Kool G. Rap And Dj Polo - Riker's Island Lyrics
Well listen to me, you young hoods, this is some adviceYou do the crime, youre payin the priceCause if youre in the drug spots, sellin crack on the blockSnatchin chains, bustin brains, like a real hardrockIf you ever hear a cop say youre under arrestGo out just like a trooper, stick out your chestCause you might have been robbin, you might have been whylinBut you wont be smilin on rikers islandJust to hear the name it makes your spine tingleThis is a jungle where the murderers mingleThis aint a place thats crowded but theres room for youWhether youre white or youre black, youll be black and blueCause in every cellblock, there is a hardrockWith a real nice device thats called a sock lockDont ever get caught in a crime my friendCause this bus trip is not to adventures innThey have a nice warm welcome, for new inmatesRazors, and shanks, and sharp edged platesPosses will devour, punks with powerAfter the shower its, rush hourSo watch your back before you get sackedThese a bunch of maniacs thats about to attackIf youre a hustlin pro, keep a low profilenCause you wont be smilin on rikers islandC-74, adolescents at warPut your ear to the floor, you can hear the roarThey take you out of bc, they now found you a cageAll eyes are glued to you like youre up on stageIf youre soft as a leaf, dont get into a beefAnd God be with you chief if you got gold teethSome try to be hard, front and say Im godDont know a lesson say a blessin, youre gonna get scared(yo call the c.o.) that wont be necessaryHell watch him beat you down, and take your commissaryInside the lunchroom, you meet your doomSomeone is lookin at your sharper than a tablespoonUse your hands like a man, dont go out like a chumpNever fess, bench press so that you can be pumpedIf you dont got a game, you get beaten as lameAnd scared as a mouse in a house of painSo to all the jailbirds that listen to hip-hopMove your pelvis like elvis do the jailhouse rockYou might be coolin, you might be stylinBut you wont be smilin on rikers islandIf youre on a drug tip, dont be a dumboPolice investigate like columbo if they think youre sellin jumboBut dont get me wrong, it might be your thingWhether smilin on the island, or singin in sing-singThe way youre takin pictures and youre givin a smileCheerin, the priveledge for a long long whileSo keep your money pilin, keep profilinCause ahh, you wont be smilin on rikers island
