Cantaloop
Us3 Lyrics

Ladies and gentlemen
Announcing the start of a special event.

As you know we have something special down here at Birdland this evening
Referring to an event happening at a jazz club called Birdland on this particular evening.

A recording for Blue Note Records
Clarifying the reason for the special event - it's a recording session for the Blue Note Records label.

Yeah, yeah, yeah
Vocal expressions indicating excitement, enthusiasm or agreement.

What's that? Yeah, yeah, yeah
A rhetorical question followed by a repetition of the previous expression of excitement.

Funky, funky
Further expressing excitement, possibly in reference to the music genre.

How 'bout a big hand now
Asking for applause or acknowledgement from the audience.

Wait, wait a minute
Requesting a brief pause, possibly to prepare for the next part of the performance.

Groovy, groovy, jazzy, funky
Describing the style of music being performed, using multiple adjectives to emphasise its various qualities.

Pounce, bounce, dance as we
Encouraging the audience to get physically involved by dancing along with the music.

Dip in the melodic sea
Metaphorically describing the music as a sea of melody, and urging the audience to immerse themselves in it.

The rhythm keeps flowin' and drips to MC
Describing the rhythm of the music, which 'flows' and passes on to the MC (emcee or host of the performance).

Sweet sugar pop, sugar pop, rocks it, pop
Possibly a reference to a type of music, using repetitive, catchy phrases to describe it.

You don't stop 'til the sweet beat drops
Urging the audience to keep dancing or enjoying the music until it stops or changes.

I sure improve as I stick and move
Highlighting the improvement and skill development of the performer, possibly in reference to his ability to adapt to the music.

Vivid poems recited on top of the groove
Describing the type of lyrics being sung or rapped over the music, emphasising their vivid and expressive nature.

Smooth my floatin' like a butterfly
Using a simile to describe the smoothness of the performance, comparing it to a butterfly's movement.

Notes set afloat, sung like a lullaby
Describing the singer's voice and the melodic quality of the music, using a simile to compare it to a lullaby.

Brace yourself as the beat hits ya
Preparing the audience for a particular part of the performance, which may involve a change in the rhythm or intensity of the music.

Dip trip, flip Fantasia
Using surreal and poetic language to describe a particular point in the performance, which may involve a dip or drop in the music followed by a fantastical or imaginative section.

(Yeah, yeah, yeah, what's that?)
Repeating the expression of excitement from earlier, followed by a question to the audience.

Biddy biddy bop (yeah)
Possibly another reference to a musical genre or style, using repetitive sounds to describe it.

Biddy biddy bop (funky, funky)
Further describing the aforementioned musical style using adjectives.

Feel the beat drop, jazz and hip hop
Encouraging the audience to 'feel' the moment when the music changes or drops, and describing the style of music being performed as a mix of jazz and hip hop.

Drippin' in your dome, makes you zone and bop
Describing the effect of the music on the listener's mind, by using imagery of the music 'dripping' into their consciousness and causing them to become engrossed in the beat.

Funk and fusion, a fly illusion
Describing the music style as a mix of funk and fusion, and calling it a 'fly' or cool sounding illusion.

Keeps ya coastin' on the rhythm you're cruisin'
Describing the effect of the music on the listener, using imagery of cruising or travelling smoothly along with the rhythm.

Up, down, round and round, rhymes profound
Describing the type of lyrics being performed, highlighting their complexity and depth.

But nevertheless, you gots to get down
Acknowledging the importance of engaging with the music physically by dancing or moving to the rhythm.

Fantasy freak through the beat so unique
Using poetic language to describe the fusion of different musical styles in the performance, and suggesting that it transports the listener to a fantastical realm.

You move your feet, the sweat from the heat
Describing the physical response to the music, by highlighting the movement of the feet and the sweat that comes from exertion in a hot environment.

Back to the fact, I'm the mac and I know that
Possibly a reference to the MC or lead performer, emphasising their confidence and skill in delivering the performance.

The way I kick the rhymes, some would call me a poet
Describing the style of lyrics used in the performance, which are rhythmic and expressive, as being akin to poetry.

Poems steady flowin', growin', showin' sights and sound
Further describing the lyrical style as being flowing and growing, and depicting it as a means of conveying vivid sensory experiences to the audience.

Caught in the groove in Fantasia, I'm found
Using poetic language to describe the performer's immersion in the music during the performance.

Many trip the tour upon the rhymes they soar
Suggesting that many people are captivated by the lyrics of the music and are 'soaring' along with them in their imagination.

To an infinite height to the realm of the hardcore
Using hyperbole to describe the effect of the music on the listener, suggesting that it takes them to a state of hardcore euphoria or transcendence.

Here we go, off I take ya
Starting a new part of the performance and indicating that the audience is being taken on a journey.

Jump to the jam, boogie woogie jam slam
Encouraging the audience to get physically involved and enjoy the music, using catchy phrases to entice them further.

Bust the dialect, I'm the man in command
Asserting the performer's authority over the performance and their ability to control the audience's experience.

Come flow with the sounds of the mighty mic master
Inviting the audience to join in with the music and highlighting the performer's skill in controlling the microphone during the performance.

Rhyming on the mic, I'm bringing suckers their disaster
Using combative language to describe the performer's ability to deliver powerful rhymes and leave their rivals in a state of disaster or defeat.

Beaucoup ducs but I still rock Nike
Using slang to describe the performer's fashion sense, which includes wearing Nike shoes.

With the razzle dazzle, a star I might be
Using idiomatic language and metaphor to describe the performer's confidence and style, and their potential to become a star.

Scribble, drabble, scrabble on the microphone I babble
Describing the performer's approach to creating lyrics, implying that they are constantly experimenting and improvising on the spot.

As I flip the funky words into a puzzle
Describing the performer's lyrical style as being puzzle-like, and highlighting their ability to create complex and intriguing wordplay.

Yes, yes, yes, on and on as I flex
Using repetitions and emphatic language to indicate the performer's continued power and strength throughout the performance.

Get with the flow, words manifest
Encouraging the audience to connect with the music and to engage with the lyrics and their meanings.

Feel the vibe from here to Asia
Describing the energy and impact of the music, using hyperbole to suggest that it can be felt throughout a vast geographic region.

Dip trip, flip Fantasia
Repeating the bizarre, poetic phrase from an earlier part of the performance, which may have particular significance or meaning for the performer or the audience.

Ow, you don't stop
Using a vocal expression to encourage the audience to continue enjoying and engaging with the music.

Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on
Using repetitions and emphatic language to encourage the audience to get physically involved with the music and to keep dancing or enjoying it.

Give me more of that funky horn
Highlighting a particular musical element of the performance, possibly a horn section or solo, and expressing a desire for more of it.

What's that? Yeah, funky, funky
Repeating a previous question followed by an expression of excitement and acknowledgement about the music.

Biddy biddy bop
Repeating a previously used musical phrase.

Biddy biddy bop, funky, funky
Further describing the musical style or genre using adjectives.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, what's that?
Repeating the expression of excitement and asking a question to the audience again.

Biddy biddy bop, yeah
Repeating a musical phrase with added emphasis.

Biddy biddy bop, funky, funky
Using repetition and descriptive language to end the performance with a memorable and catchy phrase.