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Hey!
MF DOOM Lyrics


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Good evening, ladies and gentlemen (hey)
I'd like to thank you all for joining us this evening
Let me know if y'all with me y'all (hey)
Just a couple of things I wanna say

I only play the games that I win at
And stay the same with more rhymes than there's ways to skin cats
As a matter of fact, let me rephrase
With more rhymes and ways to fillet felines these days
Watch the path of the black one
Supervillain, he wrecks clubs for delf
In a drunken stupor chillin'
Ready and willing to inadvertently foil that
Plan of any rhymer, whiner or spoiled brat
Who got more snottier flows than snotty nose?
And holds mics like he knows karate body blows?
Nobody knows
The trouble I see
From the MPV fly dirty tailin' the eye bubble eye thirty
For the record this is some shit I just thought of y'all
Science fiction that's not admissible in no court of law
I live to rock mics 3-D
The only reason I seek to stop, to snuff the TV
I heard beats, they sound like karaoke
With monkey rhymers on a leash like don't have this fairy choke me
Hit 'em with a penny so we can get these peanuts
And I thought we was nuts, I used to get free cuts
They locks Lex Luthor up in green haven
Since when a nigga never really been to clean shaven
Misbehavin' rap stars need Listamint
Call me Mista Bent, I'm at where your sister went
Intelligent, used to write and be well spoke
Now all a nigga wanna do is fight and sell (hey)
Tell a joke
This could lead to catastrophe
'Bout to stop the violence right after these last three shots
From the black bat got me at headlock
Holdin' on to sanity, by strands of that dreadlock
She told me get off I said, "Bitch
Let me set this shit off so I could get rich right quick"
Then it hit me like the point of intoxication
Nigga come out and rock this nation like ox defacin' (hey)

A lot of niggas out is rusty like oxidation
In the world's most strangest most dangerous occupation
But you could do it, you the Super like in your building
Villian like trife Kinder is in All My Children
Plotting and it sure to pay ends
With some real mature womens, and more of they friends (hey)
When bad men roll tight, it's actual true
Like a pack of Big Bambú, with natural glue
Who grip necks of Becks next to triple X?
He just came in 4D: Follow the ripple effects
And it'll lead you right to him, oh snap
It seems you walked into a trap, through rap, zoinks
This place is filled with pretender willies
One false move, and get broke off, like end of Phillies
True believers, ain't nothin new to a
Crook with special powers like how to tell the future uh, uh
Rhyme of the month two page long
Bustin' off two gages with my cape on wrong
Son it's on remind me of a Raekwon tape song
With a fleet of super bad, some status, Rae Dawn Chong
Let me know if y'alls with me y'all (hey)
National and geographic down to the titty-bar

Rep Monster Island City y'all
To all my brothers who is doin' unsettling bids
You could have got away if it was not for them meddling kids
(Over here)

(Hey)

(Hey)

Overall Meaning

The song "Hey!" by MF DOOM is a classic rap that perfectly captures the essence of the artist – witty, humorous and unconventional. The song begins with MF DOOM thanking the audience for joining him and declaring that he only plays games he can win. He then highlights his unique style of rap and figuratively suggests his superiority to other rappers. He likens himself to a supervillain who wrecks clubs and disrupts any effete plans of other rappers. He asserts confidently that his flows are verbose and lyrical and that no one can come near him.


In the second verse, MF DOOM reiterates his claim that he is stronger than most other rappers and that he can stop the violence that often characterizes rap culture. He likens rap music to a dangerous occupation and suggests that only true believers can survive in that environment. He then describes his enemies as "pretender willies" who can easily be broken off like the end of Phillies with one false move. MF DOOM also gives a shoutout to his hometown, Monster Island City, before concluding with a reference to the iconic cartoon 'Scooby-Doo', saying, "you could have got away if it was not for them meddling kids."


Overall, the song has an ostentatiously lighthearted and playful tone, but it also highlights MF DOOM's exceptional skills as a rapper and his unconventional worldview.


Line by Line Meaning

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen (hey)
Greetings, this is MF DOOM and I am thankful for your presence


I'd like to thank you all for joining us this evening
Thank you for taking the time to be here


Let me know if y'all with me y'all (hey)
Are you guys ready to hear what I have to say?


Just a couple of things I wanna say
I have a few important things to share


I only play the games that I win at
I only engage in activities that I know I can succeed in


And stay the same with more rhymes than there's ways to skin cats
I consistently produce new and unique lyrics without deviating from my style


As a matter of fact, let me rephrase
Actually, let me clarify myself


With more rhymes and ways to fillet felines these days
My skills have evolved to include new methods of rap wordplay


Watch the path of the black one
Pay attention to the actions of the supervillain (MF DOOM)


Supervillain, he wrecks clubs for delf
MF DOOM puts on shows that are entertaining and unforgettable


In a drunken stupor chillin'
Relaxing after drinking alcohol


Ready and willing to inadvertently foil that
MF DOOM is prepared to unintentionally disrupt the plans of any rappers that cross him


Plan of any rhymer, whiner or spoiled brat
MF DOOM is referring to rappers who complain or act entitled


Who got more snottier flows than snotty nose?
MF DOOM is making a rhetorical question in response to rappers who can't compare to his rhyming abilities


And holds mics like he knows karate body blows?
Rappers who grip their microphones as if they are martial artists are not impressing MF DOOM


Nobody knows
Only MF DOOM knows the struggles and difficulties he has faced in his life


