Gang Starr - Riot Akt Lyrics
{*DJ Premier scratches children laughing and yelling*}[Chorus: Guru]Riot act, this is where we really prepareRiot act, out here we show no fearRIOT ACT, time to protect our communitiesRiot act, real criminals get immunityRIOT ACT, eye for an eye - so yo who want it?RIOT ACT, rushin all you cowards who frontedRiot act, let's bring the power to the peopleRIOT ACT, no justice then we gotta come see you[Verse One: Guru]Just like a thunderous gun clap, you wonder who done thatPut you under with one rap, me and the brothers have come backWe'll lash you for tryin that, we know you been lyin catSo now you be lyin flat, we'll read you the riot actWhassup you little *****, get your life rightCause there's too much goin in the world, and shit ain't quite rightSee you're just addin to the problemYoung gun, high-strung, ready to trey-eight revolve 'emKnot nearly in your waist, you step up in the placeCatch one off guard, he lookin silly in the faceBut hear they come with the M-16'sThey got teargas, helmets and clubs - knahmean?It's martial law in these streetsIt's like Afghanistan man, it's gettin raw in the streetsStill you demand your rights, I understand your plightBut do the knowledge if you plan to fight[Chorus][Verse Two: Guru]So realize what it is to be oppressed and afflictedSubjected to sick shit, knowin others live different***** THAT, the streets about to blow againThey forgot, so we gotta let 'em know againHuh, we'll blast you for tryin that, we know you been lyin catSo now you be lyin flat, we'll read you the riot actSoldiers, let's show these cowards what's upThe hood a
