Throwdown 2000
Coolio & 40 Thevz Lyrics


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[Chorus:]
Are you ready to throw down?
Yes we are!
Well, get on down like your 'posed to
And shake your ass on the carpet like the old school
Are you ready to throw down?
Yes we are!
Well, get on down like your 'posed to
And give a loc a little dap when he walks through

If there be a dope beat then all why'all see
Get up out your seat and let me see yo technique
Freak yo physique and you betta not compete
Make it hot and sweaty like twenty deep in a jeep
Never comin' cheap, forty creep
And I hope you don't mind if I borrow a few things while you go to sleep
I steal money from the rich

And give it to the poor, it's
Coolio loco and ghetto witch doctor super, you are
Bring it from the back and bring it to the front
'Cause you gotta give the people what they want
Now hump, do the stomp to the butt

Big homie shake your gut
As long as you get your ass up
It's a party over here
And let me make it clear
40 Thevz is the crew
So you better come anew
Ain't a damn thing change since the first one
And if you didn't hear the album go get one (One)

[Chorus:]
Are you ready to throw down?
Yes we are!
Well, get on down like your 'posed to
And shake your ass on the carpet like the old school
Are you ready to throw down?
Yes we are!
Well, get on down like your 'posed to
And give a loc a little dap when he walks through.

Here come the thief on the old school beat
And I never knew the meaning of the word "defeat"
The master of disguise want to see the people's eyes
Yet, fools try to deny that the ?man? can fly
Just cook 'em all up like gumbo
And block their ass like Mutumbo
Cause your album dropped off the charts like Dumbo

We are new and improved to make you put on your boogie shoes
Like K.C. and the Sunshine Band, or the Wu-Tang Clan
I go way back like Vegas, Nixon, Noreaga
It's the tennis shoe players fat box on the quiet station
Now what if hip hop was like Humpty Dumpty sittin' on the wall
And what if hip hop had to take a great fall
And what if rhyme was a crime
And each and every time
That you spit a dope line
You might have to do some time
Most of these clowns will be tryin' to skip town
But Coolio will be ready for the showdown

If the shoe fit, put it on and stick
And if your ass uncash don't let your mouth write no check
Fools be in the bars unadvanced with a switch
Uppercuts and fight kicks with Weird Al Yankovic
From Tokyo to Sojo, rollin wit the 4-0
This hip hop that I'm holdin' I'll make it move your hoe
It's the Vandino, everything but rhyme's broken
Breakin' a nigga with first position at the open

You can't understand how I do it
I'm just true to it
I let my pen flow across the paper like it was made affluent
Uh, let it ring, let it rip
Everybody holler like Marvin Gaye, but don't you let the record skip
Synchronize the watch, cause the party don't stop
Till the neighborhood watch call the cops
It's the wild ass festival, coast line veteran
Once again droppin' bombs on yo section (On yo section)





[Chorus:]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Throwdown 2000" by Coolio and 40 Thevz speak of a party where people are encouraged to let loose, dance, and have fun. The chorus asks if the listeners are ready to throw down and urges them to get down and shake their bodies in an old-school style. The verses are primarily focused on boasting about the rapping abilities of Coolio and 40 Thevz, as they talk about their skills with words and their ability to make a crowd move. They emphasize the need to give the people what they want and to continue to do what they do best.


The song features a catchy beat that is heavily influenced by funk and R&B, which are both genres that were popular in the 1970s, the era that the song refers to as "old school." The lyrics of "Throwdown 2000" showcase the artists' confidence, skill, and pride in their craft. They make playful references to other rappers and pop culture figures, such as Weird Al Yankovic and K.C. and the Sunshine Band, and use metaphors that compare their skills to those of superheroes and ancient warriors. The song's upbeat and fun-loving energy make it a classic dance track that still gets people moving today.


Line by Line Meaning

Are you ready to throw down?
Asking the listeners if they are ready to party and have a good time.


Yes we are!
The listeners are responding positively to the invitation to party.


Well, get on down like your 'posed to
Encouraging the listeners to dance and move their bodies.


And shake your ass on the carpet like the old school
Explaining a specific dance move and referencing the old school style of dancing.


And give a loc a little dap when he walks through
Giving a greeting to a friend or acquaintance when they arrive.


If there be a dope beat then all why'all see
If the music is good, everyone will notice and feel the vibe.


Get up out your seat and let me see yo technique
Encouraging the listeners to get up and show off their dance moves.


Freak yo physique and you betta not compete
Encouraging listeners to dance freely but not to try to outdo or compete with others.


Make it hot and sweaty like twenty deep in a jeep
Encouraging everyone to dance until they are hot and sweaty, like being packed into a car with 20 people.


Never comin' cheap, forty creep
Doing things the right way and not taking shortcuts, and referencing the artist 40 Thevz.


And I hope you don't mind if I borrow a few things while you go to sleep
Jokingly hinting at stealing something from the listener while they are sleeping.


I steal money from the rich
Claiming to have Robin Hood-like tendencies of taking from the wealthy and giving to the poor.


And give it to the poor, it's
Continuing the claim of giving to the less fortunate.


Coolio loco and ghetto witch doctor super, you are
Describing the artists in a humorous way as having magical powers or abilities.


Bring it from the back and bring it to the front
Encouraging the listeners to dance creatively and move their bodies in different ways.


'Cause you gotta give the people what they want
Acknowledging the importance of pleasing the audience and giving them entertainment.


