The Next Movement
DJ Jazzy Jeff Lyrics

Yeah, you go
Attention, listeners. Prepare to move and groove.

Hey you listeners, stop what you're doin' and Set it in motion, it's the next movement
Stop everything and get ready, because the next movement of hot music is about to start.

Word up, we got the hot hot music, The hot music The hot hot music, the hot music The hot hot music, the hot music The hot hot music, the hot music
Our music is on fire, hot and ready to keep you on your feet and dancing all night long.

Yo, one, two, one-two one-two That's how we usually start, once again it's the Thought
We're kicking off with our usual flow, introducing Black Thought as the leader of this rap movement.

This directed to whoever in listening range Yo the whole state of things in the world bout to change Black rain fallin' from the sky look strange The ghetto is red hot, we steppin' on flames Yo, it's inflation on the price for fame And it was all the same, but then the antidote came
This message is for everyone – things are about to change drastically as we witness unexplainable changes in the world. The issues in the ghetto are so intense that we feel like we're walking on fire. The price for fame is getting higher and higher, but there is an antidote to everything.

The Black Thought, ill syllablist, out the Fifth This heavyweight rap shit I'm about to lift LIKE, a phyllum lift up it's seed to sunlight I plug in the mic, draw like a gunfight
Black Thought is the master of words, creating complex rhymes with ease, as if lifting a heavy weight with no effort. His rhymes are like a plant reaching for sunlight, and when he performs, it's like drawing a gun in a duel.

I never use a cordless, or stand applaudless Sippin' cholorophyll out of ill silver goblets I'm like a faucet, monopoly's the object There ain't no way to cut this tap, you got ta get wet Your head is throbbin' and I ain't said shit yet The Roots crew, the next movement, c'mon!
I never use a cordless mic or stand still without acknowledging my fans. I'm like a never-ending faucet, taking over the rap game with no competition. There's no way to avoid the hype, so come and join us as we start the next hop hop movement.

And yes y'all You are now in tune to the sounds Of the legendary, foundation, check it out, uh
Listen up everyone, because you are about to be amazed by the legendary foundation of our music.

Testin', yo, you go Hey you listeners, stop what you're doin' and Set it in motion, it's the next movement You listeners, stop what you're doin' and Set it in motion, it's the next movement
The true test is now starting, so listeners, they want to see if you are ready for the next movement. Stop what you're doing and get ready to dance the night away.

Word up, we got the hot hot music, The hot music The hot hot music, the hot music The hot hot music, the hot music The hot hot music, the hot music
Once again, the music is too hot to handle, and this time we're going to turn up the heat even more.

Word up, the formation of words to fit That's what I usually disturb you with A lot of rappers never heard of this, or know half the time it is You doubt the Illa-Fifth, what could you accomplish?
I'm a master of fitting words together like puzzle pieces, and sometimes it disturbs other rappers who can't keep up. Many rappers have never heard of this style, but it's what sets me apart. If you doubt my skills, what chance do you really have?

Whether they skywriting your name, or you anonymous You be speechless, with stinging sinuses The Roots royal highnesses through your monitors I tilt my crown, then blow down a diamond kiss
Whether you're a famous rapper or an unknown, you'll be left speechless and with a sense of awe after listening to our music. The Roots are like royalty in the rap world, and when we perform, it's like offering a kiss from a diamond crown.

You need to buy a CD and stop rewindin' this I'm the finalist, shinin' like a rugged amethyst And at your music conference, I'm the panelist Listen close to my poetry, I examine this Like an analyst, to see if you can handle this Check it out
Stop rewinding the song and go buy our CD to keep the music going. I'm like a finalist in a competition, shining bright like a beautiful gemstone. I'm an expert on this type of music, and I'm here to teach you through my lyrics. Listen closely, I'm analyzing this music like a skilled analyst to see if you can handle it.

You, got the groove, emcees Freeze, stand still, nobody move Unless you dealin' with The Next Movement The P-Phi-D we be the mon-u-ment
If you've got the rhythm and the beat, you better freeze and not move unless you're truly ready to join The Next Movement. The P-Phi-D are the monument to this movement, and we'll be a force to reckon with.

I live my life nice, but I'm not too bent You theatrical as a Broadway play, this ain't Rent One hundred percent, straight out the Basement Spreading this across a planet on some next shit
I'm living my best life without going overboard. You may be acting like it's a Broadway play, but this is the real deal. We're the real deal, coming up from the basement and spreading our music worldwide with our innovative style.

How many people feelin this love music? C'mon Yo, you go Hey you listeners, stop what you're doin' and Set it in motion, it's the next movement You listeners, stop what you're doin' and Set it in motion, it's the next movement
How many people out there are feeling the love and energy from this music? Let's get moving with the next movement – stop everything and let's dance together!

Word up, we got the hot hot music, The hot music The hot hot music, the hot music The hot hot music, the hot music The hot hot music, the hot music
Just like we've been saying throughout the song, our music is hot, hot, hot! Stay with us and keep dancing to this huge movement of music.