Do it now
Busta Rhymes / Mos Def Lyrics


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Back up, back up, back up, back up
Back up back up back up back up ease off
This goes out to all area crew (yes yes)
To my BK crew to my QB crew
My LI crew, my Shaolin crew
My Dirty South crew
(What y'all niggas about the Dirty South?)
Atlanta, North Cakalak'
For all my fam, all area crew
Yeah man!

Yes, the first cut should be the deepest
To penetrate beyond the muscle wall's inner regions
First you was icing me, connect with the staring at the speakers
Heard the rhyme, head high, what ya staring at ya sneakers
You shy now, got a lot of things on your mind now
You don't feel fly now, you hunting the exit sign down
Fuck what you heard, cause I snatch the grapevine down (yea yeah)
Don't understand how I ran the line down, rewind now

Yo We be the most magnetic, so athletic
Leave your peeps on the side so they can watch you and your mans get it
Take the arch rivalry stance up on the podium
And give the flavor to niggas but keep it low on sodium
Possess shit that got you wondering how we holding 'em
Things that'll lay you out like a piece of linoleum
Bring who-ever you want, we bout to bug son and bounce
Down to Henry Hudson, after I bust one!

Yo Mos Def!
Alright okay
How you feel?
Feeling great
What ya want?
I wan' do it to death, whats up wit you?
You know my steez
True indeed
Say it loud

Black and proud
Ain't no time to hesitate at the gate
Do it now!
Bust-a-Bus

What-a-gwan?
How you feel?
Feeling great!
What you want?
I want to do it to death, what up with you?
You know my steez
True indeed
Say it loud
Black and proud

Ain't no time to hesitate at the gate
Do it now!

Hay dios mio, me and Bustarimo
The hottest Negroes en Los Estados Unidos
Hotter than Reno when discovered by Bugsy Siegal
I'm black like Don Cheadle shouting power to the people
My rhymes dipping like the lifeline on the e-boat
The raw sugar cane, NutraSweet, never Equal
If you in a Benzito or your mother's Buick Regal
I get up like Chino shouting power to the people!!

Yo, me and the Mighty Mos shine like a light post
Live nigga shit be straight fucking up the white folks
That's why they with it now, because niggas like me and you
We did it now, brought it to that level so they get it now
We graduated saturated the game now
Infatuated with the fame now let me explain how
We doing this, at any time or any place ready willing and able
Let's get the dough secure the food on the table

Yo Mos Def!
Alright okay
How you feel?
Feeling great
What ya want?
I wan' do it to death, whats up wit you?
You know my steez
True indeed
Say it loud

Black and proud
Ain't no time to hesitate at the gate
Do it now!
Bust-a-Bus

What-a-gwan?
How you feel?
Feeling great!
What you want?
I want to do it to death, what up with you?
You know my steez
True indeed
Say it loud
Black and proud

Ain't no time to hesitate at the gate
Do it now!

From East West North and South I got joints for all of those
Heavy aquatic water flows keep them on they toes
Tell them thugs that want to be CEO's to be derobed
'Fore I wear your little dumb ass out like Easter clothes!

Yo, yo-yo yo-yo
It's like a freak show, soon as my heat blow
Sometime I speak slow so people understand my street flow
And while we keep it hot, we got the most shine up in
This whole shit, me and Mos spit and blow the show quick

Watch out! Your pussy sound get bucked Souf
Mos 'n Bussa Rhymes too bad man-a-shutout
Watch out! Give a damn what fancy car ya hop owt
Shut down your game like the NBA lockout

Ya better watch out! I'm bout to black on niggas
Like I'm blowing on a sax, blowing my gats on niggas
Blowing my raps on niggas, now let me mash out
We fatter than the biggest ass chicks poking they ass out!

Hey Mos Def
Magnetism
How you feel?
Feeling great!
What ya want?
I wan' do it to death, whats up wit you?
You know my steez
True indeed
Say it loud

Black and proud
Ain't no time to hesitate at the gate
Do it now!
Bust-a-Bus

Woo-hah!
How you feel?!
Feelin great!
What you want?
I want to do it to death, what up wit you?!
You know my steez!
True indeed
Say it loud!
Black and proud!





Ain't no time to hesitate at the gate
Do it now

Overall Meaning

The song "Do It Now" by Busta Rhymes and Mos Def is an upbeat hip-hop track that emphasizes the importance of seizing the moment and making things happen in life. The opening verse speaks to the importance of the first cut being the deepest and having the power to penetrate beyond surface level. The second verse touches on the magnetism and athletic prowess that the two artists possess, making them stand out from the competition. In the third verse, Mos Def and Busta Rhymes show off their skills and warn others to be careful when facing them.


Throughout the song, the artists make use of clever wordplay and rhymes to convey their message. The chorus repeats the phrase "Ain't no time to hesitate at the gate, do it now" to encourage listeners to take action and not wait for opportunities to come to them. The song also pays tribute to various areas of the country, including Brooklyn, Queens, Shaolin, and the Dirty South, showcasing the artists' appreciation for their roots.


One of the key themes of the song is the idea of black pride and unity, which is reflected in the chorus's repetition of the phrase "black and proud." The artists use their platform to empower their community and encourage listeners to take control of their lives and make things happen. Overall, "Do It Now" is an energetic, empowering track that showcases the talents of two legendary hip-hop artists.


Line by Line Meaning

Back up, back up, back up, back up
Requesting everyone to back up and ease off.


This goes out to all area crew (yes yes)
A shout-out to all the area crews, including BK, QB, LI, Shaolin, Dirty South, etc.


The first cut should be the deepest To penetrate beyond the muscle wall's inner regions
The first blow should always be the strongest to have a maximum impact.


