Real Raw
Craig Mack Lyrics


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How many know what funk is? Raise your hands
You ready for this world?

"I can get real raw" plus my style is hardcore
I'm Craig Mack, comin in at your backdoor
My rhymes hit hard, no games like ping-pong
I'm strong (like who Craig?) Kong!
I'm flexin, what's next in, my funk track erection
My licks get the kicks like the Chinese connection
Like Damien, the Omen son, I won't run
I never ran, fryin MC's like the Sudan
Craig Mack is like a loaded four-five
Mothers get welfare, fathers won't survive
Yo who can get fierce as fierce can get, get set
I'm ready, to eat MC's like spaghetti
The see-are-A-I-G Mack is back
I've blown the world well known, the man's got it sewn
Zoom zoom zoom, zoom za-zoom za-zoom
Three years of waiting, now here comes kaboom
Back off the steel kid, let me get my dough
You're real slow, get the dick like a homo
Got the name, no games, the outlaw
I'm real raw, plus my style is hardcore

"I can get real raw" plus my style is hardcore

Service with the wild style, freak a smile
I'm crazier than ever, please pull my lever
Ooh I can't wait, I'm paid, I see him
Brothers on my jock, a G for padium
MC's that are down please stay down
Craig Mack for president! Fuck around
My nature's to hate ya, my style of MC'in
to dust and crush I bust every human bein
Dig it, I'm cool but one rule, don't act fool
My four-fifth's a tool, I have aim
Hey, hush it down, quiet, I'm speakin'
Unique technique and style that I am freakin'
Peakin', speakin' like a deacon or a pastor
The master, baby, death, okay G?
Let's get back to the issue with judicial
Weepin' willow grab a pillow 'fore I have to diss you
I'm concrete, hard as the street, like pavement
Leavin' heads bleedin', strictly in amazement
Surrender, with more ups than Alcindor
I'll bend ya, you're tender, next agenda

"I can get real raw" plus my style is hardcore

Yeah, check this out
I belong in a hospital insane
Life fast lane on the brain like Bruce Wayne
A telltale won't fail or get stale
'Cause I'm stuck like braille as I walk on a 3rd rail
Manson's my grandson, not so handsome
I'm grotesque, fuck it, girls still rub my chest
I'm G with James Brown, "Give it Up or Turn Me Loose"
I'm terror on the red lines, prank phonin Zeus
Craig Mack's the brother that attacks at random
MC's I slammed em, 'cause I'm fat as Ralph Cramdem
Ras, bumba claat, boy I kill ya
MC's I'm a thriller, from here to Manilla
Lay down, nothin' but facts, jacks
The blackjack ace to the beatdown max
Relax, this is just wax on my single
More chips on my shoulder than the chips made by Pringle
So how do you figure? I'm stronger than your liquor
Wild Irish Rose, huh, strike a pose
I'm death to an MC, below like Jack Dempsey
A shark feedin frenzy, on those that tempt me
One more score for the war, see ya
I'm real raw, plus my style is hardcore





"I can get real raw" plus my style is hardcore

Overall Meaning

In "Real Raw," Craig Mack establishes a hardcore persona and asserts his dominance as a rapper. He declares that his style is real and raw, and that he is stronger than his competitors. He references martial arts films and popular movies like Damien: Omen II, to emphasize his fierce and aggressive nature. Mack also touches on socio-economic issues, highlighting the struggle of families surviving on welfare and the difficulty of fathers providing for their households. He calls out MCs who try to challenge him, asserting that he will defeat them with ease. Finally, he references his reputation as an eccentric and unpredictable artist by comparing himself to a hospital patient with a fast-paced and unpredictable life.


Throughout the song, Mack uses vivid and sometimes provocative imagery to convey his message. He uses metaphors to compare himself to a loaded four-five and a shark, emphasizing his power and aggression. In addition, he incorporates puns, wordplay and allusions to make his rhymes more complex and interesting. He also switches up his flow and delivery to keep the listener engaged and demonstrate his versatility as an artist.


