Lyrics
Let us begin, what where, why or when
Initiating the exploration of what, where, why, or when
I take offense to pussycats hanging in the lion's den
Expressing disapproval of weak individuals in challenging situations
All trends, second-hand versions
Rejecting popular trends and advocating for authenticity
A knock-off imitation, my echo in the wind
Highlighting individuality in the face of imitation
I remember when, when this music meant something
Reflecting on a time when music held significant meaning
And these rappers weren't fronting but now they all bluffing
Observing that contemporary rappers are pretending or faking
Not about nothing, no resumés and no dues
Emphasizing a lack of substance, no resumes, and no dues in the current scene
Nobody heard KRS, he was talking to you
Referencing KRS-One and the importance of his unheard message
In about four seconds a new teacher is gon' speak
Anticipating a new teacher's arrival to impart wisdom
I think we need my philosophy part two and three, so take it from me
Advocating for the continuation of a philosophical message
All I need is a baseline, feedback from a guitar
Expressing the simplicity of musical needs, a baseline, and guitar feedback
I did 'em all with one rhyme
Claiming versatility by accomplishing everything with one rhyme
Who rocks the party, that rocks the body?
Promoting the idea of being the best at rocking the party and the body
I rock the party, that rocks the body
-You rock the party, that rocks the body
-(You're now rockin' with the best)
-Who rocks the party, that rocks the body?
-I rock the party, that rocks the body
-You rock the party, that rocks the body
-(You're now rockin' with the best)
-As good as it gets from past to present tense
Describing excellence from the past to the present
Mp3s on iPhones to tapes in cassette decks
Noting the evolution of music technology from tapes to Mp3s
From what's hot now to what's next, no special effects
Emphasizing a focus on genuine talent without relying on special effects
I'm on another level, too memorable to forget
Asserting a memorable and unforgettable presence
Poetically phonetic, got you open for discussion
Describing poetic and phonetic expression leading to open discussion
My left-minded logic controlling right brain function
Highlighting the dominance of left-minded logic in controlling creativity
Imagination inside me, all in all
Emphasizing the fusion of imagination with music and art
Where music and art create three dimensional forms
Describing the creation of three-dimensional forms through artistic expression
Not to mention one over four, quarter century or more
Referring to the passage of time, a quarter-century or more of rock performances
We've been rockin' on tour for y'all p-pleasure
Acknowledging a long history of touring for the pleasure of the audience
So, ah, la—dee—dah-dee, don't mean to be so cocky
Playfully dismissing humility with "la-dee-dah-dee"
But everybody and their mommy know who cold rocks the party
Confidently stating that everyone knows who excels at rocking the party
Who rocks the party, that rocks the body?
Reiterating the claim of being the best at rocking the party and the body
I rock the party, that rocks the body
-You rock the party, that rocks the body
-(You're now rockin' with the best)
-Who rocks the party, that rocks the body?
-I rock the party, that rocks the body
-You rock the party, that rocks the body
-(You're now rockin' with the best)
-You're now rockin' with the best
Reinforcing the idea that the listener is now rocking with the best
You're now rockin' with the best
-You're now rockin' with the best
-You're now rockin' with the best
-You're now rockin' with the best
-You're now rockin' with the best
-You're now rockin' with the best
-You're now rockin' with the best
-You're now rockin' with the best
-You're now rockin' with the
-Who rocks the party, that rocks the body?
Final repetition of the claim to be the best at rocking the party and the body
I rock the party, that rocks the body
-You rock the party, that rocks the body
-(You're now rockin' with the best)
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