get down
Everlast Lyrics

I see everybody rockin' the same old style
The singer observes that everyone is following a repetitive fashion trend.

And everyone's sportin' the same profile
People also conform to the same type of personality and behavior.

And all of y'all wearin' the same name brands
The singer notes that everyone is wearing the same popular and expensive fashion brands.

I hear everybody jackin' these played out jams
The artist hears a lot of people copying and playing overused and predictable music.

I won't reach for no gun, punk, I use my hands
The artist prefers to use physical force instead of weapons to deal with conflict.

I rock mikes and roll bikes, I cross foreign lands
The singer is a musician and an adventurer who travels to foreign places on his motorcycle.

I made my bones out in zones where twilight be
The singer earned his reputation in areas where it gets dark very early or very late.

And every time I touch the mike it's Fright Night Part Three
The artist's performances are so intense and scary that they could be a continuation of a horror movie franchise.

For every emcee that wannaa test and try
Other rappers who want to challenge the artist are numerous.

In your custom made wears thinkin' you too fly
Some of these challengers are overly self-confident, wearing clothes they believe make them seem cool.

Make it up in gold chains what you're lackin' for brains
In order to compensate for their limited intelligence, some rappers wear expensive gold necklaces.

It's time to call your ma, duke, scoop up your remains
The artist suggests that anyone who challenges him will not survive and their family members will have to take care of their remains.

And finally lay to rest all the shit you stressed
The singer wants to end all the negative and boastful talk from other rappers.

Of boastin' and braggin' about the toes you taggin'
Other rappers are proud and talkative about the people they have wronged or defeated.

I'm knock, knock, knockin' on heavens door
The singer is approaching a higher spiritual state or seeking redemption.

While every rapper that's simmed is pimped like a whore
Other rappers who have given in or conceded to the artist are being exploited and degraded.

You see the talk is eighteen, three quarters past four
The conversation or argument has been going on for a long time, and it is now late in the day.

When your doctor slaps my ass, hear the lion roar
The singer is comparing his birth or rebirth to the roar of a lion, indicating strength and power.

The record sales soared and the world got toured
The singer's music became very popular, and he traveled around the world to perform.

You say what happened to my band, I say I just got bored
The artist lost interest in his group or band, and that is why they are no longer together.

Now they call me Whitey Ford, and I praise the Lord
The artist has adopted a new name, and he gives thanks to God.

Find me breakin' up your crews, catch me singin' the blues
The artist threatens to break apart other people's groups while also singing sad songs.

Strummin' and pickin' like I'm BB King
The singer is playing guitar in the style of the famous BB King.

It's Abdul Rakim, now watch me do my thing
The artist introduces himself but also warns others to observe his talent and ability.

You go point blank range with the scope he's knockin'
The singer describes someone aiming a gun with a scope, possibly to kill him.

The Psycho might change but there ain't no stoppin'
The singer is referring to himself as a psycho who cannot be stopped, even if his behavior changes.

The moon's on the rise when the sun start droppin'
The transition from day to night is happening, and the singer prepares to act.

And y'all need to quit the bullshit that you be poppin'
The artist tells the listener to stop talking nonsense.

'Cause I've been hip hoppin' since BDP
The artist has been involved in hip-hop music since the hip-hop group Boogie Down Productions.

(???), it's Abdul Rakim
The singer is introducing himself again as Abdul Rakim, but part of his sentence is missing.

And when referring to me you must respect the name
The singer demands that others show him respect by using his name properly.

Make a quick double take and double check your game
The artist warns others to be careful and check their behavior before confronting him.

'Cause you about to get dissed, I'm checkin' my list
The artist is preparing to criticize and degrade the person who is confronting him.

When I check it over twice it's like rollin' dice
The artist's actions or decisions will be unpredictable, like rolling dice.

I hit four, five, six, I'm all up in your mix
The singer plans to take over and control the situation or conversation.

I rock good from Hollywood to the city of bricks
The artist is a skilled rapper who has performed in many places, including Hollywood and cities made of bricks, like New York City.

And all these fake cats scream they're keepin' it real
The singer criticizes other rappers who claim to be authentic or genuine when they are not.

While you're makin' your deal we'll be breakin' the seal
The singer will break open and reveal the truth while others are negotiating or making deals.

You be breakin' your vows like people worshippin' cows
The singer uses a metaphor to accuse others of breaking their promises and behaving like foolish animals.

And then I hit ya with the who's, what's, where's and how's
The artist asks specific and challenging questions that will expose the truth about someone's behavior or actions.

Like Vinny Barbarino, Matt Pachino
The artist references two characters from the television show Welcome Back, Kotter who were known for their rebellious behavior.

I'm with my man Rino with the Brooklyn Lordz
The singer is hanging out with a group of people from Brooklyn who are known as the Brooklyn Lordz.

Crashin' the boards with my soul in a hole
The singer disrupts and interferes with other people's plans or strategies while feeling sad and hopeless.

I take it back to the future from the days of old
The artist combines elements of the past and future to create something new and exciting.

I'm too cold to hold, too hot not to burn ya
The artist is difficult to capture or defeat, and his criticism or behavior will sting or hurt like fire.

Don't stick your nose in business that don't concern ya
The artist warns others not to interfere with things that are not their concern.

Might have to trip and flip like I've Turner
The singer compares himself to the musician Ike Turner, who was known for his unpredictable and violent behavior.

You too old for schoolin', boy, when I'm gonna learn ya
The artist suggests that the person he is confronting is too mature or experienced to receive a lesson or instruction from him.

Down, down, you go
The chorus of the song suggests that someone will fall or be defeated.

Down, down, so low
This line emphasizes that the person who falls will be very low or humbled.

Down, down, till you hit the floor
The final destination of someone's fall is the ground, indicating complete defeat.

Keep fallin' down, till you can't get down no more
The artist wants the person to keep falling until they can no longer stand up or challenge him.