Can't Mess
Square One Lyrics

Rasul Allah master supreme, catastrophy's theme
Referring to oneself as a master of rap and comparing one's style to a catastrophe that impacts the industry as a whole.

Traded my laughter for dreams, last to be seen
Sacrificing personal pleasure to pursue artistic dreams, even if it means being overlooked by the mainstream.

On magazines the footage on your TV-screen
Acknowledging the superficiality of the music industry and how it values image over substance, as evidenced by magazine covers and music videos.

I rather get paid and spit sixteen
Choosing to focus on making money and delivering memorable 16-bar verses (known as '16s') rather than worrying about fame or popularity.

Even with a telescope ya couldn't see me split this cream
Using wordplay to express that success and wealth can't be detected from a distance, and that one's true value is more than what meets the eye.

Hit this scheme, watch me tongue-kiss this dream
Promoting the idea of chasing one's dreams with passion and determination, even if others may not understand or support them.

No mean that's word on my cousine Shireen
Asserting the truthfulness of one's words, as confirmed by a trusted family member.

Ain't move of ya'l can touch or fuck with this team!
Declaring superiority and dominance over other rappers, with confidence in one's skills and the collective strengths of one's crew.

Hey yo welcome to the SQUARE MC’s better beware
Issuing a warning to other MCs who may not be prepared for the lyrical prowess and prowess of the SQUARE crew.

Grab a microphone, run for cover & stand clear
Encouraging other MCs to step up their game and prepare for the fire they will face when battling the SQUARE team on the mic.

Fuck an introduction got no time for fanfare
Rejecting the idea of self-promotion or wasting time on pleasantries, since true talent should speak for itself.

To get to me, you've got to go through my man here
Asserting the importance of loyalty and brotherhood, and how one's crew members will always have one's back in any situation.

Lyrics like sharp spears cut the listener's ears
Using poetic language to describe the impact of one's rhymes, which are so powerful they can pierce through any listener's defenses.

Leavin' you dumb with no eardrum beggin' to hear
Highlighting the profound effect of one's lyrics, which can leave listeners in awe or shock and eager for more.

Man of the year 'GIANNI' your label should've signed me
Calling out the music industry for overlooking talent that doesn't fit their narrow mold or commercial demands.

Untill then I keep building living devinely!
Staying positive and focused on one's goals despite the challenges, and maintaining a sense of spiritual connection or purpose.

[Chorus:] Can't mess with the gods, Baby To all you pretty MC's Can't get with these (twice)
Repeating the hook which boasts of the SQUARE's untouchable and unparalleled skills, and daring other MCs to try to challenge that status.

The fact is you can't sack these black quarterbacks
Playing on the sports analogy of 'quarterback', which represents the leading and strategic position on the field. Asserting that the SQUARE crew has that same level of leadership and control, but with added power from their blackness.

We're strapped like some cats with love for Arafat
Using a slang term for being armed (i.e. 'strapped') to affirm the SQUARE's readiness for any conflict, but with a nod to a politically charged symbol of solidarity and resistance (i.e. Yasser Arafat).

New Jacks need to practice they plan to attack
Suggesting that young and inexperienced rappers need to hone their skills and strategy before thinking of challenging the SQUARE team.

We influence the masses it shows in their acts
Acknowledging the power and impact of hip-hop culture, and how the SQUARE's music can inspire and shape the behavior of their fans.

Exposing they're wack, take their cloth off their back
Claiming a role as a gatekeeper of hip-hop culture, and calling out other rappers who don't meet the standards of authenticity or skill.

While I’m posing for ad’s Iman's composing the tracks
Bringing in a reference to fashion icon and model Iman (who is also a Muslim and the wife of David Bowie) to affirm the SQUARE's aesthetic and cultural values. Implying that the SQUARE is focused on creating quality music rather than just posing for commercial reasons.

Like that and Eddi's throwing on the wax
Referring to DJ Eddi Bo's skill on the turntables (i.e. 'wax') and confirming the importance of having a sharp and experienced DJ to complement the rapper's rhymes.

So many hos at shows front-rows be packed
Bringing in a reference to the presence of women (i.e. 'hos') at hip-hop shows, which can partly explain the dedicated and enthusiastic fanbase of the SQUARE.

And perhaps curiosity kills that cat
Reflecting on the risks and dangers that come with the hip-hop lifestyle, as well as the influence it can have on young and impressionable fans.

