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The Kr Lyrics

Reality, ain't always the truth
What we perceive as reality may not necessarily be true

Rhymes equal actual life, in the youth
Rap lyrics reflect the harsh realities of life for young people

I lived in a spot called millbrooke projects
I grew up in a low-income housing project

The original criminal minded rap topic
Rap began as a vehicle for addressing criminal activities in urban areas

With twenty cents in my pocket I saw the light
Even with very little money, I was able to find my way

If you're young gifted and black, you got no rights
Being talented and black doesn't necessarily translate to having access to opportunities

Your only true right, is a right to a fight
The only thing guaranteed is the right to fight for your rights

And not a fair fight, I wake up wonderin' who died last night
Violence is ever-present and justice is not always served

Everyone and everything is at war
Conflict is unavoidable in this environment

Makin' my poetic expression hardcore
My art reflects the harsh realities I face on a daily basis

I ain't afraid to say it, and many can't get with it
I'm not afraid to express my views, even if they are unpopular

At times in my life, I was a welfare recipient
I have relied on government assistance to make ends meet

I ate the free cheese, while the church said believe
I survived on government surplus food while attending church and being told to rely on faith

And went to school everyday, like a god damn fool
I attended school despite a lack of resources and opportunities

Well anyway, here I am, chillin' at the party
Despite adversity, I am now in a better place and enjoying life

Brothers lookin' at me like they want to kill somebody
Even among fellow black men, there can be hostility and suspicions

A cypher manifested in the center of the jam
A rap competition formed in the middle of the dance party

I got to show these wack rappers really who I am
I need to prove my skills to less talented rappers

It's me against them, so I clear the phlegm
I must overcome obstacles to prove my worth

And wage the war, hardcore to the end
I must fight relentlessly to achieve my goals

For someone lookin' inside, yeah from the out
To an outsider, the world of rap may seem like a world of disrespect and violence

It seems like disrespect is what rap is all about
To the uninitiated, rap may appear to be about disrespect and aggression

But hip-hop as a culture, is really what we give it
Hip-hop culture is what we make of it and can be a positive force

But sometimes the culture contradicts how we live it
Hip-hop culture doesn't always align with everyday life

Cause every black kid lives two and three lives
Black youth often have to navigate complex and difficult situations

The city's a jungle, only the strong will survive
Urban life can be a harsh and unforgiving environment

Every single day I hear lie after lie
There are constant lies and misinformation in daily life

Like 'black people don't die, we multiply'
A common phrase that suggests the resilience of the black community

So when I kick a rhyme I represent how I feel
My lyrics reflect my emotions and experiences

The sacred street art of keepin' it real
Rap is a form of authenticity and honesty

Why I gotta listen, to somebody else?
Why should I listen to someone who doesn't understand my experiences?

How they got wealth, let me talk about myself
I want to share my own story instead of hearing about the success of others

But all I really got is hip-hop and a glock
Rap is my only form of expression and my gun provides a sense of security

The results are obvious, if I'm confined to my block
If my opportunities are limited to my immediate area, the results are predictable

Occasionally, in the city I'm released
I am occasionally able to escape the constraints of my neighborhood

To meet other beasts, lookin' for the feast
I hope to encounter other talented rappers

We grunt and growl, on the prowl, as the air gets thinner
As competition increases, tension and aggression increase as well

'yo yo there he go, him,' there's the dinner
Rappers are seen as prey by their competitors

White meat, carryin' a bag of some sort
An inexperienced and vulnerable competitor is spotted

Life is short, white meat is quickly caught
Opportunities can be fleeting and rivals take advantage quickly

A scuffle a muffle yet none of us hesitated
There is no hesitation when conflict arises

Like mother africa, white meat is violated
The young and vulnerable are taken advantage of and exploited

We quickly disappear, like santa's little elves
We disappear as quickly as we appeared

And go into a area to fight amongst ourselves
We turn on each other instead of collaborating and supporting one another

We say, 'peace/piece' cause that's what we really want
Despite the violence, we ultimately want peace and unity

A piece of the pie that america flaunts
We want access to the same opportunities and resources that others have

The truth is that police must serve and protect
The role of the police should be to serve and protect the community

Reality is black youth is shown no respect
In reality, young black people are often mistreated and disrespected

The truth is government has a war against drugs
The government is engaged in a war on drugs

Reality is government is ruled by thugs
In reality, government officials can be corrupt and violent

With all this technology, above and under
Despite advances in technology, we still struggle with basic human problems

Humanity still hunts down one another
We continue to engage in violence against each other

Rappers display artistic cannibalism
Rappers are often in competition with each other and display aggressive tendencies

Through lyricism, we fight each other over rhythm
The competition revolves around who can produce the most compelling lyrics over a beat

Through basic animal instincts, we think
Our instincts often dictate our behavior, even in creative endeavors like rap

So the battle for mental territory is glory, end of story
The competition is about who can claim dominance over a particular style or beat

Reality, ain't always the truth
Our perception of truth can be subjective and influenced by our circumstances

Rhymes equal actual life, in the youth
Rap lyrics accurately reflect the lives of young people in urban environments

Reality, ain't always the truth
The truth can be obscured by our perceptions and circumstances

Rhymes equal actual life, in the youth
Rap is a form of genuine expression for young people in difficult circumstances

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