(INTRO - Saukrates) (background "studio niggas") My time to shine, now. I got the floor now (Okay, alright. Go man) Let me take conrol. A lot of niggas, a lot of niggas out here don't believe that, you know, that what I say is worth you know, I guess my weight in gold. (I hear you, I hear you. Nah, hell no man, they can't do that man) Even though I am who I am and I stay where I stay. you know it don't make one motherfucking difference, 'cause I'mma bring it to ya the same way another niggas gonna bring it to ya. I'm just as hungry as you. Even though, you know what, say it after me, even though I am who I am. (Even though I am what I am) I am (I am) Somebody (Somebody) You know waht I'm saying, and that somebody gonna put a brick in ya ass. Just check it out. (Saukrates) (background "studio niggas") Don't believe for a second, a man running ain't A man gunning for you, true, indeed Love is worth more that gold, but fairs equally sold To counterparts and enemies, ya feel me? Non-believers try another theory But when you fail it's apparent that you didn't hear me, HA You feel me? Take a second, fuck a first impression We all realize longivity's a dangerous weapon Wait a minute, are we forgetting we are MCs Putting two to your cranium, often temps me I'mma let it go, why? (can't touch us, can't touch us) It don't get much straighter than this (can't touch us, can't touch us) Love got me positive (can't touch us, can't touch us) Ya mafucking right son (can't touch us, can't touch us) Black man, black woman coming together For love, life, uhh, pleasure Guess again, when it's back to community chest again Government cheese, starting to taste fresh again Ain't it, nah for real ain't it, who cares if this shit's tainted We die every second and got more where that came from Right? Wrong, I ain't preaching Just releasing information non-believers dare to use Now this love become fair to you What? Your screw face got me thinking I ain't clear to you Let me guess, you must have question First and foremost, who the fuck this nigga think he testing Follow me now, this situation going down I don't care, you will respect my name through love or fair Niggas call me voice of reason, touch me, trust me If I had a nickel for everytime I be lucky If I didn't jump a tax bracket Bullet proof jackets don't come with warentee covering heat I practice Ya feel me? In particular I shine at the rhyme Saukrates is the name, one more time if you forgot I'mma let it go, why? (can't touch us, can't touch us) It don't get much straighter than this (can't touch us, can't touch us) 'Cause love got me positive (can't touch us, can't touch us) This idealistic speach go yo all on crutches I am the new ambassador for rap lords If I'm speaking out of turn, it's what you asked for Question from me to you, what wouuld you rap for? If you prefer the fast life running from task force Hmm, think about, but never doubt it I am a role model living with it never without it My mental never getting clouded But I admit in the beginning it was crowded Huh, so now I spit in the ears of those who listen Catholic, Jewish, Muslim and Christian An Atheist combine my system Voltron with the izm coming with one wisdom To never attack, react to those who pissed them OFF, do what you ought but realize the cost 'Cause time is money, people and we are running short I'm attempted to abort procedure But if I leave, the minority picket be "Sauk's we need ya" Black man to forbbiden diva I'm transmitting on your AM/FM and shortwave receiver Try to tune out, even the negative cool out Eviction notice on the door of ignorance, MOVE OUT! Before I let it go son (can't touch us, can't touch us) It don't get much straighter than this (can't touch us, can't touch us) 'Cause love got me positive (can't touch us, can't touch us) Image is nothing when I come busting Love may become fear, why? (alright, alright, alright) Because I am (I am) Somebody (somebody) (better get your motherfucking, better get your head right man) CIRCLE (ZOO!) (Better look in the mirror baby an tell me what the ugly thing you see back there baby) Capitol Hill (Tell me what you see in the mirror. A sorry ass, pussy ass motherfucker)