Instinct
Tha Mexakinz Lyrics

Born on the fourth of february in seventy four, Capital I-Man
I was born on February 4th, 1974, and my name is Capital I-Man. This is my introduction, establishing my identity.

Acquarius surviving, survive till 95, a lot shit's changed
As an Aquarius, I have survived until '95. The world has changed a lot since then.

They're slowing, fastline, then that's the rain
Things are moving slowly, but when the fastline comes, chaos follows.

It's insane, people want it, people flaunt it
It's crazy how people desire materialistic things and show them off.

They murdered with thugs, decided to bust a move on them
They used violence and criminal actions against their enemies, choosing to take decisive action against them.

Or a matter of give or take and break burning elevation
Sometimes it's a matter of taking risks and breaking free from your limitations in order to rise to new heights.

Ignite the flight by higher learning, concerning
We ignite our journey toward success by pursuing higher education and constantly seeking knowledge.

Granting you abilities like think
Acquiring knowledge and education empowers you with the ability to think critically and make informed decisions.

Motions first reactions though instinct
Our initial reactions and responses to situations are often guided by our instincts rather than conscious thought.

Like blinks of an iron eagle in the cling, do or die
Just like the quick blinks of an alert eagle, we must make choices swiftly and decisively, as if our lives depend on it.

Survivor unknown how it seeps through my third eye
I am a survivor, and I don't know how, but my intuition or inner wisdom guides me.

Mentality closed reality before clutch
Before taking action, we must analyze the situation and have a clear mental picture of reality.

Radar radius thus far it's too much
My awareness extends far beyond what is expected, and it sometimes becomes overwhelming.

Be operating two-four/seven
I am always operating and functioning, giving my all twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

Try to hit me with the next, I'll be ahead ten seconds
Even if someone tries to surprise or attack me, my instinct allows me to be ten steps ahead of them.

When I've been lost
During times of confusion or uncertainty,

Felt I've been crossed
When I feel betrayed or deceived,

[Intellect] Not too soon but before I just can't think
I rely on my instinct to guide me before I become overwhelmed with overthinking.

[Intellect] In a blink, I listen to my first INSTINCT
In a fraction of a second, I trust my initial instinct and rely on it for guidance.

When nothing feels fine
When everything feels wrong or out of place,

Pop, pop, goes my nine
I use my gun instinctively to protect myself or take action in such situations.

[Intellect] I stick with the INSTINCT
I consistently rely on my instinct for decision-making and survival.

Woke up on a Saturday afternoon about two
I woke up late on a Saturday afternoon around 2 o'clock.

With the hangover trying to cut my view
Feeling the effects of a hangover, my vision and clarity are impaired.

I've got the remedy, damn fool, last night was the bomb
I have the cure for my hangover, and last night was incredibly enjoyable.

Out with the C.B. crew ALL NIGHT LONG!!!
I spent all night with my crew from the C.B. (Chicano Brothers), partying and having a great time.

At the party capacity packing
The party was filled to its maximum capacity with people.

Everybody seem to be cool like that
Everyone had a laid-back and relaxed attitude at the party.

Pass the J's as we blaze freestyling in a circle
We pass around marijuana joints, smoking and improvising freestyle rap in a circle.

MC's ripping skills till their faces turn purple
The emcees at the party were showcasing their impressive rap skills until their faces turned red with exertion.

All 'cause their passionalities was in the beginning
Their passion and love for rap and music were evident from the start.

definitely in the house was THA MEXAKINZ
It is without a doubt that THA MEXAKINZ were present and represented at the party.

DJ knew what to play, music was thumping
The DJ had a great selection of music and the beats were loud and impactful.

Females in the house put you in the mood for humping
The presence of attractive women at the party created a sexually-charged atmosphere.

Around like Bobby and Brown with 'My Prerrogative' to light up
Everyone was dancing and moving around like Bobby Brown in his iconic song 'My Prerrogative,' lighting up the party.

The spliffs and blunts 'cause once it's how we lived
We enjoy smoking marijuana cigarettes and cigars because it was a part of our lifestyle.

