Versatyl & Pilgrim Lessons
[Intro: Pilgrim]
Mind what you sow, the seeds will grow
[Chorus: Pilgrim & Versatyl]
Doing things not right for the light out of spite
For those who walk that path there's a lesson to learn
Like murder, pride, lies, strife
For those who walk that path there's a lesson to learn
Drug dealers, killers, corrupt politicians
For those who walk that path there's a lesson to learn
Like hate, greed, racism, terrorism
For those who walk that path there's a lesson to learn
[Verse 1: Pilgrim]
Relate the tale and gave chase, the agent code named Jake
Steady hitting all the mittens, driving dames insane
He had fame and acclaim, bagged the honeys all the same
Skinny, light, dark, short, yo my homie had the game
I told him zip it if you hit it, but no, dummy wouldn't listen
Now he's stuck, major bucks and she never says enough
You ran amok with wild ducks, shush you had to test your luck
You knew the words and sang the songs, but bruv' for thongs you went wrong
In the battle of the strong, Nia Longs and Viet Congs
The code of the streets and unwritten techniques
You feel the heat from head-spins 'til the mission is complete
Saw the enemy retreat, too sweet to compete
Down the street and up the creek, in the tweets we saw you trying to cheat
Committing evil deeds that the preacher wouldn't heed
Now your heart gently weeps while the drums steady beats
You should have listened to the Verse and the Pill that was grim
[Chorus: Pilgrim & Versatyl]
Doing things not right for the light out of spite
For those who walk that path there's a lesson to learn
Like murder, pride, lies, strife
For those who walk that path there's a lesson to learn
Polluters, shooters, muggers, looters
For those who walk that path there's a lesson to learn
Like lust, wrath, ageism, sexism
For those who walk that path there's a lesson to learn
[Verse 2: Versatyl]
Aiyyo I knew this guy, used to ride with a set, do or die demeanour
If crews collide, shoot on sight, foolish pride: who's realer?
Steady mobbin', finds a mark and then he robs ‘em
And if they try put up resistance that's a deadly option
See, some play the villain just to make a living
He played the villain cause he made a killing
I asked him why this life was so appealing
He cracked a smile and told me, "homie listen!
You play the villain or you play the victim"
And he followed this philosophy with great conviction
And he followed his philosophy till his conviction
Yeah he followed this philosophy straight into prison
I ask him now, he says his thinking's different
I ask him how, he says back then he held a scary view
Of the world, and never knew how much the guilt could bury you
Said I've got to share this to the world, so they can learn it too
That's why I'm telling you
[Chorus: Pilgrim & Versatyl]
Doing things not right for the light out of spite
For those who walk that path there's a lesson to learn
Like murder, pride, lies, strife
For those who walk that path there's a lesson to learn
Villains stealing, people better listen
For those who walk that path there's a lesson to learn
Like sloth, envy, gluttony, robbery
For those who walk that path there's a lesson to learn
[Bridge: Pilgrim]
Silence the Kingdom suffers violence, the Baptist was beheaded
For wisdom and for truth so the sword is embedded
Your blade you should sharpen, the skies we will darken
With gore so red, you should harken to Spartans
'Cause first comes the master with shouts of the Rapture
A brand new chapter, written for the pasture
Burning leaving ashes, sour like molasses
Vinegar and gasses, too thick for your glasses
[Chorus: Pilgrim & Versatyl]
Doing things not right for the light out of spite
For those who walk that path there's a lesson to learn
Like murder, pride, lies, strife
For those who walk that path there's a lesson to learn
Beating up the little kids in the park after dark
For those who walk that path there's a lesson to learn
Not listening to the Verse and the Pill on the radio
For those who walk that path there's a lesson to learn
[Outro: Pilgrim]
It's the Verse and the Pill and yeah you know the deal
It's New Street Records...