Enemy
Roc Raida Lyrics

I drive up and down Harlem blocks
I am frequently seen driving around different areas of Harlem.

Iced down medallions cops think I'm selling rocks
Because of my flashy jewelry, police officers suspect that I am involved in selling drugs.

Pulling me over too see if I'm drunk
Police stop me for random breathalyzer tests on suspicion of drunk driving.

but I'm soberm they wouldn't fuck with me if I drove a Nova
I am always sober and clear-headed while driving my car. I believe police would not bother me if I drove a less flashy car like a Chevy Nova.

Listen Columbo you're mad because your money come slow
I address police officers as 'Columbo' and suggest that their jealousy stems from their slow earnings.

And what you make in a year I make in one show
I boast how much money I make from my performances in a year, that it's more than what the police officers make in one year combined.

Now you want to frisk me and search my ride
Police officers search me and my car for any illegal activity.

Call me all kinda names try to hurt my pride
Police officers use derogatory language to try and degrade me and affect my sense of self-worth.

You're just mad 'cause I'm a young cat
Police officers are envious of me because I'm a young man who's already achieved success.

Pockets dumb fat, talkin' bout where the gun at
My pockets are full of money and people constantly ask me where I keep my gun for protection.

I been there and done that
I have already experienced the criminal lifestyle and don't want to go back to it.

I'm through with that illegal life I'm stayin' legit
I have turned my life around and am now living a legal and ethical lifestyle.

I love to see cars come cruisin' bye and playin' my shit
It brings me joy to see people driving by in their cars while listening to my music.

I walk around with six thou without the pistol
I carry around six thousand dollars in cash without any weapons for protection.

My whole click's wild I'm rich Pah
My entire crew is unpredictable and I have now become wealthy.

No more sticks I'm makin' hits now
I'm no longer carrying guns but am now producing successful music hits.

I drink Cristal I'm through breaking laws
I now drink expensive champagne and live a legal lifestyle.

I don't sell coke anymore I do tours
I'm no longer involved in drug dealing but instead earn a living by performing tours.

So get that flashlight out of my face
I ask police officers to stop shining a flashlight in my face.

To bring me down Jake do whatever it takes
Police officers will do whatever it takes to try and bring me down.

Word up them federals got my phone and my house tapped
Federal law enforcement officers have my phone and house under surveillance.

Praying that I fall for the mouse trap, I doubt that
The law enforcement is hoping I make a mistake, but I don't think it will happen.

Why do I end up in so much shit
I question why I always end up in trouble and getting into bad situations.

I don't came way too far to be calling it
I have come too far in my life to give up now.

Jake want to lock me up even though I'm legit
Police officers are trying to arrest me even though I am now living a legal life.

They can't stand to see a young brother pockets get thick
Police officers are envious of my success and newfound wealth.

Hey yo enough is enough federals try to set me up
I'm fed up with the constant surveillance and attempts to incriminate me by federal law enforcement.

Put me in cuffs and crush what I lost into dust
If police arrest me, they will take everything I own and destroy it.

Plus they want a nigga
Police officers are specifically targeting me because I'm a Black man.

But they know Big Joey Crack ain't never rat a cat that he know
Police officers know that I would never snitch on someone I know and I am trustworthy.

I left the streets alone, and almost killed his mama
I made the decision to leave the criminal lifestyle behind and almost died in the process.

So I'm a keep doin' what I'm doin'
I'm going to continue living my honest and legitimate life.

Pursuin' my dream til there enough cream to start my own union
I'm going to continue chasing my dreams until I am wealthy enough to start my own business.

And show these kids how legit it is
I want to set an example for younger generations that living a legal lifestyle is possible and rewarding.

Shit is real I use a steel but now I own several businesses
I acknowledge that the past was difficult and I used to carry a gun, but now I have multiple successful businesses.

So where is your witness that you claim to have sayin'
I challenge police officers to provide proof of their accusations against me.

Extortin' New York and not payin' tax
Police officers are accusing me of extorting people in New York and evading taxes.

I lean back playin' the role playin' too low
I lay low and try to stay out of sight from law enforcement.

But it's the same ol Joe so don't get K.O.
I'm still the same person, so don't underestimate me and try to bring me down.

What would you do if the vicious enemy suddenly started comin at you armed to the teeth and ready to kill you
I pose the question of what a person would do if faced with a violent enemy ready to attack them.