Fresh Air
Tobe Nwigwe Lyrics

Look, if yo' messiah ain't melanated, ya sight skewed
If your savior isn't black, your perspective is flawed

Light cues, when I'm on stage to get the right view
I use lighting cues on stage to create the perfect atmosphere

Of a god MC me, Tochukwu
I'm a god-level rapper named Tochukwu

Spit sick drip like okra soup, no fufu
My flow is hot and sick like spicy okra soup

Flow coo coo, stay on toes, no tutu
I'm crazy with the flow and always alert, never weak

For every demon bringin' juju, I keep the thu thu
I keep my guard up against negative influences and bad spirits

And shoot thru, ya noggin', only option is ya hemoglobin poppin'
I shoot straight to the head, causing blood to spill

No suwu, uh, uh, uh, who knew
I don't play gang symbols or games, who would have thought?

That the young Igbo Debo
I, a young Igbo man named Debo

Would treat bars like free throws, long way from free shows
I take rapping seriously, moving up from free performances

Mijos, ugh, no ego
Hey guys, I'm humble and down-to-earth

I was eating when I had no bread, keto
I was able to survive on a strict diet even when I had no money

Sheesh, can spot you devils through the peep hole
I can see through your evil ways like looking through a peephole

Gripping yo' chips hoping I slip with this pico
You're holding onto your money hoping I'll fail with this music

Demote you devils who reach for the vessel
I'll take down those who use music to spread bad messages

Whose content is pure as a kilo from petals of coca plants
Their lyrics are as dangerous and deadly as cocaine

Don't just dance when you hear a record
Listen to the lyrics and message of a song

Peep the message behind the message
Understand the true meaning of a song

That yo' oppressor hopes that you invest in
The message that the system wants you to believe in

To stop progression in certain sections
To prevent certain groups from advancing or succeeding

Where ain't no direction and adolescents share yo' complexion
In places where there is no path forward and young people face the same issues as me

Ugh, and understand it's a war, g
We're in the middle of a battle to overcome oppression

Before me, none after me, surely
I'm one-of-a-kind and there will never be another like me

There will be some who cordially invite you
Some people may offer you opportunities that seem friendly

To bring fight to the type who indict you
They'll ask you to fight against people who criticize you

Ugh, but not my marching and gathering
However, I won't be swayed by meaningless movements

Ugh, or click clack aim and splattering
And I won't resort to violence and shooting

They'll show you it only matters when it's economical
They'll prove to you that money is the only thing that matters to them

I don't spit bars, I spit Guantanamo Bay camps
My rhymes are as harsh as the infamous prison camp

Ugh, a whole prison
It's a metaphor for the brutality and oppression in society

Designed to confine the mind of the sickest living
It's a system meant to suppress and control the most vulnerable

I climb towards the divine shrines where it is written
I strive for enlightenment and spirituality

That those in line with the design of the true and living
Only those who follow the true path will succeed

Inherit the earth while still bearing the curse of Adam
Even if we take on the burden of original sin, we can still find success and happiness

Was once a street rat like Aladdin, then I adapted
I used to be poor and struggling, but I changed and evolved

Started snapping to free the captives, I gained some traction
I started sharing my message and gained popularity and influence

Then became a fire breathing dragon and demon assassin rappin'
I became an unstoppable force, destroying negativity and spreading positivity

Ugh, no hoax for blokes asking
My message is genuine and truthful, no lies or deception

That's word to my fairer skinned madam who's worth a gallon
I'm talking to my light-skinned wife, who is valuable and precious to me

Of water in droughts, hope you figure it out
She's like a source of life and hope, especially in difficult times

'Cause if you step to her, testing her she'll dig in yo' mouth
If you mess with her, she will fight back and defend herself

With that P365 that I bought her
She carries a small handgun that I bought for her

It's small but'll make boys fall like it's autumn
It may be small, but it's powerful and effective

Told ms. Marla I'll ride for her daughter
I promised my wife's mother that I would always protect her daughter

So I keep toast if encroached meet lava
So I carry a gun to defend myself and my family from danger

Wahala, I don't want but I follow
I don't seek trouble, but I will defend myself if necessary

A strict set of principles made to keep Allah
I live by a code of ethics that always puts God first

At the forefront of my mind, not dollars
Money is not my priority, my faith is

I never needed honeys and dough like baklava
I don't need women and money to be happy

Sheesh, that's a pastry, don't hate me
Calm down, it's just a dessert, don't be angry

When the departed need direction, I'm Scorsese
When people need guidance or advice, I'm like the director Martin Scorsese

Innately, I bring light to a shade tree
I have a natural talent for bringing positivity to dark situations

Or to the shutdown corners like champ bailey
I can help those who are struggling or living in difficult circumstances

Ugh, for those who wan' play me
I won't tolerate people trying to disrespect or challenge me

My heat go cover zero, no safety
I'll go all in and take risks, with no safety net

Don't make me, make haste and replace
Don't push me, or I'll quickly move on and forget about you

The wack rap tracks that lack what you tasting
I won't waste my time with bad music that doesn't interest me

When I spit, mmm, let it sizzle
When I rap, I make sure it's hot and impactful

If it don't touch my soul I can't jam it, that's word to Krizzle
If the music doesn't speak to me emotionally, I won't listen to it, like rapper Big K.R.I.T.

I told my patna chill on them broads, give 'em dismissal
I advised my friend to stop chasing women and ignore them

He replied to me if they on my balls, I let 'em dribble
He said that if women are interested in him, he'll let them continue to pursue him

I said aw, it's gon' be hard to get a wife, g
I joked that it may be difficult for him to find a wife if he doesn't change his behavior

A long way from them days when I rocked the white tee
I've come a long way from my younger days when I dressed casually in a white t-shirt

And was piping any bopper that would entice me
And used to sleep with any attractive woman who caught my eye

Or invite me to them draws but I won't describe the particulars
I won't go into detail about my past sexual encounters

You get the picture and can see that I'm meticulous
You can understand that I take care and attention to detail in my life

In craftin' ways to say my mindset was ridiculous
Especially in the way I express myself through music, where my perspective is unique and unconventional

I parted ways with days, I crocheted all my sinfulness
I moved on from my past and repented for my past sins

And prayed the photos in my words is photosynthesis
I hope that my lyrics can help inspire and bring life to others

And help you breathe
And give a breath of fresh air to those who need it

'Cause we all need
Because everyone needs

Some fresh air
A new perspective or a break from the status quo