Colors

Ice T · Greatest Hits: The Evidence [2000]

I am a nightmare walking - psychopath talking

King of my jungle - just a gangster stalking

Living life like a firecracker - quick is my fuse

Then dead as a deathpack - the colors I choose

Red or blue Cuzz or blood - it just don't matter

Sucker die for your life with my shotgun scatters

The gangs of L.A. will never die....just multiply



Colors!



You don't know me, fool - you disown me

I don't need your assistance, social persistance

Any problem I got I just put my fist in

My life is violent, but violent is life

Peace is a dream, reality is a knife

My colors my honour my colors my all

With my colors upon me one soldier stands tall

Tell me what have you left me, what have I got

Last night in cold blood my boy --- got shot

My home got jacked, my mother's on crack

My sister can't work cause her arms show trax



Madness insanity - live in profanity

Then some punk claimin they understandin me

Give me a break, what world do you live in

Death is my sect, guess my religion



Colors!



My pants are saggin braided hair

Suckers stare but I don't care

My game ain't knowledge - my game's fear

I've no remorse so squares beware

But my true mission is just revenge

You ain't in my sect, you ain't my friend

Wear the wrong color - your life could end

Homocides my favorite venge (beach? )



Colors!



I'll just walk like a giant - police defiant

You'll say to stop - but I'll say that I can't

My gangs my family - it's all that I have

I'm a star - on the walls is my autograph



You don't like it - so you know where you can go

Cause the streets are my stage - and terror's my show

Psyco-analize - tried diagnising me wise

It wasn't your brother that brutally died

But it was mine - so let me define

My territory don't cross the line

Don't try to act crazy - cause the shit don't thank me

If you ran like a punk - it wouldn't amaze me

Cause my colors death - thou we all want peace

But our war won't end - till all will cease



Colors!

Colors - Ice T

Ice T's "Colors" stands as a defining track from his 2000 compilation, "Greatest Hits: The Evidence," showcasing his signature blend of gritty storytelling and hard-hitting hip-hop. Released during the height of his career, the song reflects the raw energy and social commentary that characterized his work in the late 1990s and early 2000s. As a key figure in East Coast hip-hop, Ice T brought a distinct voice to the genre, often addressing themes of urban life, crime, and resilience. This recording captures the essence of his discography, featuring his characteristic flow and the unapologetic attitude that made him a legend in the field. The track serves as a testament to his ability to deliver complex narratives within the confines of a standard hip-hop structure, resonating with fans who appreciate his authentic approach to the music.