Bonafide Funk
Bonafide Funk Chronicles: Main Source's Timeless Groove
Lyrics
Main Source forever, crews got to get more clever
Main Source aims for longevity, urging other groups to enhance their creativity.
Whatever, just have your shit together
Encouragement to be prepared and organized.
'Cause it's '91, which means not a thing
The year 1991 holds no significant relevance or advantage.
'Cause for centuries we'll make crews sing
Main Source's impact will endure through centuries.
No matter what record label, we stay stable
Despite the record label, Main Source remains consistent.
Pick up the album, we're never on cable
Their music isn't commonly played on TV.
Crews cross over, but not Main Source
While other groups crossover, Main Source stays true to their style.
I use Simon's guitar strings to floss
Metaphorical reference to using Simon's guitar strings for boasting.
Brand New Heavies
Mention of the Brand New Heavies.
Play the shit that people used to listen to in '70 Chevies
Playing music reminiscent of '70s cars.
So we don't have to loop up a beat to fuck your crew up
Confident in their ability to defeat other crews without manipulating beats.
Just bring the band, by the way we got Jan on the drums
Having a live band, including Jan on drums.
Andrew plucks the bass with his thumbs
Andrew plays the bass using his thumbs.
And Simon, like I mentioned before, just strums
Simon continues to play the guitar strings.
The guitar strings for all my siblings
Guitar strings unify the group.
Just follow when everyone sings
Encouragement for everyone to participate in singing.
Brand New Heavies (Brand New Heavies)
Reiteration of the collaboration between Brand New Heavies and Main Source.
And Main Source (Main Source)
-(It's the) Brand New Heavies (Brand New Heavies)
-(And the) and Main Source (Main Source)
-(It's the) Brand New Heavies (Brand New Heavies)
-(And the) and Main Source (Main Source)
-(It's the) Brand New Heavies (Brand New Heavies)
-(And the) and Main Source (Main Source)
-Ayo, wait a minute
Introduction of the Heavies and acknowledgment of K-Cut's role.
We got the Heavies in the crib putting the funk back in it
-And if you know the Main Source, then you know my man K-Cut
-And him and Simon is going to show you what's up
-I can't forget the other man on the scratches
Mention of Sir Scratch and Andrew's instrumental contributions.
Sir Scrathes, like his hands are two hachets
-While Andrew plucks on the bass
-I'm gonna let my man Sir Scratch drop taste
-Ayo, now everybody sing
Encouragement for participation and unity in singing.
Brand New Heavies (Brand New Heavies)
Continued collaboration between Brand New Heavies and Main Source.
(And the) and Main Source (Main Source)
-(It's the) Brand New Heavies (Brand New Heavies)
-(And the) and Main Source (Main Source)
-(It's the) Brand New Heavies (Brand New Heavies)
-And Main Source (Main Source)
-Brand New Heavies (Brand New Heavies)
-And Main Source (Main Source)
-Just an example of how rappers don't have to sample
Highlighting the ability to create funk without sampling.
To keep the funk beat on the street
Encouraging collaboration between Main Source and Brand New Heavies, emphasizing authentic funk.
Slide to the side when the Source and the Heavies collide
-'Cause it's Bonafide Funk for ya hide
-To wiggle, making beatheads uncivil
Describing the effect of the music on listeners and other rap crews.
Turntables swivel as the rap crews shrivel
-Away, like a fiend with tooth decay
-Peace is not the word to play, hey
-Brand New Heavies (Brand New Heavies)
Reiteration of collaboration and impact of Brand New Heavies and Main Source.
And Main Source (Main Source)
-Brand New Heavies (Brand New Heavies)
-(And the) and Main Source (Main Source)
-(It's the) Brand New Heavies (Brand New Heavies)
-(And the) and Main Source (Main Source)
-Brand New Heavies (Brand New Heavies)
-(And the) and Main Source (Main Source)
-One time it's the
Repeating Main Source's lasting presence and the call to remain composed.
One time for your mind, one time for your mind
-The Large Professor in the house
-Main Source forever y'all
-Be cool
A closing statement emphasizing staying calm and collected.
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