Lyrics
Now when the MCs came to live out the name and to perform
When the MCs arrived to live up to their name and perform
Some had to snort cocaine to act insane before Pete rocked it on
Some resorted to snorting cocaine to appear crazy before Pete (Pete Rock) started performing
Now on to the mental plane to spark the brain with the building to be born
Transitioning to the intellectual plane to stimulate the mind and create something significant
Thinkin' like, back in the days when niggas wore fades
Reflecting on the past when individuals rocked specific hairstyles (fades) and tried to follow trends (catch a wave)
Silk tie caps, just tryna catch a wave
-Tryna catch a wave
-Tryna catch a wave
-Thinkin' like, back in the days when niggas wore fades
-Silk tie caps, just tryna catch a wave
-Tryna catch a wave
-Tryna catch a wave
-Been a long time coming (Been a long time coming)
Longing for the return of someone exceptional or influential associated with a group known as "Killa Bees" (possibly referencing Wu-Tang Clan)
Since we had someone swarming with the bees (Killa)
-Birds and the Killa Bees (Killa Bees)
-Been a long time coming (Been a long time coming)
-Since we had someone swarming with the bees (Killa)
-Birds and the Killa Bees (Killa Bees)
-When the MCs came to live out their name
When the MCs arrived, making their mark and achieving fame, symbolizing the balance of opposing forces (yin and yang) in life, and passing down legacy
Inscribed in the halls and the walls of fame
-Balancing life, wrote both the yin and yang
-Hands buried the man and they raised the son to reign
-That's a play on words, they say herb ain't all the same
References to various aspects of life, from wordplay about herbs to societal issues like slavery, financial consciousness, female empowerment, and musical influences
Slaves in prison and they some unchained
-While everybody in my gang a star DJ Preem
-Screaming through the sun roof, "Money Still Ain't a Thing"
-While I'm spending small bank, asking "Where is my change?"
-Carpool with the homies, saving gas in my tank
-I think like a billionaire, I spend less than I make
-Strong minded, I should bench way more than my weight
-Women been leading the way, since Roxanne Shante
-And the Unit had Flava and Jay had Marcy neighbors that waved
-Lookin' confused, I be like "Cool, maybe it's age"
-When I see afro puffs, I think maybe it's Rage
-Maybe it's staged, they trippin' and they say they got beef
-Ain't an MC on this Earth that make me feel afraid
-Wu-Tang is for the children, that's the scripture and phrase
-See, my goals from a birds view, like Trey, under age
-Now when the MC's came to live out the name and to perform
Reiteration of earlier verses, emphasizing the journey of MCs and the significance of intellectual stimulation
Some had to snort cocaine to act insane before Pete rocked it on
-Now on to the mental plane to spark the brain with the building to be born
-Now GZA on the track
GZA (an artist) takes over the track
When I'm so off the radar, it's very hard to find me
GZA's verses reflect his elusive nature, unique perspective, criticism of low-quality rap, and the power of well-crafted, impactful lyrics to influence and inspire
In space, a selfie with the Earth behind me
-You follow the leader, the track is off the meter
-A lot of rap is weak, low frequency in the tweeters
-Very inaudible, clock radio speakers
-Quietly whispering is a world of Wiki Leakers
-Forget the gaudiness my method is nauseant
-Transferring ideas into the brains of the audience
-The street poet gave this special art form a global reach
-I earned your ear and then your heart by giving the local speech
-Weaving wonder with words as potent as a sorcery
-Not witchcraft, but a list of terms in the glossary
-Well written rap, bound to have a great impact
-On a listener for the fact it's well intact
-An MC should electrify, beautify, strive to
-Empower, inspire, transform a world view
-Back in the days when niggas wore fades
Repetition of nostalgia for past fashion trends and the desire to catch a cultural "wave"
Silk tie caps, just tryna catch a wave
-Tryna catch a wave
-Tryna catch a wave
-Thinkin' like, back in the days when niggas wore fades
-Silk tie caps, just tryna catch a wave
-Tryna catch a wave
-Tryna catch a wave, thinkin' like
-Been a long time coming (Been a long time coming)
Reiteration of the longing for the return of influential figures associated with the "Killa Bees"
Since we had someone swarming with the bees (Killa)
-Birds and the Killa Bees (Killa Bees)
-Been a long time coming (Been a long time coming)
-Since we had someone swarming with the bees (Killa)
-Birds and the Killa Bees (Killa Bees)
-Now when the MCs came to live out the name and to perform
Reiteration of the MCs' arrival, referencing drug use before performing and emphasizing the importance of intellectual stimulation
Some had to snort cocaine to act insane before Pete rocked it on
-Now on to the mental plane to spark the brain with the building to be born
-Now RZA flip the track
RZA (another artist) takes control of the track
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