Take a Ride
Akua Naru Lyrics

Who - Who - Who wanna ride with 'Ku
Akua is asking who wants to ride with her and go on a journey

Experience rebirth inside the womb
Akua invites her listener to begin a transformative experience

Hip-Hop of the higher truth
Akua describes her style as being part of the culture of Hip-Hop, one that aims to reveal a deeper truth

Only the minds of few
Akua suggests that her music is meant for those who are discerning and open-minded

Aspire to, behold what the fire do
Akua encourages her listeners to aspire to something greater and to witness the transformative potential of true passion

Murder ya track like I'm hired to
Akua boasts about her ability to dominate a track and leave a powerful impression

Cause the man to supply ya too
Akua invites her listener to join her on her journey of self-discovery and self-expression

So let me ride with you
Akua reiterates her invitation to join her on her journey

I break terror like Al Qaeda crew
Akua is a powerful figure who can instill fear in her opponents, much like a terrorist group

And walk smooth like I'm ridin' through
Akua moves with confidence and grace

And hypnotize the room
Akua commands the attention of those around her and puts them under her spell

Some macaroni as we drivin' to
Akua suggests that she is enjoying a snack while on her journey

I turn it out like MacGeyver do
Akua has the ability to make things happen and solve problems creatively, much like the character MacGeyver

Now hear the sirens boom
Akua creates a sense of urgency and excitement

Rap from the gutter to the choir pew
Akua can appeal to a wide range of people and has a diverse repertoire

I got the jazz like the Tribe Called crew
Akua has a jazz-influenced style, like the group A Tribe Called Quest

I cross covers like it's '92
Akua is a versatile artist who can move between different genres and styles effortlessly

And peep the science doom
Akua references the philosophical underpinnings of her artistry

From 8-track down to vinyl too
Akua has a deep appreciation for the history of Hip-Hop music and technology

My sound swoop down to climb with you
Akua's music is powerful enough to move her listeners and elevate them

I'm from the line that you -
Akua is from a lineage of powerful and transformative artists

Wack MC's step aside for 'Ku
Akua is a skilled rapper who can easily outshine less talented artists

I'm passin' fists with some violent views
Akua's music is passionate and intense, with a sharp and critical perspective

I switch a side like ooh
Akua is adaptable and can move between different modes and styles easily

Keep 'em on ... like Rose Nylund do
Akua maintains her composure and stays focused on her goals, like the character Rose Nylund from the show The Golden Girls

And doo-doo on you from the height of Zeus
Akua is so powerful that she can metaphorically defecate on lesser artists from the highest heights

We was happenin' since Raj' and Re runnin' 'em
Akua is part of a long tradition of Hip-Hop music that goes back to the early days of the genre

Gunnin' 'em, off the stage revised the pun again
Akua is skilled at wordplay and can easily take out her opponents using clever puns and witticisms

Known to tip the bouncer just to let my little cousin in
Akua is generous and kind-hearted, willing to bend the rules to help her family

Old tan salons - but wait - I stay sunnin' 'em
Akua is not afraid to stand out and be different, even in an industry that values conformity

Stuntin' with my estrogen perfume the room of punishment
Akua's femininity is a source of strength and power for her and she can use it to intimidate others

Hip-Hop tourette fits a-fumblin' and mumblin'
Akua's passion for Hip-Hop sometimes overwhelms her and she can become incoherent and manic

I shapeshift and take the form of Susan Cunningham
Akua is an adaptable artist who can change her style to fit the context, much like the character Susan Cunningham from the film The Bodyguard

Today I'm just cool - The self-governin' stop frontin' when
Akua is confident and collected, in control of her artistry and her life

Non-profit MC's my mental state fundin' 'em
Akua is willing to support other artists, even if they are not making a profit

When I'm alone, I outnumber them
Akua is powerful even when she is by herself and can easily dominate lesser artists

When I'm behind, I'm in front of them
Akua is always ahead of the game, even when she appears to be behind

They glorified sufferin'
Akua criticizes the glorification of pain and suffering in Hip-Hop music

Breast-fed the track
Akua has a deep connection to Hip-Hop music, like a mother feeding her child

But they won't say I love it then
Akua feels that she does not get the recognition she deserves for her contributions to Hip-Hop music

Property values rise the minute 'Ku stumble in
Akua brings something special to whatever situation she is in and can elevate it to a new level

I smack springs straight 'till summer in
Akua's music has the power to move people for an extended period of time, including throughout the summer season

While your cats fall for winter wonderland
Akua's music has more staying power than other artists' music, which she suggests fades away quickly

Wonderin' - why we were strugglin' to construct -
Akua reflects on the challenges of being an artist and creating something new and meaningful

But since it's up again
Akua is optimistic about the future, despite the challenges of the past

Type to get on his lap - Bump and grind it up again
Akua is unapologetic about her sexuality and her ability to use it to her advantage

Make my man scream "Oh dear" like Mr. Snuffleupagus
Akua has a powerful sexual presence and can bring pleasure to her partners

Got heads from BK to Bangkok bumpin' this
Akua's music is loved by people from Brooklyn (BK) to Bangkok, suggesting its broad appeal

Nympho flow - to let you know - who you fuckin' with
Akua's music is explicit and sexual, and she wants her listeners to know what they are getting into

I'm the reason why Kriss Kross was jump-jumpin' it
Akua is a powerful and influential figure in Hip-Hop music, and was an inspiration to the duo Kriss Kross

Make hardcore thugs finger's snap, double-dutch and skip
Akua's music can inspire even the toughest of men to dance and have fun

Hustled 'em - Yanked a MPC chord from under them
Akua has a competitive spirit and will do whatever it takes to come out on top, even if it means taking something from someone else

Save the gun talk for NRA - But Charles and hustlin'
Akua criticizes rappers who glorify violence and guns in their music and suggests that there are more important things to focus on, like success and creative expression

Keep the wack rap to BET discoverin'
Akua suggests that there is a lot of bad Hip-Hop music out there, and that it should be left to TV networks like BET to discover

We be the hip-hop behind the jungle gym
Akua identifies herself as part of a group of Hip-Hop artists who are still experimenting and evolving, much like children playing on a jungle gym

I - married the written flick by Charles Dutton and -
Akua has a deep appreciation for literature and has been inspired by the writings of Charles Dutton

Hype the crowd up, and leave the stage like George Jefferson
Akua knows how to work a crowd and can leave them energized and excited, much like the character George Jefferson from the show The Jeffersons

Get your hands up
Akua commands her listeners to raise their hands and get into her music

And just ride to this
Akua invites her listeners to let go and enjoy the moment, taking a journey with her through her music

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