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Under the Streetlight
04:44
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“UNDER THE STREETLIGHT”
INTRO
“So today on W.E.B.REAL…
We have our special guest 2-TONE in the house!
So tell the world a little bit about yourself;
What has inspired you to do…what you do?”
Yeah, it’s what I’ve been through you know…
What I had to overcome in order to be in this position…
To share my story with the masses and—
Inspire others to be pushing for greatness.
No matter how successful you become in life,
You can never forget where you came from.
The trials…the struggles…it builds character;
It’s fuel to persevere through any situation.
No matter what we’ve been through, it all happened…
(Under The Streetlight.)
VERSE 1
Little kid in the streets lost trying to find his way
Bullets ricochet everyday trying to find a stray
Momma's paranoid telling me she wants to move away
Empty bottles in the hallway drinking up her pain
Went the wrong way; the broad gate smoking up cocaine
Caught up in the dope game; brain dead like Cobain
Tried to get away searchin’ for a little peace
Roamed the streets saw the crack fiends blind to the beast
Bought a piece from my peeps no protection from police
Hit the concrete when they started shootin’ on my street
Roc City homicides where they kill you for a dime
Too many friends of mine are dead or doin’ time
Saw a girl in my class prostituting on the Ave
A lost soul searching for the love that she never had
Feeling trapped in the city where there's no turning back
Starring up at the streetlight that's where it's at
CHORUS (2X)
I was born and raised Under the Streetlight
No one can take that away baby I'm game tight
Through all the struggle and pain hustling late nights
I was born to reign Under the Streetlight
VERSE 2
Woke up 3 a.m. handcuff me to the pen
I'm only sixteen sleeping in a cage with grown men
It's the chain gang slaves on our way to see the judge
Ain't no love when a fake thug snitches on your blood
Oh no here we go again; I'm back on the streets again
Tagging up my name again banging with the hooligans
Breaking into cars sparkplugging your windows
Took your toll change, speakers and your custom radio
Searched the console and snatched hidden bags of indo
In-and-out like a shadow running off with valuables
Hot flips now we're bringing more than food to the table
Shot kids fall like dominoes doomed from the cradle
Murder flows through our veins since the time of Cain and Abel
Nothing's stable; I need protection before it's fatal
Everyday it's a war zone rollin' with gangs
At night I pray Under the Streetlight for a better way
CHORUS (2X)
I was born and raised Under the Streetlight
No one can take that away baby I'm game tight
Through all the struggle and pain hustling late nights
I was born to reign Under the Streetlight
VERSE 3
It's hard to breathe when you're serving fiends in the crack house
Watching 'em bleed internally; high as cloud
Hard to believe human beings turning into zombies
Dead on the couch; crusty lips foaming at the mouth
The devil's around watch out I might go down
I can sense a wolf shrouded as sheep no doubt
Plaguing the streets with disease homicide rates increase
Pray for peace in the areas abandoned by police
Violence will never cease its American Greed
Silence in the murder scene; the Code of the Street
Cruising in my tinted jeep dropped my boys on the Ave
Stepped on the gas looked back saw crack in a bag
Who the hell am I to trust when the system's all corrupt?
I was being set-up now anybody can be touched
Even though I made it safe and paved my way out the game
My drive and motivation came from these streets of pain
CHORUS (2X)
I was born and raised Under the Streetlight
No one can take that away baby I'm game tight
Through all the struggle and pain hustling late nights
I was born to reign Under the Streetlight
OUTRO
In every borough, city, state and country around the world-
…who can relate…This one's for you!
“God Bless the Child that got’s his own!”
2-T.O.N.E.! I’M 2-TONED UP!
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2. |
Ride Out
03:25
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“RIDE OUT”
INTRO
Wounded Friend: (Wounded from multiple gun shots and...
is panting and breathing heavy); I can’t…
I can’t breathe…I…I…can’t…
2-Tone Eternal: (In partial shock and panic);
Hey yo! What the fuck? What the fuck!
Wounded Friend: (Coughing); I can’t…
I can’t breathe! I can’t breathe!
2-Tone Eternal: Yo…call the fuckin’ ambulance
(A passing medical student quickly volunteers to assist
…and 2-Tone Eternal shouts…); Hey! Yo! Yo! Is he aight?
Wounded Friend: (Coughing and in-and-out of consciousness);
What the hell? Where the hell am I?
This bright…this bright ass light!
2-Tone Eternal: (Calling out hysterically to paramedics);
He’s right here! Man! Hurry up! Hurry up!
We ain’t got much time! Let’s go!
Wounded Friend: (Repeated coughing and gasping for air);
Yo! I hear ya! I ain’t gonna make it! Yeah…
(Coughs heavily and takes in last breath…exhales and passes)
CHORUS (2X)
Hard times weighing on me—(I RIDE OUT)
Somebody frontin’ on me—(I RIDE OUT)
Nobody knows him like me—(I RIDE OUT)
Someday we all gon’ meet—(WE RIDE OUT)
VERSE 1
One of my best friends passed can’t take the stress
Hop in my whip strap the seatbelt across my chest
Turning’ the key pray to God that He’ll protect
At seventeen He showed mercy in my car wreck
I hit the streets and see the young G’s reppin’ their sets
Too many casualties occur among the ghetto oppressed
Too many families hurt from the cycle depressed
Need a reprieve so I hit the beat cruising out west
Increase the speed windows down feel a natural breeze
Time slows down I can mentally breathe
An exotic sunset puts my mind at ease
Pink clouds orange sky paint a heavenly scene
What does it mean to live happy in a world so mean?
