Yes Yes Y'All
Black Thought Lyrics


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Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah

Yes y'all, yes y'all, yes y'all
Yes y'all, yes y'all, yes y'all
Yes y'all, yes y'all, yes y'all
Yes y'all, yes y'all, yes y'all
Freak-freak y'all, freak y'all, freak y'all
Freak y'all, freak y'all, freak

To the beats y'all, beats y'all, beats y'all
Beats y'all, beats y'all
And you don't stop, don't stop, don't stop and you don't quit, don't quit, don't quit
And you don't, and you don't, yeah
And you don't stop, don't stop, don't stop and you don't quit, don't quit, don't quit
And you don't stop, alright

Yo, Black's the real, he the thoroughbred for feel
Park the whip, jump out dressed to kill
Hop the charter flight down to Brazil
Ran right into will, "What up, Black?" (What's the deal?)

A cape with a cain, you what's in a name
I got a little bit of change but I'm feelin' the same
Came here for a taste of the finer things
Because the girls look like different months in a magazine

Judging how fast the word go
The probably already know we hang with Sergio
So, let's get a few classy girls, yo
And sip a little wine, anything but merlot

Though, live and let learn, use protekchurn
And twist a little something that's Katherine Hepburn
Fresh to death, still makin'' them heads turn
Still got mine, but you got to get churn, yo

Know what I'm talkin' about?
There it is (there it is)

Yes y'all, yes y'all, yes y'all
Yes y'all, yes y'all, yes y'all
Baby don't you stop, don't you stop, don't you quit, don't you stop
To the beats y'all, beats y'all, beats y'all
Freak y'all, freak y'all, freak y'all

It's the Will.I.am, I'm killin' them
Got flows that float just like helium
These hoes know I'm drillin' 'em
So when feminine's thrown I'm throwin' them

The billin' 'em till I'm rollin' in millions
Gotta flip billions into trillions
Businessly, I'm brilliant
Turn pennies into twenties like the chameleons

But never put a chinchilla on a chick
Karma-style, too legit to quit
Hip-hop on and on and on and break mics constant
Till the break of dawn and

If you want to compete, come compete
Bring and mpc-16, make a big beat
We could take it back to the b-street
We could break, we could rap, do the graffiti, yo

Know what I'm talkin' about?
There it is (there it is)

Yes y'all, yes y'all, yes y'all
Yes y'all, yes y'all, yes y'all
Baby don't you stop, don't you stop, don't you quit, don't you stop
To the beats y'all, beats y'all, beats y'all
Freak y'all, freak y'all, freak y'all

Hey, 2na fish back to business
I hit the track like a sheer act of vengeance
Masked avengers get smacked and injured
Strapped'll get cho' back with some black suspenders

Autographs of the Jurassic crew
Flippin' flashes so fast like a fashion shoot
Classics, spittin' acid the fastest route
Bass'll hit yo face quicker than a passion fruit

Big cheese inflict sick disease
Make hits that'll make thick chicks strip tease
Clicks freeze when the trigger click squeeze
Makin' people in the disco duck like Riq Jeeves

But I ain't going to war wit' y'all
And got no alcoholic beverages to pour for y'all
I'm gonna let these cats get there garbage off
While I crush y'all like Mikhail Gorbachev

Y'all, you know what I'm talkin' about?
There it is (there it is)

Yes y'all, yes y'all, yes y'all
Yes y'all, yes y'all, yes y'all
Baby don't you stop, don't you stop, don't you quit, don't you stop
To the beats y'all, beats y'all, beats y'all
Freak y'all, freak y'all, freak y'all

Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah

Freak y'all, freak y'all, freak y'all
Freak y'all, freak y'all, freak y'all
To the beats y'all, beats y'all, beats y'all
Beats y'all, beats y'all, beats y'all

Baby don't you stop, don't you stop, don't you quit, don't you stop
Baby don't stop, don't stop, don't stop
Baby don't quit, don't quit, don't quit

Baby don't you stop, don't you stop, don't you quit, don't you stop
Don't you ever stop, don't you ever stop
Don't you ever quit, don't you stop, don't you stop
Don't you, don't you ever quit

