Wishful Thinking
Kool G Rap Lyrics


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What would you do if you could do the unbelievable?
Once you rule the world, every girl will wanna be with you
First, I get the money, then I get the power
B-Real love to kill, eliminatin' the cops

Think I'll jump on a plane
And take a flight out to the Red Light
And smuggle ten pounds of weed
Make it home tonight
Be the number one smuggler in the area
Got enough weight to fill up and aircraft carrier
Herb slanger, Hustler Incorporated
State to state and overseas gettin' faded
The Buddha king, seen the green grow tall
I'm bringing it all right back home to y'all
Many different strains of herb in my brain
I'm slippin' through customs in my hydro plane
Skunk and the one Chocolate Thai bud
Niggas, let's get high in the sky, hit the blunts
And the bongs, fill up the lungs, niggas, don't stop
Fools get sprung when they get too smoked off the crops
I give props for all the soldiers in the war
Yo, what would you do if the world was yours?

Ayo, what would you do if you could do the unbelievable?
Once you rule the world, every girl will wanna be with you
First, I get the money, then I get the power
Joey Crack twistin' caps, enemies I devour

It was only a dream, sixteen battin' Beamers and Benz's
Lyin' pendants with diamonds ill as lacin' the a face with a vengeance
Havin' blocks on in the livest parts known
By mankind with crime is how you shine if you can't rhyme
Dime droppers will give your fed time, if you sleep
But my mistake will be masterin' heat on city streets
And in the east, I be known as Don Cartegena
Claimin' the throne like Calderon in this heron arena
Lacin' the china with Menida
This felony repeater will be a leader
Like your preacher but so much deeper
Peep the shit that I be on, sippin' Don
Until I'm drunk with a million in my trunk like Nicky Barnes
Come on, I be the top extortionist
Adopt a dozen foster kids right out the mothafuckin' orphanage
Yeah, I do it for the youth, I'm livin' proof
All my peeps on the streets know I speak the truth

What would you do if you could do the unbelievable?
Once you rule the world, every girl will wanna be with you
First you get the money, then you get the power
G Rap bustin' the gats and slangin' last by the hour

No doubt
I be the crime story of all ghetto territories
Soldiers at war be blowin' up niggas like glory
With pharmaceutical laboratories
Majored in chemistry, PHD in streetology
Degree in drug industry
Combinin' H2O with matter from crack batter
Residue molecules scatter
Launchin' rockets to make the pocket fatter
Mind brighter than Einstein's for crime
G equals and MC that ain't near the square, son, I gets mine
But yo, the kill will fill with force fields and shields
And holy steel, a nigga keep it real
You know the deal, if the stakes ain't too high for me to grab it
I got's to have it, stack all the cabbage
From conductin' a drug traffic
Police'll chain me and try to find a new pot to frame me in
They rein me in so I resort to evil thoughts like Damien
Display my fury to the D.A and the jury
One hundred grand, the judge's hammer slams, I'm a free man

What would you do if you could do the unbelievable?
Once you rule the world, every girl will wanna be with you
Once you get the money, and then you get the power
Big Pun's the same, son, bustin' my guns for the dollars

Yo, I'd walk on water, spit fire and shit Hรคagen-Dazs
Idolize no man like Conan and stand beside the gods
Be larger than life, twice as nice as your idol
Pump you with pride, then guide you straight to hell like the Bible
I'm liable to start manipulatin' minds, infiltrate and climb
Out the pitfalls of life, entice with nickel-plated nine
It seems every time I dream, I'm in a nightmare
I fiend to live in a world where mothers and queens of men would fight fair (hell yeah)
I wish I could, I wish I could
Never forget this whole damn world ain't shit, not just the hood
Yo, I'd change my life, make my wife forget the tears from the pain
And physical abuse
Give her back her best years
Grab my chest hairs, pound my fist on the hard cement
Spark the scent, and cloud the sky to my heart's content
Repent, if thou shall be forgiven




How could we be proud to live in a world which condemns man, child, and women?
Child and women

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kool G Rap's "Wishful Thinking" describe the dreams of several rappers as they imagine having the power, money and respect to do anything they want, both legally and illegally. The lyrics start with the question "what would you do if you could do the unbelievable?", then explore different scenarios that the rappers might pursue, such as smuggling large amounts of weed, ruling the world, being a successful drug dealer, and changing their lives for the better. The lyrics also make reference to different themes that are common in hip hop, such as violence, crime, sex, and materialism. Overall, the song reflects the desire of many rappers to escape their difficult circumstances and achieve success and recognition, while also acknowledging the challenges and risks that come with that lifestyle.


