Fly That Knot
Talib Kweli Feat. MF Doom Lyrics

I don't know why people try to be live when they not
I don't understand why people pretend to be something they're not.

I gotta blow up they spot so I fly that knot
I need to expose these people for who they really are.

There's an E! True Hollywood Story for the pluckin' it's ripe
There are many stories in Hollywood that are ready to be told.

How cats is stuck in purgatory for life
Some people are trapped in a state of limbo for their entire lives.

Tryin' to fight the enemy without sight
Trying to fight a battle without clear understanding of the situation.

They in the dark swingin' right to left
They are blindly swinging at their opponents.

Clingin' to the little bit of light that's left
Holding onto hope when there seems to be none.

And can't escape the room, you can't escape the tomb
There are situations that seem impossible to escape from, like being trapped in a tomb.

You all wear a mask sometimes, I can relate to Doom
Everyone hides their true self sometimes, and I understand that because I do it myself.

That make the whole world earthquake, shake, and move
The power of music can shake up the world and make people move.

The beat create a mood or eat your whole plate of food
The music sets the tone for the environment and can even affect your appetite.

You can't come close like an order of protection
You can't get too close, like a restraining order.

That this is myself in the pack was sort of my intention
I wanted to stand out from the crowd and showcase my individuality.

Slaughter anybody testin' my callin', my profession
I will take down anyone who tries to challenge my skills and expertise.

Anymore questions will born 'em a lesson
Any further inquiries will result in a harsh lesson.

A demonstration of takin' it all the way home
A display of taking it to the finish line and achieving success.

While you stuck at first base and
While you're still trying to get started and make progress.

It's like havin' relations without the penetration
It's like going through the motions without making any real progress.

Basically doin' nathin'
Basically doing nothing at all.

You a waste of space and time
You are a useless presence and a waste of time.

Always chasin' mine is how you lost your place in line
You lost your spot because you're always chasing after things that are not important.

We got that uncut flow that bring the cops out
Our smooth flow is so powerful that it can attract unwanted attention from law enforcement.

Pay and groan like young Mike and get knocked out
If you're not careful, you'll end up like a young Mike Tyson and get knocked out cold.

Yeah, free the radio population
Let's liberate the airwaves.

Kweli and Doom the 1-2, the combination
Kweli and Doom are a powerful duo working together in perfect harmony.

About time you heard a rhyme flow with Doom and Kweli
It's long overdue for people to hear these two artists collaborate.

To catch you with the combo, boom boom, Muhammad Ali
Our music will hit you with a powerful punch, just like Muhammad Ali.

Versus Potsy cursin' Yahtzee at the crap table
Our music is like a high-stakes gambling game, full of unpredictability and excitement.

Burstin' caps at a Nazi rap label
We're taking down corrupt and harmful record labels who perpetuate negative stereotypes and hate speech.

Oops, a pot of hot tea spilt on the cable
Uh oh, something unexpected happened and disrupted our flow.

Evaporate an ice grill, read the seeds of Aesop fable
We have the power to make even the most stoic and emotionless person break out a smile and contemplate the wisdom of Aesop's fables.

Children, come sit, gather
Listen up, everyone, and gather around.

Face the rapid fire of the super slap shit outta liar
Get ready to face a barrage of truthful and hard-hitting rhymes that will silence any liar.

The end
That's all folks.

Villain, the champ tramp
I may be considered a villain by some, but I'm still a champion in my own right.

Flowin' since they had him holdin'
I've been flowing since the beginning of my career.

He cleaned his mask with a shoe mitt
I took the time to clean and maintain my persona.

And a little bit of her blue spit
I had some help from others, even if it was just a small contribution.

She told him you so stupid
Someone criticized me for my actions or behavior.

Wiped it off, got dressed and left
I ignored the criticism and moved on without being affected by it.

Everybody instigatin', not just the ref
Everyone is trying to start something, not just the person in charge (referee).

We can shoot the fire on the dirt ground
We can make our music in any environment, even the most humble and basic.

Rocks out live with the worst sound
We can make the best of a bad situation and still perform at a high level.

First round knock out
We're so good at what we do that we'll win in the first round, with no need for a rematch.