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Shut 'Em Down 2002
Busta Rhymes Lyrics


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[Busta Rhymes]
Yeah back by popular demand, it's about to get Godly
Yeah hold it now! Aoww!
C'mon, c'mon (c'mon) yeah
Huh c'mon, c'mon (c'mon yeah

Bear witness on the way we stay cuttin 'em down
In two-thousand-two, shuttin 'em down
Have you sippin on it 'til you start suckin it down
I hope you know that we ain't fuckin' around
Niggaz you betta believe when you see me the shit be double trouble
I overload and take this SHIT to another level
I shut it down, sho' nuff, pack ya bags
Let me work, make it hurt, cause I'm next wreck
Lay flat nigga hit the deck, or face big disrespect
In addition the shit we wreck
Firework flow, spit and make a big effect
Bang it in the truck until ya whole shit eject, c'mon
Stop nigga, close ya shop
Scud missile launched fire burn quick, every shit we drop
From the ground with another sound yes we put it down
And always boom and pound, so we shut 'em down

[Chorus: Busta Rhymes (Pete Rock)]
I shut 'em down (shut 'em down, shut shut shut 'em down)
I shut 'em down (sh-sh, sh-sh, shut shut 'em down)
I shut 'em down (shut 'em down, shut shut shut 'em down)
I shut 'em down (shut 'em, sh-shut, shut shut 'em down)
I shut 'em down (shut 'em down, shut-sh-shut 'em down)
I shut 'em down (sh-sh, sh-sh, shut shut 'em down)
I shut 'em down (shut 'em down, shut shut shut 'em down)
I shut 'em down (shut 'em down, shut shut 'em down)

[Busta Rhymes]
One two three four five six seven eight nine
Coming through, better tuck in ya shine
Once ya looking for the heat, if ya seek it will find
I had these devils watching me saying these sneakers is mine!
Now hold up, we drop the bomb first then get under ya mom's skirt
To get her frenzied like a motherfucking rock concert
While you're busy and tryin to figure what the God's worth
I'll malfunction your plans 'til the motherfucking sound work
Now I'ma cuss when I bust ya ass
And leave 'em stiff when I hit 'em like a mustard gas
Steam fire when I puff, then I flick the ash
You wack and I had enough, put your shit in the trash
Now you know we got the shit in the smash
Wild until you slip and you crash, y'know we keep the shit in the stash
From the ground when we come around, yes we put it down
And always boom and pound, when we shut 'em down

[Chorus]

As we rocking you all to the future
We come to give you that
Operating like we be official
Yeah, we come to multiply
And we're planning the scheme for the long win
Yeah, our shit be always right
Every move you'll see how it's related

Overall Meaning

In Busta Rhymes's song Shut 'Em Down 2002, he declares that he is back and is about to bring a Godly presence to the rap game. The verse consists of aggressive energy and cutting lyrics that are designed to take down and shut down any competition. He notes that they are not messing around and are ready to pack their bags and take over. The chorus reiterates this sentiment of taking over and shutting down, with its catchy repetition emphasizing the powerful message. The second verse speaks to the power of Busta Rhymes's presence, highlighting how effortlessly he takes charge and how the competition can never match up or compete. The song, overall, is a declaration of dominance and power, a confident statement of their ability to be the best and stay on top.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah back by popular demand, it's about to get Godly
We are back and ready to take things to the next level


Yeah hold it now! Aoww!
Get ready to listen up because we are about to drop some fire


C'mon, c'mon (c'mon) yeah
Let's go! We are hyped and ready to go


Huh c'mon, c'mon (c'mon yeah
We need you to get pumped up and ready for what's coming next


Bear witness on the way we stay cuttin 'em down
Watch us take down our enemies with ease


In two-thousand-two, shuttin 'em down
We are going to dominate in the year 2002


Have you sippin on it 'til you start suckin it down
Our music will keep you hooked until you can't get enough


I hope you know that we ain't fuckin' around
We are serious and mean business


Niggaz you betta believe when you see me the shit be double trouble
You better watch out because we are twice as dangerous as you think


I overload and take this SHIT to another level
We take our music to the next level and go beyond what everyone else is doing


I shut it down, sho' nuff, pack ya bags
We shut it down and make everyone else leave the scene


Let me work, make it hurt, cause I'm next wreck
We are going to work hard and make our mark


Lay flat nigga hit the deck, or face big disrespect
Get out of our way or we will show you disrespect


In addition the shit we wreck
We are going to dominate and wreck everything in our path


Firework flow, spit and make a big effect
We have a unique and impressive style that will make a big impact


Bang it in the truck until ya whole shit eject, c'mon
Listen to our music so loud that you can feel it in your bones


Stop nigga, close ya shop
Everyone else needs to stop what they are doing because we are taking over


Scud missile launched fire burn quick, every shit we drop
Our music is like a missile that quickly sets the world on fire


From the ground with another sound yes we put it down
We come up with unique sounds and create a memorable experience


And always boom and pound, so we shut 'em down
Our music always has a big impact and it's what sets us apart


[Chorus: Busta Rhymes (Pete Rock)]
The chorus repeats Busta Rhymes' intention to shut down anyone who stands in his way


One two three four five six seven eight nine
We are counting down to let you know what's coming next


Coming through, better tuck in ya shine
Get out of our way or our shining presence will outshine you


Once ya looking for the heat, if ya seek it will find
If you want to find the best music, you will find us


I had these devils watching me saying these sneakers is mine!
Everyone is paying attention to our unique and cool style


Now hold up, we drop the bomb first then get under ya mom's skirt
We make a big impact before anyone else even knows what's happening


To get her frenzied like a motherfucking rock concert
We create a wild and exciting atmosphere like a rock concert


While you're busy and tryin to figure what the God's worth
You are busy trying to figure out what we are worth because we are that good


I'll malfunction your plans 'til the motherfucking sound work
We will disrupt your plans until our music takes over


Now I'ma cuss when I bust ya ass
We will show you who's boss and not hold back


And leave 'em stiff when I hit 'em like a mustard gas
Our music hits hard and leaves an impact like a poisonous gas


Steam fire when I puff, then I flick the ash
Our music is hot and fiery, but we are in control


You wack and I had enough, put your shit in the trash
We are not impressed with weak music and will dispose of it


Now you know we got the shit in the smash
Everyone knows we are the best and always come out on top


Wild until you slip and you crash, y'know we keep the shit in the stash
Our music is wild and exciting, and we always have more in store


As we rocking you all to the future
Our music is pushing the limits and taking everyone to the next level


We come to give you that
We are here to deliver the best music


Operating like we be official
We are professionals and take our music seriously


Yeah, we come to multiply
We are here to create more and take over the scene


And we're planning the scheme for the long win
We have a strategy for long-term success and domination


Yeah, our shit be always right
Our music is always perfect and on-point


Every move you'll see how it's related
Every action we take is connected and part of our overall plan




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Carlton Ridenhour, Gary Rinaldo, Hank Shocklee, James Henry Boxley Iii

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