Interestingly, "Wishful Thinking" draws inspiration from a variety of sources, including classic gangster movies like Scarface and The Godfather, as well as contemporary hip hop culture. The song was written during the height of the East Coast-West Coast rap rivalry in the 1990s, and it reflects some of the tensions and anxieties of that era. Kool G Rap's lyrics are known for their intricate rhymes and wordplay, and "Wishful Thinking" is no exception, featuring clever puns, allusions, and metaphors.


Line by Line Meaning

What would you do if you could do the unbelievable?
Imagine the possibilities if you had the ability to achieve the unimaginable.


Once you rule the world, every girl will wanna be with you
Having control over everything would make you irresistible to women.


First, I get the money, then I get the power
Acquiring wealth is the first step towards gaining influential authority.


Joey Crack twistin' caps, enemies I devour
Joey Crack (a nickname) will eliminate his enemies with precision and dominance.


Think I'll jump on a plane and take a flight out to the Red Light
I might take a spontaneous trip to a seedy area known for its illicit activities.


And smuggle ten pounds of weed, make it home tonight
I plan to engage in illegal drug trafficking by transporting a significant quantity of marijuana and successfully return home without getting caught.


Be the number one smuggler in the area, got enough weight to fill up an aircraft carrier
I aspire to become the most successful drug smuggler in the region, possessing enough narcotics to fill a massive warship.


Herb slanger, Hustler Incorporated
I am known as a seller of marijuana, operating my business as an organized enterprise.


State to state and overseas gettin' faded
I travel across different states and countries while indulging in the consumption of marijuana to achieve a euphoric high.


The Buddha king, seen the green grow tall
I am revered as the ruler of the marijuana industry, witnessing the growth of the potent marijuana plants.


I'm bringing it all right back home to y'all
I will return with the marijuana I acquired and distribute it to my community.


Many different strains of herb in my brain
I have extensive knowledge of various types of marijuana strains.


I'm slippin' through customs in my hydro plane
I effortlessly pass through customs checks using a sophisticated method, likened to the stealth of a hydroplane.


Skunk and the one Chocolate Thai bud
I possess high-quality strains of marijuana, including Skunk and Chocolate Thai.


Niggas, let's get high in the sky, hit the blunts
Friends, let's get intoxicated while soaring through the sky, smoking marijuana cigarettes.


And the bongs, fill up the lungs, niggas, don't stop
We should also use bongs to inhale deeply and maximize the smoke in our lungs.


Fools get sprung when they get too smoked off the crops
Some individuals lose control when they consume excessive amounts of marijuana.


I give props for all the soldiers in the war
I commend and respect all those who engage in illegal activities for their survival.


Yo, what would you do if the world was yours?
Unleash your imagination and consider the endless possibilities if you had complete control over the world.


It was only a dream, sixteen battin' Beamers and Benz's
The previous scenario was merely a figment of my imagination, picturing myself owning sixteen luxury cars.


Lyin' pendants with diamonds ill as lacin' the a face with a vengeance
Imagining wearing extravagant pendants adorned with dazzling diamonds, emphasizing the impact and revenge they symbolize.


Havin' blocks on in the livest parts known
Being well-respected and influential in the most active and dangerous neighborhoods.


By mankind with crime is how you shine if you can't rhyme
If one lacks the talent for rhyming in music, they can still gain fame and recognition through engaging in criminal activities.


Dime droppers will give your fed time, if you sleep
Beware of individuals who betray you to law enforcement, resulting in significant prison sentences.


But my mistake will be masterin' heat on city streets
My unfortunate error would be becoming highly skilled with firearms while navigating the dangerous urban environment.


And in the east, I be known as Don Cartegena
I am recognized and respected as a powerful figure in the eastern region, likened to the fictional character Don Cartegena.


