Affirmative Action
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This is what, this what they want huh
This is what it's all about
Time to take Affirmative Action son
They just don't understand, you kna'mean
Niggas coming sideways thinking stuff is sweet man
Niggas don't understand the four devils; lust, envy, hate, jealousy
Wicked niggas, man
Yo sit back, relax, catch ya contact, sip your cog-ni-ac
And let's all wash this money through this laundry mat
Sneak attack a new cat sit back, worth top dollar
In fact touch mine's and I'll react like a Rottweiler
Who could relate, we play for high stakes at gunpoint
Catch em and break, undress em, tie em with tape no escape
The Corleone, fettuccine Capone
Roam in your own zone or get kidnapped and clapped in your dome
We got it sewn, The Firm art of war is unknown
Lower your tone, face it homicide cases get blown
Aristocrats, politickin daily with diplomats
See me I'm an official mack, Lex Coupe triple black

Criminal thoughts in the blue Porsche, my destiny's to be the new boss
That nigga Paulie gotta die, he too soft
That nigga's dead on, a key of her-oin
They found his head on the couch with his dick in his mouth
I put the hit out
Yo, the smoothest killer since Bugsy, bitches love me
And Queens where my drugs be, I wear Guess jeans and rugbies
Yo, my people from Medina they will see you
When you re-up bring your heater all your cream go between us
Real shit, my Desert Eagle got a ill grip
I chill with niggas that hit Dominican spots and steal bricks
My red beam, made a dread scream and sprayed a Fed team
Corleone be turning niggas to fiends
Yukons and ninja black Lexus, Mega the pretty boy
With mafia connections it's The Firm nigga set it

Yo, my mind is seeing through your design like blind fury
I shine jewelry sipping on crushed grapes, we lust papes
And push cakes inside the casket at Just wake
It's sickening, he just finished bidding upstate
And now the projects is talking that somebody gotta die shit
It's logic as long as it's nobody that's in my clique
My man Smoke know how to expand coke in Mr. Coffee
Feds cost me two mill' to get the system off me
Life's a bitch but God-forbid the bitch divorce me
I'll be flooded with ice so hell fire can't scorch me
Cuban cigars meeting Foxy at the Mosque
Moving cars, your top papi Señor Escobar

In the black Camaro
Firm deep, all my niggas hail the blackest sparrow
Wallabee's be the apparel
Through the darkest tunnel
I got visions of multimillions in the biggest bundle
In the Lex pushed by my nigga Jungle
E Money bags got Moet Chandon
Bundle of sixty-two, they ain't got a clue what we about to do
My whole team, we shitting hard like Czar: Sosa, Foxy Brown, Cormega and Escobar
I keep a fat marquess piece, laced in all the illest snake skin
Armani sweaters Carolina Herrera
Be The Firm baby, from BK to the Bridge
My nigga Wiz, operation Firm Biz, so what the deal is
I keep a phat jew-el, sippin Crist-ies
Sitting on top of fifty grand in the Nautica Van
We stay incogni' like all them thug niggas in Marcy
The Gods they praise Allah with visions of Gandhi
Bet it on my whole crew is Don Juan
On Cayman Island with a case of Cristal and Baba Shallah spoke
Nigga with them Cubans that snort coke, raw though
An ounce mixed with leak that's pure though
Flipping the bigger picture
The bigger nigga with the cheddar
Was mad dripper
He had a fucking villa in Manilla
We got to flee to Panama but wait it's half-and-half
Keys is one and two-fifth, so how we flip
Thirty-two grams raw, chop it in half
Get sixteen, double it times three
We got forty-eight, which mean a whole lot of cream
Divide the profit by four, subtract it by eight
We back to sixteen now add the other two that Mega bringing through
So let's see, if we flip this other key
Then that's more for me, mad coke and mad leak
Plus a five hundred cut in half is two-fifty
Now triple that times three




We got three quarters of another ki
The Firm baby, volume one

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of this song are a reflection of the criminal underworld, with references to the four devils of lust, envy, hate, and jealousy that corrupt individuals. The first lines of the song suggest that affirmative action is necessary, however, the exact meaning is not explicitly defined. The lyrics also suggest how criminals pursue their goals and desires, rise to the top, and maintain their power through mafia connections and criminal activities.


The lyrics are a representation of the harsh realities of life in a criminal underworld where survival depends on power, money, and good relationships with others. The song emphasizes the practice of drug trafficking and the violence it involves by describing a hit put out on someone and depicting the aftermath. The lyrics indicate how essential brutal force is in this world, and how those who cannot handle it would not survive.


The song’s lyrics serve as a reminder of the brutalities of life in danger and the risks one must take to gain power in a criminal world. It paints a picture of the struggle for power and survival through the harsh realities of life, where every move counts and where relationships must be built on trust and mutual interests.


