The Roots, Greg Porn, Dice Raw - I Will Not Apologize lyrics

I will not apologize, I will not apologize
I will not apologize, I will not apologize
This is for all of my peoples
Who understand and truly recognize
Some won't get it and for that
I won't apologize
I will not apologize, I will not apologize
I will not apologize, I will not apologize
This for all of my peoples
Who understand and truly recognize
Some won't get it and for that
I won't apologize

I'm so sick cause I'm infected but
But I don't need a medic
Need a liquid anesthetic
Let me show you how I get it
I don't got it but I bet it, I don't worry
I don't sweat it
You can bitch, you can dead it
You can take it there like FedEx
Nothing sweet, diabetic, big dog
Can't pet it pack an L then I wet it
Then I fill it 'til it's pregnant
(Take the high back) Face it
Everybody got a favorite
I embrace it like I date it but
My grandma think I chase it
(Like oh yeah) I told her
That her baby moving slower
Cause the world is on his shoulders then
I woke up out that coma
(And got right back) At it
With a little black 'matic
Lay you down, Craftmatic, then I'm gone
Black magic (To the hideout) You don't wanna
Gamble with the devil
Especially when them chewy blueys got
Me on another level
Cause my teacher think I'm slow but
My momma think I'm special
But even she know I'm coming
Back like an echo

I will not apologize, I will not apologize
I will not apologize, I will not apologize
This is for all of my peoples
Who understand and truly recognize
Some won't get it and for that
I won't apologize
I will not apologize, I will not apologize
I will not apologize, I will not apologize
This for all of my peoples
Who understand and truly recognize
Some won't get it and for that
I won't apologize

For the statements I'm about to make
I will not apologize
Niggas talk a lot of shit
Really need to stop the lies
Jewels rented, cars rented
Homie that ain't authentic
Acting tough on TV
But to me you seem a little timid
Don't blame the nigga, blame America
It's all business
Acting like a monkey is the
Only way to sell tickets shit, I can dig it
Niggas gossip silly digit's
White kids buy it
It's a riot when we talking about pimping
Or sipping on Olde English brew or
Whatever they think we do
Spraying double Uzis cause you know they
Think we live in zoos
The problem is with this
Everyone seems to be real confused
The niggas on the streets to the
Old people that watch the news
And watch BET, and the crazy shit they see
They associate with you and do
The same shit to me when you look at me
You see just a nigga from the projects
But can't understand this nigga's mindset
But still

I will not apologize, I will not apologize
I will not apologize, I will not apologize
This is for all of my peoples
Who understand and truly recognize
Some won't get it and for that
I won't apologize
I will not apologize, I will not apologize
I will not apologize, I will not apologize
This for all of my peoples
Who understand and truly recognize
Some won't get it and for that
I won't apologize

Yo, a revolution's what it's smelling like
It ain't gon' be televised
Governments is hellified
Taking cake and selling pies
I ain't got a crust or crumb
To get some I'd be well obliged
Murder is commodified
Felon for the second time
Never was I into chasing trouble
I was followed by
Facing trouble with no alibi
Had to swallow pride
Vilified, victimized, penalized, criticized
Ran into some people that's surprised
I was still alive
Look into my daughter's eyes
Wonder how can I provide
Got to get from A to B but
How can I afford to drive? Messed around
Tried to get a job and wasn't qualified
Had to see a pal of mine
Got to get the lightning rod
Now I'm in a black Impala
Looking for the dollar sign
Palms get to itching
Man I gotta get the calamine
'Fore I fall behind
Guess the grind will be my 9 to 5
I will not be conquered by
I will not apologize

I will not apologize, I will not apologize
I will not apologize, I will not apologize
This is for all of my peoples
Who understand and truly recognize
Some won't get it and for that
I won't apologize
I will not apologize, I will not apologize
I will not apologize, I will not apologize
This for all of my peoples
Who understand and truly recognize
Some won't get it and for that
I won't apologize