First you was icing me, connect with the staring at the speakers Heard the rhyme, head high, what ya staring at ya sneakers
In the beginning, the person was avoiding the artist but later enjoyed the lyrics so much they stopped their previous behavior and started appreciating the music.


You shy now, got a lot of things on your mind now You don't feel fly now, you hunting the exit sign down Fuck what you heard, cause I snatch the grapevine down (yea yeah) Don't understand how I ran the line down, rewind now
The person is shy now, possibly feeling embarrassed by their previous behavior. They are trying to exit the place and are ignoring any opinions of the people around them. The rapper is confident and doesn't care about rumors, they are illuminating the truth. They repeat their lines, impressive enough to be rewinded and played again.


Yo We be the most magnetic, so athletic Leave your peeps on the side so they can watch you and your mans get it Take the arch rivalry stance up on the podium And give the flavor to niggas but keep it low on sodium Possess shit that got you wondering how we holding 'em Things that'll lay you out like a piece of linoleum Bring who-ever you want, we bout to bug son and bounce Down to Henry Hudson, after I bust one!
The rap duo is highly magnetic and athletic, and other people observe them. They have a positive attitude towards healthy competition and will remain humble regardless of winning. They possess something untraceable which may confuse others but will leave a strong impact. They are willing to challenge anyone, travel miles from the spotlight, and will move forward even if they achieve small success.


Alright okay How you feel? Feeling great What ya want? I wan' do it to death, whats up wit you? You know my steez True indeed Say it loud Black and proud Ain't no time to hesitate at the gate Do it now!
Having a positive attitude, feeling confident, aiming for greatness, and expressing self-identity without fear. No time should be wasted at the start line, dive in and do it now!


Hay dios mio, me and Bustarimo The hottest Negroes en Los Estados Unidos Hotter than Reno when discovered by Bugsy Siegal I'm black like Don Cheadle shouting power to the people My rhymes dipping like the lifeline on the e-boat The raw sugar cane, NutraSweet, never Equal If you in a Benzito or your mother's Buick Regal I get up like Chino shouting power to the people!!
The rap duo is hot like Reno during its discovery by Bugsy Siegel. He expresses Black power like actor Don Cheadle, and his rhymes deliver a powerful message. His rapping style is like dipping in a lifeline on an e-boat. He is raw and unique, nothing compares to him, and he uplifts people from all backgrounds with his rapping. He can give you a boost in your car or your mother's Buick Regal just like Chino shouting power to the people!


Yo, me and the Mighty Mos shine like a light post Live nigga shit be straight fucking up the white folks That's why they with it now, because niggas like me and you We did it now, brought it to that level so they get it now We graduated saturated the game now Infatuated with the fame now let me explain how We doing this, at any time or any place ready willing and able Let's get the dough secure the food on the table From East West North and South I got joints for all of those Heavy aquatic water flows keep them on they toes Tell them thugs that want to be CEO's to be derobed 'Fore I wear your little dumb ass out like Easter clothes!
The rap duo is shining bright like a street light and influencing even the white communities with their live music. They gain popularity by bringing something new and fresh and have achieved great success. They are obsessed with fame and won't stop working hard even if it means performing at any time or place. They are determined to secure their earnings to provide food on the table. They cater to their audiences from all directions and keep them entertained with their unique style. They will teach a lesson to all the fake thugs that want to be CEO's.


Yo-yo yo-yo It's like a freak show, soon as my heat blow Sometime I speak slow so people understand my street flow And while we keep it hot, we got the most shine up in This whole shit, me and Mos spit and blow the show quick Watch out! Your pussy sound get bucked Souf Mos 'n Bussa Rhymes too bad man-a-shutout Watch out! Give a damn what fancy car ya hop owt Shut down your game like the NBA lockout Ya better watch out! I'm bout to black on niggas Like I'm blowing on a sax, blowing my gats on niggas Blowing my raps on niggas, now let me mash out We fatter than the biggest ass chicks poking they ass out!
The rapper is explaining his style like a freak show and maintains a steady flow with his raps, so it can be understandable. They are keeping up their work even if the competition is high and are the best in the music industry. They give a warning to the people with foul language and are confident in their performance, while shutting down others in the music game. He is going hard and is going to leave a permanent impact like blowing his sax except here he is using a gun. They have a high volume of punches, and it can be compared to the big butts sticking out.


Hey Mos Def Magnetism Woo-hah! How you feel?! Feelin great! I want to do it to death, what up wit you?! You know my steez! Say it loud! Black and proud! Do it now
The rap duo has an attractive aura like a magnet, and everything is perfect. They are feeling great and want to give an exceptional performance. They know their style, and they are confident and proud of their identity. They want to do it now!




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Written by: A DILLON, DANTE SMITH, TREVOR SMITH

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Comments from YouTube:

@mistahmst

Mos and Busta had really great chemistry on this song. Just nonstop energy throughout.

@robertalexander3067

Broooo can’t believe they didn’t do anything else, crazy

@bigsolo6952

Last verse is disgusting

@ExplodingMummies

That beat is fucking incredible, holy shit.

@steeltownbrown52

Mr. Khaliyl aka Mr. Man of the Bush Babees on production.

@thedreamer702

Inspired by Mantronix but needs more cowbell 😁
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ9_uur0_HU

@RomarioToretto

Sounds like ride or die chick.

@soulknightsam4919

Mannn this beat goes crazy!!! I was nodding my head so hard to this and then when I heard that flow and beat switch at 0:47, I had to press stop, took of my headphones, because that was too much heat to handle, so I had to listen again to catch the bars. Now that's real Rap at its finestπŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

@NickyP1

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@sreski504

I did the stank face when the beat changed πŸ˜‚

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