Why do the good die young like Martin Luther King?
I gotta believe that I’m made from a higher being
‘Cause this energy inside of me is divine healing
CHORUS (2X)
Hard times weighing on me—(I RIDE OUT)
Somebody frontin’ on me—(I RIDE OUT)
Nobody knows him like me—(I RIDE OUT)
Someday we all gon’ meet—(WE RIDE OUT)
VERSE 2
Political prison and a new sun’s risen
Gotta make a decision try to make a better livin’
I’ll be damned if I let this life pass me by
Pushin’ along through the lonely nights sanctified
Give me a call it’s been a long time since we kicked it
I gave you room and board when you got evicted
Even took your children in for a minute
Without a gimmick I showed you love from the beginnin’
Karma is tickin’ got your money up now you’re chillin’
Lavish livin’ said you’d hit me off but you didn’t
Admit it you’re all talk another fake friend omitted
Feelin’ uplifted riding out the past you’re forgiven—Uh!
Now it’s all about the future and the seeds we invest
Leavin’ the past in its tracks no longer feelin’ depressed
Gotta move on stay strong while we breathe in the flesh
Believe in the best seizing up our destiny blessed! Yes!
CHORUS (2X)
Hard times weighing on me—(I RIDE OUT)
Somebody frontin’ on me—(I RIDE OUT)
Nobody knows him like me—(I RIDE OUT)
Someday we all gon’ meet—(WE RIDE OUT)
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3. |
The Enemy Within
03:02
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“THE ENEMY WITHIN”
INTRO
Yeah! I wanna dedicate this one to my man…the late Tupac Shakur!
Let’s get it! I know you out there listenin’! Common!
CHORUS
When it's all said and done, you know what it is
Take a look in the mirror you're The Enemy Within
We all fall down, strugglin’ with sin
Get your ass up now and fight The Enemy Within
FIGHT THE ENEMY—(Fight The Enemy Within)
FIGHT THE ENEMY—(Fight The Enemy Within)
FIGHT THE ENEMY—(Fight The Enemy Within)
FIGHT THE ENEMY—(Fight The Enemy Within)
VERSE 1
I woke up in the morning and looked into the mirror
What was staring back was a devilish figure
I tried to walk away but it pulled me deeper
Flashing my life before my eyes and I'm feelin' weaker
Saying you're never gonna make it; you had your chance you didn't take it
You're gettin’ old and your dreams are faded
Plus your bank account's low and the bills are late
No credit cards bankrupt so you can't escape
You have to work two jobs just to eat a plate
Can't even date late nights so you masturbate
Sippin’ the liquor, you'll never be a father figure
Cursed with divorce, alone and your problems linger
Watching your peers buy homes, raising families
You roam like a cell phone, unhappily
Peering through a broken window, stuck in limbo
Need to fight my Dr. Jekyll rest in peace to Kimbo
CHORUS
When it's all said and done, you know what it is
Take a look in the mirror you're The Enemy Within
We all fall down, strugglin’ with sin
Get your ass up now and fight The Enemy Within
FIGHT THE ENEMY—(Fight The Enemy Within)
FIGHT THE ENEMY—(Fight The Enemy Within)
FIGHT THE ENEMY—(Fight The Enemy Within)
FIGHT THE ENEMY—(Fight The Enemy Within)
VERSE 2
It’s time to move forward without lookin’ back
‘Cause time waits for no man stuck in his past
Renew the mind plant seeds and take a different path
All it takes is one blast for a heart attack
Mournin’ the deaths for all my people they ain't coming back
The devil laughs when a man sells his soul for cash
Pourin’ my spirit in these lyrics ‘till there's nothin' left
The worst death is a dream that never took a breath
Makin’ excuses, fearing that you'll fail the test
Seeing allusions, going through the motions—depressed
Come take a ride with me, what will be your legacy?
Pulling off a robbery or fighting off your enemy?
God is our destiny regardless of ethnicity
Whether rich or poor for every man and woman listening
We all have demons that we need to exorcise
But the greatest one of all…is the enemy inside
CHORUS
When it's all said and done, you know what it is
Take a look in the mirror you're The Enemy Within
We all fall down, strugglin’ with sin
Get your ass up now and fight The Enemy Within
FIGHT THE ENEMY—(Fight The Enemy Within)
FIGHT THE ENEMY—(Fight The Enemy Within)
FIGHT THE ENEMY—(Fight The Enemy Within)
FIGHT THE ENEMY—(Fight The Enemy Within)
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4. |
Let It Go
03:02
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“LET IT GO”
CHORUS
She’s not the one for me I know…I LET IT GO
This is a lonely road fo’ sho’…I LET IT GO
Too many problems on my mind gotta LET IT GO
Stay on my grind I gotta shine need to LET IT GO
Hey! Celebrate all the way we gettin’…PAID
Never mind what them haters gonna…SAY
Can’t complain all we gotta do is PRAY
Let It Go free your brain see a better DAY
VERSE 1
If you never heard of me it’s time to let you know
2-TONE emits that energy all across the globe
I never thought I’d see the day when I start to shine
Solar eclipse in my brain blockin’ my brightest rhymes
Battled depression when I smiled in everybody’s face
Kept it together when I thought I’d see an early grave
Became an orphan ever since I left my mother’s womb
Foresaw the future drugs and alcohol would leave her doomed
To top it off my father thought I wasn’t made from him
As a result I grew up lost and started hatin’ him
No energy is lost it’s only transferred that’s a fact
Decided long ago to sacrifice my life on track
I cling to women with a sense of false security
I used their lovin’ to avoid the ugly part of me
I broke too many hearts I’m lonely and I know I’m wrong
Until I love myself I’ll be married to another song
