Loungin'
Donald Byrd/Guru Lyrics
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Yea I'm loungin' I got my man Donald Byrd
I wanna give a big shout out to my little man Miko he's 2 years old
He's away visiting his grandmom but I miss him dearly
Check it out
If I rhyme this you will find this situation shall advance
Elevator lyrics to arouse the crowd
Now tell me who's the man to show you how
Many legacies of brothers who get buzy
And I do it fluid til the suckers get dizzy
Saying peace to the blackbirds 125th street
And check the flow that's unique
For loungin', mellow out and just loungin'
Loungin', loungin', mellow out and just loungin'
Can't refuse this, never lose this, it's the choice this
'Cause my voice is the smoothest
Dominating to your boys 'cause I've been around doing work
And sold tons of others jerk
Donald Byrd word on the track, quite exact
Giving you the format, Jack
See we gotta pave the way and display
How to loungin', loungin'
Mellow out and just loungin'
Loungin', loungin', mellow out and just loungin'
Peace to the pioneers but I gotta try to clear
My throat, check out what I wrote
You can't tap into this unless you know the roots
Word shoe like light absolute
For real so now you gotta know the deal
For loungin', just loungin', mellow out and just loungin'
Loungin', loungin' mellow out, check it ou and loungin'
Loungin', loungin', mellow out and just loungin'
Loungin', loungin', peace to Brooklyn where I live
Realistic, kind of mystic when I kick this
You should witness the slickness
Of the hornplayer and the dope rhymesayer
Quite emotional and inspirational
Philisophical and yes very logical
Teaching you the method for loungin'
Everybody knows they have times when they wanna just lay back
kick their feet up, y'know
listen to some good music and just lounge
That's right, I said lounge
In the first verse of this song, Guru gives a shout out to jazz trumpeter Donald Byrd and his 2-year-old son Miko who is away visiting his grandmother. He then goes on to give an elevator pitch of his abilities as a rapper, bragging about his fluid rhymes that leave the competition dizzy. In the chorus, he encourages his listeners to just "mellow out and just loungin'," creating an atmosphere of relaxation and enjoyment.
In the second verse, Guru continues to promote his skills as an MC, claiming that his voice is the smoothest and that he's been around doing work and selling tons of others' jerk. He then credits Donald Byrd, who is featured on the track, for his contribution to the format and acknowledges the need to pave the way for future generations of lounge music. The chorus is repeated again with an emphasis on paying homage to the pioneers of the genre.
Throughout the song, Guru emphasizes the importance of lounging and taking time to relax and enjoy life. He encourages his listeners to find the method for lounging that works best for them and to embrace the mellow vibe of the music. Overall, "Loungin'" is a laid-back, smooth track that promotes lounging as a lifestyle choice that can lead to greater happiness and contentment.
Line by Line Meaning
Yea I'm loungin' I got my man Donald Byrd
I am relaxing while listening to Donald Byrd's music
I wanna give a big shout out to my little man Miko he's 2 years old
I want to send greetings to my two-year-old son who is away visiting his grandmother
If I rhyme this you will find this situation shall advance
If I rap these lyrics, this situation will improve
You could take a glance or dance
You can either look or dance while listening to my music
Elevator lyrics to arouse the crowd
My lyrics are like an elevator that lifts the spirits of the audience
Now tell me who's the man to show you how
Who else can do it better than me?
Many legacies of brothers who get buzy
There are many talented musicians who have made their mark in the industry
And I do it fluid til the suckers get dizzy
I perform my music effortlessly until my critics get tired of trying to find flaws
Saying peace to the blackbirds 125th street
Acknowledging the original jazz musicians who used to play on 125th Street
And check the flow that's unique
Take a moment to appreciate my distinctive style
Can't refuse this, never lose this, it's the choice this
You can't resist or forget this, it's the only good option
'Cause my voice is the smoothest
My voice is the most silky and pleasant to listen to
Dominating to your boys 'cause I've been around doing work
I am a master at my craft and well-respected in the music industry
And sold tons of others jerk
I have influenced many other musicians to improve their sound
Donald Byrd word on the track, quite exact
Donald Byrd's contribution to this song is accurate and precise
Giving you the format, Jack
I am providing you with the framework for lounging
See we gotta pave the way and display
We must set an example and show others how to lounge
How to loungin', loungin'
How to relax, to just lounge around
Peace to the pioneers but I gotta try to clear
Acknowledging the early musicians who paved the way but now moving on to something else
My throat, check out what I wrote
Listen to my lyrics as I express myself
You can't tap into this unless you know the roots
You cannot appreciate my music unless you know its origins
Word shoe like light absolute
My lyrics are as precise as a well-fitted shoe
For real so now you gotta know the deal
This is serious, so pay attention to what's important
Loungin', just loungin', mellow out and just loungin'
Relaxing, nothing else, just lounging around
Realistic, kind of mystic when I kick this
My lyrics are practical but also have a certain mystique to them
You should witness the slickness
You must experience my fluid delivery and style
Of the hornplayer and the dope rhymesayer
The combination of the musician and the rapper is amazing
Quite emotional and inspirational
My music evokes strong feelings and is inspiring
Philosophical and yes very logical
My lyrics are thought-provoking and reasonable
Teaching you the method for loungin'
Educating you on how to properly relax and lounge
Peace to Brooklyn where I live
Greeting my home borough of Brooklyn
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MANUEL GONZALEZ, ANDREA MARTIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LaCheleWallace
When you blend jazz and hip hop like this, I'm all over it. I'm such a fan. I wore the hell outta his first two albums. He was so unique to me. R.I.P.
@bolajiaiyegboyin3579
I am jelous ma'am.
@nistramo
So true....loved these albums!!!
@reannar678
Miss if you don’t already, listen to Digable Planets. They got some fire jazz samples, extremely jazzy
@moegamatgamieldien110
The elements of hip hop in its true form..simply beautiful 😍
@omariorou1339
@@reannar678 except those dudes used only samples. Guru uses actual instruments in his Jazzmatazz albums, along wit The Roots, Deltron 3030, A Tribe called Quest and De La Soul. Multiple Hip-Hop artists do this btw instead of using samples to be more authentic. This style of Hip-Hop is a sub-genre called "Jazz Rap" eastcoast boombap wit actual instruments
@bomboclatneke7638
No guns, no sex, no competition, only rapmusic, elegant, finnest, respect!
@GSTURKENSTYLE
Bomboclat Ñeke and jazz
@J2dADispora
Beautiful isnt it
@arthurrobinson4644
Yeah girls just a dope MCI don't think people really underappreciate it that style and just his format until you go back and listen to it but so subtle and simple but yet so unique