The Mind Lyrics

[Hook x2]

[KRS-One]
Last verse, KRS, blast first
Ignorance is bad, but temptation that's worse
They hide they purse, cause of the way we spit the verse
No one ever told 'em that the style's rehearsed
And even if they did, it wouldn't be new to they mind
Cause all day rappers confess to doin' these crimes
So when the cops see you, they're not thinkin' about me
They thinkin' about takin' you out of society
Keep it right, don't lie to me
You think it's too much preachin' teachin'?
Huh, well fine, we'll see
When you're locked up in J.D.C., or even prison
The truth shall set you free, just listen
You want health, and really that's about prevention
You want love, real love, and not depression
You want awareness, which come from discipline and will
You want wealth, which come from skills
When you really ready to talk, let's build
You ain't gotta be a scholar to know the next 4 years gonna be ill
I believe you already know the drill, don't lie
Don't steal, seek peace and don't kill

[Hook x2]

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This is Track #8 on KRS-ONE’s phenomenal 2001 Album, The Sneak Attack.

The Sneak Attack was KRS-ONE’s fourth solo Hip Hop album, and it was released in March, 2001.

This song (The Mind), was produced by KRS-ONE himself. It was specially released as a single on the ‘B-Side’ on 31 July, 2001.

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Release Date
March 27, 2001
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