Tears Tears on the face of the clown
The clown symbolizes modern face of the Red, Black, Yellow and Brown
In the same situation, face down in the pavement, facin'...
A life sentence for tryin' to feed the babies, gettin'...
So close to the money, but so far from the home
So quick to defend somethin' we never owned
Fixin' packages, a product cooked over the stove
For some, it's the only life they know
Is it the fault of the system, or somethin' within us?
Conflicted cuz I know God, but I love bitches
I know wealth ain't everything, but I lust riches
To make the situation better for me and my niggaz
Much as I talk about it, there's gotta be somebody listenin'
In the areas where we ain't got a pot to piss in
There's Black, Latins and Asians in some bad conditions
We livin', the images on television imprison
Life influences children more than politicians and religion...Tears on the face of the clown
The clown symbolizes modern face of the rapper in front of the crowd
Man, these labels really got it fucked up now
But there's more money than ever, so that's good somehow
CD's ain't holdin' us down
The record industry's fucked up, it's all about them downloads now
Fans figure, "Why pay if the music is free?Never mind what it's doin' to me."
FUCK THAT...
I give money and time to this game of rap
I love the respect, but I can't get paid off that
I'm tryin' to cash in and get some of that back
Get rich and give some of that back
So the kids listenin' can stop pedalin' crack
'Til the cops stop committin' them heinous acts
Killin' all these people, and blamin' rap
We just can't let 'em get away with that...
-Self Scientific "Tears"
The Guys' RulesWe always hear "the rules" from the female side. Now, here are the rules from the male side. THESE ARE OUR RULES!!!
Please note that these are all numbered 1...ON PURPOSE.
1. Men are NOT mind readers.
1. Learn to work the toilet seat. You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down. We need it up, you need it down. You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.
1. Sunday sports...it's like the full moon or the changing of the tides. LET IT BE!!!
1. Shopping is NOT a sport. And, no, we are never going to think of it that way.
1. Crying is blackmail.
1. Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one: Subtle hints DO NOT WORK. Strong hints DO NOT WORK. Obvious hints DO NOT WORK. JUST SAY IT.
1. "Yes" and "No" are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.
1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.
1. A headache that lasts for 17 months is a problem. See a doctor.
1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissable in an argument. In fact, all comments become null and void after 7 days.
1. If you won't dress like the Victoria's Secret girls, don't expect us to act like soap opera guys.
1. If you think you're fat...you probably are. Don't ask us.
1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one.
1. You can either ask us to do something, or tell us how you want it done...not both. If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.
1. Whenever possible, please say whatever you have to say during commercials.
1. Christopher Columbus DID NOT need directions...and neither do we.
1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like the Windows default settings. Peach, for example, is a fruit...NOT A COLOR. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what "mauve" is.
1. If it itches, it will be scratched. We do that.
1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing", we will act like nothing's wrong. We know you're lying, but it's just not worth the hassle.
1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you don't want to hear.
1. We we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine...REALLY.
1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as baseball, basketball or football.
1. You have enough clothes.
1. You have too many shoes.
1. I AM in shape. Round IS a shape!
1. Thank you for reading this. Yes, I know I have to sleep on the couch tonight. But did you know men really don't mind that? It's like camping...
47 things you can't live without knowing about me...1. FIRST NAME?
*Ricardo
2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
*My Pops
3. DO YOU WISH ON STARS?
*Nope...never
4. WHICH FINGER IS YOUR FAVORITE?
*The middle one, cuz it's good for more than just flippin' people off ;)
5. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY?
*Damn...I don't remember...
6. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
*I guess
7. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
*Dunno...
8. ANY BAD HABITS?
*Yeah...but I won't share
9. WHAT IS YOUR MOST EMBARRASSING CD ON THE SHELF?
*Hmmm...I don't think I have any. All I carry is HEAT!
10. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
*Hell yeah. I'M THE SHIT!
11. HAVE YOU EVER TOLD A SECRET YOU SWORE NOT TO TELL?
*Yeah. But seriously...who hasn't?
