Palermo Stone - Freedom Writers lyrics

[Sample (Speaking)] “Jim, what do young people worship today? What do they hang onto? What do they believe in, what do they hope for?” “I can't speak for, uh, young people, probably uh, my guess would be the things they always celebrated just kind of a joy of existence, self discovery, uh freedom, I think it's amazing.” [Verse 1: Palermo Stone] Young Vigilante, rappers gotta up the ante You see I'm feeling antsy, something like I'm peeling panties I'm getting close to blow Cup runneth over, uh, four-leaf clover huh? Naw this is God's will Never been lost here, I've forged my own path Now you do the math, don't get caught inside our cross hairs Yea I've been exhausted, but I never lost it Taking the long road, man y'all wonder what it cost him Thousands to millions but I still feel awesome Don't do this for a dollar, although I need it to progress Bars hold weight, uplifting, y'all see my arm strength Hooks, lines, and thinkers, I ain't fishing for no compliments I'm just trying to save my audience, lyrical disarmament So forth and so on again, they say I'm trying to play God again I'm just a freedom writer, with the heart of ten, yeah [Hook: Palermo Stone] How do you gonna stop, how you gonna stop, how you gonna stop a rider See what I stand for, is what I live for, and what I'd die for Freedom Writer When the last needle drops, and every record stops, we will be the survivors See what I stand for, is What I live for, and what I'd die for Freedom Writer [Verse 2: Dee-1] I ran into a young man in his green and khaki school uniform White ear buds, head phones on, headed home To the Iberville Projects, where right across the street I just left a meeting with the Mayor and Spike Lee Trying to figure out a route to stop black on black k**ing And value the life they living and escape mental prison Meanwhile, lil' homie recognized my face (Dee-1!) He called my name, ran across the street and then we embraced He took a moment to tell me he was a fan And about his future plans to be in the same position that I am I said, 'Shorty, you know I went to school, right?' He said, 'You graduated and taught middle school, too, right? But I just saw your video on MTV 2, right?' And honestly, that's what gave me the motivation to write He said, 'Thank you,' then we parted ways He just inspired the inspirer, that's why I'm giving praise Dee-1 [Hook: Palermo Stone] How do you gonna stop, how you gonna stop, how you gonna stop a rider See what I stand for, is what I live for, and what I'd die for Freedom Writer When the last needle drops, and every record stops, we will be the survivors See what I stand for, is What I live for, and what I'd die for Freedom Writer [Verse 3: Palermo Stone] Deep inside my mediation, seconds from detonation I had a revelation, that I could possibly be the one to restore the nation Or the generation, I'm getting sick of waiting, I must practice patience Screaming 'F the world,' the F stands for Free I'll stand for you, if you stand for me Not gonna lie, my confidence be fleeting But then I read the news, we are only human beings We struggle in our bubble, we need something to believe in I've scuffled with rebu*tals, but I see your interest piquing Quick come inside the huddle, I got something really subtle R.A.R.E. Nation is the vessel, O.M.A.R. is the shuttle We taking it to newer heights, trying to shine a newer light Media's the medium, we trying to serve up food for thought O.M.A.R you are not alone, R.A.R.E. Nation moved up on the block Dee-1 and Palermo Stone, I promise you we got it locked I promise you we got it locked Dee-1 and Palermo Stone, we gonna take it to the top [Hook: Palermo Stone] How do you gonna stop, how you gonna stop, how you gonna stop a rider See what I stand for, is what I live for, and what I'd die for Freedom Writer When the last needle drops, and every record stops, we will be the survivors See what I stand for, is What I live for, and what I'd die for Freedom Writer