Roosevelt Franklin
Organized Konfusion Lyrics

Running upon the jagged edge, FUCK, THE ROUGH LIFE
Navigating through difficult circumstances and challenges in life can be overwhelming and frustrating

when you have to gain much respect
When you strive to earn admiration and recognition from others

As an individual keepin negativity minimum
Maintaining a positive mindset and avoiding pessimistic thoughts and influences

requires havin courage respect him his intellect
It takes bravery and an appreciation for one's intelligence to earn respect from others

so you gotta be on THAT specific type of SET
You need to be part of a particular group or community that shares common goals and values

Like Roosevelt, especially when your cards are dealt
Drawing inspiration from Roosevelt Franklin, who handled challenging situations with grace and determination

You see me, frankly, I don't give a hoot
Honestly, I don't care or worry about your opinion or actions

about the blanks you shoot out of your mental bank see
The empty or meaningless thoughts and ideas you express in your mind

I like Roosevelt, cause he ain't booty
I admire Roosevelt because he's not cowardly or weak

Moody maybe, baby you're mad cause he smashed up your cutie
You might be upset because Roosevelt successfully pursued and won over someone you were interested in

Playin the courts, takin the loss, to wherever
Engaging in legal battles and accepting defeat, no matter the outcome or location

some clever college edu-ma-cated individual
A highly intelligent and well-educated person

With financial status JUST to mess what the BANK stated
Using wealth and economic influence to challenge and disrupt established financial institutions

Girls love it, and you can't look above it you hate it
Women are attracted to this lifestyle, and despite your resentment, you cannot ignore it

Peeped his method, you laid, you waited
You examined his approach, but instead of taking action, you hesitated

You never ever contemplated if I pull a automatic will I leave the artillery out or just flight
You never considered the consequences of using a firearm in a conflict - whether to fully engage or retreat

Check in the night, you're out to snipe, my man
You lurk in the darkness, ready to attack silently, my friend

you can't stand upon sight of him
You become paralyzed and unable to face him when you see him

Out to fatally ignite him
Your intention is to provoke a deadly response from him

Roosevelt felt staticky, he knew things were shady
Roosevelt sensed that there were underlying issues or dangers in his surroundings

Grady had, Bradley's uzi, but he always packed a clip or two
Grady possessed Bradley's Uzi submachine gun, but he always carried extra ammunition

belongin to a nickel-plated .380
Referring to ownership of a .380 caliber handgun with a nickel-plated finish

Givin off the impression of a clever nerd
Presenting oneself as an intelligent and knowledgeable individual, despite engaging in criminal activities

Never was a suspect when a homicide occurred, in the suburbs
Despite being involved in criminal acts, Roosevelt was never suspected of murder, particularly in suburban areas

He was referred, to as a respectable intellectual
Others recognized him as someone who commanded respect due to his intelligence and knowledge

Highly acceptable rebel from the ghetto on the level
A rebel figure who emerged from the disadvantaged and impoverished neighborhoods, yet gained widespread acceptance and recognition

of an intelligent rapper, create him just like Giupetto
Comparing Roosevelt's ability to craft intelligent rap lyrics to the skill of Geppetto, the fictional character who created Pinocchio

The aggressive type, and he's not your puppet
Roosevelt is assertive and refuses to be controlled or manipulated by others

Stickin quickin enough to pull a skeezer with repetition
Using slick and persuasive techniques to attract promiscuous women repeatedly

after takin aim and buckin and blowin the smoke away
After targeting and firing a gun, removing the evidence by blowing away the smoke

then tuckin and jettin home, hopin that no stunts are stuck in it
Rapidly retreating back to safety, hoping that there are no complications or unforeseen problems

He needs sleep, for eight o'clock class
Roosevelt requires rest to attend his morning class at 8 o'clock

so as fast as he crash, he might last
Trying to fall asleep quickly to maximize his rest, hoping to endure the day ahead

for six hours of bed passed, cause Roosevelt's a scholar
Seeking a solid six hours of sleep to function optimally as a diligent student

Ivy league material, cully-head kid with BRAINPOWER
Being academically and intellectually suited for an Ivy League education, while maintaining one's unique identity

Six foot two, and we wear the same size shoe
Both Roosevelt and the artist wear the same shoe size, implying a sense of affinity or connection

He drinks brew, and he runs with my crew, my herd
Roosevelt enjoys consuming alcohol and is part of the same group or clique as the singer

on a continuous basis, in the same places
Regularly meeting and socializing in familiar locations

Rollin out five deep, but it's only four faces
Despite appearing as a group of five, there are actually only four distinct individuals present

So I don't, give a two, drip-drops about, what those have felt
Indifferent and unconcerned about the opinions or emotions of others

