Check the Clock
J. Rawls Lyrics

Yo I refuse to lose even though I'm battered and bruised
I won't give up despite being beaten down

They tried to black my third eye but I still come through
I was oppressed but still persevere

Crushin' the lactose rapper, shoot with accuracy
I defeat weak rappers with precision

Conscious cat that's dapper, yo it has to be me
I'm a stylish and enlightened person

But enough about myself 'cause situations are real
Let's focus on the problems we face

Too many young cats be doing raw deals, you feel?
Do you understand the negative actions of young people?

Getting caught with the tools of the trade
Facing legal consequences for criminal activities

The plan is laid plus the trap
They have a plan and have set a trap

Been set, we ain't figured this yet
The trap is set but we haven't figured it out yet

Still paper chasing ignoring the fight that we facing
Focused on money instead of fighting our struggles

No love for the ignorant, it's called playahating
No respect for ignorant actions, it's called playahating

Playas stay hated when they oughta be educated
People who act foolish should focus on education

Ego deflated, leave them lies unstated yo
Be humble and don't spread falsehoods

We descendants of kings and queens
We come from royalty

Instead of fodder for the cop scenes, know what I mean?
Instead of being abused by police, do you understand?

Can't form teams if we ain't thinkin alike
We can't work together if we have different views

That's why you can feel my thoughts when I'm gripping this mic
You can understand my views through my music

Born to get right, born to be a part of the fight
Meant to fight for justice and righteousness

Crushing negative auras with my positive light
Overcoming negativity with positivity

Standing strong like David with his sling and his stone
I'm strong and resilient like David from the bible

It's official, the Prodigal Son has come home
I have returned to my true calling

Ayo I claim throne like Persian kings
I take my place as a leader

My urban theme is to keep my culture pure
I want to preserve my cultural identity

And untampered like virgin queens
Untouched and uncorrupted, like virgin queens

Never splurging cream
I don't waste money

When I stack I'm merging dreams
I am using my earnings to fulfill my goals

Into one plan, rappers getting this green's an urgent thing
Putting my goals into one plan, making money is important

Number one on the list, no need to front on this shit
My goals are top priority, no need to be dishonest about them

It's a blessing I don't have to vic with the gun on the hip
I'm grateful I don't have to resort to violence with a gun

Got enough ice in the freezer, don't need none on the wrist
I have enough material wealth, don't need to showcase it

Just trees and more Henny, that's how I come in this bitch
I just want to relax and enjoy smoking and drinking

Just like y'all man, I just wanted to flip
I just wanted to succeed

And hear myself on the air gettin spun in the mix
Hear my music being played on the radio

See you runnin the risk
You're taking a chance

Tryin to challenge J-S-A, N-D-S
Challenging me and my friends

Yo Grap, these nigga envious?
Grap, do you think these people are envious?

I'm like the friendliest
I am the most friendly person

Love and peace to any with
I wish love and peace to everyone

The same back to me, that beef shit is wack to me
I expect the same in return, I don't like conflict

Because actually I find out the facts to be
I base my opinions on facts

That if you have beef, it's to the death naturally
Beef often leads to violence and death

And don't nobody wanna die over dumb shit
No one wants to die over insignificant things

So don't front on me because of who I run with
Don't judge me by my association with others

We gotta teach these kids to say no to beef to live
We need to teach young people to avoid conflict to survive

Not by words, but by actions we can repeat the shit
We need to set a good example and act accordingly

Our brothas killing brothas
People of our own race are killing each other

Because it only leads to one dead, one in jail
It results in death or incarceration

And another story to tell
And another tragedy to report

Free your mind and define what is true to you
Think freely and figure out what is important to you

Hold your plan tight, something like paper to glue
Keep your goals close like paper with glue

I keep it fool proof, set up a base for my youth
I make my plan simple and set up a foundation for future generations

When it's all done, she's flying helly's off of roof
Once I've accomplished my goals, I will celebrate

Big plans now, working my product against demand now
I have great plans and am working to meet demand

Takin breath before I take my steps
Taking a moment to think before making decisions

Now that I'm ready, I execute with great precision
Now that I'm prepared, I move forward with accuracy

On mission with Sands makin proper decisions
Working with Sands to make the right choices

That are critical, Razor Sharp like Bobby Digital
Decisions are important, like the precision of Bobby Digital

Political, in all angles we stay pivotal
Involved in politics and staying significant

Original, MC smooth individual
Unique and smooth as an MC

I'm down for Rawls, never wanna see my nigga pitiful
I support Rawls and don't want to see him struggle

Ridicule, I do not, that's just my physical
I don't mock others, it's just not in my nature

The one who stared and played the judge and life is the fool
Judging others and not accepting life as it is makes one foolish

The plan is lyrical, we all just need to get along
Our plan is in the music, and we need to work together peacefully

And that's the formula of the song
That's the message of this song

Grap L-U-V in, Sands I'm MCing
Grap is showing love, Sands is rapping

While J. Rawls got the funky drums beating, check it out
J. Rawls is providing the music, listen to it

It goes hip hop, shoo bop doo wop
The music is hip hop

Put a hook on your mind and check the clock
The music is catchy and make you want to dance, pay attention to time

And just do it, and just do it
Take action, don't hesitate

And you know you got to just do it
It's important to take action