Norm - Boyz-n-the-Hood (Remix) lyrics

[Verse 1: Legal Knievel] This is your man, Mr. Legal Knievel Reppin the US, like a mothaf**ing eagle According to the law, there's things you can and can't do/ Like Drive a little too fast, and and many fines you will accrue Exceptions exist to save you from law's penalties Let's go over a few common remedies When it comes to copyright, fair use is the key Should a work be protected? it ain't easy to see Not talking ‘bout a phonebook, or a collection of facts But a transformative work, with new fans it will attract We all need inspiration, it ain't a big deal Just give it a new spin, like Key and Peele On to the next one, let's talk about free speech When it's all said and done, pretty simple to teach You can say almost anything, doesn't have to be true Threat, defamation, libel, ain't easy to prove Finally we got a little search and seizure I'm breaking it down, at your leisure Expected privacy, if you think something's your business The feds can't intrude, and i'll be your witness [Chorus] It's law, code, and our good friend norm At the end of the day, to us you will conform So think about it now or think about it later These are the ways that we regulate behavior [Verse 2: Codey Banks] Agent Codey Banks, at your service Government don't back me, but I never get nervous You know me by my alias technical restrictions Foiling all of your malevolent ambitions So avoid seeking out your LaMacchia Loophole Or I'll beat you in a friendly game of schpupel Yo that's right, codes are totally ruthless If you don't get me, you're prolly old and toothless (Scalia) I really don't care if you think I'm annoying Fine I admit, anti-circumvention's quite cloying Still get the job done, ignore all the noise I'm constantly updated by tech girls and boys With code the possibilities are endless If your dog eats my flowers I'll leave ya friendless I solved the dispute between Martha and Dank Yeah I'm a k**a, like Jason Statham in Crank So here's the bottom line, don't be a hacker Just learn the way it works, don't be a slacker Cuz the truth is, codes really just function To prevent you, from needing an injunction [Chorus] It's law, code, and our good friend norm At the end of the day, to us you will conform So think about it now or think about it later These are the ways that we regulate behavior [Verse 3: Norm] Hey yo, it's Regular Old Norm here Though you may not think it, it's me you should fear You can try to avoid code and legal pitter-patter But the bottom line is, social repercussions matter So if you don't want to be deemed a total prick Clean up your act before you make me sick Just because being mean isn't a crime Doesn't mean you don't belong on Slimed Online Norms work hard, listen up, do you hear me? Disproving the Greater, Internet f**wad Theory Sure you can hara** law students online But then your social life will be redefined So whether you're hating, or sending revenge p**n Keep in mind the consequences of norms Yeah sometimes I can coincide with laws But going against me, just ends in faux pas [Chorus] It's law, code, and our good friend norm At the end of the day, to us you will conform So think about it now or think about it later These are the ways that we regulate behavior [Verse 4] The good thing is norms aren't enforced And breaking them has no real recourse With laws and codes you could get fined Fired, jailed, or even resigned Some say our culture could be changing Where laws and norms are rearranging Norms are the NEW RULES of society Just because we fear notoriety We also see that laws are lagging Codes are NEW while congress keeps nagging Policy makers don't understand us And people like Scalia are trying to command us The point is the LAW needs to step up its game Because TECHNOLOGY is not the one to blame So think about it now or think about it later Because ALL THREE regulate behavior