Too Damn Hype
DJ Jazzy Jeff Lyrics

Too Damn Hype
The energy and excitement that overwhelms us

How y'all feel out there?
Checking in with the audience to gauge their energy

Ah yeah!
Expressing enthusiasm and agreement

In the place to be
Present and ready to party

The 1989 Too Damn Hype posse
Our crew, known for our energetic vibes, in the year 1989

What are we?
Identifying ourselves as Too Damn Hype

I can't hear y'all
Asking the crowd to be louder and participate

What we're?
Reiterating that we are Too Damn Hype

And alright
Showing approval and agreement

And pump it up y'all
Encouraging the crowd to increase their energy

And come on
Urging the crowd to participate

Say what, say what?
Asking the crowd to respond and engage

That's alright
Expressing approval and satisfaction

Come on, we are, we are
Emphasizing our identity as Too Damn Hype

One and ehm
Acknowledging our unity and cohesion

And two ehm
Further emphasizing our unity and cohesion

Every Friday night we like to cool at the jams
We enjoy attending parties on Friday nights

And if the MC ain't workin, I smack the mic out his hands
If the MC is not performing well, I take the microphone from them forcefully

If the beat ain't slammin and the deejay ain't def
If the beat is not impactful and the DJ is not skilled

I snatch the needle up off the record and send somebody to get Jeff
I quickly remove the needle from the record and ask someone to retrieve DJ Jazzy Jeff

When Jeff comes back with his Technics 12
Referring to DJ Jazzy Jeff's return with his Technics SL-1200 turntable

We slap high fives and start cause it's time to raise hell
We enthusiastically celebrate and prepare to create a chaotic and energetic atmosphere

Bam is right beside me, people rushin the door
Bam (possibly a nickname) is by my side as the crowd eagerly enters the venue

Charlie Mack in the back, [Name] on the dancefloor
Charlie Mack is situated in the rear area while [Name] is dancing on the floor

Now it's time for us to cold get loose
We are ready to completely let go and enjoy ourselves

To show everybody out there that we got juice
To prove our skills and talent to the audience

Tonight's the night to set what ain't right right
We aim to correct any unfavorable situations tonight

And we'll fight if we gotta, because we're too damn hype
If necessary, we are willing to confront and battle because of our excessive energy and excitement

Yes yes y'all, we are the Too Damn Hype
We proudly declare ourselves as the Too Damn Hype crew

Too Damn Hype, now let's do this right
Let's ensure we perform and enjoy ourselves to the fullest

Let me explain what it means
Allow me to clarify the significance

It's the energy that you feel when my posse's on the scene
The intense excitement experienced by everyone when my crew is present

Well, it's not that we're rowdy, rude, raunchy or loud
Contrary to misconceptions, our energy does not stem from being obnoxious or disrespectful

But a match into nitro is like my crew into a crowd
Comparing the intensifying effect of a match on nitro to the impact of my crew on a crowd

I'ma take a minute or maybe I'll take two
I'll dedicate some time, perhaps two minutes, to explain further

To introduce the Too Damn type posse to you
To familiarize you with the members of the Too Damn Hype crew

I'ma start the introductions with the man on my left
Beginning the introductions with the individual positioned on my left

The undisputed, the greatest alive, my friend and my DJ, he's Jazzy Jeff
Highlighting DJ Jazzy Jeff's exceptional talent and his significant role as my friend and DJ

On a motorcycle is next [Name]
Next to be introduced is [Name], who is riding a motorcycle

He's my personal manager, he's the Hammer J.L.
[Name] is not only my personal manager but also referred to as the Hammer J.L.

And when I got flack, you know he got my back
When I face criticism, [Name] consistently supports and defends me

He punched a hole in the wall all the while he broke a mirror, he's Charlie Mack
Charlie Mack's passionate response to a situation resulted in him punching a hole in the wall and breaking a mirror

Down by law at each and every show
Present and fully committed to every performance

Nicknamed ?Al Diesel? but for short Aldo
Known as ?Al Diesel? but commonly referred to as Aldo

And when something goes wrong this is where we go
When faced with a mishap, we gather and rally together

His favorite line is 'Excuse me, hops', he's [Name] Polo
When seeking attention or addressing someone, [Name] often says 'Excuse me, hops' and is nicknamed [Name] Polo

You met the crew and you know where we live
You have been acquainted with the crew and are aware of our origin

You met Omar, Money and my man Wiz
Introducing Omar, Money, and Wiz as part of the crew

The posse is here in full effect tonight
Our entire crew is present and ready to make a significant impact tonight

Like gas we'll ignite cause we're Too Damn Hype
Similar to igniting gasoline, our overwhelming energy and enthusiasm will explode

Here's where I end off, this is your funky send-off
This marks the conclusion of my introduction, delivering a funky and lively farewell

You say we didn't rock it? There'll be a doom call
If you claim that we did not impress, a disastrous consequence will follow

Man, my posse is worldwide known
My crew has gained international recognition

All the way from Philly to the streets of Rome
We have a widespread presence, from Philadelphia to the streets of Rome

Too Damn Hype led by Jeff and the Prince
Jeff and myself, the Prince, serve as the leaders of Too Damn Hype

You're spending dollars and cents
You are spending money consistently

We're spending pounds and pence
On the other hand, we are spending British pounds and pence

And yens and rubels and marks, you think I'm playin
We are also spending Japanese yen, Russian rubles, and German marks, demonstrating our global reach

Man, my posse is large, get what I'm sayin?
My crew is substantial in size, do you understand what I'm saying?

You met the whole crew and you know who I am
You have been introduced to the entire crew and are familiar with my identity

And if you wanna be down with us, follow the program
To join and support us, adhere to our guidelines and principles

Come to the shows and play this jam every night
Attend our performances and play this particular song each night

That's how you get to be down with the Too Damn Hype
This is the method to become a part of the Too Damn Hype crew

And all the people on the left are
Referring to the individuals positioned on the left side of the venue

And everybody on the right is
Referring to the individuals positioned on the right side of the venue

And everybody in the back is
Referring to the individuals positioned in the back of the venue

And everybody upfront is
Referring to the individuals positioned in the front of the venue

And alright, say what, say what
Expressing agreement and encouraging the crowd to repeat after us

Too damn hype
We are excessively energetic and enthusiastic

And alright and alright
Confirming our approval and satisfaction

And there's a party and a fight
Indicating the presence of both celebratory and confrontational elements

And we're givin it up
We are actively engaging and participating

Come on say what...
Encouraging the crowd to respond

Pump it up a little, pump it up
Increasing the energy level and excitement

Pete is
Introducing Pete as a member of the crew

And Ni-Ni-Nigel is
Introducing Nigel as a member of the crew

Cha-Cha-Charlie Mack
Referring to Charlie Mack with a playful nickname

And [Name] is
Introducing [Name] as a member of the crew

Hey yo, Jeff is
Drawing attention to Jeff as a prominent figure

I can't hear y'all, what we're?
Asking the crowd to be louder and reaffirm their identity as Too Damn Hype

And alright and alright
Confirming our approval and satisfaction once again

1989
Referencing the specific year, 1989

A little louder
Requesting the crowd to increase their volume

Come on say what...
Encouraging the crowd to respond

Pump it up a little
Further emphasizing the need to increase the energy level

You say we didn't rock it? There'll be a doom call
Warning of disastrous consequences if someone claims we did not perform well

1989 Too Damn Hype posse
Reiterating the year, 1989, and identifying ourselves as the Too Damn Hype crew

In full effect
Operating at our utmost potential and intensity