Hip Hop
NASA 2000 Lyrics

We need unity in the community
The community requires unity to prosper and develop.

KRS, hip-hop is one
KRS-One is a key figure in hip-hop culture.

Conscious, gangsters, hustlers
People with diverse backgrounds are part of hip-hop culture.

Man
Man, as in all of humanity, is part of hip-hop culture united as one.

[Chorus]
The following lines represent the chorus of the song and highlight the importance of hip-hop culture in the lives of the artists.

Hiiiip-Hop; I'm livin for that
The artists live for hip-hop culture as it is a fundamental part of their lives.

Hiiiip-Hop; I'm doin it for
The artists create music and express themselves through hip-hop culture.

Yo - we went from nuttin to somethin, bein real and not frontin
We come from humble beginnings and we remain honest and authentic in our expressions.

No one was givin us nuttin so we resorted to gunnin
Growing up, we faced challenges and injustices, and some of us turned to violence as a means of survival.

Growin up and we comin, up the ladder not bummin
Despite the obstacles we faced, we are rising up and working hard towards success.

Dodgin warrants and summons, from the cops we were runnin
We have had run-ins with the law enforcement system and have been forced to evade them at times.

Goin to school not for nuttin they teachin lies and assumptions
We attend school, but we feel that the education system teaches falsehoods and unsupported assumptions.

And they tell us keep comin, comin to school now for what? When
The artists question the purpose of education if it does not provide them with the knowledge and tools to succeed.

Comin back to a system that's whack and really not runnin
The artists feel that the societal and political systems are flawed and not functioning well.

Oh I'm sorry it's runnin, it's not PROPERLY runnin
They clarify that the system is indeed functioning, but it is not in proper order.

It's a conspiracy hear me man it's got to be somethin
The artists believe that there is a conspiracy behind the flawed system.

I can get guns faster than I can get an english muffin
Acquiring guns is easier than purchasing a simple breakfast item, highlighting the ease of accessibility of firearms.

And the black church ain't sayin nuttin
The black church is not speaking up against the injustices faced by the community.

We on our own cousin, I'm stickin to this
The community is standing alone and the artists will stand with them and fight for change through their art.

[Chorus]
The following lines represent the chorus of the song and highlight the importance of hip-hop culture in the lives of the artists.

I'm livin for this hip-hop, I'm spittin for this hip-hop
The artists are living and creating art for the sake of hip-hop culture.

I'm givin to this hip-hop, my life is hip-hop
Their entire lives are dedicated to the hip-hop culture and their art is an extension of that.

Culture, and y'all know that
Hip-hop is a culture and everyone is aware of it.

Hip-Hop in the media, y'all know it's whack
The portrayal of hip-hop culture in the media is inaccurate and often negative.

But just like them dopefiends who keep comin back
Like drug addicts who continue to use despite the negative consequences, hip-hop culture continues to thrive despite the negative stereotypes.

Like the mayor of D.C., buyin Joey's crack
The mayor of D.C. was implicated in the purchase of drugs, highlighting the corruption within the government.

No disrespect to either one of them but look at that
The artists do not mean any harm to either party, but wish to point out the flaws in the system.

Study the metaphors in this rap
Hip-hop music contains deeper meanings and messages than what may appear on the surface.

We bigger than crack, but we keep buyin it
Hip-hop culture is more significant than drugs, yet society has chosen to focus on the latter.

We bigger than rap, but we keep denyin it
Hip-hop culture is more than just music, but society is failing to recognize its true value.

Justice, equality, keep cryin it
Calls for justice and equality continue to be made within hip-hop culture.

But the only way to get it is to start applyin it
In order to achieve justice and equality, action must be taken and changes must be made within society.

Fat Joe that's my bro shows 'nuff respect
The musician Fat Joe is respected by the artists.

Talib, that's my bro, shows 'nuff respect
The musician Talib is respected by the artists.

50 Cent that's my bro he shows 'nuff respect
The musician 50 Cent is respected by the artists.

Common! That's my bro he shows 'nuff respect
The musician Common is respected by the artists.

Snoop Dogg is my bro showed 'nuff respect
The musician Snoop Dogg is respected by the artists.

Dead Prez that's my peeps yo 'nuff respect
The musicians Dead Prez are respected by the artists.

Cassidy's an MC who shows 'nuff respect
The musician Cassidy is respected by the artists.

Hip-Hop is one, don't forget
Hip-hop culture unites everyone and should not be forgotten.

I'm stickin with this
The artists are dedicated to hip-hop culture and will continue to create art within it.

[Chorus x2]
The following lines represent the chorus of the song and highlight the importance of hip-hop culture in the lives of the artists.