Smithzonian Institute of Rhyme
Blackalicious Lyrics

yeah yeah (2x)
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm.

blackalicious
Introducing the artist.

lateef the truth speaker
Introducing the other artist.

a little somethin
Starting the performance with an introduction.

now if you want some you best come with a gun
Challenging other performers to bring their best.

you can't fuck with the tongue or the way the song is sung
Asserting the rappers' skill and uniqueness.

by lateef and blackalicious we keep it fat, delicious
Boasting about their excellent performance.

complete and grant your wishes
Promising to deliver a great experience.

so peep the rap and listen
Encouraging the audience to pay attention.

you can't be idle you best come trifle
Warning other performers not to underestimate them.

but even with a rifle your stylell get stifled
Boasting about their strength and ability to beat any competitor.

quick
Signaling a change in the performance.

lateef and blackalicious we coming for that dough to get
Reiterating their strong motivation to succeed.

the lyrics that we wrote again are sounding rather vicous beyond scientific
Praising their own creative and intelligent songwriting.

I'll snap like a doberman I'm unable to hold it in
Comparing their energy to an aggressive dog.

I really hope you feel it, check it out
Encouraging the audience to enjoy their performance.

droppin the topic and me apocaplypse
Experimenting with different themes and ideas in their performance.

hip hop metroplis we stalkin mcs
Describing the hip hop world as a city they are actively participating in.

don't stop this marvelous three partners
Celebrating their collaboration with each other.

this bottomless beat has opened wideness invitin us inside of its deep rhythmic environment
Describing their music as a boundless, immersive experience.

a labryinth its violent beings just won't be silent
Describing their music as a maze full of passionate emotions.

and higher, and higher means to a world (?) where all I need is prez and that is my rent
Describing a utopia where they can make a living doing what they love.

just by fatting the rest who won't admire it
Boasting that their music is better than everyone else's.

won't rule as a tyrant don't condone viloence till the next man trys it don't tax no pirate
Describing their stance on political and social issues.

just watch as I begin to shape your world
Confidently promising to make an impact through their music.

all mcs in the land spanked and baked and broiled charred and seasoned in a pan - damn
Boasting that they are superior to other rappers in the industry.

awakened world stagnant even though they always been there laggin about exposing it to the hearing impaired establishment
Critiquing the state of the music industry and society.

raw energy they can't be compared tag em then we drag them then we finshed - yeah
Celebrating their unique energy and sound.

let it hit them the suffocation begins your soul it gets engulfed in the sound like its emotion it works just like a potion it hurts just like that's only motion gotta think about some rules
Describing the impact of their music on the listener's soul.

see it can't just all be coastin get to get the spectrum of the wave whenever you know its flowin
Encouraging the audience to engage with their music more deeply.

got a notion and its deep keep it growing like the ocean don't get salty its just me get a dose that's instantaneous essential constantly fits like a constellation glowing natrually in facts you see the past
Describing the emotions behind their music and comparing them to natural wonders.

the future marches on triumphantly defiantly relentlessly
Embracing change and progress in the music industry and society.

if it ain't one thing its somethin something else the instrumental that contributes to your mental health
Reflecting on the complex nature of the issues they discuss in their music.

as for most mcs we moving like a ninja that is killin ya stealthily
Praising their own skill and ability to succeed in the industry.

handle your bizness candidly fool we gigantic globally locally and organically ain't nothing you gonna do that's gonna damage me
Boasting that nothing can stop them from succeeding, no matter how hard others try to bring them down.

in this currency its tragedy we value beyond champion originality is this shit that's happen we trigger an emotional response causes you to react violently
Explaining that their music touches on important social issues to provoke a reaction from the audience.

let it hit them the suffocation begins your soul it gets engulfed in the sound like its emotion it works just like a potion it hurts just like that's only motion gotta think about some rules
Repeating their earlier message about the impact of their music on the listener's soul.

lateef and blackalicious is coming for that dough to get the lyrics that we wrote again are sounding rather vicious
Reiterating their motivation to succeed, and boasting about the quality of their music.

you can't fuck with the tongue or the way the song is sung by lateef and blackalicious we keep it fat, delicious complete and grant your wishes we move just like eclipses
Reiterating their unique sound and strong performance ability.

you can't be idle cause even with a title and even with a rifle your styell get stifled - yeah
Boasting that they are unbeatable in the industry.

The king is going home to get his throne from the root to the flute that's where everything started at...(echo)
Ending the performance with a symbolic message about the origins of their music.