Текст песни
So many emcees focusin' on black people extermination
We keep it balanced with that knowledge of self, determination
It's hot, we be blowin' the spots, with conversations
Come on let's smooth it out like Soul Sensation
We in the house like Japanese in Japan, or Koreans in Korea
Head to Philly and free Mumia with the Kujichagulia true
Singin is swingin' and writin' is fightin', but what
They writin' got us clashin' like titans it's not excitin'
No question, bein a black man is demandin'
The fire's in my eyes and the flames need fannin'
With that what? (Knowledge Of Self) determination
Things I say and do, may not come quite through
My words may not convey just what I'm feelin'
Yes yes come on, yes yes
Knowledge Of Self is like life after death
With that you never worry about your last breath
Death comes, that's how I'm livin', it's the next days
The flesh goes underground, the book of life, flip the page
Yo they askin' me how old, we livi'n the same age
I feel the rage of a million niggas locked inside a cage
At exactly which point do you start to realize
That life without knowledge is, death in disguise?
That's why, Knowledge Of Self is like life after death
Apply it, to your life, let destiny manifest
Different day, same confusion, we're gonna take this
Hip-hop shit and keep it movin', shed a little light
Now y'all bloomin' like a flower with the power of the evident
Voices and drums original instruments
In the flesh presently presentin' my representation
With that what? (Knowledge Of Self) determination
The most important time in history is, NOW, the present
So count your blessings cause time can't define the essence
But you stressin' over time and you follow the Roman calendar
These people into cloning like Gattaca, you can bet
They tryin to lock you down like Attica, the African diaspora
Represents strength in numbers, a giant can't slumber forever
I know you gotta get that cheddar whatever
Ayo I heard you twice the first time money, get it together