Don't you stop, don't you stop
Don't you, don't you ever quit

Don't you stop, don't you stop
Don't you, don't you ever quit

Don't you stop, don't you stop
Don't you stop, don't you stop

Don't you stop, don't you stop
Don't you stop, don't you stop

Don't you stop, don't you stop
Don't you stop, don't you stop





Don't you ever
Don't you, don't you ever quit

Overall Meaning

The song "Yes Yes Y'All" is a collaborative effort of rappers Black Thought, Will.I.Am, and Gift of Gab which was released in 2002. It is a fast-paced track filled with high-quality wordplay and boasts of beat-boxing skills. The song drives from an innovative and experimental hip-hop tradition that encouraged collaboration and improvisation. The initial lyrics "Yes y'all, yes y'all" are from "Rapper's Delight" by The Sugarhill Gang, one of the first commercially successful rap singles. This extended reference to the earlier song suggests Black Thought's and his collaborators' continuation of a tradition within rap music. It may also suggest a level of nostalgia for an earlier era of hip-hop.


The song establishes the rappers' dominance in the hip-hop world by showcasing their lyrical ability and boasting of their accomplishments. The first verse by Black Thought lays out his desire for luxury and more affluent lifestyle while not losing touch with his roots. He describes himself as the real deal and the horse that is thoroughbred for feel. To Black Thought, being a successful rapper also means traveling to different places like Brazil and mingling with other famous people like Sergio. In Will.I.Am's verse, he boasts about his wealth and business acumen in the music business, using metaphors like flipping pennies into twenties, and describes his lyrical ability as floating like helium. Gift of Gab continues with the braggadocious theme of hip hop, describing himself as a masked avenger who inflicts sick disease and makes big hits that even make thick chicks strip tease.


In conclusion, "Yes Yes Y'All" is a classic hip-hop track that showcases the rappers' lyrical ability and dominance in the hip-hop industry. The song has also served as a tribute to a rich hip-hop culture that encourages collaboration and improvisation.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm


Yeah, yeah, yeah
Continuing the excitement and enthusiasm from the previous line


Yes y'all, yes y'all, yes y'all
Affirming and confirming the collective group's presence and participation in the action


Freak-freak y'all, freak y'all, freak y'all
Adding a playful and fun energy to the group dynamic


Freak y'all, freak y'all, freak
Inviting the group to let loose and have fun without inhibitions


To the beats y'all, beats y'all, beats y'all
Emphasizing the importance and influence of the music in the group's experience


Beats y'all, beats y'all
Reiterating the importance of the music in the group's experience


And you don't stop, don't stop, don't stop and you don't quit, don't quit, don't quit
Encouraging everyone to continue with the energy and enthusiasm, without giving up or slowing down


And you don't, and you don't, yeah
Echoing and emphasizing the previous line to motivate the group to keep going


And you don't stop, alright
Asserting confidence and determination to keep pushing forward


Yo, Black's the real, he the thoroughbred for feel
Praising Black Thought as authentic and skilled in his craft


Park the whip, jump out dressed to kill
Comically describing the act of getting out of the car, looking sharp and ready to impress


Hop the charter flight down to Brazil
Suggesting a spontaneous and luxurious trip to Brazil


Ran right into will, "What up, Black?" (What's the deal?)
Encountering Will.i.am and greeting him in a casual and friendly manner


A cape with a cain, you what's in a name
Playing with the idea that a name can define or reveal a person's identity or character


I got a little bit of change but I'm feelin' the same
Expressing contentment and happiness despite not having a lot of money


Came here for a taste of the finer things
Seeking the experience and enjoyment of luxury and extravagance


Because the girls look like different months in a magazine
Describing the physical attractiveness of the women in the environment


Judging how fast the word go
Observing and evaluating the pace of the social scene


The probably already know we hang with Sergio
Noting that those in the vicinity are probably aware of the group's connections and social status


So, let's get a few classy girls, yo
Proposing the idea of pursuing some attractive and sophisticated women


And sip a little wine, anything but merlot
Suggesting the activity of drinking wine, but with a preference against merlot


Though, live and let learn, use protekchurn
Advising to live life, but also be cautious and take protective measures


And twist a little something that's Katherine Hepburn
Referring to twisting or rolling a type of cigar named after the famous actress Katherine Hepburn, possibly suggesting the act of smoking one.


