Another World
Black Star Lyrics

We fantastic, flippin on tracks like gymnastics
We are amazing and skillful while rapping on tracks, just like gymnasts who flip and perform acrobatics.

Small brats get they ass kicked, me and Mos smash it
Inexperienced rappers get defeated easily, but Talib Kweli and Mos Def dominate and excel on the tracks.

Top gun like what comes after the, fist rockin' knife
They are the best in the rap game like a top gun, even more deadly than the combination of a fist and a knife.

Check the keys that get played on the roads of life
Take a closer look at the musical notes played on the journey of life, which represent different experiences and emotions.

Yo the rhyme is so heavy like a load of my chest
The words in their rhymes bear a heavy load and significance, like a weight on their chest.

Travel on these mc’s, leave 'em broken like house pets
They travel through rappers and break them easily like they're nothing more than weak house pets.

Priceless like the streets I'm on, my word is born
Their value is immeasurable like the streets they walk on, and their words are true and genuine.

You like Paula Abdul-ka-ka compared to Sarah Born?
You are no match for us and are as insignificant as Paula Abdul compared to Sarah Born.

Slam my microphone and do just what I have to do
They perform their duty perfectly and professionally, slamming their microphones and delivering excellent performances.

Aiyyo, I'd like to stop and chat but I'm just passing through
Although they would like to talk, they are too busy and focused on their journey to stop and chat.

I'm on my way back to Louis Avenue
Mos Def is on his way back home to the streets of Brooklyn, specifically to Louis Avenue.

Inside Brooklyn the b-boy capital, lot of cats travel to black eratical
Brooklyn is known as the capital of b-boy culture and many people come there to experience black culture and lifestyle.

Say, my response is invatically yes
Their response is undoubtedly yes and unwavering in its affirmation.

We invatically fresh, you dramatically stressed
They are incredibly fresh and unique in their rapping style, while others are stressed trying to keep up with their level.

These mc’s proceed to cease the presidential palace
Other rappers try to take over and control the rap industry like a presidential palace.

And burn Babylon like a ?
They aim to destroy Babylon-like corruption and oppression, just like the question mark in this line.

Strive to maintain balance
They aim to balance their life and rap career, despite the many challenges they face.

With the God given talent
They have a talent that is God-given and naturally bestowed upon them.

Articulate the article, eliminate the fossical
They articulate their rhymes beautifully and eliminate old-fashioned rap styles that are no longer relevant.

Black Star Line shine remarkable, they style ain't even talkable
Black Star Line shines incredibly and their style is so amazing, it's hard to describe it in words.

These socalled criminals is fictional they make the party turn miserable
These so-called criminals are not real or serious, but their presence can ruin a party or event.

We document the memorable
They document their journey and memorable moments in their rap career.

Then break 'em up like syllables
After documenting them, they break those memorable moments like syllables and deliver them in their unique style.

Straight down to earth like minerals
They are grounded and down-to-earth like minerals found underground.

Your style is foul like down? chemicals
Others' rap styles are as foul and harmful as chemical waste that flows underground.

We five-dimensional, audio, visual, physical, spiritual, lyrical
They exist in five dimensions, involving audio, visual, physical, spiritual, and lyrical elements.

Yo Mos, ain't it a shame how these people treating life like a game
Mos Def relates to Talib Kweli how people treat life like it's a game, without taking it seriously.

Ain't gonna give you no fame by callin out your name
They won't get famous just by calling out other rappers' names in their rhymes.

Just explain how I do it and, lead by example
Just by explaining their skills and leading by example, they are showing younger rappers how to do it right.

Stay away from repetition don't wanna sound like no sample
They avoid repeating themselves, as they don't want to sound like a sample or a copy of other rappers' styles.

You can't handle this Messiah
Their rapping skills are too great for others to handle, like how people can't handle the Messiah.

