Lord Finesse - Hip Hop lyrics

[Hook] x2 I start to think, and then I sink Into the paper, like I was ink When I'm writing I'm trapped between the lines I escape when I finish the rhyme [Verse 1] Hip Hop is like the beat of a heart Maybe broken but never truly torn apart All the time am I asked what defines the art I'm not sure to you, but do know what to do, just start Been countin my blessings every day Never once will I cower and back away The same goes for the culture that I back today Created in a time of the nation's prime where people didn't hide behind an image More realness than today's revision Step back from the screen and y'all could listen Gettin by with beats, rhymes, and livin Forgetfully giving f**s for how to fit in Always tryna be a real decent man but it's hard born sinnin I know I haven't started college yet, but Droppin out would be a regret Rushin into things, not yet Let me carefully inspect, how I'm livin [Hook] [Verse 2] Everything I say is true and honest Not too sure what to accomplish But information soak up all this- Dream we entertain til I abolish These stereotypes about people out here livin Who gives a f** about complexion if you're driven Leave it to the youth to see colorless Preconceived thoughts judging, sh**'s a mess Hip hop was built on power over division Had to point it out but not to mention We are all equal since the prequel yellin power to the people And when I see y'all Made sure it's no free fall Reppin Golf b**h! but you didn't see no tees fall, huh Let's meet up in Okaga, CA Maybe get a freeze frame Wanna wake up and ask God for a good day Cause it's all about the mindset, could you catch a replay? Anything that you're into be all about If you can't do it, don't pout There's always a route Hip hop wasn't fallin out but now I caught up and it's what's around [Hook] [Verse 3] When you're just jumpin in the game you better be stuntin Who would be yourself when there's frontin? Ain't feelin that y'all That's creatin your downfall You think Jordan changes to ball? Practice and talent is all Create the place to do it yourself and take advice from nobody else Being determined let's you envelop A love and pa**ion that will soon develop Into the grind, no rushin things take your time We tryna create the rhyme to blow your mind Use it when I'm in a bind Stain in the game? Splash some tide, huh Not too many who I ride- With, Then again the flow switch Not often ill but keepin it sick Hate on me and you're a prick Real Hip hop is the pick [Hook]