He’s paranoid. Ride uses the word ‘noided’ frequently in the song “I’ve Seen Footage”, perhaps in an attempt to show the links between the two songs, both being about dangers of the information age; dangers that he himself is propagating.

Tangier is notable for being an espionage hub, especially during the Cold War. “Jordans” could mean he’s got some new sneakers, which ties into the spy idea; he’s ready to sneak around with his new spear and kill your shit.

Tangier being a spy hub could also mean he’s taking control of the government with a spear, which is easier said than done. This ties in with the theme of hacking; in his seemingly impossible task the spear could represent a small home computer, a common and simple weapon capable of mass destruction.

The word “back” suggests he’s already been there, indicating a potential birthplace or origin in Northern Africa, or maybe he’s just back for more.

Alternatively… — Tangier contains an astonishing number of separate cultures (which eventually gave it the reputation as a “spy hub”).

MC Ride wearing the Jordans while wielding a spear present a stark contrast between “essential” items in two cultures he seems to be a part of — hip-hop and savagery.

More directly, Tangier Outlets are a prolific outlet mall chain in the US. Later, MC Ride references the Apple Store and Linens-n-Things, both of which are common outlet stores.

The phrase “With some Jordans and a spear” bridges the gap between pre-colonial Africa and modern hip-hop culture.

eXquire rattles off an impressive example of alliteration by beginning all of the words with V.

Could be reference to the scene in the film V for Vendetta where the vigilante “V” introduces himself, and uses similar alliteration. The film and this album share themes of anarchy and dystopia. El also para-references the film in Stay Down.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFDaajH8AJ8

A play on bánh mì sandwiches (named after me/mì), which are Vietnamese, as well as phở, a Vietnamese soup (phở/fool). Bánh mì were introduced through the French’s colonial rule there, who passed on the idea of baguettes to them (funnily enough French rule in Vietnam can be argued to have been a root cause for the Vietnam War)

He’s explaining that he’s perfectly dressed, but it could act as a metaphor for his music or general awesome activities (e.g. as a part of the “felony forecast” mentioned just before).

“Dressed to the nines” is an old British phrase meaning dressed to perfection. Also he says he’s like “a bullseye for a blind archer” because his style is so on point it’s nearly impossible.

We are educated gangstas. White America’s worst nightmare. (This line is, among other lines Mike says, featured on the album’s cover art)