The Gentlemen

by Spoken Nerd

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“I will always remember the day I saw Guy Ritchie’s masterpiece film, The Gentlemen, in the theater. It was a magical Sunday with my family when we followed church with pizza, beer, and a movie. This flick had come with a glowing recommendation from my friend, so we checked into the cinema for an experience that was beyond my already lofty expectations. This was not your average crime flick; this film was action-packed, witty, hilarious, and full of twists and turns. Not only was I amazed, my wife and mother-in-law were both enamored by the quality of this motion picture. The Gentlemen is one of the most underrated films of the last 10 years.” - Nathan Conrad (Spoken Nerd, Contributor @ Ghettoblaster Magazine)
Matthew McConaughey takes the lead role as Mickey Pearson, an American cannabis kingpin who made his fortune in Britain through production and distribution of sinsemilla. When Pearson tries to retire from his life of crime and sell the business, he runs into treachery, political problems, and new enemies to face. Although he is a man who wants to settle, he refuses to settle for less than what he is owed.
Spoken Nerd’s latest single, “The Gentlemen,” is a rap monologue from the perspective of Mickey Pearson. The lyrics capture the gentle criminal’s perspective as he explains his yearning to get out of the drug game, while making no concessions to the greed of his rivals. This song was produced by Nashville-based hip hop affectionate, Nathan Zensen. The beat captures the feel of the film’s soundtrack, while Nerd references David Rawling’s iconic opening credits song, “Cumberland Gap,” in the second verse.
Spoken Nerd’s “The Gentlemen” is part of his film-inspired song series, Filmology. You can read more of Spoken Nerd’s thoughts on films like this at Ghettoblastermagazine.com.

lyrics

Think of all the things we can accomplish
It's small fries but the portions are bottomless
I went to college over seas, left my Mama's crib
Now I feel at home in the places where the monsters live
I built relations with lords and hustlers
The foundations of an empire under this masterminding
I'm just a citizen with a bitter grin
A little sin slinging medicine
I'm a veteran peddling empathy
My infastructue is elaborate symphony
I don't let these savages get to me
I've got no business with these goons who got no chemistry
They rats cramping the centerpiece
A nugget under half a yard or I'm peacin' out
No pieces out unless the thieves come out
Then we weed 'em out
Nobody seek 'em out
Just a leak at the mount because they reasoned out
Another season of doubt about the things you like to dream about

In this world I'm tryna free my mind from arrogance
If the dream sells my cash fatter than an elephant
Ya'll can't derail Your blood money's irrelevant
Spare the details because I was born to be a gentlemen
But I'm not a gentle man
No I'm not a gentle man
I'm a gentlemen
But I'm not a gentle man

I want to celebrate the fruits of my labor
While singers serenade for better days
Upon these green acres I'll make it
Pruning roses with my better half aiming for greatness
Quality of life is sacred
And I was made for the A List
My botanicals amazing
Super cheese like you famous
Somebody need a vacation
I'm slinging meat and potatoes
If you ain't qualified there's no deal on the table
Until we monetize there's cold chills on the angle
I've got the harmless for all the riches you can handle
If you were honest I'd have no need for your fables
I'd politic in a monolith for an honest living
I caught a fish in the opposite of the pond I'm swimming
I'm Robert Fripp in the courts of the gods I'm calling crimson
The blood was spilling inside of the pint that I was supping
Cumberland Gap upon the map of my intentions
Suspended the song is the connection

In this world I'm tryna free my mind from arrogance
If the dream sells my cash fatter than an elephant
Ya'll can't derail Your blood money's irrelevant
Spare the details because I was born to be a gentlemen
But I'm not a gentle man
No I'm not a gentle man
I'm a gentlemen
But I'm not a gentle man