What I See
M.I.A· Lyrics

I still see the trap
Even though I'm successful as a rapper, I'm still aware of the dangers of the streets and the trap lifestyle.

Even when I rap
My experiences growing up in the trap continue to influence my perspective, even as I am successful in the music industry.

I got shooters consequently
I have people who will protect me and take care of anyone who tries to harm me because of the life I used to live.

I don't ride in no Bentley
I don't need to flaunt my wealth with expensive cars, as I am still mindful of my roots and the struggles I faced.

All them gamers front on me
People who are fake and insincere try to pretend they are my friends because of my success.

New zone ion wanna leave
I am in a new place in my life and I don't want to leave it behind.

But my own ain't want me to breathe
My own community doesn't want me to leave the trap behind, and instead wants me to continue doing what they think is necessary to survive.

Ain't give me no time to grieve
I haven't been given any space or time to process and recover from the trauma of my past experiences.

But dam
Despite everything, I am still here and still thriving.

I still see the fax
I am still aware of the truth and what is real, despite all of the fake and false people around me.

And I still see the cap
I am still aware of the lies and false promises that are made to me and those like me.

I still see em working on all the basis of the wrongs
I see that people are still operating under the wrong values and beliefs that keep the trap alive.

I still run a bitch along
I am still making moves and taking care of business, no matter how difficult it may be.

Run the gang till they get on
I am still leading and taking care of my people until they too can escape the trap.

But nah I still see
Despite everything, I am still aware and vigilant.

I still see them wacks
I still see the fake people who try to be a part of my life for the wrong reasons.

I still see your wack
I still see through the lies and deceit of those who are trying to use me for their own gain.

I still see u ain't got nothin for me
I still see that people are not genuine and do not truly care about me or my well-being.

I still see them looking straight down at me
I still see that people are judging me and looking down on me, even though they don't understand the challenges I have faced.

Tell me when they ain't sheep
Let me know when people start thinking for themselves and stop blindly following the trend.

All these numbers ain't cheap
Even though I have become financially successful, it has not come easily and I have worked hard to get here.

Rapped in the car
I am staying true to my past experiences and lifestyle, even though I have made it out of the trap.

You can think I'm wrong but that ain't my fault
People may disagree with the way I live my life, but I am not responsible for their opinions or judgments.

Hand me some blue cheese cuz the opps done
I am celebrating a victory over my opponents with some expensive blue cheese.

Hand me that verse it's worth 10 car keys
My lyrics are so good they are worth more than expensive cars.

Tell me I'm wrong
People are always trying to tell me what to do or how to live, but they don't understand where I come from.

Give me the M's my fam been needin since the fall
I am providing financial support for my family who has been struggling to make ends meet for a long time.

Every damn thing falls
Nothing is permanent and everything will eventually come to an end.

Someone movin roses that not all
Someone is trying to make things seem better than they actually are, but not everything is rosy.

Think u drippin? That waters salt
Even though someone may think they are cool or fashionable, it is still not the ideal situation and there is still some danger or risk involved.

You really left when they done did it all
People only seem to care or show up after the hard work has been done and the success has already been achieved.

They got the black tops when they failed the most
People who failed and didn't make it still try to take credit for the work and success of others.

You over living on coasts
You are living in a bubble and not truly understanding the struggles of people in other parts of the world.

Son of black panther, u the goat
I am the child of a Black Panther, and I am the Greatest Of All Time because of my success and accomplishments despite the difficulties I have faced.