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Erick Sermon Lyrics

Hit it hard
Begin with great energy and passion

Yeah, yeah, when I stick it she be like (uh)
Expressing satisfaction with sexual prowess

Yeah, pimpin, I run up right inside 'em, yeah
Confidently stating sexual aggression

Yo, it goes hey you, guess what, guess who gets what
Introducing oneself and creating interest in what is to come

I snatch baguettes, you get what you get, guess what
Boasting about stealing valuable items from others

Guess what, you get it and forget it like guess what
Making light of the consequences of theft

Guess what get done to special guests that can't guess what
Threatening harm to those who cannot anticipate danger

He goin on when Sy be goin off
Describing the continuation of a situation even when someone loses control

In the cross my Squad run tracks like motocross
Comparing making music to an extreme sport

I write words I read and then re-word 'em
Refining and improving writing skills

Same word, rework 'em without re-wordin 'em
Re-using words while still making changes and improvements

Word perfect for workin with 'em
Stating expertise in using words effectively

Workmen do homework, men at work in the network workin system
Playing with the multiple meanings of 'work' in different contexts

Yeah, I overwork, work the middle
Pushing oneself excessively and finding balance in work

Work and turn your homework workbook against you
Warning against being tricked by one's own preparation

In the range of a roundabout ratio
Describing a situation with a circular pattern

I merry-go-round around around the radio
Spinning around in circles in response to music

Around around and away we go
Continuing the circular theme in a whimsical way

Everytime Sy bust down then it's up up away you go
Describing the effect of explosive musical performance on listeners

Now what do you niggaz think about this
Asking the audience's opinion about what they are hearing

A jam for the streets that you can't resist
Calling attention to the irresistible nature of the music

So hustle to this, bang to this
Commanding people to move and dance to the music

Get your money to this, yeah listen to this
Encouraging people to enjoy themselves while making money

Now what do you bitches think about this
Asking a potentially different audience's opinion about what they are hearing

A jam for the clubs that you can't resist
Noting the dual purpose of the music (for both streets and clubs)

So shake to this, freak to this
Calling for specific types of dancing and movement

Drink up to this, yeah listen to this
Encouraging people to have fun and drink to the music

Uhh, huh
A casual interjection indicating assent or acknowledgement

E-Dub, I'm known like the Rucker
Claiming fame and recognition as a musician

Fucker, comin through like a redneck trucker
Using humor to make a boastful statement

Nother, man down, call 9-1-1
Alluding to danger and violence

I stash that so they can't find my gun
Implying a need for secrecy and protection

I'm in the woods like hikers, bikers, campers
Describing a solitary and hidden lifestyle

Antlers, bears snakes and long-leg tarantulas
Listing dangerous animals that could be encountered in the woods

Uh, E-Dub I got balls
Asserting confidence and courage

If I get chased pon' de river like Sean Paul, believe it
Referencing a popular musician to make a humorous statement about potential danger

I'm on the fish neck, like jet-skis
Making another humorous and nonsensical comparison

I killed Romeo, along with Jet Li
Boasting about one's ability and power to defeat others

And messin with the E be incomparable
Warning others against trying to compete with the singer

Get romped like Romper Room, a one man platoon
Threatening total domination and ridicule

Oh I say, I'm Andrew Dice Clay
Referencing a controversial comedian with a similar demeanor

Filthy mouth and also fuck why'all
Using crude language as part of the singer's persona

You want to get physical we touch why'all
Warning those who may want to fight the singer

Haters we appreciate the love so - thank you very much why'all
Turning a negative into a positive and thanking critics for their attention

Last but not least, Keith wreck shop comfortably
Identifying oneself as the final performer and expressing confidence

When I flow, I fuck up your street credibility
Claiming to have a disruptive effect on others

Def Squad get busy often
Endorsing the group and its work ethic

When it comes to chicks we got more tricks than a dolphin
Boasting about the group's sexual prowess and cleverness

You see the new E-Dub spin when I pull up
Praising the singer and drawing attention to themself

Ecko sweatsuit with the hood up
Describing a specific fashion choice

This shit is so hot you could cook an egg on it
Complimenting the quality and success of the music

So I sunny-side up, buttered toast my opponents
Using a breakfast metaphor to describe defeating others

I take the drama to the middle of the street
Expressing willingness to confront others directly

Or any nigga that's feelin himself like Tweet
Referencing a popular musician to make a humorous point

Kid you sonned out, let me speak to your father
Insulting someone for being immature and suggesting they need advice

Matter of fact, hold these here, and don't even bother
Ordering someone to take a physical object and leave

We come through with the nines poppin
Making a violent threat

Niggaz get so quiet, you can hear rats pissin on cotton
Describing absolute silence and stillness

So you see there's nothin furthermore to say
Ending the song with confidence and finality

Aiyyo Busta, "Pass the Courvoiser"
Making a final request to end the song