The Enemy

Lyrics

[Intro: O.C.] Fuck who that I offend, rappers, sit back, I'm 'bout to begin [Verse 1: Big L] I drive up and down Harlem blocks, iced-out watch Knots in my socks, cops think I'm sellin' rocks Pullin' me over to see if I'm drunk, but I'm sober They wouldn't fuck with me if I drove a Nova Listen Columbo, you're mad because your money come slow And what you make in a year I make in one show Now you wanna frisk me and search my ride Call me all kind of names, try to hurt my pride You're just mad 'cause I'm a young cat, pockets dumb fat Talking 'bout, "Where the gun at?" I been there and done that I'm through with that illegal life, I'm stayin' legit I love to see cars come cruisin' by, playin' my shit I walk around with six thou' without a pistol, my whole clique's wild I'm rich, pal, no more sticks, I'm makin' hits now I drink Cristal, I'm through breakin' laws I don't sell coke anymore, I do tours So get that flashlight out of my face To bring me down, them jakes will do whatever it takes Word up, them federals got my phone and my house tapped Prayin' that I fall for the mousetrap, I doubt that [Chorus: Big L] Why do I end up in so much shit? I done came way too far to be callin' it quits Jake wanna lock me up even though I'm legit They can't stand to see a young brother pockets get thick [Verse 2: Fat Joe] Ayo, enough's enough, federals try to set me up Put me in cuffs and crush what I lust into dust Plus, they want a nigga's soul, but they know Big Joey Crack can never rat a cat that he know Fo' sho', death before dishonor I left the streets alone since Tone deceased, it almost killed his mama So I'ma keep doin' what I'm doin' Pursuin' my dream 'til there's enough cream to start my own union And show these kids how legit it is Shit is real, I used to steal, but now I own several businesses So where's your witnesses you claim to have Sayin' that I'm takin' half, extortin' New York and not payin' tax? I'm layin' back playin' the role, playin' the low But it's the same old Joe so don't get KO'd Hey yo, I'm gonna fry for what I never did Or catch a heavy bid, why don't they just let a nigga live? [Chorus: Big L] Why do I end up in so much shit? I done came way too far to be callin' it quits Jake wanna lock me up even though I'm legit They can't stand to see a young brother pockets get thick Ayo, why do I end up in so much shit? I done came way too far to be callin' it quits Jake wanna lock me up even though I'm legit They can't stand to see a young brother pockets get thick [Outro] What would you do if vicious enemy suddenly started coming at you, armed to the teeth and ready to kill you?