CHORUS
She’s not the one for me I know…I LET IT GO
This is a lonely road fo’ sho’…I LET IT GO
Too many problems on my mind gotta LET IT GO
Stay on my grind I gotta shine need to LET IT GO
Hey! Celebrate all the way we gettin’…PAID
Never mind what them haters gonna…SAY
Can’t complain all we gotta do is PRAY
Let It Go free your brain see a better DAY
VERSE 2
To all my loved ones up in Heaven lookin’ down on me
I hope I make you proud for livin’ out my destiny
I often think about my friends and if they rest in peace
Since their lives were taken prematurely in the street
Behind the scenes I’m on my knees prayin’ for guidance
Amidst the violence God provides me with divine assignments
This life’s a gift I need to make the best of it and LIVE
The less unfortunate would die to see the things I did
When you got fire flowing through your veins you know you’re hot
No one can stop you like a strike of lighting to the top
I climbed my mountain shedding blood, sweat and tears
Throughout the years I persevered through all my darkest fears
Our time is limited we’re here to make an imprint
To leave a legacy and make a difference for the children
To Lauren Hill I hope my music has inspired
I’m on my way to Zion Superstar is in my iron
CHORUS
She’s not the one for me I know…I LET IT GO
This is a lonely road fo’ sho’…I LET IT GO
Too many problems on my mind gotta LET IT GO
Stay on my grind I gotta shine need to LET IT GO
Hey! Celebrate all the way we gettin’…PAID
Never mind what them haters gonna…SAY
Can’t complain all we gotta do is PRAY
Let It Go free your brain see a better DAY
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5. |
She Do It for the Money
03:54
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“SHE DO IT FOR THE MONEY”
CHORUS
She’s got some bills to pay she ain’t got time to play
She knows the game and doesn’t mess around wit’ lames
She Do It For The Money! (Uh!) She Do It For The Money! (Uh!)
She Do It For The Money! (Uh!) She Do It For The Money! (Uh!)
The world can judge her but God is her only faith
It’s all the same don’t criticize the way she’s paid
She Do It For The Money! (Uh!) She Do It For The Money! (Uh!)
She Do It For The Money! (Uh!) She Do It For The Money! (Uh!)
VERSE 1
Born and raised in the hood wit’ her siblings; smart girl always handled her business
Good grades she’s highly ambitious; got a thing for health and fitness
She fine everybody wanna hit it; drop lines she wasn’t really wit’ it
Part-time job, hooptie car, cell phone on, skin real soft
Her hair and nails are droppin’ jaws she’s lookin’ like a superstar
Never paid attention to her haters; got game from all the local players
They watchin’ that big bootie; fantasizin’ of makin’ a movie
Walked past that club they said “what’s up” she chose to pass them up
Held it down but things got cold; watchin’ momma’s broken nose
Domestic violence hear the sirens; pops left them broke and cryin’
Can’t pay the rent it’s due; workin’ two jobs out of school
Started dating this smooth goon; had a baby way too soon
She sought that lovin’ from that thug but he got locked up for them drugs
One night she’s walkin’ home; stepped in that club alone
She said, “I gotta change my situation really fast…
Put my pride aside its business shake my ass and make a bag” (Uh!)
CHORUS
She’s got some bills to pay she ain’t got time to play
She knows the game and doesn’t mess around wit’ lames
She Do It For The Money! (Uh!) She Do It For The Money! (Uh!)
She Do It For The Money! (Uh!) She Do It For The Money! (Uh!)
The world can judge her but God is her only faith
It’s all the same don’t criticize the way she’s paid
She Do It For The Money! (Uh!) She Do It For The Money! (Uh!)
She Do It For The Money! (Uh!) She Do It For The Money! (Uh!)
VERSE 2
She got it goin’ on in control; every night she stacks that dough
She takes her notes from the featured show; learns how to work that pole
From her head to her toes she’s gettin’ known; momentum now it’s on
Twerk and split, workin’ it, confident she’s all legit
Athletic and she’s super thick big ballers pay for all of it
Every night she gets back home; checks off her daily goals
A few bankrolls with a brand new home; no hooptie a Benz she owns
College bound tuition paid; business major MBA
One night she goes to church; lookin’ sexy in her skirt
The bishop flirts but she didn’t look first; disturbed with the heads she turned
She didn’t give in so they tried to flip it; said, “strippin’ is another form of sinnin’”
Oh my God another hypocrite; livin’ in a time of the counterfeit
Split quick loves God not religion; went back to expandin’ her business
Clothing line endorsement time; host a show she’s on her grind
Made a vow on that dark road; wouldn’t let no one break her soul
From a broken home to a stripper pole; she’ll never be broke she got’s her own
CHORUS
She’s got some bills to pay she ain’t got time to play
She knows the game and doesn’t mess around wit’ lames
She Do It For The Money! (Uh!) She Do It For The Money! (Uh!)
She Do It For The Money! (Uh!) She Do It For The Money! (Uh!)
The world can judge her but God is her only faith
It’s all the same don’t criticize the way she’s paid
She Do It For The Money! (Uh!) She Do It For The Money! (Uh!)
She Do It For The Money! (Uh!) She Do It For The Money! (Uh!)
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6. |
Stripper Pole
04:36
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“STRIPPER POLE”
INTRO
Yo Cardi! Congratulations on a hot ass record!
But all these ladies out here still dancin’!
Where all the sexy ladies at?
