Reality Check
Verbal Threat Lyrics

Monotony is not me, I'm too hot to laundry
I am not a boring person who does laundry every day; I am too cool for that.

Get to know me, hip hop's Mahatma Ghandi
If you take the time to know me, you will see that I am a wise and peaceful leader in the world of hip hop.

Confidentally, do it so nonchalantly
I do things with confidence and ease; I make it look effortless.

And the reality of the threats gotta rep like Dondi
I am a representation of the reality of the dangers in the world, just like the graffiti artist Dondi was.

Old school, check it, I'm black and blondie
I am a mix of old school and new school; I am both black and white like Debbie Harry of Blondie.

Respect tongue, you better ask your uncle and aunties
I have a way with words that demands respect; ask your older family members about it.

I go ballerina on 'em when we meet 'em on the corner
I approach my enemies with grace and poise when we meet face to face.

With Adidas and diplomas, I'm seeing it's over
I have both street smarts and book smarts with my Adidas and diplomas, and I am certain that I will come out on top.

When the screen rolls, photographic with Premo
When the video plays, my presence and performance are captured like a photograph with DJ Premier's beats.

With cats stabbing, sitting back, waiting to steamroll
Other rappers are waiting to attack me, but I am prepared to take them on.

A G's still feeling emcees flow
I still appreciate the artistry of other rappers' flows.

A mean look really doesn't matter to me though
I'm not afraid of anyone's threatening or intimidating looks.

A sweet hook, gotta make it look like Kareem's throw
A good hook in a song is like a successful basketball shot - it needs to be executed with finesse like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

The dream took thirteen years for the single
It took a long time and a lot of hard work to achieve my dream of releasing a single.

But now it's official, upon is a fierce steer on the road
Now that I've made it, I have a strong and determined energy driving me forward like a fierce bull.

ANd obody is getting in with no security codes
No one is breaking into my success without the proper credentials.

Yeah, yo, we sat back, analyzed without participation
We were able to observe and analyze the world of hip hop without getting too involved at first.

These wack cats fantasized about the situation
Other rappers were dreaming about success but not putting in the work.

Patient as if we were waiting for visitation
We were patient, as if waiting for a family member to visit us in prison, until our time to shine came.

Blatant and perputrating, collaborating with Satan
Other rappers were blatantly and purposely working with evil forces to achieve success.

Conversating, anticipating without incriminating to blame
We were careful to speak and act appropriately, while still anticipating and working towards success without doing anything illegal or shady.

We feeling the pain, in tactic discriminating the name
We understood the difficulties and struggles of the world of hip hop, especially when it came to discrimination against our names and reputations.

That's why it's such a damn shame
This is why it's sad to see others cheat or take shortcuts to success.

We rep the timeframe when it originally came
We represent the era of hip hop when it first originated.

For the two props, back to suede pumas and tubesocks
We are in the game for the love of the music and the recognition, back to the days of old school fashion trends like suede Puma sneakers and tube socks.

Graffiti writers rocking trains scoping the rooftops
Graffiti artists were a crucial part of hip hop culture, creating masterpieces on trains and taking risks by climbing onto rooftops.

Blasphemy, raps like gats cause catastrophe
Rappers who spit lies or promote violence are causing serious harm and danger to society.

Verbal Threat connects likes like Keithy E and Waxmaster C
Verbal Threat's music connects and resonates with listeners like the legendary Keithy E and Waxmaster C's music did.

From the Queen blocks, epidemics rolling up on us
We come from the blocks of Queens, where violence and disease are constantly threatening and present dangers.

We represented in front of bodeagas, jumped on corners
We represented ourselves and our music in front of corner stores and on street corners, where people would gather and listen.

Mentality set, money to salary, skep
Our mindset is focused on making a living and earning money from our music, but we are not greedy or selfish in our pursuits.

Verbal Threat and DJ Premier, the reality check
Verbal Threat's music, along with DJ Premier's beats, is a wake-up call and reminder of the realities of the world of hip hop.

I had to prove them straight, do 'em like in 2nd grade
I had to set others straight and teach them a lesson, like disciplining a second grader.

Sit 'em down and try to school them while the record plays
I will teach others a lesson while my music plays in the background.

I went over math and then I read my resume
I taught my haters some basic knowledge, then showed them my impressive resume of work and accomplishments.

By the time I finished class in the 11th grade
I was already knowledgeable and experienced in the world of hip hop by the time I was in 11th grade.

I was raised by sideway hats, blacks and parks
My upbringing involved wearing sideways hats, being around black people, and hanging out in parks in my neighborhood.

By the place they filmed Baywatch with Hasselhoff
I grew up in a neighborhood close to where the TV show Baywatch was filmed, starring David Hasselhoff.

Days were thugged out, cats laughed you off
Back in the day, things were tough and dangerous, and people would make fun of you or bully you if they thought you were weak.

If a rapper slash actor's raps was soft
If a rapper who was also an actor had weak rhymes, they would be called out.

I was fueled by the old school writers, I got busy
I was inspired and motivated by the old school hip hop writers and put in serious work to improve my skills.

Rocking pieces on the handbuilt court, New York City
I showed off my skills by creating elaborate graffiti art on the basketball courts in New York City.

A lot of beef, crews rolls with bats and mace
There was a lot of conflict and fighting in the hip hop community, and some crews would arm themselves with weapons like bats and mace.

If that's the case, catchphrase the gats for waste
If someone comes at me with a weapon, they will soon realize that it was a foolish decision, and I will defeat them.

Chased by jakes, slipped out the fire escape
I have had to escape from the police many times, running away through a fire escape.

Raising heart rate, verbally killing every bar break
My intense rhymes and flow leave my audience in suspense and excitement, capturing their attention from start to finish.

Reality check, Verbal Threat, originality
With Verbal Threat's music comes a dose of reality, and we always stay true to our originality.

Wishing to change up the game, not for the salary
We strive to shake up the world of hip hop and bring change for the better, with our intentions being pure and not focused on money.