Underground
Babu Lyrics
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What does it mean to be UNDERGROUND?
It means you gotta be free to be UNDERGROUND
Yo, you got your own key when you're UNDERGROUND
If you're listening to me yo you UNDERGROUND
It's time that I open with a thunder sound
Now look around your own town for the UNDERGROUND
You ain't a MC, you ain't UNDERGROUND
You could be platinum or gold, hot or cold
But it's the respect you hold that's UNDERGROUND
When the critics don't get, that for the streets you spit it
When your lyric they fear, that's UNDERGROUND
[Chorus]
Yo, white kids, black kids, skinny kids, fat kids
Them Asian cats be UNDERGROUND
Chicanos, Palestinians, Milanos, fuck the Lone Ranger
Where's Tanto? That's UNDERGROUND
Freddie Foxxx, Blackalicious, Kweli
M.O.P., GangStarr that's UNDERGROUND
Mad Lion, Smif-N-Wessun, Buckshot
Armageddeon T.S. that's UNDERGROUND, UHH!
[Chorus]
Yo, the t'cha returns, I told y'all I went to Cali to learn
And that shit was UNDERGROUND
If the cops be eyein you, cause survive is what you try to do
Yo I'm wit you, you UNDERGROUND
If it's justice you want, and you protest the ice they flaunt
You want skills that's UNDERGROUND
Yo it's not about a rugger rapper, or an actor
It's about your subject matter that's UNDERGROUND
LOOK!
[Chorus]
Chevonne Dean from Ruff Ryders, all the Outsiderz
Young Zee, that's UNDERGROUND
When all your money's spent, and you're still hangin on
to 50 Cent (get it) you UNDERGROUND
When you rep the collective consciousness of hip-hop
Not hip-pop, you UNDERGROUND
Yo it ain't about jewels, bitches and cars
It's about Nas, that's UNDERGROUND, yo!
[Chorus]
To be underground simply means that you're down
for the struggle, get 'em up, that's UNDERGROUND
You could be a classy lady or a whore
But if you protest the war, for sure, you UNDERGROUND
If the government can't see you, or deceive you
You love your people, believe you UNDERGROUND
If you refuse to play the game, you go against the grain
You ridin the train, you UNDERGROUND - get it!
[Chorus]
Yo, yo, that blast from the past, like Grandmaster Caz
Bam and Flash, that's UNDERGROUND
Doug E. Fresh, Lord Finesse, KRS
If you listenin to this you UNDERGROUND
Turn it up now KRS about to show you how
They go wow, BLAOW for the UNDERGROUND
Mr. Walt, Evil Dee, KRS, BDP
Kenny P, that's UNDERGROUND - do it!
[Chorus]
(Alright!) Turn it up ah, turn it up ah
Turn it up ah, turn it up ah
Turn it up ah, turn it up ah
Turn it up if you UNDERGROUND - LISTEN!
The song "Underground" by Babu is a tribute to the underground hip-hop scene. The chorus asks the question "what does it mean to be underground?", then goes on to answer it. Being underground means being free, having your own voice, and holding respect. Babu believes that being underground is not about commercial success but instead about representing the streets.
The verses of the song go on to talk about different groups of people who are part of the underground despite their differences. This includes white, black, Asian, and Latino people, as well as those who protest injustice or refuse to play by the rules of the music industry. Babu also pays homage to some of the most important figures in the genre, including Grandmaster Caz, KRS-One, and Nas.
Ultimately, Babu's message is that the underground is about unity and representing the people. It's not about fame, money, or material possessions. Being underground means staying true to your roots and using your voice to uplift others.
Line by Line Meaning
What does it mean to be UNDERGROUND?
The singer asks what it means to be underground in the music world.
It means you gotta be free to be UNDERGROUND
Being underground means you have the freedom to express yourself.
Yo, you got your own key when you're UNDERGROUND
Underground musicians hold their own keys to success.
If you're listening to me yo you UNDERGROUND
Those who listen to this music are themselves underground.
Now look around your own town for the UNDERGROUND
The artist encourages listeners to seek out local underground musicians.
You ain't a MC, you ain't UNDERGROUND
If you're not a true MC, you are not underground.
But it's the respect you hold that's UNDERGROUND
Respect is important in the underground music community.
When the critics don't get, that for the streets you spit it
If the critics don't understand who the music is for, it's probably underground.
When your lyric they fear, that's UNDERGROUND
When your lyrics make people afraid, you are underground.
Yo, white kids, black kids, skinny kids, fat kids
People of all backgrounds can be underground musicians.
Them Asian cats be UNDERGROUND
Asian musicians are also part of the underground scene.
Where's Tanto? That's UNDERGROUND
Tanto, a character from The Lone Ranger, is not underground. The artist rejects mainstream culture.
If it's justice you want, and you protest the ice they flaunt
Those who seek justice and protest police violence are likely to be underground musicians.
Yo it ain't about jewels, bitches and cars
Materialistic things do not define the underground.
To be underground simply means that you're down
Being underground means you are committed to fighting for a cause.
You could be a classy lady or a whore
Women of all backgrounds can be part of the underground community.
If the government can't see you, or deceive you
The government cannot control or manipulate the underground.
If you refuse to play the game, you go against the grain
Acting against mainstream music culture makes you part of the underground scene.
Turn it up if you UNDERGROUND - LISTEN!
The singer invites those who are underground to listen loudly and proudly.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARK BATSON, TREVOR LAWRENCE JR., MARSHALL MATHERS, DAWAUN PARKER, ANDRE YOUNG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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