TypeRight - Ominous Metropolis Lyrics

For many years I've lead a persistent resistance
Built from those who remember or wanna listen
They forced us deep under the streets and now we preach
Over thunderous beats while I try to teach

I can't even explain the loss of innocence
Any man would prefer to bask in his previous ignorance
Of what we've lost and we can't find again
The ability to write or even sign with a pen

So I've turned to the oral tradition
Arisen from the lack of ability to remember the vision
Of past days the last days before society fell
And turned to an ashtray on the hot side of hell

But I don't dwell on the past I look ahead instead
Wont hesitate for the task to put some lead in heads
We need a revolutionary riot
And I'm not the type of guy to lie or try to deny it

So we use the rhyme to try to incite the masses to move
But we always being watched bastards coming after us with a noose
The truth is this is probably useless but
The way they try to suppress us is proof

Of the key we hold we must be bold
And trust these old texts and trusty tomes
And dope projects
Hope for progress although stress
Threatens to make the land seem roadless
I stay focused

And make shit happen we
Now rap happily rap on beats and masterfully do deeds seen as dastardly
Tattered Tapestries are hung amongst the burnt out factories
The fact of the matter is life is just a travesty

You're ominous, probably gonna topple this metropolis
Apocalypse upon us any way that you polish it
Abolish it, you gotta swallow it and just acknowledge it
We living in the end of days, there ain't no stoppin it

You're ominous, probably gonna topple this metropolis
Apocalypse upon us any way that you polish it
Abolish it, you gotta swallow it and just acknowledge it
We living in the end of days, there ain't no stoppin it

They say that history repeats itself, although I can't confirm
I can unite the present with the past while this candle burns
I feel I'm every man in every age, I wish that man could learn
Not to crave more and give less until the land has turned

From what is to what once was
Shrivel into ash and then fall like a blunt does
Power always corrupts but gods the one judge
In our heart of hearts we all just want for one love

But reality can be seen by the masses
They brainwashed off they asses to madness
No access to the classics they livin in a labyrinth
Trapped no exit except crossing the chasm

And landing in a foreign land that they can't understand
Join me in this place and fight the battle under manned
Cry when you see that this used to be a wonderland
Train hone your skill to hit the beat like the thunder can

It's this that you're afraid of, seeing what you're made of
Its this that gives us power over those who enslave us
I won't lie to you and say its not dangerous
Atrocities committed for name of the most heinous

But don't be scared we just need to prepare
For the fight in the night spread the light like a flair
Scatter those lurking and hiding in the shadows
That's the only way we avoid hanging at the gallows

And one day they gonna come for me
We must be prepared not to lose it all, this abundancy
Of knowledge, that one day could lead to freedom
Cause that's all we seeking if we ever aim to beat 'em

You're ominous, probably gonna topple this metropolis
Apocalypse upon us any way that you polish it
Abolish it, you gotta swallow it and just acknowledge it
We living in the end of days, there ain't no stoppin it

You're ominous, probably gonna topple this metropolis
Apocalypse upon us any way that you polish it
Abolish it, you gotta swallow it and just acknowledge it
We living in the end of days, there ain't no stoppin it

I heard a knock knock knock at the door once more
They are coming after us tryna settle the score
I gotta chop chop chop my tracks and just record
This is the very reason that I've been so diligent for

So we walked into the back heard the door go crack
Before shutting ourselves in I saw them brandishing straps
Pap pap but my tact too swift for them cats
Picked up the mic no time to unwind I just rap

The record started spinning i started from the beginning
Made a martyr when they locked me in a prison
But no prison can hold me though they boldly try to mold me
I escaped with my mind intact running from police

Now I try to spend the message that the people got the power
If we speak a little louder from the steeple to the tower
To bring all the tyrants to they knees on the 7 seas
With the mic conjure images of these obscenities

This not for religion not for politickin
I just wanna cop a spot in proper opposition
Of those who took our innocence and our history
In a sense regaining inner sense was our remedy

I ask you to hear this tape and get woke
Open eyes to the real push the lies to the flo'
If I survive this ordeal we can ride against foes
But if not carry on knowing I died for this prose