Upside Down
Royce Da 5'9" Benny The Butcher Ashley Sorrell Lyrics

Their lies
The deceptive words and falsehoods

Upside down, upside down, down
Twisted and distorted, causing confusion and chaos

When you pull up, will you pull it?
Will you take action and follow through on your words?

Are you the shooter? Trigger puller
Are you the one who takes decisive action and gets things done?

Do you back up what you say you'll do?
Do you follow through on your commitments?

Or Mr. Shoulda-Woulda?
Do you make excuses and fail to take action?

Do you give back to the hood you from?
Do you support and contribute to your community?

Or run, go to the jeweler?
Do you prioritize material possessions over giving back?

When you got beef, do you stand or run?
Do you face conflicts head-on or avoid them?

Or talk from your computer?
Do you talk tough online but fail to take real-world action?

Do you boss up? Put your people on?
Do you take charge and empower those around you?

Or hate 'cause you can't do it?
Do you resent others' success because you lack the ability?

Will you speak the truth to power?
Will you courageously voice the truth to those in authority?

Or be silent, bite the bullet?
Or choose to remain silent and endure the consequences?

Which one are you?
Which type of person do you portray?

Why the gay niggas tryna fuck the straight niggas
Why do some gay individuals pursue straight individuals sexually?

That's tryna fuck the gay bitches that look just like the straight niggas?
Who in turn pursue gay women who resemble straight men?

While the straight niggas that the gay bitches tryna look just like
While heterosexual men strive to resemble gay men?

Tryna look, just like the gay niggas, I must look just like the grave diggers
Striving to resemble gay men, I appear no different from those attending funerals

You think you the people's champ 'cause people playin' your single
You believe you're highly regarded by the masses because your song is being played

But I don't think that you should keep playin' with me though
But it's unwise for you to continue underestimating me

'Cause every time I squeeze a damn 3-4, that's the reaper playin' bingo
Because when I fire my weapon, it's like the Grim Reaper playing a game of chance

That's a kilogram wrapped up on the Peter Pan Prevost
Referring to a significant amount of drugs being transported on a specific vehicle

Whoever think I'm here to make some corny ass radio
Whoever believes I'm focused on creating mainstream, mediocre music

Viacom jingle got my whole diatribe tangled
Being caught up and manipulated by corporate influence

Sittin' high up on them tires, on my high horse, I'm Django
Displaying arrogance and superiority, comparing himself to the singer in the movie Django Unchained

Likened by white powder, John Stamos
Compared to cocaine, referencing actor John Stamos' alleged drug use

Probably the only artist, who can father time, John Amos
Possibly the only artist who can control and influence the passage of time, referencing actor John Amos

Rapper God erupted out of a Comic-Con-cano
A rap god emerging with incredible force and energy, referencing the Comic-Con convention

Committin' lyrical homicide while beside Premo
Delivering deadly and powerful lyrics alongside DJ Premier

To the downers, I'm Drano, to the genre, I'm Thanos
To those feeling down or negative, I'm like a cleansing solution, to the rap genre, I'm like the all-powerful Thanos

Any spitter think he sicker than that, I have the antidote
Challenging any rapper who believes they're better, offering the cure to their perceived superiority

Take it back to when it was eighths in the pack
Returning to a time when drugs were sold in smaller quantities

Kidnap you over that lil' rap you wrote
Threatening to harm or abduct someone due to the content of their insignificant rap lyrics

Leave your family taken aback
Causing shock and distress to the family of the targeted individual

By the handsome quote, that I left on that ransom note
By the eloquent and impactful words included in the ransom message

I ain't one of these dudes who be computer screen beefin'
I don't engage in online conflicts or arguments

Gorilla nigga, killin' his Twitter TL, verbal abusin' females
Asserting dominance and aggression on Twitter, while verbally mistreating women

Bill Maher use the term 'nigga' so loosely
Commenting on how Bill Maher casually uses racial slurs

'Cause truthfully, he know that he be usin' it on the DL
Because deep down, Bill Maher is aware of his discreet usage of racial slurs

Louis C.K. know he can use it in front of Pookie
Louis C.K. is aware that he can say the slur in front of certain individuals

