Guilty
T.S.R.T.S Lyrics


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I thought this was America people!
Uhh, yeah, guilty until proven innocent huh?
That's how we workin huh? Okay
Before me there was many; after me there will be none
I am the one
Uh-huh, okay, I see how we playin

Yeah, I get it down , anxiously the public can't wait
Niggaz had to have it way before it's release date
Jigga get irate, press get it fucked up
Took me one point eight but I had to get it straight
Get the CD, twelve inch vinyl, get the tape
Jigga give out food for thought dog, get a plate
I get it down, get it krunk when I get in the state of mind
That what's mine is mine, nobody get to take
I don't bend, break, fold, scratch, go down
My mental Rolodex see these words? I just don't know
I know stress, drama, niggaz upsettin my mama
Arrested, put in the lineup, tryin to put dents in my armor
But I'm a survivor, plus I'm liver than most
Out on bail, fifty thou', still ridin with toast
I ain't tryin to collide with folk,
But I don't want folk takin Jigga for joke
I guess you niggaz just woke - good morning!

You can't touch me, no you can't touch me
Jigga, Kelly, not guilty
Try to charge me but I'm not guilty
I got, all, my mamis
I've got all of my mamis
Tell me, what you, want from me
Tell me, what y'all want from me?
I'm not guilty

I see how you comin' at me now, I'm cool

I'm not the snitch I don't go to the cops to get rich
I go to the block and pitch
I go with the glock and click, I go with the pop I'm sick
I go with you hard; I ain't gon' stop for shit
Look in my eyes dog, right in my pupils
If I'm your rival, why would I have to do you?
Press try to throw dirt on my name, disturbin' my game
Seemed happy when they heard he was arraigned, glad he's indichted
Got big money, big lawyers to fight it
Just like Cochran, cocksuckers you never see me boxed in
Y'all all know it, Jigga's a fighter
Plus I'm claustrophobic, back on the streets before you know it
And my word niggaz, I heard you niggaz
I'm address each and every one of you cocksuckers
Fuck the white press, the block love us, hip-hop forever
B.I.G. is here, the soul of Tupac hovers, above us

You can't touch me, no you can't touch me
Jigga, Kelly, not guilty
Try to charge me but I'm not guilty
I got, all, my mamis
I've got all of my mamis
Tell me, what you, want from me
Tell me.. (I am the one)
What you want from me? Not guilty

Uh, okay, you on my radar, I got you too bitch

Got lame bitches trying to fuck with my case
Same lame bitch I bust in her face
Honey just mad I got her fucking replaced
Plus a birthday pass without me even touching my safe
But I ain't gon' lie, the head was sick
But what we need to do, is put that mouth on a betta bitch
You heart the rhetoric, Jigga hit me over the head
With a champagne bottle at the bar, can he buy me a car?
Naw, how do y'all equate your pain
Would it all go away if I bought you a Range?
I got one or two of those, nothin' gon' change
For nothin' else, you gotta live with yourself
Try and lie on Hov' cause I ride on the road
In what, most would describe as a Rolls
NO, that's that Continental T
The only car that fit intercontinental me, not guilty

You can't touch me, no you can't touch me
Jigga, Kelly, not guilty
And you wanna charge me, when I'm not guilty
I got, all, my mamis
(I am the one) I've got all of my mamis
Tell me, what you, want from me
Tell me what you want from me?
Not guilty

I, am, the, one
Y'all, cats, can't touch me
Holla!

So you can't touch me nigga, you can't touch me
Jigga, Kelly, not guilty
Said Jigga, Kelly, not guilty
I got, all, my mamis
And I got, all my, mamis
Tell me, what you, want from me
I don't, know why, y'all can't see that
Y'all, cats, can't touch me
Y'all, dudes, can't touch me
Jigga, Kelly, not guilty
Jigga, Kelly, not guilty
I got, all, my mamis
I got, all my, mamis
Tell me, what you, want from me
So tell me, what you, want from me
Y'all, cats, can't touch me
Y'all, niggaz, can't touch me
Jigga, Kelly, not guilty
Jigga, Kelly, not guilty
I got, all, my mamis
And I got, all my, mamis
Tell me, what you, want from me
So tell me, what you, want from me
Y'all, cats, can't touch me

Jigga, Kelly, not guilty
I got, all, my mamis




Tell me, what you, want from me
Y'all, cats, can't touch me

Overall Meaning

The beginning of "Guilty" by T.S.R.T.S. sets a tone for a message regarding injustice and prejudice within society's legal system. With the lyrics "I thought this was America people" and "guilty until proven innocent huh?", it speaks to the idea of how minority groups are disproportionately targeted and presumed guilty by law enforcement and the media. The line "before me there was many, after me there will be none, I am the one" sheds light on the singer's mindset that they are powerful in their message and will be remembered as an advocate for change. The rest of the lyrics continue to touch on themes of being falsely accused and judged, as well as addressing rumors and negative press surrounding the artist's personal life.


The phrase "Jigga, Kelly, not guilty" reinforces the notion of the artist's innocence and refusal to let others tarnish their reputation. The use of the phrase "all my mamis" appears to be a reference to the artist's female companions or lovers.


Overall, "Guilty" is a song that lyrically confronts societal issues and personal controversies while maintaining a sense of defiance and resilience.


Line by Line Meaning

I thought this was America people!
I am surprised and disappointed that justice in America operates on the principle of being guilty until proven innocent.


Before me there was many; after me there will be none. I am the one.
I am one of the few people who have achieved great success and fame in this industry, and no one can match my level of success.


I get it down, anxiously the public can't wait. N*****z had to have it way before it's release date...
My music is highly anticipated and in demand, even before it's officially released.


I don't bend, break, fold, scratch, go down. My mental Rolodex see these words? I just don't know.
I am tough and resilient, and I don't let anything or anyone bring me down. I have a lot of ideas and thoughts, but not all of them make sense or can be acted upon.


I'm not the snitch I don't go to the cops to get rich. I go to the block and pitch.
I don't betray my peers by going to the police in exchange for financial gain. Instead, I work hard and sell my music on the streets.


Fuck the white press, the block love us, hip-hop forever. B.I.G. is here, the soul of Tupac hovers above us.
I reject the traditional media's harsh criticism and instead focus on the support I receive from my fans on the streets. We will continue making great music and honoring the legacies of Biggie and Tupac.


Not guilty.
I assert my innocence and refuse to be convicted of any wrongdoing.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SHAWN CARTER, SHAWN C CARTER, ROBERT S KELLY, DANA STINSON

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What is so funny i actually thought Chance The Rapper was a real judge when i first seen the thumbnail, lol.

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Really? You actually thought that was a real judge on SNL?

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He looked good as an older gentleman

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