The Lesson
The Roots and Dice Raw Lyrics

Lyrically versatile
I have a wide range of lyrical skills

My rap definition is wild
My definition of rap is unconventional and unpredictable

I wrote graffiti as a juvenile
As a young person, I used to write graffiti

Restin' on deuce trey
Relaxing on 23rd Street

And used to boost gray Kangols
I used to steal gray Kangol hats

With 555 Souls from the streets
I would wear sneakers from a brand called 555 Souls that represented the streets

Of the Ill-a-delphiadaic insane
Of the crazy streets of Philadelphia

For monetary gain, niggas is slain on the train
People are killed on trains for the sake of money

It's homicide
These killings are acts of homicide

For wealth stealth missions for crack
People go on secret missions to earn money for drugs

In the alleyways, where niggas get grazed in the back
In the alleys, people get shot in the back

From stray shots
From bullets that miss their target

Clips with hollow tips, for your spine or
Bullets with hollow tips that can cause severe damage to the spine

Either remain calm, catch a rhyme, to your mind
Stay calm and listen to the rhyme I'm about to deliver

Niggas, ya know my style
You should be familiar with my unique style

I run a-motherfuckin'-rap-mok
I dominate the rap game

When Malik get a U-Haul truck
When Malik gets a U-Haul truck

I stand five foot seven, in command of the party
I am a confident and authoritative presence at the party

And scam like Uncle Sam
I deceive people like the government does

I'm never caught up in the glass eye
I don't get caught up in surveillance or scrutiny

Of your action cam, 'cause I'm down low
I stay under the radar and remain inconspicuous

Artistic exquisite rap pro, that get the dough
I am an exceptionally skilled rapper who makes money

It's the Philly borough dread
I represent the dreadlocks-wearing community in Philadelphia

Thoroughbred for dolo
I am a purebred and independent artist

I bag solo, like a nigga that boost Polo
I achieve success on my own, just like a person who steals Polo clothing

Steppin' through the corridor, of metaphors
I navigate the world of metaphors skillfully

Lookin' over my left
I'm being cautious and observant

Shoulder the mic, still feel colder than before
Even though I'm experienced, I still feel a chill of excitement

With this jazz shit, I hit your jaw
My unique style of music surprises and impresses you

Dice Raw, get up on the mic, my young poor
Dice Raw takes the mic and represents impoverished youth

I be the nigga blowin' up the spot on tour
I am the one who energizes and captivates the crowd during a tour

Surely real to the core, old school like '84
I am authentically true to myself and represent the old school hip-hop era of 1984

I never die, and raps 'til my lungs collapse
I will continue to rap passionately until I physically can't anymore

Then relax until my knack for tracks
Afterwards, I take a break and then continue to make incredible music

Bring it back, on time
I bring back the essence of hip-hop, staying true to its roots

When I rhyme, my rep remain
My reputation remains intact no matter what

Either go against the grain or your ass is found slain
You either challenge the norms or face the consequences

I overcome, niggas want styles then I throw you some
I surpass expectations and provide diverse styles to satisfy listeners

Show you some, get on the mic and take it over son
I demonstrate my skills and completely dominate when I grab the mic

Dice Raw (Dice Raw), the motherfuckin' Wild Noid (get on the mic)
Dice Raw, also known as the Wild Noid, takes control of the microphone

Get on the mic and perpetratin' is void (come on)
Anyone who tries to imitate me on the mic will fail miserably

I leave niggas missin' in action like their dads in the projects
I make people disappear like absent fathers in low-income neighborhoods

My style like an old mack, travel 'round and catch wreck
My style is reminiscent of a vintage pimp, causing havoc wherever I go

I'm ill versatile, with the skill no more
I am highly skilled and capable of adapting to any situation

Wack MCs want to flex but their styles they bore
Inferior MCs want to show off, but their styles lack interest

Got to know the real meaning of the ill shit, kid
You need to understand the true significance of my exceptional music

I do mad damage but never will catch a bid
I cause significant impact, but I never end up in legal trouble

With my knapsack, full of ill shit that I just boosted
I carry a backpack filled with stolen valuables

From the corner store when I let loose more
I steal from the corner store and then release more incredible music

Flavor that's me, rippin' heads off from the seams
I bring a unique flavor to the table, overpowering others with my skills

Niggas didn't play like Jeru and Come Clean (haha, haha)
People couldn't compete with me like Jeru and his hit song 'Come Clean'

