If I Ruled The World
Nas (and MF Doom) Lyrics

Life
I am pondering about the nature of existence

I wonder
I am curious about whether something will happen

Will it take me under
Will my current struggles overpower me?

I don't know
I am uncertain about what the future holds

Imagine smoking weed in the streets without cops harassin'
Envision a world where individuals can consume marijuana without fear of legal repercussions

Imagine going to court with no trial
Consider a reality in which the legal system is absent or ineffective

Lifestyle cruising blue behind my waters
I am living a comfortable life near a body of water

No welfare supporters, more conscious of the way we raise our daughters
Society no longer provides financial assistance and is more concerned with how girls are raised

Days are shorter, nights are colder
Time seems to be moving quickly and the environment is harsh

Feeling like life is over, these snakes strike like a cobra
I feel like my life is coming to an end, and people who I thought were friends have turned against me suddenly

The world's hot my son got not
The surroundings are uncomfortable and my child is experiencing hardship

Evidently, it's elementary, they want us all gone eventually
It is clear that those in power desire our destruction

Troopin' out of state for a plate, knowledge
I am travelling to gain knowledge or make a living

If coke was cooked without the garbage we'd all have the top dollars
If the production of cocaine involved no impurities, we could all make a lot of money

Imagine everybody flashin', fashion
Consider a world where the populace is obsessed with appearing wealthy and stylish

Designer clothes, lacing your click up with diamond vogues
We are wearing expensive clothes and decorating our clique with diamonds

Your people holdin' dough, no parole
Our community is wealthy and no one is on parole

No rubbers, go in raw imagine, law with no undercovers
Imagine a reality where people have sex without condoms and there are no undercover law enforcement agents

Just some thoughts for the mind
These are just hypothetical musings

I take a glimpse into time
I am imagining a different era

Watch the blimp read, "The World Is Mine"
In this imagined world, I have great power and influence

If I ruled the world, imagine that
I am contemplating what it would be like to have supreme authority

I'd free all my sons, I love 'em love 'em baby
I would ensure the release of all my loved ones who are imprisoned

Black diamonds and pearls
I would share incredible wealth with my people

Could it be, if you could be mine we'd both shine
If someone were to join me in this utopian existence, we would both be happy and successful

Still livin' for today, in these last days and times
Although the future is uncertain, I am still trying to enjoy the present

The way to be, paradise like relaxin', Black, Latino and Anglo-Saxon
The ideal life involves relaxation and diversity of ethnicities

Armani, exchange the reins
We are trading high-end fashion brands

Cash, Lost Tribe of Shabazz, free at last
We are wealthy and the group Lost Tribe of Shabazz is now liberated

Brand new whips to crash then we laugh in the ill'er path
We are driving new cars and take pleasure in recklessness

The Villa house is for the crew, how we do
The Villa is a communal house for our group

Trees for breakfast, dime sexes and Benz stretches
We are smoking marijuana for breakfast and meeting attractive people in our expensive cars

So many years of depression make me vision
As someone who has suffered from depression, I have a hopeful vision of the future

The better livin', type of place to raise kids in
I am imagining a happy and safe home for children

Open they eyes to the lies, history's told foul
We must educate ourselves and future generations about the deceitful nature of historical accounts

But I'm as wise as the old owl, plus the Gold Child
I have gained much knowledge and wisdom, especially considering my youth

Seeing things like I was controlling, click rollin'
I feel like I am influencing my surroundings

Trickin' six digits on kicks and still holdin'
I am spending a lot of money on shoes but still have plenty left

Trips to Paris, I civilized every savage
I am travelling to Europe and feel like I am civilizing other people

Gimme one shot I turn trife life to lavish
With a single opportunity, I could transform a tough life into one of luxury

Political prisoner set free, stress free
I would ensure the freedom of all those who were imprisoned for political reasons, so that they may live without stress

No work release purple M3's and jet skis
Those who are incarcerated would not be allowed to leave for work purposes, but would still have purple BMWs and jet skis

Feel the wind breeze in West Indies
I am enjoying the tropical climate of the West Indies

I'd make Coretta Scott-King mayor o'the cities and reverse themes to Willies
Coretta Scott-King would be the mayor of every city and societal expectations would change in favour of those who are impoverished

It sounds foul but every girl I meet to go downtown
Although it sounds vulgar, every woman I encounter would perform oral sex on me

I'd open every cell in Attica send em to Africa
I would release everyone being held in the Attica prison and send them to Africa

You'd love to hear the story how the thugs live in worry
People are interested in hearing about the daily struggles of those who live a life of crime

Duck down in car seats, heat's mandatory
When driving, it is necessary to hide to avoid police attention, and carrying a weapon is essential

Runnin' from Jake, gettin' chased, hunger for papes
I am running from the police, chased by them, and eager to acquire money

These are the breaks, many mistakes go down out of state
These circumstances are the norm and people often make errors while out of town

Wait, I had to let it marinate we carry weight
Hold on, I needed some time to think about it - we are important and powerful

Tryin' to get laced, flip the ace stack, the safe
We are attempting to become wealthy, possibly by gambling or robbing a safe

Millionaire plan to keep the gat with the cock hammer
My plan to become a millionaire includes acquiring a firearm with a cocked hammer

Makin' moves in Atlanta, back and forth scrambler
I am travelling frequently between Atlanta and other locations to conduct business

'Cause you could have all the chips, be poor or rich
Even with great wealth, one can still be unhappy

Still nobody want a nigga havin' shit
People are still envious of those who have achieved success, especially if they are not white

Sky's the limit
I can achieve anything I desire

I push a Q-4-5 infinite
I drive an infinite Q-4-5 luxury vehicle

It wouldn't be no such thing as jealousies or be felony
In this ideal world there would be no such thing as jealousy or criminal activity

Strictly living longevity to the destiny
We are focused on living a long and prosperous life, according to our predetermined path

I thought I'd never see, but reality struck
I did not expect some of the hardships that exist in the world

Better find out before your time's out, what the fuck
You should learn what you can before you die, because life is short and precious