Escape
Pete & SmoothC.l. Rock Lyrics

Check the verse in the Bible says man shall never covet
The Bible says that people should not want what others have, but you seem to love it

But in your life you put nothing above it, you seem to love it
You prioritize money and material possessions above everything else in your life

Invest some stocks to clock what's in my stable
You try to track my wealth by investing in the same stocks that I do

Sweating me like Cain sweating Abel, you're unstable
You're obsessively jealous of me and it's causing you to be mentally unstable

You couldn't speak, now what's the fake smile for?
You used to be silent around me, but now you're putting on a fake smile because you're jealous

The jealousy, that's why you're feeling so insecure
Your jealousy towards me is causing you to feel insecure about yourself

Used to be by my side but now all I see is pride
You used to be close to me, but now you're too proud to admit your envy towards me

On the quest to make lucci, got you open wide
You're obsessed with making money, which has made you vulnerable to manipulation

But if you was real, you'd see it really wouldn't matter
If you were a true friend, you wouldn't care about my wealth and success

It feels funny, cause it never used to be that way
It's strange how our friendship has changed so much because of your jealousy towards me

Remember PR back in the day?
Remember when we used to be close friends?

Hey, the number's changed and the crib's a little fatter
Things have changed since we were friends. I have more money and a nicer home now

But if you was real, you'd see it really wouldn't matter
If you were a true friend, my wealth and success wouldn't change our friendship

Check the stat in fact yo, don't ever try to peep this
Don't try to secretly monitor my wealth and success

Don't mistake my kindness for a weakness
Just because I'm kind doesn't mean that I'm weak

I'm on a exodus, Escapism
I'm trying to escape from the negative influences in my life

I like to rhyme, no time for silly head games
I enjoy rapping and don't have time for immature mind games

Strictly known for busting up your head frames
I'm known for delivering powerful and impactful rap verses

But skins bold, act like they want to know a nigga
Some people act bold around me because they want to be associated with me

Break they neck to show they figure
They go out of their way to show off their bodies to get my attention

But yo, you can't gas me up, you can't hype me
You can't manipulate me with flattery and compliments

Play it cool when it comes to schooling wifey
I handle my relationship with my wife in a calm and respectful manner

On the ways of life it's life, checks, and big money
Life is about money and material wealth

So the next kid will be up on your honey
The next guy will try to seduce your girlfriend or wife

Sexing your honey, flexing your Benz and your money
The guy will try to have sex with your girlfriend or wife while showing off his wealth and possessions

Playing you like a crash test dummy, so take it from me
He will manipulate and use you like a crash test dummy, so listen to my warnings

Cause when it happens don't say I never told you so
Don't say I didn't warn you when this happens

Peep the verbal lessons in the flow
Listen to the messages in my rap verses

And ayo, you know they style, and yeah I'm here to warn ya
You're already familiar with this kind of behavior, and I'm here to warn you about it

Getting shaky cause I'm coming up on ya
You're getting nervous because I'm becoming more successful

It's Pete Rock and C.L. Smooth on a major pape mission
We're on a mission to make a lot of money

Rising to the top, Escapism
We're striving for success and trying to escape the negative influences in our lives

I'm sitting back, I got the funk on cruise
I'm relaxed and enjoying my life

While you snooze Pete Rock is steady paying his dues
While you're sleeping, I'm still working hard to achieve success

Putting styles on lock and making beats by the bundle
I'm producing a lot of music and locking down my unique style

Scooping more props than Bryant Gumbel, and staying humble
I'm receiving more praise than a famous TV anchor, but I'm staying humble

But then you go and have to act that way
But then you have to act jealous and fake towards me

I just hit you off the other day!
I just helped you out recently!

But this is sick, cause here you come with your crew of derelicts
This is messed up, because now you're approaching me with a group of shady people

Talking about you need a pair of kicks, or this or that
Begging for shoes or other items

You hang around cause the pockets are fat
You're only friends with me because of my wealth

But when I'm on "E" yo, you ain't trying to check for me
But when I'm broke or struggling, you don't want to be associated with me

You got more game than rugby
You're very skilled at manipulating and using people

You're only stressing the name now that the papes is flowing lovely
You're only interested in my success because I have money now

So stop searching for idealism
Stop trying to find a perfect situation or relationship

And check the off-beat flow of the Soul Brother with the realism
Appreciate and listen to the unique and real sound of my music

Shedding some light just like a prism
I'm shedding light on important issues and ideas, like a prism refracting light

You can't wait, you can't fake it, Escapism
You can't avoid or pretend to be unaffected by the negative influences in your life