I beat down on they heads like drum machines
I metaphorically defeat my opponents with relentless force

Or 808's 'cause my style flows out great
My style is reminiscent of the 808 drum machine and it flows smoothly

And super-spectac', with all the raw rap
I am spectacular and extraordinary with my raw rap style

Pull a metal chair out my knapsack across your back cr-crack
I retrieve a metal chair from my backpack and forcefully strike you with it

Now, do you feel the pain? Of course
You undoubtedly feel the physical and emotional pain I inflict

I guess you're believin' that I'm insane
You might think I'm mentally unstable due to my actions

When I'm taggin' my name, upon the train I got so much pride
I take pride in illegally vandalizing trains with my graffiti tag

I got so much soul with lyrics hot
My lyrics are filled with passion and depth

To make niggas stop drop and roll, now check me out one time
My music is so captivating that it makes people stop, drop, and pay attention

For your ass, fat styles equivalent
I have a plethora of diverse and impressive styles

Of an AIDS infected Glock blast
My styles are as deadly and impactful as a gunshot from an infected weapon

Niggas know my style, plus they know they want more
People are aware of my signature style and crave more of it

Props from Mount Vernon, to Mount Rushmore
I receive praise and recognition from local neighborhoods to national landmarks

Okay, kid, you know my style is buck wild literature
You already know that my style is unconventional and unpredictable

That you can never get when I'm thinkin' your particular
You can't anticipate or grasp my style because it's unique to me

Flavor that you want
My style is the flavor that you desire

I sit back and smoke a fat blunt in class
I relax and smoke marijuana during class

Teachers can kiss my ass, I'm twice, Dice
I have no respect for teachers and I proudly go by the name Dice

Riggity-Raw, never take a bad fall
I always maintain my composure and never experience setbacks

Smack your head up against the wall
I will physically strike you and cause you harm

Like playin' handball, my style's ill
Just like playing handball, my style of rap is impressive and skillful

I slam like Hulk Hogan, Dice Raw written on my arm
I deliver powerful blows like Hulk Hogan, proudly displaying my name on my arm

Niggas know my slogan while I breathe your last breath
People are familiar with my catchphrase as I dominate and overpower them

Niggas better watch they step, fat bull catch wreck
People should be cautious around me because I can cause significant damage

Ill, gots to keep you in check
I am ill and I will make sure you stay in line

With the hellified beats and hard rhymes
I produce intense and demonic beats coupled with aggressive rhymes

Niggas know my style, when I go the whole nine
People recognize my unique style when I give my all

I beat down punks, cut 'em up into fruit chunks
I physically and metaphorically defeat weak individuals, reducing them to insignificant pieces

Like fruit salad, my style's smooth like Malik
Just like a fruit salad, my style is diverse and harmonious like Malik

Blunts, so whatcha wanna do? Got beef? Then come get it
Do you have a problem with me? If so, confront me and let's settle it

If ya don't well then forget it
If you don't have an issue, then let it go

My rap style's exquisite, I'm Raw Daddy
My rap style is exceptional and I am a confident and skilled artist

Like niggas with no Trojans on the stage when I rhyme
Just like men without condoms on stage, I perform without any protection or fear

I gots to keep, my composure
I always maintain control of my emotions and actions

Where I'm from, it's like a whole different world
The environment I come from is vastly different from what most people experience

Hoppin' a train honey dip and I'ma snatch your squirrel
I casually ride a train and effortlessly steal your girlfriend

Most corrupt, motherfucker in the tenth grade
I am the most deceitful and immoral person in my high school class

Juvenile 'cause Jeff McKay could not fade
I behaved recklessly as a youth because I didn't care about the consequences

Don't ask me, honey, I'm not the one for stressin'
Don't seek my advice, sweetheart, as I am not the person to handle stressful situations

If you want to know better ask BR.O.th.e.r ?
If you want accurate information, ask someone else, like BR.O.th.e.r

'cause he know the time like I know the time
BR.O.th.e.r knows what's going on just as much as I do

When I grab the microphone
When I take hold of the microphone

It's like, summertime, laid back, to recline
It feels relaxed and carefree, like a summer day spent lounging

In my La-Z-Boy chair
As if I'm sitting comfortably in my La-Z-Boy chair

Dice Raw, the Wild Noid
I am Dice Raw, also known as the Wild Noid

I'm the fuck up outta here
I am leaving this place abruptly and without hesitation