Ghost Town
Mic Righteous Lyrics

Alright X3, Im kickin back, in my flat
Relaxing at home, just chilling

Listenin to raps, Slim and Pac
Listening to the music of Slim Shady and Tupac

**Thinkin damn, them man were champions**
Appreciating the musical talent of Slim Shady and Tupac

Hands up, its the anthem
Acknowledging a song that is commonly known and loved by everyone

I wanna see em bangin from the stands to the school yard
Wishing to see everyone listening to and enjoying the music

Tall, dark and am handsom
Confident in one's own good looks

**Ask ya Grandma, Im the Grandson**
Asserting that one is the grandson of someone familiar with one's music, implying widespread fame and admiration

I'll kidnap him and I'll sell him for a grand son
Joking about wanting lots of money and fame

Got me actin like these other rappers, gassed up
Feeling like a typical rapper who talks themselves up and acts big

I come in like 5-0, now get your hands up
Rapping about coming in strong and commanding respect

If your makin moves, then its the anthem
Encouraging others to keep doing well and making progress

Shouts out to Jamal, next Richard Barnston
Giving a shout out to people one admires

They say this and that but if you listen back to every track
Responding to criticism by pointing out the consistency of one's work

Then you will see i represent for every girl and every man
Asserting that one's music represents everyone and is inclusive

Can you feel that fam? hell yeah im like real raps back
Asking if the listener can appreciate the music, and affirming that it's 'real' rap

See the way Righteous just killed that track
Feeling confident and satisfied with one's performance

Yeah brother now thats the real shit
Confirming that one's music is authentic and true

Yeah I come from a ghost town, (No smiles) (?)
Growing up in a place that has been abandoned or neglected, and feeling like there is no joy or positivity

And one day i will make my home town (Go wild)
Aspiring to make one's hometown excited and proud

They'll scream my name at all my shows (They'll sceam my name, They'll sceam my name)
Hoping for lots of fans and lots of support

They'll follow everywhere I go (They'll follow everywhere I go)
Dreaming of fans who are deeply committed and devoted, and always follow one's music and career

I never really had alot, so i thought id do this rappin job
Turning to rap as a career because of a lack of other options

but this rappin thing dont bring me shit, thats why im standin here and singin this
Feeling like rap isn't bringing in enough money or success, and expressing those frustrations through music

I aint new to this, i used to wish that i was king of this
Having experience with music and dreaming of being the best

Now my dream is coming true, I do regret thinkin it
Feeling anxious and overwhelmed as one's dreams become a reality

All these people pointin and lookin, I hear em whisperin
Feeling self-conscious and insecure as others watch and scrutinize one's performance

Nudge the person next to em like, 'David ask him if its him'
People whispering and trying to confirm one's identity and fame

So i break the ice turn round n play the nice guy
Trying to put others at ease and be friendly with those who are curious about one's music

Say alright, get em gassed then i wave bye bye
Interacting with fans and then leaving quickly

Im on a high, why the always wonderin whats the hype mike
Feeling successful and confident, while others are curious about one's music and popularity

Everyday am avin fights like
Having conflict and struggles in one's daily life

Im Mike Tyson, brother I might bite em, Im quiet violent, I Mike Righteous
Feeling tough and powerful, comparing oneself to Mike Tyson and emphasizing that one's real name (Mike) is in the stage name

Eyes closed, blindfold
Feeling uncertain and like one's eyes are not open to the full extent of what's going on

This is my life, I write loads
Rap is a big part of one's life and identity, and one spends lots of time writing and creating music

Iv given up, given up on life
Feeling like life is hard and not worth trying anymore

Given up on hope, feels like I've given up twice
Feeling hopeless and struggling to have faith in a better future

Cause I've given up once
Having previously given up and feeling like it's hard to keep going

I cant give up on my son, my child, the only one i love
Feeling compelled to keep going and fighting for one's child, even when life is tough

This rap things my life, Ill never give up on that
Acknowledging that rap is one's passion and commitment

Let me take you back to when i didnt know Jack
Reflecting on an earlier time before one's fame and success

Man fuck that i had no family, fam
Feeling disconnected and alone, without a sense of community or belonging

No the fans'l go brrrrap
Feeling confident that fans will still love and appreciate the music

Whenever they hear me they fans'l go mad
Feeling loved and appreciated by fans

Yeah right, I love you for that
Appreciating fans and their support

I made something from nothing
Proud of one's success and ability to create something meaningful even with limited resources