Talk About It
Mr. FAB Lyrics


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This one here for my go getters them gorillas businessmen use to be coke dealers and cold killers We from the Bricks it gets no realla Pressure bust pipes but it also turned coal to more millions Was on the floor now its no ceilin lonely at the top when you hot when u not shit thats a cold feelin.
Im from the era where hot boys was cold chillin Now a days they give props to those they know squealin
I just pray for these poor children crack was the 80s now those babies are grown and aint got no feelins
Add to that all the poison they gotta deal wit now multiply that by the hatred the world filled wit only choice is this rap shit or a draft pick where im from they say no cap that mean a closed casket
They wonder why we blow HIGH grade and pass 5ths
And live everyday like the present gone be our last gift..
Na lets talk about we gotta talk about they aint ready to deal they trying walk around it
Na lets talk about it they got us all surrounded and if we ever gonna heal gotta talk about it
Na Lets Talk about it we got cops macing babies they say black lives matter but shit i highly doubt it
Treat me with respect Lefty keep it 10 toes down youll never get your knee in my neck
U try me you'll be meeting a tech and this aint tuff guy talkin u can call my bluff see what u get uh!-
He wasnt causing problems but its the law who shot him so pardon me if I feel like we need more Assata's
Not just the physical mental tortures a form of violence so imma speak it outloud we can afford the silence
Thats the reason they clown us you on your best behavior waiting for a savior while the world burning down around us
Never Left stay militant so anytime they ask why we out here killing shit lets talk about it




The disrespect and systemic oppression meshed wit all the demons in the ghetto u left us in
Lets talk about it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mr. FAB's song "Talk About It" address the harsh realities of life for those living in impoverished neighborhoods, where drug addiction and violence are rampant, and the system is rigged against them. The rapper speaks from his own experiences growing up in "the Bricks," likely referring to North Oakland and Berkeley. He acknowledges that those who are now successful businessmen were once drug dealers, and the pressure to succeed can be overwhelming, leading to feelings of isolation and disillusionment. Mr. FAB notes that crack cocaine devastated many communities in the 1980s, and the effects still linger for the grown children who were born during that era.


The song's chorus emphasizes the need for honesty and dialogue to address these issues. Mr. FAB asserts that people are "trying to walk around it," rather than confront the problems at hand. He highlights the inequalities in law enforcement, using the example of police macing babies, and the Black Lives Matter movement's failure to bring about lasting change. The rapper also references Assata Shakur, a Black Panther activist who was falsely accused of murdering a police officer and became a fugitive in Cuba. Shakur's case is an embodiment of how the system can fail black people. Mr. FAB suggests that mental torture is just as damaging as physical oppression, and speaks out against complacency in the face of these issues.


Line by Line Meaning

This one here for my go getters them gorillas businessmen use to be coke dealers and cold killers
This song is for the ambitious individuals who underwent a significant transformation, transitioning from drug dealers and criminals to legitimate businessmen.


We from the Bricks it gets no realla
We are from a tough neighborhood where the consequences of our decisions are real.


Pressure bust pipes but it also turned coal to more millions
While there are challenges and risks like failing under pressure, it can also lead to significant financial gains.


Was on the floor now its no ceilin lonely at the top when you hot when u not shit thats a cold feelin.
Success is like a double-edged sword. It's an exceptional feeling, but when things are not going well or you're at the bottom, it's a really low feeling.


Im from the era where hot boys was cold chillin Now a days they give props to those they know squealin
Back in my day, gangsters were cold and silent. Nowadays, they give respect to people who snitch.


I just pray for these poor children crack was the 80s now those babies are grown and aint got no feelins
I hope for the best for the children who grew up during the crack epidemic of the 80s because they are now adults and have trouble experiencing emotions.


Add to that all the poison they gotta deal wit now multiply that by the hatred the world filled wit only choice is this rap shit or a draft pick where im from they say no cap that mean a closed casket
Not only do they have to deal with their emotions, but they also have to deal with the negativity in the world. The only options they have to make a way out are to become a rapper or go to the military. No cap means that if you lie, your casket will be closed because you died.


They wonder why we blow HIGH grade and pass 5ths
People are curious as to why we smoke the best marijuana and drink hard liquor,


And live everyday like the present gone be our last gift..
We live each day as if it were our last.


Na lets talk about we gotta talk about they aint ready to deal they trying walk around it
We need to start the conversation about the issues because people are avoiding it.


Na lets talk about it they got us all surrounded and if we ever gonna heal gotta talk about it
We are all in trouble, and the only way to address the problem is by talking about it.


Na Lets Talk about it we got cops macing babies they say black lives matter but shit i highly doubt it
It is disheartening to see cops harming innocent babies, and it makes one doubt if black lives genuinely matter to them.


Treat me with respect Lefty keep it 10 toes down youll never get your knee in my neck
If people respect me, I'll respect them. If you approach with honesty, I will never disrespect you. Furthermore, you won't force me down by putting your knee on my neck.


U try me you'll be meeting a tech and this aint tuff guy talkin u can call my bluff see what u get uh!-
If you try to mess with me, I'll protect myself, and it's not bravado. You can call my bluff and see what I do.


He wasnt causing problems but its the law who shot him so pardon me if I feel like we need more Assata's
It's not right to assume that someone is a problem just because they belong to a particular community. Authorities shot innocent people, so it's understandable if we feel like we need more people like Assata Shakur, who stopped authority from executing her.


Not just the physical mental tortures a form of violence so imma speak it outloud we can afford the silence
Violence is not only physical, but mental cruelty is also violence, and we should talk about it instead of being quiet about it.


Thats the reason they clown us you on your best behavior waiting for a savior while the world burning down around us
'They' try to make us feel like idiots because we're on our best behavior and waiting for a savior even though everything is falling apart.


Never Left stay militant so anytime they ask why we out here killing shit lets talk about it
Be consistent, stay strong, and when people ask why you're aggressive, explain the situation and start the conversation.


The disrespect and systemic oppression meshed wit all the demons in the ghetto u left us in
There's a combination of disrespect and systematic oppression combined with a presence of demons in the ghetto that we are left in.


Lets talk about it
Let's talk about it.




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Written by: Larry Gaines

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Comments from YouTube:

C Mo

Whew. The end, thanking Unk has me in tears. FAB makes me so proud to be from Oakland ๐Ÿ™

KG

I'm here for this interview....Black Designer is one of the best album's of all times.....

Michael Cobbs (NJ)

This is a good interview. Keep going Mistah Fab!

Rich Peeze

Inspiring giving the city of Oakland some very much needed sunshine

KG

The synchronicities are crazy!!!! Always stay ready to receive the message.

Elle W

๐Ÿ–ค Great interview N.E.W.๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ

Lakers In 5

Selfless. I respect this brotha to the upmost.

Monica Smith

Keep going ๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ™our change is coming ๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ™Œ ๐Ÿ™ ๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ’ฏ . This , is sooooooooooooooooooooooooogood to hear .....don't stop praying ๐Ÿ™

mrjohnson20123

๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ’ฏ town bizness in the building โœŠ๐Ÿพ

NICK TINAE

Dang i tapped in for the freestyle..๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ’ฏ

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