But know damn well that he wouldn't use it in front of DL
But he knows he would never dare use it in front of DL Hughley

White kids graduate to relationships with a ton of perks
White individuals have advantages and privileges in their relationships

Black kids, just aggravated and had to take a ton of Percs'
Black individuals face frustration and resort to medication to cope

You come to church the 1st and 21st, and when it come to dirt
You only show up to church on specific dates, and when it comes to illegal activities

Gucci ain't the only one's puttin' black faces on front of shirts
Gucci is not the only brand that uses black models in their advertising

Black women wanna be built like cartoon characters, Eric Cartman
A critique on the desire of black women to have exaggerated bodies like cartoon characters, specifically Eric Cartman

That bears a strikin' resemblance to Sara Baartman
Referencing Sara Baartman, a South African woman whose body was objectified and displayed for entertainment

Now Google that when you get a chance
Encouraging the listener to research and learn more about the mentioned historical figure

You gon' find out America's heartless
Discovering that America lacks compassion and empathy

Remember, the effort has to go into the art, not the wave
Emphasizing the importance of focusing on the artistic integrity rather than following trends

Everybody talkin' 'bout they own their masters
Many artists claim to own their music masters

But if the music don't age well, it don't matter
The value of owning the masters diminishes if the music doesn't stand the test of time

It's like you own a hundred percent of nothing
Having complete ownership of something with little intrinsic value

Know your value
Understand and recognize your self-worth

All them times, you gave 'em your best, got you complicatin' your stress
The times when you gave your all, led to increased stress and complications

Cash rules, your last move got 'em contemplatin' your next
The influence of money determines how others perceive and anticipate your future actions

I'm the one behind the wheel when them conversations go left
Taking full control and responsibility when discussions turn confrontational

I need violence, Rasheed Wallace, I'm okay with a TEC
Expressing a willingness to engage in violence, reminiscent of basketball player Rasheed Wallace

What's the difference from a nigga who lived it and storytellers?
Distinguishing between individuals who have firsthand experience and those who fabricate stories

Of course we felons, sold a brick whiter than Tori Spelling
Admitting to criminal activities, including drug dealing

Roll with killers, nobody on my block was poorer than us
Being associated with dangerous individuals, while being financially disadvantaged

I put a fork in the pot and got a euphoric feeling, uh
Cooking drugs and experiencing a sense of intense pleasure and satisfaction

Young heathens clap tools over VVS jewels
Young individuals with criminal tendencies use firearms to steal expensive diamonds

White kids pull heaters at school, wanna CBS News
White children bring guns to school, seeking media attention

Became a legend for the skeptics who ain't believe he that dude
Becoming an iconic figure for those who doubted his abilities

And for mornings, I never ate unless they feed me at school, uh-huh
Depicting a childhood where meals were only provided at school

Servin' out pots, had me turnin' out blocks
Dealing drugs, leading to increased criminal activity

It's Griselda, nigga, you know we The Firm without Fox
Referring to the rap group Griselda, comparing them to The Firm without an undesirable member

Everything about timing and I was stern on my clock
Emphasizing the importance of precise timing and being firm in one's decisions

'Cause niggas out now grindin', tryna earn what I got, uh
Others are currently working hard to achieve what I have accomplished

Stick to the script, my advantage was hustle
Staying focused and dedicated to my goals, with hustle as my advantage

So I'm sayin' off the muscle, I'm here
Asserting that his presence and success are a result of his own efforts

And careers, I could cancel a couple
Having the power to end the careers of a few individuals

The shooter cross the Atlantic to touch you
A hitman traveling a great distance to harm or eliminate you

Rubber bands in the duffle with both hands full, I ain't panic, I juggle
Handling multiple tasks effortlessly and without panic, while carrying bags of money secured with rubber bands

I'm very confident, y'all barely poppin' it, huh
Expressing superior self-assurance, compared to others who have minimal success

Y'all niggas treat every project chick like Kerry Washington
Referring to the objectification and mistreatment of women resembling Kerry Washington

Jail, backstabbin' to Hell, I took a consequence
Facing imprisonment and betrayal, accepting the resulting consequences

A yard big enough at the crib to bury hostages
Having a large enough property to hide or dispose of captives