Rap Summary
Big Daddy Kane Lyrics

"Can I get a yes?" No "Why?" I ain't happy 'Cause I came back for these troubles to grab me And they've gotten a hold on me My oh my, things ain't what they used to be Looks to me like Eastside got problems Now it's time to see what we can do to solve them Change for the better, letter New rule be enforced in school so we can get rid of All the bad apples in the bunch Clean up the wall and cook better lunch Put the students in class where they should be To stop roamin' the halls, and oh could we Please, eliminate the drug situation Stop smokin' and get an education Point blank, let's change the whole scenery You need help? Well hey, lean on me"
Big Daddy Kane is coming back to Eastside and he's noting that things have deteriorated compared to how they were. He's seeing issues such as bad students, poor food, drug usage, and so on. He wants to make a change for the better through new regulations in the school. He wants to help make Eastside better and be there as a teacher serving the students.

"What do you do in a situation like this?" "Special mix" "Please! Like this, like this" "What do you do in a situation like this?" "Like this" "Goes a little somethin' like like"
Big Daddy Kane is asking how we should deal with difficult situations. He then likes to provide a special perspective and approach to tackling those problems. The specialized way he approaches problems goes a little something like like (how he breaks down his lyrics and rhythm to specifically address the topic at hand).

"What do you do in a situation like this?" "Get tough or get dissed The job is yours to play the boss enforce the laws Because the source is knowledge, wanna go to college? Or wannabe be garbage? It's up to do so what you gonna do I-i prefer to learn, cause this is for your own concern You gotta you gotta earn, however the world turns So wake up wake up, to put some sense in your head Don't be don't be mislead, use your brain instead Because because a brother like me, can't understand you Playin' yourself cheap, like a soggy old Pamper Since I'm-Since I'm around, I'm destined and bound To resurrect and perfect the entire school around The whole-the whole entourage, a class so large Under Joe Clark, "I am the head (nigga) in charge!" The man-the man with the master plan for discipline Makin' changes makin' changes, no matter what we twist or bend You may not-you may not understand what this mean to me But for your-but for your own good just lean on me"
Big Daddy Kane is challenging the listener to get tough when faced with problems. He wants people to embrace education and college, stating that being a knowledgeable person will allow you to be in charge of your own life. He calls on people not to sell themselves short, otherwise they risk ending up like cheap, soggy diapers. Big Daddy Kane wants to see a change for good and is willing to be the figurehead of this change. He wants to be leaned on and supported by the students in his quest to make a change by enforcing disciplinary rules and regulations.

"Just lean on me" "Big Daddy Kane, a teacher"
Big Daddy Kane is highlighting that he is there for his students as a teacher and, if needed, can be leaned on as a figure of authority.

"Special mix" "Goes a little somethin' like this!" "Special mix" "Goes a little somethin' like like" "Big Daddy Kane, a teacher" "Teachin' a lesson" "Teachin' a lesson to be heard, that's word"
Big Daddy Kane discusses his unique style of rapping which he calls a 'special mix'. He repeats that it's a special mix and it goes like 'this' or like 'like'. He repeats that he's a teacher and he's teaching an important lesson that needs to be heard and understood.

"Can I hear a yes?" "Can I hear a yes?" Yes! "Why?" Things are better And we are finally, workin' together In unity, and you're soon to see Eastside High as a better place to be The students, the pupils, have morals and scruples Our learning ability is increased quadrupled And we're off to a brand new start I played my part to prove that you're smart And it's proven, but I ain't movin', I won't be gone I'm here, when you need someone to lean on So take heed to this as a blessing and remember Ain't no half-steppin' Get in full gear, I'm sure that you'll care In the long run, when you got pull here That means authority R-e-s-p-e-c-t Word! So let knowledge uproot ya Go for yours, 'cause we are the future The ones who rise to supremacy And if you ever need a hand, just lean on me
Big Daddy Kane wants affirmation that there's an effort to come together and things have indeed gotten better. Eastside High is a better place as pupils start exhibiting morals, integrity, and increased learning ability. Big Daddy Kane has proven his commitment and won't leave the pupils. He wants people to put their trust in him and if they need help, they should lean on him. He encourages self-enrichment and wants people to embrace their role as the future of the world. Even as they rise to supremacy, he's implying that people should remember to respect authority and lean on him if they need help.