Hittin' Switches
Erick Sermon Lyrics

Yeah, this is Colorado from Shadz of Lingo
Introduction of Colorado, a member of Shadz of Lingo

Kickin it with the Funklord himself, E Double
Colorado is spending time with the artist Erick Sermon, who goes by the nickname E Double

Hittin' switches, and we bout to get stupid
They are about to have some fun modifying their cars by hitting switches

Ah yeah one two, hey young world, hey young world {"It's on!"}
Erick is getting ready to start rapping and is giving a shoutout to his listeners

Mic check, here I go again, check me out
Erick is starting to rap and wants his listeners to listen to him closely

Bust the flavor {"heYYYYYyyyy"} you know my clout
Erick is saying that his rap style is unique and he has a lot of influence in the industry

Rough and rugged -- funk's the contact I hit you with to make your head split, trip and do a backflip
Erick's rapping style is rough and he uses funk music to make his listeners enjoy the music so much they feel like doing backflips

I swing it hardcore like an orangutang
Erick's rapping style is hardcore, like that of an orangutan clawing through the jungle

I bring it wicked, and freak the funk slang like god damn, yea dude gnarly, fuckin A
Erick's rap is full of attitude and funky slang, and the listeners should really appreciate that

I don't Play-Doh, my nickname ain't Clay
Erick is saying that he's not a softie and wants his nickname to be associated with strength

It's the E Double, mackaframa, bust the grammar My style is sickening, like Roseanne-ah
Erick's style is unique and he has a very sick sense of humor

Plus, I'm funky like _Atomic Dog_ Boy you can't see me, I'm thicker than fog, so
Erick's funky style is similar to that of the famous song "Atomic Dog" but he's so unique that his style is thicker and more impressive than fog

save that drama, here's a floppy disk don't risk it Boo-yaa, that's my biscuit!
Erick is saying that he wants no drama and instead gives his listeners a floppy disk as a reward for appreciating his music

On the mic, I cover every angle A square, tri-part to a rectangle
Erick is saying he covers all aspects of music with his rapping, from squares to rectangles

I mean dat wit a passion, so be it When I rock the mic it's worth seein
Erick is saying that music is his passion and when he performs, it's worthwhile to come see him

So cop a squad and parlay bitch with the E-are-I-see-K, while I'm hittin' switches
Erick is encouraging his listeners to come and party with him while he's modifying his car and making music

Off and on, off and on, it's on (4X) Hittin' switches!
The chorus is saying that they are turning switches off and on and having a great time while doing so

Ah shit, it's part two, it's on with the funk so RING THE ALARM, ding! While I drop the bomb
Erick is starting part two of his rap and wants his listeners to get excited

on the country, E's gettin funky word to mother I smother, any emcee or so-called brother
Erick believes that he is so funky that it's a threat to other rappers in the industry

Why? I gets busy, who the hell is he? The roughneck from New York City
Erick is saying he's a tough guy from New York and doesn't need to prove himself to anyone

You want to mess around with the ill bastard then get your ass kicked, messin with the click
Erick doesn't tolerate any disrespect and his posse will come after anyone who challenges him

Def Squad, now on location, with the funky sensation You want to step you must be freebasin
Erick's group, Def Squad, is in town and is bringing the funk to the area. Anyone who wants to challenge them must be crazy

Punk, why you playin, you bored? You can't afford, to get choked by the mic cord
Erick is challenging any rapper who wants to step up to him - they better come prepared or else they will get humiliated

I keep you drunk like whiskey, solve the mystery ummmm, without Agatha Christie (there we go)
Erick's music is so good that it will keep his listeners hooked as if they were drinking whiskey. He doesn't need any help from Agatha Christie to keep them interested

You think you know _What's Going On_ without Marvin Gaye around, c'mon let's get down
Erick is saying that his music is so unique and impressive that listeners don't need to rely on anything else, such as Marvin Gaye, to enjoy the music

I spark your brain with all funk material And gettin wicked, and let Wilson Pickett
Erick's music is so impressive that it will ignite the listeners' brains and he's able to develop his funky style with the help of Wilson Pickett

Before I break, let me announce - get the bozack Now we all can bounce, as I'm hittin' switches
Erick is telling his listeners to get ready to have a good time and then start the party while he modifies his car and makes music

(Switch) Back in effect mode, droppin loads Watch me explode with the devil in me like crossroads
Erick is going back to modify his car and is promising to put on an impressive show for his listeners

and ding-a-ling-a-ling with the guitar, freak the funk speech Make the contact strong as bleach
Erick's guitar playing is rhythmic and funky and blends well with his rap lyrics. He's promising to have a strong impact on his listeners

Rock the mic make the vibes right, and plus dy-no-might so I can fly high like Mike and "Just Do It"
Erick's music is so good that it creates great vibes for his listeners and it's powerful enough to make him feel like he's flying high like Michael Jordan in his popular shoe ads

And get freaky-deaky on the real, grab the steel in case there's caps to peel
Erick is saying that he's not afraid to get crazy and even carry a weapon in case anyone messes with him while he's making music

In the mix, when I flex the context, beware like when you're havin safe sex
Erick's music is so powerful that listeners should be cautious and enjoy it responsibly

I continue to get brand new, one two My mic held tight, so I can recite the hype
Erick's music is so innovative that he continually brings out new music for his listeners to enjoy. He holds his mic tightly so his raps can be hard-hitting and cool

and get busy, my name is Erick Sermon Back for the Adventure, without Pee-Wee Herman
Erick is enjoying himself while making music and wants everyone to know his name. He's also distancing himself from any negative association with Pee-Wee Herman

For those who don't know, don't act suspicious while I'm hittin' switches
Erick wants everyone to know that he's just enjoying himself and modifying his car. He doesn't tolerate any suspicious behavior from anyone

Off and on, off and on, it's on (4X) Hittin' switches!
The chorus repeats the fun they are having while modifying their cars by turning switches on and off