Black Flower
The Hempolics Lyrics


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Long stem 16 petals
So heavy so deadly
Rip through metal
I could protect & serve
Or I could get on your nerves
Like the devil I burn
Quickest way things get settled
The hustling kids in the ghetto
Clips and barrels
I'm the reason you lose a winning battle
Stay in the midst of the shadows
I go boom barrap
‘pon your waist I'm straddled
I clear rooms
How ‘bout that
Chase touch & I shatter
In the clutch in my hand
I fear no man
Taking over's my plan

Flower now a clap
Like a general crash, I want killah
Flower now a clap
Like a general crash
I want killah you know
Flower now a clap
Like a general crash
I won't killah (have mercy)
Me say me want something
Cause me haafi want something

I dont need water to grow
Just bullets that blow
And lead to get full
I touch & deceive millions
Villains, men, women & children
Find me anywhere in ghetto streets ‘pon
Drug dealers, on waster police
I can bring war or peace
I shed blood when there's beef
I'm god not a leaf
Try me & i'll show you i live
You cant escape me
I'm everywhere like god is
I eat hollow-points and teflon
I'm good in the right hands
But deadly in wrong




Takin' overs the plan
But deadly 'n wrong

Overall Meaning

The Hempolics's song Black Flower is a powerful and insightful commentary on the destructive nature of violence, particularly in the context of inner-city life. The lyrics of the song use stark and vivid imagery to paint a picture of a deadly and ruthless flower that can grow and thrive under even the harshest of conditions. The flower is a metaphor for the various weapons and means of violence that are commonly used in the inner-city, and the lyrics suggest that these weapons have a destructive power that cannot be underestimated.


The lyrics also suggest that the flower/weapon is a complex and multifaceted entity, with the potential to both protect and harm those who come into contact with it. The flower/weapon can be used to "protect and serve," but it can also be used to "get on your nerves" and "burn" like the devil. The song suggests that the flower/weapon is ultimately a tool for settling disputes and asserting dominance, and that it has the power to turn the tide of even the most difficult battles.


Line by Line Meaning

Long stem 16 petals
I am strong and dangerous, like a plant with many petals.


So heavy so deadly
I am very powerful and can cause great harm.


Rip through metal
I am so strong I can destroy even metal.


I could protect & serve
I have the potential to be helpful and protective.


Or I could get on your nerves
But I can also be irritating and troublesome.


Like the devil I burn
I am like a terrible force of destruction, burning everything in my path.


Quickest way things get settled
I can be a quick and efficient way to solve problems.


The hustling kids in the ghetto
I am often found in the inner city among young hustlers.


Clips and barrels
I am often associated with guns and weapons.


I'm the reason you lose a winning battle
I can be the deciding factor in a battle, causing you to lose even when you're winning.


Stay in the midst of the shadows
I am often present but not visible, lurking in the shadows.


I go boom barrap
I am explosive and sudden, like a loud noise.


‘pon your waist I'm straddled
I am often carried on a person's waist, like a gun holster.


I clear rooms
I have the power to clear a room of people.


How ‘bout that
Implying that it's impressive and powerful.


Chase touch & I shatter
If you try to catch me, I will break and cause harm.


In the clutch in my hand
I am most powerful when held in someone's hand, like a weapon.


I fear no man
I am not afraid of anyone, I am always in control.


Taking over's my plan
My ultimate goal is to take over and be in control.


Flower now a clap
I am like a flower that turns into a violent clap of thunder.


Like a general crash, I want killah
I am like a powerful army general, seeking to destroy and kill.


I won't killah (have mercy)
I am capable of killing, but also have the power to show mercy and spare someone's life.


Me say me want something
I am a force that is always seeking something - more power, more destruction, more control.


Cause me haafi want something
Because of my power, I am always hungry for more.


I dont need water to grow
Like a plant, I have power and growth that does not require nourishment like water.


Just bullets that blow
I grow stronger with the destruction and violence caused by bullets.


And lead to get full
I need ammunition, like lead bullets, to fuel my power.


I touch & deceive millions
I am capable of deceiving and influencing masses of people with my power.


Villains, men, women & children
I have the power to corrupt and influence anyone, regardless of their age or gender.


Find me anywhere in ghetto streets ‘pon
I can be found anywhere in the inner city, where violence and destruction are most prevalent.


Drug dealers, on waster police
I am associated with drug dealers and dirty cops, who use me to gain power and control.


I can bring war or peace
I have the ability to bring either war and destruction or peace and calm, depending on how I am used.


I shed blood when there's beef
When there is conflict or competition, I am often involved in the resulting violence and bloodshed.


I'm god not a leaf
I am a force to be reckoned with, more powerful than any natural element like a simple leaf.


Try me & i'll show you i live
If you doubt my power, try me and you will see that I am a living, breathing force to be reckoned with.


You cant escape me
No one can escape my power and reach.


I'm everywhere like god is
I am an ever-present force, like God, that is omnipresent and cannot be escaped.


I eat hollow-points and teflon
I am so strong that I can devour bullets designed to pierce armor.


I'm good in the right hands
When used for good and just purposes, I can have a positive impact.


But deadly in wrong
But in the wrong hands or for evil purposes, I can be extremely dangerous and deadly.




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