What The Beat
DJ Clue Lyrics


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w...now...now...unnhhh..
Professional 2 shit...WHAT!
Staten Island up in this muthafucka...
Mr. Meth rep rep rep rep rep rep...
For the cause
Wu-Tang Killa Beez forever my niggaz
Yeah...we put our draws in it...CLUE!
[DJ Clue]
New Method Man!
Eminem...
Royce...
CLUE!

[Method Man]
Niggaz is like "Oh my God not you!"
Yes I'm in the flesh like hollow heads through your vest
No contest, M.E.-Eth Man's obsessed
With sex, drugs and rock & roll
New tecs and calicos!
Word has it we move mathematic on rappers
Who don't add up, you get broke, battered and slapped up
8 million stories in the nekkid call yo man Method
Straight guerilla iller nigga kill a murder record
My verbal shooter does it to ya
The 16-bar Ruger, bustin' yo funky dope manuevers
But I'm not ya Super Lover Cee, I'm the Super Sperm
Splash it on your skin rub it in like it's Lubriderm
10 out of 10 I'll be the...
Men of all men I mean the...
Creme de la creme a schemer...
Sippin' on 'Gnac and Zima...
True professional 2...
Now that Bush is president nigga we all through

[DJ Clue]
Wooooooooooord!

[Eminem]
It's like a jungle sometimes it makes me wonder
Why I keep on duckin' under the bed when I hear thunder
Cuz I ain't crazy, I say shit that's crazy to crazy people
To make 'em believe I'm crazy so they can relate to me
And maybe believe in Shady so they can be evil baby
I like that! I'm only as crazy as people made me
Believe me, there'll be just as many muthafuckin' murderers
And heroin users without Marlilyn's music
But I figure I make my music I don't care if you use it
To murder somebody, I just wanna be there when you do it!
Now the parents are suein' cuz little Darren is screwin'
Karen and Susan cause I told him to do it on Clue's new shit
Now it's all ruined, the whole world is fucked up
Cuz of me? Two 12-year old girls is knocked up
My attitude's 'fuck it' like Pac's was at one point
Wanna come join? Pick up a glock and just point
Now everybody's killin' everybody and everybody's bloody
And I'm just laughin' like it's funny
Cause I don't really give a shit about no-muthafuckin'-body
I'm so muthafuckin' nutty I don't give a fuck about nuttin'!

[Royce Da 5'9”]
My wrist is...water and freeze
And mix this is...audio Jesus the repent shit gets big
Keep it sharp like knife in a pop device
So "Duro you gotta let it bump!", I came from a hard knock life
They say this kid be rude like this can't be true
I suck my own dick like if I had a rib removed
Vampire, sun go down I'm still wylin'
Bullets travel through the air in the night like Phil Collins
Rock City baby knife through your throat 'til you're broke
Rise from the underground like sewer smoke
It's all shifty, I got all-a my dogs wit' me
And they all rich, and still all-a they palms itchy




We'll pump, rumble over birds jungle urge
i am gay man shiiting on shit

Overall Meaning

The song "What the Beat" by DJ Clue features Method Man, Eminem, and Royce Da 5'9” and talks about their lyrical prowess and their experiences in the rap industry. In Method Man’s verse, he talks about his skills as a rapper, his love for sex, drugs, and rock & roll, and his penchant for using violent metaphors in his songs. He also touches on the political situation at the time of the song’s release, referring to the presidency of George W. Bush.


Eminem’s verse focuses on his controversial lyrics and the public’s reaction to them. He talks about how he purposely says outrageous things to appeal to a certain audience and to establish his credibility as a rapper. He also defends his music against accusations that it incites violence and mentions his disillusionment with the current state of society.


Royce Da 5'9” closes the song with a verse that reflects on his journey as a rapper and his commitment to his craft. He mentions his struggles and how he overcame them, emphasizing his mastery of the rap game. Together, the three rappers give listeners a glimpse into the complex and multifaceted world of hip-hop and the challenges that come with being a successful artist.


Line by Line Meaning

Professional 2 shit...WHAT!
We're on the next level of being professional in our music and we're proud of it


Staten Island up in this muthafucka...
Representing the borough of Staten Island in this song


Mr. Meth rep rep rep rep rep rep...
Method Man is here and he's repeating his lyrics to emphasize his presence


For the cause
Making music for a purpose


Wu-Tang Killa Beez forever my niggaz
We're part of the Wu-Tang Killa Beez crew and we'll always be loyal to them


Yeah...we put our draws in it...CLUE!
We're fully invested in this song and DJ Clue is doing a great job on it


New Method Man!
Introducing a new track from Method Man


Niggaz is like "Oh my God not you!"
People are surprised to hear from Method Man again


Yes I'm in the flesh like hollow heads through your vest
Method Man is present, and he's not afraid to hurt anyone


No contest, M.E.-Eth Man's obsessed
No one can compete with Method Man's skills, and he's passionate about his music


With sex, drugs and rock & roll
Method Man enjoys the wild lifestyle that comes with being a musician