I’m 2-TONED UP! Hah-hah-hah-hah-hah!
CHORUS (2X)
She's fine from head to toe when she wraps around that Stripper Pole
Make you lose control throw your dough around that Stripper Pole
She's plays her role; she meets her goals around all the Stripper Poles
Crowned on a Stripper Pole; she's found on a Stripper Pole
VERSE 1
Shorty's bad as hell when she walks onto the stage
She commands your attention like a building up in flames
With that fire in her eyes making guys hypnotized
All eyes are paralyzed like a deer in headlights
She's got them thighs she's got them hips she's knows just how to get you whipped
She's super thick with silky skin she moves it like I'm deep within
Bounce she can ride the track; dip it low and bring it back
Twerking and she makes it clap old men might have a heart attack
Rise when you see the prize a goddess with the perfect size
Thin waist round and plush; backside is mountainous
She spreads them legs and makes you sweat; licks her lips and makes it wet
Moving closer feel the rush; you can stare but cannot touch
Dollars keep her dancing her movements are enhancing
She throws a leg around the pole and slides it down to the floor
Full split bouncing up and down like a porno pro
Taking full control she's no joke on that Stripper Pole
CHORUS (2X)
She's fine from head to toe when she wraps around that Stripper Pole
Make you lose control throw your dough around that Stripper Pole
She's plays her role; she meets her goals around all the Stripper Poles
Crowned on a Stripper Pole; she's found on a Stripper Pole
VERSE 2
It's gettin' hot in here like you're in a sauna
Witness pretty women all around with their bras off
If you're feeling down she's got the perfect remedy
A perky rack of double D's bouncing to my melody
She's on her knees she aims to please she knows exactly what you need
Her kitty's clean; it's nice and pink fulfilling all your fantasies
Watch how she puts it down; she's on all fours doggie style
She takes it right up to your mouth and shakes it 'till you're bulging out
Now where the ballers at? Hit her with a hundred stack
She's drowning in a load of cash the government can't hold her back
Financial goals are met with her body dripping wet
Her shows are 1st class something that you won't forget
Far from a hoe let 'em know she's a consummate professional
Makes a CEO pay her rent and student loans
Check out the flow she's in a zone in full control of her royal throne
Taking over everything it's on with that "Stripper Pole"
CHORUS (2X)
She's fine from head to toe when she wraps around that Stripper Pole
Make you lose control throw your dough around that Stripper Pole
She's plays her role; she meets her goals around all the Stripper Poles
Crowned on a Stripper Pole; she's found on a Stripper Pole
OUTRO
Sexy ladies dance they make money moves!
Sexy ladies dance they make money moves!
If you see her when she dances that means she’s in front of you!
She’s a boss with the sauce and she gets a cut from you!
Hah-hah-hah-hah-hah! I’m 2-TONED UP!
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7. |
Slide Back
03:43
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“SLIDE BACK”
INTRO
Yeah! You’re always talkin’ shit! Hey!
Yeah! Yeah! Hey! Yeah!
2…TONE! I’M 2-TONED UP! Hit it!
CHORUS
Slide Back! You all up in my face! Let’s not try to catch a case!
We need a little bit of space baby!
Slide Back! It’s hard for me to breathe! Let’s agree to disagree!
I need a little bit of peace say it!
Slide Back! I’m backed up on the fence! I’m feelin’ kind of tense!
We ain’t even makin’ sense so…
Slide Back! Would ya…Slide Back! Would ya…Slide Back!
Yo you need to Slide Back!
VERSE 1
Slide Back! You all up in my face
I need personal space; I’m smellin’ what you ate
Common! Slide Back! Don’t you overreact
Come home can’t take a nap; you always wanna nag
So I…clap back; it’s my turn up to bat
I’m an honest working man trying to do the best I can
Wait a minute…Slide Back! I pay all of your bills
I take you out to chill eating five star dinner meals (Uh!)
I lay that pipe when you need it right? Late at night and I beat it right!
Knock you out now you’re sleepin’ tight; don’t complain when you’re bleeding right?
Hair salon and your nails done too; Cardi B Steve Madden shoes
I know you’re a dime I ain’t mad at you; all I really want is some gratitude
I’m trying to figure out what happened to you; you roll your eyes with an attitude
Extra rude a bigger magnitude; I’m startin’ to think I had it with you
It takes two to tango and I’m no angel; I think you’re a fraud I see you’re angle
This ain’t love and you need to back up; Slide Back in the cut before we act up
CHORUS
Slide Back! You all up in my face! Let’s not try to catch a case!
We need a little bit of space baby!
Slide Back! It’s hard for me to breathe! Let’s agree to disagree!
I need a little bit of peace say it!
Slide Back! I’m backed up on the fence! I’m feelin’ kind of tense!
We ain’t even makin’ sense so…
Slide Back! Would ya…Slide Back! Would ya…Slide Back!
Yo you need to Slide Back!
VERSE 2
Slide Back! You take all of the sheets
You must think your farts are sweet acting like you are asleep
Hold up! Slide Back! I need a gas mask
We all crack some ass but you got comfortable too fast
So I…turn my back and get on my Instagram
Watching big booty models pose on tropical sand
Wait a minute…Slide Back! She hears my text alert
Flips over sees a naked pic I feel her rage burn
“It’s late at night who the hell’s this THOT; wit' her legs spread wide sayin’ hit the spot?”
I said don’t trip it’s a long time ago; I smashed that hoe way back in Ohio
I don’t know why she sent this photo; maybe it’s ‘cause I fucked her loco?
