[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!