[Verse 1]:
Uh I foolishly joined gang which recruited me
They had a quota which was the whole reason for pursuing me
This was way before breweries, I hadn't yet reached puberty
Then things went downhill truthfully involving complete mutiny
In '95 I was jumped in, yeah I took it I ain't no punk b**h
Of course I took my lumps kid, I won't toot my horn like trumpets
Yeah, I recall reciting an oath to pledge my loyalty
I thought this gang would cover my a** like a toilet seat
Tagging sets was easy, used a crest instead of graffiti
And we dumped them hollow shells only 'cuz we were all expecting ziti
Their colors--cardinal, and bandannas--optional
Financial aid--marginal, wasn't old enough for Barbasol
This sh** was real, n***a I turned into a rugged crook
We controlled the trade by bagging up, we smuggled books
Their dap is two pump handshakes
Flexing mussels for some clambakes
We don't really do no dirt, because we're paying those who landscape
[Hook]:
Smart gang
Smart gang
Smart gang
Smart gang
Smart
[Verse 2]:
I foolishly joined gang which recruited me
They had a quota which was the whole reason for pursuing me
Hey
Where's the music?
Hey--where the f** you guys going?
I paid for this session!
I belong here!