Claimin' the throne like Calderon in this heron arena
Asserting my dominance and authority, reminiscent of Calderon's rule in a world of illicit drugs.


Lacin' the china with Menida
Infusing cocaine with a potent substance known as Menida, enhancing its effects.


This felony repeater will be a leader
Despite my repeated involvement in criminal activities, I will rise to become a prominent figure.


Like your preacher but so much deeper
I will provide guidance and leadership on a grand scale, surpassing the influence of traditional religious figures.


Peep the shit that I be on, sippin' Don
Witness the lifestyle and actions that I engage in, including consuming expensive alcohol like Don Perignon.


Until I'm drunk with a million in my trunk like Nicky Barnes
I will continue indulging in alcohol until I reach a state of intoxication, while also having a significant amount of money hidden in my car's trunk, similar to Nicky Barnes.


Come on, I be the top extortionist
I proudly proclaim myself as the most successful individual involved in blackmail and illegal profit extraction.


Adopt a dozen foster kids right out the mothafuckin' orphanage
I will generously provide care for twelve orphaned children, rescuing them from a life of hardship.


Yeah, I do it for the youth, I'm livin' proof
My actions and success serve as evidence that it is possible for young individuals to overcome adversity and thrive.


All my peeps on the streets know I speak the truth
The people in my community recognize me as someone who consistently tells the truth and remains genuine to their experiences.


No doubt
Without a doubt, this is my reality and mindset.


I be the crime story of all ghetto territories
I am the epitome of criminal activity and a legendary figure in various impoverished areas.


Soldiers at war be blowin' up niggas like glory
Individuals engaged in criminal activities violently eliminate their enemies, achieving legendary status and gaining respect.


With pharmaceutical laboratories
Utilizing advanced scientific knowledge and resources to produce and distribute illicit drugs.


Majored in chemistry, PHD in streetology
I possess a high level of expertise in both traditional chemistry and the intricacies of street life and criminal operations.


Degree in drug industry
Formally educated and knowledgeable about the workings of the illegal drug trade.


Combinin' H2O with matter from crack batter
Creating a mixture using water and substances derived from crack cocaine production.


Residue molecules scatter
Traces of drug particles disperse, minimizing the chances of detection by law enforcement.


Launchin' rockets to make the pocket fatter
Engaging in lucrative drug deals and activities to increase one's wealth and financial standing.


Mind brighter than Einstein's for crime
My intellect surpasses that of Albert Einstein when it comes to criminal activities and strategies.


G equals and MC that ain't near the square, son, I gets mine
I am an exceptional and influential MC in the rap industry, differing from the conventional and unremarkable artists. I successfully secure my own success and achievements.


But yo, the kill will fill with force fields and shields
However, the satisfaction derived from causing harm and destruction is enhanced and protected by a mental barrier and defense mechanisms.


And holy steel, a nigga keep it real
I possess powerful and sacred firearms, emphasizing my commitment to authenticity and remaining true to my roots.


You know the deal, if the stakes ain't too high for me to grab it
You understand the nature of this lifestyle, as long as the potential rewards outweigh the risks, I will pursue them.


I got's to have it, stack all the cabbage
I am driven to accumulate significant wealth, stacking stacks of money.


From conductin' a drug traffic
By engaging in the illegal transportation and distribution of drugs.


Police'll chain me and try to find a new pot to frame me in
Law enforcement will attempt to arrest and falsely incriminate me by fabricating evidence.


They rein me in, so I resort to evil thoughts like Damien
When law enforcement restricts my activities, I contemplate and consider engaging in malicious and sinister acts, similar to the character Damien from The Omen film series.


Display my fury to the D.A and the jury
I will passionately express my anger and resentment towards the District Attorney and the members of the jury during legal proceedings.


One hundred grand, the judge's hammer slams, I'm a free man
Having the financial resources and influence to secure my freedom, even in the face of legal repercussions.


Yo, I'd walk on water, spit fire and shit Hรคagen-Dazs
If given extraordinary abilities, I would defy the laws of nature by walking on water and possess incredible talent or skills, even to the point of defecating luxury ice cream (a humorous exaggeration to emphasize superiority).


