Ya Slippin'
Boogie Down Productions Lyrics

Now what you just heard, people, was a little kickin
The previous lyrics were meant to entertain, but now it's time for a serious warning

But let me tell you this while the clock is still tickin
Don't wait, listen carefully to what I'm about to say

This is the warning, known as the caution:
Listen closely because I'm about to give you a warning

Do not attempt to dis, cause you'll soften
Don't try to insult or challenge me, because you'll lose and look weak

Just like a pillow, or better yet a mattress
You'll become soft and weak just like a pillow or mattress

You can't match this style or attack this
You'll never be able to match my style or attack me

While I'm telling you, write on schedule
I'm telling you this clearly and directly, so pay attention

Fuck with K-R-S and I'll bury you
If you try to mess with me, I will defeat you

Deep in the dirt, or sand with a shovel
I will bury you so deep that you won't be able to climb out

No fight, no scurry, or scuffle, just muffle
You won't be able to fight back or even speak up, I will silence you

Total domination on stage
I'm the boss on the stage

Kris is the name, 22 is the age
My name is Kris, and I'm 22 years old

Those that wanna battle, I know who you are
I'm aware of those who want to challenge me

You got a little girl, you drive a little car
You look weak and unimpressive with your small possessions

You come into the place with that look on your face
You walk into the room looking like you think you can beat me

Before you ran the mile, you lost the race
You've already lost before the competition even started

So assume you're doomed when you step in the room
You should already know that you're going to fail when you enter the room with me

I'll be the witch and you'll be the broom
I will sweep you up and control you like a witch controlling a broom

I'll ride you, guide you into the concrete
I will slam you to the ground and make you feel helpless and defeated

I'll slide you to a funky beat
I'll defeat you in a cool and impressive way

So what do we have here?
Now, let's examine what we're dealing with

A sucka in fear
You're a scared and weak opponent

I snatched your heart
I defeated you emotionally and psychologically

Put it way up on the chart
I proved that I'm superior to you and showed everyone

At ten you're fucked
You're completely defeated by the time I reach ten on the chart

At nine you suck
You already suck by the time I get to nine on the chart

At eight you're a sucker
You're already weak by the time I get to eight on the chart

At seven-a mothafucka
You're already cursed by the time I get to seven on the chart

At six you're slapped
You're already hit by the time I get to six on the chart

At five you're just wacked
You're already useless by the time I get to five on the chart

At four you're lost
You're already lost by the time I get to four on the chart

At three, you're just soft
You're already weak and vulnerable by the time I get to three on the chart

At two you're an ass
You're already a fool by the time I get to two on the chart

At one, you're a dick
You're already a jerk by the time I get to one on the chart

But before you slip, I'll whip
Before you lose your chance, I'll defeat you

Cuz homeboy, ya slippin'
You're about to lose and become defeated

I understand that music calms the savage beast
Music can have a calming effect on people

But keep in mind that I compose my music piece by piece
My music is carefully crafted with precision and skill

First a bass, a snare
I start with a simple beat

A little cut over there
I add some creative elements

I add my name K-R-S
I add my personal touch by adding my name as an artist

And the shit becomes fresh
And the music becomes new and exciting

I ask Moe and ICU for their thoughts
I seek feedback from fellow artists Moe and ICU

Lay it down at Power Play all the suckas are taught
We record our music at Power Play studios and teach others through our example

One again, the tactics of original arts
We use unique and original tactics in our music

We're gettin' payed to the end cuz we were down from the start
We've been committed to our music from the start and are now being rewarded financially

We're known as Boogie Down Productions, ain't no B-boy stance
We are Boogie Down Productions, not just B-boys

Guaranteed to make ya dance, if you give us a chance
If you listen to our music, we guarantee it will make you want to dance

We're goin' off and of course all ya suckas are lost
We're doing our own thing and leaving those who don't understand behind

You wanna hear a fresh rhyme? You've come to the source
If you want to hear something new and exciting, listen to our music

Because I'm the type of guy who's not put up on a pedestal
I don't think I'm better than everyone else

Run my rhyme on time and on schedule
I'm a professional and deliver my music on time

One after another, another to the next
I create new songs one after another without pause

Can't rhyme when you're tense, or your muscles won't flex
You can't create good music if you're too tense and stressed out

Check your larynx
Pay attention to your voice and lyrics

It may get lower havin' sex
Your voice may change if you are sexually active

Or may get higher
Your voice may change if you are excited or energetic

When bustin' as a liar
When you are writing rhymes and being dishonest

These are the things I teach so be taught
These are the lessons I'm giving you, so learn from them

To me you're kinda short, how many battles have you fought?
I don't think much of you, how many challenges have you faced?

If you come up with a number, notebook, or list
If you can provide a number of challenges faced, or even write it down

It just doesn't matter, you can still get dissed
It doesn't matter, I can still defeat you

I'm bringin' back that ol' New York rap
I'm reviving and bringing back the traditional New York rap style

That gets you jacked while you're hands still clap
My music gets you excited and makes you want to dance

It's funny
It's ironic

Just dissin' you I can make money
I can make a profit just by insulting you

But no one's tippin'
But no one's giving me any money

My message is simple: Ya' slippin!
My message is that you're about to lose and become defeated

E-N-O, S-R-K
Shouting out Moe Dee and Ice Cube

When you go through other albums, you're sure to say
When you listen to other albums

"Goddamn, they all seem to sound alike!"
You'll likely think that all the music sounds the same

Till you hear the crew standin' over in the light
Until you hear us perform live and in person

Showing, glowing, on the top growing
We're showing off our talent and success

The lyrics keep flowing and flowing and just flowing
Our lyrics are always unique and creative

Just like a river, or better yet a stream
Our music flows naturally and gracefully

I'm proud to be down with the winning team
I'm proud to be part of the successful Boogie Down Productions team

So don't ever in your life even think about a argument
Don't ever try to argue with me

Cuz you'll get walked on like carpet
Because I will dominate you like walking on carpet

We'll pick you up, and dust you off
We will defeat you, pick you up, and move on

Stamp BDP on your head and you're off
We'll leave a mark on you and move forward

But you would even change that to say instead
But even if we mark you, you'll still try to twist the situation

"I'm down cuz I got a BDP on my head!"
You'll try to use our mark as a source of pride or to seem cool

So just before you inherit that ass kicking
Before you lose to us

I suggest you wake right up cuz ya slippin'
I suggest you adjust your attitude and wake up to reality