Why the hell you trippin’ your name is Cocoa; you strip for a livin’ it’s just a photo
Said hell no then snatched out my cell phone; through it out the window and hit me wit’ a pillow
Clothes back on “you’re a nasty dog; if your phone ain’t broke I’ll check your call log!”
Said go ahead I got nothin’ to hide; but you seem bipolar in disguise
And she swung her fist and barely missed; pushed her out the door Slide Back on this!
CHORUS
Slide Back! You all up in my face! Let’s not try to catch a case!
We need a little bit of space baby!
Slide Back! It’s hard for me to breathe! Let’s agree to disagree!
I need a little bit of peace say it!
Slide Back! I’m backed up on the fence! I’m feelin’ kind of tense!
We ain’t even makin’ sense so…
Slide Back! Would ya…Slide Back! Would ya…Slide Back!
Yo you need to Slide Back!
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“SET IT OFF (FEAT. 3D NA’TEE)"
INTRO
2-Tone Eternal: What up Queen 3D Na’Tee!
3D Na’Tee: What’s up 2-TONE!
2-Tone Eternal: You know we ‘bout to blaze this track on our grown and sexy right!
3D Na’Tee: Yeah! You already know what it is!
2-Tone Eternal: Time to save some lives out here!
3D Na’Tee: Let’s go!
2-Tone Eternal: It’s on!
CHORUS
If you cross the line and threat to kill watch me Set It Off
Pay the cost you frontin’ like you real but you really soft
Change your thoughts you ought to pay your bills but you’d rather floss
I’m a boss cut from a thicker cloth I Set It Off
Shake it off my ladies in the club love to Set It Off
Break you off my fellas droppin’ funds to support a cause
Take a loss we learnin’ how to build through our lovely flaws
Everybody bouncin’ in the club ‘cause WE SET IT OFF
VERSE 1
Big boy moves in my big boy shoes; linen suit with the suede on blue
Checkin’ mates so they can’t come through; the game’s a wrap like a tap on you
Nothin’ true wit’ a lame like you; wave that gat but you ain’t gon’ shoot
He’s really scared and he ain’t no goon; he’s insecure wit’ a point to prove
He’s so animated with his crew gang bangin’ claimin’ red or blue
He’s so confused I’m so amused he’s just another cartoon
First things first better feed your fam; use them hands to work your land
Understand you ain’t no man when you make excuses say you can’t
Make adjustments while you can; take your stance and get that cash
All real thugs remain silent you won’t find ‘em out there talkin’ violence
Prison riots leave you blinded solitary confinement
I’m a ride this beat like I’m Rodney King when I rock your street meteorology
Sock your teeth if you doubted me; feet wobbly what a comedy
Paradoxically my philosophy is make that green monopoly
The livest riders roll wit’ me to end this rap mediocrity
Like Socrates can’t copy me can’t cop a plea when your heart don’t beat
CHORUS
If you cross the line and threat to kill watch me Set It Off
Pay the cost you frontin’ like you real but you really soft
Change your thoughts you ought to pay your bills but you’d rather floss
I’m a boss cut from a thicker cloth I Set It Off
Shake it off my ladies in the club love to Set It Off
Break you off my fellas droppin’ funds to support a cause
Take a loss we learnin’ how to build through our lovely flaws
Everybody bouncin’ in the club ‘cause WE SET IT OFF
VERSE 2
Came from the bottom; where they slang cocaine and they robbin’
Gotta tote that thang when you ridin’; for the change they’ll aim at your noggin
But I had to make a change I was violent; had to level up seen too many already stuck
Frontin’ in the hood with the Chevy truck; can’t pay the note but they telling ya
How much they paid how they put in work he’d buss ya head— he ain’t no gangsta
He just afraid and we all know it; instead of gettin’ lit should be gettin’ focused
Stay up in your Lane like Louis; instead you act dumber than the POTUS
Tryna act like you the coldest; knowing that you really on some hoax shit
Knowing deep down you’re the brokest; if I was you I’d switch my motives
No time to impress just gettin’ the check I’m the queen no time for the jokers
You tryna be Black Chyna; I’m tryna be like Oprah
You actin’ like you got it, but you sleep on your momma’s sofa
Ha I pity you the fool what you do and consider as cool for a million views
You ain’t a killer you ain’t really a goon you a lame making idiot moves and you know it
Get funds plot and get focused; instead of being on the block—posted
Acting like what you’re not—boastin’; could really get your head bust open
CHORUS
If you cross the line and threat to kill watch me Set It Off
Pay the cost you frontin’ like you real but you really soft
Change your thoughts you ought to pay your bills but you’d rather floss
I’m a boss cut from a thicker cloth I Set It Off
Shake it off my ladies in the club love to Set It Off
Break you off my fellas droppin’ funds to support a cause
Take a loss we learnin’ how to build through our lovely flaws
Everybody bouncin’ in the club ‘cause WE SET IT OFF
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“ALL STATE OF MIND (I’M 2-TONED UP!)”
INTRO
Uh! One time tell me where ya from!
Uh! Two times tell me where ya from!
Uh! Three times tell me where ya from!
Uh! Four times tell me where ya from!
