Night Prowler
Living Legends Lyrics


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[Chorus](Slug)
You don't know me but you'd like to
Why'd you think I stood beside you?
Not concerned with how this might fall
Nature become prowl at nightfall

(Grouch)
When the sun begins to dim
And eventually the day dies
And the mood prepares to sway
That's where another way lies
Glow of the liquor store lights
Set the scene for no rights
Let's convene, discuss the scheme
And hope it flows how we dream
Tonight can make or break you if you let it
Someone set it out for you to let it out
Now don't regret it
Get embedded to the back drop
Positioned there with your cash crop
Envision night as the last stop
Don't miss the train
It's time to gain, strain, aim, fire
Blame, reign, fuck and then retire
I'm liar past eleven, after one I'm on the run
Till the sun comes up tomorrow
I'm working, you're having fun
Not too devious, but that's me
Spontaneous if you ask me
But then again, I'm blending in.

(Sunspot)
Step to the beat, walk to the beat
Talk to the beat, live to the beat
Rock to the beat, fuck to the beat
Dance to the beat, pay to the beat
Fight to the beat, you get l-l-lost to the beat
Police walk the beat, kill to the beat
Steel to the heat, terrorize kill no retreat
Prowl to the beat, how did a V-O weak scandal oh spray vandal
Walk the streets I hear footsteps on the streets
Someone's following me on the streets
Like racism on the streets
Can't even have a new car on the streets
Police prowl on the streets
They got you sittin' on the streets
Runnin' ya L's, what in the hell?
Runnin' on tell, they see a black man they get scared as hell
Like did somebody escape from jail
You feel em' prowlin' when you walkin'
Some rooms when you walk in like boom
I wanna just break shit, I wanna re-create shit
I wanna take shit you say and use it against you
Act a damn fool like crackheads do
Like your mama do

[Chorus](Slug)
You don't know me but you'd like to
Why'd you think I stood beside you?
Not concerned with how this might fall
Nature become prowl at nightfall

(Slug)
Dusk, thus the beginning is on until dawn
Trust regardless of the daily
Really nothings wrong
I'm still breathin' and here's another evening
From the fortress
I leave for my course of tonight's achievements
There's no grievance in my pocket
Just a couple of dollars, a pen and hopefully my wallet
Because my man over here has got the hook up at the front door
Long as my ID's right what more could they want for?
Yeah we in there
Like fluoride, off the wall on the left side
A room full of pride, I'm consumed by the tune applied
This fuckin' DJ is tight man
I can already feel the minutes being added to my life span
MC Lyte paper thin drink tickets from the staff
Now it's time to make a friend and see if I can make her laugh
Hey princess, I got a lot of dialog
So I'm gonna line it up for you to get high and try to follow
Light up another false sense of security
Play a game of twenty questions
You can test my purity
And as the world comes down on me
And as I go down on herâ?¦ night prowler

(PSC)
I'm out when the freaks come out
Way after dusk
After the time when the opening acts get they time to bust
The nightshift I prowl and observe like the owl
Surroundings minus the scowl
Wise and well endowed
In the mental! Well renowned
Ghetto pass every town
PSC! Nice 2 meet you, oh you know about this wow!
Your ex-boyfriend showed you all about this how?
Can I thank him for training such a beauty
It fits my style
Compliments exchanged
Plus 5 dollars change
Signed my name on the poster
And I kept it in the holster like I'm supposed ta
Now, what would you do in the clutch
If you get a pussy hug after dusk?

[Chorus](Slug)
You don't know me but you'd like to
Why'd you think I stood beside you?




Not concerned with how this might fall
Nature become prowl at nightfall

Overall Meaning

The Living Legends' song Night Prowler is a vivid portrayal of the evening's exhilarating adventures that lead to spontaneity and liberation. The chorus is the singer's response to people who believe they know them well. The singer proclaims that they are unaware of his identity, but they still want to be around him. The first and second verses tell a story that begins with sundown and is augmented with bleak liquor store lights. The verse then progresses into a monologue that sets the tone for the chorus. The verse's mood is dark and intense, with a rebel-like undertone.