Idolize no man like Conan and stand beside the gods
I have no idols or individuals I revere as I believe myself to be equal to or greater than them, comparable to the mythical figure Conan and the divine beings themselves.


Be larger than life, twice as nice as your idol
I would exude a larger-than-life presence and possess twice the talent and charm of any person you admire.


Pump you with pride, then guide you straight to hell like the Bible
I would manipulate and influence you in a way that boosts your ego before leading you down a destructive path, much like how some interpret religious texts.


I'm liable to start manipulatin' minds, infiltrate and climb
I have the capacity and inclination to control and influence people's thoughts, infiltrate various environments, and progress in my endeavors.


Out the pitfalls of life, entice with nickel-plated nine
I will navigate the dangers and traps in life, attracting and tempting others with a weapon (a nickel-plated firearm).


It seems every time I dream, I'm in a nightmare
In my experiences, even my dreams are filled with distressing and unsettling situations.


I fiend to live in a world where mothers and queens of men would fight fair (hell yeah)
I yearn for a reality where women, whether maternal figures or those in positions of power, are given equal opportunities and treated justly.


I wish I could, I wish I could
I desire and long for the ability to change the current state of the world and address its injustices.


Never forget this whole damn world ain't shit, not just the hood
It is crucial to remember that the entire world, not just impoverished neighborhoods, is plagued with corruption and problems.


Yo, I'd change my life, make my wife forget the tears from the pain
I would transform my life and ensure my wife no longer experiences the emotional anguish and suffering she has endured.


And physical abuse, give her back her best years
I would reverse the damage caused by physical violence and enable my wife to relive and enjoy her youth and prime years.


Grab my chest hairs, pound my fist on the hard cement
I would confidently assert myself, displaying my strength by grabbing my chest hair and striking the solid ground with force.


Spark the scent, and cloud the sky to my heart's content
I would ignite the aroma of illicit substances, causing smoke to fill the sky, bringing me immense satisfaction.


Repent, if thou shall be forgiven
If one seeks forgiveness for their wrongdoings, they may be absolved of their sins.


How could we be proud to live in a world which condemns man, child, and women?
It is challenging to feel pride when the world unjustly condemns and discriminates against individuals of all genders, ages, and backgrounds.


Child and women
In particular, children and women are subjected to immense injustice and mistreatment.




Lyrics ยฉ JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joseph Cartagena, Christopher Rios, Rodney Lemay, Louis Freese, Nathaniel Thomas Wilson

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Eyao Pantah!

[Hook]
[Fat Joe] What would you do if you could do the unbelievable
[Kool G Rap] Once you rule the world every girl will want to be with you
[Big Pun] First I get the money then I get the power
[B-Real] B-Real love to kill, eliminatin' the cops

[Verse 1: B-Real]
Thinkin' of takin' a plane
To take a flight out to the red light
And smuggle ten pounds of weed
Make it home tonight
Be the number one smuggler in the area
Got enough weight to fill up an aircraft carrier
Herb slanger, Hasila Incorporated
State to state and overseas gettin' faded
The Buddha king had seen the green proton
I'm bringing it on right back home to Don
Many different strains of herb in my brain
I'm slippin' through customs in my hydro plane
Skunk and the one Chocolate Thai bud
Niggas, let's get high in the sky, hit the blunts
And the bongs fill up the lungs, niggas don't stop
Fools get sprung when they get to smoke up the crops
I give props for all the soldiers in the war
Yo, what would you do if the world was yours

[Hook]
[Kool G Rap] What would you do if you could do the unbelievable
[Big Pun] Once you rule the world every girl would want to be with you
[B-Real] First I get the money then I get the power
[Fat Joe] Joey crack twistin' caps, enemies I devour

[Verse 2: Fat Joe]
It was only a dream, 16 battin' Beamers and Benz's
Lying pendants with diamonds ill as lacin' in a face with a vengeance
Having blocks on in the livest parts dome
My mankind with crime is how you shine if you can't rhyme
Dime droppers will give your fad time if you sleep
But my mistake will be mastering heat on city streets
And in the east I be known as Don Cartegena
Claimin' the throne like Calderon in this heron arena
Lacin' the china with Menida
This felony repeater will be a leader
Like a preacher but so much deeper
Peep the shit that I be on, sippin' Don
Until I'm drunk with a million in my trunk like Nicky Barnes
Come on, I be the top extortionist
Adopt a dozen foster kids right out the motherfuckin' orphanage
Yea, I do it for the youth, I'm livin' proof
All my peeps on the streets know I speak the truth