The trouble I see
MF DOOM has encountered numerous obstacles in his path to success


From the MPV fly dirty tailin' the eye bubble eye thirty
MF DOOM has experienced his fair share of disturbing situations and encounters


For the record this is some shit I just thought of y'all
What I'm sharing with you is something I recently produced or came up with


Science fiction that's not admissible in no court of law
The storytelling in MF DOOM's music is purely fictional and therefore not legally binding or admissible in court


I live to rock mics 3-D
MF DOOM lives and breathes for performing on stage


The only reason I seek to stop, to snuff the TV
MF DOOM wants to put an end to the oversaturation of television and popular media


I heard beats, they sound like karaoke
MF DOOM doesn't appreciate hearing unoriginal and uninspiring beats


With monkey rhymers on a leash like don't have this fairy choke me
MF DOOM is referring to rappers who are being controlled or held back by the music industry


Hit 'em with a penny so we can get these peanuts
MF DOOM is aiming to receive a small amount of money in exchange for his music


And I thought we was nuts, I used to get free cuts
MF DOOM is reminiscing about the days when he was unrecognized and received free haircuts


They locks Lex Luthor up in green haven
MF DOOM is making a reference to the imprisonment of the Superman villain Lex Luthor


Since when a nigga never really been to clean shaven
MF DOOM doesn't care whether or not he shaves his facial hair


Misbehavin' rap stars need Listamint
MF DOOM is referencing the rapper's bad breath while also criticizing their disobedient attitudes


Call me Mista Bent, I'm at where your sister went
MF DOOM is somewhere his listener's sister has also been


Intelligent, used to write and be well spoke
MF DOOM is a highly intelligent individual who delivers his rhymes in a well-spoken manner


Now all a nigga wanna do is fight and sell (hey)
MF DOOM is expressing some of the negative temptations he has encountered in the music industry


Tell a joke
MF DOOM often includes humorous comments or jokes in his music


This could lead to catastrophe
This mindset could result in a terrible outcome


'Bout to stop the violence right after these last three shots
MF DOOM wants to put an end to the violence occurring in some rap communities


From the black bat got me at headlock
MF DOOM feels like he is stuck in a negative situation and not in control


Holdin' on to sanity, by strands of that dreadlock
MF DOOM is holding on to his sanity only by a small margin


She told me get off I said, "Bitch
MF DOOM is recounting the memory of a woman he was with who told him to stop


Let me set this shit off so I could get rich right quick"
MF DOOM is motivated by money and is using his music to try and become wealthy


Then it hit me like the point of intoxication
MF DOOM came to a sudden realization


Nigga come out and rock this nation like ox defacin' (hey)
MF DOOM wants to inspire and impress his listeners like the act of a defecating ox


A lot of niggas out is rusty like oxidation
Many rappers today are unpolished and lack creativity


In the world's most strangest most dangerous occupation
Rap music is a unique and risky industry


But you could do it, you the Super like in your building
MF DOOM is implying that anyone has the power to succeed in the music industry


Villian like trife Kinder is in All My Children
MF DOOM is comparing himself to the villainous character Trife in the television show All My Children


Plotting and it sure to pay ends
MF DOOM is making calculated moves in order to achieve his goals


With some real mature womens, and more of they friends (hey)
MF DOOM is surrounded by attractive women and their friends


When bad men roll tight, it's actual true
MF DOOM is making a general statement about the behavior of unpleasant people


Like a pack of Big Bambú, with natural glue
This is a metaphor comparing the bonding properties of natural glue to the cohesion of a tight-knit group of bad men


Who grip necks of Becks next to triple X?
This lyric is referring to a dangerous group of men who hold on tightly to their bottles of beer and pornography


He just came in 4D: Follow the ripple effects
MF DOOM is claiming that he has just entered the scene and viewers should pay attention to the changes he will make


And it'll lead you right to him, oh snap
MF DOOM wants his listeners to follow him and his actions in the music industry


It seems you walked into a trap, through rap, zoinks
MF DOOM is warning his listeners that the music industry can be a trap that they may fall into


This place is filled with pretender willies
MF DOOM is suggesting that there are many people in the music industry who pretend to be someone they're not


One false move, and get broke off, like end of Phillies
In the music industry, one mistake can cost a person a lot of money and success


True believers, ain't nothin new to a
MF DOOM is addressing his true supporters, those who have been with him since the beginning


Crook with special powers like how to tell the future uh, uh
MF DOOM is comparing himself to a crook or criminal who has unique skills and abilities


Rhyme of the month two page long
MF DOOM has a two-page-long rap with exceptional wordplay and rhyming skills


Bustin' off two gages with my cape on wrong
MF DOOM is about to go on an offensive attack while wearing his superhero cape backwards


Son it's on remind me of a Raekwon tape song
MF DOOM is comparing his actions to those of his friend and fellow rapper Raekwon, suggesting that they both have a similar mindset


With a fleet of super bad, some status, Rae Dawn Chong
MF DOOM is surrounded by beautiful and powerful women, including the actress Rae Dawn Chong


To all my brothers who is doin' unsettling bids
MF DOOM wants to acknowledge and support his fellow rappers who are serving time in prison


You could have got away if it was not for them meddling kids
MF DOOM is making a reference to the cartoon Scooby-Doo, suggesting that the people in the music industry who have been caught could have gotten away with their crimes if not for the people who exposed them




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Daniel Dumile Thompson

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