Cliff Notes
Action Bronson Statik Selektah Lyrics


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Pussy rap, dental damn beaver trap
That thrill is gone, I'm here to bring the fever back
To the streets, pumping out the big whips
Torpedo rhymes strong enough to sink ships
Two tone grip, Brother Mouzone shit
Better move on bitch, or else it's on, trick
I'm en fuego, I ain't even in my zone yet
I spit the shit to make you're motherfuckin' dome sweat
Queens-bred, no Packer but a cheese head
Fat ass, fucking pussy until she's dead
Suede foot, looking like an Indian
Cuisine, straight from the Caribbean
Long jackets, made from an amphibian
Bag of money, split with my committee and
Break it down, vision on the dollars
Dipping the impalas, chilling with my scholars

Get it?
I am not illiterate
Not, not!
Not even a little bit!
Straight up, I make the music just for you!
Nothing, nothing like an idiot!
Get it?
I am not illiterate
Not, not!
Not even a little bit!
Straight up, I make the music just for you!
Nothing, nothing like an idiot!

Call me John Bon Journo, hopping out the Volvo
Ratchet on the leg, dipping from the po-po!
Since a youth I've been labeled as a loco
I sell it but I never laced the nasal with the coco
Urban hippie, muffle with the green thumbs
Seven grams a purple to my neck'll leave my feet numb
Scoop a bitch, Portuguese sweet buns
Serve a dick like an elephant that's three tons
Her pussy whistle like my father out the window
Remind us that it's dinner time I'm lighting up the Indo
And when I go inside I think I might just play Nintendo
Call a Shortie from the heights have her play with my colembo
Uh, just let me catch my little breath an shit you won't accept a kid
Cause your destiny is for deficit
Me, you see I spit like epileptic shit
That's two options; it's either you fear me or you respect the kid

Get it?
I am not illiterate
Not, not!
Not even a little bit!
Straight up, I make the music just for you!
Nothing, nothing like an idiot!
Get it?
I am not illiterate
Not, not!
Not even a little bit!
Straight up, I make the music just for you!
Nothing, nothing like an idiot!

Mind like Watson, Fluent in the nuance
Van Damme Bronson, Alligator shoe on
Spin kick to the dick I'm eating dim sum
Right up in the tea room
You don't want to rerun!
Moon struck, splatter your platoon up
Hard times, drugs out the balloon
Beauty like a butterfly, flying out cocoon
Urban love and central village right by the lagoon
Uh, that's my grandfather, add a little cream of tartar
Make the grams harder
Now your Shortie hold me tighter than the dance partner
Pull the viper out my pants on her
Honey hit the tune I'll let it dance on her
Like a gypsy, hookers in Poughkeepsie
7 homies with me everybody's smoking fifties
990 add 2 that's my shoes
Reflect light like sun shining in the hot noon!

Get it?
I am not illiterate
Not, not!
Not even a little bit!




Straight up, I make the music just for you!
Nothing, nothing like an idiot!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Action Bronson/Statik Selektah's song Cliff Notes are a mix of playful bravado and clever wordplay. The rapper confidently declares that he is there to revive and bring back the heat into the streets with his rhymes. He talks about his love for women, boasting about his sexual prowess, and describing himself as an en fuego (on fire) spitting rhymes that make people sweat. The lyrics touch on his Queens-bred origin, his love for money, clothes, and cars, all while playing with words and associations.


The rapper uses wordplay, puns, and double entendres to impress and entertain his listeners. For example, he uses the phrase "dental damn beaver trap," which sounds like "dental dam" but also alludes to a trap for catching beavers. He refers to himself as "John Bon Journo," punning on the name of the musician John Bonham. He uses the phrase "urban hippie" to describe himself, juxtaposing two seemingly opposing concepts.


Overall, the lyrics to Cliff Notes are a testament to Action Bronson/Statik Selektah's lyrical prowess and ability to entertain and impress through his wordplay and creativity.


Line by Line Meaning

Pussy rap, dental damn beaver trap
I am tired of these non-threatening, superficial rappers and their music that feels contrived and humdrum.


That thrill is gone, I’m here to bring the fever back
I am here to revitalize the excitement and energy in the music scene.


To the streets, pumping out the big whips
I am taking my music to the streets and pumping out powerful beats that will make everyone dance.


Torpedo rhymes strong enough to sink ships
My rap lyrics are full of hard-hitting punches and can take down other rappers in the scene.


Two-tone grip, Brother Mouzone shit
I am holding it down with an EDI Mean-like grip and packing the lyrical firepower of Brother Mouzone from The Wire.


Better move on bitch, or else it's on, trick
If other rappers mess with me, they will face the consequences because I am not one to back down from a fight.


I'm en fuego, I ain't even in my zone yet
I am already on fire, but I haven't even reached my full potential yet.


I spit the shit to make you're motherfuckin' dome sweat
My rhymes are so good that they will make you sweat and feel like you are in the middle of a hot and heavy workout.


Queens-bred, no Packer but a cheese head
I was born and raised in Queens and I may not be a Green Bay Packers fan, but I still sport a cheese hat with pride.


Fat ass, fucking pussy until she’s dead
I have a thing for large butts and I will go hard in bed until the sun comes up.


Suede foot, looking like an Indian
I am rocking some fresh suede shoes and they make me look like a Native American warrior ready for battle.


Cuisine, straight from the Caribbean
I am serving up some spicy, flavorful food that comes straight from the Caribbean.


Long jackets, made from an amphibian
My long jackets are made from waterproof material that comes from amphibians such as frogs.


Bag of money, split with my committee and
I have a bag full of money that I am sharing with my crew and inner circle.


