B-Boy Real McCoy
Aceyalone Lyrics

Yeah
Opening statement to start the song

Ah, this one's out of respect
Dedication to the listeners and supporters of hip-hop culture and music

To you and yours
Acknowledgment of the listeners and their personal relationships influenced by hip-hop culture

Ah
Exclamation of acknowledgement or agreement

I'm a b-boy, I'm the real McCoy
Self-identification as a true breakdancer and genuine hip-hop artist

I'm chocolate all over like an Almond Joy
Reference to skin color and trait comparison to a candy bar

What's up party people in the place to be
Greetings to the audience and recognition of the venue

Gather round for a minute and check the MC
Invitation to pay attention and listen to the rapper and his lyrics

I really don't know what you expectin from me
Admission of uncertainty towards audience's expectations

But I was born and raised to rock over the beat
Self-explanation of upbringing and artistic ability

See, me and my homies got some tight-ass raps
Acknowledgement of fellow artists and their impressive rhyming skills

It is time we put the hometeam back on the map
Desire to represent and promote the local hip-hop scene

All you radio stations play a whole lotta crap
Criticism towards mainstream media's lack of appreciation for quality hip-hop music

It's like I'm hungry at the table and you feedin me scrap
Comparison of the rapper's hunger for exposure and radio's limited support for true hip-hop artists

So this one's for the people who can ride the wave
Dedication to fans and listeners who appreciate and enjoy authentic hip-hop

And go into the battle and come out unscathed
Acknowledgement of hip-hop's competitive and often confrontational nature

See, my only regret is that I probably never gave
Admission of remorse for not doing enough for the hip-hop community

Enough back to hip-hop for the life it saved
Recognition of the positive impact hip-hop culture had on the rapper's life

So ride along with us as we lick this shot
Encouragement to the audience to accompany the artist on the hip-hop journey

For anybody who put it down, we never forgot
Appreciation for fellow hip-hop artists who contributed and influenced the genre

See, we give it all we got, cause it's how we was taught
Explanation of artist's dedication to hip-hop and their upbringing

And it only takes a second just to blow up the spot
Acknowledgment of hip-hop's potential for quick and intense impact

We keep it lit like weed, indeed the rare breed
Reference to unique hip-hop style and identity

They barely did enough of us for their needs
Criticism towards media and society's tokenization of hip-hop culture

Our fans, some r&b, most hip-hop and rave
Description of the artist's audience and appreciation for various music genres

I'm dark-skinned, baby, and I get you sun-bathed
Statement of physical appearance and attraction

Once the track's laid that Jissm made
Reference to the music producer and their creative process

I become a slave to the beat, don't know how to behave
Artist's deep immersion and passion towards music creation

We kept it true, what else did you expect us to do?
Confirmation of the artist's authenticity and dedication to true hip-hop culture

Now I'm beggin you to come and spin a record or two
Invitation to a DJ to play the artist's music and help promote it

I'm on the prowl in the here and now I'll be cold
Artist's confidence and determination towards current and future success

To you so-called MC's who want to get bold
Challenge to other rappers who claim to be great but lack skills or authenticity

You'll be showed in the worst ways
Warning to other rappers of the artist's competitive and confrontational nature

I'm seasoned for battle cause of Project Blowed Thursdays
Reference to the artist's hip-hop collective and regular performances that helped hone his skills

I'm a wordsmith, now that we've settled into two thou
Reiteration of artist's talent and mention of current year's timeframe

we gotta represent somehow (somehow)
Acknowledgement of the need to promote and represent hip-hop culture and music

It's talent in the ghetto that we'll have to employ
Recognition of the often forgotten and overlooked hip-hop artists in the inner city

With melanin in em they'll seek to destroy
Reference to external societal forces seeking to undermine and damage hip-hop culture

I'm a rudeboy, I'm the real mccoy
Self-identification as a genuine and authentic hip-hop artist with rudeboy persona

You want to make noise, make noise
Challenge to other hip-hop artists to make bold and impactful music

Aceyalone (& Abstract Rude)
Acknowledgement of fellow artist Abstract Rude

be boys make some noise (b-boys)
Encouragement for breakdancers to participate and support hip-hop culture

be girls make some noise
Encouragement for female listeners and participants in hip-hop culture

(It's workin)
Positive affirmation of the impact of hip-hop music and culture

Work it out
Encouragement to dance and express oneself through music and movement

Cause we was at the party when the jam was live
Storytelling of past experiences and participation in live hip-hop events

And it really wasn't poppin' until we arrived
Self-claim of impact and influence on the quality and energy of a hip-hop party

We was hangin' out at the club before we can drive
Reference to early life experiences and participation in hip-hop culture

With big afros like the Jackson Five
Visual comparison of artist's physical appearance to iconic music group

Comin' out the house late, makin' it home safe
Acknowledgment of risky behaviors and importance of personal safety

b-boys in the place, just had to show my face
Reference to artist's participation in breakdancing culture and desire to be seen and appreciated

Soon after that I discovered my instrument
Personal reference to the artist's creative process and musical talent

As soon as I picked her up we got intimate
Reference to the artist's deep passion and personal connection with music creation

Big up to my homeboys who know this tune
Acknowledgement of fellow artists and listeners who share appreciation for the artist's music

Microphone Mike and my man T-Spoon (Heavyweight)
Shoutouts to fellow artists and collaborators

Aceyalone just stepped in the room
Final self-reiteration of artist's name and presence

Now we know the flavor's in here the party resumes
Confirmation of artist's impact and influence on the hip-hop party and culture

Alright
Closing statement and end of the song