The Steve Martin
EPMD Lyrics

Sick em champ...
Beginning of the song, no significant meaning

Well I have a new dance that you all must learn
Introducing a new dance that the listeners must learn

You may have seen the Pee Wee Herman but it's had it's turn
The old dance, Pee Wee Herman, has had its time and should be replaced with the new one

Now this brand new dance I know you not with it
Most people are not yet familiar with this new dance

You might break your neck to really try to get it
This new dance is difficult and may cause injury if you try too hard

If you seen the clumsy movie it was called The Jerk
Reference to the movie 'The Jerk' which featured the Steve Martin dance

You had to check out Steve Martin as he started the "Kirk"
Steve Martin performed the dance in the movie and it was called the 'Kirk'

He was doin freaky moves with his feet and head
Steve Martin performed unusual dance moves with his feet and head

With his blue farmer suit and his big Pro-Keds
Steve Martin wore a blue farmer suit and large Pro-Keds shoes when he performed the dance in the movie

Now if you want to learn it, it really takes time
The new dance requires time and practice to learn

That's why I'm here now tellin you this rhyme
The rapper is explaining the dance through this song

And if you never seen it, then I'll be startin
The rapper will begin demonstrating the Steve Martin dance for those who have not yet seen it

My brand new funky dance, called the Steve Martin
The new dance is called the Steve Martin and is funky

Like this...get em Steve, get em
The rapper begins demonstrating the dance and encourages Steve Martin to perform it

Well the dance is def, and it's gonna last
The Steve Martin dance is definitive and will remain popular

I don't really think any other dance will pass
No other dance will replace the Steve Martin

All the dancers out there tryin to freak on the floor
Other dancers may attempt to outdo the Steve Martin dancers

When they see me do the Martin they try to ignore
Steve Martin dancers are often ignored by other dancers

When they see my dance, they came to a surprise
Other dancers are surprised by the Steve Martin dance

I caught the suckers ducks speakin eye to eye
Other dancers try to copy the Steve Martin dancers secretly

While they bitin my stuff, like I wasn't there
Other dancers are imitating the Steve Martin while acting like they are not

But they didn't have the right so, I didn't care
The Steve Martin dancers don't mind others copying their dance as they don't have the talent or style

Sway your arms around your back, then across your chest
Lyrics detailing one of the moves in the Steve Martin dance

Do the crazy leg sweep from right to left
Lyrics detailing another move in the Steve Martin dance

Well it's back to the man on the mic you see
The song transitions back to the rapper

Because I'm stuck to my dance like a dog on a flea
The rapper is dedicated to performing the Steve Martin dance

Now I know my dance is the funky dance comin
The Steve Martin dance is a popular and funky dance style

Pee-Wee Herman (Biz Markie) was pumpin (but mine is jumpin)
Reference to another dance, Pee-Wee Herman, which was popularized by Biz Markie but the Steve Martin is better

It's the Steve...
Reiterating that the new dance is the Steve Martin

Like this, sick em champ
Encouraging Steve Martin to keep performing the dance

(Steve Martin's in full effect!)
Recognizing Steve Martin as a popular cultural icon and leader of the Steve Martin dance craze

(Yo Steve's a weasel! Show em how your Steve Martin go)
Affectionately teasing Steve Martin to show off his dance moves

Nineteen eighty-eight is so great, and eighty-nine even better
Reference to the years 1988 and 1989, which are great years for the music industry

And don't forget, to take off that hot sweater...
A lighthearted reminder to the listeners to dress appropriately for dancing

We got this funky track...
Acknowledging the quality of the song's production

Check this out homeboys...
Inviting the listener to enjoy the song

Because we dope, the dope-di-dope...
Asserting that the musicians (EPMD) are talented and cool

...nope-we-ain't-no-joke
Reiterating that EPMD is serious and skilled

On the Columbo tip!
Referencing the detective TV show 'Columbo' and suggesting EPMD are solving mysteries

I'm the real deal homeboy, for real
EPMD is authentic and genuine

Because we in there, yes we in there
EPMD is in the music game and making an impact

And we're outta here, like last year
The song is ending on a high note and finalizing the album

We goin straight for the kill because you're loungin
EPMD is motivated to succeed while others may be relaxing

I'm strictly business!
The song ends with a reference to the album title and focus on music business

Yo yo what time is it?
Ending the song with a rhetorical question and leaving listeners anticipating their next EPMD song