Rhymes Too Funky
Compton's Most Wanted Lyrics


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Who's playing all that damn loud-ass music out there?
(With the funky piano...) --> Chuck D
Turn that shit down, man
Don't you know I'm tryin to get some sleep here?
(With the funky piano...) --> Chuck D
Huh?
What you say?
I'll go upside your goddamn head, man
If you don't put that goddamn music down, man
(With the funky piano...) --> Chuck D
Woman, call 911 to get these niggas off this goddamn street
I got to sleep now

(Compton's in the house)
(Yeah)

[ VERSE 1: MC Eiht ]
Yeah, killin off suckers, it's me
You're stupid tryin to take me for some punk MC?
I'm here to tax dollars, raps not cheap
Compton's Most Wanted, punk, rollin four deep
Gats that I'm packin, sucker better put it back
I'm slappin dumb girls cause my rhymes on hit
But on the smooth tip, kickin that butt
Had too much St. Ides, and started throwin it up
Super lyricist, yeah, cold in fact
I'm sprayin all you faggot fake MC jacks
Boy, I smack and rack and pack and stack
To smash all the sucker MC's in a war-like attack
So Chill (What's up?)
Tell these punk fools that they ran out of luck
(Hey yo Eiht) What's up?
(Boy, I think you said enough)
Chill, I ain't said shit until I call a punk's bluff
Put you on to punishment, Eiht is like your father
want to beg? Sucker, don't bother
Last-place MC's think you can handle this?
(1-2-3) Sock em smooth through the canvas
It's time to start pumpin, know what I'm sayin
Yeah, I got the picture, I commence the sprayin

[ VERSE 2: Tha Chill ]
Boy, hold up, Tha Chill's on the stage
C.M.W. is like a Hub City army brigade
Give no slack to no plack or no punk new jack
Get racked like that because your rhymes are wack
So hit me with your best shot, and boy, you see
How Tha Chill and the Eiht drop punk MC's
But credit's never due to you suckers that be fakin it
Call it a jack, but yo, I'm just takin it
Your money, your gold, your fortune, and your fame
So hang it up, because you got no game
So just let up, I'm gettin fed up
You're talkin trash, punk, just shut up
Leave it to Tha Chill, yeah, I take care of business
(That's bet, cause Eiht is the witness)
A super hype mellow Compton cold chillin lyricist
Like a scary movie suckers play fearin this
In fact you're a pole caught in thick asphalt
But diss my down posse, yo, I'm droppin the dogs
So just chill as Tha Chill explains
When it comes to gettin over I know all the game
So suckers don't jock me like a backstreet junkie
Cause C.M.W.'s cold runnin it, rhymes too funky

C.M.W. - is that you, man?
(Yeah!)
Keep on playin that shit, man
I like that shit, man
Woman, cancel that 911 call




They ain't comin anyway, this is Compton
Man, that shit was gonna sound good in my T-Bird, man

Overall Meaning

The song "Rhymes Too Funky" by Compton's Most Wanted is a rap song that consists of two verses, with MC Eiht and Tha Chill taking turns. The lyrics generally revolve around their exceptional rapping skills and how they are better than the other rappers around. The chorus focuses on the rhymes being too funky, which represents their lyrical ability. The lyrics also depict toughness, mentioning carrying guns and being ready to fight anyone who tries to mess with them. However, towards the end of the song, the mood changes, and the person who had initially called the police to complain about the loud music says he likes the music and cancels the call. The song has a sense of humor to it, particularly at the end, when the man says the music would have sounded good in his T-Bird.


The song "Rhymes Too Funky" was released in 1990, and it was included in the album "It's a Compton Thang." The song was composed by MC Eiht and Tha Chill, who were both members of Compton's Most Wanted. The song features samples of Chuck D from Public Enemy, who is heard telling someone to turn down their music. Chuck D's voice is also heard in other parts of the song as an audio sample. The song has been considered a classic West Coast gangsta rap track and showcases the group's lyrical and storytelling abilities.


Line by Line Meaning

Who's playing all that damn loud-ass music out there?
Asking who is responsible for the noisy music outside.


(With the funky piano...) --> Chuck D
This line is repeated multiple times throughout the song and refers to a sample of a funky piano track played by Chuck D.


Turn that shit down, man
Asking the person playing the loud music to decrease the volume.


Don't you know I'm tryin to get some sleep here?
Showing annoyance towards the loud music disturbing his sleep.


Huh?
Asking for clarification on what was said.


What you say?
Asking for confirmation on what was said.


I'll go upside your goddamn head, man
Threatening to hit the person for not lowering the volume of the music.


Woman, call 911 to get these niggas off this goddamn street
Asking a woman to call 911 to report the disturbance caused by the loud music.


I got to sleep now
Insisting on getting some sleep.


(Compton's in the house)
Introducing the group Compton's Most Wanted.


(Yeah)
Reinforcing the introduction of the group.


Yeah, killin off suckers, it's me
Boasting about being able to defeat other rappers.


You're stupid tryin to take me for some punk MC?
Challenging others who think he is an easy target in rap battles.


I'm here to tax dollars, raps not cheap
Implying that his rapping is worth a lot of money.


Compton's Most Wanted, punk, rollin four deep
Introducing the group again and stating that they are four strong.


Gats that I'm packin, sucker better put it back
Warning other rappers that he carries guns and they should not start a fight.