Line by Line Meaning

This is what, this what they want huh
This is what people desire, right?


This is what it's all about
This is the essence of it all


Time to take Affirmative Action son
It's time to make decisive moves and seize control, my friend


They just don't understand, you kna'mean
They simply lack comprehension, you know what I mean


Niggas coming sideways thinking stuff is sweet man
People approaching with a disrespectful attitude, believing things will be easy


Niggas don't understand the four devils; lust, envy, hate, jealousy
Individuals fail to grasp the negative forces that corrupt them: desire, jealousy, animosity, envy


Wicked niggas, man
These individuals are truly evil


Yo sit back, relax, catch ya contact, sip your cog-ni-ac
Hey, calm down, unwind, get influenced by the surroundings, enjoy your cognac


And let's all wash this money through this laundry mat
And together let's clean and legitimize this ill-gotten wealth


Sneak attack a new cat sit back, worth top dollar
Engage in a surprise assault on a newcomer, then observe their worth, which is likely high


In fact touch mine's and I'll react like a Rottweiler
In fact, if you come near my belongings, I'll respond aggressively like a Rottweiler


Who could relate, we play for high stakes at gunpoint
Who can truly understand? We gamble with significant risks, often using guns as leverage


Catch em and break, undress em, tie em with tape no escape
Capture and physically harm them, strip them of their dignity, and bind them securely with tape, leaving no possibility of escape


The Corleone, fettuccine Capone
We emulate the powerful and influential Corleone family, resembling the legendary gangster Al Capone


Roam in your own zone or get kidnapped and clapped in your dome
Stay within your designated territory or face the consequences of being abducted and shot in the head


We got it sewn, The Firm art of war is unknown
We have a firm control over our operations, and our strategies in warfare are unfamiliar to others


Lower your tone, face it homicide cases get blown
Speak more calmly, because murder investigations often go unresolved


Aristocrats, politickin daily with diplomats
We, the elite, engage in constant political maneuvering alongside diplomats


See me I'm an official mack, Lex Coupe triple black
Observe, I am an authorized ladies' man, driving a black Lexus Coupe


Criminal thoughts in the blue Porsche, my destiny's to be the new boss
I entertain thoughts of criminal activities while driving my blue Porsche, and I believe it is my destiny to become the dominant leader


That nigga Paulie gotta die, he too soft
That individual named Paulie must be eliminated, as he lacks the necessary toughness


That nigga's dead on, a key of her-oin
That guy is on point, he possesses a significant amount of heroin


They found his head on the couch with his dick in his mouth
His decapitated head was discovered on the couch, with his genitals in his mouth


I put the hit out
I ordered the assassination


Yo, the smoothest killer since Bugsy, bitches love me
Hey, I am the most suave and deadly murderer since Bugsy Siegel, and women are attracted to me


And Queens where my drugs be, I wear Guess jeans and rugbies
Queens is where I distribute drugs, and I dress stylishly in Guess jeans and rugby shirts


Yo, my people from Medina they will see you
Hey, my associates from Medina will locate you


When you re-up bring your heater all your cream go between us
Bring your firearm when you replenish your supply, remember that the illicit profits will be shared among us


Real shit, my Desert Eagle got a ill grip
I speak the truth, my Desert Eagle firearm has an excellent grip


I chill with niggas that hit Dominican spots and steal bricks
I spend time with individuals who rob drug dealers at Dominican establishments, stealing their narcotics


My red beam, made a dread scream and sprayed a Fed team
My red laser sight caused a Rastafarian to cry out and I attacked a team of federal agents


Corleone be turning niggas to fiends
The Corleone family is capable of transforming people into drug addicts


Yukons and ninja black Lexus, Mega the pretty boy
We drive Yukons and stealthy black Lexus vehicles, and Mega is an attractive man


With mafia connections it's The Firm nigga set it
We have ties to the mafia, it's The Firm my friend, establish it


Yo, my mind is seeing through your design like blind fury
Hey, my intellect can perceive through your intentions just like the rage of a visually impaired person


I shine jewelry sipping on crushed grapes, we lust papes
I flaunt luxurious jewelry while drinking fine wine, we desire money


And push cakes inside the casket at Just wake
And we smuggle drugs inside the coffin at Just's funeral


It's sickening, he just finished bidding upstate
It's disgusting, he recently completed his prison sentence upstate


And now the projects is talking that somebody gotta die shit
And now the residents of the housing projects are discussing the need for someone to be killed


It's logic as long as it's nobody that's in my clique
It's only logical as long as it doesn't involve anyone from my group


My man Smoke know how to expand coke in Mr. Coffee
My associate Smoke knows how to increase the quantity of cocaine using a Mr. Coffee machine


