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The Future
Micropolis A.D. Lyrics
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People,
The world today is in a very difficult situation,
And we all know it,
Because we're the ones who created it.
Chorus:
What's wrong with our future? (4x)
Verse One:
Bust this
How long will this last?
A friend to the end, a memory in the past
You think you're big, cause you walk with a shotgun
I got new for you, your days are numbered, son
Why don't you get yourself a job?
When your kid grows up, do you want him to rob?
Look at your mother, teardrops
She just received a phone-call from the cops
"Your son will do life, 'cause he wigged a man's wife
Shot her with a gun and stabbed her with a knife.", or
Take a look at your mother's heart torn
She just received a phone-call from the morgue
"Your son is dead from three shots to the head.
The killer left a note and this is what the note said:
"Never be bigger than you are.
Never try to pose like you're a superstar
Next time you rob somebody, and you give him the death-wish.
When you pull the trigger, nigga, don't miss."
Is this how you want to be
Dead on the street or locked in a penetentiary?
It's cool to be free
And it's alright for you to be you and for me to be me
Look at you, 15 years old
Coolin on the corner with a can of Old Gold
Whatever happened to school?
Yeah, sure you go to school, but you go to be cool
To sport sneakers that you took from somebody
To talk about the kid that you bucked at some party
Life is a gamble, and you're losin
Before it's too late, brother, you better start choosin
Left from right, right from wrong
Or you'll be singin that old blues song
(Yo, you gotta buck em, or else you're soft)
Some I knew thought the same, now they're way up North
You ain't soft, cause you didn't buck a shot
Put the pistol down, throw up your hands, see what ya got
Old Johnny Walker from around the block
Was livin' rather large 'till he got knocked
He had "Livin' Large" on his Jeep plates
"Livin' Large" on his real estate
He even bought a diamond "Livin' Large" name plate
He used to look at cops and smile in their face
Drive a BMW and pump the bass
One day, he made a move for a friend
The f-are-iend, the voice said, "Yo, I need ten.", Johnny said, "When?"
Later on that day, Johnny went to play the game he normally plays
To do a favour for a chum
You see, a friend is a friend, but then, some are none
Cause when he got to the spot they were supposed to meet
All he found was a police-infested street
I guess havin a friend is rough
Cause now Johnny's up north, doin push-ups, gettin buffed
You see this chain I've got, I've got it, honestly
You see the clothes I wear, I've got it, honestly
You see the Jeep I drive, I've got it, honestly
I work hard, it ain't easy being me
Never had an excuse for life
Just did what I did, now what I do, I do it right
"Jumbo, Jumbo", they cry on the block.
5.0, 5.0, lay low, here comes the cops
Man, your lifestyle is petro
On your knees again, because Jumbo said so
"Free Mandela", you cried
But you still sell dope to brothers and sisters outside
Martin Luther King had a dream (ooh yeah)
That's exactly what turned his dream into a nightmare
Malcolm X said, "By any means necessary."
He didn't mean just for you, brother, he meant for everybody
Maybe if we were still slaves, we'll be closer; however
Pickin cotton was bad, but we picked it together
I pray for you, and you pray for me
Sincerely yours, the overweight lover, Heavy D
Repeat chorus to end
The song "The Future" by Micropolis A.D. begins with an intro that sets the tone for the song as the singer mentions the difficult state of the world today, and how we are all responsible for creating it. The chorus then asks a question: what is wrong with our future? The verses of the song are storytelling, detailing the experiences of different people who have made terrible decisions, leading to consequences such as getting locked up or killed. The lyrics are an urgent call to people to make good decisions and choose the right path before it's too late. The lyrics also reference historical figures such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, urging listeners to work towards unity and harmony.
The song's lyrics contain a serious message conveying how the future might be for people who make bad choices and how it is not a pleasant one. The message is relevant today, with many issues such as police brutality and racial tensions still prevalent worldwide. The reference to Martin Luther King's dream and Malcolm X's philosophy on unity and equality provides hope for change and encourages all to work towards that change. The song "The Future" stands as a significant example of how rap can be used to convey valuable messages through music.
Line by Line Meaning
How long will this last?
