Una Palabra
Outlandish Lyrics

This ain't a story 'bout race, color or creed
This is not a story that exclusively focuses on the characteristics or identities of individuals.

It's a story 'bout hate, envy and greed
Rather, it's a story about negative emotions and selfishness.

Talk about ambitions but don't want us to progress
People talk about having big plans and goals for the future, but in reality, they don't want others to succeed or improve.

Ya talk about assistance but all we get is the stress
When people claim to want to help, they instead end up causing more stress and difficulty.

You don't really wanna see me grow
The artist believes that others do not want to see them successful.

Hating on me choking on my flow
Others express hatred and negativity towards the singer and their actions or work, which hinders their progress.

You say we rude, don't like our attitude
Other individuals claim that the singer and their group are impolite and have a bad attitude.

We crude, ain't got no gratitude
The artist's group is often viewed as offensive and are not appropriately thankful for the things they have received.

But I wasn't born to be low, I was born to rise
The artist believes they have more potential and was destined for greater things.

Wasn't born to pretend or keep my faith in disguise
Additionally, they insist that they will not hide their beliefs or values for the sake of others.

Ain't got no freedom of speech
The singer's group does not have the ability to speak freely.

No freedom to teach - make our kids out of reach
Their children are prevented from learning or accessing certain information or opportunities.

Wanna break ties - alienated in their own land
Others want to dissolve any connections or relationships the singer's group have with their society, causing them to feel estranged from their own home.

Running riot in the streets, day by day getting out of hand
The singer's group is perceived as causing chaos and disruption in everyday life to an increasing degree.

You don't want me to be an inspiration
Others do not want the singer to serve as a positive role model for others.

You wanna blame me for agitation
Instead, they attribute negative problems and unrest to the artist and their group.

How can you tell me 'bout participation
Others suggest the artist should become more involved or engaged in society.

When all you really want is segregation
However, the true motive behind these suggestions is to further separate the singer's group from society.

Una palabra no dice nada
This line highlights how words don't necessarily convey any meaning on their own.

Why al mismo tiempo
Yet at the same time,

Lo esconde todo
They can hide everything.

Como aquel viento que esconde el agua
This is shown through the example of wind hiding water.

Como las flores que esconde el lodo
Or even flowers hiding mud.

Is it my religion - you keep seeing as a threat
The artist's religion is seen as dangerous by others.

You think it's all about - murder, violence and death
This is due to people assuming the religion is only associated with negative things.

But do you care to find - find the truth
The singer wants others to make an effort to learn the actual facts and reality of their religion.

Or is it easier to keep fronting and oppressing our youth
However, others may find it easier to continue to oppress and misinform their younger generation.

Is this why I'm a be awestruck?
The artist is left wondering why others act this way towards them and their group.

Damn these lies just make us stuck
The lies and falsehoods others perpetuate about their group prevents them from advancing or improving their situation.

Bow down to something greater
People feel as though they should respect and follow something more important and powerful than themselves.

Nah forget that maybe later
However, the singer does not agree with this idea for themselves.

Really must be joking, deceits and lies is all I see
The artist can only see dishonesty and trickery in what others are saying.

Should I be your enemy or should I trust your lies
The artist is confused about whether to distrust or fight against others, or to believe what they are saying even if it's dishonest.

Should your treatment of my peeps make us forge them ties
The way others treat the artist's group either leads them to want to form strong connections with others or drives them further apart.

Got to tell me the truth as it is
In order for the singer to make a decision, they need the real and honest truth of the situation.

Or we'll be keeping coming back right here to this
Otherwise, they will be stuck in a cycle of confusion and mistrust.

Second class citizen in my own home
The singer feels as though they are not treated as equals in their own society.

Been 30 years gone - and still no dome, still gotta stay strong
Even after decades, there has yet to be improvement or progress towards gaining more equality and representation for their group.

Thinking I'm thick trying to sell me this hypocrisy
The singer believes others may view them as ignorant for trying to convince them of the truth in a dishonest society.

Heard it before, you must be kidding me!
The artist no longer believes the lies they are told by others.

Wanna dictate who I marry
Others want to control or decide who the artist marries.

And even what my sis? Should wear
Additionally, they even want to dictate what their sister wears.

Then prevent her from a job
Their control also extends to their family's ability to work and earn a living.

Stuck on welfare - seems
The artist's group is often seen as being dependent on welfare and unable to support themselves.

To provoke and oppress us is ok - seems
Others perceive it as acceptable to antagonize and repress the artist's group.

Racism is cool - despite what you say
Despite claims of opposing racism, people still find it acceptable to discriminate and hate others based on their race or ethnicity.

Wanna blame us for ya shortcomings
Others hold the singer's group responsible for their own failures and inadequacies.

Just want a scapegoat
Rather than taking responsibility for their actions, they want someone to blame and punish for any negative outcomes.

Still seeing us like a problem
The singer's group is still perceived as a burden or issue that needs to be solved.

Like we just off the boat
Similar to how immigrants are viewed or treated when arriving in a new country.

Guess you wanted cheap labour to build ya home
The singer believes others only wanted to use their group for cheap labor and construction.

Where the next Abu Dharr at?
The artist is asking where the next influential or powerful individual from their group will come from.

Where the next Khalid Ibn Walid aka Sayf-Allah at?
Another example of such an individual.

Tell us how we fuel this crime
Others blame the singer's group for criminal activity and behavior.

Everyday statistics, everyday media - plenty of us doing time
The media and crime statistics perpetuate the stereotype that the singer's group is responsible for more criminal activity.

Why should I take the blame or shame
The artist questions why they should be held responsible for something they did not do.

When I know you just looking for someone to frame
Instead, they believe others just want someone to fault and blame.

My individual freedom abused
The artist's personal rights and freedoms are being taken away or ignored by others.

Redicule of my deen, my beliefs, guess I be the new jew
The singer's religion and beliefs are openly mocked and treated with disrespect, causing them to compare their situation to that of Jewish people in past events.

I've become the new nigga of the world
The artist's group is now the new target of racism and discrimination.

Product of your society, adopted your values in their entirety
The singer believes they have been influenced and shaped by the larger society around them, adopting its values and views.

Wasn't born like this, I was made this way
The singer did not naturally become the person they are, but rather have been shaped by their experiences and environment.

You like it or not, player - I'm here to stay
Despite other people's dislike or opposition towards them, the singer will continue to exist and have an impact in the world.

We walk the same streets, breathe the same air
The artist's group is not fundamentally different from others in their society and is capable of the same things as everyone else.

Add to this state, but do you even care?
However, they feel as though their contributions to society are being ignored or downplayed.

Guess you gotta reciprocate
The singer believes that others must show mutual respect and acknowledgment.

Want us to be people of faith or people of hate?
Others are torn between wanting the singer's group to have strong religious beliefs or wanting them to feel anger and bitterness towards their circumstances.