Mayday
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(Intro: Hell Razah)
Fear the evil music, Renaissance Child
Yeah, Black Market, yea, Black Market Militia
We gon' talk to the ghettos, Hell Razah
All my niggaz in the projects, Will Cooper
Blood on the walls, yeah, yeah
And it breaths so shit, real deep, yea
Black Market Militia, roll with this

Ain't fuckin' wit us, yo, yo

(Hell Razah)
Welfare, got a respect for my moms
I found out, George Bush was the same as Saddam
I'm a digital bomb, downloaded on the CD-ROM
Before Muhammed and the Holy Qu'ran, an Egyptian God
Abraham, saught the science of Brahm
Breath of life, education of Christ, gave Satan his life
He bought souls when they came with a price
I got the dice, rollin' three sixes, blowin' widow kisses
Keep wizes, readin' Hebrew scriptures
Each gun go a longer distance, to get ya
I develop, so the seller get the bigger picture
Ron O'Neal, superfly without no deal
I'm Shaquille, when it comes down to lyrical skills
Maccabee be a seed of Israel
What I can't eat in a mill, I guess, I'mma leave in my will
Set fire to America's flag, and the President mad
I raise the states, like the price of gas

(Chorus - 2X):
(Hell Razah)
We try'nna save up for AK's
Having helicopter niggaz screamin' "Mayday!"
This is Black Market Military, don't play
Ain't no comin' at my family, the wrong way, aye

(Hell Razah)
Child support, disrespectin' my pops, it's fucked up
When ya man breakin' bread with the cops
They love talkin' alot, so we send they heads back in a box
This for Ray Charles and Red Foxxx, let off a shot
And all the brothers in the prison cells, livin' in hell
It's dawn of the dead, we born here, to war with the feds
Lead the snakes to the edge, watch it fall of the ledge
It ain't over til we kill 'em, and oil they eggs
Probably kicked down the White House door
Cuz they wipe out poor, people that's homeless
Who life like lost, while the rich get richer, the poor get poorer
So we run a menage, on both Bush's daughters
And show 'em all the riches that his twin sisters bought us
That made a World Trade, when they slept with a slave
The same ones that got AIDS, that sickness ya'll made
The resurrected Nat Turner's, back from the grave

(Tragedy Khadafi)
When I write, the angels cry, tears fall out of the sky
Hit the earth, take human form and fly
Prophets and messengers, rise out of they graves
My enemies'll treat, four legged beasts, back to the cage
Mountains of Caucus, I'm just dealin' with higher forces
Satellite's take flight when I'm swervin', bulletproof porsches
The first dynasty was that of Egyptian's
Before commandments, my name was written in golden scriptures
When I spit, it's like bare witness to Allah Chikis Sahatta
Nat Turner burner, soul of a rider
It's like me and you subtracted from two, last one left
Right over left, when cowards die, thousands of death
Let the revolution start, where's your heart, let ya heat pop
Feel the lost cause of Afeni, when she lost Pac
Betty Shabazz, the slugs tore Malcolm's chest and he drop
Audobon building, might get murdered, what I'm revealing
Cinematic like Michael Moore, Fahrenheit 9/11
Mac-11 flamin', the president's head til it severed

(Outro: Killah Priest)

May day, may day, I report from the hood
Black Market, I report from the hood, Black Market

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Black Market Milita's "Mayday" speak of the struggles and injustices faced by African Americans in the United States. The song features verses from Hell Razah, Tragedy Khadafi, and Killah Priest, each taking on a different aspect of the larger issue at hand. Hell Razah speaks of the systemic oppression faced by black families, including his own, and highlights the damaging policies of the George W. Bush administration. Tragedy Khadafi draws on religious themes, referencing angels, prophets, and messengers to emphasize the importance of the fight against oppression. Finally, Killah Priest calls attention to the issues faced in the hood, with the refrain "Mayday" serving as a call to action and urgent plea for help from the larger community.

The lyrics of "Mayday" are powerful and thought-provoking, drawing attention to the ongoing struggle for racial justice in the United States. The song also features references to historical figures such as Nat Turner, Malcolm X, and Betty Shabazz, serving as a reminder of the long history of this fight.

Line by Line Meaning

Fear the evil music, Renaissance Child
The music we make is considered dangerous, and we are like artists from the Renaissance period who challenged societal norms and rules.

Welfare, got a respect for my moms
I have to acknowledge my mother's reliance on government assistance to survive.

I found out, George Bush was the same as Saddam
George Bush and Saddam Hussein are both oppressive leaders who manipulate thoughts and kill people.

I'm a digital bomb, downloaded on the CD-ROM
My music is a weapon that can spread quickly through digital means.

Before Muhammed and the Holy Qu'ran, an Egyptian God
Egypt and its ancient gods existed before Islam and the Quran's teachings.

Abraham, saught the science of Brahm
Abraham was searching for the knowledge and truth that Brahm, the Hindu god, possesses.

Breath of life, education of Christ, gave Satan his life
Jesus Christ gave us a reason to live and an education in healthy living, while Satan exists to tempt us to engage in sinful acts.

He bought souls when they came with a price
Satan convinced people to sell their souls to him when they were desperate and in need of something.

Each gun go a longer distance, to get ya
Our guns can reach longer distances than others, making it easier for us to take down our enemies.

I develop, so the seller get the bigger picture
I focus on myself and achieving success, which ultimately helps those who sell and distribute our music.

We try'nna save up for AK's
We are trying to get enough money to purchase AK-47s for protection and combat.

Child support, disrespectin' my pops, it's fucked up
It's unfair that some fathers are disrespected and devalued, yet are still required to pay child support.

When ya man breakin' bread with the cops
It's wrong when someone you trust is cooperating and sharing information with law enforcement.

And all the brothers in the prison cells, livin' in hell
Prison is a living hell for the majority of inmates, especially Black men.

It ain't over til we kill 'em, and oil they eggs
We need to keep fighting until we completely defeat our enemies, even if it means destroying their future opportunities and perpetuating the cycle of violence.

The same ones that got AIDS, that sickness ya'll made
The government and other oppressive forces have created and spread the AIDS virus to certain communities.

When I write, the angels cry, tears fall out of the sky
My words have the power to unleash emotion in listeners, even to the point of moving heavenly beings.

Let the revolution start, where's your heart, let ya heat pop
We need to take action and start a revolution if we want to see real change, and it starts by staying true to our principles and using our weapons.

May day, may day, I report from the hood
I am speaking from the perspective of someone from the streets, giving voice to those who are often ignored and mistreated.

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