This is a great song. And the title is subtle and deceptive. It seems that the three rappers are giving their take on how we (black people) are subjected to having to hustle and getting illegal money. It makes sense coming after their last c.d.: "Game Theory". The perspectives of this song is very reminiscent of Malcolm X, Huey P. Newton, Tupac: 'I was put in this situation and I accept it for what it is, and the answer is to, at best, revolt against the government. Very Powerful Message.
Anyways - Here are some corrections: you can see that the follow based on the context and the rhyme scheme:
“Maybe it’s faith”
Maybe it’s fate*
“I'm not runnin', I done ran through the mud”
I’m not runnin’, I done ran through the muck*
“If a nigga saw your show”
Nigga’s all you show*
“So real ???”
Some real ethnic cleansin’ is goin’ down with no soap*
“He see the faces at the bottom of the welfare”
He see the faces at the bottom of the well clear*
“Beat the rat, but you're sayin' "look, he think he the mack"
Beat the rap, bet you're sayin' "look, he think he the mack*
“Watch us inside riots”
Watch us incite riots *
“Blue cars and light fires”
Flip cars and light fires*
"[Black people are] subjected to having to hustle and getting illegal money."
"[Black people are] subjected to having to hustle and getting illegal money."
What a cop out. I am a white person who grew up in poverty around people who were in various downward spirals (hustling, addiction, general apathy for life.) So I don't have the experience of being black, but I've befriended several black people who use the systems resources (food stamps, social security, etc.) while also benefiting from illegal money. Then they still want to complain about "the struggle" when they're not actually struggling. It's laziness at that point. Get up and go find the resources that...
What a cop out. I am a white person who grew up in poverty around people who were in various downward spirals (hustling, addiction, general apathy for life.) So I don't have the experience of being black, but I've befriended several black people who use the systems resources (food stamps, social security, etc.) while also benefiting from illegal money. Then they still want to complain about "the struggle" when they're not actually struggling. It's laziness at that point. Get up and go find the resources that ARE THERE to help you get out of the situation (financial aid for school, shelters, welfare.) It is harder work than just complaining. It's all in the mindset. If you feel like the white man has you down, they you'll be down. I don't put anyone down because of their race, but because of their actions.
I'm stereotyping a bit, but it was in response to a stereotype.
"Hater for the greater good" - Very clever
This is a great song. And the title is subtle and deceptive. It seems that the three rappers are giving their take on how we (black people) are subjected to having to hustle and getting illegal money. It makes sense coming after their last c.d.: "Game Theory". The perspectives of this song is very reminiscent of Malcolm X, Huey P. Newton, Tupac: 'I was put in this situation and I accept it for what it is, and the answer is to, at best, revolt against the government. Very Powerful Message.
Anyways - Here are some corrections: you can see that the follow based on the context and the rhyme scheme:
“Maybe it’s faith” Maybe it’s fate*
“I'm not runnin', I done ran through the mud” I’m not runnin’, I done ran through the muck*
“If a nigga saw your show” Nigga’s all you show*
“So real ???” Some real ethnic cleansin’ is goin’ down with no soap*
“He see the faces at the bottom of the welfare” He see the faces at the bottom of the well clear*
“Beat the rat, but you're sayin' "look, he think he the mack" Beat the rap, bet you're sayin' "look, he think he the mack*
“Watch us inside riots” Watch us incite riots *
“Blue cars and light fires” Flip cars and light fires*
"[Black people are] subjected to having to hustle and getting illegal money."
"[Black people are] subjected to having to hustle and getting illegal money."
What a cop out. I am a white person who grew up in poverty around people who were in various downward spirals (hustling, addiction, general apathy for life.) So I don't have the experience of being black, but I've befriended several black people who use the systems resources (food stamps, social security, etc.) while also benefiting from illegal money. Then they still want to complain about "the struggle" when they're not actually struggling. It's laziness at that point. Get up and go find the resources that...
What a cop out. I am a white person who grew up in poverty around people who were in various downward spirals (hustling, addiction, general apathy for life.) So I don't have the experience of being black, but I've befriended several black people who use the systems resources (food stamps, social security, etc.) while also benefiting from illegal money. Then they still want to complain about "the struggle" when they're not actually struggling. It's laziness at that point. Get up and go find the resources that ARE THERE to help you get out of the situation (financial aid for school, shelters, welfare.) It is harder work than just complaining. It's all in the mindset. If you feel like the white man has you down, they you'll be down. I don't put anyone down because of their race, but because of their actions.
I'm stereotyping a bit, but it was in response to a stereotype.