When the Block Roars
(bang) Load the clips.
Crank the static until the monitors burst.
You think that kevlar makes you a god?
Let’s see how tough you run when the block locks down.
No more talking. This is straight war.
Behind a piece of tin,
you think you stand ten feet tall But strip away the armor,
watch your fragile kingdom fall Just a bunch of power-tripping cowards in
a uniform Hiding in the shadows while I'm walking
through the storm Dirty lowlife pigs acting big when they're in packs
But when that
badge comes off, you're turning tails and making tracks Yeah,
12 don't want no friction,
know they better back it up They see the way I'm moving
and they know I've had enough You pull me to the curb
just to flex a little might But you shaking like a bitch
when you stepping in the light A badge don't make you brave,
you a sucker full of fear Tryna play the executioner whenever you
get near
(screaming) TEAR DOWN THE SYSTEM,
YEAH, WE SEE RIGHT THROUGH THE FRONT
HIDING BEHIND BADGES, ALWAYS LOOKING FOR A HUNT BUT STEP UP TO
THE LINE, WE DON'T CARE ABOUT THE RISK WE'RE STANDING INDEPENDENT,
CROSSING NAMES OFF THE LIST YEAH,
STEP UP TO THE LINE,
WE DON'T CARE ABOUT THE RISK GOT THE FURY OF THE BLOCK
AND WE'RE HEAVY IN THE MIST
You love to talk authority but hate to see us stand Draw
a line inside the dirt,
we taking back the land No respect for predators who violate the
peace Sworn to do a job but you the beasts on the
streets You ain't checking for the law when the law is broken
down Patrolling through the neighborhood like you own the town Keep your
eyes on my hands,
keep your hand on the holster But you know the state of
mind if you come a little closer We ain't running,
we ain't hiding, we don't buy into the bluff Every time you
flash the
lights, we're calling out the tough So strip the blue away and
let me see what's left inside Just a fragile little ego with
nowhere left to hide (guitars
squeal) They want us quiet!
(SHUT UP!) Want us broken!
(NEVER!) Want us living in reverse!
But we're flipping up the script and we're breaking through the curse!
Every siren is a threat,
every cruiser is a sign You started up a fire and you
crossed over the line No more passes!
(NONE!) No more look-the-other-way!
We're speaking for the people,
there's a price you gotta pay!
Now the tension's running high,
rubber burning on the block Sirens screaming in the distance,
ticking on the clock You can print it in your reports,
fabricate the lies But you can't erase the anger flashing in our
eyes
Heavy hand of oppression trying to keep the masses broke Treating lives
like an entry
or a cruel inside joke But the pressure's building up until the
pipeline bursts We've been pushed into the corner,
we've been living through the worst No more stepping on our necks,
no more playing with our names
We ain't pieces on your board,
we ain't playing in your games When the block is waking up
and the streets begin to roar All that armor that you carry
won't protect you anymore
(screaming) TAKE THE BADGE OFF!
LET'S SEE WHO'S STANDING TALL NOW!
No more hiding behind the power MOVE OUT THE WAY!
GET OUT THE WAY! (MOVE!)