Black Sunday
Organized Konfusion Lyrics

Lord, help me out now
Asking for divine intervention to help with the troubles at hand

We gotta get together
Emphasis on the need for unity to overcome issues

We gotta organize
Recognition of the importance of strategic planning and organization

No matter the weather
Persisting through hardships and challenges, regardless of circumstances

It's a Black Sunday, hey
Acknowledgment of the difficulties faced, and approaching them head-on

I used to watch my grandmother catch the Holy Ghost in church
Reflection on religious experiences as a source of inspiration, and seeking salvation

For her soul she would search
Process of spiritual exploration and introspection

Five years later now I'm off to work
Transition to the working world, and the difficulties of making ends meet

In a department store, I'm foldin pants and shirts
Humble beginnings in low-paying retail work

At the end of the week, lord
Enduring hardships that seem never-ending

Just enough loot to put some cheap sneakers on my feet
Struggling to afford the bare necessities

That's when I made a promise to my momma I said
Committing to personal aspirations and goals

"I betcha you see me at the Apollo one day and I'ma
Sharing aspirations of grandeur

Be kickin' that fat funk shit
Performing and creating original, cutting-edge music

Black mackadocious, speakers in the back trunk shit"
Proudly displaying individuality and creativity

'Cause the boss is bossing me, that's costing me
Understanding the pressures and expenses of working for someone else

To miss classes and I feel he's forcing me
Feeling limited in personal growth and development due to work obligations

To be a jackass in the future, then who's gonna shoot ya?
Pondering the consequences of making short-sighted, self-destructive decisions

At this point in my life is where I chose to write rhymes
Choosing a career path that allows for creative expression

Instead of doing crimes
Rejecting a life of criminal activity

Nineteen eighty-six to nineteen eighty-nine
Time frame of musical experimentation and growth

Organized Konfusion, did not, get, signed
Struggling to make it in the competitive music industry

But we will soon one day, until then
Maintaining hope and dedication to the craft

I return at twelve noon on the track, Black Sunday
Returning to the roots of creativity and self-expression

Yeah, remember losing a loved one, lord help us to make it over
Dealing with the difficult aftermath of losing someone close

Delete the pork, the cigarettes and forty-nine cent soda
Recognizing and rejecting unhealthy habits

We came a long way and I'm still runnin for my freedom
Continuing to work towards greater personal and societal liberation

Still have one hundred miles to go, escape from the
Acknowledging that challenges still remain, and work is not yet complete

Crack vials, so, you can feed that baby
The adverse effects of drug culture on children and families

I used to ride the elevator with the crazy lady
Strange encounters with unpredictable individuals, highlighting the unpredictability of life

A year later I made demo cassettes with the Monch
Collaboration with fellow musicians to create new works

My stick was on the fader, rhymes ran out quick so I
Experiencing creative blocks or lack of inspiration

Encouraged Monch to start writing rhymes
Inspiring others to pursue creative expression

And Mrs. J cooked dinner then we came into same hard times
Finding support and camaraderie with fellow musicians and friends during difficult times

Sour contract shouldn't have been on the plate
Dealing with the challenges of navigating unwieldy contracts and business deals

Two apes escaped, back to L.A. with our demo tape
Returning to one's roots and origins

The state of mind I was in since Paul C died is that
Reflecting on the impact of a significant loss on personal perspective and mentality

I gotta get mines, representin 40 projects so I'm
Working hard to represent one's community and hometown

All-in, gotta make papes and all that
Committing to financial success and stability

Close my own record deal cause I can't fall for that
Taking control of one's own business and financial decisions

Old snake shit, hissin' in the grass
Dealing with underhanded and deceitful behavior in one's industry or profession

For the cash, little cents, intuition listen
Recognizing the importance of following one's own judgment and intuition

If you're missin' my money, my fist you will be kissin'
Asserting oneself and confronting those who may be attempting to take advantage

Dang, I don't even understand
Expressions of frustration and confusion amidst challenges and uncertainty