I'm slappin dumb girls cause my rhymes on hit
Bragging about his successful rap lines that can knock out others.


But on the smooth tip, kickin that butt
Switching to a calmer tone but still boasting.


Had too much St. Ides, and started throwin it up
Admitting to drinking too much alcohol and vomiting.


Super lyricist, yeah, cold in fact
Boasting about his superb writing skill.


I'm sprayin all you faggot fake MC jacks
Threatening to discredit those who are not authentic in their rapping.


Boy, I smack and rack and pack and stack
Explaining the process of defeating rap opponents aggressively.


To smash all the sucker MC's in a war-like attack
Describing his fighting style in rap battles.


So Chill (What's up?)
Asking Chill to calm down.


Tell these punk fools that they ran out of luck
Asking Chill to inform others that their efforts are futile.


(Hey yo Eiht) What's up?
Asking Eiht how he is doing.


(Boy, I think you said enough)
Telling Eiht to stop talking for a moment.


Chill, I ain't said shit until I call a punk's bluff
Clarifying that he is not done talking and is calling others out on their bluffs.


Put you on to punishment, Eiht is like your father
Promising to punish others, parallel with a father's disciplinary duty.


want to beg? Sucker, don't bother
Asking others not to beg for forgiveness.


Last-place MC's think you can handle this?
Challenging weaker rappers to compete with him.


(1-2-3) Sock em smooth through the canvas
Describing how he will defeat opponents rhythmically.


It's time to start pumpin, know what I'm sayin
Getting ready for a rap battle.


Yeah, I got the picture, I commence the sprayin
Ready to start freestyling with confidence.


Boy, hold up, Tha Chill's on the stage
Introducing another member of the group, Tha Chill.


C.M.W. is like a Hub City army brigade
Comparing the group to a strong military unit located in Compton.


Give no slack to no plack or no punk new jack
Promising to give no mercy to punk new rappers.


Get racked like that because your rhymes are wack
Describing how he will defeat rhymes that are terrible.


So hit me with your best shot, and boy, you see
Challenging others to give him their best shot in rap battles.


How Tha Chill and the Eiht drop punk MC's
Explaining how Tha Chill and Eiht will take down opponents.


But credit's never due to you suckers that be fakin it
Not giving credit to anyone who is not genuine in their rapping.


Call it a jack, but yo, I'm just takin it
Admitting to stealing others' money, gold, and fame.


Your money, your gold, your fortune, and your fame
Repeating that he will take away others' wealth and fame.


So hang it up, because you got no game
Advising weak rappers to give up because they lack talent.


So just let up, I'm gettin fed up
Getting annoyed with others' incompetence in rapping.


You're talkin trash, punk, just shut up
Telling others who are talking nonsense to be quiet.


Leave it to Tha Chill, yeah, I take care of business
Explaining that Tha Chill will defeat other rappers alone.


(That's bet, cause Eiht is the witness)
Agreeing with Eiht's claim that Tha Chill can take care of business alone.


A super hype mellow Compton cold chillin lyricist
Boasting about being a great rapper with a cool personality.


Like a scary movie suckers play fearin this
Comparing his rapping to a terrifying movie that others fear to experience.


In fact you're a pole caught in thick asphalt
Describing other rappers as grounded and stuck in place.


But diss my down posse, yo, I'm droppin the dogs
Threatening others who insult his posse.


So just chill as Tha Chill explains
Asking others to calm down while Tha Chill explains something.


When it comes to gettin over I know all the game
Claiming to be knowledgeable and experienced in getting over others in rapping.


So suckers don't jock me like a backstreet junkie
Asking others not to imitate him like a backstreet junkie.


Cause C.M.W.'s cold runnin it, rhymes too funky
Claiming that CMW is on top of the rap game with funky rhymes.


C.M.W. - is that you, man?
Confirming that the group is Compton's Most Wanted.


(Yeah!)
Confirming again that they are the group being asked about.


Keep on playin that shit, man
Complimenting the funky piano sample played earlier in the song.


I like that shit, man
Enjoying the funky piano sample.


Woman, cancel that 911 call
Asking a woman to refrain from calling 911 for the loud music disturbance earlier.


They ain't comin anyway, this is Compton
Implying that the police might not be able to handle the situation due to being in Compton.


Man, that shit was gonna sound good in my T-Bird, man
Expressing disappointment that the loud music is stopping him from enjoying the funky piano sample in his T-Bird car.




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Comments from YouTube:

Lorenzo Burton

Hard AF 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
This has to be the first hip hop song I heard and instantly loved.

Compton Legends

Odeed

This is still my favorite CMW track.

Sterling Jordan

This joint is forever gonna bang💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

ToddDoctorstein

Hands down my favorite CMW song of all time. This is my first time hearing the full length version though. Good lookin out ticoinjapan.

Isaiah D. Hamilton

MC Eiht, Tha Chill, Ant Capone, DJ Slip, DJ Mike T, Boom Bam, and the DJ Unknown - A.k.a. COMPTON'S MOST WANTED!! Wooh wee! 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

Tim House

+ Lil Hawk & Bird!

MD

DJ Ant Capone*

aj ice water

dope underground cuts...one of the best underground compilations of all time

Trell Russ

I wish they made a music video for this song!

BrothaKwam 444

100% west coast...pure and uncut.

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