Hip Hop
Fatlip/KRS-One/N.A.S.A./NASA 2000/Slim Kid 3 Lyrics

I come back, every year I get newer
I am constantly evolving and improving each year.

I'm the dust on the moon, I'm the trash in the sewer
I represent both the celestial and mundane, the essence of everything.

Let's go, I come back, every year I get brighter
Hip hop grows brighter and more powerful each year.

If you thinkin' hip hop is alive, hold up your lighter
If you believe that hip hop is not only relevant but necessary in today's world, show your support.

Let's go, I come back, every year I'm expandin'
Hip hop is constantly expanding and encompassing new ideas.

Talkin' to developers about this city we plannin', c'mon
Hip hop is instrumental in shaping neighborhoods and communities.

This is hip hop, we gon’ last forever
Hip hop's message and presence will endure for all time.

Hip means to know, it's a form of intelligence
Being 'hip' means being in the know, informed and knowledgeable.

To be hip is to be update and relevant
Being 'hip' means staying current and relatable.

Hop is a form of movement
The term 'hop' refers to the physical movement and energy involved in hip hop.

You can't just observe a hop, you gotta hop up and do it
Hip hop is not a spectator sport, but requires participation and action.

Hip and hop is more than music
Hip hop encompasses more than just the music, including culture, community, knowledge and activism.

Hip is the knowledge, hop is the movement
The 'hip' aspect of hip hop represents knowledge, while the 'hop' represents movement and expression.

Hip and Hop is intelligent movement
Hip hop is a movement that is rooted in intelligence, creativity, and self-expression.

Or relevant movement we sellin' the music
Hip hop's movement is relevant and powerful, and is channeled through its music.

So write this down on your black books and journals
Remember these truths and spread the message in writing and dialogue.

Hip hop culture is eternal
The culture of hip hop will never die, as it is an integral part of our collective history and identity.

Run and tell all your friends
Spread this message to others and let them know about the power of hip hop.

An ancient civilization has bee born again, it's a fact
Hip hop is a powerful and ancient culture that has been reborn in modern times.

I come back, every year I'm the strongest
Hip hop grows stronger and more resilient each year.

KRS-One, Marley Marl, yup, we last the longest
Hip hop legends like KRS-One and Marley Marl have helped to ensure that hip hop's legacy endures.

I come back 'cause I'm not in the physical
Hip hop exists beyond the physical realm, as it represents an intangible yet powerful force.

I create myself, man, I live in the spiritual
Hip hop is not just a cultural movement, but an expression of spirituality and identity.

I come back through the cycles of life
Just as life experiences cycles of birth, death and renewal, hip hop goes through similar experiences and changes.

If you been here once you gon' be here twice
Once you have embraced hip hop, it will always be a part of you and your identity.

So I tell you, I come back 'cause you must learn too
Hip hop's message is important and relevant for all, and we must continue to learn from it and pass it down.

Hip hop culture is eternal
The culture of hip hop will live on indefinitely.

Hip hop, her infinite power
Hip hop has an unlimited and enduring source of power and influence.

Helpin' oppressed people, we are unique and unequaled
Hip hop is a unique force that helps provide empowerment and advocacy for oppressed communities.

Hip hop, holy integrated people
Hip hop brings together and integrates people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Havin' omnipresent power, the watchman's in the tower of
Hip hop possesses a powerful, spiritual energy that is pervasive and all-encompassing.

Hip hop, hydrogen iodine phosphorous
Hip hop is comprised of the same basic building blocks that constitute life.

Hydrogen oxygen phosphorous, that's called
These elements are essential for life, and by extension, hip hop is essential for the vitality of culture and community.

Hip hop, the response of cosmic consciousness
Hip hop is a reflection of the universal consciousness and its connection to human experience and expression.

To our condition as hip hop
Hip hop's condition is a reflection of social, political and cultural realities, and it seeks to address these issues through music and expression.

We gotta think about the children we bringin' up
As we introduce the next generation to hip hop, we must consider the values and messages we are imparting to them.

When hip and hop means intelligence springin' up
When hip hop is embraced as an art form and cultural movement, it can inspire growth, creativity, and self-awareness.

We singin' what? Sickness, hatred, ignorance and poverty
If we perpetuate damaging or negative messages through hip hop, we contribute to social and cultural problems such as poverty, violence and oppression.

Or health, love, awareness and health, follow me
By promoting positive values such as health, love and awareness, we can leverage hip hop's power for positive social change.

We will be here forever
Hip hop and its culture and legacy will endure indefinitely.

We will still be here forever
The message and values of hip hop will remain relevant and important for generations to come.

Get what I'm sayin' forever
These truths will last forever and continue to inspire and empower those who embrace hip hop's cultural significance and impact.

That's that, that's that
Hip hop is a powerful force, and its place in American culture and society is indisputable.