Shake Your Rump
Beastie Boys Lyrics
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I beat a biter down with an aluminum bat
A lot of people they be jonesin' just to hear me rock the mic
They'll be staring at the radio
Staying up all night
So like a pimp I'm pimpin'
I got a boat to eat shrimp in
Nothing wrong with my leg just B-boy limpin'
My man MCA's got a beard like a billy goat
Oowah oowah is my disco call
MCA hu-huh, I'm gettin' rope y'all
Routines, I bust, and the rhymes that I write
And I'll be busting routines and rhymes all night
Like eating burgers or chicken or you'll be picking your nose
I'm on time homie that's how it goes
You heard my style I think you missed the point
It's the joint
Mike D, yeah? With your bad self running things
What's up with your bad breath onion rings
Well I'm Mike D and I'm back from the dead
Chillin' at the beaches down at Club Med
Make another record 'cause the people they want more of this
Suckers they be saying they can take out Adam Horovitz
Hurricane you got clout
Other DJ's he'll take your head out
A puppet on a string I'm paid to sing or rhyme
Or do my thing I'm
In a lava lamp inside my brain hotel
I might be peakin' or freakin' but I rock well
The Patty Duke the wrench and then I bust the tango
Got more rhymes than Jamaica got Mango Kangols
I got the peg leg at the end of my stump
Shake your rump
Full clout y'all
Full clout y'all
And when the mic is in my mouth I turn it out y'all
Full clout
Never been dumped 'cause I'm the most mackinest
Never been jumped 'cause I'm known the most packinest
Yeah we've got beef chief
We're knocking out teeth chief
And if you don't believe us you should question your belief Keith
I'm like Sam the butcher bringing Alice the meat
Like Fred Flintstone driving around with bald feet
Should I have another sip no skip it
In the back of the ride and bust with the whippet
Rope a dope dookies all around the neck
Whoo ha got them all in check
Running from the law the press and the parents
Is your name Michael Diamond?
No mine's Clarence
From downtown Manhattan the village
My style is wild and you know that it still is
Disco bag schlepping and you're doing the bump
Shake your rump
"Shake Your Rump" by Beastie Boys is a hip-hop classic that epitomizes the group's braggadocious style. The main verses, which are spoken by each member of the trio, display their creative and humorous approach to rapping. The first verse, delivered by Ad-Rock, highlights his ability to keep a crowd entertained, and even goes as far as to threaten physical violence towards those who bite his style. He also mentions his arrest at Mardi Gras, a common experience for the Beastie Boys during their early career. MCA takes over for the second verse, boasting about his skills as a rapper and paid performer. He playfully insults other DJs, calling them puppets on strings, and boasts about his extensive rhyming vocabulary.
Mike D rounds out the final verse, showcasing the Beastie Boys' signature blend of humor and bravado. He playfully addresses rumors of beef with others in the rap world and disregards any potential threats to his power as a rapper. The chorus, "Shake your rump," invokes a party atmosphere and encourages listeners to dance along to the beat. The song is a testament to the Beastie Boys' unique style and ability to blend humor and toughness effortlessly.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I rock a house party at the drop of a hat, yeah
I can throw a house party at any moment and get the crowd going.
I beat a biter down with an aluminum bat
I fought off someone who copied my style with a bat.
A lot of people they be jonesin' just to hear me rock the mic
Many people are addicted to hearing me rap.
They'll be staring at the radio
Staying up all night
People have trouble taking their attention away from the radio because of my music.
So like a pimp I'm pimpin'
I got a boat to eat shrimp in
Nothing wrong with my leg just B-boy limpin'
I am living like a queen and enjoying life despite my leg injury.
Got arrested at the Mardi Gras for jumping on a float
My man MCA's got a beard like a billy goat
I got in trouble for jumping on a parade float during Mardi Gras, while my friend MCA has got an impressive beard.
Oowah oowah is my disco call
MCA hu-huh, I'm gettin' rope y'all
I have a funny call while MCA is getting ready to rock the stage.
