Every Single Thing
Open Mike Eagle Lyrics

One, two
Starting with a basic count, indicating the beginning of something

And I check one, two
Confirming the audio equipment is functioning properly

And I check three, four as well
Continuing to ensure everything is in order

I'm 'bout to check five, six
Preparing to evaluate additional elements

Better make sure all that shit is in sequence
Emphasizing the importance of maintaining proper order and organization

Yeah
Expressing agreement or confirmation

They say do you, just do it first
Encouraging taking action and not overthinking

This all textbook, that's how confusion works
Highlighting that following conventional rules can lead to confusion

Everybody here stressed, can't understate
Acknowledging that everyone is facing significant stress

Everybody that I know got a stomach ache
Indicating that everyone is experiencing anxiety and discomfort

And can't tell the undead from the unawake
Being unable to distinguish between those who are emotionally numb and those who are ignorant

You can't impeach then at least give us summer breaks
Demanding a break or relief from the constant turmoil

And the experts all say different things
Pointing out the conflicting opinions of various authorities

Put 'em all in the crawlspace, chicken wing
Suggesting disregarding the experts' opinions as insignificant or unhelpful

Aerosmith said they don't wanna miss a thing
Referencing Aerosmith's song to express the overwhelming pace of life

It's too fast like a little kid's christening
Comparing the speed of life to the quickness of a child's religious ceremony

And black life value is not a size
Asserting that the worth of black lives cannot be measured or limited

What you mean if you askin' us to compromise?
Questioning the request for compromise when it comes to matters of black lives

If you a citizen it's automatic qualify
Stating that being a citizen automatically grants certain rights and privileges

His momma keep the boy picture in wallet-size
Highlighting the sentimental value and importance of a mother keeping her son's picture

You should be on the floor cryin'
Expressing frustration or disappointment that should elicit a strong emotional reaction

How is both sides, we ain't both dyin'
Questioning the inequality or lack of shared suffering in a particular situation

Pause me, learn me, a hundred percent
Requesting undivided attention and complete understanding

Predict me, get me, a hundred percent
Demanding accurate assessments or expectations with full certainty

Complete me, eat me, a hundred percent
Desiring absolute fulfillment or nourishment

Defeat me, delete me, another attempt me
Expecting continuous challenges or attempts to overcome

Repeat, learn me, a hundred percent
Reiterating the need for complete understanding

Predict me, get me, a hundred percent
Repeating the demand for accurate assessments or expectations

Complete me, eat me, a hundred percent
Reiterating the desire for absolute fulfillment or nourishment

Defeat me, delete me, another attempt me
Reiterating the expectation of continuous challenges or attempts to overcome

Repeat
Emphasizing the need for repetition or continuation

Everything, every single thing
Referring to the entirety of existence or all aspects of life

The economy killed the rhyme star
Blaming the state of the economy for hindering the success of a rapper or artist

I'm privileged, born with the silver time card
Acknowledging personal advantages or advantages bestowed at birth

'Bout as high as I held my heroes
Comparing the level of privilege to the admiration held for personal heroes

I put my chips on myself like Pete Rose
Taking a bet or a risk on one's own abilities, referencing the controversial baseball player

We in the future, there's far more options now
Recognizing the abundance of choices and possibilities in the present time

I'm in the crib breaking cardboard boxes down
Engaging in menial tasks or labor to survive or make ends meet

Through my roots I respond, react
Reacting to or addressing issues based on one's personal background or heritage

'Cause my folks need jobs and some Wozniak's
Stating that one's community is in need of employment opportunities and innovation

In my nightmares, I swear, there's some Nazi blacks
Expressing fears or anxieties about the existence of black individuals with harmful ideologies

That say 'pull yourself up by your Huarache straps'
Referencing a shoe brand to mockingly suggest self-reliance despite systemic obstacles

Y'all say something dumb and I swear to God
Warning others that making foolish statements will result in a strong reaction

I'ma pack up and run 'til I tear a quad
Expressing the determination to escape or distance oneself until physically injured

I'ma look into the sun, I'ma stare at God
Asserting the bravery or audacity to face challenging or ominous forces

I'm gon' get as big as Pun in the Terror Squad
Striving for immense success, comparing oneself to the late rapper Big Pun in his group Terror Squad

I'm coming off the top at the Hammerstein
Referring to performing improvised rap lyrics at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City

I won't even stop when it's Hammertime
Expressing determination to continue performing even in challenging or unfavorable circumstances

Memories is deep in the skeleton
Reflecting on how memories are ingrained and essential parts of one's identity

I say peace, please know it's all relative
Wishing for peace and urging others to understand the subjectivity or contextuality of situations

I can see the whole future, man
Claiming to possess exceptional vision or foresight

Tell me what you like and I'll ruin it
Asserting the ability to spoil or tarnish something enjoyable or desirable

I would show you the computer dance
Offering to demonstrate a specific dance associated with computers or technology

Nigga, you already doin' it
Being dismissive or sarcastic, implying that the person being addressed is already engaged in the mentioned dance or activity