Mike
W.B.I. Lyrics

You know they just want us to stay blind stay blind
The system wants to keep us ignorant and unaware of the truth

The truth has been hidden in they lies they lies
The truth has been deliberately buried under layers of deception

You know they just want us to keep still keep still
The system wants us to remain passive and docile, accepting whatever they tell us blindly

Can't let them deceive me I'm to real
The artist is refusing to be fooled and will not accept what is being handed to them without question

Thugs rapping about drugs money clothes cars and sex
Many mainstream rap artists glorify materialism and a life of crime instead of addressing real issues faced by society

And when you stand with plug brushing off all the threats
When you are in a powerful position, you can ignore threats from those who disagree with you

To be the man in the club study that bible text
True leadership involves following positive examples and not just the shallow society-driven idols

We get that bag out the mud bussing on rival sets
Success can be attained through hard work and taking down competition

Give me a watch and a chain I'm calling it success
Society often measures success in material possessions, but this is a shallow view that can lead people astray

Do anything for the fame balling with the best
People are willing to compromise their values and do whatever it takes to achieve fame and status in society

And now they crowded your lane you got to wear a vest
Once you achieve fame, you become a target and have to take extra measures to protect yourself

Somehow them raps and that slang done got you very stressed
The shallow, materialistic culture that mainstream rap perpetuates can have a negative impact on one's mental health

Can't let them them deceive me I'm to real
The singer is determined to stay true to their values and not be swayed by shallow societal pressures

Niggas will tell you anything except you to think that's what it is
People will try to manipulate you and distort the truth to fit their own agenda, but critical thinking is key

Rap niggas put on a mask and kiss ass to get a deal
Many mainstream rappers adopt a fake persona and compromise their values to appeal to the record industry and mass audiences

Trying to wiggle up out the deal be like a prison appeal
Once you sign on with the mainstream music industry, it's hard to break free and maintain your authentic voice

I done seen family killed if they yo amity vill
The artist has witnessed the devastating toll that gang violence and a life of crime can have on individuals and their communities

A nigga chain might be some Morrison ice and stainless steel
Society often values material possessions over the value of human life and actual human connections

I done felt the pain for real so I can't feed these folks no bull shit
The singer has experienced real pain and suffering, so they can't deceive others with false narratives or shallow values

Street preacher was it the bleachers or the pool pit
The artist questions whether true guidance can come from an established religion or a simple street preacher

Everybody real but they be capping with the rapping
Many rappers claim to be authentic and truthful, but actually just perpetuate the shallow values of mainstream society

But everything I spite that shit be exactly how it happened
The artist is not afraid to speak the truth even if it goes against mainstream societal narratives or values

My shit ain't based on just shoot stories struggle nuts and glory
The singer's values and experiences go beyond the superficial narratives that mainstream rap perpetuates

You can't pay a nigga to believe you killed a nigga and record this shit boring
The artist believes that true art and music should have real substance and be authentic, not just a shallow, contrived image or persona

You know they just want us to stay blind stay blind
The singer reiterates their initial point that society wants to keep individuals ignorant and unaware of the truth

The truth has been hidden in they lies they lies
The truth is not readily apparent because it is buried under layers of societal deception

You know they just want us to keep still keep still
The system wants individuals to remain passive and not question the status quo

Can't let them deceive me I'm to real
Despite societal pressure to conform, the artist prides themselves on their authenticity and refuses to be deceived