Routines, I bust, and the rhymes that I write
And I'll be busting routines and rhymes all night
I can perform and come up with new rhymes and routines all night.
Like eating burgers or chicken or you'll be picking your nose
I'm on time homie that's how it goes
I make time for important things like eating burgers or chicken and I am always on time.
You heard my style I think you missed the point
It's the joint
You don't seem to get my style, but that is because it's the best!
Mike D, yeah? With your bad self running things
What's up with your bad breath onion rings
Mike D is the boss and has control but why does he have bad breath from eating onion rings?
Well I'm Mike D and I'm back from the dead
Chillin' at the beaches down at Club Med
I am back from the dead and taking it easy at Club Med on the beach.
Make another record 'cause the people they want more of this
Suckers they be saying they can take out Adam Horovitz
People love our music and keep wanting more. Some people think they can take down Adam Horovitz.
Hurricane you got clout
Other DJ's he'll take your head out
Hurricane is powerful and well known. Other DJs are scared and intimidated by him.
A puppet on a string I'm paid to sing or rhyme
Or do my thing I'm
I might feel used, like a puppet on a string getting paid to perform, but I am still doing my thing the way I like it.
In a lava lamp inside my brain hotel
I might be peakin' or freakin' but I rock well
I'm feeling trippy and unpredictable, but I still rock the crowd.
The Patty Duke the wrench and then I bust the tango
Got more rhymes than Jamaica got Mango Kangols
I am skilled in many styles of music and have more rhymes than there are hats in Jamaica.
I got the peg leg at the end of my stump
Shake your rump
I'm making the most of my disability by dancing and encouraging others to shake their butts.
Full clout y'all
Full clout y'all
And when the mic is in my mouth I turn it out y'all
Full clout
I am fully dedicated and committed to my music and give it my all when I perform.
Never been dumped 'cause I'm the most mackinest
Never been jumped 'cause I'm known the most packinest
I never get rejected because I am the smoothest and I never get into fights because I am the toughest.
Yeah we've got beef chief
We're knocking out teeth chief
And if you don't believe us you should question your belief Keith
We have problems with some other group but we are not afraid to fight them and we question those who don't believe us.
I'm like Sam the butcher bringing Alice the meat
Like Fred Flintstone driving around with bald feet
I'm like Sam the butcher bringing fresh meat and like Fred Flintstone driving with no shoes.
Should I have another sip no skip it
In the back of the ride and bust with the whippet
I might have another drink, but I will definitely take the whippet and have a good time in the back of the car.
Rope a dope dookies all around the neck
Whoo ha got them all in check
I'm wearing my best clothes and have everything under control.
Running from the law the press and the parents
Is your name Michael Diamond?
No mine's Clarence
I have a lot of people chasing after me but I'm not Michael Diamond, I am Clarence from the Cosby Show!
From downtown Manhattan the village
My style is wild and you know that it still is
Disco bag schlepping and you're doing the bump
Shake your rump
I'm from the city and my style is still crazy. Let's dance and shake our butts along to the music.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Adam Horovitz, Adam Nathaniel Yauch, John Robert King, Matt Dike, Michael Louis Diamond, Michael S. Simpson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@herrera728
@Frederic Gagnon Jetzt rocke ich eine Hausparty im Handumdrehen
Und ich habe einen Körper mit einem Aluminiumschläger niedergeschlagen
Viele Leute sind Jonesin 'nur um mich das Mikrofon rocken zu hören
Sie werden die ganze Nacht auf das Radio starren
Also wie ein Zuhälter, ich bin Zuhälter
Ich habe ein Boot, in dem ich Garnelen essen kann
Nichts falsch mit meinem Bein, nur B-Boy humpelt
Wurde beim Mardi Gras verhaftet, weil er auf einen Wagen gesprungen ist
Mein Mann MCA hat einen Bart wie ein Ziegenbock
Oowah Oowah ist mein Disco-Call
MCA, hu-huh, ich hol dir ein Seil
Routinen, die ich kaputt mache und die Reime, die ich schreibe
Und ich werde die ganze Nacht Routinen und Reime zerstören
Wie Burger und Hühnchen zu essen und du wirst in der Nase bohren
Mann, ich bin pünktlich, Homie, so geht's
Du hast meinen Stil gehört, ich glaube, du hast den Punkt verpasst
Es ist das Gelenk
Mike D (ja?) mit deinem bösen Selbstläufer
Was ist mit deinem Mundgeruch Zwiebelringe?
