E=MC2
Dilla and Common Lyrics

Yeah
Introducing Jay Dilla, world famous beat junkie.

Let's go
It's time to start the song.

Turn it up
Make the music louder.

I got my man with me
Common is joining me to perform this song.

Get up get up, and rock, and rock
We want the listeners to stand up and enjoy the music.

The humm the humm and knock and knock
The beat of the song is meant to be felt and enjoyed.

You out the atmosphere
The music is so good it takes you out of this world.

This rap here something that I felt in the moment
Common is rapping something he truly feels and experienced.

Of truth, opponents in the booth
Common is competing with other rappers in the recording booth and he's being honest with his lyrics.

Inspired, is what I write, fire like 'roof'
Common's writing is inspired and he's rapping with passion and energy.

They say that I'm as hot as the block is
People think Common is one of the best rappers out there.

I say that I'm as cold as the dark is
Common thinks he's got a tough exterior; he's hard to impress.

Moms sit in the cut
Someone's mother is sitting in the background listening to the performance.

Tryin' to get my niggas in the den he walked by
She's trying to get Common's friends to go into another room as someone walks by.

Hold his stoony up
Someone is holding a gun, and possibly looking for trouble.

Hole in his "Chest" like Cody "Nutt"
Someone has a gunshot wound in their chest, just like a character in a movie or book.

Smoking his cess, he blow it up
Someone is smoking marijuana and exhaling a large amount of smoke.

As if schemed out the window lobby
Someone is creeping out a window on a lower floor of a building, possibly to escape unnoticed.

Similar sex, revolution and techs on the death
People of the same gender are fighting for change and advancements while risking their lives.

When niggas shoot for extra loot and respect
Some people are willing to do anything for money and recognition, including using violence.

Live and direct effect from the C-O Double
Common is from Chicago and is bringing his unique style to the song.

Get your paper
He's encouraging people to earn money and be successful.

We stay up out of trouble nigga
Common doesn't want to get into trouble, and he's encouraging others to be the same way.

Get up stand up throw you fucking hands up
Common is urging listeners to get up, dance, and have a good time.

If you got the feelin' jump up touch the ceiling
If listeners are enjoying the music and feel excited, jump up high and touch the ceiling.

I get get, get up, get up yeah
Common is getting pumped up to perform and entertain the crowd.

Get up niggas, get live ladies
Common wants everyone to have a good time and enjoy the music, regardless of gender or race.

Since the early 80's I rock the planet daily
Common has been successful in the music industry for decades.

Radio Rasheed this is how I do when I write things
Common is referring to himself as Radio Rasheed, and he's describing his songwriting process.

The party for your right to fight scenes
The song is meant to be intense and energetic, encouraging people to fight for their rights.

Baby girl you as young as the nice seams on tight jeans
Common is flirting with a girl who looks attractive in tight pants.

Should have been Kahlua or ice cream
Common is comparing the girl to sweet drinks and desserts due to her attractiveness.

My pipe dream's long as the fight scenes in The Matrix
Common has big dreams, just like the epic fight scenes in the movie The Matrix.

Scorpio rising, sex fiend by nature
Common is a Scorpio and enjoys sex.

Try to control that shit so my soul don't get
Common is trying to be in control of his sexual desires to prevent any negative impact on his psyche.

Dirty for some girly, unworthy of the flowers
Common doesn't want to end up in a bad relationship with someone who doesn't deserve his respect and love.

I admit that I got strange powers
Common feels he has some unique qualities that set him apart.

Brain showers
Common is inspired and creative, coming up with many new ideas.

Like the Eiffel, leaning thru life cycle
Common is comparing himself to the Eiffel Tower, which leans due to gravity's effect on it over time.

Hold the bible and a rifle
Common is a peaceful man who also wants to protect himself with a weapon if necessary.

That they do me might go
There are people who wish Common harm or want to bring him down.

Get me in the spotlight, turn the lights low
Common wants to be famous but stay grounded and humble.

Make you wanna holler like tooti
Common's lyrics are meant to evoke strong emotions in listeners, just like the sound of a trumpet.

I abuse the disciple
Common's lyrics and music can be addictive and alluring to fans.

Beats, streets meets speaks mind, times and life yo
Common's music is influenced by his surroundings and experiences, and he's not afraid to express himself.

There it is
The song is over.

Uh
An interjection commonly used when something is being confirmed or when someone is about to speak.

It's like that
The song was intense and exciting, just like the party scene Common described earlier.

Yup, yeah know how we do it
This is how Common and Jay Dilla make music and entertain the audience.