[Hook]
[Big Pun] What would you do if you could do the unbelievable
[B-Real] Once you rule the world every girl would want to be with you
[Fat Joe] First you get the money then you get the power
[Kool G Rap] G Rap bustin' the gats and slangin' last by the hour

[Verse 3: Kool G Rap]
No doubt, I be the crime story of all ghetto territories
Soldiers at war be blowin' up niggas like Glory
With pharmaceutical lavatories
Majored in chemistry, PhD in streetology
Degree in drug industry
Combinin' Hโ‚‚O with matter from crack batter
Residue molecules scatter
Launchin' rockets to make the pocket fatter
Mind brighter than Einstein's for crime
G equals the MC that ain't near the square, son I gets mine
But yo the kill will fill with force fields and shields
And holy steel, a nigga keep it real, you know the deal
If the stakes ain't too high for me to grab it
I gots to have it, stack all the cabbage
From conducting a drug traffic
Police'll chain me and tryna find a new plot to frame me in
They rein me in so I resort to evil thoughts like Damien
Display my fury to the DA and the jury
One hundred grand, the judge's hammer slams, I'm a free man

[Hook]
[B-Real] What would you do if you could do the unbelievable
[Fat Joe] Once you rule the world every girl would want to be with you
[Kool G Rap] First you get the money then you get the power
[Big Pun] Big Pun's the same son, bustin' my guns for the dollars

[Verse 4: Big Pun]
Yo, I walk on water, spit fire and shit Hรคagen-Dazs
Idolize no man like Conan and stand beside the gods
Be larger than life, twice as nice as your idol
Pump you with pride, then guide you straight to hell like the Bible
I'm liable to start manipulatin' minds, infiltrate and climb
Out the pitfalls of life, entice with nickle plated nine
It seems every time I dream I'm in a nightmare
I fiend to live in a world where mothers and queens of men would fight fair
[Fat Joe:] Hell Yea!
I wish I could, I wish I could
Never forget this whole damn world ain't shit, not just the hood
Yo, I'd change my life, make my wife forget the tears from the pain and physical abuse
Give her back her best years
Grab my chest hairs, pound my fist on the hard cement
Spark the scent, and cloud the sky to my heart's content
Repent if thou shall be forgiven
How could we be proud to live in a world
Which condemns man, child, and woman?
Child and woman



nomar manuel-munoz

" No doubt,ย 
I be the crime story of all ghetto territory's
Soldiers at war be blowin' up niggas like glory
With pharmaceutical lavatory's Major to chemistry, PHD in streetology
Degree in drug industry"

Fucking barz on barz

* this rap genuis fucking up on one part....i think its laboratories not lavatories....a lavatory is a bathroom...that wudnt make sense*



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Eyao Pantah!

[Hook]
[Fat Joe] What would you do if you could do the unbelievable
[Kool G Rap] Once you rule the world every girl will want to be with you
[Big Pun] First I get the money then I get the power
[B-Real] B-Real love to kill, eliminatin' the cops

[Verse 1: B-Real]
Thinkin' of takin' a plane
To take a flight out to the red light
And smuggle ten pounds of weed
Make it home tonight
Be the number one smuggler in the area
Got enough weight to fill up an aircraft carrier
Herb slanger, Hasila Incorporated
State to state and overseas gettin' faded
The Buddha king had seen the green proton
I'm bringing it on right back home to Don
Many different strains of herb in my brain
I'm slippin' through customs in my hydro plane
Skunk and the one Chocolate Thai bud
Niggas, let's get high in the sky, hit the blunts
And the bongs fill up the lungs, niggas don't stop
Fools get sprung when they get to smoke up the crops
I give props for all the soldiers in the war
Yo, what would you do if the world was yours

[Hook]
[Kool G Rap] What would you do if you could do the unbelievable
[Big Pun] Once you rule the world every girl would want to be with you
[B-Real] First I get the money then I get the power
[Fat Joe] Joey crack twistin' caps, enemies I devour

