Due to the hero’s recent carelessness, the people have changed their minds about their dependability completely.

This hero of our’s promised the people that everywhere he went he would offer them guidance and protection, but he is slowly starting to dilute his own responsibilities.

Rid yourself of whatever demons you have inside of you

Refers to a biblical era where before Jesus existed, no one was good

If it weren’t for hip hop, there’d be tons of gangsters, street thugs, and drug dealers working at Wal-Mart:) The artist that is trying to make a name for himself recognizes that if it weren’t for hip hop, his life would be a lot worse than it is now.

After sharing his excitement with his son, he put him back down and went right back into the studio to produce more music. The word “kitchen” in this line is used as a metaphor to replace the word “studio”.

After hearing the wonderful news that he might have a chance at making it big after all, the protagonist goes into his kitchen so happy and filled with excitement, he picked up his newborn son and repeated his freestyle to him.

A Street On The Lowend Of Chicago

Food and Liquor is more than just an album title, it is a metaphor. The “Food” represents the good because of the nourishment. Food is a necessity for survival however, liquor is not a necessity at all and will only cause you pain.

Lupe is demonstrating that where he grew up (Westside, Chicago), he was surrounded by tons of liquor stores but at the same time, grocery stores as well.