Take Me Away
Ice Cube feat. Butch Cassidy Lyrics

Lord have mercy, my people so thirsty
Ice Cube is asking for divine intervention as his people are in dire need

Come feed 'em, either Jesus or Mohammad
He is open to any higher power to bring relief and sustenance to his people

All we get is vomit, come like a comet
The current situation is unbearable and they need a drastic change to bring hope

Put it in my brain Lord, put it in my stomach
He is asking for guidance to find a way to feed and educate his people

Only you can do it, I'ma learn from it
He acknowledges that he can't do it alone, and is willing to learn from a higher power

Do what I gotta do, try not to plum it
He is willing to do what it takes, but doesn't want to make a mistake

America used to shoot like reptiles
He is referring to a time when America was more savage and violent

Don't worry tomorrow, let's get this right now
He is urging action in the present, instead of waiting for the future

They wanna run us in the ground
He is aware of those who wish to oppress and subjugate his community

Educate yourself, before they dumb you down
He is advising his community to take control of their education before it's too late

Get your money boy, the legal way
He advocates for acquiring wealth through legal means

Beat 'em with they own bullshit if you may
He suggests using the system's own loopholes and inconsistencies to benefit his community

Now rich white men they got the world fucked up
He is calling out the greed and corruption of the ruling class

Why should I give a fuck about a Styrofoam cup
He questions why he should care about trivial things when there are more pressing issues at hand

Environmental saying, but if I go green
He acknowledges the importance of the environment, but also recognizes the urgency of his people's needs

You know what I mean bitch
He emphasizes his point and dismisses any objections

Ice Cube for President, let's just do it for the hell of it
He is suggesting a radical solution to the current political system

See how I run the government
He is confident in his abilities to lead and govern

Make money irrelevant
He wants to shift the focus from material wealth to more important matters

I might tell a chick, it's illegal to resell of it
He is willing to use his power to enforce his own values and beliefs

Secret service don't know where the hell I went
He is not afraid to take risks and defy authority

Sorry yall, I had to fuck a super delicate
He is unapologetic about his actions and decisions

Dream ticket, Ice Cube and Obama
He is proposing an unlikely but potentially powerful political partnership

American dream, Ice Cube and yo mama
He is using humor to emphasize the absurdity of current political norms

The Terminator, are you Sarah Conner?
He is referencing the famous movie character to convey his power and influence

Arnold Schwarzenegger, can kill who he wanna
He is questioning the morality and accountability of those in power

In California, they strap you to a jury
He is highlighting the flaws of the legal system and the danger it poses to ordinary people

And murder your ass, in front of your attorney
He is criticizing the ineffectiveness of legal representation in protecting the innocent

Do you really wanna take this journey?
He is challenging the listener to be aware of the risks and consequences of their actions

And scared of none of yall, motherfuckers like Bernie
He is unafraid to take on anyone or anything, much like the famous politician Bernie Sanders

Mad step back, I got the mac 11
He is warning his enemies to stay away, as he has the power to defend himself

Unlike Obama, I'ma have to back my Reverend
He is distinguishing himself from former President Obama and his relationship with Reverend Jeremiah Wright

Now the Lord is my Sheppard
He is referencing the famous biblical psalm to declare his faith and guidance

My flow is respected, world wide
He is proud of his talent and global recognition

In the west I got to rep it
He shows devotion to representing and promoting his community

So please check it, cause my style is infected
He is urging attention to his message, as it is important and influential

With the virus, Ice Cube's the ocyeros
He is comparing his impact to a deadly virus, showing confidence in his abilities

I bailed through, they wanna put up in bail view
He is highlighting the prejudice and bias of the justice system towards his community

Cause my point of view is not red, white and blue
He is stating that his perspective and values do not align with traditional American values

It's black and blue residue
He refers to the lasting effects of violence and oppression on his community

I know what crack can do, to a whole fuckin' avenue
He is highlighting the destructive impact of drugs on his community

Spit on it, and they'll get mad at you
He suggests that even speaking the truth can bring backlash and opposition

You know I do this bullshit for your gratitude
He is reminding his community that his efforts are for their benefit and appreciation

I'ma nigga with a attitude
He is proud of his defiance and resistance against oppression

I'ma do what I gotta do, just to change my latitude
He is determined to make the necessary changes in his life to bring positivity and progress

In the system, rollin' with my diamonds glistening
He highlights his success and wealth, but also acknowledges the obstacles he faced to achieve it

And niggas listenin', from your local prison
He recognizes his influence on those who may be incarcerated or oppressed

I'ma prism, your only vision is a rainbow in the sky
He positions himself as a guide towards a brighter future, and challenges his community to see the potential beyond their struggles

When I spit the ism
He refers to his ability to convey powerful messages and ideas through his music

Take me away from these people [Repeat: x4]
He concludes the song by repeating the chorus, emphasizing his desire to escape from the negativity and oppression around him