1nce Again feat. Tammy Lucas
A Tribe Called Quest Lyrics

You on point phife?
Are you ready and prepared, Phife?

Once again tip
Tip is being acknowledged for being on point.

Word
An exclamation to signal agreement or approval.

Watch me bust they shit
I am going to surpass their expectations and excel.

Oh, you did it to me once again my friend I swear you do it to me everytime 'Cause you stay crazy on my mind Yo you got it goin on (say word), on and on and on On and on and on
The person being addressed always impresses and captivates the artist with their talents and abilities.

This is the year that I come in and just devastate
I will dominate this year with my skills and talent.

My style is great ask your peoples can I dominate?
My unique style is praised and well-known, can I become a dominant force?

My rhymes are harder than last night's erection
My rhymes are powerful and unbeatable, like an erection.

Don't play me close, I'll have this mic up in your rear section
Don't underestimate me, or I will easily overpower you with my talent.

My shit is lovely simply meaning that my joint is tight
My music is beautiful and appealing, meaning it's of good quality.

Sometimes I might catch a severe case of writer's block But by the end of the day you'll be on my jock
I may struggle with creativity at times, however, I will always come back stronger than before.

My name's malik my hobby's putting mc's to the test And if you front I'll put my foot up in your freaking chest
I enjoy challenging other rappers, and I'm not afraid to fight back if I feel disrespected.

Freestyle fanatic, and never will it ever stop You crew is loose, you might just want to call the cops
I am obsessed with freestyling and will continue to do it forever. Your crew is unorganized and may need to be reported.

Aye, yo I gotta put some action on paper Make sure my verse jump up and spread out like the raper The only tip I got for a waiter Is watch the doorknob hit me where the dirty dog shoulda' bit me
I need to write something meaningful that resonates with people. Like a rapist, I want my verse to spread around. If you're a waiter, make sure to close the door before you exit as it may hit me where it hurts.

That was my train of thought, but for so long I fought Now I'm at a level supreme to the devil
That was my thought process, but I faced many challenges. Now I'm at a level where I'm better than the devil himself.

So turn up the bass and lay low on the treble We be the real mc's and you dead, bring a shovel
Make the music louder and focus on the bass instead of the treble. We are real MCs and you are out of your league.

Revitalize, the vital tribe nigga, what? The ladies sweat the style like the squirrel sweat the nuts
We must bring our group back to life, the important tribe is what we are. Women love our style as much as squirrels love their nuts.

You know a fellas good for the moola Don't smoke no woolas, read the name call me slick tip the ruler
I am great at making money, but I don't smoke weed. My nickname's Slick Tip the Ruler.

Yo I've been treading on this globe man for twenty-five joints Sometimes shaitan got me by the pressure points
I've been living on this earth for 25 years and life gets difficult at times.

But I can break a fella down like sex You eat wheat chex but still light in the ass and can't flex
I can tear someone down just like sex breaks people down. You may eat healthy, but you can't back up your words.

If one nigga front I'mma make more pay 'Cause tonight, we gettin off like o. j
If one person challenges me, I'll make them pay. Tonight's gonna be wild like O.J. Simpson's infamous car chase.

And yo I got a dawg that bites, fuck the barking Yo I got a crew with the beats and the smarts and
I have a dog that can bite and fight when necessary. I also have a team that is both talented and intelligent.

I fought my shit up on linden in the one-nine-two Forever writing never biting ain't shit else to do
I worked hard at my craft on Linden avenue. I never copied anyone and devoted my time to writing.

Hoping to battle, but most mc's ain't ready yet But if they utter one word then it's as good as set
I'm looking for a battle, but most rappers aren't ready yet. If they say even one word, I've already won.

You have mc's dropping bombs that's incredible Some of the brothers, their styles are just despicable
Some rappers are very impressive and great at what they do. However, some of them lack talent and creativity.

As for me see I just do how I love to do Try to deny me of my props then I'll be seeing you
I do what I love and follow my passion. If you try to take credit for my work, you'll hear from me.

Most of you suckers wanna be down for the tag along The freaking fame, someone tell em that this shit ain't games
Most people want to be associated with us for the sake of popularity. But they need to understand that our work is not a game.

You gots to do this from your heart meaning your inner soul And if it's real only then will you be on a roll
You have to be passionate about what you're doing and act from your true self. Only by being genuine can you succeed.

I try to stay on top my game there ain't no time to lose Four albums deep as a quester but still we payin' dues
I always strive to be the best, and I don't have time to waste. We've released four albums as a group, but we still have to prove ourselves.

So hear me out one time, you gots to be yourself 'Cause if you ain't yourself you end up by your freaking self
Listen to what I'm saying: you must always be true to yourself. Otherwise, you'll be alone and unhappy.

I'm coming rugged with the linden boule type of slang And yo, we'll see who can hang yo
I'm being aggressive and using slang from Linden Boulevard. We'll see who can keep up.

Ayo that kid is marvelous
That kid is incredible and amazing.