Raw
Big Daddy Kane Lyrics

Here I am, R-A-W
I am here in my raw, unfiltered form ready to bring my best.

Terrorist, here to bring trouble to
Metaphorically, I am here to create chaos and stir up competitors.

Phoney emcees, I move on and seize
I quickly dismiss fake rappers and take control of the audience's attention.

I just conquer, and stomp another rapper with ease
I easily defeat other rappers and claim my dominance.

Cause I'm at my apex and others are be-low
I am at the top of my game while others lag behind in comparison.

Nothing but a milliliter, I'm a kilo
I am a great deal more powerful than others, making them seem insignificant.

Second to none, making emcees run
I am unmatched in my talent, causing other rappers to flee.

So don't try to step to me, cause I ain't the one
Others should not even attempt to compete with me because it is pointless.

I relieve rappers just like Tylenol
I remove the competition with my impressive and effective skills.

And they know it, so I don't see why you all
My rivals acknowledge my talent, so there is no point in trying to deny it.

Try to front, perpetrating a stunt
Others try to pretend they are better than me, but it is just a futile act.

When you know that I'll smoke you up like a blunt
If others try to compete with me, I will metaphorically overpower them quickly.

I'm genuine like Gucci, raw like sushi
I am authentic like the brand Gucci and raw in my talent like uncooked sushi.

The Sage of Rage is what rap did to me
My passion for rap brings out my emotion and anger, fueling my talent.

To make me want to create chaos and mayhem
The energy that comes from my love for rap leads me to stir up the audience.

Cold rock a party, until the A.M.
I entertain at parties all night long, creating an unforgettable experience for the audience.

I'll make a muscle, grab the mic and hustle
With power and determination, I grab the microphone and aggressively compete.

While you stand dazed and amazed, I'll bust a little rhyme
While others are awe-struck, I continue to deliver impressive lyrics.

With authority, superiority
I am completely in control and superior in talent.

And captivate the whole crowd's majority
I have the ability to capture the entire audience's attention and gain their support.

The rhymes I use definitely amuse
My lyrics are entertaining and impressive, leaving the audience in awe.

Better than Dynasty or Hill Street Blues
My talent surpasses that of the popular TV shows Dynasty and Hill Street Blues.

I'm sure to score, endure for more without a flaw
I am undoubtedly successful and continue to thrive without any mistakes or missteps.

'Cause I get raw!
This is the reason for my success and status in the rap community.

I give a speech like a reverend, rappers start severin'
My impressive skills cause inferior rappers to crumble and fail utterly.

And in my lifetime, believe I've never been beaten
Throughout my entire career, I have been undefeated and unparalleled in talent.

Or eaten, or just tookin' out
Others have never been able to defeat me or harm me in any way.

You know, come to think about, I keep emcees lookin' out
Other rappers constantly worry about competing with me and my reputation.

And real nervous, when I'm at your service
Others are intimidated when I compete against them and perform for the audience.

So give me that title boy, you don't deserve this
I deserve the recognition as the best rapper and others do not compare to my talent.

I work like a slave to become a master
I put in significant effort and work hard to achieve mastery and success.

And when I say a rhyme, you know that it has ta
My lyrics are concise and powerful, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.

Be perfectly fitted, cause I'm committed
I am dedicated to my craft and ensure that every word I say is perfectly fitting.

The entertainer and trainer and Kane'll get with it
I am both an entertainer and guide for others, helping them improve with my talent.

I go and flow and grow to let you know, I'll damage ya
With my steady flow and growth as an artist comes the ability to overpower opponents and inflict damage.

I'm not an amateur but a professional unquestionable, without a doubt superb
I am a seasoned professional, and my talent is unarguable and indisputably superb.

So full of action, my name should be a verb
My dynamic talent and impact are so significant that it feels as if they are actions rather than merely lyrics.

My voice will float, on every note
My voice is seamless and smooth on every note I hit while performing.

When I clear my throat, that's all she wrote
When I perform and clear my throat, I quickly steal the show, and others are left in my shadow.

The minute that the Kane starts to go on
As soon as I take the stage and begin to compete, others know they are in trouble.

Believe it's gonna be smooth sailing so sail on
The audience should know that it will be an effortless victory for me, and it is up to them if they want to continue competing.

As I put other rappers out of their misery
I overpower and defeat other rappers, causing them to feel defeated and inferior.

Get em in a battle and make them all history
In a battle against me, other rappers will be easily defeated and become a thing of the past.

Rulin' and schoolin', emcees that I'm duelin'
As I duel against other rappers, I show my dominance and control over the competition.

Watch em all take a fall, as I sit back coolin'
As I easily defeat my opponents, I remain calm and collected and continue to perform with ease.

On a throne, with a bronze microphone
My talent and dominance sets me above the competition, and I sit atop a throne with a microphone made of bronze.

Uhm, God bless the child that can hold his own
Those who can competently compete against me should be praised and respected.

'Cause I get raw!
My talent and uniqueness is the reason I am so successful, and I am proud of it.

Chillin', killin' like a villain
I remain cool and composed while fatally overpowering my competition.

The meaning of RAW is Ready And Willing
I am always ready and enthusiastic to compete with my raw, authentic talent.

To do whatever is clever, take a loss never
I am always eager to succeed and never willing to lose or give up.

And the rhymes I bust, comin' off is a must
My lyrics are a necessity and a requirement for my success and dominance in the rap community.

And I come off hard with rhymes that are odd
My unique style sets me apart, and my lyrics are sharp and powerful.

I rip the microphone and leave it scarred
My talent is so immense that it leaves an impact on the microphone itself.

Never smokin' or hittin' or takin' a sniff
I do not rely on drugs or other influences to enhance my performance, my talent alone is sufficient.

Only crushin' emcees that be tryin' to riff
I only overpower and defeat other rappers during a competition.

I get strong and titanic, do work like a mechanic
I become incredibly powerful like a titan and work just as hard and precisely as a mechanic.

Make emcees panic, they all get frantic
Rival rappers become overwhelmed and panicked during a competition against me.

And skeptic, like a girl on a contraceptive
Others are wary and cautious when competing against me, much like a girl on birth control is skeptical of pregnancy.

As I rocked, but hey, what you expected?
As I perform and compete, others should expect nothing less than my impressive and authentic style.

I'll get raw for ya, just like a warrior
I will compete with dedication and aggression, just like a brave warrior.

Rather like a samurai, and I'll be damn if I
I will compete with honor and precision, similar to that of a samurai.

Ever let a Fisher-Price emcee hang
Lesser, unskilled rappers will never compete with me and succeed.

Their rhymes are toy, nothing but ying yang
Other rappers are insignificant and do not compare to my skill and talent.

So if we battle on the microphone
In a competition with me, other rappers should prepare for a difficult and humbling experience.

Bring your own casket and tombstone
Competing with me will be lethal and result in a loss, so others should bring a casket and tombstone to prepare.

And I'ma preach your funeral, tell me who in the world
I will completely overpower and defeat other rappers during a competition, leaving them humiliated.

Could ever come with more, I get raw!
No other rapper can compare to my raw, authentic talent and passion for rap.