Roc The Mic
Beanie Sigel Lyrics

Ho, ho
An exclamation used to grab attention or show excitement

Bounce
A command to move rhythmically or energetically

Holla
An invitation to communicate or a greeting

Bounce, bounce, bounce
Repetition of the previous command to emphasize the importance of moving energetically

It's B. Sig' in the place with Young Free (Free, Sigel)
Introducing himself and his collaborator, emphasizing the importance of his presence

And I got what it takes to rock the mic right
Claiming his skills as a rapper to be superior and capable of entertaining the audience

Still watch what you say out your mouth
Warning others to be careful of their words or actions when around him

'Cause 50 shots still will turn the club out
Referencing the violent history of his associates and the potential consequences of disrespecting them

I miss the hood when I'm travelin' (uh)
Expressing nostalgia for his hometown while on the road

Get neck when I'm travelin'
Referring to sexual encounters with women while on tour

Chicks peck wood when I'm travelin'
Imagery of girls being attracted to him while he is away from home

Fuck a Lex 'cause the click fit good in the Caravan
Disregarding luxury cars and instead preferring a practical vehicle that can accommodate his friends

Slide through your hood like a avalanche
Describing his presence in a neighborhood as being fast and uncontrollable like an avalanche

Take a flick if you get a chance, get that close
Encouraging someone to take a photo with him if they have the opportunity to get close

Fuck an advance, 'cause I get that dough
Disregarding the need for an upfront payment because he is confident in his ability to make money

Beef with me, enemies come sleep with me
Threatening violence against those who have a problem with him

For breakfast, guaranteed to eat this toast
Metaphorically describing himself as a predator who will easily defeat his opponents

I'm reckless, firestarter heat your folks
Admitting to being impulsive and causing trouble wherever he goes

A starvin artist that'll eat y'all tracks, so don't bring 'em around
Promising to outshine any other artists by rapping over their tracks

I be around Ricans, vida loca
Describing his association with Puerto Rican friends and their wild lifestyle

They got all the toasters, don't need no gats
Suggesting that his associates have guns and he does not need to bring his own

I got a six stashed, leave 'em around
Admitting to carrying a gun for protection

So I don't get left around haters around when I leave
Explaining the reason for carrying a gun and being prepared to defend himself against enemies

In the winter rock short sleeves, reason? The pound
Boasting about his toughness by wearing short sleeves during cold weather and carrying a gun for protection

With the heat blastin', keep actin' the heat blastin'
Threatening violence against anyone who provokes him

Techno-Marine shinin', marine fashion backin' 'em down
Describing his luxury watch and its design while hinting at his power over others

Niggas gon' keep hatin' and my clique gon' keep grindin'
Accepting the reality of haters but also emphasizing his work ethic and determination to succeed

Keep movin', lockin' the town
Encouraging himself and his team to keep progressing and maintaining their dominance

It's Freeway in the place to be, see
Introducing his collaborator and emphasizing the power of their duo

And I got what it takes to rock the mic right, yeah
Reiterating his rapping skills and ability to entertain

Still watch what you say to me, prick
Repeating his warning to others to be aware of their words and actions around him

'Cause I got what it takes to dump the AK clip
Threatening violence against those who disrespect him or his team

It's B. Sig' in the place with Young Free
Reiterating his presence and introducing his collaborator again

'Cause 50 shots still will turn the club out (ho)
Reminding others of his potential for violence and the consequences of disrespecting him or his team

It's Mack daddy, young, scrappy (uh)
Introducing himself and describing his youth and determination

No, he ain't the OG gangsta (yes, I is)
Disagreeing with those who doubt his gangster status and affirming it for himself

Come on, don't test I kid
Warning others not to provoke him

I firebomb cribs like Left Eye did
Referencing a famous incident where late hip hop artist Left Eye burned down a house

Notorious like that Bed-Stuy kid, big or small, you can get it
Comparing himself to the notorious Bed-Stuy area in Brooklyn and warning that anyone can be his target

Dead wrong, like tryin' to brawl or strong-arm a midget, uh
Comparing someone attempting to fight him or his team to picking on a small and helpless person

I pull the 9 out my pocket, I'm lyin
Boasting about carrying a gun and suggesting he is not afraid to use it

I pull the MAC out the closet, start firin'
Boasting about owning a more powerful gun and being prepared to use it

For you cats outta pocket, stop tryin'
Threatening violence against those who provoke him

Take that, get back, clap iron
Threatening violence in response to someone disrespecting him

You know, stay low, keep firin', uh
Encouraging himself to stay focused and be prepared for any situation

I put the lead in the gat, the metal go clap
Describing his gun and its potential to cause harm

I lay cats flat on they back, stop fuckin' with this radical cat
Warning others to stop disrespecting him or suffer the consequences

You fuck around and need a medical cap
Threatening violence in response to someone provoking him

The lead'll go clap, your head'll go back, uh
Describing the sound and effect of his gun firing with deadly accuracy

With two heaters on the waist of me, man, who facin' me?
Boasting about carrying two guns and daring anyone to try to confront him

Big nickels down your way, don't trip
Calmly warning others not to cross him or his associates

Get folded down your way, got soldiers down your way
Suggesting that he or his associates have the power to harm or defeat anyone who crosses them

Keep quiet down your way, no lip
Warning others to stay silent and not provoke him

All of y'all need to run yourselves
Suggesting that others should avoid him and his associates

Go get the burner, nigga, bang yourself
Threatening anyone who tries to harm him or his associates to harm themselves instead

Or I come through with the hammer make you lose your health
Threatening violence against anyone who provokes him or his associates

Fast, roll with Dash, us move like Cassius Clay
Describing his fast and efficient movements, comparing himself to legendary boxer Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali)

Move yay like caskets, where there's a will there's a way
Admitting to drug dealing and promising to find a way to make money despite any obstacle

Obey my thirst, move yay through traffic
Referencing the Sprite soda slogan while boasting about his ability to sell drugs quickly and efficiently

Without Sprite, without Nike's
Contrasting his success without relying on popular brands or slogans

I just do it, ball break your basket
Pun on the Nike slogan to describe his success and the potential to cause harm

Yeah, you damn right, without ice
Confirming his success without relying on flashy jewelry

I pull up, pull your honey car, stuff her basket
Boasting about his ability to attract women and provide for them

International post player, circle the atlas
Boasting about his success and dominance over others in different countries

You don't want to be ho players, circle the hood
Warning others against disrespecting his territory and causing trouble

Bend over backwards when I search 'em for Backwoods
Suggesting that he has the power to humiliate and search others for illegal items

This is Freeway in the place to be, see
Reintroducing his collaborator and emphasizing the importance of their partnership

Ch'yeah, ch'yea, it's the, it's the Roc, nigga
Celebrating his association with superstar rapper Jay-Z and his record label, Roc-A-Fella Records

Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho
Repeating the opening exclamation to end the song with the same energy and excitement

And another one, and another one
Boasting about his success and hinting at more to come