Blackbirds (Rock Version)

Lyrics

[Intro: DJ Self] DJ Self, the Prince of New York I represent the Empire State And once in a blue moon I come across an artist That got the industry on lock That got the streets on lock I introduce to you, Aasim [Verse 1: Aasim] Lullabyin' with a gunshot, what am I but a mugshot From the sludge with the bloodclaats Foul air I breathe, 'til my lungs stop In broad day, robbin' nuns at the bus stop Change fallin' out my pocket, bums pick it up Lorraine suck it 'til I bust one and lick it up Dollar cabs, niggas stick 'em up Cash in my hand's for the frivolous and young, I could give a fuck But I ain't givin' up with ease My life is at a million degrees I got children to feed And I'm a rookie, the biggest cut of crack I ever saw was a cookie Chopped it up and stuck it in Lorraine pussy What? You gon' give me a job? Night time at White Castle lookin' over the fries I'm a soldier with pride, fuck lettin' tears shed from my eyes I shed blood and put my faith in the skies, uh [Chorus: Keon] Said I just can't get a job So I had to steal and rob Said I lost my baby brother 'Bout to leave my baby mother [Verse 2: Aasim] My design, rain like the biggest hurricane of all time Mouth piece for the deaf, dumb, and the blind With crime I learned ins and outs I'm sure I'm gon' die so I don't live with any doubts I'm sleepin' on the couch, watch the mice run about Not married to my girl, mama say we playin' house The fire niggas claimin' they blaze, I'm here to douse Loud-mouth soon to be quieter than the mouse You think when you the only one broke, and so you pout Bitches back is like candles, Aas' blow 'em out From fold out futons to Benzes and Yukons The struggle worth every bit of trouble Grind similar to calisthenics, help a soldier build muscle Character and hunger, to make it through the thunder It's always like a jungle when you younger You come up short, you goin' under, body parts in the dumpster [Chorus: Keon] To have to livin' with my mama Gotta hold on to my honor Shit I've been goin' through some problems Said my father didn't bother [Verse 3: Aasim] Death is not a option, it's a given, that's why I'm here to Do it all while I'm livin', prayin' God'll Forgive my sinnin', the women I done left in the cold, frigid Samantha, Nicole, and Bridget, I'm on the budget No more poor talkin', money comin' by the hun'eds To the thousands 'til I'm royal filth Niggas wearin' dresses tryin' to say they kilts You ain't on the top, you wearin' stilts, your career was built Feel the spirits of the children that was killed by stray bullets Never lived life to its fullest, and look at all the Bullshit, the hurdles we jump, to get ahead And catch a three-to-ten and never breathe again Soome niggas play pretend, some scars never mend When I play the game, the rules gotta bend Sucker and soldiers they never blend, so you outta the loop Old nigga gettin' young bitches fresh outta the coop [Chorus: Keon] Said I'm out here on this corner Said that I could be a dogger But I stand just like a soldier With the world up on my shoulder