Recognize
Dr. Ed and the Flu shots Lyrics


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Sam (Dre):
(I heard Sam was going solo) God damn, you didn't know so,
well I can blast fast so freak an ill type of slow flow.
I'm hitting harder than Berry Boss so check the golden child,
throwing it to your ear-hole, got you going buck wild.
But truck-tracks, rhymes all day, breaking off niggaz proper,
did dirt, did West cause I clown coppers (yeah).
Do hip-hop, rap, compose 'em most, I couldn't see me,
mad advanced and my skills are all about the dollar bills.
From Pittsburgh to Cali dropping bombs like that,
was on the D.L. with the squad so I couldn't hold it back.
Black, I regulate I buzz a big gate figure,
mobbing with the ill nigga, with his finger on a bigger trigger.
Serving all (saps), hitting sevens on the (simps),
making do', eating shrimps, locing with some real pimps (yeah).
So peep game, best believe I love my peeps
that's why I make the type of music you can pump in your jeeps
(that's right).
So buck my sound, I put it down for the underground,
I got the women cause I'm slamming, jamming.
Got it going on this time for this new producer to rise,
so open your eyes, I think you better recognize.

Dre: (Sam)
Once again it's the man with the masterplan,
they call him Sam and I (think you better recognize) (2x)

Sam: (Dre)
I remember days on the blocks where I slang slung played punk cops
and mad props cause I ran with hard rocks (yeah).
From napalms to Uzi's I made G's (say what?),
them build up enough Luther by keys.
No gang affiliation, yo I stood on my own to pulling capers
I'm a sneaky slick nigga, I never had to pull the trigger (right).
I mack, and on top and that I'm used to staying wicked with just 24-7,
you can ask my ex-hooker.
But now I'm on some new improved shit,
making hits, stacking chips, now everything's legitimate.
I flipped the scrip a long time ago, on the five-o,
when I had to scope with this new way to make my cash flow (uhm).
Yes indeedy, I wasn't greedy, got my niggaz out the gutter,
now they're rolling with the Sam Sneezy.
Hip hop fanatic causing static in the industry,
these whack creators, I call 'em imitators (ah yeah).
Been trying to see me, but see I'm unexplainetory,
with the fame and glory, that's why I gotta tell my story.
With no disguise, a lot of niggaz despise,
because I'm on an uprise, so I think you better recognize.

Dre: (Sam)
Once again it's the man with the masterplan,
they call him Sam and I (think you better recognize) (2x)
(Think you better recognize) (2x)

Sam: (Dre)
Well I'm back in the mix with a bottle of hennessy,
so fire up a blunt let's have an end of the sanity.
Crazy shot outs giving pounds to all my niggaz,
hitting all the hookers by the dozen, cause they dig us (trick).
Fuck what you've heard, recognize what you be seeing,
it's time to earn truth to the game human being.
I'm that little bass nigga trying to get mine, fuck a nine,
cause I'll incline with the mastermind.
I got my crew in my corner so I can't loose,
cause I'm paying mad douze in this record biz, I don't snooze.
And suckers be popping at those idiotic egosytible type of flimflam,
I can't be faded Sam-am.
Playing with the hustlers never dealing with the knucklehead bollers,
cause boys play with toys and scholars play with dollars.
I'm a mack of my own right, plus my game is tight,
baby get it right, I ain't the one, so take flight.
Bitches give my mad rep, nothing but the brazen off tempo,
thinking they can get my loot, I never trip to knock the boots.
I gotta be wise, when time to dip between the thies,
all eyes on the price, so I think you better recognize.

Dre: (Sam)
Once again it's the man with the masterplan,
they call him Sam and I (think you better recognize) (2x)




Once again it's the man with the masterplan,
they call him Sam and I (think you better recognize) (2x)

Overall Meaning

The song "Recognize" by Dr. Ed and the Flu shots is a rap song that features two rappers, Sam and Dre. In the song, Sam talks about his past experiences, including slinging drugs, hanging out with hard rocks, and staying wicked 24/7. However, he is proud of what he has achieved and wants people to recognize him as a hip hop fanatic who has caused static in the industry. Dre emphasizes Sam's mastery of the game and urges listeners to recognize him. Sam then concludes with a warning to anyone who tries to mess with him.


The song deals with themes of recognition, power, and the struggle to succeed in the rap industry. Sam emphasizes his skills as a rapper and his rise to success despite his rough past. Dre recognizes and affirms Sam's mastery of the game, suggesting that he deserves recognition and respect. The song depicts Sam as a powerful figure who has earned his way to the top, and encourages others to recognize his skill and hard work.


Line by Line Meaning

God damn, you didn't know so,
Surprise! You didn't know Sam was going solo.


well I can blast fast so freak an ill type of slow flow.
Sam can switch up his flow from fast to slow and it's sick.


I'm hitting harder than Berry Boss so check the golden child,
Sam is coming in hot like a boxer and he's the one to watch out for.


throwing it to your ear-hole, got you going buck wild.
Sam's music is getting you hyped and excited.


But truck-tracks, rhymes all day, breaking off niggaz proper,
Sam's verses are top-notch and taking down anyone who tries to step up.


did dirt, did West cause I clown coppers (yeah).
Sam has done some shady stuff in the past but he's come out on top.


Do hip-hop, rap, compose 'em most, I couldn't see me,
Sam is a versatile artist who excels at hip-hop and rap music.


mad advanced and my skills are all about the dollar bills.
Sam is all about making money and his skills in music reflect that.


From Pittsburgh to Cali dropping bombs like that,
Sam's music hits hard across the country from Pittsburgh to California.


was on the D.L. with the squad so I couldn't hold it back.
Sam was keeping a low profile with his crew and couldn't release music until now.


