Track 1
(www.persian-forum.de) Lyrics

Mirror, mirror on the wall
Addressing oneself in a mirror and asking for its opinion

Tell me, mirror, what is wrong?
Asking the mirror to identify something that's not quite right

Can it be my De La clothes
Wondering if the issue is related to their clothing style

Or is it just my De La song?
Wondering if the problem lies with their music

What I do ain't make-believe
Asserting that what they do is real and genuine

People say I sit and try
Acknowledging that others criticize or doubt their efforts

But when it comes to being De La
Confidently stating that their identity as De La Soul is authentic

It's just me myself and I
Emphasizing that their identity is solely a product of themselves

Now you tease my Plug One style
Addressing someone who criticizes their fashion style

And my Plug One spectacles
Referencing their eyewear in response to criticism

You say Plug One and Two are hippies
Responding to accusations of being 'hippies'

No, we're not, that's pure Plug bull
Dismissing the label and calling it a lie

Always pushing that we've formed an image
Acknowledging claims that they have created an image for themselves

There's no need to lie
Asserting that they are truthful in their representation of themselves

When it comes to being Plug One
Confidently stating that their identity as Plug One is genuine

It's just me myself and I
Reiterating that their identity is solely a product of themselves

Proud, I'm proud of what I am
Acknowledging their confidence and pride in themselves

Poems I speak are Plug Two type
Asserting that their poetry style is related to Plug Two

Please oh please let Plug Two be
Asking others to allow Plug Two to be themselves

Himself, not what you read or write
Demanding authenticity over others' perceptions or portrayals

Right is wrong when hype is written
Rejecting the concept of hype as a form of truth

On the Soul, De La that is,
Referencing their group as De La Soul

Style is surely our own thing
Asserting their ownership of their unique style

Not the false disguise of showbiz
Rejecting the idea of creating a false image to succeed in the music industry

De La Soul is from the soul
Emphasizing their authenticity and originality

And this fact I can't deny
Asserting that their authenticity cannot be denied

Strictly from the Dan called Stuckie
Referencing the origin of their music creation

And from me myself and I
Reiterating that their creative process is a product of themselves

Glory, glory hallelujah
Using a religious phrase to express pride and celebration

Glory for Plugs One and Two
Celebrating the success and identity of Plug One and Two

But that glory's been denied
Acknowledging attempts to discredit their success

By kizids and dookie eyes
Naming people who may discount or criticize their success

People think they dis my person
Acknowledging that people criticize or doubt their personal identity

By stating I'm darkly pack
Referencing racial stereotypes claiming that they are 'darkly packed'

I know this so I point at Q-Tip
Referencing Q-Tip's affirmation of the identity of Black folks

And he states, 'Black is Black'
Referencing Q-Tip's statement about Black identity

Shovel chestnuts in my path
Referencing obstacles that are purposely placed in their way

Please keep on up with the nuts
Asking others to continue placing obstacles so they can overcome them

So I don't get in aftermath
Preventing future damage from arising as a result of obstacles

But if I do I'll calmly punch them
Asserting their ability to handle obstacles with composure and strength

In the fourth day of July
Referencing the American holiday of Independence Day

'Cause they tried to mess with
Justifying the action of confronting those who attempt to sabotage or criticize

Third degree, that's me myself and I
Reiterating that their identity and strength come from themselves