The Roots — I Will Not Apologize

[Hook: Dice Raw & Talib Kweli] 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 [Verse 1: Greg Porn] 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 [Hook: Dice Raw & Talib Kweli] 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 [Verse 2: Dice Raw] 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 digits 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 [Hook: Dice Raw & Talib Kweli] 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 [Verse 3: Black Thought] 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 [Hook: Dice Raw & Talib Kweli] 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