'Nuff Respect
Big Daddy Kane Lyrics

Enter the dragon, as I start, to braggin' and taggin'
The singer is coming in like Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon, boasting and marking his territory.

And sayin' I'm baggin' all rappers on the bandwagon
The singer declares he is beating every rapper who's currently popular and only jumping on the current trend.

Feel the fury of a renegade, well men I slayed
The singer is a renegade force that kills weak competitors without remorse.

So send the aid, cause I penetrate
Others should call for backup since the artist is unstoppable.

Bein' the best up, with lyrics I dress up, so don't even mess up
The artist is the best and dresses up his lyrics, so others shouldn't even try to compete.

Or try to press up, it's better to fess up
Others should admit their inferiority instead of trying to challenge the singer.

Cause if a rapper ever goes too far man
If any rapper steps out of line or disrespects the singer, they will face consequences.

I start to screamin' on MC's like Tarzan
The artist will come at other rappers with fierce aggression and yelling like Tarzan.

So witness the glare when I appear
When the artist is present, everyone should acknowledge the intense energy he brings.

None'll compare, so take a seat in the rear
No one can match the artist's talent, so others should step back and let him shine.

Child, you gotta understand, you just the man
Others should recognize the singer as the superior man and not try to compete with him.

Sittin' next to the man, sittin' next to the man, sittin' next to the man
The artist is the leading man, and others are just sitting next to him.

And no one friar comes higher than the messiah
The singer is the chosen one, and no one can surpass him in skill or authority.

Sparkin' the mic like a live wire til I retire
The singer brings so much energy and passion to his music that it's like an electrical current. He'll keep going until he retires.

Whatever the comp is I burn em like fire
The singer can destroy any competition, no matter who they are, like burning them with fire.

With all the blow, I hit em hard like PI-YAH
The artist's hits are so powerful that they can knock out opponents quickly and easily.

So take your hand and fold cause this is total control
Others should give up and submit to the artist's authority because he's in complete control.

And no one grabs a hold, huh
No one can touch the singer or take anything from him because he's too powerful.

You got somethin' to say, before it's told
If others have any issues with the singer, they better speak up now and not wait until later.

If you speakin' on me, you better hablo español
If anyone is talking about the artist, they better be ready to face him since the artist doesn't tolerate disrespect.

Cause I ain't tryin' to have none of the penty-ante
The artist won't accept any games from other rappers or let them get away with anything.

Mumble jumble kick yak, you better get back
Others shouldn't try to speak incoherently or nonsense because the artist won't tolerate it.

Clear the way when you see me comin' through
Everyone should make way for the singer's arrival since he's a force to be reckoned with.

Back up and bow, nuff respect due
Others should show the artist respect by backing up and bowing down in his presence.

Uh, I come down and put my weight on it
The singer exerts his power and influence on everything he touches.

Drop somethin' straight on it, and sound great on it
The singer delivers straight fire and never disappoints.

Parties erupt, and stages corrupt
The singer brings so much energy that parties and stages break down and become chaotic.

I pour like a quart in a cup, word up
The artist pours out lyrics like a cup overflowing with liquid, making his contributions plentiful and impactful.

I G-E-T the J-O-B done
The artist gets the job done and produces excellent content.

Makin' the young boys say, "Daddy I don't want none"
The singer impresses even the younger generation, and they acknowledge his superiority.

You puttin' the man to a boy, before I can even destroy
Others try to compete with the singer, but he defeats them before they even approach his level.

I played him like a toy Heavens to Merkatroid!
The artist defeats opponents easily and makes them look like toys. He's so talented that it's almost heavenly.

Check my Modus Operandi
The artist wants others to check out how he operates because his methods are unique and effective.

Those who know my name know I ain't about games
Those who know about the artist know that he's serious about his craft and not playing around.

I go beyond knockin' em out the box
The singer doesn't only knock opponents out of the game; he goes beyond and defeats them thoroughly.

You wanna be a comedian? Aight, where's Redd Foxx?
If others want to try making jokes, they better come up with something as good as Redd Foxx's since the artist won't accept anything mediocre.

So if I want you, believe I'm gonna get you
If the singer sets his sights on someone, he WILL defeat them.

I wouldn't give a damn if Tony Terry was witchu
The singer doesn't care if he has to defeat someone with the help of a famous singer like Tony Terry; he'll still do it.

So when I come in the same place as my enemy
When the singer is in the same location as his opponent, there will be a showdown.

They all start runin' like their name was Sheer Energy
When the artist's enemies see him, they will run away like they're propelled by energy.

I won't say what you are but I'll hit you
The artist won't address an opponent by name, but he'll still take them down.

You're found on a woman and a penis goes in you
The singer throws an insult at his opponent, implying they're not manly enough and instead rely on women.

Another clue, your first letters are P-U
The singer gives another clue about his opponent's weaknesses, saying their name starts with 'PU'.

Act like you know boy, nuff respect due
The artist warns others to show him respect and not challenge him, or they will face consequences.

Put in rotation, better than creation, with acceleration
The artist's music is better than anything anyone else creates and takes off quickly.

My vocabulary is very
The artist's vocabulary is vast and impressive.

Clever like a trick hand, sinkin' em like quicksand
The singer's lyrics are smart and intricate, capable of destroying others like quicksand.

Makin' the competition feel like they need a kickstand
The artist's music is so good that others feel unstable and need support to compete.

To support what they thought would've brought them
Others thought they had what it takes to compete, but the singer proved them wrong.

Some type of victory, but none of them could get with me
Others thought they could achieve victory in some way, but none of them were able to compete with the singer.

You better never act new
Others should never act like they're brand new to the scene, thinking they can compete with the singer.

Huh, nuff respect due
The artist deserves respect for his talent, and others should acknowledge this.