What If
Jigmastas / L Fudge / Mike Zoot / Shabaam Sahdeeq / Skam / Talib Kweli Lyrics

The likes of me, F-you-D-G-E brains compete
I am surrounded by talented individuals and our brains constantly strive to outdo one another.

Wit CP0-three's intelligence
We are accompanied by CP0-three, who possesses great intelligence.

Accompanied by Mike Z-double-O-T
We are also accompanied by Mike Z-double-O-T.

Shabaam Sahdeeq, Skam, Kweli, and Spinna permanently
We are a group consisting of Shabaam Sahdeeq, Skam, Kweli, and Spinna, and we are united in our pursuit of success.

Deadin the negligence
We are determined to overcome any negligence or lack of recognition we may face.

I buy trees all the time, twenties and dimes
I frequently purchase and consume cannabis.

You see it in my rhymes frequently, when every other line
My frequent references to cannabis can be seen in my lyrics, appearing every other line.

There's the reference, the understood preference is that I'm biased
The repeated references to cannabis indicate a preference and bias towards it.

To black shh, black shh to keep me more hype
The use of cannabis enhances my energy and creativity.

Seasoned trees get minus disposed right there
Old or low-quality cannabis is quickly discarded or rejected.

Mixed it the ten piece, divide my share
I mix the cannabis with tobacco and distribute it among my associates.

Amongst niggas to overrun it, it's a long climb to the summit
I share it with my friends to unite and rise to the top of the music industry.

On the lazy afternoon, on the boom oh how I love it
I enjoy consuming cannabis, especially on relaxed afternoons, while listening to music.

So I does it but imagine if I wasn't, fascinated
I continue to consume cannabis, but it is interesting to consider how my life would be without this fascination.

Wit the sense of heat that stressin me, fled to frustrated
Cannabis provides a sense of calm and relief from stress, which would otherwise leave me feeling frustrated.

Ticked off, pissed off, tried to get my dick off
Feeling angry and frustrated, I seek pleasure and release through sexual activity.

I'm savin a little money, twenty dollars ain't shit
I am trying to save money, but twenty dollars is not a significant amount.

I'm still hungry, and thirsty
I am still ambitious and eager for success.

You haven't seen the worst of me yet
Despite what you have seen, I am capable of even greater things.

Since we met it's back to back cigarettes
Since we met, we have been constantly working and creating, like the continuous smoking of cigarettes.

All my breath hurt, my chest nervous wreckin the session
My constant smoking has caused discomfort and anxiety, affecting my performance in the recording session.

Imagine Mike Zoot, my brain off drugs, any questions? (yes, yes)
Imagine Mike Zoot, who does not rely on drugs to enhance creativity, can you understand the difference it makes? (yes, yes)

We bring it back to science, wit the finest of Medina
We approach our music with scientific precision and skill, representing the finest from Medina, a reference to the location where we come from.

Imagine all the people livin in, maybe I'm just a dreamer
I envision a world where people coexist peacefully and harmoniously, but some may consider me a dreamer.

Non-believers microscopic like ameobas
Those who do not believe in our vision are insignificant and small, like microscopic organisms.

Runnin out of phony acts, be at the underground spots when you need us
We are tired of fake and inauthentic artists, so if you want true talent, come find us at the underground music venues.

Defeat the purpose of the circus, guess who the animals (guess who)
We challenge and defy the mainstream music industry, as we consider ourselves the true artists, while the industry itself is the circus.

They over-work us and jerk us till we ain't thinkin clearly (come one)
The industry exploits and manipulates us to the point where our thinking becomes unclear and distorted.

'cause the history we stay weary of various theories
We are skeptical and cautious about the different historical narratives and theories presented to us.

Question evolution and use to pass this lesson through revolution
We challenge the concept of traditional evolution and aim to spread this lesson through revolutionary means.

Ask what not to do (yes), without firepower how is you militant? (yes)
We encourage questioning and learning from past mistakes, and we question how one can claim to be militant without any means of defense.

