Set It Off
Erick Sermon Lyrics

This goes out to my peoples in Queens. Representing, Brooklyn, Uptown.
A shout-out to everyone in different areas of New York City and its neighborhoods.

Yeah, yeah Boogie Down Bronx, Staten Island, all the way to New Jersy. Tri State Area. Long Island
Other areas in and around New York City to show love and support to the Tri-State area.

Ha ha, welcome radio land and others, my underground brothers is mad deep like gutters
An introduction that address his fans and says the whether they like mainstream music or not, they are all uniquely passionate and knowledgeable about the music they enjoy (like Erick's music).

I bring it no matter what the situation, underwater, through fire
Erick can perform under any conditions whether they be difficult or impossible for most people.

Across barded wire, what? I'm quick to Change Faces without R. Kelly
He is able to not only adapt to difficult situations but can do it in a very short amount of time, without the help of other artists like R. Kelly.

When you step on me you best be ready. I heats it up like house kitchen
Warning that you should be prepared for the unmatched power he brings to the table and he will turn up the heat like a kitchen stove.

When I'm bitchin' with this redition, chill or you might catch an ass whippin'
When he gets started with his music it's best to relax and enjoy or else he may come after the individuals who aren't enjoying the music like they should.

There's something wrong ha, I can't go on, and commence
Glimpse into his creative process of coming up with lyrics and acknowledging that sometimes an extra inpiration is needed.

Tear the frame out an MC's ass with the quickness, no forgiveness
The sudden and massive retaliation he unleashes on someone who wrongs him or even faults him in his music.

This is the way E does business, one touch and I'll weaken the average came to be rap star
How in one touch he is able to knock out the weaker competition easily and fast when maintaining his own successful business in the rap game.

By far by far, my entourage is Sugar Hill like Wesly Snipes
His entourage and closest friends are similar to Sugar Hill, a reference to well-known group The Sugar Hill Gang, and also Wesly Snipes to show how much of an ace in the hole his crew and him are.

Def Squad is the main attraction for y'all everynight
Def Squad is the group that everyone would love to see most at any rap or music performance venue.

"I came through the door" - Rakim
A quote and homage to fellow rapper Rakim, showing respect to a great rapper in the game.

And I set it off (X4)
The beginning of the hook shows the start of the serious, high-energy part of the song, Erick essentially telling us that he's the one setting things off.

Dun da da, the E Double brings it full steam
The beginning of the second verse introduces Erick as an unstoppable force that stops for no one and gives it his all.

Eyes are green, yeah, taken sucker niggas for they cream
Erick's determination to taking advantage of music competitors, and to have their cream (money and success in their career).

I rock the mic, alright, with intentions to please and decapitate all gimmick MC's
Erick's the kind of performer who seeks to connect with his audience while also attacking and taking down subpar performers who rely on gimmicks to keep their fame.

My sound goes through my musical speakers, beeotch, and flash a symbol like the Grym Reaper
Insinuating that his musical Sound can be felt and heard all around and like the symbol of the Grim Reaper which is feared, it also can cause fear for other rappers.

To signify, gamma ray I display on wax is ridiculous, way out likt the crew on Star Trek
Directly relating his musical Sound to something much bigger than a normal human can see or comprehend like a Gamma Ray radiation and also like the crew of Star Trek.

Yeah, I keep my style Black like Panthers, with women more fat than Samathas
A reference to the Black Power movement and how Erick represents his original style with having desirable and attractive women around him.

Damn, this don't make no F in' sense, for me to be on top bigger than monuments
Erick is humbled that he has made it to the top in music and not sure how he got there at times.

A star ghost super nova turns into a black hole
He is a shining star that is his own ghosted image, and like a supernova and eventually turns into a black hole.

That got put into your soul
His music is penetrating so deep that the listener's subconscious picks up the profound messages and starts to understand them at their core level.

For those that envy me and say I ain't about nothing and everthing you see my names on something
Erick addresses his haters and people who say that he doesn't have talent or success, with proof that he is elevating his career.

Flawless, outlandish, unique complete, off the wall technique I develop without speech (woah)
Erick's speaking on his impeccable talent and unique style in the music industry and how he has further mastered a new creative technique.

On bended knee I could damage an MC, thourgholy
Erick's on his knees to showcase that even under the most challenging positions he can even still destroy any competitor in the rap game.

Yeah, yeah take him for his currency, remarkable, the black Superman in the sky
Erick wants to win every battle so he can take his opponent's money and prove them wrong. He also compares himself to Superman.

Flying through the air with green eyes
The greenish character traits in Erick include his creativity, power, and wealth, which coincide with the color green.

Keith Murray talking outro:
The outro of the song ends with Keith Murray talking and thanking everyone for their support.

Yeah, yeah yeah, watch your back black. Don't even step up, word is born.
A warning/reminder to his competitors that he's still in the game and ready to take on anyone who is brave enough to come at him.

L.O.D. is in here too you know what I'm sayin'? Def Squad for life, PPP taking it everywhere,
Keith Murray shouts out his clique, L.O.D. (Legion of Doom) and also makes it clear that he's loyal to the Def Squad, which is his original crew in the rap game. PPP is also shouted out as they are helping to take music to every corner, on a nationwide scale.

midwest, mideast, southwest, southwest, north, south, east, west, northwest, northwest, south, north, south, everywhere I sets it off.
Keith Murray is spreading the message that they are and will continue to be successful nationwide in various cities across the US, as they have already started doing.

You know what I'm saying? Paintin the boards, rippin' the mic, rippin' niggas anything you like word up set it of E D.
The self-explanatory end to the outro, Keith is simply highlighting how they write lyrics, perform at shows, and do whatever it takes to make sure their fans are satisfied and entertained.