Questioning the duration of the current state of affairs
A friend to the end, a memory in the past
Friends are forever while memories are fleeting
You think you're big, cause you walk with a shotgun
Guns don't make you big, they make you dangerous
I got new for you, your days are numbered, son
Bad things happen to those who do bad things
Why don't you get yourself a job?
Get a job to make a living
When your kid grows up, do you want him to rob?
Set a good example for children to follow
Look at your mother, teardrops
Bad actions have consequences for others
She just received a phone-call from the cops
The police call informing someone of their child's crime
"Your son will do life, 'cause he wigged a man's wife Shot her with a gun and stabbed her with a knife."
The son committed a heinous crime with a firearm and a knife
or Take a look at your mother's heart torn
A mother's anguish upon learning of her child's passing
"Your son is dead from three shots to the head. The killer left a note and this is what the note said:"
The son was killed by someone and a threatening note was left behind
"Never be bigger than you are. Never try to pose like you're a superstar Next time you rob somebody, and you give him the death-wish. When you pull the trigger, nigga, don't miss."
Don't try to be what you're not, and hesitate to commit heinous acts
Is this how you want to be Dead on the street or locked in a penetentiary?
Questioning the end game of poor life choices
It's cool to be free And it's alright for you to be you and for me to be me
Individuality is important, but within the bounds of the law
Look at you, 15 years old Coolin on the corner with a can of Old Gold
Teenagers hanging out without direction
Whatever happened to school? Yeah, sure you go to school, but you go to be cool To sport sneakers that you took from somebody To talk about the kid that you bucked at some party
School should be focused on learning instead of being popular, violent or wearing stolen goods
Life is a gamble, and you're losin Before it's too late, brother, you better start choosin
Life decisions have risks, and some of them are not worth taking
Left from right, right from wrong Or you'll be singin that old blues song (Yo, you gotta buck em, or else you're soft)
Make choices based on right and wrong or pay the consequences
Some I knew thought the same, now they're way up North
Some people who made bad decisions are now in prison
You ain't soft, cause you didn't buck a shot Put the pistol down, throw up your hands, see what ya got
Being tough doesn't involve using a weapon
Old Johnny Walker from around the block Was livin' rather large 'till he got knocked
A person who was living beyond his means
He even bought a diamond "Livin' Large" name plate
Another example of excessive spending
One day, he made a move for a friend The f-are-iend, the voice said, "Yo, I need ten.", Johnny said, "When?"
Johnny unknowingly made a drug deal for his friend
Later on that day, Johnny went to play the game he normally plays To do a favour for a chum
Johnny went to play sports as he usually did
You see, a friend is a friend, but then, some are none Cause when he got to the spot they were supposed to meet All he found was a police-infested street
Friends or enemies can betray you
I guess havin a friend is rough Cause now Johnny's up north, doin push-ups, gettin buffed
Betrayal has consequences
You see this chain I've got, I've got it, honestly You see the clothes I wear, I've got it, honestly You see the Jeep I drive, I've got it, honestly I work hard, it ain't easy being me
Honesty should trump conspicuous consumption
Never had an excuse for life Just did what I did, now what I do, I do it right
No excuses should be made for poor choices
"Jumbo, Jumbo", they cry on the block. 5.0, 5.0, lay low, here comes the cops
Lookouts warning to be on the alert for police
Man, your lifestyle is petro On your knees again, because Jumbo said so
An allusion to drug addiction
"Free Mandela", you cried But you still sell dope to brothers and sisters outside
A hypocritical statement about not choosing the right course of action
Martin Luther King had a dream (ooh yeah) That's exactly what turned his dream into a nightmare
Ironically, non-violent protest led to violence
Malcolm X said, "By any means necessary." He didn't mean just for you, brother, he meant for everybody
Actions for self-interest don't help the community
Maybe if we were still slaves, we'll be closer; however Pickin cotton was bad, but we picked it together
A comment on the lack of unity in the black community
I pray for you, and you pray for me Sincerely yours, the overweight lover, Heavy D
An expression of goodwill and respect between people
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDWARD FERRELL, DWIGHT MYERS
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