Satisfied
J.E. Mainer & The Mountaineers Lyrics

Hey yo
Introduction to the song

Lights, camera, tragedy, comedy, romance
Life is a mix of ups and downs

You better dance from your fighting stance
You need to be prepared to fight in life

Or you'll never have a fighting chance
If you don't fight for what you want, you won't get it

In the rat race
Life is like a competition where everyone is trying to win

Where the referee's son started way in advance
Some people have an unfair advantage in life

But still you living the American Dream
Even if life is hard, you can still make it in America

Silk PJ's, sheets and down pillows
When you have money, you can afford luxuries in life

Who the fuck would want to wake up?
When you have everything you need, why would you want to leave your comfortable life?

You got it good like hot sex after the break up
You have everything you want and need, just like how you feel good after a satisfying sexual encounter

Your four car garage it's just more space to take up
When you have a lot of money, you end up accumulating things you don't really need

You even bought your mom a new whip scrap the jalopy
When you are successful, you can help your family and buy them what they need

Thousand dollar habit, million dollar hobby
When you have enough money, you can afford expensive habits and hobbies

You a success story everybody want to copy
When you are successful, people will try to follow your footsteps

But few work for it, most get jerked for it
Only some people will actually work hard for their success, while most people won't

If you think that you could ignore it, you're ignorant
If you think you can be successful without working for it, you are naive

A fat wallet still never made a man free
Money can't buy happiness or freedom

They say to eat good, yo, you gotta swallow your pride
Sometimes you have to do things you don't want to do in order to be successful

But dead that game plan, I'm not satisfied
You shouldn't have to compromise your values to be successful, and some people will never be satisfied with what they have

[Chorus]
The chorus emphasizes the idea that the world is unfair and life is hard for some people

The poor get worked, the rich get richer
The rich keep getting richer while the poor struggle

The world gets worse, do you get the picture?
As the world gets worse, people should pay attention

The poor gets dead, the rich get depressed
Poor people struggle and even die, while rich people can still be unhappy

The ugly get mad, the pretty get stressed
People who are not conventionally attractive will get mad, while those who are will get stressed

The ugly get violent, the pretty get gone
People who feel insecure will become violent, while those who are confident will leave the situation

The old get stiff, the young get stepped on
Older people become inflexible and less open to new ideas, while young people are often exploited

Whoever told you that it was all good lied
When people tell you that everything is fine, they are not telling the truth

So throw your fists up if you not satisfied
The song encourages people to take action if they are not happy with the way things are

Hey yo, the air's still stale
Even with all our advances, we still have problems to address

The anthrax got my Ole Earth wearing a mask and gloves to get a meal
Even basic things like getting food can be dangerous in today's world

I know a older guy that lost twelve close peeps on 9-1-1
The terrorist attacks on 9-11 affected many people in different ways

While you kicking up punchlines and puns
While some people are focused on entertainment, others are dealing with serious issues

Man fuck that shit, this is serious biz
The song points out that the world is facing big problems that need to be addressed

By the time Bush is done, you won't know what time it is
The song criticizes President Bush and suggests that he has done a bad job

If it's war time or jail time, time for promises
The song suggests that there is a lot of uncertainty in the world

And time to figure out where the enemy is
There are many problems in the world and it is important to identify them all

The same devils that you used to love to hate
Some people who were once disliked are now being celebrated

They got you so gassed and shook now, you scared to debate
Some people are afraid to speak up because they are intimidated

The same ones that traded books for guns
People who once valued education are now using violence to achieve their goals

Smuggled drugs for funds
Some people are willing to break the law to make money

And had fun letting off forty-one
Some people enjoy using weapons and killing others

But now it's all about NYPD caps
Some people now show their support for law enforcement agencies

And Pentagon bumper stickers
Others show their support for the military and national security

But yo, you still a nigga
Even if you support the authorities, you are still subject to racial discrimination

It ain't right them cops and them firemen died
The song acknowledges the tragedy of the 9-11 attacks

The shit is real tragic, but it damn sure ain't magic
Even though the events of 9-11 were tragic, they were not unexpected

It won't make the brutality disappear
The song points out that problems like police brutality will still exist even after 9-11

It won't pull equality from behind your ear
The song suggests that equality is still lacking in society

It won't make a difference in a two-party country
The song points out that even if we change leadership, there might not be much difference in the way things are run

If the president cheats, to win another four years
The song accuses President Bush of cheating to win re-election

Now don't get me wrong, there's no place I'd rather be
The song points out that despite its problems, America is still a great place to live

The grass ain't greener on the other genocide
The song suggests that other countries have problems too

But tell Huey Freeman don't forget to cut the lawn
The song reminds people that even in the face of big problems, there are still mundane things that must be done

And uproot the weeds
The song suggests that we need to get rid of the bad things in our society

'cause I'm not satisfied
The song emphasizes the idea that many people are not happy with the way things are

All this genocide
The song highlights the many conflicts and problems in the world

Is not justified
The song suggests that it is not right to kill innocent people

Yo, poison pushers making paper off of pipe dreams
Drug dealers make money off of the suffering of others

They turned hip-hop to a get-rich-quick scheme
Some people only care about making money and not about the culture of hip-hop

The rich minorities control the government
The song suggests that wealthy people have a lot of influence in politics

But they would have you believe we on the same team
We are led to believe that we are all on the same side, but in reality, some people have more power and influence than others

So where you stand, huh?
The song encourages people to think about where they stand on these important issues

What do you stand for?
The song asks people to consider what they believe in and value

Sit your ass down if you don't know the answer
If you don't know what you believe in, then you are not ready to take action

Serious as cancer, this jam demands your undivided attention
The song is urging people to take these issues seriously

Even on the dance floor
The song suggests that even when we are having fun, we should still be thinking about these important issues

Grab the bull by the horns, the bucks by the antlers
The song encourages people to take control of their lives

Get yours, what're you sweating the next man for?
The song suggests that people should focus on achieving their own goals instead of worrying about what others are doing

Get down, feel good to this, let it ride
The song encourages people to enjoy the music and have a good time

But until we all free, I'll never be satisfied
The song emphasizes that true satisfaction can only come when everyone is free from oppression and inequality

[Chorus: x 2]
The chorus repeats the idea that the world is unfair and life is hard for some people

Are you satisfied?
The song asks listeners if they are truly happy with the way things are

I'm not satisfied
The singer emphasizes the idea that he is not satisfied with the world as it is

Throw your fists up if you not satisfied
The song encourages people to take action if they are not happy with the way things are

So throw your fists up
The song emphasizes the idea that people should take a stand and fight for what they believe in