Rock the Mic
Beanie Sigel Feat. Freeway Lyrics

Ho!....Ho!....Ho!...
Beanie Sigel making a boisterous announcement to catch listeners' attention.

Bounce
Freeway's one-word introduction to the song.

Holla
Beanie Sigel's slang for 'listen' or 'pay attention.'

Bounce....bounce....bounce
Repetition of 'bounce' to set the rhythm and tone of the song.

It's B Sige in the place with Young Free
Beanie Sigel along with Freeway proudly announcing their presence and collaboration.

And I got what it takes to rock the mic right yeah
Beanie Sigel boasting his ability to rap skillfully and entertain his audience.

Still watch what you say out your mouth
Beanie Sigel warning the listeners to be careful with their words, possibly indicating trouble could arise if they speak recklessly.

Cause 50 shots still will burn the club out
Beanie Sigel threatening to cause chaos if anyone in the club dares to mess with him or disrespect him, making it clear that he is not someone to mess around with.

I miss the hood when I'm travelin, get neck when I'm travelin', chicks peck wood when I'm travelin
Freeway reminiscing about missing his home while traveling, and getting sexual attention from women.

Fuck a lex cause the click thick good in a caravan
Freeway disregarding luxuries like a Lexus because he and his crew are better off traveling together in a large caravan.

Slide through your hood like a avalanche
Freeway describing himself and his crew coming through the neighborhood rapidly and with force, much like an avalanche would.

Take a flick if you get a chance get that close
Freeway inviting people to take a picture with him if they dare to come close enough to him and his crew.

Fuck in a van cause I got that dough
Freeway boasting about his wealth and status, referencing how he can afford other women in addition to the attention he receives while traveling.

Deal with me, enemies come sleep with me for breakfast
Freeway referring to his reputation as a dangerous enemy, indirectly saying people who deal with him on bad terms will face harsh consequences and end up paying for it in the end.

Guaranteed to eat this toast
Freeway using a clever wordplay to say that his opponents will 'eat' his 'toast,' or get burned by his disses and rhymes.

I'm reckless, firestarter heat your folks
Freeway establishing himself as daring and daring his opponents to mess with him, warning that it may put their loved ones in danger.

A starvin artist that a eat y'all tracks, so don't bring 'em around
Freeway stating he is hungry for success and fame, and not to bother bringing your music around him as he will outdo you.

I be around ricans vida loca
Freeway referencing Hispanic culture and the people he associates with.

They got all the toastas don't need no gats
Freeway saying he doesn't need guns as the people he surrounds himself with are ruthless enough to handle any issues.

I got a six stashed leave 'em around
Freeway admitting that he does keep weapons hidden but maintains that he often lets them sit and doesn't use them, taunting that he doesn't even need them.

So I don't get left around haters around when I leave
Freeway indicating he has enemies and needs to keep the guns just in case they show up while he isn't home.

In the winter rock short sleaves reason to pound
Freeway bragging about his strength, enduring and showing off his muscles by wearing a short sleeve shirt while it's cold out, while also looking for a physical altercation.

With the heat blastin, keep actin the heat blastin
Freeway threatening that he and his crew will keep shooting their weapons if challenged or provoked.

Shut no marine shinin, marine fashion backin 'em down
Freeway referencing the US marines' successful military strength and dominance, comparing it to his own crew and he himself being just as powerful amongst other artists.

Niggas 'gone keep hatin and my click 'gone keep grindin Keep movin, lockin the town
Freeway concluding that although haters will be around him and his crew as they continue rising to the top, they will remain focused and determined, locking down success in their neighborhoods.

It's Freeway in the place to be see
Freeway simply announcing himself again.

Still watch what you say to me prick
Freeway warning those who address him to do so with respect, or prepare to feel his wrath.

Cause I got what it takes to duck the AK clip
Freeway thinking he has the agility and sharp reflexes to dodge any bullets thrown his way from the enemy as a result of the disrespect talked about in the previous line.

Cause 50 shots still will burn the club out, ho!!!
Freeway reminding the audience of the negativity that could potentially come their way if they cross him, and repeating the idea that he and his crew are not to be messed with.

