Respect
Diamonds In Da Rough Lyrics
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What...This is Diamonds In Da Ruff yall, haha
We drop this song, yall didn't hear us before
Know what I mean, but
Yall Gonna Hear Us Now
Aiyyo,
Rebels my name
Play hero and ninja like a pretzel
You get all bent up
Nobodys gonna hold me down
Nobodys gonna slow me down
All she be like straw house, nigga and just blow me down
From Harlem a.k.a. Bangladesh, shock 'em down
Thang thang
Make it sound like shitty bang bang
You still think im gonna choke the opposite of Jay-Z and Jermaine
Except im a rebel, on another level
Where money mean everything
Talk to me
No they aint ready to talk to you
Im gonna let these cats know man
Yo, listen here
I flow with fo fo guys
Haten po po spies
Relay on movin home grown pies
Rather dies than to see it
Mo' poties
I see my people shy
They will be knock
Whoever look through that pee holes blind
Smashing everything from the game
To that freak hoes fives
Shake life
Must be crack cause it grows most wise
And losers finally quote to see a cat like me, cold shine
Every night up in the down
Just to kill mo' timers
Bout time you let me play
Got more game than EA
Used to take goldeen trips to PA
We need a
Now on the way to the top it never stop
Catch me in every block with a rock
Eatin my way and its still just cocked
Ready to pop, now whos the fooler
Think im uhs cause im cuter
Be the same on in the cooler with the hole in the midula
I used to take twenties and buddha, to the face
Till I caught that case with George, on my waist
Now B.O.
Trying to violate if I get a taste
Feel me?
Im just like you
Want beef, i'll bust like you
Need to bust just like you, only trust my crew
Diamonds In Da Ruff
Aiyyo, whatever you all want to do yall do it, bring it man, dont talk
To me, run at me
I can see its alot of yall goons
That dont want to see me get no riches
All im gonna do is rip the shows, get the hoes, and take your bitches
Nigga, you aint gotta like me
Front, then you gotta fight me
I dont play fair
I play to win and my crew is like me
Im from Spanish Harlem
1st Ave. to be exact
11-9-9, you niggas gotta problem wit that
Know from Eastend to Riverside and Fineas Dieon
Bring the war without the wip like Dieon
Im gonna see 'em
Im gonna respect something that is important to me
Aint nobody you know livin' that ever extorted me
My fam i'd die for, cry for, lie for
Take a knife in the eye for
Nigga, im a suvivour in the BX, rep my Lenox
To 241st and Whiteplains
Smack you like a Parker brother
Fathers hit your light game
And I just came in
To let yall niggas know
Bout a Diamond In Da Ruff
And I still need the dough, nigga
Nigga jumps across the webs, the Wilson, Grand Jev, Metro long, Polo
Grounds, Saint Knick, Manhatten and we run New York
Yall want to know my style basically
Im a thorough nigga named B. Bubblin
Not that cats you want trouble with
And i demand respect
Change the Harlem Vet. from Foster, Lincoln, Whillen Projects across
110th
To the depth witty, F had the West Indies
Im odin it right so my chicken head dog can rest with me
Most cats is unworthy
And you can find me if you wanted to on 1st Ave.
In gold Tim's and Yankee jersey
What What What What [fading]
The song "Respect" by Diamonds In Da Ruff, released under Roc-A-Fella Records, starts with the introduction of the group's name and how they dropped this new song to make people hear them. They rap about their respective identities and qualities, with Rebel and B. Bubblin talking about what sets them apart from the rest of the rap game. Rebel talks about how his rebel spirit and hustling mindset bring him to another level in terms of money and power, whereas B. Bubblin boasts of commanding respect from the streets of Harlem and beyond, earning his stripes with his sheer prowess in rapping and representing his home borough.
The song's overall theme revolves around the idea of respect, and how they demand it from the people around them. They make their intentions clear through their lyrics - they want people to hear them out and acknowledge their hustle so that they can get what they deserve. The verses are spoken with an assertive and confident tone, indicative of their belief in their abilities as rappers and their standing in the rap game.
The song "Respect" provides insights into the experiences and aspirations of two rappers from Harlem, who are trying to make it big in the rap scene. It highlights the importance of respect in the rap game and how it can make or break someone's career.
