I know you guys are probably sick of hearing me rant
And I've tried to stop...but get-over mentalities prevent me...so I can't
It's like the eat healthy guru's, reporting everything wrong with the food we eat
But we can't afford to shop Organically at WholeFoods, when processed, makes ends meet
Ground Beef & Turkey, Chicken, Fish, Red Meat, but I do stay away from the pork
Guaranteed, I drop dead from something else, before I die from the food on my fork
Because I eat in moderation, I just don't sit and stuff my face like a glut
All things must be done with reservation, because capitalist really don't give a fuck
Like the African Festival, here in New York, I have no problem with showing cultural support
But not when you're trying to get rich quickly overnight
Making a 300% and better profit from your so-called people, now you know that aint right
$4.00 a slice of Red Velvet Cake, $3.00 for lemonade, $8 dollars for fish
Knowing we're in a recession, but you'll complain if nobody buys your shit
I can make a whole cake for the cost of that slice
And I love the craft and art work, but come on...Let's be real with the price
Everyone has the need to succeed, but let's not replace it with selfish greed
Love and Respect, comes from Cultural action and deed
Not when already lint filled pockets, you try to purge, drain and bleed
I know bruthas that's been selling the same ideas for years
Some strive to take advantage of youthful talents, selling dreams, causing them tears
It's fucked up that their Idea of a Fair Exchange
Is fill my pocket with Dollars from your talent, while I give you recognition and change
So like I said, I do "Everything" in moderation, I don't care...you can say what you like...
But I won't go out like a sucker, because you speak Blackness & Unity in Life
Because A Crook is still a fuckin Crook
His Cultural Connection is who he can Con-next, feed Guilt and give his pockets a Good Look
Playing on young minds and short pockets, like a smooth talking promoter or should I say...Shark
If I see Fins showing, I call it!...I don't give a Fuck If Your Skin Is Also Dark...
So I see through your trapping Net-Work
And your mind-game Con-tact
That's why I watch you very carefully
Keeping records of your Con-Track