Touch
Shura [feat. Talib Kweli] Lyrics

Oh what's up everybody this is rick james
The singer greets everyone in the style of Rick James

We make the music that change your life
The singer claims that their music has the power to change lives

'Bout to touch you just right
The singer is promising to provide some kind of special experience

All night we gonna to shine the light
The artist will keep the energy and atmosphere lively all night long

Piakhan floating on the mighty clouds of joy
The artist references a heavenly image to express a feeling of freedom and happiness

Building a future, yo, for my baby boy (uh huh)
The singer is working hard to create a better future for his child

I moved form the hood yet the shit still in me
The singer has left his old neighborhood, but his experiences there still shape who he is

And your opinion is nothing to me
The artist doesn't care about the opinions of others

I have plenty like bein' out of prison
The artist values his freedom after being in prison

With a roof over my dome
The artist is grateful to have a place to live

And possessing the gift such as sparking the microphone
The singer is skilled at rapping and performing

Accumulate the provolone makin' it happen with talib
The artist is making money and working with Talib Kweli to create music

A nattian cat we got em' snappin' roberta flackin' the track and
The singer and Talib Kweli are captivating listeners with their music like Roberta Flack

Killin' em softly with out flossin'
The singer is making an impact without being flashy

But yet the shine is glossy
The singer is still successful and shines bright

And the run the lyrical train through your brain shit
The artist's lyrics are impactful and memorable

Strategy pain, I'm on some clubber lane shit
The artist is on a different level like Clubber Lang from Rocky III

With the iron, ain't no use in you trying "I ain't lyin'
The singer is confident and not lying when he says he is skilled

Through your ears mesmerize em'
The singer's words are captivating and entrancing

It's about time we started risin'
The artist believes it is time to rise up and make a change

Once again replace bullets with words, try to make it fun again
The artist wants to use music as a way to spread positivity instead of violence

If they put my life on the screen then its got to be the imax
The artist's life story would be larger than life on an IMAX screen

I live large stroke your mind, till you reach climax
The singer's music has a big impact on the listener's mind and emotions

Terrorist hijack on hi tek fly tracks front don't try that
The artist warns against anyone who tries to mess with their music

What's that all about with the feedback?
The singer questions why people are giving unnecessary feedback

All up in my mouth we don't need that
The singer doesn't want to hear unwanted criticism or opinions

Enjoy life open up a tree sack
The singer encourages listeners to enjoy life and smoke weed

Take a trip past thought no passport just leave that
The artist wants to take listeners on a journey in their minds without needing a physical passport

The asphalt is the place to be at
The artist enjoys being on the streets and experiencing life

Where the people fire burn so bright you can see that believe that
The singer is inspired by the passionate people he encounters

It ain't light music (no)
The singer's music is not just shallow, fun music

We make the right music (true)
The artist's music is meaningful and impactful

Keep it tight music (yes)
The artist's music is well-crafted and impressive

Affirmin' life music (come on)
The artist's music is meant to inspire and uplift listeners

It's like girls got the bass all up in they hips
The singer is referencing the way music affects people physically

My favorite part on the face is the shape of the lips
The artist is expressing his physical attraction to women

Yeah I wanna touch you there (right there)
The singer is expressing his desire for physical intimacy

Your mind is my concubine, when I deliver shivers up your spine
The singer's music has a powerful effect on the listener's mind and emotions

Wordsy and that's your soul like the bread and wine
The singer's words have a spiritual impact on the listener

My brain is embedded with rhyme, that's ahead of they time
The artist's lyrics are innovative and forward-thinking

I rock the better design
The artist's music is of a higher quality than others

You cats ain't got the touch
Others don't have the same kind of impact or skill as the singer

You all suck, like getting head from a dime
The singer is saying that others are bad at what they do, using a crude analogy

I run up in em and, touch them with the rhythm and
The artist's music has a physical impact on listeners

Clutch em' if they tremblin'
The artist uses his music to support and empower listeners

It's a rush like adrenaline, at a point break the joint shake
The artist's music is exciting and has a strong impact on listeners

When you play this (yeah), your crew is haters when they come
The singer's music is so good that it makes others jealous

Through with the newest latest (like that)
The artist's music is fresh and current

Reflection eternal
The singer reflects on the meaning and impact of their music

Shine light bright like the day till the sky turn purple
The singer wants to shine a light on important issues until they are resolved

And the moon arrive, reflection through the night
The singer's music will continue to resonate even after the day is over

With the rhythm, the rhythm, god bless the rhythm
The artist praises the importance of rhythm in music

It's the rhythm, rhythm; yes ya'll the rhythm
The artist emphasizes the significance of rhythm in music

Shorty on the dance floor giving me rhythm
The singer is inspired by someone dancing to the music

Hi tek make ya'll nod ya'll neck to the rhythm
The singer praises Hi-Tek's production skills and their ability to create music that makes people move