Sacrifice
feat. Nelly Furtado Lyrics

Listen, I got you phobic offa this like arachnids
I have the power to make you nervous like spiders

Drastic, it ain't plastic, it's just pro blackness
The changes I bring are significant, not superficial, and driven by a love for black culture

Grown man tactics no pediatrics
I employ sophisticated strategies, not childish ones

The kind of track that make the comeback miraculous
My music has the ability to revive careers in a miraculous way

The catalyst. Thought with the knack of splashin'
I am the driving force behind big changes and have the skill to create a big impact

I'm dashin', I mastered the craft of mashin'
I move quickly and have perfected the art of blending different styles of music

The level-headed thoroughbred the females passion
I am a calm and reliable force in the music industry, who women are passionate about

Magnetic attraction be keeping em askin'
The strong allure of my music keeps fans wanting more

The crews in the Cadillac, the Pendergrassin'
I am rolling with a crew in a Cadillac and embodying the style of Teddy Pendergrass

Swerve half-naked won't come near crashin'
I skillfully avoid danger even while driving half-naked

But if I go to Heaven would ya'll know my name
If I were to die, do you think people would remember who I am?

Or would it be the same for you like I was Eric Clapton, huh?
Would you forget about me like you might forget about someone like Eric Clapton?

Clap for your freedom dog, that's what's happenin'
Celebrate your freedom, that's the current situation

My spit take critical political action
My lyrics have the power to make a political impact

The hustle is a puzzle, each piece is a fraction
Success is complex and each step towards it is a small piece of the larger picture

And every word that's understood is a transaction
Every lyric that's clearly heard is like a business transaction, impacting the listener

I'm an S.P. soldier, microphone holder
I am a soldier of S.P.A.R.K, holding the microphone as my weapon

Rep Philly set
I represent the Philadelphia music scene

From Bolivia to Boulder
My impact is felt from Bolivia to Boulder, Colorado

Paris, France to Tip and Thai Yoga
I have reach from Paris, France to the niche market of Thai Yoga tips

How we gon' make it through the dark?
How are we going to overcome the tough times?

I'll show ya.
I will demonstrate how to overcome adversity

Tell you one lesson I've learned
Let me share a lesson I've learned

If you want to reach something in life
If you want to achieve something in life

You ain't gonna get it unless
You won't achieve it unless

You give a little bit of sacrifice
You make sacrifices to attain it

Ooh sometimes before you smile you got to cry
Sometimes you must endure hardship before experiencing joy

You need a heart that's filled with music
To achieve success, you must have a heart filled with passion for music

If you use it you can fly
If you apply that passion, you can soar to great heights

Yo kick off ya shoes, jump off the jock
Relax and let go of external pressures

I fly higher than them dudes from off ya block
I rise above the competition in your neighborhood

My name Black, the style is unorthodox
My name is Black and I have a unique and innovative style

It tap chins wit ya men's who you thought could box
My music hits hard, even against those who seemed tough

A couple people wanted thought to stop
Some individuals thought my music would fail

But guess what?
But you know what happened?

My man grab the missile, plug for the gut
My friend stepped in and saved the day with a powerful move

Now next time greedy stop being such a glut
Next time, be less selfish and greedy

I'm precise with it like Faheim with haircuts
I am skilled and accurate with my craft, like Faheim is with haircuts

We up close on 'em with toast but no crust
We are very close to defeating our enemies, like toast without crust

It's fructose on 'em they froze and won't bust
Our enemies are intimidated, like a sugary substance that causes something to freeze

Choke on your face you jewels is lackluster
Your flashy possessions are not impressive

Gotta put it to ya straight
I have to be honest with you

Y'all fools is jacked up
You're all making foolish choices

Came close to the utmost but no cogar
We almost reached the highest level, but fell short

Nose to the grindstone, head to the stars
We are working hard, focused on both the details and our ultimate goals

The number one runner with the number one drummer
I am the best in my field, supported by the best drummer

Grammy award-winning it's the world's eighth wonder
My music is so great that even winning a Grammy doesn't do it justice

Yo, your first impression might be I'm a asshole
You may think I'm a jerk at first glance

Or say I'm sometimey and give people a hassle
You may feel like I'm unreliable and difficult to work with

Or try to suntouch and put the heat in a capsule
You may try to keep me down or limit my potential

Dog I'm far deeper than that though,
I am much more complex and capable than those initial impressions

I get in the zone, recognize I'm a rolling stone
I focus intently on my music and acknowledge my status as a constantly moving force

No time to lollygag or lounge with scallywags
I have no time for idleness or spending time with unproductive people

Gimme the disc or I'll put it where your body at
Give me the music, or I will release it and make you pay the price

Old school spit flow laid over Trotter tracks
I have a classic style of rapping, blended with the beats of the Roots' Questlove

With no apology, fraud, or tricknology
I am honest and authentic in my music, and don't resort to deception or manipulation

Just trust what I see and I say and follow me
Believe in my vision and my words, and follow my lead

My way, I be the open book, look inside me
I am very transparent and open in my art, take a closer look at who I am

The star of the story that the grooveteller guide me
I am the singer, guided by the music that inspires me

Through all the dark times part of the business
Even during difficult times, it is still part of the music industry

The light be contingent on small forensics
The success of my music often depends on small details and meticulous attention to them

My microphone'll make a man a newborn infant
My music has the power to make someone feel brand new and reborn

It's true so the true gon' sense it
Those who are truly genuine will recognize the authenticity of my music