The Choice Is Yours
Black Sheep Lyrics

Here they come yo, here they come
An introduction to what's coming next

This or that? This or that?
A repeated question about a choice to be made

Yo (come on)
A call to action

Who's the Black Sheep, what's the Black Sheep? (Uh, come on)
A question to identify who the Black Sheep is

Don't know who I am, or when I'm coming so you sleep (uh, come on)
A warning that the Black Sheep is unpredictable

Wasn't in my room, wasn't in my sphere (uh, come on)
A statement that the Black Sheep is not confined or limited

Knew not who I was, but listen here (uh, come on)
A request for attention despite being unknown

Dres, D-R-E-S, yes I guess I can start
An introduction of the Black Sheep rapper Dres

If it's all right with you, I'll rip this here joint apart
An agreement to perform well

Back, Middle, to the front, don't front
Instructions to keep the energy going

Want to a good time, gonna give you what you want
A promise to provide entertainment

Can I hear a hey? (Hey)
A request for audience participation

Can I get a yo? (Yo)
A request for audience participation

You got a hat? (Huh?)
A question about an accessory to make a point

It's for the hoes (ho)
A response to answer the previous question

The styling is creative, Black Sheep of the Native
A claim that the Black Sheep's style is original and unique

Can't be violated, or even decepticated
A statement that the Black Sheep cannot be imitated or undermined

I got brothers in the Jungle, cousins on the Quest
A reference to other rappers in the Native Tongues collective

Dead retarded uncles, in pea porridge, may they rest
A humorous reference to deceased family members

Guess, which way, what, when, how
A rhetorical question asking which direction to take

Mista Lawnge, Dres, Black Sheep slam, now
A callout to the Black Sheep collective

Know you've heard the others, phonies to the lovers
A dismissal of fake and insincere rappers

Then of course, the choice is yours
A reminder to make a choice

You can get with this, or you can get with that (this or that? This or that?)
Again, the repeated question about a choice

I think you'll get with this, 'cause this is where it's at
An opinion about which choice to make

Where's the Black Sheep, here's the Black Sheep
A declaration to show who the Black Sheep is

Even if we wanted to the flock could not be weak
A claim that the Black Sheep collective cannot be defeated

Watch me swing like this, why should I swing it like that?
A rhetorical question about doing things differently

Because in fact, on me it might not attract
A reason why the Black Sheep has their own unique style

Therefore I ignore, do as I feel inside
A personal philosophy on creating music authentically

I live with me, I've got my back tonight
A statement of self-reliance

Ya know what I'm saying? Yo Black, I'm not playing
An affirmation of seriousness about the craft

Need to go with this, or go with that with no delaying
A call to make a quick decision

See, in actuality, one be can it be
A philosophical statement that reality is subjective

I made it look easy, because it is to me
A claim that creating music comes naturally to the Black Sheep

Any time capacity was filled, try to rock it
A declaration to perform at any given opportunity

Any time a honey gave us play, tried to knock it
A reference to dealing with rejection and criticism

Never was fool, so we finished school
A statement of intelligence and accomplishment

Never see us sweat, and you'll never see us drool
A statement of composure and professionalism

Out to rock the globe while it's still here to rock
A declaration to make the most of the opportunity to perform

Don't punch girls, and we don't punch a clock
A declaration of values and ethics

Gotta go, gotta go, see you later by the cat
A statement of departure

And you can't beat that with a bat
A statement that what's been done cannot be surpassed

Engine, Engine, Number Nine
A children's chant to segue into the following lines

On the New York transit line
A reference to the subway system

If my train goes off the track
A hypothetical scenario

Pick it up, pick it up, pick it up (come on)
A call to action to recover from any setbacks

Back on the scene, crispy n' clean (uh, come on)
A statement of reemergence

You can try, but then why, 'cause you can't intervene (uh, come on)
A warning to naysayers

We be the outcast, down for the settle (uh, come on)
A declaration to stand out and resist conformity

Won't play the rock, won't play the pebble (uh, come on)
A declaration to stay true to their sound

Open the door, you best believe, we're sliding through it swiftly (uh, come on)
A statement of confidence

Niftily, we can make it hip to be what we are (uh, come on)
A statement of power to influence culture

'Cause what we be, be the epitome, Doo, Dah, Dipitty (uh, come on)
A statement of excellence

So now I dwell just to say you're plainer (uh, come on)
A statement of comparison with other rappers

Hold your cup, 'cause I got the container (uh, come on)
A metaphorical statement of providing something unique

Pass a plater, cross the fader (uh, come on)
A request to keep the music going

Black Sheep get play like the Sony Innovator (uh, come on)
A reference to the influence and importance of Black Sheep in the music industry

Never the traitor, party inflater (uh, come on)
A declaration of loyalty and entertainment value

And you can get a scoop later (uh, come on)
A statement of leaving an impact for others to talk about

I think you'll get with this, 'cause this is kinda phat (uh, come on)
A reaffirmation of the desirable choice

I think you'll get with this, 'cause this is where it's at (uh, come on)
A statement of the location and time of relevance