Let's Dance
Brand Nubian Lyrics


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Brand Nubian '98, hot shit for your ass
Get up everybody, make your ass move fast
Check it out, like this, check it out
Let's dance, I know you got the feeling
Let's dance, come on and get down

Brand Nubian '98, hot shit for your ass
Get up everybody, make your ass move fast
Check it out, like this, check it out
Let's dance, I know you got the feeling
Let's dance, come on and get down

Brand Nubian '98, hot shit for your ass
Get up everybody, make your ass move fast
Check it out, like this, check it out
Let's dance, I know you got the feeling
Let's dance, come on and get down

One time for your mind and it just don't stop (Hah)
Chickens flock, I hit you wit dat knock (Hah)
I be the Grand Royal makin it hot, flame broiled (What? What?)
To this I stay loyal while your style goes spoiled (Huh)
One of a kind, I'm like a diamond in the mine (Hah)
Brush of the dirt and watch the Haji God shine
Mama Pu, Mama Pa, Mama Grand Puba (Hah hah)
Alamo, Dotty X and the Lord Jamar (Woooooo, hah)
We want to party (huh), fiesta (Wooooo)
Together (hah), forever (huh)
Say word, son, a nigga flow like Chandon
Champion, been in more cooties than a tampon (hah)
Grand Puba Nubian co-workers (Hah)
Specialise in music, these cats'll never lose it (Huh)
Time for some action for your satisfaction (Hah)
Stackin Benji Jacksons without no procastinatin

Let's dance, I know you got the feeling (Brand Nubian makes the party, hot)
Let's dance, come on and get down
Let's dance, I know you got the feeling (This jam is all for you)
Let's dance, come on and get down
Let's dance, I know you got the feeling (It's the energy that's hot)
Let's dance, come on and get down
Let's dance, I know you got the feeling (My body's all for you)
Let's dance, come on and get down

Here's a simple joint that a baby could follow
I had wrote some twisted shit that niggas just couldn't follow
Love Vivica, Nia, Pam and Tamia
Soul Food with the cornbread, greens and head (Hah)
I'm off-ramp while y'all camp under a street lamp (Huh)
I got a stamp from back then, remember when you was ten
But now you're burstin, enough to make me you-turn on Lennox
Watch your mouth, this a grown man with the grown plan (Hah)
And a swift hand on the witness stand
Before the grand, I can't go out on my man
I know nothing of the sort, never seen a transport (Hah)
Wax built thors and cats who open doors (Huh)
Can get it in their paws when I release my youth
Down with Jamar, he's in the B-K, Haji in the Rule
Known Alamo since birth, young boys we went to school
Family planner, I can't forget my daughter in Atlanta (What?)

Let's dance, I know you got the feeling (Brand Nubian makes the party, hot)
Let's dance, come on and get down
Let's dance, I know you got the feeling (This jam is all for you)
Let's dance, come on and get down
Let's dance, I know you got the feeling (It's the energy that's hot)
Let's dance, come on and get down
Let's dance, I know you got the feeling (My body's all for you)
Let's dance, come on and get down

Yeah
Light-skinned, understandin see with brown eyes (hah)
Seen me in the van, the streets of Crown Heights (Huh)
Wit weed in my hand, runnin lights (Uhh)
In need of a grand to put down on a fight (Yeah)
See me and the Brand Nubians keep it tight
Flew me in to do a show in the middle of the night
If we don't get our dough then you know we're gonna fight
Keepin niggas on their toes 'cause our flows be right (Word up)
I used to bag hoes on sight
Now it turns me off when their clothes be tight, I'm on the road of the right (Uhh uhh)
And just, when I was 15, I used to smoke dust
Now I strive to stay pristine and free from lust
Watch the 3 bust, I be the Black G-zus (Hah)
Attack any man who plan to freeze us
Your hand should be up, my man's be tree'd up (huh)
In a land that the black man needs to free up!