It's Mack-daddy-young strappy
Beanie Sigel introducing himself with swagger and showing off his proud personality.

No he ain't the OG gangsta
Beanie Sigel being humble and acknowledging that he may not be an 'original gangsta' and simply picking up the rap style later on in life.

Yes I is! come on don't test I kid
Beanie Sigel jokingly telling people not to doubt his abilities, putting them right back in their place with his words.

I firebomb cribs like Left Eye did
Beanie Sigel using a reference to fellow rapper Left Eye, who set her boyfriend's house on fire, to illustrate his potential illegal actions when he's put to the test.

Notorious like that Bed Stuy kid, big or small you can get it
Beanie Sigel evoking the great Notorious B.I.G. in his flow and bravado, saying he's ready to take down anyone who challenges him, despite the size difference.

Damn raw like tryin to brawl a strong armored midget
Beanie Sigel comparing his toughness to that of a midget in armor, saying that competitors are in for a formidable opponent when they come up against him.

I pull the 9 out my pocket I'm lyin
Beanie Sigel pointing out that lying about carrying a gun for protection is something people in his neighborhood do frequently.

I pull the Mac out the closet start fryin
Beanie Sigel threatening competitors by promising to pull out a powerful weapon to take them down.

Will you cats try to block it stop tryin
Beanie Sigel saying that the competition should stop attempting to block his rise to the top and people should respect his abilities.

Take that, get back, clap mine
Beanie Sigel warning others to be careful or else they will face his retribution.

You know, stay low, keep fryin
Beanie Sigel advising his peers to stay out of his way and avoid confrontation if they don't want to get burned.

I put the led in they gat, the medal go clap
Beanie Sigel detailing his shooting accuracy and the subsequent victory in battle.

I lay cats flat on they back, stop fuckin with this radical cat
Beanie Sigel warning competitors to stop messing with him or they will lose the battle and fall on their backs.

You fuck around and need a medical cat The led a go clap, your head a go back
Beanie Sigel putting his opponents in the hospital after being shot in the head and subsequently falling back, lifeless.

Uh, it's B Sige, in the place to be With two seaters on the waist of me, who's facin me?
Beanie Sigel's last boast before lead onto the chorus, letting others know he is not someone to mess around with and asking who is bravely enough to challenge him.

Red nickels down your way don't trip Get holded down your way got soldiers down your way Keep quiet down your way no lip
Freeway and his connection to the streets are mentioned. He's telling the audience to avoid tripping over little details, as the soldiers in the area are loyal to him and will take measures to quiet anyone who is talking out of turn.

All of y'all need to run yo'self
Freeway warning that there are consequences to a lack of respect, paired with taunting.

Go get the burna nigga bang yo'self
Freeway emphasizing the previous statement with a further warning, which takes a more violent approach.

When I come through with they hammer make you lose yo' health
Freeway boasting about his resources and talent, saying that coming up against him is total self-destruction.

And, boulder dashes move like Cassius Clay
Freeway saying he's as swift as boxer Muhammad Ali in his movements.

Move yay like caskets, there's a will there's a way
Freeway speaking cryptically, potentially referring to the illegal drug trade. The more illicit drugs that are sold, the more drug-related deaths there will be.

Obey my thirst move yay through traffic
Freeway talking about drug sales again and telling people to follow his orders - he'll direct traffic and deal drugs to those thirsting for them.

Without Sprite, without Nike's I just do it bar break your basket
Here Freeway calls attention to his resourcefulness and his ability to succeed though he may not have the most expensive clothing or shoes, but he can outperform and embarrass those who do.

Yeah you damn right, without ice I pull a playa honey card stuffed with baskets
Continuing to boast about his knowledge of how to get what he wants when he wants it, and doesn't need flashy jewelry to do so - he can simply use his larger-than-life attitude to have what he wants.

International post playas stuck with a adlib
Freeway boasting that he connects with many other important and powerful people like him. Here he uses wordplay that implies their status is lesser than his.

You don't wanna be hoe playas stuck in the hood Bend over backwards clown suckers on a backwoods
Freeway warning those in the hood to move away and seek success elsewhere because they don't want to become the clowns that other people prey on.