In the third verse, Slug's mood shifts, and it becomes more relaxed and light-hearted. He talks about his evening's plans to have fun, going to clubs, and meeting new people. In the fourth verse, PSC describes his night prowling habits and ends the song on a positive note.


The song's lyrics come together to convey a message of living in the moment, seizing opportunities, and not being so concerned with the future's consequences. The song focuses on the darkness escalating at night as if it becomes an entity in itself, whereas people become its prowling subjects.


Line by Line Meaning

You don't know me but you'd like to
You are intrigued by me even though we are strangers


Why'd you think I stood beside you?
I am not interested in your approval or opinions


Not concerned with how this might fall
I am not worried about the consequences of my actions


Nature become prowl at nightfall
The darkness of night brings out a different side of me


When the sun begins to dim
As the day ends


And eventually the day dies
And finally, the day comes to an end


And the mood prepares to sway
And the atmosphere begins to change


That's where another way lies
That's when a different path presents itself


Glow of the liquor store lights
The illuminated liquor store creates an ambiance


Set the scene for no rights
Creates an environment where rules are disregarded


Let's convene, discuss the scheme
Let's come together and talk about our plan


And hope it flows how we dream
And hope that our plan goes as we envisioned


Tonight can make or break you if you let it
The events of tonight can have a significant impact on your life if you allow it


Someone set it out for you to let it out
Someone laid out the situation for you to act upon


Now don't regret it
Now, don't feel remorseful about your actions


Get embedded to the backdrop
Blend in with the surroundings


Positioned there with your cash crop
Placed there with your source of income


Envision night as the last stop
See the night as the final destination


Don't miss the train
Don't miss out on the opportunities


It's time to gain, strain, aim, fire
It's time to achieve, exert effort, aim, and take action


Blame, reign, fuck and then retire
Take responsibility, dominate, enjoy yourself, and then withdraw


I'm liar past eleven, after one I'm on the run
I enjoy deceiving others late at night, and after a certain time, I become elusive


Till the sun comes up tomorrow
Until the next morning


I'm working, you're having fun
While I am occupied with my tasks, you are enjoying yourself


Not too devious, but that's me
I'm not excessively cunning, but that's my nature


Spontaneous if you ask me
I'm inclined to act spontaneously if you inquire about it


But then again, I'm blending in
But at the same time, I am assimilating with the environment


Step to the beat, walk to the beat
Move in rhythm with the music


Talk to the beat, live to the beat
Converse or express yourself in sync with the music


Rock to the beat, fuck to the beat
Enjoy or engage in sexual activities synchronized with the music


Dance to the beat, pay to the beat
Move your body rhythmically or make financial transactions according to the music


Fight to the beat, you get l-l-lost to the beat
Engage in a physical altercation while getting completely immersed in the music


Police walk the beat, kill to the beat
Police officers patrol the area while ready to use force if necessary


Steel to the heat, terrorize kill no retreat
Carry weapons to intimidate and kill without any intention of surrendering


Prowl to the beat, how did a V-O weak scandal oh spray vandal
Move stealthily while causing mischief or destruction, leaving your mark


Walk the streets I hear footsteps on the streets
As I walk, I hear the sound of footsteps around me


Someone's following me on the streets
It seems like someone is tailing me in the streets


Like racism on the streets
Similar to the presence of racism in society


Can't even have a new car on the streets
Can't even possess a new car without it being targeted or stolen in the streets


Police prowl on the streets
Police patrol the streets, searching for potential troublemakers


They got you sittin' on the streets
They have you detained or stopped on the streets


Runnin' ya L's, what in the hell?
Chasing after criminals or trying to apprehend suspects


Runnin' on tell, they see a black man they get scared as hell
Informing on others, especially when dealing with Black individuals, causes them extreme fear


