Too Late
Reflection Eternal Lyrics

Yo, when the bass thump, the place jump Like it's way crunk, yeah Fake punks get they face lumped Sent to the most high, by the most fit
The bass in the music makes people get up and dance uncontrollably. Fake people who do not respect the true spirit of hip-hop get beat up and sent away by the higher powers.

You gotta do, fuck that almost shit The fam is close knit You diggin', know the clock don't stop tickin'
You have to give your all, never settle for mediocrity, and always work hard to be part of the true hip-hop community. The family is strong and united, and time keeps moving forward regardless of setbacks.

Glocks still spittin', the whole block politickin' Like presidents with they minds dead on arrival Leaving no evidence of a struggle for survival
Despite the violence and politics of the neighborhood, guns are still used and those in charge are apathetic. Disadvantaged people are forced to fight without leaving any evidence of the turmoil in the community.

Songs relevant to the times like the psalms read in the Bible Stepping to this leaves thoughts in your head 'it's suicidal'
The songs being played and created speak truth to the current times much like the psalms in the Bible. Trying to challenge this type of music and the ideas it promotes may lead to harm and mental distress.

It's the T to the A-L-I-B the deep rooter Rolling with my wanna battle cats who chief buddha And see through the overspecialized, underpressurized No lie texturized, emcees who got the masses mesmerized
My name is Talib, and I represent the true roots of hip-hop. I team up with those who want to fight for this culture and those who can see through the false promises of other rappers who lack passion or talent but still manage to attract many fans.

With empty rhetoric, they better quit Niggas so hollow that they echo like sentiments
Rappers who use repetitive and meaningless lyrics should stop and try to be more creative. They are so empty that they are like echoes, only repeating what has been said before.

Nowadays rap artists coming half-hearted Commercial like pop, or underground like black markets Where were you the day hip-hop died? Is it too early to mourn? Is it too late to ride?
Many current rappers are not giving it their all and producing music catered to making a profit. This is a betrayal to the true essence of hip-hop. It's hard to say whether it's still possible to save this culture or whether it's too late.

Kwa is chillin', Tone is chillin' What more can I say, we stay building And make killings
My friends Kwa and Tone are relaxed and comfortable. We continue to work together to create something meaningful, and it often brings us success.

Take children through the wilderness, by the hand It's a great feeling, show 'em how to be a man
We are leading the youth through hard times and helping them become better people. It is a rewarding experience to guide someone through their life journey into adulthood.

Exactly, pack trees in my khakis My sound fat like a Neve while you thin like a Mackie C'mon, shine so bright when I walk by You got ta squint like the motherfucking sun in your eye
That's right, I always have weed on me. My music sounds rich and full, while yours sounds thin and unimpressive. I make such an impact that my presence alone demands attention.

What! Say somethin, you stay frontin It ain't nothing, let off like I'm big game hunting Me and Tek stay way blunted Wave running on beaches with white sand With a slight tan
Go ahead and speak up if you have an issue with me, don't just pretend to be something you're not. It's nothing to me, and I let my words be like the shots I fire when I'm hunting big game. My friend Tek and I are always smoking weed and living life by the beach with a nice tan.

Smack the mic stand with my right hand When I'm excited Leave you so far in the dust that you forced to bite it On fire like property lost to riots Yo, ain't no stopping us when we all united
I hit the mic stand with my hand when I'm feeling hype. I leave other rappers so far behind that they become just dust. I'm so amazing that I set things on fire like a riot, and when we are all working together, nothing can stop us.