Flashbacks
Warlocks Lyrics

Time is short and flies fast
The limited time we have passes by us too quickly

Makes me never forget what happened in the past
The passing of time makes memories of past events more valuable and important

But ten years in a blast
A decade can feel like a brief period of time when you look back on it

I guess that's why some of my memories are vast
Some memories stand out and seem more significant than others due to the limited amount of time that has passed

Ever and always knocked them dead
We always excelled and impressed others with our abilities

We never knew ourselves as knuckleheads
We didn't see ourselves as foolish or stupid at the time, even though we may have made poor choices

What my belt buckle said would give me some respect
A belt buckle with a certain design or emblem was seen as a symbol of power or respect

I'm supposed to being perfect my life was always a mess
Although I was expected to be flawless, my life was often chaotic and imperfect

That's why I need to get it of my chest I reminisce
I need to express the memories and emotions that weigh heavily on me

Kids with blades robbing snobs from the west
Young people carrying knives would steal from wealthy individuals in Western areas

On the seventeen of May, re-arranging faces
On May 17th, we brutally attacked and injured people's faces

Chases by a cop playing Elliot Ness
We were pursued by a law enforcement officer who was determined to catch us

We we're an infamous myth like the monster of Loch Ness
Our actions were widely known and talked about, creating a legendary status akin to that of the Loch Ness Monster

Nevertheless we kept it going too long
Despite the risks and consequences, we persisted in our illegal activities for too many years

It's hard to stay strong when two rights make a wrong
When doing what seems right or justifiable results in negative consequences, it's difficult to maintain conviction or fortitude

When people live too fast they surely dies too young
Living recklessly or too quickly can lead to an early death

And so it drops down on my soul like a bomb
The weight of past actions and events weighs heavily on me like a damaging explosion

Who'd ever think we'd kick the beat that rocks
No one could have predicted that we would create and perform such great music

And represent mad on your personal boombox
We gained popularity and acclaim from our music that was played on personal stereos or boomboxes

We used to play poker with pocket change pots
We gambled small amounts of money playing poker games

Robbing lockers for pocket change loot cuts
We stole petty cash or valuable items from lockers to make some quick money

Lifting shops for Levi's and Chevignon jackets
We shoplifted clothing items from stores, specifically Levi's and Chevignon jackets

Sneaking out the backdoor with surprise packets
We left stores with stolen items in secret, hidden in surprise packages

Eighty-nine that was the time when a bunch of kids
The year 1989 was a time when a group of young people took part in illegal activities

Declared war against the fifth line
We declared a figurative war against authority figures or the police, referred to as the fifth line

Those where the days of growing up
These were the formative years of our lives where we were learning and developing

My man Hawk was bombing every single block up in the Boondocks
A person named Hawk was actively and aggressively tagging or spray painting on buildings in a rural area

As my crew moved forth
As my group of friends continued with our activities

Everybody at the party started tripping and locked their doors
People at a party were scared and paranoid due to our presence, and locked their doors to protect themselves

And when I got my shot I never missed
When I had the opportunity to act or take action, I never hesitated or failed

Cause I never aimed high when I was a little kid
I didn't have high aspirations or expectations when I was younger

I'll let the past be the past and look ahead
I will leave my past actions and mistakes behind and focus on the future

Parts and slices of our lives they where nice
Certain moments from our lives were pleasant or positive

We're blowing dust of the ancient mics
We are revisiting old or outdated equipment or tools, like old microphones

Mad memories shaped like razor sharp knives
Powerful memories are painful or piercing, like a sharp knife

They stabbed me in the heart and the Grey shades of night
Memories create feelings of hurt and darkness within me

Tight's the way we used to stick together in my clique
We had a close bond and loyalty in our group of friends

Ninety-two we be hooking up with the Atomic
In the year 1992, we formed a partnership or connection with a group or person known as the Atomic

Three bandits the time caught up with I panicked
Three of us were caught by authorities and I became frightened

When I saw I was a grown up kid
After the shock of being caught, I realized I was an adult but still felt like a child

Enough said I never forget how we did
I will always remember the actions and events of our past

Rest in peace cats I wish some things where different
I hope that those who have passed away from our group could have left behind a different legacy

Dure remember we marked the cards and played Blackjack
A person named Dure and I cheated during a card game of Blackjack

So if we lost our money we would get that cash back
If we lost money during gambling, we would find a way to get it back through cheating or theft

Flashbacks from the good times of eighty-nine
Memories of the positive experiences from the year 1989

No cameras on the stations and no guards along the lines
There was less surveillance and security present in public transportation areas during that time

When everything's fine time is short and flies fast
When life is going well or smoothly, time passes by more quickly