Wailin'
OutKast Lyrics

In the zone like Keyser Söze
Focused and fully immersed in my craft, just like the character Keyser Söze in the movie 'The Usual Suspects'

Always the Usual Suspect
Consistent in my authenticity and dedication to my craft

No check all I got in this game is my respect
I value respect over material success in the music industry

And Southern pride I be
I am proud of my Southern heritage and incorporate it into my music

Checking my fucking head
Questioning and doubting myself

Scared, looking up in your face, boy I see dead
Feeling intimidated and fearful of potential confrontation or violence

If you test like SAT
If you challenge or provoke me like a standardized test

Then I guess that we may be, enemies
I may consider you as an enemy if you test me

In the P’s freestyles be freebies
In the projects, I give away free freestyles

I be that wrong nigga to fuck with, wouldn't I
I am not the person you want to mess with or challenge

Wouldn't I be the wrong one to try
It would be unwise to try and test me

Never eating chicken thighs
I do not settle for less, only accepting the best quality food and lifestyle

Only the twenty piece mojo
I only indulge in the best quality chicken - the twenty-piece meal

Flow zone like Flo Jo
My flow is as fast and smooth as the Olympic sprinter Flo Jo

I wanted to figure out just how low could your ho go
I am curious to see how far someone would go to please their partner

The beat hit like Beat Street Krush Groove and Breaking
The beat hits hard, similar to those in the movies 'Beat Street', 'Krush Groove', and 'Breaking'

Never baking, rebuking Satan
I do not give in to negative influences and instead reject them

We had you waiting for the Second Coming funny how time flies when you're rhyming
Time flies when you are doing what you love, and fans were eagerly anticipating new music

LaFace records, I think they got that perfect timing
LaFace Records has excellent timing with the release of our music

To be doper than Sadaam believe the Nation of Islam
We strive to be the best and exceed even the great achievements of the Nation of Islam leader, Sadaam

Fuck the police and the dogs, sniffing that dope up out your car
I am critical of police and the use of drug-sniffing dogs to target and discriminate against certain communities

I think they overstep they boundaries
I believe that law enforcement often goes too far and violates the rights of citizens

OJ, not guilty, that's how they found he
The OJ Simpson trial brought to light issues of race, justice, and the legal system

I felt the pressure like sun shining while raining at the same time
I have experienced both positive and negative pressure and stress at the same time

I kept on rhyming not complaining
Even under pressure, I continue to persevere and work on my craft

Storm braining cats and dogs
The storm is intense, pouring down heavily like rain, similar to my intense rhymes

My catalog be the size of golf balls
I have a vast amount of work, comparable to a stack of golf balls

Throw up your Daisy Dukes
I want people to acknowledge and appreciate the Southern culture and style represented by Daisy Duke shorts

I'm Hazzard-ous to all you Boss Hoggs and Rosco P. Col' people
I am a threat to those who oppresses and discriminates against others, represented by characters from 'The Dukes of Hazzard'

Who caboose my locomotive
Those who try to slow down or derail my career are like the last car on a train, the caboose

But enough of that everyone can rap unless their gift's upholstered
Anyone can try and do something, but not everyone has the natural talent and ability to succeed

I use my gift of gab to boast and brag in every rhyme I compose
I am confident in my abilities and boastful in my rhymes

Won't y'all get sick of that, cause I know I do when I hear those
Others may find my boasting annoying, but I get sick of hearing the same tired rhymes from others

Flows that ain't hip-hop, you find that shit in the gift shop
I am critical of rap that is not authentic and genuine and only made for commercial success

But to each his own, my speech is gone
Everyone has their own preferences, but I will stay true to my own style and voice

Keep that shit up outta my zone
I do not want the fake and inauthentic rap in my space or influence me

Long as you happy then I'm happy
I am content as long as others are content and happy

Even if you just hate my fucking guts go ahead and dap me
Even if someone dislikes me, I am still willing to show respect and give a fist bump

Cause I'm gon' dap you anyway
I will still show respect and give a fist bump regardless of how someone feels about me

And then go home and pray for your ass later
I will not let negative feelings or emotions consume me, and will pray for those who dislike me

Cause we might need you in this war I'm wailing on you traitors
We need all people to come together and address societal issues and injustices, even those who may disagree with me or be considered 'traitors'