Retrospective
Qari Lyrics
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Drag it to the basement I’m a hazard to the nation like the cabinet
Ask me what I’m waiting for I’m smackin all the racists with a Kaepernick
Papa used to have the chirp I walked into the kitchen caught him bagging it
Used wanna be just like my papa he was Four Corner Hustling
Jumping on the bed I bust my head and now I’m bleeding on my cousin nem
You don’t wanna end up like your cousin praising prison always duckin in
Used to wanna be just like my cousins til I saw they had no common sense
Disappointment in their eyes
All ready for the world
Already in disguise
Already criticized villainized victimized
Manipulated hypnotized synthesized
Bitches faking colorblind all the time
You should be proud and (Black girl)
Know what it means they really can’t even be round a (Black girl)
You should be scared cause one day you might end up raising (Black girls)
Children and men together we should be praising (Black)
Protecting and loving not stressing a woman they raised him
We should be thankful
Making the world (Black)
Making America (Black)
Smoking America pack
Chimeras is back
Scared of they half
Scared what they have
Selling white girls to the white girls
Late nights light earls
My nine shine like
White pearl handled 380 for my baby plus Mercedes
I was raised by a wild (Black girl)
Thats's why I hope my child a (Black girl)
That’s why I need a bad (Black girl)
Creator of the world
Navigator of the soul
Met her on Black Planet I was lookin for some hoes
Yellow-bones in my telephone lookin for some hope
Brown skin long legs summer time smokin on some dro
Turkey tips in the Hundreds shorty posted wit the Folks
Fine as hell find the scale got weight don’t wait for bail
Great escapes no trails
This ain’t no paperweight
My paper weigh a whale
Shark's lemon pepper nails
Versace or Chanel her smell
The song "Retrospective" by Qari addresses a wide range of issues, including race, crime, and family. The lyrics to this song suggest that Qari has seen and experienced many things throughout his life, both positive and negative. He opens the song with the Islamic greeting "assalamualaikum," which means "peace be upon you." He then talks about his struggles and how he is facing them head-on. He refers to himself as a "hazard to the nation" and compares himself to the cabinet, implying that he is a threat to society. Qari also mentions the racist views of some people and how they need to be confronted. He talks about his father's drug-dealing past and how he used to want to be like him. He also references his family members and how they are often criticized and victimized by society. The song ends on a hopeful note, with Qari expressing a desire to protect and love the next generation of black girls and women.
Overall, Qari's lyrics in "Retrospective" are complex and thought-provoking. He covers a variety of topics, from racial profiling to family dynamics. The song is a reflection on his life and experiences, and it offers a glimpse into the world of a young black man in America.
Line by Line Meaning
Assalamualaikum ain’t no passing this I’m facing this and ashin it
I am not avoiding my problems, I am facing them head-on.
Drag it to the basement I’m a hazard to the nation like the cabinet
I am dangerous to society, like a hazardous substance.
Ask me what I’m waiting for I’m smackin all the racists with a Kaepernick
I will fight against racism and support the black community, even if it means going against mainstream ideals and beliefs.
Papa used to have the chirp I walked into the kitchen caught him bagging it
My dad used to sell drugs, and I remember catching him while he was preparing to do so.
Used wanna be just like my papa he was Four Corner Hustling
I used to aspire to be like my dad, who was in the drug trade.
Jumping on the bed I bust my head and now I’m bleeding on my cousin nem
I hurt myself while playing, and now my family members are trying to take care of me.
You don’t wanna end up like your cousin praising prison always duckin in
Don't follow in the footsteps of my cousin, who ended up in prison and was always trying to stay out of trouble.
Used to wanna be just like my cousins til I saw they had no common sense
I used to look up to my cousins, but then I realized they were not making wise decisions.
Family full of (Black girls)
I come from a family with a lot of African American women.
Disappointment in their eyes
My family members are not proud of some of my actions.
All ready for the world
My family is ready to face the challenges the world brings.
Already in disguise
We are all hiding our true selves to some extent.
Already criticized villainized victimized
We are constantly being judged, made to feel like we are the bad guys, and victimized.
Manipulated hypnotized synthesized
We are being controlled and influenced by society, media, and popular culture.
Bitches faking colorblind all the time
People pretend to be colorblind and ignore the racial issues in our society.
You should be proud and (Black girl)
Black women should be proud of their race.
Know what it means they really can’t even be round a (Black girl)
Some people are uncomfortable around black women.
You should be scared cause one day you might end up raising (Black girls)
White women should be afraid because they may end up raising black children and may not understand the struggles they face.
Children and men together we should be praising (Black)
We should all support and uplift black men and children.
Protecting and loving not stressing a woman they raised him
We should love and support the women who raised us, rather than causing them stress.
We should be thankful
We should be grateful for everything we have.
Making the world (Black)
We are making the world a place where black people feel safe and accepted.
Making America (Black)
We are making America a place where black people are valued and respected.
Smoking America pack
We are taking over America like a pack of cigarettes, by changing societal norms.
Chimeras is back
I am returning, stronger than ever.
Scared of they half
People are afraid of those who are of mixed race.
Scared what they have
People are afraid of losing their privilege.
Selling white girls to the white girls
Even white girls are victimized and taken advantage of in society.
Late nights light earls
I stay up late, smoking and drinking with friends.
My nine shine like
My gun is shining and catches everyone's attention.
White pearl handled 380 for my baby plus Mercedes
I have a gun and a car for my partner.
I was raised by a wild (Black girl)
I was raised by a strong and independent black woman.
Thats's why I hope my child a (Black girl)
I want my child to be strong and independent like the black women who raised me.
That’s why I need a bad (Black girl)
I need a strong and independent black woman in my life.
Creator of the world
God created the world.
Navigator of the soul
God guides our hearts and souls.
Met her on Black Planet I was lookin for some hoes
I met my partner on a dating site, but it turned out to be more meaningful than I expected.
Yellow-bones in my telephone lookin for some hope
I have light-skinned girls in my phone, hoping to find happiness with one of them.
Brown skin long legs summer time smokin on some dro
I am enjoying the summer with my partner, who has beautiful brown skin and long legs, while we smoke marijuana.
Turkey tips in the Hundreds shorty posted wit the Folks
I am eating turkey tips and hanging out with my group of friends.
Fine as hell find the scale got weight don’t wait for bail
My partner is extremely attractive, and we have enough resources to not have to worry about getting arrested or bailing someone out.
Great escapes no trails
We are able to escape dangerous situations without leaving evidence behind.
This ain’t no paperweight
Our success is not insignificant.
My paper weigh a whale
We are very successful and have a lot of resources and money.
Shark's lemon pepper nails
My partner has sharp, polished nails like a shark, and has a love for lemon pepper seasoning.
Versace or Chanel her smell
My partner smells like high-end fashion brands Versace or Chanel.
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Written by: Qari Delaney, Zak Smith
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