Questions
Belle and Sebastian Lyrics


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Chorus:

Question, how many MC's do you know like this?
The type who can freestyle, check it I must insist
But before I stop my mic check and cock back my fist
The LP gots to MC

[Wild Child]
Let's collaborate with the sounds of fate, gather round the plate
Ya down to wait for the background chatter when I surrond the fake
Drop a soundpiece on ya ear using my mic arithmetic
To getting up my flows while I'm using my mic equipment
LP will like uplift you with beats and lyrics that shift you
Predict you need help so may The Force be with you
Since rap is like a court dismissing you like a jury
When it comes to West Coast underground,
Lootpack's enlisted yearly
Ya best be concerned if you heard that I said I
It's confirmed Jack must return like Jedi
On the cuts is DJ Romes, rocking beats my nigga Madlib

[Madlib]
Come like this with an abstract jab
Niggas mad 'cause I plan to be green forever
(Cuz whatever the cause) we'll get taken out never
You'll end up gettin' caught up in our circle
Hemmed up 'cause you forgot to put your limbs up
You can catch me with my SP or my pad and my pen
Mixed with Hen, Heineken, Juice and Gin
The California weed blend to get you open like stunts
This is dedicated to them niggas that front

Chorus:

Question, how many MC's do you know like this?
The type who can freestyle, check it I must insist
But before I stop my mic check and cock back my fist
The LP gots to MC

[Madlib]
In any city, country, state, or any center
The instrumental inventor be all up in the winter
Summer, spring, fall, never hit you with no gimmicks
Original loop beat patterns back the lyrics
So when we start to invent, niggas know the flava
Hit you off with no intent, than flip ill demented
(Well how you feel about most niggas?)
Most ya niggas comin out with that same old shit
My niggas on that brain sick
When it comes to lyrical wetting, its kinda like armaggedon
Suckers be gettin beheaded, shredded so nigga forget it
Ya fake MC's make me want to laugh
Ya niggas out for the cash but in a year y'all niggas pass

[Wild Child]
Now ease down off the treble and go threes up on the bass and
We'll drop universal for the whole Likwit organization
y'all gonna be facing (soundpieces) forms of manifestation
We'll run up in ya station and give messages to the nation
We're gonna start to neglect wack MC's who lack respect
As the lost art resurrects, I'll make all y'all want to eject
Wackness, for the simple fact Jack is
Sending this out to all of my 805 abstract friends

Chorus: 2x

Question, how many MC's do you know like this?
The type who can freestyle, check it I must insist




But before I stop my mic check and cock back my fist
The LP gots to MC

Overall Meaning

The song "Questions" by Belle and Sebastian is not the song represented by the given lyrics. The lyrics belong to a song of the same name by hip-hop group Lootpack. The song features two rappers, Wild Child and Madlib, rapping about their craft and their abilities to freestyle and create music using their equipment. The chorus asks how many MCs can rap like they do and emphasizes the importance of the LP, or the album, to showcase their skills as artists.


The song features complex and intricate rhymes, with both rappers boasting about their abilities to create and perform music. Wild Child uses metaphors, comparing his ability to "surround the fake" to dropping "a soundpiece on ya ear using my mic arithmetic", while Madlib boasts about his ability to create original beats without relying on gimmicks. Both rappers mention their equipment, with Madlib referring to his SP (sampling drum machine), pad, pen, and alcohol, which he combines to create "original loop beat patterns". The chorus is catchy and emphasizes the importance of the LP in showcasing their skills as artists.


Line by Line Meaning

Question, how many MC's do you know like this?
The song poses a question about the rarity of MC's who can freestyle.


The type who can freestyle, check it I must insist
The song emphasizes the significance of MC's who are able to freestyle well.


But before I stop my mic check and cock back my fist
Before the song moves on, it reminds listeners that the LP must still MC.


Let's collaborate with the sounds of fate, gather round the plate
The song calls for a partnership and unity with the sounds of destiny.


Ya down to wait for the background chatter when I surrond the fake
The song asks listeners to be patient for the noise to settle when fakeness is detected.


Drop a soundpiece on ya ear using my mic arithmetic
The song describes a unique skill in producing music with rhythm.


To getting up my flows while I'm using my mic equipment
The song talks about the importance of using the right equipment to enhance one's musical creations.


LP will like uplift you with beats and lyrics that shift you
The song claims that the LP will raise listeners up with their music and inspire them with creative lyrics.


Predict you need help so may The Force be with you
The song recognizes the challenges that people face and offers them hope through a reference to Star Wars.


