HEY!
Daniel Dumile Lyrics


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I only play the games that I win at
And stay the same with more rhymes than there's ways to skin cats
As a matter of fact, let me rephrase
With more rhymes and more ways to fillet felines these days
Watch the path of the black one
Supervillian he wrecks clubs for dell
In a drunken stupor chillin
Ready and willin to inadvertantly foil that plan of any rhymer, whiner or
spoiled brat
Who got more snottier flows than snotty nose?
And holds mics like he knows karate body blows
Nobody knows the trouble I see
from the MPB fly dirty tailin the eye bubble eye thirty
For the record this is some shit I just thought of y'all
Science fiction that's not admissable in no court of law
I live to rock mics 3-D
The only reason I seek to stop to snuff the TV
I heard beats, they sound like karaoke
With monkey rhymers on a leash like don't have this fairy choke me
Hit 'em with a penny so we can get these peanuts
And I thought we was nuts, I used to get free cuts
They locks Lex Luthor up in green haven
Since when a nigga never really been to clean shaven
Misbehavin rap stars need mistament
Call me Mista Bent
I'm at where your sister went
Intelligent, used to write and be well spoke
Now all a nigga wanna do is fight and sell, tell a joke
This could lead to catastrophe
Bout to stop the violence right after these last three shots from the black
bat got me at headlock
Holdin on to sanity while stranded at dreadlock
She told me get off I said
Bitch, let me set this shit off so I could get rich right quick
Then it hit me like the point of intoxication
Nigga come out and rock this nation like oxifacen
A lot of niggas out is rusty like oxidation
In the world's most strangest most dangerous occupation
But you could do it, you the Super like in your building
Villian like trife kingdom wear and all my children
Plottin and it sure to pay ends
With some more mature womens and more of they friends
And when bad men roll tight, it's actual true
Like a pack of big bamboo with natural glue
Who grip necks of becks next to triple X
He just came before D followed the ripple effects
And it'll lead you right to him
Oh snap, it seems you walked into a trap do wrap
Zoinks, this place is filled with pretender willies
One false move and get broke off like end of phillies
True believers ain't nothin new to a
Crook with special powers like how to tell the future uh uh
Rhyme of the month two page long
Bustin off two gages with my cake gone wrong
Son it's on remind me of a Raekwon tape song
With a fleet of super bad status Rae Dawn Chong
Let me know if y'alls with me y'all
Nasty yo and geographic down to the titty bar
Rap monster outer city y'all




To all my brothers who is doin' unsettling bids
You could have got away with it if it was not for them meddling kids

Overall Meaning

In "Hey!", Daniel Dumile, also known as MF DOOM, shares his thoughts on the contemporary music scene, and how he rises up as a supervillain in it. The lyrics start by stating his approach to music, which is to only play games he can win at. He emphasizes his rhyming skills with the line "more rhymes than there's ways to skin cats." He also mentions his ability to fillet felines, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for his skill in lyricism. Then he introduces his alter ego, the supervillain that wrecks clubs, and how he is always ready to take on any rhymer, whiner, or spoiled brat he encounters.


As the song progresses, DOOM shows his contempt for the music industry's commercialization of music, stating that the only reason he stops rocking the mic is to "snuff the TV." He criticizes the beats that sound like karaoke, and the rappers who hold mics like they know karate body blows. He also mentions Lex Luthor, a common reference in his songs as a metaphor for the corrupt government and media. He refers to himself as Mista Bent, a play on the word "misbehaving," and mentions how his intelligent and well-spoken past has been replaced by a desire to fight, sell, and tell jokes.


The song ends with DOOM's uncanny ability to predict the future, and how he is like a crook with special powers. He drops a reference to Raekwon, a fellow rapper, implying that he is on par with him as a lyricist. The final line, "you could have got away with it if it was not for them meddling kids," can be interpreted as a reference to his detractors and critics, who he sees as annoying, meddling figures that try to stop him from doing his thing.


Line by Line Meaning

I only play the games that I win at
I only engage with things I have a chance of succeeding in.


And stay the same with more rhymes than there's ways to skin cats
I have a lot of rhymes and I stay consistent with my style.


As a matter of fact, let me rephrase
Actually, let me clarify my previous line.


With more rhymes and more ways to fillet felines these days
I actually have even more rhymes than previously stated and even more ways to lyrically destroy my competition.


Watch the path of the black one
Pay attention to my journey and my art.


Supervillian he wrecks clubs for dell
I am a supervillain who dominates and conquers music venues for the sake of art.


In a drunken stupor chillin Ready and willin to inadvertently foil that plan of any rhymer, whiner or spoiled brat
Despite being drunk, I'm always ready to accidentally destroy the plans of any weak rappers who complain or act spoiled.


