Do You Believe
MC Ren Lyrics

And you have believed those ideas and concepts
MC Ren is addressing the listener and accusing them of naively accepting certain beliefs and ideologies without questioning their validity or considering their implications.

How de fuck can you believe, that people turns to spirits?
MC Ren is incredulous and dismissive of the idea that people can become spirits after death.

Don't run with that bullshit because I don't want to hear it
MC Ren is tired of hearing people spout nonsense and urges the listener to abandon certain beliefs he deems false.

The shit that you learned in the church - it only was worth A bottle of piss, now lemme tell you what you missed
MC Ren believes that much of what is taught in church is worthless, and aims to enlighten the listener on what they are missing out on by blindly accepting such teachings.

Jesus was'nt white like the lion devil told you
MC Ren asserts that Jesus was not white, contrary to what he claims is a devilish lie.

He's the same devil that brought you from africa and sold you!
MC Ren suggests that the same figure who convinced people that Jesus was white exploited and enslaved Africans, therefore is not a reliable source of information.

Made you take the white men's name and now you're one with the same
MC Ren laments the fact that many people have adopted European names instead of retaining their African identity, making them complicit in perpetuating white supremacy.

Playin' all of his devilish games Ho' runnin' 'round in 93' with your slavemaster name like a Fool happy as you can be
MC Ren is criticizing those who willingly participate in the oppressive system and go along with the status quo, even if it means renouncing their heritage and adopting their oppressors' ways.

Believe it in a burnin' hot hell But the only hell you got was in the white men's jail cell
MC Ren challenges the belief in an afterlife filled with punishment and torment, given the very tangible and oppressive fate many Black people face while alive.

The devil owns every fuckin' thing I doubt you can't make it unless you can tap or fall or sing
MC Ren believes that the pervasive and oppressive nature of white supremacy means that success and survival may only be possible for those who dance to the devil's tune or are otherwise submissive.

Now niggaz will be trippin' 'bout the shit I'm 'bout to speak
MC Ren acknowledges that his ideas may be controversial or challenging to some listeners, but is not afraid to express them.

How can you go from the streets turnin' to chicks and eatin' pig feet
MC Ren is critical of those who engage in behaviors that he perceives as reinforcing stereotypes and perpetuating systemic inequality.

Lookin' for dope face turnin' to a hog Mothafuckaz happy you ain't died from the smog
MC Ren is lamenting the fact that many people have internalized the oppression and degradation they face, and engage in self-destructive behavior as a result.

Niggaz got these white devil bitches for the ho's Don't bring 'em in the room 'cause the bitches are doomed
MC Ren believes that many Black men have internalized white supremacy to the point of objectifying and degrading white women, but warns against bringing such women into Black spaces given the harm they may cause.

If you see a nigga with a white ho' beat his mothafuckin' ass Remind a mothafucka of what happend in the past
MC Ren advocates violence against Black men who associate with white women, invoking historical violence inflicted on Black people who dared to mix with white people.

Let me tell you somethin' that I think you oughta know He's the same devil that came from ... 30 years ago
MC Ren is emphasizing the persistence of white supremacy and its continued impact on Black people, even after several decades of social and political change.

Then you got niggaz that's blacker than the night Runnin' 'round town sayin' their best friends are white
MC Ren criticizes Black people who prioritize their relationships with white people rather than other Black people, despite the fact that the latter experience similar struggles and oppressions.

Niggaz like that are gonna hang up from a tree And burn 'em up aloud and let everybody see
MC Ren is advocating violent retribution against Black people who engage in behaviors that he sees as betraying the Black community and contributing to white supremacy.

'cause in 93' we'll come and burn down your store When niggaz sign up ....... 54'
MC Ren forewarns of collective action against businesses or institutions that Black people perceive as oppressive, and invokes a historical moment when Black people protested such institutions through a bus boycott.

If you hate the devil you should fall right then 'cause all we're lookin' for is a few good men
MC Ren calls on listeners to reject the devilish ideologies that perpetuate white supremacy, and to join ranks with other Black people who are committed to dismantling the system.

So niggaz here we go here we go it's a trip The devil separates you by a blood and a crip
MC Ren acknowledges the challenges of uniting Black people against systemic oppression, pointing out how even within the Black community divisions have been created and reinforced by white supremacy.

'cause he knows if you're together yo we'll beat off in his ass Go to white neighborhood and start to blast Nigga you believed ..
MC Ren suggests that the only way for Black people to triumph over white supremacy is through collective action and resistance, and encourages listeners to take direct action rather than relying on the same ideologies that have been used to subjugate them.

And you have believed those ideas and concepts
MC Ren repeats his earlier accusation, reminding listeners that many of the ideas they hold dear may in fact be the result of oppressive and manipulative forces.

And you have believed those ideas and concepts
MC Ren reiterates his point, emphasizing the need to critically assess our beliefs and to reject those that perpetuate oppression and inequality.

And you have believed those ideas and concepts
MC Ren concludes with a final repetition of his central argument, driving home the importance of critically examining our assumptions and ideologies in order to combat white supremacy and achieve true liberation.