That type shit we don't forget like elephants (never forget)
We remember and hold onto important information and experiences, just like elephants never forget.

We stompin black holes in space
We create and leave a lasting impact wherever we go, just like black holes in space.

If you tore this wicked system down, what would you build in its place?
If you were to dismantle the corrupt and unjust system we live in, what kind of society would you construct as an alternative?

You gotta plan then we rollin (come on), don't waste my time (please)
If you have a solid and thought-out plan, we can move forward together, but please don't waste my time with empty words.

There is land that is stolen which is rightfully mine
There are territories and lands that have been taken from marginalized communities, and it is their rightful ownership.

What if slavery never happened and we was never colonized?
Imagine a world where the historical atrocities of slavery and colonization never took place.

What if governments never lied and white folks apologized?
Consider a scenario where governments are honest and transparent, and the white population acknowledges and apologizes for their historical privilege and wrongdoing.

Or if the environment didn't create the context for the art
Think about how art would be shaped and influenced if the surrounding environment didn't play a role in its creation.

When niggas celebrate the death and breakin black mommas hearts
Reflect on the pain and heartbreak experienced by the African American community when their loved ones are killed, causing immense grief and sorrow.

What part, would a MC like me play wit my positive talents play
In a world without negativity, what role would an MC like me, who focuses on positive messages, play?

If there was no negativity to keep the balance?
Consider the necessity of negativity to balance out positive elements and create a sense of equilibrium in society.

What if eighty seven never happened?
Imagine a world where the events of 1987, which had significant cultural and historical impacts, never occurred.

No innovative hip-hop, no crack kingpin, no park hand-clappin
Think about the absence of groundbreaking hip-hop music, the rise of crack cocaine kingpins, and the lack of celebration in the park.

Damn, one to his chest, the tool jam
Imagine a scenario where someone is shot in the chest, but the gun malfunctions and fails to fire properly.

He tried to flash a black casket, his son's a bastard
A person attempted to provoke violence and brag about their involvement, but it only resulted in a tragic outcome, leaving their child without a father.

What if the guns was gone soon as your sons was born?
Consider a world where guns are nonexistent, ensuring the safety and protection of children from the moment they are born.

Back to the fisticuffs, only the snakes get bust
In the absence of guns, conflicts would resort to physical fights, and only those who are treacherous and deceptive would face consequences.

>From greed to lust, I seen em all fall face first
I have witnessed individuals driven by greed and lust, only to eventually face their downfall.

Rapidly tappin the frequency and get dissed by chemist
I quickly connect and collaborate with fellow artists, but sometimes face rejection by industry insiders.

I be exposing the scandalous
I reveal and expose the deceitful and dishonest actions of others.

Sahdeeq, maniscription is the beef shit
Sahdeeq, my rhyming style and delivery is what sets me apart.

What if the sky fell into the sea?, apocalypse now
Imagine a catastrophic event where the sky falls and merges with the sea, signifying an imminent apocalypse.

Crushin the globe on a quest for your long lost souls
In the pursuit of finding lost souls and saving humanity, we are willing to go to great lengths, even if it means destroying the world.

What if I catch the red-eye flight to J-A
Consider me taking a late-night flight to Jamaica, a reference to exploring and embracing Jamaican culture and music.

And build wit the knotty's on the hill all day?
Engage in creative collaborations with skilled and talented individuals from Jamaica all day long.

What if I smacked the grin off your chin
Imagine me responding to your smugness or arrogance by slapping the smile off your face.

When you say, that the cats on this track don't have nuttin to spray?
When you claim that the artists on this track have nothing meaningful to contribute or express through their lyrics.

What if all world sort of didn't straight up exist?
Consider a scenario where the entire world simply ceased to exist.

You wouldn't witness the diabolicness that'll twist
You would be spared from experiencing the evil and twisted aspects of the world.

Your head off, and suck the juice out your neck like a sports bottle
Instead of facing violence and harm, your head would remain intact, and you wouldn't be drained or exploited like a sports drink.

