The Need
Tech N9ne/Big Krizz Kaliko Lyrics

Let ye cast no judgement upon thy neighbor
Do not judge others

Before the beam of thy own eyes have been cleansed
Look at yourself and your own faults before judging others

In the wicked ways of the world
In the sinful ways of the world

God gives the remission for all of our sins
God forgives all our sins

When I was a young one the preacher put oil on my sixth chakra (sixth chakra)
When I was young, the preacher performed a spiritual ritual on me

He knew when I was older I'd wanna follow 2Pac and Big Papa (Big Papa)
He knew I would be influenced by 2Pac and Biggie when I grew up

They thought I was so devilish in the dark I would listen to sick opera
They thought I was wicked and listened to disturbing music

But this choppa' will be reppin' the city where RDV's Young Rich and Slick's got ya
But I will represent my city where successful and talented individuals are supported

Well in peace
Well, peacefully

I don't know why they wanna call me up every Easter Sunday to the altar
I don't understand why they want me to go to the church altar every Easter Sunday

Maybe the music I am doin' is never gospel, sinner is what they call ya
Perhaps the type of music I make is considered sinful and not gospel

I know we look a little strange and we the gang my lane is what I offer
I know we appear unconventional, but my unique style is what I have to offer

3 dimensional altar with a ego on top of the rock of Gibraltar
A multifaceted altar with an ego like Gibraltar's rock

I see-e, it's not the way the Bible people want me to be-e
I see that I don't conform to the expectations of religious people

Flippin' the fire for the family focused and free-e
Spreading positivity and empowerment for the family

Listen to me-e doing it for T.V-e
Listen to me, I'm doing it for television

With the rebel yell, came out of my shell
I broke free from societal norms with a rebellious attitude

Preacher said tell your people let go of your coat-tail
The preacher told me to stop relying on my celebrity status

With a tremendous fail he never to say my livin' is hell
With a big mistake, he failed to acknowledge my struggles

But even worse said I lead my people to Hell's Bells
And even worse, he accused me of leading my followers to damnation

Lookin' at me just like my mother and father would breed creatures
They judged me like my parents would judge monsters

Not an evil bone in my body and never known to be naughty in my seeds either
I am not evil and I have raised my children well

Simple and plain like a cheese pizza
I am straightforward and uncomplicated

I don't know prayin' on my knees keep us from heat seekers
I don't know if praying on my knees will protect us from danger

Lovin' the bleed feature while the people tell me that I need Jesus!
I embrace my unique traits while others insist I need religious salvation

Talk about, judgement
Let's discuss judgement

Speakin' to me with the people I'm leadin' em underway
People talk to me as I guide them

And you read me and see me easy to be shunned away
And you perceive me as someone to be rejected

But you got it all wrong
But you have misunderstood

You seem to tell me I need Jesus! (oh, Jesus! Jesus!)
You constantly tell me that I need Jesus

Every day they wanna condemn me
Every day they want to criticize me

None of 'em even know me
None of them actually know me

Anyone ever that sinned cast the stone out
Anyone who has sinned should not judge others

I'm stoned, let's talk about it
I'm high on marijuana, let's discuss it

I'm askin'
I am questioning

What's happening?
What is going on?

Boy, 'cause they bashing me
Because they are criticizing me

Bangin' the Bible, butcher boy don't bother with blasphemy
They use the Bible to condemn me, but ignore their own blasphemy

Call em a crazy critic comin' causin' catastrophes
They are crazy critics causing chaos

Aimin' at Aaron a lot of ammo and an angel actually
They are targeting me with a lot of ammunition and accusing me of being an angel

Ah mane, Amen
Oh man, Amen

You people let the steeples speak in evil and the neezle playing God hymn
You let the church leaders spread evil and act like they are gods

My mother was a Christian but I used to go with the wicked for the stick and whats the problem
My mother was a Christian, but I associated with sinful people and that was frowned upon

Questioning the K.O.D.'s grim, anybody talkin hella crazy I'm 'bout to jaw them
Questioning the King of Darkness's darkness, anyone talking nonsense is about to get punched

You'll be up on a cross whenever you step to me so take precautions
You will face consequences if you confront me, so be careful

Y'all false actors, callin' me a demon when I talk backwards siht pot
You're all fake, calling me a demon because I speak the truth

Tecca Nina gonna be sought after this drop by the people that go toss rappers hip hop
Tech N9ne is going to be popular after this release among those who appreciate real hip-hop

So you thinking you religious?
So you think you're religious?

When you condemn another man you never lead us
When you judge others, you don't lead us

Telling me whats under me is gonna heat us
Telling me what's beneath me will cause trouble

Never believe ya cause really you need Jesus
I don't believe you because you need Jesus

Leave us
Leave us alone

Mama never really talked about God
My mother never really discussed God

All that I was ever taught was I'm odd
All I was ever taught was that I'm different

Heard he knew 'bout every thought that I hide
I heard that God knew all my hidden thoughts

Dirty mind I'd see a cross and I'd hide
With my impure thoughts, I would shy away from seeing crosses

Lost without God, salty 'bout that
Feeling lost without God and bitter about it

But I was captivated by the bosses outside
But I was fascinated by the powerful people outside

I plotted every way to getting draws by my squad
I planned different ways to gain respect from my friends

Ask round why every man goes bad
Ask around why every person becomes corrupt

Happens to pass down like second hand clothes man
It happens like inheriting old clothes

Salvage a blouse gown and manicured toes had
Rescue a fancy dress and well-manicured feet

Half of us ground bound for hell and Lord knows
Half of us are destined for hell, and God knows

Need a savior they say slain for your behavior
They say we need a savior who was killed for our actions

Raised in three days grace be what he gave ya
He was resurrected after three days, showing grace

The sun that'll make ya want to gravitate ta
The divine presence that attracts you

Pain temperate son, 'cause sins you didn't pay for
Son, endure pain because your sins were not atoned for

Bow to a name insane fast they told her
Worship a name quickly, they told her

Vows to a dame, the tame Casanova
Making promises to a woman, a mild Casanova

Wild, didn't change and came crash imposer
Rebellious, didn't change and became an impostor

Doused in the flames and bank chapter closure
Surrounded by destruction and financial ruin

Spiritually drained, crashed and vulgar
Emotionally exhausted, shattered, and obscene

Needed somewhere to go until rain passes over
Needed a refuge until the difficult times pass

Seeking a miracle from a stained-glass Jehovah
Looking for a miracle from a religious figure

But I don't know if the ordained pastor's sober
But I doubt if the religious leader is sober

Dang in disdain, prayed in vain
Expressing frustration and praying without success

Care to sling dough, explain, do anything
Willing to do anything for money, explain, or prove myself

Lay hands, borough plain, you entertained
Lay my hands on you while speaking directly, you're entertained

Dealt pain, process ain't growing the brains
Inflicted pain, but the process isn't improving their mentality

Confusing, now my fangs out, protruding
Confusing, now showing my aggression

Rebuking, from mouth full of Communion
Rebuking others while having Communion

Scorned by lukewarm kind it's time you've been
Rejected by half-hearted people, it's time they realize

Warned the storm formed now find refusing
Warned about the approaching storm and now they are refusing it