Who got more snottier flows than snotty nose?
Who has more disgusting and unappealing rhymes than someone with a runny nose?


And holds mics like he knows karate body blows
In addition to my lyricism, I also have great stage presence and performance skills.


Nobody knows the trouble I see
No one understands the difficulties I face as an artist.


from the MPB fly dirty tailin the eye bubble eye thirty
I've been followed and watched by the police from the Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) and I'm feeling nervous about it.


For the record this is some shit I just thought of y'all
I'm improvising this verse right now.


Science fiction that's not admissable in no court of law
My artistic expressions and ideas can't be used against me in a court of law.


I live to rock mics 3-D
I am deeply passionate about performing and engaging with my audience.


The only reason I seek to stop to snuff the TV
I only take breaks from music to silence the TV or other distractions in order to fully immerse myself in my creative process.


I heard beats, they sound like karaoke
I recently heard some less impressive beats that sounded like they were from a karaoke machine.


With monkey rhymers on a leash like don't have this fairy choke me
Some weak rappers are like untrained monkeys on a leash, barely able to keep up or be tolerated.


Hit 'em with a penny so we can get these peanuts And I thought we was nuts, I used to get free cuts
I'm hoping to get paid enough to afford basic necessities, but I remember a time when I struggled so much that I would get free haircuts.


They locks Lex Luthor up in green haven Since when a nigga never really been to clean shaven
Even villains like Lex Luthor get sent to prison, but I've never been one to maintain a clean-shaven look.


Misbehavin rap stars need mistament Call me Mista Bent I'm at where your sister went
Disruptive rap artists need discipline, which is why you can call me Mista Bent, and I'm currently at the same place as your sister.


Intelligent, used to write and be well spoke Now all a nigga wanna do is fight and sell, tell a joke
I used to be intelligent and articulate in my lyrics, but now I'm more likely to focus on violence, money, or humor.


This could lead to catastrophe Bout to stop the violence right after these last three shots from the black bat got me at headlock
The violence in my lyrics could have dangerous consequences, but I'm about to try and stop that with my next few verses even though I'm currently feeling a bit out of control in my creativity.


Holdin on to sanity while stranded at dreadlock She told me get off I said Bitch, let me set this shit off so I could get rich right quick
I'm trying to maintain my sanity during tough times, and when someone tried to stop me, I pushed back and focused on getting rich quickly.


Then it hit me like the point of intoxication Nigga come out and rock this nation like oxifacen
I had a sudden realization while I was drunk that I need to continue making music that will move and inspire people.


A lot of niggas out is rusty like oxidation In the world's most strangest most dangerous occupation
Many rappers are now irrelevant and outdated, but being a rapper remains an unpredictable and potentially risky profession.


But you could do it, you the Super like in your building Villian like trife kingdom wear and all my children
But despite the odds, you could still become a successful rapper, especially if you are confident and unique like a superhero, yet also embody the darkness of a villain.


Plottin and it sure to pay ends With some more mature womens and more of they friends
I'm planning and strategizing to make money and be surrounded by older, more experienced women and their social circles.


And when bad men roll tight, it's actual true Like a pack of big bamboo with natural glue
When dangerous individuals come together, it's as formidable and undeniable as a group of tightly-packed bamboo stalks held together with natural glue.


Who grip necks of becks next to triple X He just came before D followed the ripple effects And it'll lead you right to him
These bad men are capable of murder and violence, and they'll continue to send devastating ripple effects throughout their community.


Oh snap, it seems you walked into a trap do wrap Zoinks, this place is filled with pretender willies One false move and get broke off like end of phillies
It appears that you've been tricked, and this situation is crawling with fake and weak rappers. One misstep and you could be completely humiliated.


True believers ain't nothin new to a Crook with special powers like how to tell the future uh uh
I'm used to being surrounded by people who genuinely believe in my talent, but I also know things about the future that give me an edge as a lyrical criminal mastermind.


Rhyme of the month two page long Bustin off two gages with my cake gone wrong
I'm the artist of the month and I've written two pages of rhymes. However, things aren't going according to plan given the chaotic and violent circumstances in my environment.


Son it's on remind me of a Raekwon tape song With a fleet of super bad status Rae Dawn Chong
Things are heating up like in a Raekwon track, and I'm accompanied by the beautiful and talented actress Rae Dawn Chong.


Let me know if y'alls with me y'all Nasty yo and geographic down to the titty bar
Let me know if you're supporting me as an artist, I will continue to make music that's raw and honest, taking inspiration from real-life places and events.


Rap monster outer city y'all To all my brothers who is doin' unsettling bids You could have got away with it if it was not for them meddling kids
I'm a monster in the outskirts of my city, and I'm sending a message of solidarity to my incarcerated fellow artists. We could have been successful without interference from doubters and haters.




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