Like did somebody escape from jail
As if someone has just escaped from prison


You feel em' prowlin' when you walkin'
You sense their presence as you walk


Some rooms when you walk in like boom
In certain places, when you enter, it feels intense


I wanna just break shit, I wanna re-create shit
I have an urge to destroy things and then rebuild them


I wanna take shit you say and use it against you
I want to use your own words to undermine you


Act a damn fool like crackheads do
Behave foolishly, similar to how crack addicts behave


Like your mama do
Like your mother behaves


Dusk, thus the beginning is on until dawn
As night falls, the start of something new begins and lasts until morning


Trust regardless of the daily
Have faith regardless of the everyday challenges


Really nothings wrong
In reality, nothing is actually wrong


I'm still breathin' and here's another evening
I am still alive and here comes another night


From the fortress
From my safe haven or personal space


I leave for my course of tonight's achievements
I embark on my pursuit of success for the night


There's no grievance in my pocket
I hold no complaints or grievances


Just a couple of dollars, a pen and hopefully my wallet
Only carrying a small amount of money, a pen, and hopefully my wallet


Because my man over here has got the hook up at the front door
Because my friend here has connections at the entrance


Long as my ID's right what more could they want for?
As long as my identification is valid, what else could they require?


Yeah we in there
Yes, we have gained entry


Like fluoride, off the wall on the left side
Like fluoride, we are eccentric and different from the norm


A room full of pride, I'm consumed by the tune applied
A room filled with confidence, and I am completely absorbed by the music playing


This fuckin' DJ is tight man
This DJ is exceptionally skilled


I can already feel the minutes being added to my life span
I can already sense that these enjoyable moments are prolonging my life


MC Lyte paper thin drink tickets from the staff
I obtain thin drink tickets featuring MC Lyte's image from the bar staff


Now it's time to make a friend and see if I can make her laugh
Now, it's time to socialize and make a new acquaintance, hopefully making her laugh


Hey princess, I got a lot of dialog
Hello, my dear, I have many things to talk about


So I'm gonna line it up for you to get high and try to follow
I will present my thoughts in a structured manner for you to understand and engage with


Light up another false sense of security
Ignite another illusion of safety


Play a game of twenty questions
Engage in a game where I ask many questions


You can test my purity
You can examine my sincerity


And as the world comes down on me
And as the world puts pressure on me


And as I go down on her... night prowler
And as I engage in sexual activity with her... I become a creature of the night


I'm out when the freaks come out
I'm active when the unconventional individuals appear


Way after dusk
Long after sunset


After the time when the opening acts get they time to bust
After the initial performers have had their time to showcase their talent


The nightshift I prowl and observe like the owl
I move around and observe during the night, just like an owl


Surroundings minus the scowl
Taking in my surroundings without a negative expression


Wise and well endowed
Knowledgeable and possessing desirable qualities


In the mental! Well renowned
Well-known for my mental prowess


Ghetto pass every town
Respected and accepted in every town, especially those in impoverished areas


PSC! Nice 2 meet you, oh you know about this wow!
I am PSC, pleased to make your acquaintance, and it seems you are familiar with my reputation


Your ex-boyfriend showed you all about this how?
Did your previous partner introduce you to this lifestyle?


Can I thank him for training such a beauty
May I express gratitude to him for raising such a beautiful person


It fits my style
It aligns with my preferences


Compliments exchanged
Giving and receiving compliments


Plus 5 dollars change
Plus an additional 5 dollars as change


Signed my name on the poster
I autographed the poster


And I kept it in the holster like I'm supposed ta
And I kept it secure, as I should


Now, what would you do in the clutch
Now, how would you handle a critical situation


If you get a pussy hug after dusk?
If you receive affection or intimacy after nightfall?


You don't know me but you'd like to
You are intrigued by me even though we are strangers


Why'd you think I stood beside you?
I am not interested in your approval or opinions


Not concerned with how this might fall
I am not worried about the consequences of my actions


Nature become prowl at nightfall
The darkness of night brings out a different side of me




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