Smoke
Martin Medeski & Wood Lyrics

Still in the game like da coach forgot to come change him
I am still actively participating in this industry, like the coach forgot to bench me.

Get him out the buildin’ folks we can’t tame him
He is causing too much trouble, we need to remove him from the situation.

Put me in a room with a rappa you think famous
Challenge me by placing me in a room with a rapper you consider well-known.

And I’ma see how ready he is to seek danger
I will determine how willing he is to face challenges or risks.

I don't gotta lay in the snow to make angels
I do not need to conform to traditional methods to achieve greatness.

I get down this James Brown a different sanger
I interpret and perform music like James Brown, but with my own unique style.

We don't gotta to fuk with you nigga so why you angry
We do not have to associate with you, so why are you upset about it?

Diamond
A symbol of strength, resilience, and luxury.

Yo people lied you fugazy
Your associates deceived you, you are a fake.

I scoped dat shit like sharp shooters
I analyzed the situation carefully and skillfully, like a sharpshooter.

Yo version of hard ain’t really dat hard to us
Your concept of toughness is not impressive to us.

Put me in that water I’m mimicin’ shark movement
Place me in a challenging situation, I will navigate it with the efficiency of a shark.

Boss Wood I’m part human and part mutant
I am a blend of humanity and exceptional abilities.

Any neighborhood I’m willin’ to mob thru it
I am prepared to navigate any environment confidently.

And I kick it with the niggas that people done marked useless
I associate with individuals deemed unimportant or undervalued by society.

I’m gone ride and dat’s proven
I will continue to persevere and succeed, it is already evident.

I’m not gone hide I’m back shootin’
I will not retreat or conceal myself, I am ready to confront challenges head-on.

Bang bang I take aim and brang pain
I am prepared to hit hard and cause disruption.

I’ma black out like lights bills that ain't paid
I will lose control and act recklessly, reminiscent of unpaid bills leading to power outages.

I’ma max out and buss down a plain jane for the culture
I will maximize my potential and enhance simplicity for the benefit of the community.

My moma told me the same thang
My mother shared the same advice with me.

Give me 17.5 for da t-shirt
I demand a high price for my merchandise.

How the fans act now gotta keep merch
I must maintain close connections with my supporters to sell merchandise.

Gotta sponsor da kid it cost you a bit
It requires a significant investment to support and promote my work.

All contracts gotta see me first
I insist on reviewing and approving all contractual agreements personally.

But guess what
However, consider this.

I ain't never sign that bitch
I have never approved that deal.

If you da Master of yo Mind betta find that bitch
If you truly control your own thoughts, you should locate that deal yourself.

I’ma grand daddy big chair recline yo shit
I am a significant figure, relax and take a seat as I assert my dominance.

If you got any more to say about the guys I’m with
If you have further comments to make about my associates.

I’m on go
I am ready to take action.

Da gas and da smoke I want
I seek excitement and intensity.

Da cash and yo last bit of hope I want
I desire money and to extinguish any remaining hope you have.

Nigga steady tellin’ me to leave it alone
People constantly advise me to avoid conflict.

I did try
I made an attempt.

But now
However, at this moment.

Nope I wont
I have decided not to comply.

I want smoke for real
I am seeking confrontation and conflict genuinely.

And dat’s for anybody that mention a nigga name with a negative tone for real
This applies to anyone who speaks negatively of me.

You gone make me pull up and bring to life everythin I put inside a song for real
Your actions will provoke me to manifest the content of my music in reality.

I been pretty humble but to think that I’m the one play up under Nigga wrong for real
I have been modest, but underestimating me is a serious mistake.

My pull up game strong for real
My willingness to confront challenges directly is formidable.

I want smoke with whoeva
I am prepared for confrontation with anyone.

I’m on go
I am ready and prepared.

Dat’s two letters
It can be simplified to just two letters.

Keep a eye on yo dog I’m Cruella
Be cautious of your friend, I can be ruthless like Cruella De Vil.

Don't tell me you knew cuz you’d do betta
Do not claim you were aware, you would not have performed better.

I’m feelin’ pretty gassed up finna blast off into space
I am energized and ready to launch into something new and exciting.

Never masked up but I walked out with da safe
I did not conceal my intentions, yet I succeeded in securing my goals.

Dat was Craig at the end of da Next Friday
Similar to Craig in the movie 'Next Friday,' I outsmarted and outmaneuvered to achieve my objectives.

But instead yellin’ cut I really did it 5 ways
Rather than calling for a break, I found five different solutions to the problem.

I been takin’ credit for a lick I really hit
I have been claiming responsibility for successes I genuinely achieved.

But I see rappas like to do it cuz it sound good
However, I notice that rappers often take credit to enhance their image.

I hope whateva message in yo music get you tested to the point
I wish that the themes in your music challenge you to grow and evolve.

That you jus have a random bile movement
Causing you to have an unexpected emotional reaction.

People out here livin’ every sentence
Individuals are embodying the lyrics of songs in their daily lives.

When they quote they favorite rappa How I know nigga I do it
As they recite lyrics from their favorite rapper, I understand because I live it.

Dat’s why it’s so important to be mindful
This is why it is crucial to be aware and conscious.

If you don't smoke don't listen cuz I abuse it
If you are not ready for intense experiences, do not engage because I am fully committed.