Twilight
Prodigy Feat. Havoc Lyrics
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Don't you have any remorse?
Bumpy Johnson: Remorse comes when you
Feel you've done something wrong
Francine Hughes: You don't think
Killing is wrong?
Bumpy Johnson: Innocent people? Yes
There's been thirty five lynchings
Depression got people starvin' all
Over the country
Scottsboro Boys in the jail for
A crime they didn't commit
All of that is wrong
Francine Hughes: Yeah, I understand all that
Bumpy Johnson: But?
Francine Hughes: But I don't understand you
You're a perfect gentleman, you're a poet
You're nice to people
You you think about things
And then, within a blink of an eye
You can kill or be killed
Bumpy Johnson: Is there nothing in this
World that you love enough
That you would kill for it or die for it?
Yeah when darkness consumes the
Neighborhood streets
The neighborhood hoods and
The neighborhood creeps
Come out to play with they hats pulled down
And their hoodies pulled low
Below they eyebrows take yo ass in the crib
You not down for madness
'Bout to go down three at night
Night shift workers come home they walk fast
Scared to go through they own block, yeah
It's that bad
The villains making a killin'
Sellin' pieces of weight
E&J inside a hot chamomile tea
Keep em warm 'cause the cold
Air'll cut your skin
It's bleedin' outside but the
Block still clickin'
There's cameras in the hood but
The fiends still smoke
The narcs makin' movies
They lookin' for the role of the
Worlds dumbest criminal caught on
Film while the real criminal minds
Continue to thrive in
The hood in the twilight you hear guns bark
Street lamps gettin' shot out to
Keep the block dark
We post up in the blackness of the shadows
Where only crackheads and dope
Fiends dare travel
Where police enter at they own risk
If you not from this hood get
Yo ass out the bricks
Most bodies get caught at night
You'll be chokin' on blood starin' up
At the stars in the twilight
It's 2012 and drugs still movin'
The balance don't stop and the prisons
Is full with scar-faced thugs c's and B's
Who do years and come back
To the same routine
Some say the game over, they must be blind
Bet they don't come through the
Real hoods at night
With that theoretical shit
You shit your drawers
You'll get robbed for your outfit, yeah
Take that off disparity rules the world
The rich is outnumbered
You can't straddle the fence, pick a side
Fucker you got 'til the sun go
Down 'cause when that
Full moon rise then the wolves come out
And the cocaine vampires slingin' hard
White from dusk to dawn
It's nothin' like the movies
We drink holy water, rock crucifixes
And eat garlic and onion chips for dinner
The hood in the twilight you hear guns bark
Street lamps gettin' shot out to
Keep the block dark
We post up in the blackness of the shadows
Where only crackheads and dope
Fiends dare travel
Where police enter at they own risk
If you not from this hood get
Yo ass out the bricks
Most bodies get caught at night
You'll be chokin' on blood starin' up
At the stars in the twilight
Yeah and this is right up my alley, P
Likewise, won't let a nigga straddle me
Pull up the cavalry
The salary is runnin' low
At his throat, now tell me what I wanna know
I need addresses, how to access it
You know it's somethin' if you
Got that nigga Hav stressin'
Your mans know I got him
Stockin' up on mad vestes
I been down this road so
This my last ditch effort
No homo, everybody get naked
Play hero, I spin you like a hit record
My goons bipolar, eyes over
Shoulder, and, how ironic
More gruesome when I'm sober
Nocturnal, won't rest 'til I learn you
Taste pussy, got a bitch in your guy circle
I send shots at your cop Colonel
Talkin' all that fly shit that's
What it'll earn you
The hood in the twilight you hear guns bark
Street lamps gettin' shot out to
Keep the block dark
We post up in the blackness of the shadows
Where only crackheads and dope
Fiends dare travel
Where police enter at they own risk
If you not from this hood get
Yo ass out the bricks
Most bodies get caught at night
You'll be chokin' on blood starin' up
At the stars in the twilight
The conversation between Francine Hughes and Bumpy Johnson in the first set of lyrics touches on themes of morality and societal injustices. Bumpy Johnson, while acknowledging the wrongness of killing innocent people, also points out the prevalence of violence and injustice in society, such as lynchings and wrongful convictions. He questions Francine about the idea of loving something enough to be willing to kill or die for it, delving into the complexities of human motivations and actions. The dialogue reflects a deep exploration of ethics and the various factors that can influence one's choices in a turbulent world.
In the second set of lyrics, the imagery painted by Prodigy and Havoc vividly depicts the harsh realities of life in the neighborhood at night. The darkness symbolizes danger and fear, with criminals operating in the shadows and residents feeling unsafe even on their own streets. The reference to drug dealing, surveillance, and the perpetuation of crime paints a bleak picture of a community struggling to survive amidst violence and corruption. The lyrics capture the tension and grittiness of urban life after dark, where the line between predator and prey is blurred, and survival is a constant struggle.
The recurring motif of the twilight in both sets of lyrics symbolizes a liminal space between light and darkness, where the true nature of individuals and the world around them is revealed. The mention of guns, street lamps being shot out, and bodies being discovered at night all highlight the treacherous nature of the neighborhood during this time. The stark contrast between the beauty of stars in the sky and the brutality on the streets underscores the harsh reality of life in the hood, where violence and danger lurk in the shadows, waiting to strike at any moment.
In the final set of lyrics, the tone shifts towards a more aggressive and confrontational stance, with references to danger, interrogation, and violence. The verses convey a sense of power and control, with the singers asserting their dominance and willingness to resort to extreme measures to achieve their goals. The imagery of aggression, threats, and manipulation adds a layer of tension to the narrative, reflecting the harsh realities of survival in a hostile environment. Overall, the lyrics explore themes of morality, survival, and power dynamics within a dangerous urban landscape, providing a raw and unfiltered look into the complexities of life in the hood.
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@calizcarbonell1625
Miss this guy real rap lives forever
@realdeal139
Rip bandana P, your legacy will last forever
@Azviz
THe beat and lyrics blend together so well here to make one create the mental image of being in a eerie housing projects in the twilight! Incredible track.
@jasons9835
100%, it really paints the picture perfectly
@nightcoder2633
My favorite track on this album
@martafigueroa1804
Mines to
@paradiseplayer5103
Same here. Takes you right to the scene. Fire 🔥
@viewmaster617
P outdid himself with this masterpiece of a track
@joeford2422
Po pp00p
@KevinSmith-gu2ob
for real