VERSE 1
I’m 2-TONE born and raised in Roc City
Kodak took the picture but it wasn’t always pretty
I’m like Snoop Dogg yes back in the day
How he brought out Long Beach in CALI-FORN-I-A
Hey! Much love to the Golden State
Let’s shift gears and bring it back to the Empire State
West Side we reside by the five Great Lakes
We survive snow storms buried up to your face
Roc City to Ontario; Eerie onto Buffalo
Everybody’s really cold I gotta keep it movin’ though
To my Cleveland, Detroit and Chicago
We all know how to keep it hot though
Flow like Picasso when I’m paintin’ the picture
If you know you got soul then I’m tryin’ to get with ya
Don’t give a damn if you hate you can’t stop my shine
We celebrate ALL LIFE in that All State Of Mind
CHORUS (2X)
Haters we just shake ‘em off – I’M 2-TONED UP!
Ladies wanna take it off – I’M 2-TONED UP!
Bounce if you got the sauce – I’M 2-TONED UP!
Holla when you see a boss – I’M 2-TONED UP!
VERSE 2
Big up to NYC the Big Apple
The Five Boroughs; the Hip-Hop Capital
I held it down in the Boogie Down…Bronx let’s get it on
Stomp and we shake the ground it’s where it all started now
Two turn tables and a mic wit’ DJ Kool Herc
Beat breakin’ spawnin’ Hip Hop through the whole earth
B-Boys, emcees, graffiti writers formed the culture
Unite the people wit’ a voice to battle vultures
Across the Hudson River lived in dirty Jersey
Cruising up 20 Paterson to Newark swervin’
I love that Kikiriki Peruvian chicken
KFC not finger lickin’ mami’s cook organic in the kitchen
I95 two thousand five I’m in Miami
Broward Dade County too much eye cotton candy
Fled to the Rocky Mountains Denver, Colorado
Voted for that weed when Payton played as a Bronco
CHORUS (2X)
Haters we just shake ‘em off – I’M 2-TONED UP!
Ladies wanna take it off – I’M 2-TONED UP!
Bounce if you got the sauce – I’M 2-TONED UP!
Holla when you see a boss – I’M 2-TONED UP!
VERSE 3
Last but not least I represent the ATL
Hotlanta where I dwell and I represent it well
RISE UP! Home of the Falcons makin’ history
Hostin’ Super Bowl 53 in 2019
Mercedes Benz Stadium, yeah we blow the roof
Trap styles to your cranium, yeah we got that Juice
International playas the world’s busiest airport
Hartsfield-Jackson stampin’ your passport
All roads lead to us in our golden Peach State
We Peach Tree every Street, Ave., Road, Corner, Lane
We got the Georgia Aquarium; World of Cocoa Cola
Home Depot Headquarters; Mayor Keisha takin’ ova’
Shout-Out to the Durtty Boyz on Hot 107.9
Them Battle Grounds will leave a wack artist prison time
Big Tigger, T.I., Greg Street and the hottest women
So blessed to be a part of ATL’s division! (Hey!)
CHORUS (2X)
Haters we just shake ‘em off – I’M 2-TONED UP!
Ladies wanna take it off – I’M 2-TONED UP!
Bounce if you got the sauce – I’M 2-TONED UP!
Holla when you see a boss – I’M 2-TONED UP!
OUTRO
Yeah! Connecticut, Cincinnati, Philly, Pittsburgh…you all 2-TONED UP!
DC/Maryland, Dallas/Houston yeah…they 2-TONED UP!
Phoenix/Las Vegas, Boston, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Kansas City,
Virginia, Milwaukee, the Carolinas…they all 2-TONED UP!
Alabama, Tennessee to Mississippi! They all 2-TONED UP!
St. Louis, Oakland, San Antonio, San Diego, San Jose, Austin, Jacksonville,
San Francisco, Indianapolis, Charlotte, Seattle!
Yeah! Every city every state! Hey! They all 2-TONED UP!
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10. |
A Dollar & A Dream
03:03
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“A DOLLAR & A DREAM”
VERSE 1
It’s Me Against The World no one walks in my shoes
I Paid My Dues did my time got nothin’ to prove
Took me twenty-two years to perfect my style
New Flava In Ya Ear but It Was Written since a child
Momma Said Knock You Out and Slam the mic
Then get Paid In Full and watch your dream take flight
Ignore the noise ‘cause you’re Down With The King
The Blueprint to your thoughts will provide you everything
I Used To Love Her then I hit Rock Bottom
Through The Wire Slippin’ Deep Cover trodden
When It Hurts So Bad you go Insane In The Brain
Protect Ya Neck had to Change The Game
Big Things Poppin’ when you move The Whole World
Rappaz R.N. Dainja like a fatherless girl
It’s time to Roll Out Another One and make history
Raise The Roof with A Dollar & A Dream victory
CHORUS
All you need in life, is A Dollar & A Dream
You don’t need approval if you just believe
All you need is some faith as a mustard seed
To watch your dreams unfold to reality
Now put in work, you control your destiny
Tell yourself no hater gets the best of me
The devil is a lie so you better take heed
It’s time to live free on A Dollar & A Dream
VERSE 2
All these haters around they gonna talk shit
That’s why we Shut ‘Em Down quick—tough skin
Life is a Marathon any road you travel on
Gotta carry on even though they did you wrong
It’s their loss singin’ the same song they Dead Wrong
Head strong watch ‘em begone hit ‘em wit’ napalm
Trey Songz What I Be On makin’ A Milli-on
Day Ones stayed at my side when I made crumbs
Prayed up, up In The Club before I came up
Paid up covered in blood Pain Is Love
Gotta speak your blessin’ and claim it with authority
No Time for complainin’, that’s the majority
You get one life; make it a priority
Before you’re too old lookin’ back horribly
We live in America the home of the free
Where anything can happen with A Dollar & A Dream
CHORUS
All you need in life, is A Dollar & A Dream
You don’t need approval if you just believe
All you need is some faith as a mustard seed
To watch your dreams unfold to reality
Now put in work, you control your destiny
Tell yourself no hater gets the best of me
The devil is a lie so you better take heed
It’s time to live free on A Dollar & A Dream
OUTRO
Uh! Yeah! Yeah! A Dollar & A Dream!
