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EPMD Lyrics

I'm back E. Serm, no pressure
EPMD is back and ready to make music without feeling any pressure to perform.

Ricochet off niggas, call me Odessa
EPMD bounces off haters or rivals just like bullets ricocheting off surfaces, which makes them seem indestructible like Odessa ( a name of a place).

Huh, shotgun no tec on the dresser
EPMD doesn't need to show off their weapons because they are confident and their reputation alone is intimidating.

Whoever claims to be fresh, me and P is fresher
EPMD claims to be fresher than anyone who says they are fresh, especially when it comes to their music.

EPMD like WWE, tag team macks in the field of rap
EPMD is similar to WWE in terms of their music; they work together like tag team macks, masters of their craft, in the field of rap music.

Yeah from Brentwood my stompin' grounds
Brentwood is where they originated and grew up, so they often reference it in their music.

Lick off a round
Firing a gun for intimidation or self-defense.

My nine can't do it, my fifty blow shit down
The caliber of their weapon is so strong that a nine is not enough, they require a fifty caliber to blow things down.

I know shit now
EPMD has learned from their past experiences, both good and bad, and they use that knowledge to guide their music and their lives.

Blind eye can grind no more
EPMD can no longer turn a blind eye to the harsh realities of life, they must face them head-on.

This ain't no pop shit, EPMD strictly hardcore
EPMD's music is strictly hardcore rap, they don't make pop songs.

Been there, done did it and 'bout to do it again
EPMD has been successful in their music career and they plan to continue that success in the future.

Stompin' through it with the heavenly grin
EPMD is walking confidently through life with a proud and satisfied smile on their face.

With seven number one albums and four different artists in the top ten
EPMD has had seven number one albums, which speaks to their success and influence in the music industry. They have also helped four different artists achieve top ten positions on music charts.

Cause this here is never gonna end
EPMD's success is not going to end anytime soon, they will continue making music despite any obstacles.

Def Squad is with me
EPMD is often associated with Def Squad, a hip hop collective, and they work together frequently.

Hit Squad is with me
Hit Squad is also a hip hop collective that EPMD is associated with and they work together frequently.

Yo PMD hit me
PMD is a member of EPMD and Erick Sermon (E Serm) is calling for him to join him in the song.

Yeah we shut it down with the monthly ?
EPMD shuts down their concerts by putting on an incredible performance that their audience will remember for a long time.

Now we back in effect right around the corner (What up homey?)
EPMD is ready to tour again and they're happy to announce it to their fans. They even greet their fans, who they refer to as homeys.

Sleep if you want to (Tell 'em P) You'll be a dead man walkin'
EPMD's competition should not rest, because they will be surpassed and forgotten if they do. PMD agrees with E Serm and emphasizes this point.

And your next stop, a deputy and a coroner (CSI)
The consequences of not being able to handle competition in the music industry will lead to a punishment that includes officials such as the deputy and coroner, or even worse, end up on the TV show CSI.

Check the hood and don't be dramatic
EPMD advises people to check their surroundings and be vigilant, but not dramatic or overly paranoid.

The automatic prostatic
An automatic gun or a weapon that fires automatically to inflict maximum damage.

When dude got hit he looked acrobatic
Their competition is so weak that when they get hit, they flail around as if they were performing acrobatics.

So I'ma call him Dominique Doors
They created a nickname ('Dominique Doors') to mock their competition who got hit and performed poorly after being attacked.

Ayo, I'm the greatest, I'm like Muhammad Ali
EPMD believes that they are the greatest in the music industry just like Muhammad Ali was considered one of the greatest boxers of all time.

Islamic, not me, get robbed quickly
EPMD won't hesitate to defend themselves with violence if they're being robbed, even if it goes against their Islamic beliefs.

I'm a triple OG Snoop Dogg said
Snoop Dogg, who is also an OG (Original Gangster) and a hip hop legend, has praised EPMD's music and called them a triple OG.

I got two number twos boastin' pomplet
EPMD has two leaders (like the number two), who boast about their success, skills, and achievements (which is compared to a pomplet).

Not the pencil boy, roam the tensil
EPMD doesn't want to be seen as weak or skinny (like a pencil), they want to be seen as strong and powerful, like the metal tensil.

Number two of the six shotter, or copper
EPMD has the second-best weapon (like the number two) which is the six-shot revolver or copper gun.

And I call the penny
EPMD nicknamed their gun penny, possibly because it shoots out little pieces of metal, just like pennies.

Ayo I ain't no slacker, plus I ain't heared no bell
EPMD is not lazy, and they don't consider this a fight, so they're ready to continue making music.

I ain't never catched a gun charge but I seen a cell
EPMD never got caught with a weapon, but they were present when someone else was charged and spent time in jail.

Thats why I slain and stay strapped
EPMD has killed it in the music industry, and they're ready for others to come at them.

come through with a gang of rap
EPMD brings a group of people with them when they perform or rap, creating a powerful and energetic performance.

Master the self conscience from Prozack
EPMD has gained a better understanding of themselves, their motives, and their surroundings after taking the prescription drug Prozack, which helps with psychological issues.

That's what the Amy said
The Amy is an unknown person or entity but it seems they've said something positive about EPMD's music and their journey.

That's why we mangle rap
EPMD's music is so good that it 'destroys' or mangles the competition in the rap industry.

From each and every angle black
EPMD is skilled at all angles of rap music, even the dark or 'black' areas of the genre.

Two straining cats
EPMD is made up of two people that are always pushing themselves and each other to be better.

Who leaving MCs craving cracks
EPMD's music is so good that other MCs (rappers) are left not knowing what to do and needing to 'crack' or figure out how to reach their level of success.

So let the story be told and the saga unfold
EPMD's music and story are yet to be completely told and unfold to the world, leaving a legacy behind them.

Erick and Parrish making dollars to sell piece gold
EPMD is making a lot of money through their music that's worth a lot, just like gold. They're able to sell their music and make a fortune.

EPMD is a world premier
EPMD is considered the best in the hip hop industry, just like a world premier of a movie or play. Their music is to be enjoyed by everyone and it's larger than life.