New tecs and calicos!
He's got new guns, and he's not afraid to use them


Word has it we move mathematic on rappers
Rumor has it that Method Man is skilled with his wordplay and can out-rap anyone


Who don't add up, you get broke, battered and slapped up
If you can't keep up with Method Man, you'll be beaten down


8 million stories in the nekkid call yo man Method
Method Man has a lot of experience and stories to tell about his life


Straight guerilla iller nigga kill a murder record
Method Man is a talented rapper and can create incredible music


My verbal shooter does it to ya
Method Man's words can hit you just like bullets from a gun


The 16-bar Ruger, bustin' yo funky dope manuevers
Method Man's music has a powerful impact and can disrupt his opponents


But I'm not ya Super Lover Cee, I'm the Super Sperm
Method Man is his own unique superstar and can't be compared to anyone else


Splash it on your skin rub it in like it's Lubriderm
Method Man's music is like lotion, it can be soothing and pleasurable


10 out of 10 I'll be the...
Method Man is always at the top of his game and will never settle for less


Men of all men I mean the...
He's the best among the best


Creme de la creme a schemer...
He's the highest quality and cleverest of them all


Sippin' on 'Gnac and Zima...
Method Man likes to drink and party


True professional 2...
He's still staying true to his professional musical style


Now that Bush is president nigga we all through
The election of President Bush means that things will change for the worse


It's like a jungle sometimes it makes me wonder
Life can be chaotic and confusing


Why I keep on duckin' under the bed when I hear thunder
He's still afraid of things that go bump in the night


Cuz I ain't crazy, I say shit that's crazy to crazy people
He's not actually crazy, but likes to talk about crazy things to relate to crazy people


To make 'em believe I'm crazy so they can relate to me
He's trying to connect with people by acting like he's crazy


And maybe believe in Shady so they can be evil baby
He wants people to believe in his alter-ego, Shady, so they can be rebellious and wild like him


I like that! I'm only as crazy as people made me
He enjoys being seen as crazy, but it's really just because that's how people perceive him


Believe me, there'll be just as many muthafuckin' murderers
People would still be committing crimes, regardless of his music or the influence it has on them


And heroin users without Marlilyn's music
People would still be using drugs, regardless of the music they listen to


But I figure I make my music I don't care if you use it
He'll continue to create music that he enjoys, and it doesn't matter to him if it's used for bad purposes


To murder somebody, I just wanna be there when you do it!
He's not advocating for murder, but rather is interested in the idea of being present in the moment


Now the parents are suein' cuz little Darren is screwin'
He's being sued because someone used his music as an excuse to commit a crime


Karen and Susan cause I told him to do it on Clue's new shit
He's being blamed for someone else's actions, even though he didn't directly tell them to do anything


Now it's all ruined, the whole world is fucked up
He's upset that his music has been blamed for someone else's actions and how it's affected the world


Cuz of me? Two 12-year old girls is knocked up
He's being blamed for societal issues, even though it's not really his fault


My attitude's 'fuck it' like Pac's was at one point
He's taking on the same attitude as Tupac, where he doesn't care about what people say about him anymore


Wanna come join? Pick up a glock and just point
Join in on the chaos and violence that's happening all around us


Now everybody's killin' everybody and everybody's bloody
The world has turned into a violent and deadly place


And I'm just laughin' like it's funny
He's taken a nihilistic approach and doesn't see anything as important


Cause I don't really give a shit about no-muthafuckin'-body
He's detached from the world and doesn't care about anything


I'm so muthafuckin' nutty I don't give a fuck about nuttin'!
He's beyond crazy at this point and doesn't care about anything or anyone


My wrist is...water and freeze
Royce Da 5'9'' has a lot of flashy jewelry on his wrist


And mix this is...audio Jesus the repent shit gets big
His music is so good that it can be compared to something like Audio Jesus, and it's growing in popularity


Keep it sharp like knife in a pop device
Royce Da 5'9'' keeps his music fresh and on point, like a sharp knife


So "Duro you gotta let it bump!", I came from a hard knock life
He's telling his music producer Duro to play his music loud, and he's had a tough life


They say this kid be rude like this can't be true
People think Royce Da 5'9'' is being disrespectful, but it's just how he is


I suck my own dick like if I had a rib removed
He's saying that he's so talented, he can perform an impossible feat of flexibility like that


Vampire, sun go down I'm still wylin'
He's like a vampire and can stay up all night partying and performing


Bullets travel through the air in the night like Phil Collins
He's comparing gunshots to the sound of Phil Collins' music traveling through the air


Rock City baby knife through your throat 'til you're broke
He's from Rock City and will use violence to get what he wants


Rise from the underground like sewer smoke
His music is rising in popularity like smoke rising from a sewer


It's all shifty, I got all-a my dogs wit' me
Things are unpredictable, but he's got his friends with him


And they all rich, and still all-a they palms itchy
His friends are wealthy, but they still have desires that can't be satisfied


We'll pump, rumble over birds jungle urge
They'll create music that's powerful and exciting, like a jungle rumble


i am gay man shiiting on shit
This line is not part of the original song and appears to be added by someone with malicious intent




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