Uh! Yeah! A Dollar & A Dream!
Yeah! Yeah! A Dollar & A Dream!
It’s time to live FREE on A Dollar & A Dream!
Uh! Yeah! Yeah! A Dollar & Dream!
Uh! Yeah! A Dollar & A Dream!
Uh! Yeah! It’s time to live FREE!
It’s time to live FREE on A Dollar & A Dream! Yeah!
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11. |
Say Ah!
03:18
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“SAY AH!”
INTRO
Yeah…Somethin’ to lay back in the cut wit’ like what!
Yeah…Ha ha!
CHORUS (2X)
I lift my hands to the sky and I SAY AH!
Take a breath of fresh air ‘cause I stay high!
On LIFE I’m alive and I thank God!
I SAY AH! ‘Cause I know I’m blessed—AH!
VERSE 1
Yeah I was dropout got my GED
First one in my family to cop a degree
Even earned my Masters, but I didn’t master shit
Until I quit livin’ for others listenin’ to hypocrites
Had to live a life of sin and fight The Enemy Within
To share my life with you and become my pseudonym
So listen close and get your life together
‘Cause it won’t get any better if you don’t make any effort
Whether if you’re on the block hustlin’ or flippin’ stocks
Everybody’s liable of gettin’ shot
That’s the truth of life, where nothing’s guaranteed
The biggest tragedy in life is not pursuing your dreams
Late nights being tortured by your subconscious
Thinking about the opportunities you didn’t harness
To the brokenhearted, livin’ life in total darkness
Only you possess the key to change your life’s promise
CHORUS (2X)
I lift my hands to the sky and I SAY AH!
Take a breath of fresh air ‘cause I stay high!
On LIFE I’m alive and I thank God!
I SAY AH! ‘Cause I know I’m blessed—AH!
VERSE 2
While the masses work a nine-to-five on a daily grind
Ninety-five percent of people will never be satisfied
Slaving all their lives to make another man rich
Living blind to retire off the crumbs they were pitched
Honest working families struggle with limited funds
Donald Trump lives it up and he’s obliviously dumb
Now we got a leader with a nuclear thumb
We should all count our blessings of our days under the sun
I’m thankful for hot showers and clean tap water
For the clothes on my back; roof overhead amidst the slaughter…
In Libya, where slaves hit the ground with broken tibias
Shaking in horror their torture ignored by media
Beggin’ for mercy but they’re beaten to their death
Last breath cry of stress while the masses care less
We take for granted our freedom in the U.S.
If you’re blessed Say Ah! Life is too short to stress
CHORUS (2X)
I lift my hands to the sky and I SAY AH!
Take a breath of fresh air ‘cause I stay high!
On LIFE I’m alive and I thank God!
I SAY AH! ‘Cause I know I’m blessed—AH!
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12. |
Changed Ways
05:28
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“CHANGED WAYS”
INTRO
Yeah…Divorce is like morning a death; it takes time to heal.
We need space to reflect…to learn…to grow…
to break the cycle…and ultimately change…for the better.
VERSE 1
A lost soul in the midst, searching for the truth
Put my trust in things, but never trusted you
Thought my plan would work, flippin’ books for cash
All I did was hurt; I hid behind a mask
Never loved myself, it showed in how I act
Dwellin’ in the past; a frozen heart attack
Wishin’ I could change…the things that hurt me most
Never understood…that love is just a choice
Avoiding love and trust; I’d rather lust and bust
Fillin’ up a void, but nothing’s good enough
Life is passing by; I watch children grow
Fearing that I’ll die, miserably alone
Planted evil seeds; I reaped what I’ve sown
Please believe in me; I weep from the soul
I long to see the day, when I can Let It Go
Free to see the light; it’s all relational
CHORUS
Precious woman, I never wanted us to part
The love of my life, but I was gone from the start
I never meant to hurt you and hate to see you cry
It was hard for me to fight when I was crumblin’ inside
Sometimes…I gaze upon the sky
And pray that you’ll be happy with another loving guy
We both deserve the best in our quest to live our days
I’m thankful that we met, ‘cause you helped me change my ways
I’m not the same man…that I used to be
Thank you Lord for restoring me and blessing me
Living life it’s a new day…HEY…
I’m livin’ better now wit’ my Changed Ways
Thank you God for my Changed Ways
I prayed to God to see Better Days
Through the flames I can See Your Face
Livin’ free wit’ my Changed Ways
VERSE 2
Reflecting on all of the women, who let me hit it
I was never happy but I couldn’t admit it
Thinking sex would numb the pain but the emptiness remained
Climax and release, then convicted of blood stains
My body’s not my body but a temple for the Lord
But when I got bored it was porn I explored
Ignoring that I’m sanctified with divine purpose
Transforming to an angry guy avoiding church service
Having sexual urges; our marital state worsened
Cursing with resentment thinking married life was worthless
I should have read the word and pressed into worship
But I was more concerned with Ancient Alien sermons
My faith became weak from a spiritual disturbance
Having visions of demons dragging me in a furnace
In retrospect, I wish I would have covered you in love
But I didn’t accept my role and now divorce does
CHORUS
Precious woman, I never wanted us to part
The love of my life, but I was gone from the start
I never meant to hurt you and hate to see you cry
It was hard for me to fight when I was crumblin’ inside
Sometimes…I gaze upon the sky
And pray that you’ll be happy with another loving guy
We both deserve the best in our quest to live our days
I’m thankful that we met, ‘cause you helped me change my ways
I’m not the same man…that I used to be
Thank you Lord for restoring me and blessing me
