Old school
D.Masta Lyrics
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And you could be too if you know who you are
Like a bum on the corner big boy in the car (car)
See the ki ki Kid Rock with the Bawitdaba
We hard as raw, what you saw is law
Once again my friend, it's Dj Run on tour
Like Dj Run's his name and Kid Rock is his
He's DMC, it's like that, and that's the way it is
Cain comin' vainin' and feignin' and rainin' terror
Those doing shows they knows I go over
Hoes even chose to pose, but get runover
I comes to see the three, and it's plenty
Jay's running DMC, that's what their puttin'
Never been a time like this that's so vital
I'm the King of Rock 'cause that's my title
Then take a count, 1, 2, 3...
Run-DMC and Jam Master Jay
YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH
You see, I want respect, and if I'm correct
Then you're all like a ball that I have checked
And the shots that they take have no effect
Some punk tried to dunk but he broke his neck
'Cause I rock harder, and I roll farther
You want to battle Kid Rock, bitch don't bother
To waste your time, messin' with my rhyme
The only kick you'll get out of it is in your behind
YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH
Fire, flames, my name is worldwide
When we yes yes why'all, we rock it all night
To other emcees doin' rock n roll (roll)
It's Run-DMC, Kid Rock patrol
DJ Run 'til I'm done, DMC's the soul
Got MTV on yo' 'mote control (control)
Platinum, platinum can't mess with gold
We never let go of the mic's we hold
Our joints get played, cuts deluxe a la mode
DMC spittin' flames while your jams is cold -
The lyrics to D.Masta's song, "Old School", are about maintaining a sense of identity and staying true to oneself while striving for success. The rapper asserts that, by being confident in who you are, you can become a star like he has. He references Kid Rock and DJ Run, both of whom have risen to fame by staying true to their unique styles. D.Masta notes that he is hard as raw- meaning that he is authentic and genuine. He then mentions that he is touring with DJ Run, Kid Rock, and DMC, demonstrating his admiration and respect for those who have achieved success in the industry. Despite his success, D.Masta remains committed to his craft and is always looking to improve. He declares his position as the "King of Rock" and acknowledges the importance of Run-DMC and Jam Master Jay in paving the way for his own success.
Throughout the song, D.Masta emphasizes his own talents and the superiority of his music over that of others. His lyrics contain bravado and boastfulness, as he claims that he "rocks harder" than others and that other artists' "jams are cold." He challenges anyone who wants to battle him, warning that they will only receive a kick in the behind. In doing so, D.Masta positions himself as a dominant figure in the rap world and reinforces his own sense of identity and confidence.
Overall, the lyrics to "Old School" convey a message of self-confidence and authenticity. D.Masta encourages listeners to stay true to themselves and their passions, all while recognizing the achievements of those who have come before them.
Line by Line Meaning
Now the things I do make me a star
I have become a star because of the things I do.
And you could be too if you know who you are
You can become a star too, as long as you know yourself.
Like a bum on the corner big boy in the car (car)
I am like a homeless man on the street or a rich man driving in my car.
See the ki ki Kid Rock with the Bawitdaba
I can see Kid Rock, who sings 'Bawitdaba.'
We hard as raw, what you saw is law
We are extremely tough, and what you saw is absolute truth.
Once again my friend, it's Dj Run on tour
DJ Run is on tour again, my friend.
Like Dj Run's his name and Kid Rock is his
DJ Run's name is DJ Run, and Kid Rock's name is Kid Rock.
He's DMC, it's like that, and that's the way it is
DMC is just DMC, and things are the way they are.
Beats get ya open my voice is just like a hurra..
The beats of my music can make you open, and my voice is like a hurray.
Cain comin' vainin' and feignin' and rainin' terror
Cain is coming, pretending to be important, and causing destruction.
Those doing shows they knows I go over
Those performing live shows know that I am the best.
Hoes even chose to pose, but get runover
Even women want to pose for me, but they get ignored.
I comes to see the three, and it's plenty
I come to see the three of them, and there are plenty of people there.
Jay's running DMC, that's what their puttin'
Jam Master Jay is leading DMC, that's what people are saying.
Never been a time like this that's so vital
There has never been a time as important as this one.
I'm the King of Rock 'cause that's my title
I am the King of Rock because that is my official title.
Then take a count, 1, 2, 3...
Let's count, 1, 2, 3...
Run-DMC and Jam Master Jay
It's Run-DMC and Jam Master Jay!
YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH
YEAH!
You see, I want respect, and if I'm correct
I want respect, and if I am right about this,
Then you're all like a ball that I have checked
Then, you are like a ball that I have inspected and approved.
And the shots that they take have no effect
The negative comments they make about me have no impact.
Some punk tried to dunk but he broke his neck
Someone tried to challenge me but failed miserably and got hurt.
'Cause I rock harder, and I roll farther
Because I rock harder than anyone else, and I am going to go far.
You want to battle Kid Rock, bitch don't bother
If you want to compete with Kid Rock, don't even bother trying.
To waste your time, messin' with my rhyme
Don't waste your time trying to change my music.
The only kick you'll get out of it is in your behind
The only thing you will get out of it is a kick in the rear.
YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH
YEAH!
Fire, flames, my name is worldwide
My name is known worldwide, and I am on fire!
When we yes yes why'all, we rock it all night
When we say 'yes yes y'all,' we rock it all night long.
To other emcees doin' rock n roll (roll)
There are other emcees making rock and roll music.
It's Run-DMC, Kid Rock patrol
It's Run-DMC and Kid Rock leading the pack.
DJ Run 'til I'm done, DMC's the soul
DJ Run will keep going until he's done, and DMC is the soul of the group.
Got MTV on yo' 'mote control (control)
We're so popular that you can control us with your remote.
Platinum, platinum can't mess with gold
Even platinum records can't compare to the value of gold records.
We never let go of the mic's we hold
We never let go of our microphones.
Our joints get played, cuts deluxe a la mode
Our songs get played a lot, and they're the best of the best.
DMC spittin' flames while your jams is cold
DMC is tearing it up while your music is stale.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIAN POTTER, CARLOS SANTANA, CHRISTOPHER DAVIS, DARRYL MATTHEWS MC DANIELS, DAVID S MARGEN, DENNIS LAMBERT, GREG WALKER, JOSEPH WARD SIMMONS, LAWRENCE SMITH, ROBERT J RITCHIE, RUSSELL W SIMMONS
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