Nun, ich bin Mike D und ich bin zurück von den Toten
Chillen am Strand unten im Club Med
Mach noch eine Platte, denn die Leute wollen mehr davon
Sie sagen, dass sie Adam Horovitz ausschalten können
Hurrikan, du hast Schlagkraft
Anderen DJs wird er den Kopf rausstrecken
Eine Puppe an einer Schnur, für die ich bezahlt werde, um zu singen oder zu reimen
Oder mach mein Ding ich bin
In einer Lavalampe in meinem Gehirnhotel
Ich bin vielleicht verrückt oder spitze, aber ich rocke gut
Die Patty Duke Show, der Schraubenschlüssel und dann hab ich den Tango kaputt gemacht
Habe mehr Reime als Jamaikaner Mangos haben
Ich habe das Zapfenbein am Ende meines Stumpfes
Schüttle deinen Hintern
Volle Kraft ihr alle
Volle Kraft ihr alle
Und wenn das Mikrofon in meinem Mund ist, drehe ich es aus, ihr alle
Volle Schlagkraft
Wurde noch nie abgeladen, weil ich der schlüpfrigste bin
Ich wurde noch nie gesprungen, weil ich als der packinste bekannt bin
Ja, wir haben Beef Chief, wir schlagen die Zähne aus, Chief
Und wenn du uns nicht glaubst, solltest du deinen Glauben in Frage stellen Keith
Ich bin wie Sam der Metzger, der Alice das Fleisch bringt
Wie Fred Flintstone, der mit kahlen Füßen herumfährt
Soll ich noch einen Schluck trinken? Kein überspringen
Im hinteren Teil der Fahrt und Büste mit dem Whippet
Seile ein dope dookies um den Hals
Woo-ha hat sie alle in Schach gehalten
Flucht vor dem Gesetz, der Presse und den Eltern
Ist Ihr Name Michael Diamant?
Keine Mine Clarence
Aus der Innenstadt von Manhattan, The Village
Mein Stil war wild und du weißt, dass er es immer noch ist
Disco-Tasche schleppen und du machst die Beule
Schüttle deinen Hintern
@benringenberg6265
To this day I am shocked by the immense talent and chemistry these three have.
@challengerbrant
fuck ya. you know it. think about what it takes to get to this level,in a nonchalant way. creative expression is king in a free society. never let that change.Beasties rule.
@voodoosunny
had.....
@chanceForNotBeingRapper
I adore their energies, Dynamic Trios ain't so common back in the days, most HipHop groups are even larger scaled, but mostly I prefer energetic ones like Outkast over gangsta rap stuff
@countloco5362
They compliment each other's skills!!! True pioneers of Hip Hop and influenced many other newer bands! They put on one hell of a show!
@mainantagonist
I worked at a record shop when Paul's Boutique came out, and NOBODY wanted it. You could have handed out copies and people would have handed them back. This is how far ahead of everybody they were. It took years for this album to get the recognition it deserved. I remember seeing this video back on MTV, and it gave me chills. I see this now, and it still gives me chills.
@hjillumi880
i got it. and loved it. i find that so strange.
@vincevirtua
It apparently got critical recognition when it came out, but no one bought it.
@daniellefen8478
I ran out and bout it on vinyl AND a tape for my car!!
@indiablackwell
even then I knew this video war raw and where it's at