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De La Soul Lyrics

Party people, your dreams have now been fulfilled
We're here to start the party and make your dreams come true.

Get your ass up, and let's get ill
Don't be lazy, get up and let's have a good time.

That's right y'all, we more than rough, we callin' your bluff
We're tough and we know you can't handle us.

And when it comes to rhymes
Our rapping skills are unmatched.

Yo, don't scandalize mine
Don't try to discredit or harm my reputation.

I spent too much time
I've worked hard to perfect my craft.

Straight talk with the catch to etch my line walk
I speak honestly and my words leave a lasting impression.

Never fetchin' for crime, halt! Who goes there?
I don't engage in criminal activity and I'm suspicious of strangers.

Yo, it's the squeeze of five fingers, puffin Smokey the Bear
I'm smoking a joint and my hand is clenched, signaling danger.

Shinin' black like Darth Vader caps, they on stare
My outfit is attention-grabbing and people are looking at me.

While we rockin' it, I'll rock in it (rock in it)
I'm fully immersed in the music and enjoying myself.

Like the little ball inside the spray can
I'm essential to the process and adding value.

Providing three coats for both child, woman and man
My contributions are inclusive and benefit everyone.

God bless the God, lay these Streets Wall to Wall
God bless this place and let's have a great time.

It go, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh!
The music is great and I'm enjoying it.

Yo, you got popped like a flick by that rivalry click
You got caught because you messed with the wrong people.

It went, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh!
I'm excited about this event and having fun.

It ain't my fault your ass is on the asphalt
It's not my fault you got knocked down.

Got your chin touched by my fam' who though you brought harm, you see
My crew fought back and defended themselves because of the harm caused.

I'm iced out like a glass of tea
I'm wearing a lot of jewelry and bling.

Better yet, oatmeal cookies, y'all just rookies to me
Compared to me, you're inexperienced and unimpressive.

Slidin' up and down the court, but I don't think you can D
You may be playing well, but I doubt you can defend.

Why try? Maseo be gettin' high since Luke was Luke Skywalk'
I see no point in trying when my friend has been smoking since Star Wars was released.

Man, my topic of talk is sheddin' shame all over your game
I'm exposing your poor behavior and attitude.

Like them shorties who claim that afrocentric lovin' is the past drug
I'm calling out those who claim to love Afrocentric culture but only as a trendy thing.

A life filled with that's what thugs love
Some people enjoy living dangerous lives and glorify it.

Snatch you fast, wrap that ass in the rug of your choice while it muffles your voice
I'll catch you quickly and silence you while doing it discreetly.

Now when I'm swimmin' through the joint, I put the funk on hold
I pause and stop enjoying the party when I need to do something else.

Cause if you don't, you'll see the bubbles come up
If you don't pause and take a break, it'll be obvious you're getting tired.

We run up a tab and gladly add a little extra for miss
We spend a lot of money and tip well for good service.

Flashy faces with bigger lips for that ass to kiss
Attracting attention and adoration with a confident and impressive presence.

Most crews are post-current while we're forever
Most groups are temporary and not relevant, but we'll always be around.

Direct beats that's contagious, loved by all ages
Our music is universally enjoyable and appeals to everyone.

Graduated from the you-and-I-versity of hard-hitters, for real
We've experienced and overcome many challenges and are successful in our field.

I got niggas in the streets that'll blast your ass for the shine
I have friends who will retaliate and cause harm if you try to steal from or rob us.

And get, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh!
They'll respond quickly and fiercely.

Yo, if you a fat chick gettin' your fuck on tonight
If you're a heavier woman having sex tonight.

Then go, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh!
Have fun and enjoy yourself.

Yo, put your hands opposite to the ground if you're lovin' our sound
Raise your hands in the air if you're enjoying the music.

Yo, and to my broke niggas on the corner holdin' me down
A shoutout and appreciation for my friends supporting me, despite their financial situation.

Yo, I swear Tommy gonna get it, he done did me wrong
Tommy has wronged me and I'm planning to retaliate.

I had plans to buy more land, plant corn
I had plans to invest and grow my wealth.

Bust kernels on heat, work hard like wetbacks
I'll work hard and grind to achieve my goals.

Set backs is gonna get my ass to be hostile
Despite setbacks, I will be determined and aggressive.

Rockwilder the beat, top dollar defeat
The high-quality music we make is defeating other competition.

Big money's make the big decisions
Money can dictate decisions and outcomes.

Keep hip-hop alive, it's just an intermission
Hip-hop is important to us and we're taking a break before continuing.

Back to the second half of the feature flick
Back to the party and music.

Dick stacks and fuck rap
We don't care about boasting or talking about sex in our music.

I had a name for makin' paper since paper mache
I've been good at making money for a long time.

Now my dollar coins join pounds of yen for play
I have a lot of money and can enjoy life and travel.

While you broke niggas reach drunk much quicker
You can't handle alcohol as well as I can.

You don't make enough bread to soak up all your liquor
You don't earn enough money to handle your alcohol and its effects.

Went from God to God damn
I went from being praised to being cursed or hated.

Damn God, you're killin' it
I'm doing very well and succeeding.

Should incorporate it, invest half a mil' in it
I should make my success into a business and invest in it.

Rap cats talk with no will in it
Other rappers don't have the drive or determination to succeed like I do.

Soundin' like they virtual
Others sound fake or inauthentic.

This joint'll hurt you, yo
Our music can be very powerful or intense.

Twas the night before Christmas and my crib got robbed
My house was robbed on Christmas Eve.

(shh shh shh, shh) They did a job
The burglars were successful and did their job quietly.

Took all my goodies out from under the tree, except the CD's
They took all of my presents except for the CDs.

of shiny-suit rappers and flossin' emcees
The only CDs left were from flashy rappers who flaunt their wealth.

who fail at takin' it to rhyme degrees
Their rapping skills are not very good.

Man, you know no wack poems get no play in our homes
We don't listen to or appreciate bad songs or music.

You need to not get nappy with me
Don't get angry or combative with me.

Or else we gon' "relax your mind, let your conscious be free"
We'll help you calm down and enjoy the moment.

Yo, where my Wall Street niggas, if ya up in the stands
Are there any successful people in the audience right now?

Go, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh!
Make some noise and show your excitement.

To my women that'll throw they hands against they punk-ass man
To the women who will fight back against their abusive partners.

Yo, if you never been shot or stabbed
If you've never been the victim of violent crimes.

Brick City go, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh!
Let's hear it for Brick City and have a good time.

Yo, I gotta catch a cab back to the lab so I can smoke
I need to leave and go back to the studio to smoke weed.

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh!
I'm excited to smoke and have a good time.