12. DO LOOKS MATTER?
*As bad as it sounds...YES THEY DO. And no...I ain't shallow
13. HOW DO YOU RELEASE ANGER?
*HIP HOP!!! Yesterday I was in such a bad fuckin' mood...and my music was the only thing that managed to bring a smile to my face. Video games help, too. Oh yeah...and writin' about it to Imee :P Thanks, girl! You're my lifesaver!
14. WHERE IS YOUR SECOND HOME?
*Any Hip Hop show around L.A...which pretty much means the Knitting Factory (haha). And either Stacks or Amoeba. I can get lost in those places for HOURS on end...
15. DO YOU TRUST OTHERS EASILY?
*HELL......NO
16. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A CHILD?
*My Atari 2600 (which was later stolen outta our house), my Transformers or my Voltron lions (my parents only had enough to buy me two...the Green and the Yellow). Haha...my cousin used to bring the Black one (which is the torso...the one I ALWAYS wanted) over to my house and we used to combine 'em. So fuckin' Voltron would be standin' there with one arm and one leg. Haha. If he tried to swim, he'd do circles :)
17. WHAT CLASS IN SCHOOL DO YOU THINK IS TOTALLY USELESS?
*Lunch
18. DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL?
*Used to...
19. DO YOU USE SARCASM?
*No......I ABUSE IT
20. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN A MOSH PIT?
*HELL YEAH...THEY'RE THE BEST!!! Best one was at the Jedi Mind Tricks show. At least 7 fuckin' fights broke out that night. It was stupid, dangerous and uncalled for...AND I LOVED EVERY SINGLE FUCKIN' SECOND OF IT!!!
21. WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A GUY/GIRL?
*Damn...TOO long a list to get into. That's my problem...I'M WAY TOO PICKY. But hey...that's me. Ask my homegirl Belinda. She knows what's up :)
22. WHAT ARE YOUR NICKNAMES?
*Laker...Lyrik...Primo...Punk Ass...Chulo (haha...thanks Imee!), Ricky. Anyone wanna give me a new one?
23. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
*Already done it. AND I WANNA DO IT AGAIN.
24. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
*Depends on which ones I got on
25. DO YOU THINK THAT YOU HAVE STRONG POINTS?
*Very much so. I have a lot to offer.
26. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR?
*Soft Serve Vanilla or Rite Aid's Black Cherry Ice Cream. Mmm...
27. WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE COLORS?
*Black (until they make somethin' darker) and Blue (any shade of it)
28. HOW MANY WISDOM TEETH DO YOU HAVE?
*Fuck...I dunno...
29. WHO DO YOU MISS MOST RIGHT NOW?
*I think I would have to say......Evelyn.
30. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?
*That'd be nice...
31. LAST THING YOU ATE?
*Sandwich
32. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
*Hmmm...I think it was Denell.
33. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE IN THE OPPOSITE SEX?
*Eyes, smile......ass ;)
34. DO YOU LOVE THE PERSON WHO POSTED THIS?
*Love is a strong word. But she's coo' peeps :)
35. HOW ARE YOU TODAY?
*Better than yesterday...
36. FAVORITE DRINK
*Water
37. Favorite sport?
*Football, Baseball, Basketball...don't make me pick just one
38. EYE COLOR?
*Brown
39. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
*No
40. SIBLINGS?
*1 younger brother
41. FAVORITE MONTH?
*August
42. FAVORITE FOOD?
*Pizza. Hot, cold...what have you! It's kinda like sex...sometimes it better than others, but it's never bad. Well, not with ME it isn't...
43. LAST SHOW YOU WATCHED?
*Attack Of The Show
44. ARE YOU TOO SHY TO ASK SOMEONE OUT?
*VERY much so. I hate that about myself. And I've gone out with some attractive women...enough to the point where I should feel better about doin' it. But I can't help it...I'm just too damn shy.
45. SUMMER OR WINTER?
*WINTER for the clothes I LOVE to wear, but SUMMER for the clothes WOMEN love to wear ;)
46. HUGS OR KISSES?
*BOTH
47. RELATIONSHIPS OR ONE NIGHT STANDS?
*Relationships. DEFINITELY. One Night Stands are never a good scenario...
