the raptism

krs-one

so gather round now for the raptism

cause if the dogs don't get 'em

the cattle get 'em

or the gat'll get 'em

or the crack'll get 'em

time for spiritual activism

life is a journey

and kris got the map with him

teach latinos and blacks with 'em

it's amazing when whites and asians kick raps with 'em

cause out of a thousand mc's

believe i taught half of 'em

knowledge reigns supreme

i beam through many images

my origin is a mystery like capstones on pyramids

we live it kid

challenge the teacher you will regret that

i'm giving careers and taking careers away

did you forget that?

] better check that

you can rock this track and the next track

] but when i correct the spirit hit

you'll always be set back

so gather round now for the raptism

only those that got hip-hop in 'em

and not rap in 'em and no crack with 'em

step up now and receive a holy dose

from a holy host

and take a break from these rappers that only boast

]

wake up

to make up

yeah yeah

yeah

wake up

to make up

huh

huh

yeah yeah

yeah

wake up

to make up

yo

yeah

yo. ] my intellectual battle will make your brains rattle

] i'll unwrap you and your crew from the same shackle

i'm on many different planes like a airport

psychologically you be rethinkin your identity and cuttin ya hair short

now there's a thought

that exposes your insecurity

you put no fear in me

i break the m from the c

] and reverse it to say see 'em? see 'em?"

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