Feds cost me two mill' to get the system off me
Law enforcement agencies forced me to pay two million dollars to avoid prosecution


Life's a bitch but God-forbid the bitch divorce me
Life is difficult, but heaven forbid that I face separation from this challenging existence


I'll be flooded with ice so hell fire can't scorch me
I will be adorned with diamonds, making it impossible for the fires of hell to harm me


Cuban cigars meeting Foxy at the Mosque
Enjoying Cuban cigars while meeting Foxy Brown at the Mosque


Moving cars, your top papi Señor Escobar
Engaging in illicit activities, your supreme leader Señor Escobar


In the black Camaro
In the black Camaro car


Firm deep, all my niggas hail the blackest sparrow
The Firm is united, and all my associates admire the darkest sparrow


Wallabee's be the apparel
We wear Wallabee shoes as our choice of clothing


Through the darkest tunnel
Navigating through the most challenging obstacles


I got visions of multimillions in the biggest bundle
I have dreams of accumulating vast amounts of money in the largest package


In the Lex pushed by my nigga Jungle
Driving in a Lexus, pushed by my friend named Jungle


E Money bags got Moet Chandon
E Money bags possesses expensive Moet Chandon champagne


Bundle of sixty-two, they ain't got a clue what we about to do
A package containing sixty-two, and they are completely unaware of our upcoming actions


My whole team, we shitting hard like Czar: Sosa, Foxy Brown, Cormega and Escobar
My entire group is massively successful like prominent figures such as Czar, Sosa, Foxy Brown, Cormega, and Escobar


I keep a fat marquess piece, laced in all the illest snake skin
I possess a large and valuable handgun, adorned with the finest snake skin


Armani sweaters Carolina Herrera
Wearing Armani sweaters and Carolina Herrera clothing


Be The Firm baby, from BK to the Bridge
Embrace The Firm, my friend, from Brooklyn to the Bridge


My nigga Wiz, operation Firm Biz, so what the deal is
My friend Wiz oversees the Firm's operations, so what's the situation


I keep a phat jew-el, sippin Crist-ies
I possess a large precious stone while sipping on Cristal champagne


Sitting on top of fifty grand in the Nautica Van
Resting upon fifty thousand dollars inside the Nautica Van


We stay incogni' like all them thug niggas in Marcy
We maintain a low profile, just like all those criminal individuals in Marcy


The Gods they praise Allah with visions of Gandhi
The Gods, referring to supreme beings, worship Allah while envisioning the ideals of Gandhi


Bet it on my whole crew is Don Juan
Believe me, my entire crew possesses the charisma of Don Juan


On Cayman Island with a case of Cristal and Baba Shallah spoke
On the Cayman Islands with a case of expensive Cristal champagne, and Baba Shallah uttered words


Nigga with them Cubans that snort coke, raw though
A person associated with Cuban individuals who consume cocaine, uncut nonetheless


An ounce mixed with leak that's pure though
Combining an ounce with a smaller quantity to produce a pure product


Flipping the bigger picture
Reversing the situation to reveal the larger plan


The bigger nigga with the cheddar
The more significant person with wealth


Was mad dripper
Was excessively lavish


He had a fucking villa in Manilla
He owned a luxurious mansion in Manilla


We got to flee to Panama but wait it's half-and-half
We have to escape to Panama, but there's a catch


Keys is one and two-fifth, so how we flip
The kilogram of drugs is equal to one and two-fifths, so how do we divide and sell


Thirty-two grams raw, chop it in half
Thirty-two grams of unprocessed drugs, cut it in half


Get sixteen, double it times three
Obtain sixteen grams, double it, and multiply by three


We got forty-eight, which mean a whole lot of cream
We end up with forty-eight grams, which indicates a substantial amount of profits


Divide the profit by four, subtract it by eight
Split the earnings into four parts, then subtract eight


We back to sixteen now add the other two that Mega bringing through
We return to sixteen grams, and then add the additional two that Mega is bringing


So let's see, if we flip this other key
So, let's contemplate if we sell this additional kilogram


Then that's more for me, mad coke and mad leak
Then that results in more profit for me, a significant quantity of cocaine and profit


Plus a five hundred cut in half is two-fifty
In addition, when halving a five hundred dollar bill, it becomes two hundred and fifty dollars


Now triple that times three
Now triple that, and multiply it by three


We got three quarters of another ki
We end up with three-quarters of another kilogram


The Firm baby, volume one
The Firm, my friend, this is just the beginning




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NASIR JONES, INGA D. MARCHAND, DAVE A. ATKINSON, SAMUEL J. BARNES, ANTHONY S. CRUZ, CORY MCKAY, JEAN CLAUDE OLIVIER

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Schuyler Hecht

I hear nothing remixed...sounds like it did in '96

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