And if I die (and if he die) and if I die (and if he DIEEEEEEEE)
Expressing the possibility of death and its potential consequences for both the artist and Roosevelt

And if I die it's because of my man Roosevelt
Attributing potential harm or demise to the influence of Roosevelt Franklin

Ooooooooooooh I'm so confuuuuuuuuused.. DAMN, IT HURTS!
Feeling deeply perplexed and emotionally overwhelmed, causing significant distress

People persist to treat me like dirt
Continuously being subjected to mistreatment and disrespect by others

I don't sleep at night, time cause dimes I DON'T DROP
Unable to find rest or peace during the night due to the potential loss of valuable opportunities

I sling and clockers cease
Engaging in illegal drug trafficking and arresting the activity of rival sellers

Commanders in Chiefs when I pop rocks
Assuming a position of authority and control when distributing and selling drugs

Dig deep within, you might recognize me
If you search and understand my true nature, you might be able to identify me

I'm the one with the bloodshot eyes
Referring to oneself as having red and tired eyes, possibly from drug use or lack of sleep

Hot rays of sun, beat down upon my face as if I'll melt bacon
The intense heat from the sun feels oppressive, almost as if it could cause one's face to melt

Why the hell my mother named me Roosevelt Franklin?
Expressing confusion and frustration about the decision behind the singer's given name

I .. don't .. know, so I strive to gain
Admitting uncertainty about the reasoning behind the name and using it as motivation to achieve success

only the Lord knows my eyes have seen the pain
Only a higher power truly understands the depths of suffering and hardship the artist has experienced

Tears comin down my cheeks like rain
Crying intensely, with tears flowing down the singer's face similar to raindrops

I was abused, they stripped the mind for amusement
Having endured mental and emotional abuse, with others deriving pleasure from causing harm

Now I walk the path of ORGANIZED KONFUSION
Choosing to embrace a life associated with organized chaos and confusion

But it's only a temporary formality
Acknowledging that the current state of confusion and chaos is not a permanent condition

Cause my man Scott turns illusion into reality
The artist's friend Scott has the ability to transform deceptive appearances into tangible results

A loaf of bread (a loaf of bread), a stick of butter
Listing basic grocery items, representing the need for sustenance and survival

Somebody's mother lies, dead in the gutter
Highlighting the tragic and violent nature of the artist's environment, where someone's mother has been killed

So I move QUICK FAST, to get past quickly
Taking swift and decisive action to overcome obstacles and escape dangerous situations

Swiftly, at last, cops can't get WITH ME
Successfully evading law enforcement, preventing them from apprehending the singer

Can't hit me, nah never I'm TOO NIFTY, people SHITTIN ME
Being agile and clever enough to avoid being caught or harmed, causing others to underestimate or doubt the singer's abilities

Products in the projects so I pump FIFTIES
Engaging in drug dealing in impoverished neighborhoods, predominantly selling fifty-dollar quantities

in soda cans so dogs won't SNIFF ME
Concealing drugs in soda cans to evade detection from drug-sniffing dogs

I'm takin the proper precautions (yeah)
Being cautious and taking appropriate measures to protect oneself

Cause once my mother told me she was gonna get an abortion
Recalling a past conversation where the singer's mother expressed her intention to abort the singer

I can't keep track.. of the fluctuation.. of time
Feeling disoriented and unable to keep up with the passing of time

Hallucinogenics keep, abusin my mind
Drugs that induce hallucinations continue to negatively affect and manipulate the artist's thoughts

Gotta pick up, gotta pick up, gotta pick up, gotta pick up
Feeling a sense of urgency and pressure to acquire drugs

more product, gotta move, gotta go I can't get stuck; not here
Requiring more drugs to distribute and sell, needing to constantly move and avoid being trapped or caught

Not if I want to become Roosevelt Franklin the employee of the year
Acknowledging that pursuing a successful drug-dealing career is necessary to achieve personal recognition and success

I wear baseball caps over my eyes so you can't make out
Wearing caps low over the eyes to obscure one's identity and avoid being recognized

me at night when I'm standin on the corner eatin Chinese takeout
Maintaining a low-profile appearance while consuming food from a local Chinese restaurant on the street corner

.. damn I almost forgot, yo yo I have to break out
Realizing the need to escape the current situation and environment, feeling a sense of urgency to leave

Yo don't forget your moms told you to get that stuff
Hey, remember that your mother asked you to buy those specific items

A loaf of bread, a stick of butter, container of milk
Listing the groceries that need to be purchased: bread, butter, and milk

A loaf of bread (a loaf of bread) a stick of butter
Reiterating the first two grocery items, emphasizing their importance or significance

(stick of butter), umm.. container of milk (container of milk)
Clarifying that the second item is indeed a stick of butter and the third is a container of milk