Grown Man Sport
Pete Rock Lyrics

Natty Dread like Bob so rock steady
I'm confident and cool like Bob Marley with his signature hairstyle.

With no spaghetti with meat sauce, maybe salads with one toss
I'm watching what I eat and opting for healthy options like salads.

No bread of the sorrow cause afraid to see tomorrow
I don't worry about the future and take it one day at a time.

It's religion never suspicious, you're too delicious for the tongue
My way of living is like a religion, and I trust in myself and my own abilities.

See the lungs breathe a natural high, just like the shirts that's so lovely
The simple pleasures in life, like breathing and wearing nice clothes, are enough to make me happy.

So ask Marco Polo and I never go solo, cause I roll with the crew that keep the funk flows
I never go it alone, I always have my crew with me to keep things fun and funky.

That make ya dance until the sisters take glance, I hope you find romance, try your luck take a chance
I hope my music can bring people together and inspire them to take risks in their love lives.

Til I enter like the Milton Plaza I'm the center of it all, the fuckin' prince of the ball
When I arrive, I am the center of attention, commanding respect and admiration.

Standing six feet tall, that's a long way to fall
I have a lot to lose and need to be careful not to make mistakes or take risks that could cause me to lose everything.

But not worry, cause my vision ain't blurred, the "I" is hotter than the spice and curry, so don't stress the father or you might feel the fury
I'm confident in my abilities and not worried about losing my way. I'm strong and powerful, and I won't tolerate anyone holding me back.

So check the situation, a raw deal is what we facin', what's the flavor of the rules they mandate
We are dealing with a difficult situation where we're not getting a fair deal, and we need to question the legality of the rules we're expected to follow.

The climbin' gets hotter as the city gets smarter? a million one catch they tryin' to earn top dollar, half that mill, they straight out to kill
As we try to succeed in this smart and competitive city, the stakes get higher and people become more ruthless in their pursuit of wealth.

I'm cultivated and destined to act real ill, black let up in the things of five Burroughs of pain, only reason why the east and the west it ain't the same
I am a product of my upbringing in the difficult environment of New York City's five boroughs, and that's why I'm unique and different from people from other parts of the country.

I'm twenty-something years of age and life surely ain't about hand-outs, so I lace my plan out, hard work is levicated to an encore survival
I understand that life doesn't give you anything for free, and I have to work hard to survive and thrive.

Considergize less and from conception to arrival, now that I'm here my fear shall decrease, learn about life makin' my way to the east
I'm not going to overthink my path and just focus on learning as I go along and staying true to myself. I'm heading east to explore and learn what life has to offer.

Introducing the are to the O-B-O, you didn't know, I witness ya thoughts I'm Robodendo
I'm introducing myself as Rob O, and I'm perceptive and able to read people's thoughts and intentions.

But your inventions confuse me on the surface, ya nervous, because your lack of purpose, check it, thought about it, much much later
I'm confused by the things you're inventing and your lack of direction. I've thought about this for a while.

Should've kept it real would've been much greater, but, you got in it like a pussy, in fact, bein' pussy kept your wack ass back
You should have been honest and true to yourself, but instead, you were too afraid to take risks and that's why you've been unsuccessful.

Now in '95 to 2000 Rob is on some next shit, game type, yeah in ya heart, you know it ain't right, dissention among the ranks
Now, in the late 90s and early 2000s, I'm doing things differently and breaking the rules. You might not like it, but it's time for a change.

I'm givin' thanks to the most high for plantin' me firm, upon this world that's forever changin', the conflict that I'm engagin', the concert with amiss communication
I'm grateful for the support and guidance of a higher power in this constantly changing world. I'm standing up against conflicts that arise from misunderstandings.

Imagine that me take the weight for some next kid short, yo it's a Grown Man Sport
I'm not going to sit back and let someone else take credit for the things I've done. This is a game for grown-ups, not kids.

Hold it suppose it was me speakin' on tapes, to create a lifestyle to marinate, different latitudes search cocaine to food, excuse my move to bliss
Imagine if I was the one making music to inspire people to live their best lives. People all over the world are searching for meaning, and I'm trying to help them find it.

Eternal stress in fits, I see the same in many, penny thoughts, cause honey thought I wasn't ready but willin', now I'm blowin' through the ceiling
I'm seeing a lot of people who are struggling with stress and anxiety, but people used to underestimate me and my potential. Now, I'm successful and thriving.

Go real only when a nigga make me any noise, so figure, the first letter supports the sport
I don't show my true self until someone challenges me. The first letter of the word 'sport' represents the kind of mentality you need to thrive in this game.

Yeah yeah like that it's a Grown Man Sport, yeah it's a Grown Man Sport, come on it's a Grown Man Sport, this here is a Grown Man Sport
This is a game for adults who are willing to take risks and work hard to succeed. It's not for kids or people who aren't willing to put in the effort.

This one goin' out dedicate this one to the almighty god, Rastafari Selassie, InI as we come of for 95 96, ya live, respect
I'm dedicating this song to God and showing respect for Rastafari and for all of the people who are alive and striving in the late 90s.