T.I. - A Message To The Government lyrics

rate me

... you might have seen me on the tube

With your little son or daughter eyes glued to the screen

But ain't it as bad as it seem

Now could you imagine in your wildest dreams

Comin from nothin making somethin out your wildest dreams

Been hustlin since a pre-teen it must be in my genes

Knot in my starter coat bout a g in my jeans

It's the reason why the streets crowned me as the king

And why robber crews don't mind seein me bling

Man I'm a seven time felon how you bein with me?

From running through house? and the caine fifty thousand?

Scream my name and sing the same song that I spit flames on

Broad shoulder body part they tattoo my name on

Hey I think you muthafuckas got the game wrong

I came to bring game to the game and turn the lame off

Sucka niggas keep hatin' I'm a flame on

Wherever there's a fire sire? sut to place the flame on?

Okay first things first

Fuck what you think you know bout me

You crack-pushin petty thief man that's so not me

You heard the album read a magazine, oh I see

Well I'll admit I've got a past I don't care to repeat

But I ain't half as bad as niggas you comparin with me

Rich or poor you still a nigga that's apparent to me

But transition from the streets I know you'll rarely be seen

That's duely noted, still your profilers embarassin me

Got me under investigation because of my association

With niggas I barely know by they faces ain't know relation

I mean for pete sake, how much pressure from the police in each state can a young g take?

I'm dyin to eat steak with a mil in each safe

Got a crib with a gate so my kids can be safe

Tryin to fly straight, these chances I take

Could end a good night and ruin a nice day

Hey you watchin? you goin see, you barkin up the wrong tree

Just cause I'm a seven time felon ho-mie

In addition to the lies snitches tellin on me

I don't mean you can put the dope they were sellin on me