Mad rappers get jacked plus x-ed on their backs
Playing on the slang term for 'getting robbed' (i.e. 'jacked') and suggesting that rappers who don't respect the SQUARE or hip-hop culture in general may face retribution or violence.

Infinite stacks, cut like pieces of crack
Describing the immense wealth and financial success that can come from the music industry (i.e. 'infinite stacks'), but also highlighting the moral and social cost of such wealth (i.e. 'pieces of crack').

Beats that you lack all you MC's get smacked
Asserting the importance of having strong and original beats to accompany the rapper's lyrics, and warning other MCs that they will face defeat if they don't have that same quality.

We use turntables while you spit off dat
Acknowledging the difference in style and skill between the SQUARE team's use of turntables (i.e. DJing) and other rappers who rely more on digital or pre-recorded tracks (i.e. 'dat' = digital audio tape).

It's like Mugsy Bogues, against Big Shaq
Using the analogy of an undersized basketball player (i.e. Mugsy Bogues) facing off against a much larger and stronger player (i.e. Big Shaquille O'Neal) to describe the mismatched competition between the SQUARE and other MCs.

See it ain’t where I’m from it’s where I’m busting my caps
Reminding listeners that talent and hard work are more important than one's background or upbringing, and that success can come from any corner of the world if one has the skills and dedication.

And if you don’t know where to put it just fill in the gaps
Offering some advice to other rappers who may be struggling with their rhymes or flow, and suggesting that they should be creative and experiment until they find what works for them.

Watch me run with your queen through the garden of eden
Using provocative imagery to describe the sexual prowess and romantic conquests of the rapper, and perhaps also suggesting the rapper's spiritual or philosophical superiority over his rivals.

Teach her the Science of how to father my semen
Using metaphysical language to boast of one's sexual skills and ability to procreate, while also tying it to the idea of creating something powerful and transformative (i.e. the 'Science').

Party with demons, liquor and a jar full of reefer
Describing the hedonistic lifestyle of a successful rapper, which can involve drugs, alcohol, and other forms of indulgence that may also come with risks and negative consequences (i.e. the 'demons').

Show off my heater before putting size between her
Playfully boasting of carrying a gun (i.e. 'heater') as a sign of power and protection, but then using the gun to create distance or take control of a situation.

Lie I need her might even buy her sneaker's
Ironically playing with the idea of materialism and consumerism, and how even romantic relationships can be seen as transactions or displays of wealth or status.

Untill the trick starts to flip and jeoperdize my freedom
Acknowledging the risks and potential loss of freedom that come with living a life of excess and indulgence, which can attract negative attention from authorities or rivals.

That's when I passed her number to Johnny McEnroe 'cause he sure knows how to mack a ho
Jokingly suggesting that the responsibility of managing romantic relationships can be passed on to someone else (i.e. Johnny McEnroe, a retired tennis player known for his temper and rebellious attitude), and downplaying the emotional or ethical aspects of such relationships by using a derogatory term ('ho').

If life's a bitch then I'm goin' to fuck it 'till I die
Using a crude metaphor to express a nihilistic or hedonistic worldview, which sees life as a struggle or adversary that can only be conquered through aggressive and carnal behavior.

Have her laying on her stomach while she's reaching for the sky
Continuing the metaphor of sexual conquest and power, and using evocative imagery to describe the submissive role of the female partner and the dominance of the male partner.

Hitting it so hard leaving marks on her thighs I do my work in the dark before the sunrise
Using aggressive and violent language to describe sexual behavior, as well as highlighting the secrecy and shame that often come with such behavior (i.e. doing it in the dark before the sunrise).

Look in my eyes, do I look like a nigger that lies?
Calling out the racial stereotypes and prejudices that can affect black men, and challenging the listener to question those assumptions based on the rapper's confident and sincere gaze.

On some shit that most brothers can only fantasize
Acknowledging the potential shock or awe that can come with hearing such vulgar or explicit lyrics, and positioning oneself as a daring and boundary-pushing artist.

Singing on your dingaling it happens worldwide
Mockingly referring to the shallow and crass themes that many rappers rely on to build a fanbase, and suggesting that such behavior is not unique or special, but rather ubiquitous.

Disrespect yourself and damage your girl's pride
Closing the song with a message of self-respect and respect towards women, and warning against the destructive and toxic behaviors that can come with sexual conquests and excessive indulgence.