Too Damn Hype
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince Lyrics

Too Damn Hype
The level of energy and excitement that we bring to the scene

How y'all feel out there?
Let's see how the crowd is enjoying the experience

(Ah yeah!)
Expressing enthusiasm and agreement

Run
Let's go, let's get the party started

In the place to be
Here, at this very location

The 1989 Too Damn Hype posse
The group representing the Too Damn Hype energy in 1989

What are we?
Who are we, what do we represent?

Too Damn Hype
The energy and excitement that defines us

I can't hear y'all
I want to hear the crowd's response

What we're?
Who are we, what do we represent?

Too Damn Hype
The energy and excitement that defines us

And alright
Everything is good, all is well

And pump it up y'all
Let's increase the energy and excitement in the room

And come on
Join in, participate

Say what, say what?
Express your thoughts, opinions or ideas

That's alright
It's okay, no need to worry

Come on, we are, we are
We are here, we exist, we thrive

One and ehm
Each individual in our group

And two ehm
Another member of our group

Every Friday night we like to cool at the jams
We enjoy relaxing and having a good time at music events 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 will take the microphone from him forcefully

If the beat ain't slammin and the deejay ain't def
If the music is not dynamic and the DJ is not skillful

I snatch the needle up off the record and send somebody to get Jeff
I take the needle off the record and ask someone to bring Jeff, the DJ, back

(Ah yeah!) when Jeff comes back with his Technics 12
Expressing excitement and anticipation when Jeff, with his Technics 12 turntable, returns

We slap high fives and start cause it's time to raise hell
We celebrate together and begin to party because it's time to have a wild and exciting time

Bam is right beside me, people rushin the door
Bam, another member of our group, is with me while the crowd eagerly enters

Charlie Mack in the back, [Name] on the dancefloor
Charlie Mack, another member of our group, is in the background while [Name] dances

Now it's time for us to cold get loose
Now it's our turn to relax and have fun

To show everybody out there that we got juice
To prove to everyone that we have skill, talent, and energy

Tonight's the night to set what ain't right right
Tonight is the occasion to correct any wrongs and make things right

And we'll fight if we gotta, because we're too damn hype
We won't hesitate to fight if necessary, as we have an excess of energy and excitement

Too Damn Hype, let me explain what it means
Allow me to clarify the meaning behind 'Too Damn Hype'

It's the energy that you feel when my posse's on the scene
It's the vibrant and exhilarating atmosphere that is created when my group is present

Well, it's not that we're rowdy, rude, raunchy or loud
Contrary to popular belief, we are not unruly, impolite, crude, or excessively loud

But a match into nitro is like my crew into a crowd
When my crew encounters a crowd, it ignites and intensifies like a match being sparked into nitro, or nitroglycerin

I'ma take a minute or maybe I'll take two
I'll take a moment or possibly an extended period to explain

To introduce the Too Damn type posse to you
To present and acquaint you with the members of the Too Damn Hype posse

I'ma start the introductions with the man on my left
I'll begin the introductions with the person standing to my left

The undisputed, the greatest alive, my friend and my DJ, he's Jazzy Jeff
He is Jazzy Jeff, my DJ, and he is widely recognized as the greatest and most talented in his field

On a motorcycle is next [Name]
Next is [Name] riding on a motorcycle

He's my personal manager, he's the Hammer J.L.
He functions as both my personal manager and goes by the name Hammer J.L.

And when I got flack, you know he got my back
When I face criticism or opposition, he always supports and defends me

He punched a hole in the wall all the while he broke a mirror, he's Charlie Mack
Charlie Mack, known for his strength and intensity, punched a hole in the wall and unintentionally broke a mirror

Down by law at each and every show
He is a reliable and trusted member of the crew at every performance

Nicknamed ?Al Diesel? but for short Aldo
He is often referred to as 'Al Diesel,' but his nickname is Aldo

And when something goes wrong this is where we go
When something goes awry, this is the person we turn to for help and guidance

His favorite line is 'Excuse me, hops', he's [Name] Polo
He is known for using the phrase 'Excuse me, hops,' and his name is [Name] Polo

You met the crew and you know where we live
You have been introduced to our group, and now you know our origins

You met Omar, Money and my man Wiz
You have been acquainted with Omar, Money, and my friend Wiz

The posse is here in full effect tonight
The entire group is present and highly active tonight

Like gas we'll ignite cause we're Too Damn Hype
We will ignite and energize the atmosphere like fuel igniting a flame because we are excessively energetic and enthusiastic

Yes yes y'all, we are the Too Damn Hype
Confirming that we are indeed the Too Damn Hype group

Now let's do this right
Now let's proceed in the proper manner

Hit it!
Begin the music or performance

Too Damn Hype, let me explain what it means
Allow me to clarify the meaning behind 'Too Damn Hype'

Slick Rick
Referencing Slick Rick, a popular rapper known for his distinctive style and rhymes

Get down!
Engage in the energetic and lively atmosphere

Here's where I end off, this is your funky send-off
This is where I conclude my presentation, providing a lively and enjoyable conclusion

You say we didn't rock it? There'll be a doom call
If you claim that we did not perform well, there will be consequences or repercussions for your statement

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

All the way from Philly to the streets of Rome
From our origins in Philadelphia to the urban areas of Rome, our influence is felt

Too Damn Hype led by Jeff and the Prince
The Too Damn Hype group is headed by Jeff and myself, the Prince

You're spending dollars and cents
You are using your money to support our music and performances

We're spending pounds and pence
We are using British currency to enhance our experiences and enjoyment

And yens and rubels and marks, you think I'm playin
We also use Japanese yen, Russian rubles, and German marks. This is not a joke or exaggeration

Man, my posse is large, get what I'm sayin?
My crew is extensive and influential, do you understand the significance?

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

And if you wanna be down with us, follow the program
If you want to be associated with us or part of our group, adhere to the established guidelines

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

That's how you get to be down with the Too Damn Hype
This is the process by which you become part of the Too Damn Hype group

1989 Too Damn Hype posse
The Too Damn Hype posse in the year 1989

In full effect
Fully active and engaged