Lyrics
Time to clear out the bullshit!
Expressing a need to eliminate falsehood and deception.
We ain't gon' never give up
Commitment to perseverance and determination.
This type of sound
Referring to a distinctive musical style.
Time to clear out the bullshit!
Reiteration of the need to eliminate deception and nonsense.
I know what y'all, what y'all after
Awareness of others' motives or goals.
We ain't never leaving this space right here!
Assertion of a strong presence and commitment.
This is what it is
Confirmation of the current reality.
When we took the vow "I am Hip Hop"
Recalling a commitment to the essence of hip-hop.
This is what we swore to defend, this
Reaffirmation of the commitment to defend hip-hop.
Welcome to the Lyrical Ass Beating
Introduction to a lyrical confrontation.
I'm not in a mansion or a yacht
Downplaying material wealth, emphasizing authenticity.
I'm right on your black man speaking
Presenting a relatable perspective as a black man.
I keep teaching
Emphasizing the role of continuous education.
Cats be like "How he still eating?"
Addressing questions about sustained success.
Cause I build on skills that never weaken
Highlighting the foundation of enduring skills.
I ripped a club just last weekend
Recent experience of performing at a club.
Y'all sitting around playing XBox
Criticizing idle activities like gaming.
And internet freaking
Criticizing excessive online activities.
Then you want to get what I got?
Challenging others' aspirations to emulate success.
You want to get in my spot?
Challenging others' desire for recognition.
You want to click
Reference to a desire for power or influence.
Click and hold on my Glock?
Advising against imitation of aggression.
Nah player get your own pistol
Encouraging self-sufficiency and independence.
My arms become dealers when I'm
Metaphorical reference to the power of words.
Holding up that mic missile
Using lyrics as a means of empowerment.
Stay back with your rap, it might clip you
Cautioning against competing with words.
I use smart mics, my words will hit you
Emphasizing intellectual use of the microphone.
As you can see I'm much realer
Asserting authenticity and genuineness.
When the mic weapon is in my arm
Linking the self to a metaphorical arms dealer in rap.
I become that rap arms dealer
Emphasizing prowess in the rap industry.
So who da best? Who da best out here?
Pose a question about the best in the industry.
Who claiming the crown when KRS out here
Challenging others to claim superiority when KRS-One is present.
Who da best motherfucker today? My
Asserting one's status and influence.
Fans are here to stay sixteen albums
Proudly stating the longevity of a career.
Not one of my producers were fake
Highlighting authenticity of production collaborators.
Who da freshest motherfucker in rap?
Asking about the most innovative figure in rap.
You better dig in your crates
Encouraging exploration of hip-hop history.
Who lives what they state?
Questioning the sincerity of stated values.
Who's the most consistent to date?
Praising consistency in actions and beliefs.
If you're talking 2Pac or BIG you late (KRS!)
Dismissing comparisons to other iconic figures.
I ain't got a Maybach but I takes it way back
Emphasizing personal roots and history.
Knowledge reigns supreme
Asserting the supremacy of knowledge.
Watch how you say that
Cautioning against disrespectful speech.
I slept where the World Trade at
Referencing a personal connection to a historical event.
Right at ground zero's where my head laid at
Emphasizing a close association with New York.
New York is where I'm raised at
Claiming a foundational role in hip-hop's origin.
When it comes to Hip-Hop, we made that
Asserting the irreplaceability of hip-hop's origin.
We can never trade that, for any payback
Rejecting compromise for revenge.
Yo, JS! Where the real DJs at?
Calling for acknowledgment of skilled DJs.</td
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