Everybody let's dance, I know you got the feeling
(Brand Nubian makes the party, hot)
Let's dance, come on and get down
Let's dance, I know you got the feeling (This jam is all for you)
Let's dance, come on and get down
Let's dance, I know you got the feeling (It's the energy that's hot)
Let's dance, come on and get down
Let's dance, I know you got the feeling (My body's all for you)
Let's dance, come on and get down

Hah yeah, Brand Nu's
Busta Rhymes, all in a 12 jewel
Break fool, nigga, no go to school
One down, fuck ya head up




One shot, bounce nigga bounce to this
Just bounce to this, just bounce nigga bounce nigga bounce to this

Overall Meaning

The song 'Let's Dance' by Brand Nubian and Busta Rhymes is an upbeat, feel-good party track with a catchy chorus that encourages everyone to dance. The song starts with the repetition of the line "Brand Nubian '98, hot shit for your ass" which sets a confident, fun tone for the rest of the song. The chorus "Let's dance, I know you got the feeling, come on and get down" is simple and repetitive, making it easy for listeners to join in and dance along.


The rap verses in 'Let's Dance' touch on a variety of topics. The second verse mentions the group's fellow Brand Nubian members and their loyalty to the music they make. The third verse includes references to some of the group's favorite things such as Vivica A. Fox, soul food, and smoking weed. The fourth verse mentions the importance of keeping one's values in check and being free from lust. Finally, Busta Rhymes ends the song with a closing verse that encourages listeners to let loose and dance.


In summary, 'Let's Dance' is a fun and upbeat party track, with a confident and playful tone, catchy chorus and rap verses that touch on a variety of topics like music, loyalty, and cultural references.


Line by Line Meaning

Brand Nubian '98, hot shit for your ass
Brand Nubian has great music for you in 98


Get up everybody, make your ass move fast
Everyone get up and ready to dance


Let's dance, I know you got the feeling
Let's dance, I know you can feel the energy


Let's dance, come on and get down
Come on and dance


One time for your mind and it just don't stop (Hah)
We're here to entertain nonstop


Chickens flock, I hit you wit dat knock (Hah)
Ladies love our music


I be the Grand Royal makin it hot, flame broiled (What? What?)
I am the Grand Royal and I'm heating things up


To this I stay loyal while your style goes spoiled (Huh)
I am loyal to my music but you are losing style


One of a kind, I'm like a diamond in the mine (Hah)
I am unique like a diamond found in a mine


Brush of the dirt and watch the Haji God shine
Clean off the dirt and Haji God will shine


Mama Pu, Mama Pa, Mama Grand Puba (Hah hah)
Shoutout to Mama Pu, Mama Pa, and Mama Grand Puba


Alamo, Dotty X and the Lord Jamar (Woooooo, hah)
Shoutout to Alamo, Dotty X, and Lord Jamar


We want to party (huh), fiesta (Wooooo)
We want to party


Together (hah), forever (huh)
We will stay together forever


Say word, son, a nigga flow like Chandon
Listen carefully to my rap, I flow like the wine brand Chandon


Champion, been in more cooties than a tampon (hah)
I am a champion and I have been through more difficult situations than a tampon


Grand Puba Nubian co-workers (Hah)
Grand Puba works with Brand Nubian


Specialise in music, these cats'll never lose it (Huh)
We specialize in music and will never lose our touch


Time for some action for your satisfaction (Hah)
It's time for musical action to satisfy you


Stackin Benji Jacksons without no procastinatin
Making money without wasting time


Let's dance, I know you got the feeling (Brand Nubian makes the party, hot)
Let's dance, you can feel our music heating up the party


Let's dance, I know you got the feeling (This jam is all for you)
Let's dance, this musical jam is just for you


Let's dance, I know you got the feeling (It's the energy that's hot)
Let's dance, the energy in the room is heating up


Let's dance, I know you got the feeling (My body's all for you)
Let's dance, my body is all for you


Here's a simple joint that a baby could follow
Here is a simple musical piece even a baby could follow along to


