Gang Starr - Peace Of Mind Lyrics

Aiyyo, what the fuck is this shit that y'all are listenin', to
Nowadays on the radio, man? You call that shit hip-hop?
That's some faggot bitch shit, y'all are listenin' to
All you DJ's are lettin' the program directors handcuff you
And sit there and tell you how to mix, you fuckin' robots, fuck y'all

Real talk, serious thoughts
True and livin' with a youthful vengeance, yo
Trust me, I'm as live as it gets

At times, I feel like my back's against the wall
And if y'all ain't with me, then it's me against y'all
I stand my ground, that's what I was taught
While others stand around, I hold it down like a fort

In the midst of war, I find peace within
Run, lock your doors, don't let the beast get in
The mind is a terrible thing to waste
I show love 'cause it's a terrible thing to hate

Of course, I want money but I won't compromise
Y'all don't realize, think I won't bomb you guys?
With the truth nigga, stop misleadin' the youth, nigga
Too many wakes and funerals, that's the proof nigga

Our hood's in danger, kids need guidance
You keep lyin', still the young keep dyin'
As I walk through the valley I fear none
Yes, I'm the chairman here with my nigga premier son
And we came to change the game

We represent the pain that's real talk, what's y'all claim to fame?
Rappers simply tracin' flows and chasin' hoes
Frontin' mad hard, that shit's amazin', yo
Producers makin' tinker bell beats for them to rhyme on

Their ass if they get on the same stage that I'm on
Our shit be rugged like the New York streets
Make the wrong move stupid then you lose your seat
Cats be buyin' up sound scans to beef up sales

Niggaz wanna crossover, wanna be upscale
Fuck that, that ain't hip-hop, that's somethin' else
You're better off back on the ave doin' somethin' else
All you suckers claimin' that you are thug or gangsta
You disrespect the game by dry snitchin', you prankster

I thank y'all for makin' more room for us
Ashes to dust you wonder who's to trust
My sense of self and my mental health
Is much more powerful than any hint of wealth
A lot of niggaz get cash and collect Mercedes
But neglect their ladies and forget their babies

Then the chicks turn and act like dudes
'Cause they reflect our light, so yo act right fool
And this is just a piece of my mind, a thesis of mine
I'ma make moves and I'ma leave you behind

At times, I feel like my back's against the wall
And if y'all ain't with me, then it's me against y'all
I stand my ground, that's what I was taught
While others stand around, I hold it down like a fort

In the midst of war, I find peace within
Run, lock your doors, don't let the beast get in
The mind is a terrible thing to waste
I show love cause it's a terrible thing to hate

Trust me, I'm as live as it gets
My flow is like as live as it gets

Trust me, I'm as live as it gets
Trust me, I'm as live
My flow is like as live as it gets