Line by Line Meaning

How many know what funk is? Raise your hands
Craig Mack is asking the audience to participate and see if they understand what funk music is.


You ready for this world?
Craig Mack wants the audience to brace themselves for what he has to say and perform.


"I can get real raw" plus my style is hardcore
Craig Mack's lyrics and style are both very hardcore and upfront.


I'm Craig Mack, comin in at your backdoor
Craig Mack has arrived and is ready to make his presence known.


My rhymes hit hard, no games like ping-pong
Craig Mack's lyrics are powerful and meant to make an impact on his audience.


I'm strong (like who Craig?) Kong!
Craig Mack compares his strength to that of King Kong, highlighting just how strong he is as an artist.


I'm flexin, what's next in, my funk track erection
Craig Mack is confident, and is eager to show off his skills in his music.


My licks get the kicks like the Chinese connection
Craig Mack's beats and music style sound like they could be in a martial arts movie.


Like Damien, the Omen son, I won't run
Craig Mack is establishing himself as a strong artist, and comparing himself to a horror movie character who was also strong and unrelenting.


I never ran, fryin MC's like the Sudan
Craig Mack is unstoppable, and destroys any other MCs in his path.


Craig Mack is like a loaded four-five
Craig Mack is as strong and powerful as a loaded gun.


Mothers get welfare, fathers won't survive
Craig Mack is pointing out the societal issues within certain communities, where single mothers struggle financially and fathers are not in the picture.


Yo who can get fierce as fierce can get, get set
Craig Mack is challenging other artists and establishing his dominance in the rap game.


I'm ready, to eat MC's like spaghetti
Craig Mack is hungry for success and he's going to swallow up other artists in the process.


The see-are-A-I-G Mack is back
Craig Mack is reintroducing himself to the rap game.


I've blown the world well known, the man's got it sewn
Craig Mack has made a name for himself in the rap game and is confident in his success.


Zoom zoom zoom, zoom za-zoom za-zoom
Craig Mack is hyping up his audience with a catchy chorus.


Three years of waiting, now here comes kaboom
Craig Mack has been waiting to make a comeback and he's about to explode onto the scene.


Back off the steel kid, let me get my dough
Craig Mack is warning others to stay out of his way as he focuses on his financial goals.


You're real slow, get the dick like a homo
Craig Mack is being vulgar towards others and using homophobia as an insult.


Got the name, no games, the outlaw
Craig Mack is establishing himself as a strong, outlaw-like artist.


I'm real raw, plus my style is hardcore
Craig Mack's music is gritty and raw, and his style is hardcore.


Service with the wild style, freak a smile
Craig Mack's style is unique and unapologetic, meant to make people smile and elicit a wild reaction.


I'm crazier than ever, please pull my lever
Craig Mack is unpredictable, and asks the audience to roll with whatever he throws their way.


Ooh I can't wait, I'm paid, I see him
Craig Mack is eager to celebrate his success and see others who doubted him.


Brothers on my jock, a G for padium
Craig Mack has become more successful, and others are trying to ride his coattails.


MC's that are down please stay down
Craig Mack is telling other rappers that he's at the top, so they should stay down and not bother to compete with him.


Craig Mack for president! Fuck around
Craig Mack is jokingly running for president and tells others not to mess with him.


My nature's to hate ya, my style of MC'in to dust and crush I bust every human bein
Craig Mack has an inherently mean streak, and his rapping style allows him to verbally destroy his competition.


Dig it, I'm cool but one rule, don't act fool
Craig Mack is cool and collected, but warns others not to get on his bad side.


My four-fifth's a tool, I have aim
Craig Mack's rhymes pack just as much of a punch as a loaded gun.


Hey, hush it down, quiet, I'm speakin'
Craig Mack demands respect as he speaks his truth.


Unique technique and style that I am freakin'
Craig Mack has a unique and innovative style of rapping.


Peakin', speakin' like a deacon or a pastor
Craig Mack's rapping style sounds like he's preaching a message.


