[Verse One] [Apathy] I spit liquid nitrogen, mics are left freezin' cold MC's explode, exposin' they weakened soul My speech controls the block like street patrols I'm a monster who stomps foes and eats 'em whole In zero degree weather through the sleet and snow for the doe That's how we do it in the east, ya know? I'm only a 104 seasons old But my brain remains locked in the genius mode Philosophical, brainwaves branch like tree limbs on Tims Life reflex's off Lexus rims Expensive things, the necklace and extra rings Erection s** on X the excessive flings Huh Somebody notify they next of kin And tell them to pray to God, God let's them in A lot of 'em are snakes tryin' to shed their skins So the friction they bring only helps 'em win [Scratch Hook] "Philosophical gangsta" - Nas 'Thief Theme' [Verse Two] [Poison Pen] I try to use my mind before I use my fist But I'mma lose my mind if I don't use my fist You on my grind, I'mma use my clique Speak only which, oh you useless with loose lips Hug this strip It's part of my anatomy My body, my mind, my soul's a walkin' tragedy Streetlamps be that umbilical cord Quart waters, malt liquors, yeah, that's chemical war I battle through life, tippin' and wheezin' The blocks is the embryo It's livin' and breathin' Vampire thriving off innocents blood Do my dirt strong arm Y'all still gettin' mugged Anyone can pop and run It ain't always the livest one that's got a gun Some people gotta think smarter than that I'm from Bed Stuy I think harder than that n***a Think harder than that ? 1-2-1-6. Philosophical. Apathy. Poison Pen. Bad Seed. Yeah [Scratch Hook] "Philosophical gangsta" - Nas 'Thief Theme' [Verse Three] [Bad Seed] Walk with my pants low Doo rag tied tight Money in my pocket, yes sir, my minds right I'm about to start robbin' n***as in the limelight Hang 'em off them buildings Drop n***as nine flights I'm Bad Seed Nope, I ain't no dancer I'm a thinkin' thug n***a "Philosophical gangsta" Got guns big as ? A.J. clips Run up on you little n***as like, "It's payday b**h!" Bad Seed don't get many choices Please doggy I'm Apathetic, beast, plus my Pen is Poison Sink shots in your chest make your bu*ton up moisten I ain't around but I still hear y'all voices Keep talkin' sh** y'all gonna hear them noises I'm 5'9" pop, same height as Royce is Don't come around with that irrelevant sh** Go to Johnny, the Pope and the vegetable b**h [Apathy talking] Yeah. Don't just think outside the box. Think outside your blocks Yo Exact, we're puttin' you on the map with this one [Scratch Hook] "Philosophical gangsta" - Nas 'Thief Theme'