Black, I regulate I buzz a big gate figure,
Sam is proud to be black and he's making a big impact in the music industry.


mobbing with the ill nigga, with his finger on a bigger trigger.
Sam is hanging out with someone dangerous who's got a lot of power - watch out!


Serving all (saps), hitting sevens on the (simps),
Sam is taking down the weak and making moves in the game.


making do', eating shrimps, locing with some real pimps (yeah).
Sam is enjoying the fruits of his labor with some luxurious living and hanging out with successful people.


So peep game, best believe I love my peeps
Sam cares about his fans and wants to make music they'll love.


that's why I make the type of music you can pump in your jeeps
Sam's music is perfect for driving around and bumping in your car.


So buck my sound, I put it down for the underground,
Sam's music is for the people and the underground music scene.


I got the women cause I'm slamming, jamming.
Sam is killing it with the ladies because of his music.


Got it going on this time for this new producer to rise,
Sam's music is giving a new producer a chance to get noticed.


so open your eyes, I think you better recognize.
Sam wants people to pay attention to his music and recognize how good he is.


Once again it's the man with the masterplan,
Sam is the man with a plan and he's ready to execute it.


they call him Sam and I (think you better recognize) (2x)
Sam is telling people to recognize his talent and skills.


I remember days on the blocks where I slang slung played punk cops
Sam has had a history of selling drugs and getting into trouble with the law.


and mad props cause I ran with hard rocks (yeah).
Sam was respected for hanging out with tough guys.


From napalms to Uzi's I made G's (say what?),
Sam has made a lot of money from selling drugs and guns.


them build up enough Luther by keys.
Sam has accumulated a lot of money and property over the years.


No gang affiliation, yo I stood on my own to pulling capers
Sam doesn't belong to any gang and he's always run his own schemes.


I'm a sneaky slick nigga, I never had to pull the trigger (right).
Sam prides himself on being smart and strategic, he doesn't need to resort to violence.


I flipped the scrip a long time ago, on the five-o,
Sam changed his ways a long time ago when it comes to dealing with the police.


when I had to scope with this new way to make my cash flow (uhm).
Sam had to come up with a new way to make money after leaving his old criminal lifestyle behind.


Yes indeedy, I wasn't greedy, got my niggaz out the gutter,
Sam helped his friends get out of poverty without being selfish.


now they're rolling with the Sam Sneezy.
Sam and his friends are now successful and living good lives.


Hip hop fanatic causing static in the industry,
Sam loves hip hop and he's making waves in the music industry.


these whack creators, I call 'em imitators (ah yeah).
Sam thinks a lot of the people in the industry are unoriginal and copying what's already been done.


Been trying to see me, but see I'm unexplainetory,
People have been trying to understand Sam but it's impossible he's too complex.


with the fame and glory, that's why I gotta tell my story.
Sam wants to share his journey with others and explain why he's doing what he does.


With no disguise, a lot of niggaz despise,
Sam is being himself and a lot of people don't like it.


because I'm on an uprise, so I think you better recognize.
Sam is on the rise and people need to acknowledge his progress and success.


Well I'm back in the mix with a bottle of hennessy,
Sam is back in the music scene and ready to party with a bottle of Hennessy.


so fire up a blunt let's have an end of the sanity.
Sam is ready to smoke some weed and have fun with his friends.


Crazy shot outs giving pounds to all my niggaz,
Sam is shouting out his friends and giving them props.


hitting all the hookers by the dozen, cause they dig us (trick).
Sam and his friends are hooking up with a lot of women who are attracted to their fame and success.


Fuck what you've heard, recognize what you be seeing,
Sam doesn't care what people say about him, they need to look at his actions and see the truth.


it's time to earn truth to the game human being.
Sam wants to bring honesty and truth back to the music industry.


I'm that little bass nigga trying to get mine, fuck a nine,
Sam is someone who comes from humble beginnings and is now trying to make something of himself.


cause I'll incline with the mastermind.
Sam is smart and strategic and he'll keep rising to the top.


I got my crew in my corner so I can't loose,
Sam's friends are supporting him so he knows he can't fail.


cause I'm paying mad douze in this record biz, I don't snooze.
Sam is making a lot of money in the music industry and he's not going to sleep on his success.


And suckers be popping at those idiotic egosytible type of flimflam,
Sam doesn't like people with big egos who think they're better than others and he thinks they're foolish.


I can't be faded Sam-am.
Sam is untouchable and nothing can bring him down.


Playing with the hustlers never dealing with the knucklehead bollers,
Sam doesn't deal with low-level criminals and only associates with successful hustlers.


cause boys play with toys and scholars play with dollars.
Sam thinks that boys play around with insignificant things while the real winners focus on making money.


I'm a mack of my own right, plus my game is tight,
Sam is confident in himself and knows his skills and moves are effective.


baby get it right, I ain't the one, so take flight.
Sam doesn't want to be messed with and he's warning people to stay away or face the consequences.


Bitches give my mad rep, nothing but the brazen off tempo,
Women respect Sam and his music but sometimes they can be a little too aggressive and out of sync.


thinking they can get my loot, I never trip to knock the boots.
Women sometimes try to take advantage of Sam's success and money but he doesn't let them.


I gotta be wise, when time to dip between the thies,
Sam has to be careful and strategic when dealing with difficult situations.


all eyes on the price, so I think you better recognize.
Sam is focused on making money and achieving his goals and he wants people to acknowledge his success.


Once again it's the man with the masterplan,
Sam is reminding everyone that he's in control and has a plan for his success.


they call him Sam and I (think you better recognize) (2x)
Sam is telling people to recognize his talent and skills once again.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SAM SNEED

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