The master, baby, death, okay G?
Craig Mack is the master of his craft, and has a confident, death-defying attitude.


Let's get back to the issue with judicial
Craig Mack wants to talk about important issues, like justice.


Weepin' willow grab a pillow 'fore I have to diss you
Craig Mack wants his competition to be afraid of him, and warns them to brace themselves before he insults them.


I'm concrete, hard as the street, like pavement
Craig Mack is as tough as concrete, and just as unrelenting.


Leavin' heads bleedin', strictly in amazement
Craig Mack's raps are so powerful, they might leave his audience with their heads spinning.


Surrender, with more ups than Alcindor
Craig Mack has more success, clout and influence than the legendary basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (who was known as Lew Alcindor early on in his career).


I'll bend ya, you're tender, next agenda
Craig Mack will take down any competition that comes his way, and has his sights set on his next victim.


Yeah, check this out
Craig Mack is beginning a new verse and wants the audience to pay attention.


I belong in a hospital insane
Craig Mack is so intense and wild, he might belong in a mental hospital.


Life fast lane on the brain like Bruce Wayne
Craig Mack is living life on the fast lane, just like the fictional superhero Bruce Wayne (aka Batman).


A telltale won't fail or get stale
Craig Mack's raps never get old and are always exciting.


'Cause I'm stuck like braille as I walk on a 3rd rail
Craig Mack is in a dangerous, unpredictable spot in his life, much like someone who is blind and walking on a train track.


Manson's my grandson, not so handsome
Craig Mack compares himself to the infamous serial killer Charles Manson, but with less aesthetic appeal.


I'm grotesque, fuck it, girls still rub my chest
Craig Mack is outrageously strange and ugly, but still has success with women.


I'm G with James Brown, "Give it Up or Turn Me Loose"
Craig Mack has the same kind of attitude and energy as the legendary musician James Brown.


I'm terror on the red lines, prank phonin Zeus
Craig Mack is destructive and wild, just like a terror on a subway train. He also enjoys making prank phone calls.


Craig Mack's the brother that attacks at random
Craig Mack is unpredictable and can attack anyone at any time.


MC's I slammed em, 'cause I'm fat as Ralph Cramdem
Craig Mack has defeated other MCs easily because of his size and power.


Ras, bumba claat, boy I kill ya
Craig Mack is still the same hard-hitting artist, and is not to be messed with.


MC's I'm a thriller, from here to Manilla
Craig Mack's music and rapping style are exciting and entertaining to people all over, including in the Philippines.


Lay down, nothin' but facts, jacks
Craig Mack is only spitting the truth, and nothing else.


The blackjack ace to the beatdown max
Craig Mack is the top of the deck when it comes to finding success in the rap game, and can beat down any competitor.


Relax, this is just wax on my single
Craig Mack is reminding people that his rapping is just part of a larger work of art.


More chips on my shoulder than the chips made by Pringle
Craig Mack has many more problems and issues to deal with than a typical person, hence the reference to the popular potato chips.


So how do you figure? I'm stronger than your liquor
Craig Mack is just as intoxicating, if not more, than any alcoholic beverage.


Wild Irish Rose, huh, strike a pose
Craig Mack is a fan of the cheap, strong alcoholic beverage Wild Irish Rose, and strikes a pose while drinking it.


I'm death to an MC, below like Jack Dempsey
Craig Mack can take down other MCs with ease, just like how boxer Jack Dempsey could knock out his opponents.


A shark feedin frenzy, on those that tempt me
Craig Mack will attack anyone who tries to challenge him, just like a shark would go into a frenzy if there was blood in the water.


One more score for the war, see ya
Craig Mack has won another battle, and is ready to move on to the next one.


I'm real raw, plus my style is hardcore
Craig Mack's music is gritty and raw, and his style is hardcore.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOBBY HART, CHARLES ALBERTINE, CRAIG MACK, CRAIG J MACK, TOMMY BOYCE

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