Living life it’s a new day…HEY…
I’m livin’ better now wit’ my Changed Ways
Thank you God for my Changed Ways
I prayed to God to see Better Days
Through the flames I can See Your Face
Livin’ free wit’ my Changed Ways
VERSE 3
Wake up – SHINE; don’t take it for granted
This life will break you down if you ain’t spiritually planted
Time passes by like a blink of an eye
To those who find love it’s like a star in the sky
Although you don’t always see it; you always know it’s there
So even in the face of death LOVE IS STILL THERE
And some still tear at their significant other
Arguing and fighting like blood sisters and brothers
Resenting one another seeking undercover lovers
Please get some help before it’s too late to recover
I took a trip to Chimney Rock where I once proposed
This time I dropped on my knees and cleansed my soul
I vow to love my future wife and not repeat mistakes
And cherish that woman so her heart will never break
Looking deep into her eyes, and saying that I love her
Her spiritual cover, best friend and deepest lover
CHORUS
Precious woman, I never wanted us to part
The love of my life, but I was gone from the start
I never meant to hurt you and hate to see you cry
It was hard for me to fight when I was crumblin’ inside
Sometimes…I gaze upon the sky
And pray that you’ll be happy with another loving guy
We both deserve the best in our quest to live our days
I’m thankful that we met, ‘cause you helped me change my ways
I’m not the same man…that I used to be
Thank you Lord for restoring me and blessing me
Living life it’s a new day…HEY…
I’m livin’ better now wit’ my Changed Ways
Thank you God for my Changed Ways
I prayed to God to see Better Days
Through the flames I can See Your Face
Livin’ free wit’ my Changed Ways (Uh…)
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13. |
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“I USED TO BE AFRAID TO DIE”
INTRO
Yeah baby let me put you to bed real quick.
Yeah it’s alright. Let’s say this prayer.
Yeah…alright you ready? Let’s go.
“Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray thee Lord my soul to keep;
If I should die before I wake, I pray thee Lord my soul to take.”
CHORUS
I Used To Be Afraid To Die, but then I realized…
Everybody’s gotta die I gotta make the best of time
Rest in Peace to my people on the other side
I know I’m LIVE I can feel your spirit move inside
I Used To Be Afraid To Die, but then I realized…
FEAR is not a friend of mine he’ll leave your broke and paralyzed
Living FREE in this world of hypocrisy
The realist G ‘cause I know the one who died for me
VERSE 1
I’m having visions as a young child bloody and bruised
Nuclear War Holocaust broadcast on the news
What do you do when you’re out of food hungry and sick?
Watchin’ the plumes fill the earth; air is thick and toxic
Nothin’ to lose when you know you’re doomed trapped in a pit
Feelin’ the tunes of the shockwaves rip the earth quick
Now what awaits is an early grave callin’ my name
My life erased from this time and space burning in flames
I…Used To Be Afraid To Die
But when my boy Marcus Dixon died all I did was question why…
Another homicide why the hell he have to die?
Before his time now I saw the world with open eyes
Desensitized too many kids died before their time
Starting believing homicide was a part of life
Staying alive I used to think only the strong survive
But that’s a lie no man can hide from the reaper’s scythe (I…)
CHORUS
I Used To Be Afraid To Die, but then I realized…
Everybody’s gotta die I gotta make the best of time
Rest in Peace to my people on the other side
I know I’m LIVE I can feel your spirit move inside
I Used To Be Afraid To Die, but then I realized…
FEAR is not a friend of mine he’ll leave your broke and paralyzed
Living FREE in this world of hypocrisy
The realist G ‘cause I know the one who died for me
VERSE 2
I Used To Be Afraid To Die…
These are the realest words I ever spoke; no man alive has the antidote
Even though…they can clone under a microscope
Slippin’ through the sands of time I find it hard to cope
Any day could be my last where everything I know has past
There’s no fountain of youth or magic pill you can take
All you have is God’s grace and His blessing for the day
At nights I pray for my loved ones strugglin’ to maintain
Mournin’ losses of their children dealing with internal pain
Jadaya, Papito, Landon and baby Aida
All of you are dancin’ with the angels far away from danga’
No favor; the rich and poor will all meet their maker
So all that trash talk is irrelevant—player
Now look into the eyes of a warrior—NO FEAR
I traumatized Pennywise; IT had to disappear
I see it clear; the sacrifice so I can have eternal life
CHORUS
I Used To Be Afraid To Die, but then I realized…
Everybody’s gotta die I gotta make the best of time
Rest in Peace to my people on the other side
I know I’m LIVE I can feel your spirit move inside
I Used To Be Afraid To Die, but then I realized…
FEAR is not a friend of mine he’ll leave your broke and paralyzed
Living FREE in this world of hypocrisy
The realist G ‘cause I know the one who died for me
I USED TO BE AFRAID TO DIE!
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2-Tone Eternal The Bronx, New York
2-Tone Eternal went from being a 9th grade dropout and living a dangerous lifestyle in the streets of Rochester (ROC City),
NY, to earning his GED, BA & Masters degree! He even taught as an adjunct professor at Hunter College in NYC!
2TE brings a realness & passion to his music that is influenced by Hip-Hop greats such as 2pac, Nas & Rakim. His message is to love yourself & follow your dreams!
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