I Don't Know
The Dom's Lyrics

I don't care, as long as the bassline's pumpin'
I am indifferent to what's going on around me as long as the bassline sounds good.

The drumline bangin' away
The rhythm of the song is intense and exciting.

Make one move and I'll blow you away
I am ready to retaliate quickly and severely if provoked.

One false move and I'll blow you away
A single mistake on your part could have severe consequences for you.

Yo, I don't really know but somebody said that the O.G. flow, it could fuck with you head
I'm not sure about the origins of this style of music, but I heard that it can be disorienting and impactful.

And the police know that the green black and red too strong to con-trol, they study what I said
Even the police recognize the power and influence of the message in my music and lyrics.

Dig it - my name is 'Riq, and when I'm on the mic I'm known to spit somethin' that these MC's hate
My name is 'Riq and my rhymes are so good that other MCs can't help but envy me.

I couldn't care less what you feel what you say 'Cause I gotta put it to you in my own special way - I'm a MONSTER!
I'm so confident in my ability to make music that I don't pay attention to what others may think or say about my work. I consider myself a master at this craft!

You know I'm certified sick
I'm certified to be extremely talented and impressive.

I came from the corner where nobody got shit
I grew up in a rough neighborhood where nobody had access to much.

Took the cards I was dealt, turned it into hot spit
I took the limited resources available to me and turned them into great music.

Now I'm not only a passenger, I'm in the cockpit
I'm not just involved in creating music, but rather I'm in a leading position in the industry.

Been a long time comin', I was caught in the scramble of cats, tryin' to do the same thing that they man do
It took a long time for me to get where I am, because I was surrounded by people trying to do the same thing and I had to stand out from the rest.

Eagles born to fly, real is made to ramble
Some individuals are destined to succeed and others wander from place to place.

"A Dangerous Mind," I'm a prime example
As someone with a dangerous and creative mind, I'm the perfect example of the type of person who can make great music.

Superfans want to run up on me sparkin' the ground up
My music attracts passionate fans who want to meet me and talk to me, but their excitement can be overwhelming.

You need to fall back, could be NARC's around us
You should calm down and not draw attention to us, because there could be police officers nearby.

You in a hot area for marchin' powder
The location we're in is known for drug trafficking.

If you holdin' chowder, just walk without it
If you have drugs on you, it's best to dispose of them and not take the risk of getting caught.

Them real crook brothers don't talk about it
Those who are truly experienced in the criminal life don't boast about it in their music or in public.

They never make a move 'til they thought shit out kid
Successful criminals always plan their moves carefully and consider the consequences of their actions.

I knew a lot of men who did bids for mayhem They made a lot of money, they money never made them
I know people who went to jail for criminal activity, even though they made a lot of money in the process. However, that money didn't bring them happiness or a better life.

The game of survival is filled with rivals Knives and fo'-five slugs flyin' in spirals
In the world of crime, there are many enemies and violence is a common occurrence.

The wicked is diseased and it ain't all viral
Many bad people have something wrong with them, and it's not just a physical sickness that can be identified with a virus or bacteria.

Could be greed and gluttony bubblin' inside you
Sometimes, people who appear nice on the surface are actually driven by greed and selfishness.

Dawg, follow your pride, the rhythm'll guide you
Listen to your intuition and let the beat of the music inspire you.

Yo, follow them guys, them niggas will rob you
Be careful who you associate with, because some people will take advantage of you and steal from you.

And have you up in somethin' that don't' really involve you But you don't give a fuck you want to pump the volume, I know
You might get involved in something you don't really understand or care about, but you're willing to take that risk as long as the music is good.

Yo, ah-yo the waistline thumpin', the face kinda jumpin' the game Lookin sweeter than a bassline bumpin'
The beat of the song is so good, everyone is moving and enjoying themselves.

Don't come 'round me sparks and waste time frontin'
Don't hang around me and pretend to be someone you're not.

Them trick ass marks'll get the eight-five dumpin'
Those kind of people will get what they deserve, often with violence involved.

It ain't really bout nothin' - Philly just love cuttin'
There's often no real reason or motivation behind the violence that happens in my city.

They shut shit down before the law start shuttin'
People in my community often take matters into their own hands and use violence to resolve conflicts, before police intervention might be needed.

Get your route right cousin - be out nightclubbin' relaxed And want to get lights out tonight brother, perhaps
Make sure you have a plan for where you're going and how you'll spend your night out. Maybe you'll want to have a good time and party, or maybe you'll want to end the night with some romance.

It's the percussion that keeps shit, kinetic
The drums in the beat give the music energy and movement.

For some it ain't as fame, more sweet the street credit
Fame isn't always the ultimate goal for some people in the music industry. Instead, they value the respect and recognition they get from their peers in their own neighborhoods.

Some cats that play dirty didn't live, to regret it
Some people who are involved in illegal activities end up dying before they have a chance to regret their actions.

But move to the music he can live through the record
On the other hand, my music allows me to express myself and share a part of me with others that will live on even after I'm gone.

I'm a Philly boss player, a dope rhyme say-er
I'm a confident and skilled artist from Philadelphia.

It's Black Ink back gettin' cake by the layer by the stack, comin' at us, get your weight right yeah
This is Black Ink back and making money, stacking my earnings and becoming even more successful. Get on my level and follow suit.

If not, you makin' a mistake right there, for real
If you're not trying to emulate my success, you'll be making a big mistake.