Slick Rick, a celebrated Hip Hop Icon, emerged during one of the most pivotal eras in the genre’s history. His iconic track “Children’s Story” not only showcases his unparalleled storytelling ability but also serves as a poignant commentary on the realities of inner-city life. The song’s vivid narrative, coupled with Slick Rick’s smooth delivery, solidified it as a timeless classic within the Hip Hop community.
There lived a lil’ boy who was misled
By anotha lil’ boy and this is what he said
“Me and Ty, we gonna make sum cash
Robbin’ old folks and makin’ the dash”
They did the job, money came with ease
But one couldn’t stop, it’s like he had a disease
He robbed another and another and a sister and her brother (stick ’em up, stick ’em up)
Tried to rob a man who was a D.T. undercover
Masterful storytelling at play here. We are all captivated by the vivid picture he is painting. This scenario has unfolded countless times, even in contemporary times. Two friends embark on a journey to make illicit gains, only for one to outsmart the other. How many tragic downfalls have originated from such pursuits? Far too many.
Sirens sounded, he seemed astounded
Before long the lil’ boy got surrounded
He dropped the gun, so went the glory
And this is the way I have end this story
He was only seventeen, in a madman’s dream
The cops shot the kid, I still hear him scream
This ain’t funny so don’t ya dare laugh
Just another case ’bout the wrong path
Straight ‘n narrow or yo’ soul gets cast
And the story ends exactly as you would expect. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
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