[Verse 2: Fat Joe]
It was only a dream, 16 battin' Beamers and Benz's
Lying pendants with diamonds ill as lacin' in a face with a vengeance
Having blocks on in the livest parts dome
My mankind with crime is how you shine if you can't rhyme
Dime droppers will give your fad time if you sleep
But my mistake will be mastering heat on city streets
And in the east I be known as Don Cartegena
Claimin' the throne like Calderon in this heron arena
Lacin' the china with Menida
This felony repeater will be a leader
Like a preacher but so much deeper
Peep the shit that I be on, sippin' Don
Until I'm drunk with a million in my trunk like Nicky Barnes
Come on, I be the top extortionist
Adopt a dozen foster kids right out the motherfuckin' orphanage
Yea, I do it for the youth, I'm livin' proof
All my peeps on the streets know I speak the truth

[Hook]
[Big Pun] What would you do if you could do the unbelievable
[B-Real] Once you rule the world every girl would want to be with you
[Fat Joe] First you get the money then you get the power
[Kool G Rap] G Rap bustin' the gats and slangin' last by the hour

[Verse 3: Kool G Rap]
No doubt, I be the crime story of all ghetto territories
Soldiers at war be blowin' up niggas like Glory
With pharmaceutical lavatories
Majored in chemistry, PhD in streetology
Degree in drug industry
Combinin' Hโ‚‚O with matter from crack batter
Residue molecules scatter
Launchin' rockets to make the pocket fatter
Mind brighter than Einstein's for crime
G equals the MC that ain't near the square, son I gets mine
But yo the kill will fill with force fields and shields
And holy steel, a nigga keep it real, you know the deal
If the stakes ain't too high for me to grab it
I gots to have it, stack all the cabbage
From conducting a drug traffic
Police'll chain me and tryna find a new plot to frame me in
They rein me in so I resort to evil thoughts like Damien
Display my fury to the DA and the jury
One hundred grand, the judge's hammer slams, I'm a free man

[Hook]
[B-Real] What would you do if you could do the unbelievable
[Fat Joe] Once you rule the world every girl would want to be with you
[Kool G Rap] First you get the money then you get the power
[Big Pun] Big Pun's the same son, bustin' my guns for the dollars

[Verse 4: Big Pun]
Yo, I walk on water, spit fire and shit Hรคagen-Dazs
Idolize no man like Conan and stand beside the gods
Be larger than life, twice as nice as your idol
Pump you with pride, then guide you straight to hell like the Bible
I'm liable to start manipulatin' minds, infiltrate and climb
Out the pitfalls of life, entice with nickle plated nine
It seems every time I dream I'm in a nightmare
I fiend to live in a world where mothers and queens of men would fight fair
[Fat Joe:] Hell Yea!
I wish I could, I wish I could
Never forget this whole damn world ain't shit, not just the hood
Yo, I'd change my life, make my wife forget the tears from the pain and physical abuse
Give her back her best years
Grab my chest hairs, pound my fist on the hard cement
Spark the scent, and cloud the sky to my heart's content
Repent if thou shall be forgiven
How could we be proud to live in a world
Which condemns man, child, and woman?
Child and woman

Jon Michael

He had so many but this is Pun's greatest verse ever to me. He poured his soul out, especially the line about his wife

91Definite

Mic Chael that shit really hit me. I wished he did what he said on that song to his life of treating his wife better. If he only got the help he needed he would still be here ๐Ÿ˜”. #ripbigpun

Jus

such a classic track. everyone snaps on this ...G Rap and Pun still the show though

ASSman

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jay ceo

Facts

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Anthony Mcmillan

I used to write rhymes to this song and beat. Such raw lyrical energy all the MC's have! Fat Joe was incredibly lucky to have Pun as friend and labelmate. If Pun was still here he'd rap alongside his son still crushing the competition.

Mist

Big Punโ€™s flow on his verse is just insane.

RJ MacReady

You can have any track running in the background while youre doing something else, but you can be goddamn sure that if g rap is on that track you will pay attention the second he gets on the mic. I was zonin out to this banger at work. But when g rap came I was oh shit whats happenin now

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