Smartz
Scarface Lyrics

It's been a long time comin
I've been gone for a while, but now I'm back with my gangsta rap

But now I'm back up in this bitch to hit these niggas with this gangsta shit
I'm back to shake things up with my hardcore rap music

My shit don't switch, I'm 10 years in, and ain't changed one bit
My rap style has stayed consistent over the past decade

It's all about the real, nigga
I only rap about what's authentic and true

And won't sell out for ? ? ? with tommy hilfiger
I won't compromise my music for commercial gain or fashion trends

Fucker, I figure niggas wanna see
I believe people want to see the side of society not shown on TV

The side of society they don't see on tv
I want to bring attention to the realities of life that are not shown in the media

So when I bring the shit, I bring the shit like I seen it
I rap about what I've experienced firsthand and don't hold back

And when I scream the shit, I sing the shit like I mean it
My passion and emotions are felt in my music

No secret, these muthafuckas figure I'm a threat
People see me as a threat because I expose the truth about society

Cause I ain't fallin short to the traps the demon set
I won't be caught up in the negative influences of society

Now sweat, cause now I got my head in your books
I'm reading up on the system in place to gain a better understanding

And when I think 'cracker', my definition read 'crook'
I associate the word 'cracker' with someone who is corrupt

Now look, we're livin under laws that they set
We're living under the laws dictated by those in power

Back then we were treated like dogs and wasn't shit
In the past, we were treated as inferior beings without value

And slowly but surely the shit changed
Over time, the system has improved for black people

But if you black, then you get blamed
Even though things have improved, black people are still often blamed for problems

A damn shame, that means this muthafucka's one-sided
It's unfortunate that the system is biased against black people

And blacks, we get lost in the sauce, because we unguided
We often lack guidance and support in trying to navigate the system

These muthafuckas had a plan from the start
The system was designed to give power to a certain group of people from the beginning

Get what they can get and rip they assholes apart
The people in power are only interested in benefiting themselves and exploiting others

They smart
Those in power are cunning and intelligent

You niggas better watch yo ass
Black people need to be vigilant and aware of the system's traps

It's up to us for how long we gon' last
We have the power to fight back and determine our own future

I declare an all-out attack
I'm ready to take on the system and fight for what's right

Let's take our minds behind enemy lines, so we can see how the demon acts
We need to be informed about the system's tactics in order to fight back effectively

And how he set us up for failure in the first place
The system was designed to make it difficult for black people to succeed from the beginning

And why the fuck did we just settle for a birthday
Why did we settle for the bare minimum in terms of civil rights?

You see, I'm hip to the games that you run
I understand the tricks and manipulations that are used against black people

Like the games you run unfair, we can get no fair one
The system is rigged against us and it's hard to fight fairly

Cause we was dealt the bad hand from the jump
Black people were set up for failure from the start

And we can't deal, so we jack and get drunk
We turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms when we can't deal with the system's challenges

And might end up locked down or six feet
We risk being imprisoned or killed because of the system's injustices

But in these streets a muthafucka gots to eat
It's difficult to survive in this environment without resorting to crime

You can't sleep, cause if you're caught sleep, you gots to pay
We constantly have to be alert and on guard to avoid being punished by the system

And just like everyone left you got your day
Those in power will eventually face consequences for their actions

And these days were meant for all to keep tryin
We need to keep fighting for justice and equality

But we can't relate, so we fall and keep dyin
It's hard to stay motivated and optimistic when the system is constantly working against us

Open your muthafuckin eyes who your enemy
We need to be aware of who's really responsible for our difficulties

The muthafuckas dyin or the muthafuckas killin you?
Are we more concerned about our own internal conflicts or the external forces harming us?

You put your crack on my table
People in power try to blame black people for the drug epidemic

I turn my axe on my neighbor
We turn on each other because of the system's manipulations and injustices

And my back to my savior
We turn away from our faith and spirituality in the face of these challenges

You had me thinkin you were almighty
We once believed those in power were all-powerful and untouchable

But to the almighty you're just a man that's really all tiny
Those in power are ultimately insignificant in the grand scheme of things

The maker will open up our minds to see
God will help us see the truth about the system and how to overcome it

That heaven ain't a place here on earth, you gots to leave
True peace and happiness can't be found in this world, we need to look beyond it

And once we leave, we stand between eternal peace and eternal pain
After death, we either face eternal happiness or suffering

And you the beast shall meet eternal flame
Those who have done evil in this life will face punishment in the afterlife

So let it rain, wash away up all my bad things
We need to seek forgiveness for our mistakes and work towards a better future

And put some laughter in our hearts again
We need to find joy and happiness in life despite the challenges we face

Now black men, stand up, let's come together as a whole race
Black people need to unite and fight together for justice and equality

And don't be fed up by the old days
We shouldn't be discouraged by past failures or injustices

They try to do us like the indians, killin us like wild beast
Black people are often subjected to the same brutality and inhumane treatment as Native Americans

And show more love for the chinese
Other minority groups receive more favorable treatment from the system

And kept us trapped up in a small room
The system has kept black people confined to a limited space with limited opportunities

And made decisions on our life we accepted that left us all doomed
We've accepted the system's decisions about our lives even though they've led to our downfall

They sabotaged and they camouflaged
The system has actively worked against us while pretending to be supportive

But if these niggas came to crank up some shit, then I be down to ride
If other black people are ready to fight for what's right, I'm willing to join them

The only way to beat em is to think, cause they smart
We need to use our intelligence and strategize in order to overcome the system