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"We don't even speak the same kind of language"
There is a clear disconnect between us; we cannot understand each other

"They want to know if he still got it" - Dr. Dre
People are curious if I still possess the same level of skill or talent as before

"Plug my mic back in, let me begin" - Classified
Allow me to reconnect my microphone and start performing

"I'm on the mic, you're on the run"
I am confidently rapping, while you are fleeing or avoiding confrontation

"Because, this is how it should be done"
This is the proper way to carry out this task or activity

"Word up"
Agreement or affirmation of what has been stated

Yeah, uh, yeah, I wipe off a fresh pair of Nikes and roll my pair of dice (yeah)
I clean my brand new Nike sneakers and take a chance, just like rolling a pair of dice

Infectious, I'm passed on like a parasite (ha)
My skills or influence spread rapidly, much like a contagious parasite

I've seen the Eiffel Tower and all the Paris sites
I have visited famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower in Paris

But comin back home, there ain't no comparin, right?
However, returning home, there is no comparison; it is unmatched

It's time to play ball and it's a big inning, I mean the beginning's here
Now is the moment to engage in action and start something significant

And the picture is clear
The situation or circumstances are easily understandable and evident

Your whole team's played out like a pitcher's career
Your entire group or team is exhausted or finished, similar to a pitcher's career

While we home celebratin with a pitcher of beer
Meanwhile, we are at home, rejoicing and drinking beer from a pitcher

And yeah I do this rap thing but don't say that I sing
I am involved in rap music, but it's important not to mistake me for a singer

That's just me spreadin the icing (icing)
It's simply my way of enhancing or adding to the situation

Huh, I'm goin end to end like hockey icing (yeah)
I am traversing the entire length of the playing field, similar to hockey's icing rule

Fuck up the flow, so you don't know if I'm wrong or writing
I disrupt the smoothness of the rhythm, making it difficult to discern if I am mistaken or purposefully crafting my lyrics

I've been here, holdin down base (base)
I have been in this position, confidently maintaining control

Blowin out the speakers, turnin up the bass (bass)
Causing the artists to produce loud sounds, amplifying the bass frequencies

Back to the basics, basically I do this shit faithfully
Returning to the fundamental elements of this craft, I consistently and devotedly pursue it

And no one is replacin me, take a seat
No one can replace me in my role; they should step back and observe

"The verbal-the verbal-the verbal combat, position number one" - Zaakir
Engaging in a verbal battle where I hold the foremost position

"We don't even speak the same kind of language"
Our communication methods and styles are completely different

Uh, yeah, now back in the day makin diss tracks on your tape deck (yeah)
In the past, creating tracks that insult or demean others using cassette tape decks

You could get your face decked with a skate deck (bap)
If provoked, someone might hit you in the face with a skateboard

You might want protection like safe sex (ha)
You should consider protecting yourself just as you would during safe sexual activity

Or you'll get robbed for your cash and the safe's next (gimme that)
Otherwise, you might become a victim of robbery, losing both your money and valuables in the safe

I ain't the thug type (nah), nah it just don't suit me
I'm not the stereotypical tough or criminal type; it simply doesn't fit my personality

But I'm never clean cut, no dress shoes or suit please
However, I don't conform to a polished or formal appearance; I prefer not to wear dress shoes or suits

I chop it up like Bruce Lee, I'm too sweet
I skillfully break down the elements, similar to Bruce Lee's martial arts, and I am exceptionally talented

And gettin groupies like honeymoon suite (ha)
I attract a large number of enthusiastic fans, similar to a honeymoon suite where newlyweds stay

And all these MC's want a piece of me
Many fellow rappers desire to gain recognition or success through association with me

But ya, playin yourself like reality TV
But in reality, they are only making a fool of themselves, just like on a reality television show

All in syndication, shit you a repeat
It's being repeatedly broadcasted, indicating that you are unoriginal and repetitive

Talkin bullshit, other words you a feces-ces-ces-ces ...
You are speaking nonsense, in other words, you are excrement-ent-ent-ent ...

And I'm a drug like morphine (yeah)
I have a strong addictive quality, much like the drug morphine

The music got you hooked generate a few more fiends (come on)
My music captivates you, creating additional fans who are eager for more

Floodin through your neighborhood like New Orleans
My music is spreading widely and rapidly through your area, similar to the flooding in New Orleans

When Katrina came through, with no clue and no warning
Just like when Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, catching people off guard and unprepared

Yeah, uh, yeah, aiyyo, I coast through the east coast, ridin with the crew (crew)
I confidently navigate through the eastern part of the United States, traveling with my group

Sunday afternoon, with the car on cruise (cruise)
On a relaxed Sunday afternoon, driving leisurely with the vehicle on cruise control

Try not to breath when we smell Seaweed
We attempt to avoid inhaling marijuana, colloquially referred to as "weed"

But we love to breath in the smell when we see weed (huh)
However, we enjoy the scent when we come across marijuana

And I don't rap with a Bronx accent (nah)
Contrary to popular belief, I do not use the accent commonly associated with the Bronx in my rapping

But shit sometimes it slips out by accident (yes y'all)
However, occasionally the Bronx accent unintentionally becomes evident in my speech (yes, everyone)

Yeah I'm infleunced, the birthplace of hip hop music
Yes, I am influenced by the Bronx, where hip hop music originated

Got a hold of me the first time I rocked to it (ha)
The first time I experienced hip hop music, it captivated and influenced me greatly

I learned how to converse with flow (yeah)
I developed the ability to communicate effectively through my rhythmic flow or delivery

And took off the Converses, got the shell toes (yeah)
I metaphorically traded in my Converses for shell-toe sneakers, symbolizing progression and growth

They say it's all negative but on with the show
There is a belief that this genre is solely focused on negativity, but we move forward with the performance

'Cause they don't ever look at the con versus the pros
They fail to consider both the negative and positive aspects of the situation

"The verbal-the verbal-the verbal combat, position number one" - Zaakir
Engaging in a verbal battle where I hold the foremost position

"We don't even speak, speak the same kind of language"
Our communication methods and styles are completely different

"Set it off"
Initiate or start something with vigor and enthusiasm

This how it goes (on and on and on)
This is the natural progression or flow of events, continuing indefinitely

Yeah, yeah and now you know (on and on and on)
Yes, now you are aware and have understanding of the situation, continuing indefinitely

One more time tell 'em (on and onnnn)
Repeat the information or message once again, emphasizing its significance

"Cats don't understand what they facin"
Many individuals fail to comprehend the magnitude or consequences of their actions