Schemes

"Schemes" is a song by Lupe Fiasco, released as the sixth and final track from his 2015 free mixtape, Pharaoh Height 2/30. It was written by Fiasco, with production handled by Unkle.Hunte, Justin (September 3, 2015). "Lupe Fiasco - Pharaoh Height 2/30". HipHopDX.
In the form of a bedtime story, Fiasco narrates a person who commits various illegal activities in the climb to power. In the chorus, he details how "everybody" desires wealth, power, and glory, and includes the mixtape's title, 'in the valley of kings and pyramid schemes.' The message 'It's never what it seems' extends to the common theme across his songs, where materialism and fame may appear idealistic, though there's a price and suffering in the journey. He gets even more complex when he features a ninja, a car chase, and various geographical locations. This causes the child to interrupt and asks to finish the story, yet Fiasco insists the child should sleep, leading to them declaring it to be the "worst bedtime story ever." Fiasco heads into another verse with no final conclusion of the story, then does an outro where he gives a shout-out to DJ Busy. He also references to "Scott," presumably Scott "Kid Cudi" Mescudi, where the two have been at odds since 2014.
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Category:2015 songs
Category:Lupe Fiasco songs
Category:Pharaoh Height 2/30