Fresh to death, still makin'' them heads turn
Describing the freshness and impressive fashion sense of the individual


Still got mine, but you got to get churn, yo
Asserting that the individual is still in a good position, but acknowledging that others may need to work harder to achieve success


Know what I'm talkin' about?
Asking if the group understands and relates to the words spoken


There it is (there it is)
Confirming and concluding the message


Baby don't you stop, don't you stop, don't you quit, don't you stop
Encouraging a partner or the audience to keep going and not give up on something


Freak y'all, freak y'all, freak y'all
Reiterating the idea of letting loose and having fun


It's the Will.I.am, I'm killin' them
Introducing Will.i.am and boasting about his success and talent


Got flows that float just like helium
Describing the smooth and effortless flow of his lyrics


These hoes know I'm drillin' 'em
Boasting about his ability to impress and influence women


So when feminine's thrown I'm throwin' them
Referring to his ability to attract female attention and reciprocating that interest


The billin' 'em till I'm rollin' in millions
Suggesting that he is able to make a lot of money by entertaining and pleasing his audience


Gotta flip billions into trillions
Stating an ambitious goal to grow his wealth even more


Businessly, I'm brilliant
Claiming intelligence and skill in his professional endeavors


Turn pennies into twenties like the chameleons
Comparing himself to a chameleon, able to adapt and transform, and implying the ability to turn small amounts of money into large sums


But never put a chinchilla on a chick
Expressing dislike or disapproval of a woman wearing fur


Karma-style, too legit to quit
Expressing a commitment to living with good intentions and integrity


Hip-hop on and on and on and break mics constant
Describing the continuous and consistent flow and success of hip-hop music


Till the break of dawn and
Continuing the previous sentiment, emphasizing the longevity of hip-hop


If you want to compete, come compete
Challenging others to compete and prove themselves against him or the group


Bring and mpc-16, make a big beat
Referring to a specific piece of music equipment and encouraging others to use it to create impressive music


We could take it back to the b-street
Suggesting a return to the roots of hip-hop and performing on the streets


We could break, we could rap, do the graffiti, yo
Offering different options for how to participate in the culture of hip-hop


Hey, 2na fish back to business
Introducing a new artist and indicating a return to the focus of the song's message


I hit the track like a sheer act of vengeance
Describing his approach to music as a way of seeking revenge or making a statement


Masked avengers get smacked and injured
Referencing a popular image and asserting his strength and ability to overcome his enemies


Strapped'll get cho' back with some black suspenders
Using wordplay to describe his attire and implying preparedness and readiness for anything


Autographs of the Jurassic crew
Referencing his group and implying that they are legendary


Flippin' flashes so fast like a fashion shoot
Describing the quick and impressive moves he makes, comparing them to a fashion shoot


Classics, spittin' acid the fastest route
Expressing his ability to create classic and memorable music, using fast and impressive lyrics


Bass'll hit yo face quicker than a passion fruit
Reiterating the impressive nature of his music, this time comparing the beat to a strong physical sensation


Big cheese inflict sick disease
Using metaphors to describe himself as powerful and capable of causing a big impact


Make hits that'll make thick chicks strip tease
Boasting about his ability to create successful and popular music that can also impact the lifestyle choices of his audience


Clicks freeze when the trigger click squeeze
Referring to a dangerous situation and implying the ability to control and overcome it


Makin' people in the disco duck like Riq Jeeves
Referencing an iconic dance move and suggesting that he has the ability to get people excited and dancing


But I ain't going to war wit' y'all
Suggesting that he does not want to engage in conflict or drama with others


And got no alcoholic beverages to pour for y'all
Indicating that he does not want to engage in a celebratory or party atmosphere with others


I'm gonna let these cats get there garbage off
Asserting that he will allow others to speak and express themselves, even if he does not agree with them


While I crush y'all like Mikhail Gorbachev
Using wordplay to describe his ability to overpower and defeat his opponents


Y'all, you know what I'm talkin' about?
Asking if the audience understands and relates to his message


Beats y'all, beats y'all, beats y'all
Returning to the importance and influence of the music in the group's experience


Baby don't stop, don't stop, don't you quit, don't you stop
Encouraging a partner or the audience to keep going and not give up on something


Don't you ever stop, don't you ever stop
Emphasizing the importance of perseverance and determination


Don't you ever quit, don't you stop, don't you stop
Encouraging the audience to keep pushing forward and not give up on their goals


Don't you, don't you ever quit
Reiterating and emphasizing the importance of not giving up on one's dreams and aspirations


Don't you stop, don't you stop
Repeating the previous sentiment in a motivational and encouraging tone


Don't you ever
Finalizing the message with a powerful affirmation of never giving up.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Joseph Simmons, Darryl Mcdaniels, Benjamin Tucker, Bob Dorough, Will Adams, Charles Stewart, Tariq Trotter

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