Keep It Moving
Statik Selektah Lyrics

I just can't get over losin' you (Statik Selektah)
Statik Selektah is expressing his inability to move on from a past relationship.

So if I seem (right, yeah)
He acknowledges that his behavior or mood might indicate his emotional state.

Broken and blue (check it out)
He is feeling hurt and sad.

Walk on by
He wants to be left alone and doesn't want to dwell on his feelings.

Now I won't turn the other cheek, or walk away any time it's beef
Statik Selektah won't back down from any conflict or confrontation.

If it's that, it'll be your last shovel
If someone is trying to push him too far, they will be the ones to suffer the consequences.

I guarantee, I tuck a forty 'cause of casualties, I'm war-ready
He is ready for war and has a gun by his side for protection.

I studied 33 Strategies, so wipe the bullet
He has done his research and knows how to strategize in dangerous situations.

It's .223s through your cavities, they'll exit out the back of your mullet
He is warning his enemies that if they mess with him, they will be shot in the head and die instantly.

Should I happen to pull this trigger, so how you figure, nigga?
He is taunting his enemies and questioning their ability to handle the consequences of their actions.

I rid the evidence and wash my sins off in the same river
He would dispose of the evidence and wash away his guilt in a body of water if he needed to cover his tracks.

Possessed by Marcus Garvey, the vessel, the body
He is influenced by the inspirational teachings of Marcus Garvey and sees himself as a vessel for change.

Ancestors inside me, I'm startin' the insurrection
He feels motivated by his ancestors and is beginning a rebellion or uprising.

The pope's blessings upon me couldn't even calm me, protection
Even the blessing of the pope wouldn't be enough to comfort him, he needs security and protection.

Come from prayers, my question, why they try to play us? I'm guessin'
He believes in the power of prayer and questions why some people try to oppress or manipulate others.

It's 'cause I call fundamentals, they might offend you
He believes that his traditional values and beliefs may clash with those of others and may be seen as offensive.

And when I wore my fatigues, what I got into
Statik Selektah is reflecting on some past situation that he got into while wearing his military-style clothing.

On the corner, had power, was a trappin' shorty
He used to sell drugs on the street and had a lot of power in that world.

Makin' plays every hour (yeah), I did it for the glory
He enjoyed the rush that came with making money from illegal activities and taking risks.

Just another nigga from the streets
He sees himself as just another person trying to make a living in a tough environment.

Tryna find himself a lil' piece of the pie
He is attempting to find some success in his life, even if it is just a small portion.

Know it's a bigger picture than the one that meet the eye, so
He recognizes that there is more to life than what is immediately visible and is trying to see the larger picture.

Might have to walk away from this life for my survival
He is considering leaving behind the lifestyle he has been living in order to protect his own well-being and safety.

I got dreams and visions, it's all gettin' colossal
He has big dreams and ideas for his future and his life is moving in a positive direction.

Like movin' mama to a castle
One of his dreams may be to improve his family's living conditions, possibly by moving them to a nicer house or area.

'Cause it's a hassle gettin' caught up in the Devil's lasso
He recognizes the dangers of getting involved with sinful or immoral activities and wants to avoid them.

And that's what a wise man once told me
He received advice from someone he respects and is passing that knowledge on.

I got a lot of love and respect for my OGs
He has reverence for the older people in his community who have guided him and given him wisdom.

Lot of us turn out to predicate felons, not I
Many people in his circumstances end up becoming criminals or are predestined to that fate, but he is not.

My brethren's addicted to sellin', slipped and turned to somebody's seller
His friends have become addicted to drug dealing and have turned into pawns for someone else's drug operation.

I wish that somebody would tell us then (tell us then)
He wishes someone had warned him and his friends about the dangers of the drug world.

Tell us chances are slim when you dancin' with sin (dancin' with sin, uh)
He believes that entering the world of drugs and crime is a risky business and is not worth the consequences.

It all start from within
He believes that one's actions and choices begin with their own personal beliefs and motivations.

Suede Pumas back when I was chargin' 'em ten (ten)
He reflects back on a time when he was selling shoes on the street for $10 each.

Who woulda knew I would rock them events?
He never thought he could one day perform at big events and venues.

I rock with my young Gs, that's just common sense (sense)
He sticks together with his young friends and it is logical to do so because they share similar experiences and lifestyles.

Life is a balancin' act for real
He acknowledges that life is a constant balancing act between different desires and needs.

We'll get through it (I'm not being broken no more)
He is confident that he and his friends will overcome any obstacles and he will not let his emotions and past experiences break him.

Just gotta keep it movin' (movin', yeah, keep it movin', yeah yeah)
He encourages himself and others to keep moving forward and not let setbacks hold them back.

(Movin', yeah, keep it movin')
He reiterates that the key is to keep moving and not get stuck in one place or mindset.

(I'm not being broken no more)
He is determined not to let his past heartbreaks and failures define him and control his emotions.

(Movin', movin')
He continues to emphasize the importance of constantly moving forward and making progress.

(Move, movin')
He is urging himself and others to take action and keep moving forward.