Power

[Verse 1: O.C.] Behind the scene, regime calling shots We debate in front of have-nots, lost souls from back blocks Everybody in they hood feeling they all can rap Thinking it’s a way out the trap School is lame, feel it, they have nothing to gain All they know is guns and cocaine I can recall the moment, the time the suits despised rap Saying it was noise and nonsense Once it became a voice for the people They saw dollar signs, artists got signed Low-level opinionated A&R's From Arkansas had no clue what was going on Fast forward, cash out the start of minus Ten hour days, I really can’t call it Evil seeds in place, all I’m seeing is a wasteland Built off drugs, money and self-hate [Chorus] I’ll tell you the difference between me and them They trying get they ones, I’m trying get them M's I want to be free to live, able to have what I need to live Bring the power back to the street, where the people live I’ll tell you the difference between me and them They trying get they ones, I’m trying get them M's I want to be free to live, able to have what I need to live Bring the power back to the street, where the people live [Verse 2: Cormega] I might front but I won’t go backward I’m every slave’s dream, I own my masters Unlike most rappers, even if I don’t go platinum I live like I did, that’s all that mattered They said I couldn't do it, I did it Independent with lyrics that don’t produce for listeners Forward music no excuses Only a chosen few show and prove it to be True to cultures influence resulted in moguls’ affluence Revolution’s the only solution Get back to basics and stop chasing illusions, of vultures looming Causing confusion, regain the focus you losing The goal’s improving, the future of our culture ensured If you're a vocally gifted artists supposed to be winning But those who be spinning are dick riding more than the women Causing division by ignoring the feelings Of fans who know what is missing Hip-hop in its purest existence [Chorus] I’ll tell you the difference between me and them They trying get they ones, I’m trying get them M's I want to be free to live, able to have what I need to live Bring the power back to the street, where the people live I’ll tell you the difference between me and them They trying get they ones, I’m trying get them M's I want to be free to live, able to have what I need to live Bring the power back to the street, where the people live [Verse 3: ILL Bill] Another record label snitched, but fuck it You know it, one love kid, no I’m not doing a bid Try to throw me under the bus and ruin the kid And came back with full fronts and exclusive kicks Stays up ahead, always adapt, evolve, survive Sharpen your knives, in other words, sharpen your mind That’s your most valuable tool Always stay alerted, wide-open to learn at all times The actual truth, make opportunities happen Whether you're a full time student or rapping You’re responsible for your actions No complaints, you ain’t got no time for that Cause time’s money and you're in the red, not in the black Get it where you fit in, there's more power in packs Pop em before they pop us in a shower of gats From corporate back lots to crack spots Stock ops to chop chops Way before you popped out your mom’s box [Chorus] I’ll tell you the difference between me and them They trying get they ones, I’m trying get them M's I want to be free to live, able to have what I need to live Bring the power back to the street, where the people live I’ll tell you the difference between me and them They trying get they ones, I’m trying get them M's I want to be free to live, able to have what I need to live Bring the power back to the street, where the people live