Cripple
Lupe Fiasco Lyrics

Turn the beat up some more
Increase the volume of the music

Uh, rectangle full of color
A complex and colorful individual

Complicated man sits, dedicated to the rudder
An individual who is determined and focused on their goals

Under Apollo, over feeling under as I swallow, Wadjet wallows
Feeling overwhelmed by circumstances but trying to fight through it

It's said he looks for Yetis in tomorrow
An individual searching for something rare or unknown in the future

And do-gooders become regretters for giving gobble
People who do good deeds often regret them later

At the Oshawa in Park Slope
Referencing a specific location

Broken dancers rather flatten carbos than work at Arco
People who are not successful in one field may resort to actions that harm others

Flippers who feat feets riff contortionists hips and Greece slippers
Athletic individuals who perform intricate movements

Tweezers release slithers
Removing something small and insignificant

From lines with deep splinters, paws for sweet skippers
Overcoming obstacles for something desirable

Another key-figure's of East River's who eat liver and drink liquor
Another notable person who indulges in vices

And root for bird due to an unconscious urge to beat niggas
Favoring a certain animal because of an unexplained compulsion

Who prefer sweet, steep sleep and to pour holes
People who prefer comfort over hard work

With the ease of police triggers
With little effort or thought

Sikhs at the hair show, Arabs at the airport
Different ethnic groups in different locations

Caucasians in the projects, niggas anywhere though
People of different races in unexpected places

Beauty is the Largest Obstacle to Obsess
Perfection can be unattainable and obsessive

Decorate the Sergeant, Community Resistance In Progress
A call to action against social injustice

Pull out game strong like the Waco Kid, but also like a life-guard
Being skilled at avoiding unwanted pregnancy

Now that don't even make no sense but since
Acknowledging a nonsensical statement

If the swimmers ain't got no rings on
A reference to not being married or committed

Don't be a fag, let me stab that yoo-hoo with my ding-dong
Making a crude sexual advance

Fruits of interracials, my banana's bigger than King Kong
Boasting about one's sexual prowess

Both ways seem wrong like nobody in China is good at ping-pong
Both options seem undesirable

Seem wrong? That's evidence they shouldn't be passing their genes on
Indicating a belief that certain people should not procreate

That was racist, but I'ma run with it
Acknowledging a racist comment

Like every sagging pair of pants has to have a gun in it
A reference to gun violence and stereotypes

So I undid it, like a Singapore with gum in it
Undoing a mistake, like Singapore banning chewing gum

Uh, nasty, but let the moment pass, only wave if they ask
An inappropriate comment, but not dwelling on it

And catch me at the scene of the crash, karma
Belief in the consequences of one's actions

They hate blood like Blade, so they hate 'cuz like an English teacher grades
A reference to Blade's vampire-hunting, and how people are judged

The city: population control, occupation parole
Commenting on societal control

Hope the swayed persuades and this conversation cajoles
Hoping to inspire change through conversation

Not to be Enron, Alexander Hamilton to Cassandra's Agamemnon
Striving to be honest and trustworthy

The environment is more than just a panda at the wind farm
Being conscious of the environment and the need for sustainability

Looks cool but it's bull as cool fusers
Something may appear good, but is actually deceptive

And the abuse is fueled of duel-losers
Negative behavior is often driven by negative experiences

To make fools of the schools and pool Bueller's
To undermine and mock authority

The crusade to legislate oxygen
Absurd efforts to control the uncontrollable

And put it in a box just like Desiree Washington
Referencing Mike Tyson's conviction for rape

Fortune cookie, First Panda accelerated profit
Commenting on Chinese stereotypes and businesses

And hope Santa fill my socks with highly-decorated moccasins
A lighthearted and hopeful reference to Christmas

My, how the roles have reversed
Commenting on societal changes

So now we gotta eat 'em for dessert
Taking advantage of those who were once in power

Bop the kids just to free 'em from the curse
Breaking the cycle of negative behavior

Dress up the thots in lingerie and feed 'em to Levert (uh-huh)
Sexualizing and objectifying women

Diaspora and Sonnets, Community Resistance In Progress
A declaration of unity and activism

Woah, the people lovingly exclaim (people lovingly exclaim)
A repetitive and enthusiastic crowd chant