I had wrote some twisted shit that niggas just couldn't follow
I wrote some complex lyrics that many listeners couldn't understand


Love Vivica, Nia, Pam and Tamia
Shoutout to Vivica, Nia, Pam and Tamia, who I love


Soul Food with the cornbread, greens and head (Hah)
I enjoy soul food with cornbread, greens, and more


I'm off-ramp while y'all camp under a street lamp (Huh)
I'm different from you and don't hang around under street lamps


I got a stamp from back then, remember when you was ten
I have a personal identification stamp from when we were younger


But now you're burstin, enough to make me you-turn on Lennox
But now you're showing off, it's making me want to turn around on Lennox street


Watch your mouth, this a grown man with the grown plan (Hah)
Be careful what you say, I am a grown man with a mature plan


And a swift hand on the witness stand
I am prepared to defend myself on the witness stand


Before the grand, I can't go out on my man
I can't betray my friend before the Grand


I know nothing of the sort, never seen a transport (Hah)
I don't know anything about this, I've never seen a transportation


Wax built thors and cats who open doors (Huh)
Wax figures of Thor and people who open doors


Can get it in their paws when I release my youth
They'll be impressed when I release my skills


Down with Jamar, he's in the B-K, Haji in the Rule
I'm on Jamar's side, he's in Brooklyn. Haji is in the Ruler's camp


Known Alamo since birth, young boys we went to school
I've known Alamo since birth and we used to go to school together


Family planner, I can't forget my daughter in Atlanta (What?)
I am a family man and can't forget my daughter in Atlanta


Light-skinned, understandin see with brown eyes (hah)
I have light skin and a deep understanding, seen through my brown eyes


Seen me in the van, the streets of Crown Heights (Huh)
You might've seen me in my van, cruising through the Crown Heights neighborhood


Wit weed in my hand, runnin lights (Uhh)
I'm driving recklessly with weed in hand


In need of a grand to put down on a fight (Yeah)
I need a thousand dollars to bet on a fight


See me and the Brand Nubians keep it tight
Me and the Brand Nubians are a tightly-knit group


Flew me in to do a show in the middle of the night
I was flown in to do a show in the middle of the night


If we don't get our dough then you know we're gonna fight
If we don't get paid, there will be conflict


Keepin niggas on their toes 'cause our flows be right (Word up)
Our music keeps people on their toes because it's great


I used to bag hoes on sight
I used to pick up women easily


Now it turns me off when their clothes be tight, I'm on the road of the right (Uhh uhh)
Now it turns me off when their clothes are tight. I'm on the path of righteousness


And just, when I was 15, I used to smoke dust
When I was 15, I used to smoke Angel Dust


Now I strive to stay pristine and free from lust
Now I strive to stay pure and free from sexual desires


Watch the 3 bust, I be the Black G-zus (Hah)
Watch the three of us bust, I am like the Black Jesus


Attack any man who plan to freeze us
I will attack anyone trying to prevent our progress


Your hand should be up, my man's be tree'd up (huh)
You should be raising your hand, my partner is handing out drugs


In a land that the black man needs to free up!
In a country where the black man needs more freedom


Everybody let's dance, I know you got the feeling (Brand Nubian makes the party, hot)
Let's dance, you can feel our music heating up the party


Hah yeah, Brand Nu's
Brand Nubian is here


Busta Rhymes, all in a 12 jewel
Busta Rhymes is wearing 12 jewelry pieces


Break fool, nigga, no go to school
Act foolish, don't go to school


One down, fuck ya head up
Take one hit and confuse yourself


One shot, bounce nigga bounce to this
One shot and start dancing to our music


Just bounce to this, just bounce nigga bounce nigga bounce to this
Just keep bouncing to our music




Lyrics © DistroKid, Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSE M REYES, DAVID HANLEY, SADA JACKSON, JOEL BODKER, BRIAN KENNEDY, TYLER LOGAN, TISHA SANCHEZ

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