Flip
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This is how you flip the microphone
The artist is about to explain how to perform well on the microphone.

How you flip the microphone
The artist is emphasizing the importance of proper technique when rapping.

And I want stop flippin shit until I'm forced to retire because...
The artist will continue to perform at a high level until they are no longer able to.

I knew had to have since the day I first met her
The artist knew they had a passion for rapping since the beginning.

Spent the rest of my life writing down ways to get her
The artist has spent their life perfecting their craft and finding ways to improve their performance.

I really didn't know what I was doin back then
In the beginning of their career, the artist lacked the necessary knowledge and experience to perform well.

But now my g's so tight I flip her and her friends
The artist's rapping skills have greatly improved and they are now able to perform impressively for a larger audience.

And bring those mic pimps - they ain't no match
The artist is confident in their skills and knows they are superior to other rappers.

Flippin like tricks, the ones I smash know it's no strings attached
The artist has casual relationships with the people they perform for, and they know there is no commitment involved.

Fake players, flash trappings, some fall for the booty
Other rappers may try to impress with superficial things, but the artist doesn't fall for those tactics.

I finesse 'em on they back and aim an inch above the booty
The artist uses their skill to impress and entertain their audience, without resorting to crude or explicit lyrics.

When I rip, they can get freaky like a porno movie
The artist's performance can be exhilarating and exciting for their audience, like a pornographic film.

I rock it like Jet Li, you beat it like Hong Kong Phooey
The artist performs like a skilled martial artist, while others lack the same prowess.

You a cartoon character like Huey, Dewey or Louie
Other rappers lack the authenticity and realism of the artist's performances.

With the mic thrust I tear it down like a tsunami
The artist's performances are powerful and intense, like a tsunami's destructive force.

Destroy the walls like a one man army
The artist can overpower their competition and dominate the stage alone.

That's why you pay to (?) and I funk for free
The artist is skilled and entertaining enough to perform for free, while others have to charge for their services.

I wreck the hundreds across seas
The artist performs well across the world, reaching audiences in many countries.

I even killed emcees for disrespecting my ladies
The artist has defeated other rappers who have shown disrespect towards the artist's fellow performers.

The thought of rippin them makes me crazy
The artist is deeply passionate about performing and defeating their competition.

Soundsystems crowd for (uh) me
The artist's performances are so impressive that they are popular among sound system crowds.

Fill em up with gems to teach the babies
The artist's performances have a deeper purpose beyond entertainment, to provide education and guidance for young people.

But this is type explicit, so Parental Advisory
The artist's lyrics and performances may contain explicit content and require a warning for parents.

You'll probably never see it on MTV Rockumentary
The artist's performances are too raw and real to be depicted in a sanitized, mainstream documentary.

Me and she be fighting for justice and equality
The artist and their fellow performers strive for fairness and balance in their performances and in the music industry.

Although her friends still make me horny
The artist is still attracted to the performers they work with, despite the professional relationship.

I'm an emcee - flip em if they press up on me
The artist is confident in their skills and can impress and dominate other rappers who try to challenge them.

Everyone I bone did moan and groan
The artist's performances are satisfying for their audience, who respond with enthusiastic praise.

Peace... Jeru the Damaja, Perverted Monks, right now
The artist acknowledges other performers they have respect for and are collaborating with.

Wit my boys from Grand Central, doin it like that
The artist is performing with other collaborators who are equally skilled and impressive.

Brooklyn, USA - Manchester, UK
The artist and their collaborators come from different parts of the world but share a love of and skill for hip hop music.

Know what I mean? Across seas... like that
The artist emphasizes the international reach and appeal of hip hop music.

The only thing you feel is the pain
The artist's performances are so intense and powerful that the audience feels the intensity and emotion of the music.