Since rap is like a court dismissing you like a jury
The song compares the harsh treatment of bad rappers to a court case thrown out by a jury.


When it comes to West Coast underground, Lootpack's enlisted yearly
The song highlights the popularity of the Lootpack as an underground West Coast group.


Ya best be concerned if you heard that I said I
The song suggests that listeners should pay attention to what the MC is saying.


It's confirmed Jack must return like Jedi
The song compares the desire to come back to music like the return of a Jedi in Star Wars.


On the cuts is DJ Romes, rocking beats my nigga Madlib
The song gives credit to DJ Romes and Madlib for producing the music.


Come like this with an abstract jab
The song describes an unconventional way of attacking musically.


Niggas mad 'cause I plan to be green forever
The song acknowledges the criticism of wanting to continue making money through music.


(Cuz whatever the cause) we'll get taken out never
The song is confident that no matter what the reason is, they will never be defeated.


You'll end up gettin' caught up in our circle
The song warns that those who oppose them will eventually become trapped by their power.


Hemmed up 'cause you forgot to put your limbs up
The song uses a metaphor to describe the experience of being caught off guard and losing badly.


You can catch me with my SP or my pad and my pen
The song tells listeners where they can find Madlib making beats.


Mixed with Hen, Heineken, Juice and Gin
The song notes that Madlib enjoys making music while drinking alcoholic beverages.


The California weed blend to get you open like stunts
The song references the use of marijuana to be more creative and open-minded (like stunts).


This is dedicated to them niggas that front
The song is directed to the people who act like something they're not (front).


In any city, country, state, or any center
The song implies that the group is known and respected in any place they go.


The instrumental inventor be all up in the winter
The song refers to Madlib as an innovative producer who is always working (even in winter).


Summer, spring, fall, never hit you with no gimmicks
The song assures that the music they make is forever free of tricks.


Original loop beat patterns back the lyrics
The song remarks that the beats are unique and support the lyrics perfectly.


So when we start to invent, niggas know the flava
The song tells listeners to expect something different and original from them.


Hit you off with no intent, than flip ill demented
The song claims to give listeners a good time with their music, unexpectedly and crazily.


(Well how you feel about most niggas?)
The song asks listeners what they think about other rappers.


Most ya niggas comin out with that same old shit
The song is critical of rappers who don't innovate and make the same kind of music.


My niggas on that brain sick
The song suggests that their group has something different and creative (brain sick) about them.


When it comes to lyrical wetting, its kinda like armaggedon
The song uses a metaphor to describe a powerful lyrical performance (lyrical wetting) like the end of the world (armageddon).


Suckers be gettin beheaded, shredded so nigga forget it
The song discusses the fate of terrible rappers and how they should be forgotten.


Ya fake MC's make me want to laugh
The song finds bad rappers amusing (want to laugh).


Ya niggas out for the cash but in a year y'all niggas pass
The song criticizes rappers who are only in it for the money and have no longevity in their careers.


Now ease down off the treble and go threes up on the bass and
The song suggests a change in the volume by reducing the high-pitched treble and increasing the bass.


We'll drop universal for the whole Likwit organization
The song promises a hit song for the whole Likwit crew and their fans.


y'all gonna be facing (soundpieces) forms of manifestation
The song warns listeners that they should be ready to face different versions of their music.


We'll run up in ya station and give messages to the nation
The song imagines a scenario where they take over the airwaves with their music and send messages to the country.


We're gonna start to neglect wack MC's who lack respect
The song declares that they will begin to disregard bad rappers who don't deserve respect.


As the lost art resurrects, I'll make all y'all want to eject
The song identifies a revival of a dying art form and how more people will be attracted to it.


Wackness, for the simple fact Jack is
The song criticizes weak rapping in general (wackness) by using a reference to the movie 'The Shining.'


Sending this out to all of my 805 abstract friends
The song dedicates this message to their friends and fans in the 805 area code, and recognizes their difference (abstract).




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: James Chamberlain, Ricardo Brown, Terrace Martin, Carson Chamberlain

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Comments from YouTube:

Segi gise

♥️

Captain Crispy

So sad and why there is no cd album version on youtube idk

RNV2729

lootpack is the shit check out madlib

Witch King Malory

totally the wrong song.... however its brilliant!

phiik

thats the spirit !!!

Ardakapalasan

Not really the LateNightTales version (which is way better)

Captain Crispy

Do you have the really old cd version too bc its lhe best and not on youtube at all. That cd is the soundtracks of my life bruh

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