Now What
Extra Prolific Lyrics

Yeah
Acknowledgement of starting the song

I can feel this
Confident in the music and the message being conveyed

Been holdin' mics longer than don cornelius
Experience in the music industry, having been holding microphones for a long time

Will this ever end
Questioning if there will ever be a time to stop making music

Not 'till I seal this
Will continue making music until satisfied with the outcome

Challenging your style reveal this, to you wack niggaz phuck the trigga (get on the ground), and try to peel this
Challenging other artists to reveal their styles and compete, expressing willingness to shoot them down if necessary

'cause I'ma heal this meaning your wounds and scars, froze your flows compose you down from g to are, then expose you to the star, that I caught you in, and plus this motherphucka' brought a friend
Planning to help other artists improve their work, while the singer's own abilities will shine brighter

So you're not scary, very silly really, nothin' puffin' out ya chest, I doubt ya fresh, and billy's bluffin'
Other artists are not intimidating, seem to lack credibility and seem to be boasting with no substance

And so it's cool for you to do, your clout was less soon as you did that, ya shit's wack, forget rap
Other artists are doing themselves a disservice by continuing to create music if it is not genuine or of high quality

There's extra robes in your choir stand while you admirin', the niggaz in higher places who are firin', you weak shit so knock on, Opio they want to be dropped on (come on give it to 'em)
Mocking other artists who are looking up to executives instead of focusing on improving their own work

Outlastin' the niggaz graspin' on to the past, when they was everlastin', let the times pass 'em, now they gaspin' for breath, with nothin' left, they used to be def, I guess they blacked out
Discussing how some artists are trying to hold onto past success, but are now struggling to keep up with the changing times

Wack wasn't our shit from jump, I never did give a damn about a punk mc, my sworn enemy, I live to see 'em all fall off, just memories, 'cause we the uncontested, hieroglyphics unimpressed wit' (what) the shabby competition, they gets left quick
Recognizing that their music has always been of high quality, and showing disdain towards other artists who have not maintained the same level of skill or authenticity

Plus these r&b niggaz on they dick, they betta' stick to singin', stop clingin' to the real shit, listen, get a clear understandin', this is competition, demandin', you can't get a hand in
Calling out R&B artists for trying to adopt the same style as rappers, showing that they do not understand the competition or what it takes to succeed

I stay on top, I'm never landin', leavin' mc's scramblin', I keep 'em grounded, they can't compound slick lyrics together, never had it in 'em, better leave that shit alone
Confident in his own skill and ability to succeed in the rap industry, and advising others who are not up to the task to leave it behind

Simp to the women for a minute, that's how ya livin', give it up man, ya lost it, ya look exhausted, ya betta' off wit' the heartbreaks, singin' backup
Commenting on artists who are not true to themselves, and urging them to give up their persona and return to a more authentic outlook

Ya mic gets smacked up, disagree (huh), ya disallusioned 'cause ya losin', jerk
Promising to show other artists what happens when they choose to compete and show the world that their music does not measure up

Straight out the o' and niggaz love me fo' it, the mack poet, down wit' extra pro, it don't stop y'all, and niggaz can't catch up
Expressing pride in their hometown of Oakland and the support they receive, while also reinforcing their own skill as a rapper

Now hieroglyphics ain't no motherphuckin' joke, so soak, in the liquids and bottles of dopeness, I won't be so subtle to rope this, around ya neck, we got respect, hocus pocus, try ta focus
Making it clear that hieroglyphics is a serious group with a strong reputation, and urging listeners to embrace their music and message

Ya see into me and, ya read into the beats, sweet, is my style, I'm disturbed, I got a list and mile of mc's that don't pile the right vowels
Explaining the singer's creative process and how they craft their music, while also noting the mistakes that other artists make in their own work

I'll, listen and laugh (ha, ha, ha...), while you don't have what we have, I'm dismissin' yo' staff, and if you ain't followin' then you missin' the wrath
Showing how little respect the artist has for other artists who do not measure up to their standards, while also painting themselves as a serious competitor

Have you forgotten, I'm fed up, shut up, when I'm speakin', while you're seekin' a style we rock on the weekend, now you're peekin' at me and my man while we're freakin', reekin' the smell of funks
Demanding the attention of other artists, and showing how they are constantly on the leading edge of the rap industry

From the dillz (but they still ain't fresh), time ta chill...
Closing the song with a reference to their hometown and a call to relax and enjoy the music