Now hump, do the stomp to the butt
Describing another dance move for the listeners to try.


Big homie shake your gut
Encouraging older or larger men in the crowd to dance freely and enjoy themselves.


As long as you get your ass up
As long as you are dancing and enjoying yourself, that is what matters.


It's a party over here
Acknowledging that the atmosphere is festive and there is a party happening.


And let me make it clear
Making sure the listeners understand that this is a party and everyone is invited.


40 Thevz is the crew
Referencing the artist group 40 Thevz.


So you better come anew
Encouraging newcomers to the party to bring their best dance moves and style.


Ain't a damn thing change since the first one
Asserting that the party and the group have not changed much since they started.


And if you didn't hear the album go get one (One)
Encouraging the listeners to check out the group's album if they haven't already heard it.


Here come the thief on the old school beat
Describing the artist as a thief who is stealing the old school sound and incorporating it into the music.


And I never knew the meaning of the word "defeat"
Asserting confidence and stating that defeat is not a word they understand or accept.


The master of disguise want to see the people's eyes
Referencing the artist's nickname as the "master of disguise" and stating a desire to connect with and entertain the audience.


Yet, fools try to deny that the ?man? can fly
Acknowledging that some critics or naysayers may not believe in the artist's talents or abilities.


Just cook 'em all up like gumbo
Using a metaphor of cooking gumbo to express the idea of creating a mixture of sounds and styles in the music.


And block their ass like Mutumbo
Referencing the basketball player Dikembe Mutombo as a way of stating that the artist will prevent anyone from getting in their way.


"Cause your album dropped off the charts like Dumbo
Mocking another artist whose album did not perform well on the charts by comparing them to the cartoon elephant.


We are new and improved to make you put on your boogie shoes
Asserting that the group has evolved and improved over time and can now make the audience dance.


Like K.C. and the Sunshine Band, or the Wu-Tang Clan
Referencing other musical groups as examples of ones that can get people moving and having a good time.


I go way back like Vegas, Nixon, Noreaga
Referencing historical figures and events as a way of stating that they have been around for a long time as an artist in the industry.


It's the tennis shoe players fat box on the quiet station
Describing the artist's music playing on a boombox or radio station with the volume turned up.


Now what if hip hop was like Humpty Dumpty sittin' on the wall
Asking a hypothetical question about the state of hip-hop music.


And what if hip hop had to take a great fall
Continuing the hypothetical question by imagining if hip-hop music had a downfall or lost popularity.


And what if rhyme was a crime
Imagining a scenario where rhyming words in music was considered criminal or taboo.


And each and every time that you spit a dope line
Referencing the act of rapping or singing a good line in a song.


You might have to do some time
Continuing the hypothetical scenario where rhyming is considered criminal and someone might go to jail for it.


Most of these clowns will be tryin' to skip town
Commenting on the idea that some artists may be afraid to face the consequences in the hypothetical scenario and may try to leave.


But Coolio will be ready for the showdown
Asserting that the artist will face the hypothetical situation head-on and be prepared for anything that comes their way.


If the shoe fit, put it on and stick
If something suits you or fits you well, embrace it and stick with it.


And if your ass uncash don't let your mouth write no check
Advising the listener to be smart with their money and not talk about things they cannot afford.


Fools be in the bars unadvanced with a switch
Critiquing people who go out and drink but do not have any interesting or advanced conversations or ideas to share.


Uppercuts and fight kicks with Weird Al Yankovic
Referencing the artist Weird Al Yankovic as a humorous way of describing a physical altercation.


From Tokyo to Sojo, rollin wit the 4-0
Describing the artist's travels and collaborations with others in the music industry.


This hip hop that I'm holdin' I'll make it move your hoe
Asserting that the artist's music has a lot of energy and can move people to dance and have a good time.


It's the Vandino, everything but rhyme's broken
Referencing the artist Vandino and expressing that he can do everything well except for rapping or rhyming.


Breakin' a nigga with first position at the open
Referencing dance terminology and stating that the artist is skilled at breaking down an opponent in a competition.


You can't understand how I do it
Implying that the artist's talents are unique and cannot be easily explained or replicated.


I'm just true to it
Stating that the artist is authentic and true to themselves and their craft.


I let my pen flow across the paper like it was made affluent
Describing the artist's writing process as natural and effortless.


Uh, let it ring, let it rip
Expressing a desire to let the music speak for itself and to leave it all out on the dance floor.


Everybody holler like Marvin Gaye, but don't you let the record skip
Referencing the musician Marvin Gaye and advising the audience to dance and have fun but to not disrupt the music or miss a beat.


Synchronize the watch, cause the party don't stop
Advising everyone to stay on the same page and keep the party going all night long.


Till the neighborhood watch call the cops
Asserting that the party is so fun and wild that it may attract attention from the neighbors or law enforcement.


It's the wild ass festival, coast line veteran
Describing the party as a wild and crazy festival and referencing the artist's experience living near the coast.


Once again droppin' bombs on yo section (On yo section)
Announcing that the artist is dropping new music and will have a big impact on the music world once again.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ARTIS L., JR. IVEY, DOMINIC ALDRIDGE, SETH JUSTMAN

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Andrew Miller

Still one of the best albums 🔥

Talika Murray

Coolio made some good albums in his timing but to bad he wasn't getting recognized like he should 💔😩😥😭😵

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you don't know how hard was for me to find this song :')

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Should have bought the album

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OG COOLIO #1

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