Mic Stance
Afu-Ra Lyrics


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[Intro: DJ Premier]
Yeah, Afu-Ra, the Body of the Life Force
Yo, you know how I do son (yeah)
Yeah, so why don't you (yeah)
Get on this mic and represent one time

[Afu-Ra]
Some MC's you know they artificial
Some get straight chewed like gristles, I blow like missiles
Lyrics run right through your tissues
Afu-Ra reformed serial killer, it's so much iller
How my sound rounds could bill-a
Straight up bodegas of thought ya come across
Rhymes so dope, one verse'll make you somersault
Intertwinin, alignin wit the timin
Enterprisin, uprisin surprisin
Perverted linguistics came to rip shit
Strapped for life word to mom's carry ten clips
My ink hits from backyards to basements
Loose lips sink ships, ya drown this quick
Superbly, my words be, like third degree
Word to me, thoughts higher than planes be
It's funny to me, how my stun shines the jewelry
My symmetry, follow me, wherever shadows be
Lyrical elixir, turntables and a mixer
Bust ya shit like a blister, yeah, one, two, how we do

[Chorus: DJ Premier scratches up samples]
"Afu-Ra"
"The Body of the Life Force"
"Rough and tough"
"Lyrical warrior"
"The Body of the Life Force"
"Microphone check one two"

[Afu-Ra]
Mic stance, starts the illustration
As I dive into creation, wit so much patience
Split my drink up your nation, but never cleanin it up
Stainin it up, molecules, my energy melt the cup
I'm usin fake MC's for target practice
To usurp your experts, will be my best work
I'm takin stripes, might snipe ya, cause I'm hyper
Will incite the shit too loose, I'll make it tighter
Flowin on and on like I was nylon
Sounds gong, check ti, Brook-nom to Saig-gong
My chord sweeps, from off beat to on beat
Lyrical symbolism, peep the visions
I make incisions, fabric of ghetto rhythms
You couldn't hold me, if you wore gloves or mittens
Lion of Judah type style, and you're forgiven
I set it straight, my jade pen obliterate
You titillate, chop you up for my shark bait
Incinerate your presence, scatter your ashes
And breeze by on the mic, like EZ passes

[Chorus 2X]

[Afu-Ra]
I'm kinda killin a, willin a, instillin a, billin a
Yo, yo you talkin MC's, ain't nothin similar
Scatter ya, batter ya, internally ratter ya
Even through your dental records, they'd never notice ya
A dope style, so pure you couldn't touch it
Couldn't nudge it, diesel men, couldn't budge it
Terroristic type tactic, get your ass kicked
Never rested, jah blessed it, never test it
Undrownable, unsoluble, prolific
Lyrical typhoon crossin the Pacific
Chosen by the mystic, mic ways, I rip it
Usurp it, sharp enough that it can hurt it
Depth wise, verse wise, ensurin that the surge hits
Words hit, I do work like arthroscopic
Surgery, now my rhymes lacked the masonry, kinetic energy
Thoughts cause the imagery, natural disaster
Earthquake type telepathy
Yeah, one, two, how we do





[Chorus 2X]

Overall Meaning

The song "Mic Stance" by Afu-Ra is an impressive display of his lyrical prowess as he asserts his dominance as a mic controller. The song opens with DJ Premier setting the stage for Afu-Ra to unleash his skills on the mic. Afu-Ra raps about how some MCs are artificial and lack the authenticity and skills required to make it in the game. He adds that his lyrics are so potent that they run right through the listener's tissues, and one can't help but move and feel it.


Afu-Ra delves into the specifics of his craft, bragging about his skills as he weaves words together with the ease of a master craftsman. He likens his lyrical skills to a surgeon's skills, performing arthroscopic surgery on his rhymes. Every line in the song is carefully crafted, and he delivers each with precision and clarity. His flow is on point as he rides the beat with ease - hopping on and off the rhythm with ease, adding melodic inflections to give his verses a lift.


Overall, "Mic Stance" is a full-on display of Afu-Ra's formidable talent as an MC. His lyrics are sharp, precise, and full of imagery that brings the song to life. His confidence in his abilities is palpable, and he delivers each rhyme with the authority of a true lyrical warrior.


Line by Line Meaning

Some MC's you know they artificial
There are some rappers who are fake and not authentic.


Some get straight chewed like gristles, I blow like missiles
Some rappers get easily defeated, but I am powerful and explosive in my rhymes.


Lyrics run right through your tissues
My rhymes are so impactful that they penetrate deeply into the listener's emotions.


Afu-Ra reformed serial killer, it's so much iller
I have transformed into a lyrical assassin, taking my skills to the next level.


How my sound rounds could bill-a
My rhymes are so strong, they could amass a huge following or even a fortune.


Rhymes so dope, one verse'll make you somersault
My rhymes are so impressive that they could literally make you want to do flips and tricks.


Intertwinin, alignin wit the timin
My rhymes are intricately woven and perfectly timed.


Enterprisin, uprisin surprisin
I am a dynamic entrepreneur, rising above and surpassing expectations.


Perverted linguistics came to rip shit
My unconventional use of language is here to shake things up and leave a lasting impact.


Strapped for life word to mom's carry ten clips
I am always armed and prepared with ten times the power and strength of my competitors.