Break it down, vision on the dollars
I am focused on making money and am carefully analyzing every penny that goes in and out of my pocket.


Dipping the impalas, chilling with my scholars
I am cruising around in my vintage Chevy Impala and hanging out with my intellectual and knowledgeable friends.


Get it?
Do you understand the message I am trying to convey?


I am not illiterate
Contrary to popular belief, I am not uneducated and can communicate my ideas effectively.


Not, not!
There is absolutely no doubt that I am not illiterate.


Not even a little bit!
I am not illiterate, not even in the slightest.


Straight up, I make the music just for you!
I am creating music specifically for my fans and listeners and have their interests in mind.


Nothing, nothing like an idiot!
I am not unintelligent or foolish; on the contrary, I am highly intelligent and talented.


Call me John Bon Journo, hopping out the Volvo
My name is John Bon Journo and I am stepping out of my Volvo.


Ratchet on the leg, dipping from the po-po!
I have a weapon strapped to my leg and am running away from the police.


Since a youth I've been labeled as a loco
Ever since I was young, people have called me crazy and unpredictable.


I sell it but I never laced the nasal with the coco
I may sell drugs, but I never tamper with them or add any dangerous substances like cocaine.


Urban hippie, muffle with the green thumbs
I am an urban hippie with a passion for nature and agriculture.


Seven grams a purple to my neck'll leave my feet numb
Smoking seven grams of purple weed will leave me feeling so high that I won't be able to feel my feet.


Scoop a bitch, Portuguese sweet buns
I am picking up a Portuguese woman with a nice body and a sweet personality.


Serve a dick like an elephant that's three tons
I am well-endowed and can satisfy my partner like an elephant with its massive trunk.


Her pussy whistle like my father out the window
Her vagina is so tight and makes such a high-pitched noise during sex that it sounds like my father whistling out the window.


Remind us that it's dinner time I’m lighting up the Indo
The high-pitched noise reminds me of dinner time, so I light up some marijuana to further enhance my appetite.


And when I go inside I think I might just play Nintendo
After having sex, I might just play some old-school Nintendo games.


Call a Shortie from the heights have her play with my colembo
I am calling a woman from the Heights and having her play with my penis.


Uh, just let me catch my little breath an shit you won’t accept a kid
Excuse me while I catch my breath; I am confident that you will not reject my music if you give it a chance.


Cause your destiny is for deficit
If you do not give my music a chance, you will miss out on the opportunity to have a fulfilling life.


Me, you see I spit like epileptic shit
I have a unique, intense style of rapping that is comparable to the uncontrollable movements associated with epilepsy.


That's two options; it's either you fear me or you respect the kid
When it comes to my music, you either have to be terrified of me or show me the respect I deserve.


Mind like Watson, Fluent in the nuance
My mind is like that of Sherlock Holmes' assistant John Watson, and I am fluent in the subtle meanings and implications of words and phrases.


Van Damme Bronson, Alligator shoe on
I am a combination of martial arts superstar Jean-Claude Van Damme and myself, and am wearing a pair of stylish alligator shoes.


Spin kick to the dick I'm eating dim sum
I am delivering a powerful martial arts move to the groin area while simultaneously enjoying a tasty meal of dim sum.


Right up in the tea room
I am currently in the tea room where dim sum is commonly served.


You don't want to rerun!
You do not want to experience what has already happened.


Moon struck, splatter your platoon up
I am like the moon, striking and destroying your army with explosive force.


Hard times, drugs out the balloon
During difficult times, people tend to turn to drugs that are delivered through balloons.


Beauty like a butterfly, flying out cocoon
I am beautiful like a butterfly and am ready to emerge from my cocoon to show the world my true beauty.


Urban love and central village right by the lagoon
I am surrounded by love in my urban environment and am close to a peaceful lagoon in the center of the village.


That’s my grandfather, add a little cream of tartar
That recipe comes from my grandfather and can be improved with a little bit of cream of tartar.


Make the grams harder
I need to make my measurement of drugs stronger or more potent.


Now your Shortie hold me tighter than the dance partner
My girl is holding onto me tightly and intimately, as if we were dancing together.


Pull the viper out my pants on her
I am taking out my penis from my pants and engaging in sexual intercourse with her.


Honey hit the tune I’ll let it dance on her
My girl is making me horny and I am about to have sex with her.


Like a gypsy, hookers in Poughkeepsie
I am wandering around like a gypsy and finding hookers in the town of Poughkeepsie.


7 homies with me everybody's smoking fifties
I am rolling with seven of my friends and we are all smoking marijuana that costs fifty dollars per gram.


990 add 2 that’s my shoes
My shoes cost 992 dollars.


Reflect light like sun shining in the hot noon!
My shoes are so shiny that they reflect light just like the sun shining on a hot afternoon.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ARIYAN ARSLANI

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@KnobCRICK

THIS MAN RIGHT HERE FOR PRESIDENT. ACTION IS BUMPIN OOONTZ

@GoodxJ

so fire! 🔥

@chicago23cub

Sick beat

@hookito-music

Next level really

@ztpdx

hoppin out the volvo, ratchet on the leg, dippin from the popo

@Groovydrew96

aye shout out to poughkeepsie

@darceybleu3744

Harlem Shake themesong
Breezy gotta battle Big Tee

@moustafachoucair506

From Montreal, with love. Track #5

https://soundcloud.com/moustafachoucair/a-deeper-rap-odyssey-2

@JDoak92

/watch?v=5pEtJml68XQ attempt over the instrumental

@alanmoser4523

Best song on the whole album.. and it wasn't even on this album!!HA