Rip a rhyme full throttle, and put the sun in a clutch
I deliver my rhymes with full intensity, harnessing the power of the sun and putting it under my control.

If you confused you can use your bad luck for a crutch
If you are feeling confused or lost, you can attribute it to your own bad luck, using it as an excuse or reason for your difficulties.

So what you if tried to spit my brain's a pit, throw em in
Even if you attempted to challenge or imitate my mind's creativity and depth, I would still surpass your efforts.

Shake a watchness up and stitch his lips to the opening
I have the ability to disrupt and shock the watchful eyes and silence those who oppose or criticize me.

I'm hoping above average becomes the new average
I aspire for excellence and greatness to become the new standard, leaving mediocre talents behind.

Some mediocre rappers are flipped to sub-standard
I take average or mediocre rappers and bring them down to a level of sub-standard quality.

Demanded, the day da county dazzlely degenerate
I stand tall and demand attention, captivating and enchanting the county with my charisma and talent.

Three-oh-five representative the slang that scam
I proudly represent the area code 305, showcasing the unique and distinct slang used in that region.

Deep thought wit Shadow Man in Miami we do things
I engage in profound thinking and collaboration with Shadow Man in Miami, where we take innovative and unconventional approaches to our creative endeavors.

Like sellin rap nigga's hoes to y'all for weddin rings
I employ unconventional and controversial tactics to succeed, which includes exploiting other rappers' female companions for personal gain.

Wit more mysteries than conspiracies wit change links
I possess a high level of intrigue and complexity, with more secrets and enigmas than the number of conspiracies surrounding government changes.

We're strangely spittin thoughts by my lonely
I deliver my lyrics and thoughts in a unique and idiosyncratic manner when I am alone.

After all this close contact you still don't know me
Despite being in close proximity and having interactions, you still do not truly understand or know who I am.

What if? to me is the same question I've asked myself
The question of 'what if?' is one that I constantly reflect on and ponder in my own personal journey.

Exactly twenty years I just blew the penitentiary
After spending exactly twenty years in prison, I have recently been released.

Imagine if disease, prejudice didn't exist
Consider a world without the presence of diseases and prejudice.

Materialistic dreams of purchasing that Lexus would be deaded
The desire for materialistic possessions, such as buying a luxury car like a Lexus, would lose its significance and appeal.

What if we remained primitive depended on natural resources?
Think about a scenario where we still relied on natural resources for our survival and technological advancement.

To live and didn't have technology to abort our kids
Imagine a world where we didn't have the option or capability to terminate pregnancies through technological means.

How about if there was no rated-are flicks to corrupt our minds?
Consider a world without explicit or adult-rated films that have the potential to negatively influence and distort our thoughts.

Or if world wars ain't take place and didn't interrupt our times?
Reflect on a reality where global wars and conflicts didn't occur, disrupting and interrupting the course of history and our lives.

What if this free world shit didn't have us hypnotized?
Imagine a world where the illusion of freedom and the systems in place didn't have us mesmerized and manipulated.

Or cannibalism was a permanent state of mind?
Consider a scenario where cannibalism was ingrained in our collective consciousness, shaping our thoughts and behaviors.

The death rate, grows faster than we can produce yellow tape
The rate at which people are dying increases at an alarming pace, surpassing our ability to handle and document the deaths.

The main suspect is society for committing this mistake
Society itself is held responsible and accountable for the mistakes and actions that lead to such high death rates.

Categorizing everything, I sit back and dig up some more 'what if's'
Society's tendency to categorize and label everything prompts me to further explore and contemplate 'what if' scenarios.

Hand em the drama that any bring
I confront and face any form of drama or conflict that is brought to me.

Black and blues ain't results to some of em being mad at you
Facing pain and hardship, such as physical abuse or suffering, doesn't necessarily lead to some individuals being resentful or angry towards you.

Egos are devils sittin on shoulders, trickin em to blast at you word
Egos act as negative influences, leading individuals to engage in harmful or destructive actions against you.

What
The repetition of 'what' signifies a continuation of questioning and pondering various hypothetical scenarios.