My shit is classical we get bug' like Umfufu, "You treat me like animal!"
Their rap style is timeless and classic, and they get excited like people who eat Umfufu (African delicacy). The quote is from the song 'We Love You' by The Rolling Stones and is used here to express frustration and feeling dehumanized.

'Cus you got money, don't mean you made it
Having money doesn't mean you have achieved success or made it to the top.

'Cus you make it don't give you the right to be a ?
Even if someone reaches the top, it doesn't give them the right to become a corrupt or immoral person ('a ?' is left undefined as it represents those lacking moral values).

Matter fact stay out my face
They don't want to deal with people who are annoying or disrespectful.

I can't take it like them stupid big horse bills
They can't handle big and unreasonable bills, such as those for horse stables.

Your defense is nill, my chatter, shatter your forcefield
Their opponents' defenses are weak and useless, while their chatter breaks through and destroys their confidence.

Kweli and Mos Definition with more lines then a petition
Kweli and Mos Def have more rhymes and beats than a petition with many signatures.

Yo my mission is to break shit in half, like intermission
Their mission is to break barriers or standards in their industry, like how intermissions break up long performances.

Then get missin' with Hi-Tech or anyone like that
They will then disappear with Hi-Tech or any similar people or partners they collaborate with.

Costin' one million pounds 'cus it sound so fat
Their collaboration will cost a lot of money because of its high-quality and impressive outcome.

Lay you flat like the carpet
They will shut down and defeat their rivals, like how carpets are laid flat on the ground.

Take the tobacco out my spliff before you spark it
If someone is going to smoke their spliff (joint), they need to remove any unwanted tobacco before lighting it up.

The only tye I rock is chocolate
They only wear 'chocolate' colored clothing.

Makin profits like Spacely Sprockets, you can't stop it
Like Spacely Sprockets, a fictional cartoon company that makes products in outer space, they will make significant profits that no one else can stop.

The topic, we always gonna be black like markets
Their identity and culture will always be black and rooted in markets and real-life experiences.

From the underground, look around and tell me what you see
They started from the underground rap scene and want others to recognize and acknowledge their skills and accomplishments.

Never never never soap opera
Their life is not like a soap opera filled with false drama and tensions.

Whether you, indian, dominican, jamaican or bolivian
Irrespective of anyone's ethnicity or race, they aim to unite people through rap music.

No matter what disc recorder or part of town you livin' in
No matter what kind of music equipment or where you live, you can relate to their music.

I recommend you listenin' to these distinguished gentlemen
They suggest that you listen to them because of their unique and respectable skills.

Who take the proper measurement to represent
They carefully measure and represent their thoughts, rhymes, and lyrics.

The solo's ? chrome is known to built on
The chrome-like sheen of their performance is built over time through practice and skill.

Gleam on the measurement
They shine and gleam in their performances and precise measurement of lyrics, like shining stars.

Master mc carpentry
They are true masters of the rap craft, with expertise like that of carpentry.

Talib kwa, the Kweli in quality
Talib Kweli is known for his quality and high-standard work in rap music.

Put the groundation down properly
They ground and set the foundation of their rhymes properly and perfectly.

You can't trespass the property
Others cannot take over their spot or control in the rap industry.

Ain't takin' or breakin', robbery
They don't aim to take or break anyone's spot, but are making their way gradually and honestly.

Got the whole owner blast-back policy
They have a policy or strategy to protect their ownership and authority in the industry.

Follow me, descendant of the grand master armery
Follow them, as they are the descendants of the great rap masters and warriors of the past.

Where cats rock the Wallabe and Kangols, mc’s exchange flows
Where people wear Wallabes and Kangols hats, rappers exchange and showcase their skills and rhymes.

The same goes on, they'll be here when we gone
The rap culture and industry will continue even after they leave, with new rappers and styles taking their place.

Hope they heart stay strong for the other world
They hope that the other rappers and people's hearts will stay strong and keep up with the culture.