I Can Remember
D.C. Lewis Lyrics

This is to listen to, so ask not a question
Listen carefully without interruption

Not to be taken as a simple suggestion
Do not underestimate what I am saying

But a warning, to whom it may concern
This is a cautionary message

If knowledge is the key, then I think it's time you learn
Education is important and needs to be taken seriously

For there is not the problem
There is no problem here

So leaders are acknowledged, I don't follow them
I do not follow leaders

I turn into another degree
I elevate to a higher level

And find the D-O to the see and growing like a tree and
I find my own path and continue to grow

Causing much destruction cause I'm crushing
I am successful and influential

Complimented much, yeah, but never blushing
I receive a lot of compliments, but I do not let it get to my head

Hard like a criminal, and I'm subliminal
I am tough and unpredictable

In my own right I'm dope cause it's original
I am unique and exceptional on my own

Funky, unmistakably so
My style is funky and easily recognizable

When the vocals are done, then you know
When I stop singing, you know it's over

It's all a matter of setting a date
It's just a matter of arranging a schedule

For America's most complete artist, but wait
Referring to himself as America's most complete artist

Make sure that you keep the facts in mind
Be aware of the facts

Don't mess with The Great, cause the D.O.C. is like a nine
Do not mess with me, as I am powerful like a gun

With a voice, telling you the bullet's direction
My voice is influential and can guide people's actions

I'm talking murder, but that's another section
I am using murder as a metaphor, and will discuss it in another section

I need to explain by keeping my composure
I need to remain composed to explain my point effectively

There's no jerking a sucker when he knows your
You cannot deceive a knowledgeable person

Nothing but a villain, and you'll kill him
I will defeat my enemy without violence by proving their wrongdoing

So he's in fear, but there ain't no need in spilling
My enemy is in fear, but there is no need for violence

Your guts to a nut, no, I am not your equal
I am not the same as you, and will not resort to violence

Meaning your equivalent, I'm all like heaven sent
I am unique and exceptional

I got it together so clever no one could sever
I am clever and self-sufficient

Remember this forever
Remember this message forever

Knowledge is the key, and hard work is the fee
Education is important and requires effort

For me to be The Great at the start and remain to be
I am great and will continue to be great

A threat, til the opposition is warned
I am a threat to my opposition, and have warned them of my power

As long as a song, cause I was born
I will be great for as long as I live, because I was born that way

With instincts to kill, a grave mentality
I am tough and willing to fight

Over the edge and you say you want to battle me?
Do you really want to challenge me?

At your own risk, approach and be hosted
If you challenge me, be prepared for the consequences

And in the end you may win or be roasted
You may win or lose, but either way there will be consequences

But seeing that it's part of a game, you think if you hang
It is all a game, and you may think you can win by staying close to someone important

Close to The One and you'll claim, but that's lame
Trying to gain power by following someone else is foolish

And I'm "Damn, another loser"
I am not impressed with those who lose

Without an apology, so next time I'm a use a
I will not apologize, and will use force next time

Little more force to get the message across
I will use more force to make my point

It's the D.O.C. on the boss
I am the boss, and in control

Creating, demonstrate some realate to easy listening
I create music that is easy to listen to

But here's a christening of what you've been missing
This is a taste of what you've been missing

An exhibition, a hip-hop introduction
This is a hip-hop introduction to my music

Smooth lyrical gab and I do the conducting
I am a smooth talker, and in control of the music

Drop it on a rhytm, suckers face it
I am putting it out there, and you have to deal with it

But new to the masses, it's like I'm starting classes
I am new to the mainstream audience, and am introducing myself

Better bet I understand the direction
Trust me, I know where I am going

That I'm going, in fact when I'm flowing
I know what I am doing when I am performing

The news is a constant change from one minute to the next
The news is constantly changing and evolving

I'm different cause I always show flex
I am different because I am always adapting to change

And it's essential, that's why I got it together
Adapting to change is essential, and that's why I am successful

To the letter and
I do everything precisely

I need to make it understood, the D.O.C. is not a hood
I need to clarify, I am not a gang member

Not at all, even though I carry a weapon when I'm stepping
Even though I carry a weapon, I am not a gang member

I'm not a murderer, not in the sense that you're a customer
I am not a murderer, in the same way that you are not a customer

I buy in the system with suckers smoothly bust them
I use the system to my advantage to defeat my enemies

Opposition is taken and that's a quote from the D.O.C.
I take opposition seriously, and this is a quote from myself

And the Doctor cause this ain't no joke
I am serious, and not messing around

So if you smile, here's the outcome:
Do not underestimate me

Your teeth are gone, your mouth is numb
I will knock your teeth out and leave you speechless

Don't get involved, unless you're willing
Do not interfere unless you are willing to fight

To risk murder by mic when they're illing
To risk getting called out or defeated when rapping

You gotta be weary, watch for caution, yo be warned
Be careful, and be warned of the danger

By Dre and out the project born
Referring to dr. Dre and his upbringing

Capable in any and every
I am capable in any situation

Cause yo I get heavy, when introduced to a medly
I excel when presented with a variety of challenges

Such is the case before the bass started womping
This is the case before the beat drops

I had to hook it up with the boys from Compton
I collaborated with artists from Compton

Searched and found the sound and accepted
I found my sound and accepted it

The job of making L.A. well respected
The goal of making L.A. respected in the music industry

Of course with the help of the gang that's Ruthless
Referring to the group N.W.A (who are known for their affiliation with Ruthless Records)

Peace to the homies as I do what I mean and
Shoutout to my friends as I continue to work hard

MC Ren is in the house, Ice Cube is definitely in the house
Acknowledging the presence of fellow artists MC Ren and Ice Cube

DJ Yella teach Yella cold with the hoes
Referring to DJ Yella's skills with women

And Eazy E is stupid chilling cause he knows, yo
Eazy E is relaxed and knows he is successful

No matter who's badder I'll be the dopest forever
I will always be the best, no matter who my competition is

By kicking lyrics so clever that
By using clever lyrics

No one can do it better
No one can do it better than me