Froward March

Lead Vocal and Lyrics: RA Scion
Produced by: Solar and RA Scion
Run Time: 4:17:37

“I wish my people had the heart to start a revolution…"
“The tribe is in…"

Check it out:
We ‘bout to transform the state of mind of mankind
If you’re ready for a revolution – get in line
This is our time – we’ve been waitin’ here with folded hands
While the jokers had their chance to floss and grandstand
But the youth are still hungry despite the talk of money to burn
The imbalance is my foremost concern
But we’re too close to turn back now – hold your ground
And in the morning we gon’ shut ‘em down…

The chemistry within me is seven parts divinity
One independence, see, and two parts the energy of Public Enemy
Ten will be the sign of my intensity
When we present the remedy for mimicry
The industry contends to be the purveyor of “cool" but continually
Mistake the state of mind for imagery
Status aint a Bentley – and sex is not a victory – and listen to me:
Islam does not mix with Hennessey
But ostensibly the Source will have you thinkin’ differently
And plain and simply – XXL – it doesn’t fit me
I’m bigger than that – not only physically but mentally
Inquisitive tendencies result in pedagogical propensities
In the 22nd century of history – they’ll never mention me
But more essentially – if we don’t change eventually
Hiphop will just be a forgotten entity
Or you gon’ have a hell of a time trynna convince me…

We ‘bout to transform the state of mind of mankind
If you’re ready for a revolution – get in line
This is our time – don’t expect for me to make apologies
For my apparent lack of generosity – this is possibly
The final opportunity we’ve got to cultivate
Consider the calamities at stake
If we don’t take a stance right now – hold your ground
And I swear to God – we gon’ shut ‘em down…

My constituents believe in achievin’ omniscience
For the benefit of the descendents of Corinthians
We’re runnin’ out the denizens of Midian like Gideon
For 40 years the land will rest well before they sin again
Such is the behaviour of the simians – they’re immitatin’ ignorance
Followin’ leaders with no experience
The impotent tend to prey upon the innocent
I pity them and those who died at the ranch of the Branch Davidians
Yo – the sole purpose of my existence
Is to help you understand how the history of religion
Parallels the pattern to that which you’re listenin’
Yo – music is a gift from God; you’re the recipient
Refuse to let corporate radio twist it – support the independents
Understand your role and its significance
So if you leave with one gem from this event – let it be this:
All of y’all are worth more than 50 Cent (word up)…

“The Revolution…" “Don’t come with a radio edit." (X2)

We ‘bout to transform the state of mind of mankind
If you’re ready for a revolution – get in line
This is our time – I’mma speak in hour-long sessions
And bestow upon you blessings – one for every nanosecond
When I stop for breath – it’s my last, and death’s severance
Has separated all that I’ve hated from God’s presence
The essence is right here and right now – hold your ground
And by divine authority we’ll shut ‘em down…

Incessantly oversteppin’ the lines of discretion – we see
How ineffectively they’re protectin’ the three children of destiny
One flirts with treachery while two are thinkin’ skeptically
About sellin’ sex to be successfully
Accepted by the infidels who dwell in the revelry
And know next week’s a new reverie
We can’t live forever, but we can live for every
Readily available chance to settle the discrepancy
Heavily armed with mad accessories – literary weaponry
At peace with the knowledge of our ancestry
Most especially aware and informed we’re born heavenly
Set to bring death to the confederacy
Blazin’ your magazines in effigy – huntin’ down A&R’s selectively
Until I see my name in your directory
So either admit the fact the culture’s dyin’ steadily
Or see the reformation’s a necessity…

We ‘bout to transform the state of mind of mankind
If you’re ready for a revolution – get in line
This is our time – what’d you sacrifice to get a piece of it
Possibly your life if you believe in it
Unity is infinite and we’re achievin’ it
Slowly but steadily we’re reachin’ it – the goal is one for each to get
I’m teachin’ my seed to carry out the vow I make now
So if it’s not me – she gon’ shut ‘em down – no doubt…

All lyrics and music © RA Scion 2004