Raw Shit
Public Enemy feat. PARIS Lyrics

Raw shit, hardcore hip-hop hits
This song is real, raw hip-hop that doesn't hold back on its message.

Yes, live, real rap's back again
This is a live and authentic rap song that brings back the true essence of the genre.

You in tune to the real, Hard Truth Soldier radio
This song is being broadcasted on Hard Truth Soldier radio, which is dedicated to spreading messages of truth and exposing injustices.

The 'Sonic Jihad' continues
This song is part of the 'Sonic Jihad' movement, which uses music as a form of protest and social commentary.

Where you either with us, or you against us
This song draws a line in the sand and challenges listeners to choose whether they are on the side of justice or oppression.

Dogs of the world unite
This line is a call for solidarity among all those who are oppressed and mistreated in the world.

It's Public Enemy
This song is performed by the iconic hip-hop group, Public Enemy.

Goddamn I state with my fist uplifted
The artist is expressing passionate anger and defiance through the power of his raised fist.

In a state where our freedom is severely twisted...
The artist is pointing out the injustice and lack of freedom that exists in our society.

And Abused, I'm used to rhythm of rebel
The artist has become accustomed to speaking out against injustice, and has found strength and purpose in using music as a form of protest.

I've been fightin' this shit with the volume level up to / Ten and spendin' my time on the rhyme battlefield
The artist has been using his music to fight against injustice, and is doing so loudly and relentlessly.

Watchin' as my brothers are killed with no justice / Or peace, in the middle of hell
The artist is witnessing the tragic deaths of his fellow human beings, often with no accountability or redress.

And I was out on the Isle when the two Towers fell
The artist is referencing the tragic events of September 11, 2001, which had a profound impact on American society.

So now you're gonna tell that the war is won / And what's done is done, an all-good 'Son of a Bush'
The artist is critical of the idea that the 'War on Terror' is a victory, and he also critiques the policies of President George W. Bush.

I've been there before, 'got a letter from government' / Slid underneath, my front door
The artist has experienced government surveillance or harassment, possibly in the form of a letter or other communication left at his home.

The poor get fucked while the rich is still amused
The artist is drawing attention to the gross inequality that exists in society, where the rich continue to be entertained while the poor suffer.

And what's left of the Bill of Rights is pimped and abused
The artist is critical of the erosion of civil liberties and constitutional rights in America.

While the patriots actin' like kings
The artist is critical of those who claim to be patriotic, but who behave arrogantly and selfishly.

But the black is back, I'm all in with the noise I bring!
The artist is proud to be black, and uses his music to make a powerful, noisy statement.

Yeah that's right, we're Public Enemy number one...
Public Enemy is seen as a group that represents the ideas and struggles of black people in many American cities.

Ask yourself why we just get by / While we struggle to maintain, bring sight to the blind
The artist is questioning why black people struggle to survive while others prosper, and arguing that his music is a form of enlightenment.

Up against the machine
The artist is fighting against the established systems and powers that continue to oppress people.

The 'Bush Killer' remain / In between the government and the public that's trained
The artist is referring to the fact that he is seen as a threat by the government, but he is also fighting for the people who have been conditioned to accept their oppression.

Where white companies profit off black death
The artist is critical of the capitalist system that profits off of the exploitation and death of black people.

And house nigga rap thugs sell murder to kids
The artist is critical of other rappers who glorify violence and crime, and who can be seen as complicit in the exploitation of black people.

Where the media maintains all thought control / And fake news propaganda serve to rot the soul
The artist is critical of the mainstream media, which he sees as promoting false and destructive ideas.

We all unified to fight, keep the message and awake black / Open up your eyes, see the enemy and shake that
The artist is calling on his listeners to unite against their oppressors, and to awaken to the truth of their situation.

Bullshit lyin', free your mind, we combine / To combat the perpetrator of the crime design
The artist is calling on his listeners to reject false ideas and to work together to fight against those who design and perpetrate crimes.

With fake patri-ots and religion the same / Both blind and repressed, both practicin' hate
The artist is critical of those who claim to be patriotic or religious, but who are actually blind to the truth and who promote hate and intolerance.

Both followin' the lead of people never concerned / With justice when the motive is the profit return
The artist is critical of those who are motivated solely by profit and who are not concerned with justice or human welfare.

We justice when motivate and positive return / We servin'
The artist is making a statement about the importance of justice and positive outcomes, and sees himself as serving these ideals.

Yeah, all day everyday we bring believe / All day everyday the most extreme
The artist is proud of the powerful and extreme music that he creates, and sees it as a form of belief.

Worldwide vendetta, these reparations above cheddar / We got to fuckin' get it together
The artist is calling for reparations for the crimes that have been committed against black people, and is calling for unity in the struggle to achieve this.

So each one, teach one, fo' the straggle / Bein' black in America's some shit to juggle
The artist is calling on people to share their knowledge and to support each other in the struggle against racism and oppression.

They won't give motherfuckers a job / They wanna throw you in the pen when you forced to rob
The artist is highlighting the injustice of a system that offers no opportunities for black people to improve their lives, and often punishes them harshly for resorting to crime to survive.

But the Villain is back, with the Black Panther of rap / Paris my nigga, you other fools never got bigger
The artist is referring to himself as a villain, and as a symbol of black resistance, in the tradition of the Black Panthers.

I make this whole system quiver / With the street shit I'ma deliver, from my villa
The artist sees himself as a powerful force that can make the whole system tremble with the energy and truth of his music.

Here I go again scarin' people to death / America hold yo' breath, we the last left
The artist is scaring people with the idea that he and his music represent the last hope for fighting against oppression and injustice in America.

And still got my black ass on the bottom / You motherfuckers in the jury that's why I shot 'em
The artist is highlighting the fact that black people are systematically discriminated against and oppressed, and is referencing a specific act of violence that he may have committed in response.

I shot down one, to get away from two / Now tell me what the fuck am I supposed to do
The artist is explaining his reasons for committing an act of violence, and is asking a rhetorical question to highlight the hopelessness and desperation he feels.

Bust it, we're Public Enemy number one...
The song ends with a reiteration that Public Enemy is seen as a major force in the world of hip-hop, and a voice for the oppressed and marginalized.