The Creator
Santigold vs. Switch and FreQ Nasty Lyrics

Got no need for the fancy things
I don't need the luxuries of life

All the attention that it brings
I don't care about being the center of attention

Tell me no, I say yes, I was chosen
I do what I want and I know I was meant to do it

And I will deliver the explosion
And I will make a big impact

Can't say it's gonna get me far
I don't know if what I'm doing will lead to success

Do no good to say what you are
It's pointless to brag about yourself

I run the streets and I break up houses
I control the streets and I have power

River runs deep and the flame devours it
Even the strongest things can be destroyed

Me, I'm a Creator
I am an artist who creates

Thrill is to make it up
Creating something new is what excites me

The rules I break got me a place
Breaking the norms helped me gain recognition

Up on the radar
Now people know who I am

Me, I'm a Taker
I am a risk taker

Know what the stakes are
I understand the risks involved

Can't roll it back, it's understood
I can't take back what I've done, everyone knows it

Got to play our cards
We have to make the best of what we have

Sit tight I know what you are
I know who you really are

Mad bright but you ain't no star
You may be talented, but you don't have star power

Polish up 'til you make it gleam
Work hard to make yourself shine

Your M.O, I know what you mean
I know your motives

Tail ridin' and I know it's true
You're following the trends, and I know it

While they screamin' I love you
People may like you, but it's not real love

Down deep you know there ain't no flow
You lack a genuine connection with your audience

A soul decay, was D.O.A
Your soul is dead and you never had a chance

I know what you here for now
I know your intentions now

Words out you're an idea whore though
You're always stealing other people's ideas

Now don't you crush on me
Don't try to copy me

I'll see you in your pipe dreams
You'll never realize your unrealistic dreams

Whether or not you know it's true
You may not admit it, but it's true

You're who they dictate to
You're not really in control, they are

That shit must hurt real bad
That must be really painful

Fakin' what you wish you had
You're not really happy with what you have

Here all the folks come ask about me
Now people are interested in me

Band wagon, know they used to doubt me
People who didn't believe in me are now following me

Blind side tend to hit real hard
When you least expect it, things can hurt a lot

You should heed the warning, get a body guard
You need to be prepared for anything

Steady friction in this bitch
There's always some sort of conflict

Creepin' in just like an itch
The problems keep building up slowly

So far I got the last laugh
So far, I have succeeded despite the odds

Still the rich rise up, still I live fast
The wealthy continue to succeed, and I still live recklessly

Wouldn't know it face to face
You wouldn't recognize me in person

Got no soul and got no taste
I have no depth or substance

Moving in speed up the pace
I'm going quickly, and I'm not slowing down

I got it locked though, what a waste
I have control, but it's not being used effectively

All the talk is standard fare
Everyone is saying the same thing

Walk the walk if it gets you there
Take action to achieve success

On the grind 'til the gig is up
I'm working hard until the job is done

I'm 'a smash 'em down
I'm going to crush my opponents

Put a muzzle on them like "what!"
I'm going to shut them up completely