Raekwon - Honorable lyrics

[Verse 1: Raekwon] The library of slangs - dutches up in Ukraine Political prisoner, check the chain Out the country with my dame Televised gangsters, see me up close, nothing's changed Gettin' top on top, bags and duffels I need the long Glock You stupid? Don't play me See 'em in d** spots, plainclothes, all in shock... Gal can't even explain me I live for the moment, give to the homeless $20,000 TEKs, cribs is a bonus You f**in' with them n***as who bust straight Menace to society drinkin' juice in the hood, waitin' Paper made me do it, your body we'll snatch It's like a London flick against the Japs Sittin' at the dice table, handlin', man to man One-on-one, a hundred grand and your son [Hook: Cormega] In life we're faced with obstacles We want to achieve dreams that might seem impossible The odds don't lie, look at mine - acknowledge truth The streets raised me to be wise and honorable... Wise and honorable... The streets raise me to be wise and honorable... Wise and honorable.... The streets raised me to be wise and honorable [Verse 2: Cormega] Beef and money don't mix, invest in peace I've paid dues in the street, respect is my receipt Truth will set you free, except with police Be aware when you sleep or you could rest in peace I elevate poetically, I'm incredibly deep Never ball 'til you fall, capisce? Stay on your feet If you were anxiously waitin' for me and Rae on the beat Be gracious, understand patience is key I once needed direction now I'm facin' the East To give praise like Mohammed Indeed Allah opened my eyes, I'm watchin' my surroundings Sharks and piranhas survive in the warmest waters Mama Sana won't allow me to acknowledge doubters Couldn't conceive I was built to prosper The team wearin' diamond j**elry in the projects If you get knocked, housing's gonna seize your apartment [Hook]