Word II
2 Live Crew Lyrics
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FKI = Fresh Kid Ice
TO = Both of them together
Verse 1
[BM] The party people love it when we take the stand
With possessions of the mics in our hands
'Cause when we rock a party we'll rock it forever
The freshest rhymes you know we'll say
We'll have you all stunned and in a daze
We're qualified and certified
To rock this party, so come alive!
And we're here to be known and we're known to be
[FKI] As the Fresh Kid Ice
[BM] And the Brother Marquis
And we're together forever, lookin' out for one another
[TO] Stayin' thicker than thick than peanut butter!
[BM] But don't forget our DJ, with all the skill
Go off, Mr. Mixx -
[TO] SCRATCH AT WILL!!
(Mixx cuts "We will, we will rock you!")
Verse 2
[BM] You can analyze and study me until a break-through
A discovery will be made like the scientists do
What will be discovered and finally uncovered
Will be none other than Marquis, your brother
There will be no difficulty; all your problems will be solved
You'll become motivated, so get involved!
My introduction has a body and a conclusion
I hope you understand so there is no confusion
Just follow the directions of the daily lesson
While me, the professor, is professin'
To the simplest form I'll keep my rhymes in perspective
So, Kid Ice, take the mic and give the people some directive!
[FKI] Rhymes are something you must comprehend
And every time that I rhyme I will always ascend
Two levels, just like no man before me
My skills and talents I will prove to thee
That Kid Ice uses lyrics as believin' in rhyme
And in every rhyme, I will show you a sign
Of the times where my music is growin'
And the power of my fans will be showin'
In everything that I say and everything that I do
And to the people, I'll always be true
So step off the stage, give us the mike
So we can rock the people the way you would like
[TO] 'Cause we're the two MC's with all the skill
We're down by law, and we know the deal
There's only one thing we do, and we do it right
And that's rockin' party people with these here mics!
The song "Word II" by 2 Live Crew is about the group's ability to rock a party with their rhymes and music. Brother Marquis and Fresh Kid Ice, the two MCs, take turns delivering their rhymes, and their DJ, Mr. Mixx, scratches the vinyls effectively. The party-goers enjoy their performance because they are qualified, certified and know how to entertain. In each verse, the MCs elaborate on their skills and how they make the people sway to their music.
In the first verse, Brother Marquis sets the scene for their performance by telling the audience that they have the mic and will rock the party till morning. Their rhymes stun people, and they can guarantee to deliver the freshest rhymes to make the crowd go wild. Both the MCs work as a team and are loyal to each other, and they remain “thick as peanut butter,” a slang term that means they are close friends. They also point out that their DJ, Mr. Mixx, is the master behind their success, and he scratches the vinyls well.
The second verse is more profound and philosophical. Brother Marquis compares himself to a scientist, attempting to reveal something new to the world. He says that he can solve anyone's problems and motivate them with his lyrics. He ensures that his rhymes are easy to understand, and Fresh Kid Ice delivers his rhymes with compelling power that is not seen in other rappers. The two MCs work in tandem flawlessly, and their fans always appreciate the sincerity of their music. They close the song by declaring that they are the two MCs people should look out for if they want to have a great time at a party.
Line by Line Meaning
The party people love it when we take the stand
We draw crowds when we perform
With possessions of the mics in our hands
We have the microphones
'Cause when we rock a party we'll rock it forever
Our performances leave a lasting impression
We'll give you our best to make you dance better
We want to improve your dance moves
The freshest rhymes you know we'll say
We come up with the coolest lyrics
We'll have you all stunned and in a daze
Our performances will amaze you
We're qualified and certified
We are skilled and experienced
To rock this party, so come alive!
We will energize this party so you can enjoy it
And we're here to be known and we're known to be
We want to be recognized for our talent
As the Fresh Kid Ice
I am known in the hip hop scene as Fresh Kid Ice
And the Brother Marquis
I am known in the hip hop scene as Brother Marquis
And we're together forever, lookin' out for one another
We are loyal to each other
Staying thicker than thick than peanut butter!
We are inseparable
But don't forget our DJ, with all the skill
Our DJ is also talented
Go off, Mr. Mixx -
Show off your skills, Mr. Mixx
SCRATCH AT WILL!!
Do your thing and scratch the turntables at your own pace, Mr. Mixx
You can analyze and study me until a break-through
You can dissect my lyrics and try to understand me
A discovery will be made like the scientists do
You will find something new about me
What will be discovered and finally uncovered
The discovery will reveal
Will be none other than Marquis, your brother
I am Brother Marquis
There will be no difficulty; all your problems will be solved
It won't be hard to understand me
You'll become motivated, so get involved!
My message will inspire you
My introduction has a body and a conclusion
My lyrics have a clear structure
I hope you understand so there is no confusion
I want you to be able to follow my lyrics
Just follow the directions of the daily lesson
Pay attention to my message
While me, the professor, is professin'
As a rapper, I am expressing my thoughts
To the simplest form I'll keep my rhymes in perspective
I will keep my lyrics simple enough to understand
So, Kid Ice, take the mic and give the people some directive!
Pass the mic to Fresh Kid Ice, who will give his own message
Rhymes are something you must comprehend
My lyrics need to be understood
And every time that I rhyme I will always ascend
My talent will only improve
Two levels, just like no man before me
I will take my talent to a new level
My skills and talents I will prove to thee
I will showcase my ability
That Kid Ice uses lyrics as believin' in rhyme
I use my lyrics as a way to express myself
And in every rhyme, I will show you a sign
Through my lyrics, I will give you a message
Of the times where my music is growin'
My music is constantly evolving
And the power of my fans will be showin'
My fans will show their support
In everything that I say and everything that I do
My music is a reflection of myself
And to the people, I'll always be true
I am committed to my fans
So step off the stage, give us the mike
Let us perform and entertain the audience
So we can rock the people the way you would like
We will do our best to please the audience
'Cause we're the two MC's with all the skill
We are skilled MCs
We're down by law, and we know the deal
We understand the hip hop culture
There's only one thing we do, and we do it right
We only focus on one thing, which is hip hop
And that's rockin' party people with these here mics!
Our main goal is to entertain the audience with our lyrics and performative skills
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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Last Minute Heroics
Damn I miss scratching and mixing. They killed Queen in the mix. 💖💖💖
tk fox30
2020 and still banging.
Miami 808
Mr.Mixx is the most underrated hip hop dj/producer ever.
irving Magic
ESTAN VIEN CHIDAS SUS ROLAS DE 2 LIVE CREW DEVERIAN SACAR MAS KON ESTE DJ
Jarvis Daniels
It still hits hard today, peace to Mr Mixx
música favorita
Perfect song
jacb630
Another classic from the Ghetto Style DJ's. They ripped it on the Queen sample! Thanx 4 posting.
Paul Hewett
Dope beat !!
Joamir Serra
Mr Mixx arregaçou nos scratchs...muito bom....
Elvis Santana
Muito bom !