Deliverance
Sa-Roc Lyrics

If I could get a taste of my freedom, I would savor every tidbit
If I were free, I would cherish every moment and enjoy it to the fullest.

Pilot planes like I was Tuskegee
I can fly planes perfectly, just like the Tuskegee airmen.

The flyest letterman, call me collegiate
I am the best in my game, you can call me collegiate because I am that skilled.

That's why I get violent on these mics
I am fierce and passionate on the mic because I know I'm the best.

Can turn a phrase like Ike and Tina
I am a skilled wordsmith and can craft phrases perfectly, just like Ike and Tina Turner's songs.

Stories bloodied and beaten so well
I can portray stories of struggles and pain exceptionally well, and in great detail.

We're calling 'em red tales, how convenient, facts
Such stories are often referred to as 'red tales', a convenient term for facts that are bloody and brutal.

The struggle I know left physical scars as lasting proof
I bear physical scars from the struggles I've endured, proof that these struggles were real.

Mommy and pops residual trauma pushed them to bottles, Absolut
My parents contended with residual trauma that led them to drink excessively, specifically Absolut Vodka.

Homie, that '90s era was rocky, had to be sly and outfox the coop
The '90s were a tumultuous era, and to survive it was necessary to be clever and sneakier than the game itself.

Everyone knows a rose can grow from cracks
It's common knowledge that roses can grow even from the cracks in concrete or other difficult terrain.

But most don't blossom fruit
Few roses actually blossom into fruit, meaning that it's a rare thing to achieve great success despite difficult circumstances.

So my lyrical watts like miracle drops, BB, I'm Posdnuos
My lyrics are like drops of miracles, and I am completely confident of my skills - just like Posdnuos of De La Soul.

That's De La from the soul
This references De La Soul's very soulful, introspective form of music.

I'm undersold and over hip-hop to boot
I am underrated but dedicated to my craft and my love for hip-hop drives me to work even harder.

They worship green like God
Many people prioritize money and material objects above all else, almost like it's a god.

Got bands to ear like radio's top ten grooves
My music is popular and comparable in quality to the top ten songs on the radio.

My samples clear, I push gems like DeBeers
I make sure that my samples are clear and well-produced, and I am confident about my songs - even like the biggest diamond company, DeBeers.

No conflict, just the truth
I express only the truth in my music, and do not try to create conflict artificially.

See, I'm the plug
I am the go-to person in hip-hop, the one who makes everything happen.

I'm giving the people the power, try not to blow out the fuse
I am empowering the people through my music and pushing them to use that power. But it's important that they don't burn out by using that power excessively.

I'm so close to these lower and upper
I have a good relationship with the lower and upper classes.

Cases that I guess that it's best I recuse
So much so that it's better for me to get out of the way and let that relationship just be.

Telling me I need to party and bullshit to win
People are telling me that I need to indulge in trivial things to achieve success in this industry.

Well then, homie, I guess I'ma lose
But if that's what it takes to achieve success, then I guess I am not going to be successful in the traditional sense.

Ain't no biggie, I'm black obsidian
But that's not going to stop me. I'm still going to push forward and shine, as black obsidian does.

Rap's new Gideon, summon the troops
I am the new leader of the rap scene, and I am calling all my fans and supporters to join me.

I'm just tryna elevate
I am constantly working to improve myself and my skills, to rise to new levels of success.

They wasn't feeling that space shit
Some people in the industry don't vibe with the kind of music I make, which is very otherworldly and futuristic.

Told 'em I was on another level
But I know that I am operating on a different plane altogether.

They said they only investing in fauna
The industry only cares about investing in things that are tangible, like nature.

And flora like pussy and flower petals (No)
They don't see the value of more abstract things like lyrics or musical composition, but only care about the visual appeal of women and nature.

Pardon my tongue
I'm sorry if I come off as crass or vulgar, but I have something important to say.

But I grew up building with gods and sparring with horny devils
I was raised in a spiritual community, and I have had to contend with forces that are both good and evil.

You rumble with dogs
If you try to compete with me, you will fail.

You come up with fleas and pottymouths trying to blacken the kettle
You will ultimately fail, but in the process, you will bring negativity and chaos into the lives of others.

I am not an island
I cannot operate in isolation, but instead rely on the culture and community of hip-hop for support.

Hold up the diaspora with my limbs
As a member of the African diaspora, I am using my artistic talents to uplift and encourage my people.

Fuck up the system with this atypical gab
I am going to shake up the system by creating music that is different and unconventional from what's currently popular.

Some Converse and nylons
My unique style is a mix of different elements, ranging from sneakers to nylons.

I am the calm version of a storm brewing
I bring a sense of calm into the rap game, but I also have the potential to create a massive stir in the industry.

I'm a monsoon in Thailand
Just like a monsoon in Thailand, I am a refreshing and unstoppable force in the rap scene.

And if my Black fist and my womb irks you
And if someone is offended by the sight of my black feminist activism, or by the fact that I have a womb.

Here's the world's smallest violin
That person's complaints and concerns are so petty that they merit only the world's smallest violin playing in response.

I just want a group of loyal fam
Despite all the challenges I face, all I really want is a group of like-minded and loyal individuals to support me.

And if I win, bet the crew eats, my God
And if I do manage to achieve success, I promise to share that success with my team and all the people who support me.

This a stress-free zone (my God, my God)
I am trying to create a space where everyone can feel welcome and happy, free from stress and worry.

This the best freedom
This kind of freedom, where everyone supports each other and works towards a common goal, is the best kind of freedom there is.

I'm just tryna elevate
Once again, all I want is to keep improving myself and my music, pushing to new heights of success.

Ya dig?
Do you understand what I'm saying?