My ink hits from backyards to basements
My rhymes reach from the streets to the underground, leaving a lasting impression on all who hear them.


Loose lips sink ships, ya drown this quick
Talking carelessly can lead to your ultimate downfall.


Superbly, my words be, like third degree
My rhymes are so intense and impressive that they could be likened to a third degree burn.


Word to me, thoughts higher than planes be
My thoughts and rhymes reach unimaginable heights, even higher than airplanes.


It's funny to me, how my stun shines the jewelry
It amazes me how my rhymes shine brighter than any jewelry.


My symmetry, follow me, wherever shadows be
My rhythm and flow are so perfect that they accompany me even in the darkest places.


Lyrical elixir, turntables and a mixer
My rhymes are like a magical potion, made even more powerful by the turntables and mixer.


Bust ya shit like a blister, yeah, one, two, how we do
I am here to demolish and destroy my competition, and I do it flawlessly.


Mic stance, starts the illustration
The microphone is my instrument, and my stance behind it signifies the start of my masterpiece.


As I dive into creation, wit so much patience
I pour all of my energy and patience into the creative process of making music.


Split my drink up your nation, but never cleanin it up
I cause a stir and leave my mark wherever I go, but I never clean up the mess I make.


Stainin it up, molecules, my energy melt the cup
Even inanimate objects are effected by the intensity of my energy and presence.


I'm usin fake MC's for target practice
I hone my skills and practice on rappers who aren't authentic or skilled.


To usurp your experts, will be my best work
My ultimate goal is to surpass even the experts in the industry and become the best in the game.


I'm takin stripes, might snipe ya, cause I'm hyper
I am highly skilled and quick to strike, taking down those who underestimate me.


Flowin on and on like I was nylon
My flow is endless and durable, much like nylon material.


Sounds gong, check ti, Brook-nom to Saig-gong
My music travels far and wide, reaching different parts of the world.


My chord sweeps, from off beat to on beat
My beats and rhythms are versatile, transitioning smoothly from offbeat to onbeat.


Lyrical symbolism, peep the visions
My rhymes are full of symbolism and deeper meanings, and listeners can discover new things each time they hear them.


I make incisions, fabric of ghetto rhythms
My rhymes cut deep and have a lasting impact on the fabric of urban music.


You couldn't hold me, if you wore gloves or mittens
No one can contain or hold me back, not even if they tried their hardest.


Lion of Judah type style, and you're forgiven
My style is powerful and regal, and I have the power to forgive those who have wronged me.


I set it straight, my jade pen obliterate
My rhymes are truthful, and I use them to destroy any opposition that comes my way.


You titillate, chop you up for my shark bait
I see through those who try to manipulate or deceive me, and I use their tactics against them.


Incinerate your presence, scatter your ashes
I am so talented and powerful that I can destroy my competition without leaving a trace of their existence behind.


And breeze by on the mic, like EZ passes
I effortlessly glide over the microphone, leaving nothing behind but the greatness of my rhymes.


I'm kinda killin a, willin a, instillin a, billin a
I am creating, building, and instilling greatness in everything I do.


Yo, yo you talkin MC's, ain't nothin similar
There's no one else out there like me, and those who try to imitate me are no match.


Scatter ya, batter ya, internally ratter ya
I am so powerful and fierce in my rhymes that I can scatter, batter, and even rattle my competition internally.


Even through your dental records, they'd never notice ya
I am so thorough and powerful that I can completely destroy and eradicate someone's existence without a trace.


A dope style, so pure you couldn't touch it
My rhymes are so perfect and smooth that they are untouchable and pure.


Couldn't nudge it, diesel men, couldn't budge it
My rhymes are unmovable and unshakeable, even for the strongest and most powerful of men.


Terroristic type tactic, get your ass kicked
My rhymes are so unforgiving and fierce that they can be compared to a form of terrorism, taking down anyone who opposes me.


Never rested, jah blessed it, never test it
I am constantly working and pushing myself to be better, and my success is a blessing from a higher power.


Undrownable, unsoluble, prolific
I am unstoppable and unsolvable, always producing and creating greatness.


Lyrical typhoon crossin the Pacific
My rhymes are like a powerful typhoon, crossing the ocean and leaving a path of destruction in its wake.


Chosen by the mystic, mic ways, I rip it
I have been chosen by a higher power to use my skills on the microphone to make a lasting impact.


Usurp it, sharp enough that it can hurt it
I am so skilled that I can take over the game and use it to hurt my competition.


Depth wise, verse wise, ensurin that the surge hits
My rhymes have immense depth and meaning, and they are designed to make a powerful impact on the listener.


Words hit, I do work like arthroscopic
My rhymes are precise, much like the work of a surgeon performing arthroscopic surgery.


Surgery, now my rhymes lacked the masonry, kinetic energy
My rhymes are so powerful and intense that they can break through the hardest materials and transmit kinetic energy.


Thoughts cause the imagery, natural disaster
My thoughts and imagination are so vivid and powerful that just thinking about them can create a natural disaster of emotions.


Earthquake type telepathy
My rhymes are so intense and powerful that they can cause tremors and movements in the minds of my listeners.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER E MARTIN, AARON OCOSICE PHILLIP

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