GangStarr - Peace of Mine lyrics

Aiyyo, what the f** is this sh** that y'all are listenin to Nowadays on the radio man? you call that sh** hip-hop? That's some f*ggot b**h sh** y'all are listenin to! All you dj's are lettin the program directors handcuff you And sit there and tell you how to mix?! you f**in robots! f** y'all! Real talk, serious thoughts True and livin with a youthful vengeance, yo (Trust me, I'm as live as it gets) At times I feel like my back's against the wall And if y'all ain't with me, then it's me against y'all I stand my ground, that's what I was taught While others stand around, I hold it down like a fort In the midst of war, I find peace within Run, lock your doors, don't let the beast get in The mind is a terrible thing to waste I show love cause it's a terrible thing to hate Of course I want money, but I won't compromise Y'all don't realize, think I won't bomb you guys? With the truth n***a, stop misleadin the youth n***a Too many wakes and funerals, that's the proof n***a Our hood's in danger, kids need guidance You keep lyin, still the young keep dyin As I walk through the valley I fear none, yes I'm the chairman Here with my n***a premier son And we came to change the game We represent the pain that's real talk, what's y'all claim to fame? Rappers simply tracin flows and chasin hoes Frontin mad hard, that sh**'s amazin yo Producers makin tinkerbell beats for them to rhyme on Their a** if they get on the same stage that I'm on Our sh** be rugged, like the new york streets Make the wrong move stupid then you lose your seat Cats be buyin up SoundScans to beef up sales n***as wanna crossover, wanna be upscale f** that, that ain't hip-hop, that's somethin else You're better off back on the ave doin somethin else All you s**ers claimin that you are, thug or gangsta You disrespect the game by dry-snitchin you prankster I thank y'all for makin more room for us, uhh Ashes to dust you wonder who's to trust My sense of self, and my mental health Is much more powerful, than any hint of wealth A lot of n***as get cash, and collect Mercedes But neglect their ladies, and forget their babies Then the chicks turn and act like dudes Cause they reflect our light, so yo act right fool And this is just a piece of my mind, a thesis of mine I'mma make moves and I'mma leave you behind At times I feel like my back's against the wall And if y'all ain't with me, then it's me against y'all I stand my ground, that's what I was taught While others stand around, I hold it down like a fort In the midst of war, I find peace within Run, lock your doors, don't let the beast get in The mind is a terrible thing to waste I show love cause it's a terrible thing to hate "Trust me, I'm as live as it gets, my flow is likem as live as it gets"