Lyrics
ONE VERSE
written by ralph dalton, david mcconnell
Way above average, my vocals they hold magic
And dead all the static from cats who be acting all dramatic
Skills, yeah, I have it, and bring ‘em at any moment
Black Moon had me open until one day I just closed it
Couldn’t figure out what made me lose all the hype
And love left my body stolen from thieves in the night
Wonder wonder wonder wonder wonder wonder wonder why
Wonder why the game ain’t bright, losin’ their light
Back to the original plan, I’m just a simple man
Cover your face when the sh** hit the fan, this ain’t
Nothin’ but some words pourin’ outta my heart ‘cuz the
Blood I bleed is ink on the paper, it’s where I start to bring
Truth to the eyes that look through a disguise,
While lies float through the sky, sittin’ on cloud nine
Think they got it made, sippin’ lemonade in the shade
They’re really swallowin’ my piss, my shadow is where they lay
Gain a little leverage when I know they sippin’ on my beverage
sh** just ain’t the same off the Brown Line and Sedgwick
It seems only certain hoods in the Chi stay connected to the
Beat of the street, while the style is intercepted
And it seems we accept it, our babies is neglected, that’s why
When Chi grabs the mic, you know we’re gonna wreck it
sh** tin’ on heads, like I was a city pigeon,
Confidence is strong, even without a pot to piss in
Masculine look, bringin’ feminine raps,
F*** platinum plaques if the block ain’t got your back
I might as well sell crack to undercovers,
‘Cuz ain’t no one gon’ see you, when you’re under covers
You’re just another statistic, lost in the unrealistic
Ways to gain success in the world
Flip a few dollars, but it leads to cold showers and
Dark hallways where grown men scream and holler
Losin’ your power, gettin’ devoured by corruption,
Sellin’ your soul from lies told by who you trust in
Much ain’t goin’ on, in my neck of the woods
Political shakedown with a smile, it’s all good
It’s just one verse, too many bars to count
HANIBL, rep the Chi, with large amounts
Of respect and pride, my city will call it out
Especially for the ladies who know what it’s all about
One verse, one rhyme, one life
How do, this is the true sound of the Chi, it’s brand new,
Keep it bumpin’ on the streets, the blocks, the avenue,
What you got right here, you know, we’re pushin’ through
Every radio nationwide, and you’s a fool
If you ain’t noddin’ your head, or bustin’ a move
Keepin’ it tight, whatever you like to do,
We can rendezvous at the bar around two
It’s the year of the HANIBL