I admit it, I cranked it, overdid it
I confess that I partied hard and may have gone overboard with my indulgence.

Two thirty in the morning, something told me to quit it
At 2:30 in the morning, an instinct or inner voice reminded me to stop and moderate my behavior.

Congregated, my crew done stepped out full of brew
My crew assembled and we left the party, carrying alcoholic beverages with us.

Rolled up mi leño for the thirty minute cruise
We rolled a marijuana joint for the thirty-minute car ride.

Dropped me out by my house, now we in the present stage
They dropped me off at my house, and now I am in the current moment, reflecting on the events.

Got today's newspaper, looking at the front page
I picked up today's newspaper and began reading the front page news.

'A Drive-By At Three In The Morning Kills One', at the same party that I felt the warning
The newspaper reports a drive-by shooting that occurred at the same party where I sensed a foreboding feeling.

That coulda been me or my homies on the headline
The drive-by shooting could easily have targeted me or my friends, making us the headline news.

But I guess INSTINCT told me it wasn't bedtime
However, my instinct guided me to leave the party earlier and prevented me from being involved in the dangerous situation.

Well, of course tonight, it's the night I'm out with aggression
Naturally, tonight is the night when I am assertive and confrontational.

After what I read that led me to learn a lesson
After reading the newspaper and being reminded of the potential dangers, I have gained a valuable lesson.

So I grabbed my nine double M and extra clip
In response, I armed myself with my 9mm handgun and an additional magazine of ammunition.

It can't be headline: 'Capital I-Man Just Slippped'
I refuse to become a headline news story with the headline saying that Capital I-Man has made a mistake and failed.

Failed out the avenue? Gotta get my crew
If anyone tries to confront me or stop me on the street, I must gather my crew to protect myself.

Bumped the oldies, got reunited with the homies
I played classic old-school music and reconnected with my friends, forming a strong bond.

No room for kharma deep in my aerostar bed
I have no space for negative energy or consequences in my life, as I sleep soundly in my Aerostar van.

Swinging shit like my name was Tarzan and can't
I handle difficult situations or challenges with confidence and ease, just like the fictional character Tarzan.

Fumble, soon as we hit this jumble
Without making any mistakes or hesitation, we immediately face the chaotic and confusing situation.

Tree felt like 'Me was George Of The Jungle'
The sensation of driving through a forest or wooded area made me feel like I was the confident character George of the Jungle.

Cruising down the boulevard about the speed limit
We ride along the main road at a reasonable and legal speed.

Looking for schtookie thinking about digging in it
While searching for a potential romantic partner, I contemplate engaging in a sexual relationship.

Wait a minute!
Suddenly, I notice something alarming or unexpected.

I think I smell bacon right behind me
I have a strong suspicion that there are police officers following closely behind me.

Which reminds me, you can't trust a pig in the '90s
This situation serves as a reminder that it is unwise to place trust in police officers or authority figures during the '90s.

Try to find thee automobile stolen
The police attempt to verify if my car is stolen or not.

I guess because I'm Mexakin and deep is how I'm rolling
The reason they suspect me of car theft is likely because I am Mexican and known for being involved in illegal activities.

In the rear view I see they run a make on my plates
Through the rearview mirror, I observe the police running a check on my license plates.

Couldn't find shit in the Jett but I'mma stick to
Although they couldn't discover any incriminating evidence in my Volkswagen Jetta, I will remain cautious and alert.

Fuck with me seeing that I'm clean as a whistle
The police bother me and suspect me because I appear innocent and have no criminal record.

Except for the moment I'm high and got my pistol
Although I am generally law-abiding, I must admit that I am under the influence of drugs and carrying a firearm at the moment.

From behind the sween accelerate right up
Suddenly, the police car speeds up and begins tailing me closely.

While they harrass us, luckily they roll right passed us
Fortunately, they harass us briefly but then continue driving past us without further trouble.

You never knew could this spot fills too hot with cops
We had no idea that this particular area would have such a heavy police presence.

Back to the hood, back to the block, 'cause!
We return to our neighborhood, going back to the familiar streets, feeling relieved and secure once again.