Lights Out
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Yeah
Beginning without a real reason.

Gang Starr, M.O.P.
Referencing the collaboration between two famous artists/groups.

Either ride or be quiet
If you can't contribute, it's better to not talk at all.

What we gon' do? (Gon' do), motherfucker
Asking what's going to happen next.

Lights out, I told y'all, this is the one I owe y'all
The realization that some debts are still unpaid and must be done immediately.

When you see me, act like you know I know y'all
There's no need to be nervous or uncomfortable when seeing each other.

No one (no one) but Allah can hold y'all
The idea that if you have faith in Allah, no one can have power over you.

Average motherfuckers can't even handle what I throw y'all
Not everyone can deal with the hard challenges of life and succeed.

Yo, ever since a shorty I was hard-headed and angry
Reflecting on past behaviors and admitting to being stubborn and angry as a child.

And mad complex and wouldn't let nobody change me
Admitting to being difficult to change and having a personality that's not easy to manipulate.

I'm still the same me, gettin' pussy, stayin' weeded
The artist is still their true self and some of their favorite things haven't changed.

These bitches are starstruck, so fuck the way they gettin' treated
The negative attitude towards those who are obsessed with celebrities and don't treat them like human beings.

I don't need it, if her head ain't right I pass on it
Being picky with romantic partners and only accepting those who have the right mindset.

While you trick sucka niggas be wastin' cash on it
Disapproving of people who waste money on relationships.

And you don't want it, when the fight starts, you always runnin'
Noticing that some people tend to run away when the going gets tough.

Against me, son, you know the outcome, ya always done
Knowing that any confrontation with the artist will end in a defeat for the opposing side.

Rhymes jog ya mental like ya pop dukes smacked ya
The power of lyrics on the mind is compared to a slap from a parent.

You need to join sag (why?) 'cause you're a hell of an actor (hahahaha)
Suggesting a career in acting because of the person's ability to pretend.

After you notice what happened it'll be too late
Warning about the consequences of acting too late.

Can't blame no one but yourself for mistakes you make
No one else can be blamed for personal mistakes.

And some of y'all niggas are like circus monkeys
Comparing some people to trained monkeys in a circus.

Livin' life like worthless junkies
Living without any sense of purpose or direction.

Plottin' against your fellow man, helpin' out the devil's plan
Condemning those who plan against others and are helping push forward negative agendas.

Damn, why can't I trust my own people?
A feeling of mistrust towards close acquaintances.

Fuck it, enemies must perish in the valley of their own evil
The mindset that those considered enemies must be conquered and dealt with in their deserved manner.

Yo, a wise man once said, "fuck what a wise man said"
Being rebellious towards traditional wisdom.

Bitch, gimme that bag otherwise y'all dead
Demanding a monetary compensation or retaliation.

Clap on (blaow, blaow), I can ride right now
Suggesting an ability to fight and be victorious in hostile environments.

Leave you paralyzed from your eyebrows down
Exaggerating the extent of the damage inflicted on the enemy.

I got two parts of my brain, fuck your life on my right
Having a mindset that is unforgiving and sabotaging to the adversaries.

Ain't nothin' left on my left, ain't nothin' right
Having no reservations or doubts in one's actions.

(I pull up) the kid scope 'em out, I'll thrush ya
Having an ability to survey the situation and quickly react to it if necessary.

For the bread I'll leave ya head smokin' like a muffler
Suggesting that any amount of money can result in an extreme reaction or attack.

Sick bars, bitch, what up?
Proudly showing off one's abilities and asking for recognition.

I spit SARS, you spit nut up
Comparing the artist's lyrics to a deadly infectious disease and belittling their competition.

Bitch, shut up, it's in my bone marrow
Believing that one's skills are inherent and part of their nature.

Marked for death, I don't even trust my own shadow
Feeling under threat or danger, even from the most familiar things.

When they can't touch who you become
The idea that some people are impossible to bring down or control.

They'll try to dig up who you used to be (ah)
When unable to harm someone's current stand, they will attempt to deface their past records.

Tell them niggas get used to me (come on)
Encouraging others to accept the artist and their style as part of the scene.

You can't go back and change the beginnin'
The realization that one cannot change the past.

But I'ma start where I'm at and change the endin'
Optimism about changing the future and making it better than the past.

I do it like I do it 'cause it ain't about the music
Believing that it's not just about the music but also about personal values and messages.

Ain't about gettin' through it 'cause I'm already proven
Feeling no need to prove oneself since there's a confirmed established base.

You niggas see me cruisin', nigga, I will lose it
Appearing relaxed and laid-back but can quickly become volatile when provoked.

I get on my bully shit, fuck up a nigga movin'
The mindset of being strong and dominant enough to bully around other people.

Now fuck who ya crew is, fuck what the true is
Disregarding opinions and loyalty towards the company/team or reality.

Gang Starr forever, fuck what the new is
Showing appreciation towards the classic and established rather than the new and trendy.

Lil' nigga turned diamonds to ruins
The idea that the artist, despite their small size or status, can cause major damage and destruction.

Ball with your Rupaul influence
Being unique and unapologetic about one's style or preferences even if it may not be conventional or widely accepted.

Shorty askin', "who you is?"
People who are unaware of the artist's name or identity.

Forgettin' I'm praised where a few is
Despite being unknown to some, the artist is still revered by a selective group of people.

Overlookin' OG engraved on the Buick
Ignoring the label or status given to the artist by misjudging their character based on their vehicle or superficial features.

Before they let me out the cage for the music
Making music is being viewed as a release from imprisonment or limitations in life.

I helped you niggas see exactly who John Woo is (woo)
Making others become aware of something specific or unknown, referencing the well-known director John Woo and adding a catchphrase after.

Now, nigga, who you is?
Reversing the question to the previous inquirer and questioning their identity or status.

You overpaid, bitch-made, glitch-made
Belittling one's value and character by calling them overpaid, weak, and artificial.

You headin' for the roof when ya shit fade (hahaha)
Making fun of the person's likely reaction once their status, power, or value fades away.

With no substance, ho shit by the abundance
Calling out the lack of depth or sincerity in the person's actions or materials.

Your catalog sound the same, you got one hit
Noticing that the person's work is repetitive and unoriginal, and only relying on one successful piece.

Lights out (lights out)
Ending the song on a final warning or threat.