Bebop
Choco and the RZA Lyrics
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We at the Downtown Cabinay, right across the street from the Coca Cobana
We have the midnight roof special going on
We have Choco on the wheels of steel
Slow it down for a minute Choco
Yo, Zig Zag on the M.I.C
We givin' a special tribute to Charlie Parker, here tonight
The midnight rooftop special
Who came with their men, come on in
Get into sweety, and drink all night
[RZA]
Bebop, we walk with our hats on tilt
Pink and white silk, made of shoes on stilts
Dressed as the morning milk, plus, like the quilt
When we rock at the club, no blood got spilt
Where dime piece wizes, had they legs in the air
From being sprung by the swings, so they legs in the air
Long dresses, and they silk brassiere
Ya'll unloosen the twist, Rob came in the air
[Chorus 4X: RZA]
I rock the bebop, the bebop, the bebop
The bud-bud-a-budda-bidda bebop, bebop, somebody don't bopped bopped
[RZA]
The saxophone doctor can blow on any octave
Performance, of some of the world's greatest jazz rocker
From bebop to hip hop, back to bebop
Charlie Parker lids blow hot like boiling tea pot
From pull to press, not white and up tight
To blowin' horns, to walking with the bass up right
To having our crowns polished, and our face up right
To clean our neighborhood's and I play sometin' right
[Chorus 4X]
[Interlude: RZA]
So we still groovin' wit it
Keepin' the flow poppin' here
We gon' turn the lights down a little low
Just hide the identity, yo, yo
[RZA]
The saxophone doctor can blow on any octave
Performance, of some of the world's greatest jazz rocker
From bebop to hip hop, back to bebop
Charlie Parker lids blow hot like boiling tea pot
From pull to press, not white and up tight
To blowin' horns, to walking with the bass that's up right
To having our crowns polished, and our face up right
To clean our neighborhood's and I play sometin' right
[Chorus 4X]
[Outro: RZA]
Bebop... hehehehe
Take it back, heh
Bebop..
Bebop..
The song "Bebop" by Choco and the RZA is a tribute to Charlie Parker, one of the world's greatest jazz musicians. The intro sets the stage for a special midnight rooftop performance, with Choco on the wheels of steel and Zig Zag on the mic. The song itself is a celebration of the bebop style of jazz, with RZA rapping about the fashion and energy of the scene, including references to silk shoes on stilts and dime piece wizes with their legs in the air. RZA also raps about how bebop has influenced hip hop, and how the music can bring people together to clean up their neighborhoods and create something right.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I rock the bebop" four times, emphasizing the importance of the music and its culture. The saxophone is also highlighted throughout the lyrics, with references to the "saxophone doctor" who can blow on any octave, and Charlie Parker's lids (i.e. eyes) blowing hot like a boiling teapot. The song ends with RZA laughing and repeating the word "Bebop" over and over, reinforcing the joyful, energetic spirit of the music.
Overall, "Bebop" is a testament to the power of music to bring people together and transcend boundaries of style and genre. It celebrates the rich legacy of jazz and its influence on hip hop, while also highlighting the importance of creative expression and community building.
Line by Line Meaning
We at the Downtown Cabinay, right across the street from the Coca Cabana
We are here at Downtown Cabinay, which is located just across the street from Coca Cabana.
We have the midnight roof special going on
We are offering the midnight rooftop special.
We have Choco on the wheels of steel
Choco is the one in charge of the turntable.
Slow it down for a minute Choco
Choco, please slow down the music.
Yo, Zig Zag on the M.I.C
Zig Zag is on the microphone.
We givin' a special tribute to Charlie Parker, here tonight
Tonight we have a special tribute dedicated to Charlie Parker.
Bebop, we walk with our hats on tilt
When we walk in bebop style, we tilt our hats.
Pink and white silk, made of shoes on stilts
We wear pink and white silk clothes and shoes on stilts.
Dressed as the morning milk, plus, like the quilt
Our attire looks like milk in the morning, and our clothes are like quilts.
When we rock at the club, no blood got spilt
When we perform at the club, nobody gets hurt.
Where dime piece wizes, had they legs in the air
We perform in a place where beautiful ladies lift their legs up in the air.
From being sprung by the swings, so they legs in the air
They are so excited that they spring up from their swings, lifting their legs up.
Long dresses, and they silk brassiere
The ladies wear long dresses and silk brassieres.
Ya'll unloosen the twist, Rob came in the air
Everyone loosens up, and Rob shows up.
I rock the bebop, the bebop, the bebop
I perform bebop music, over and over again.
The bud-bud-a-budda-bidda bebop, bebop, somebody don't bopped bopped
Through the sound of the bebop music, someone is dancing and not holding back.
The saxophone doctor can blow on any octave
The saxophone player is very skillful and can play on any octave.
Performance, of some of the world's greatest jazz rocker
He then performs some of the greatest jazz rock music from all over the world.
Charlie Parker lids blow hot like boiling tea pot
The performance includes Charlie Parker's music, which is just like a boiling hot tea pot.
From pull to press, not white and up tight
From playing soft to playing hard, we are not restrained or formal.
To blowin' horns, to walking with the bass up right
We can play horns and walk around while carrying the bass upright.
To having our crowns polished, and our face up right
We clean up well and stand upright with pride.
To clean our neighborhood's and I play sometin' right
We aim to clean our neighborhood while playing the right kind of music.
Bebop... hehehehe
Bebop...in a playful manner.
Take it back, heh
Remember the previous line and take it back.
Bebop...
Bebop...
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN GILLESPIE
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