Black Gold
Stereo MC's Lyrics

What becomes of a man mistreated
What happens to a man who has been unfairly treated

So stretchin', been their leader
He was previously the leader of a group that he had to push to their limits

Wake up, seen their repeating
He has woken up and realized that the group he led keeps repeating the same mistakes

Looking like rain when their shame were needed
They appear downcast and shameful when they need it the most

For all of my cons
Despite all his faults

Preaching comforts for holding on
Saying things to make people feel better when they are struggling to hold on

Got a weakness
He has a vulnerability

Try not to feel it
He avoids acknowledging his vulnerability

Couldn't see it
He didn't realize that he had a vulnerability

Now I can read it
He can now recognize his vulnerability

I guess our time will spare
He thinks that time will eventually heal his problems

(...) come and goes for a broken (…ain)
Pleasure is fleeting for someone who is emotionally hurt

Broke the line in the toxic seat
He crossed the line and took a risk that turned out to be harmful

'Till they just couldn't take anymore than me
His rivals gave up because they couldn't take the pressure anymore

'Cos baby, I've changed
He recognizes that he has changed

You're walking on black gold of the sun
You're living in abundance without realizing it

You're acting strange (whoo-hoo)
He thinks that someone's behavior is weird

I am just checking number one
He is looking out for himself first

Couldn't change your past while it's needed
The time to change the past has passed

Energise, never be defeated
Stay motivated and never give up

I (...) say yes, when I see you figure
He agrees with someone when he sees their reasoning

Load of thoughts as I'm pulling this trigger
He is making a decision with a lot of thoughts in mind

Couldn't help to pass (...) getting it on
He couldn't resist the temptation to indulge in something pleasurable

Couple (...) On and on
He and someone else keep doing something excessively

One's written, but another be (a…)
One thing is officially stated, but in reality, it's different

Sell a dollar for the man not try to…
Someone is willing to betray their beliefs for personal gain

I'm ready to reign
He is ready to take control

'Cos I ain't afraid of anyone
He isn't scared of anyone

Stay out of my range
Keep away from him

'Cos you don't know what I have become
They don't know how he has changed

Well maybe, I'm checking number one
He is prioritizing himself

See baby, I've changed
He is trying to make someone see that he has changed

Looking at the number one, one, number one
He is focused only on himself (number one)

Yea-heah
Exclamation of agreement

We're coming again
He is planning to come back

'Cos there's a key break going on
He knows that there is a major event happening

You thought that I'd fade away
Someone expected him to disappear

Well I got news for everyone
He has a surprise to announce

We're ready to rage
He is ready to confront someone/something

'Cos we ain't hurtin' anyone
They aren't causing any harm

See baby, we're changed
He is trying to convince someone that they have changed

Ha-ha-ha
Exclamation of laughter

(Black gold of the sun) (2X)
Repetition of the phrase 'black gold of the sun'

When I make the gray
When he succeeds in something

Rise and (f…)
He'll be on top

She's gonna want my money
Someone will be interested in his wealth

Getting' paid
Making money

Walking in shades
Walking in a cool, casual manner

And in shadows of a pray
Being in the background of something important

Cry when I laugh
He isn't showing his true emotion

Like to get laid
He enjoys having sex

Come out my shell
He is becoming more outgoing

Disintegrate
To crumble and fall apart

Never look back to the
He won't think about the past

Promises made
He made promises to someone

Boil to the point
He is becoming extremely angry

Of a burning pain
He is feeling intense emotional pain

Fuck what you want
He doesn't care what someone else wants

(…) (gay gay gay gay…)
Obscene phrase

If you can't take a peek
If you can't handle the truth

I think you know the rest
He assumes the listener knows the outcome

This is life
The way things are

Not a test
It's not a rehearsal