Line by Line Meaning
Roc-A-Fella once again, yeah
Introduction to the song, setting the tone for the upcoming lyrics
What...This is Diamonds In Da Ruff yall, haha
Group introduction
We drop this song, yall didn't hear us before
Acknowledging that this is a new song from the group
Know what I mean, but
Transition to the first verse
Yall Gonna Hear Us Now
Confident assertion that people will now pay attention to the group
Aiyyo, Rebels my name
The rapper introduces himself as 'Rebels'
You see me Phat Farm, Tim's all gemed up
The rapper is fashion-savvy and likes to wear trendy clothes and accessories
Play hero and ninja like a pretzel
The rapper is agile and can move quickly, like a martial artist
You get all bent up
If you try to challenge the rapper, you will be defeated
Nobodys gonna hold me down
The rapper is independent and won't let anyone restrain him
Nobodys gonna slow me down
The rapper is determined to succeed and nothing can stop him
All she be like straw house, nigga and just blow me down
The rapper is confident that he won't be easily taken down, like the straw house in the story of the Three Little Pigs
From Harlem a.k.a. Bangladesh, shock 'em down
The rapper is from Harlem and will bring a shock factor with his words and actions
Thang thang
A filler phrase or slang term with no meaning
Make it sound like shitty bang bang
The rapper is making noise and causing a commotion
You still think im gonna choke the opposite of Jay-Z and Jermaine
The rapper won't choke or fail, unlike Jay-Z and Jermaine Dupri did in a rap battle
Except im a rebel, on another level
The rapper sees himself as a unique and higher level artist
Where money mean everything
The rapper values money highly
Talk to me
Invitation to engage in conversation or challenge him
No they aint ready to talk to you
Response from a third party that others aren't prepared to face the rapper
Im gonna let these cats know man
The rapper will make sure that others are aware of his skills
Yo, listen here
Addressing the audience to pay attention to his message
I flow with fo fo guys
The rapper is associated with a group of people who carry firearms
Haten po po spies
The rapper dislikes and distrusts police officers
Relay on movin home grown pies
The rapper depends on the sale of homemade drugs to make a living
Rather dies than to see it
The rapper is willing to risk his life rather than fail
Mo' poties
The rapper is unclear on this phrase's meaning. It could be slang or a creative term with no specific meaning
I see my people shy
The rapper's community is often anxious, timid, or afraid
They will be knock
The rapper's community faces challenges and oppression
Whoever look through that pee holes blind
People who refuse to see or acknowledge the challenges the rapper's community faces are willfully ignorant
Smashing everything from the game
The rapper is dominating in all aspects of his life
To that freak hoes fives
Including sexually-related interactions or relationships which the rapper dominates in
Shake life
The rapper is confident and making big moves quickly
Must be crack cause it grows most wise
The rapper's success is suddenly increasing, like an addiction to crack cocaine
And losers finally quote to see a cat like me, cold shine
People who doubted or underestimated the rapper are now impressed by his success
Every night up in the down
The rapper is frequently active in his community
Just to kill mo' timers
He is taking on more opportunities and challenges
Bout time you let me play
The rapper is demanding respect and attention
Got more game than EA
The rapper is skilled and experienced, more than the video game company Electronic Arts
Used to take goldeen trips to PA
The rapper used to take trips to Pennsylvania, likely for criminal activities or parties
We need a
Incomplete phrase with unclear meaning or reference
Now on the way to the top it never stop
The rapper is on a path to success that will never be interrupted
Catch me in every block with a rock
The rapper is always present and dominating in his community
Eatin my way and its still just cocked
The rapper is enjoying his success and continuing to make moves
Ready to pop, now whos the fooler
The rapper is ready to take on anyone who disagrees or challenges him
Think im uhs cause im cuter
The rapper is more than just his looks and shouldn't be underestimated
Be the same on in the cooler with the hole in the midula
The rapper would rather face death than back down or be weakened by someone else
I used to take twenties and buddha, to the face
The rapper used to use drugs and smoke marijuana heavily
Till I caught that case with George, on my waist
The rapper was arrested for carrying a weapon
Now B.O.
Unclear reference to B.O. or its meaning
Trying to violate if I get a taste
Others will try to take advantage of or disrespect the rapper
Feel me?
Asking for the audience's understanding and support
Im just like you
The rapper wants to be understood and related to by his audience
Want beef, i'll bust like you
The rapper is willing to engage in a conflict if necessary
Need to bust just like you, only trust my crew
The rapper trusts only his closest associates and doesn't rely on anyone else
Yall want to know my style basically
The rapper is inviting listeners to understand his perspective and approach
Im a thorough nigga named B. Bubblin
The rapper values being comprehensive and thorough in his approach
Not that cats you want trouble with
The rapper is warning others not to challenge him
And i demand respect
The rapper values and wants respect from others
Change the Harlem Vet. from Foster, Lincoln, Whillen Projects across 110th
The rapper is changing the perception of Harlem for the better
To the depth witty, F had the West Indies
The rapper is describing his own influence and success
Im odin it right so my chicken head dog can rest with me
The rapper is doing things properly so he can relax and enjoy his life
Most cats is unworthy
The rapper feels that most people aren't deserving or on his level
And you can find me if you wanted to on 1st Ave.
The rapper is accessible and present in his community
In gold Tim's and Yankee jersey
The rapper enjoys wearing flashy and popular clothing brands
What What What What [fading]
Repeating the outro phrase in a fading manner
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