Step
Flow Lyrics


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Verse One: Bigg Jus

Rugged like Rwanda don't wind up far or get chopped up

Quick to rush the spot like baby urine get mopped up

Tags that spray your hall with rap aerosol
Organized graffiti that jizzin' can't control

Or level with the devil racing uptown first to Fort Apache

I'm much too much for any demon style to master me

From the thought's next bridge to the hell's gate lyrically

detonating

Sparking M-80's and bottle rockets it's a nigga chaser

Downtown graffiti deface a heroin debaser

Open up your eyes and clean out your nature

Wide open like the grand canyon

Emcees couldn't hang if they was lynched by the Grand Dragon

Searching for my style like Job-Corps

Coming home on work release shoplifting at the rap store

But sabotaging me ain't easy

I'm crooked like Nathan Wick starring as Cochese

With a big baseball bat you get robbed like DeNiro

A sandwich still ain't nothing but a hero

Just a small sample of the abstract

When the rhyme gets crazy hot and lyrics don't know how to act

Whether shooting joints or wax

I go all out and attack crabs and herbs that's crazy wack

We all can't be pimps, and we all can't rap

You got to get your dollars on cause it's on like that

Here's what I want you to do

Niggas with the green axe and burgundy Forerunner, inhuman like Blade

Runner

When I'm rhyming all summer just listen to the drummer

Transistor blister feedback freak the impeders

Funk flow we expose frequencies in sequence

Napalm gets dropped long range like fiber optics

Check the rhyme activity your skills is microscopic

Peace to my crew and my nigga El-P

Who's here to spark it causing all these crabs to flee

Verse Two: El-P

Check it and I inflict it quattro nine fifty lungs misty

Color me Maxmillian cause I'm that crazy robot

Teetering on the edge of outer space

Spitting buckshots till black holes surround me, you found me

As far as I'm concerned I've got your ashes in an urn

Big up, the temperamental hold none barred kid

What's your confunction? Tracks is type dusty

Drinking water out the well of life and I'mma piss it back rusty

Flesh and phonics, you're god damned right

I'm on 'em like they're on pacemakers hooked up to clappers

Clap on, welcome to my free-form jubilee, look at me

The witness to the shit you want to be

DBA lyrical P known as a simp and I'm a sycophant

Feeding on fats passed and dipped

In and out of my invisible state

Forerunner rep tyrannical

Wrecks like tecs bust mechanical

Rusty goner weasel painting beats on an easel

Shoot a head up, what bitch you're boxing shadows

Look out my way you pull your breath out to battle

Breaking your double helix, and now the shit is single

Not mono, I burn the needle out your vinyl

El-P the third gunner on the grassy knoll

Stroll, keep the seventh seal of heaven in my pocket

You're faggot like sprockets, motherfuck the Houston Rockets

I'm so sick of recycled metaphors

Bet but I'd fuck Laura Ingalls only when she's done with her chores

Got rappers tip toeing on a Highway to Heaven

Got manners like Bruce Banner when he's stressed

I'm sick of your corny beats and your crowd-involved hooks

Cause I'm a thinker

Evil anus letting off stinkers

BJ Eight steps to perfection

The sum of each part forms an octagon

Let rhyme styles get sparked

EP Eight stpes to perfection

The sum of each part forms an octagon

Where rhyme styles get sparked

Verse Three: Bigg Jus

The holy terror, last moves you never won't win

Playing taps on a violin

You can never comprehend the rhyme origin

I rate one like a Chinese, Jamaicin like a chin

Hot rocking corduroy, Ballys that's so fitted

Niggas came and assed out my tracks and left 'em shitted

Fuck the movement, lubricate the smooth shit

Just to letcha know, never do I use it

Strictly the blueprint for the ghetto music in my cipher

Shorty the sniper Jeep like Cherokee

When I take aim handling wall to wall emcees

Mr. Madman attract lyrics like magnets

They fuck up speaking cavernous when I'm stabbing it

Like the Juice, then go Bronco busting loose

That's my word, you couldn't shoot or try to compute the math

To kick any type sport like the vandal

I manhandle, emcees get murdered like tennessa

Or trapped in the bedroom with the Texas Chain Saw

Massacre one two three you're taking and tell 'em

Eastwick underground New York be the dwelling

I keep telling 'em the state of the mind be the mentals





If you murder up in the ghetto you murder in a temple

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Flow's song Step are highly intricate and informational, as they provide listeners with deep insights into the struggles of contemporary urban life. The first verse, which is performed by Bigg Jus, discusses the rapper's confidence and his ability to outsmart any potential enemies. By comparing himself to Rwanda's ruggedness and baby urine that is quickly mopped up, the rapper stresses the importance of being quick on one's feet and ready to face any challenge.


The lyrics of the second verse, which is performed by El-P, adopt a more aggressive tone that highlights the rapper's willingness to take on any adversary. The rapper discusses his tough persona, which is evident in his reckless pursuit of fame and fortune. El-P also discusses his ability to take risks and break free from the shackles of conformity, which he believes are essential for surviving in the contemporary hip-hop scene.


The third and final verse, which is performed by Bigg Jus again, takes a more philosophical tone, as the rapper reflects on the power of the ghetto and the ways in which it shapes our lives. By emphasizing the crucial role that the ghetto plays in our development, Bigg Jus encourages listeners to embrace their roots and stay true to their origins.


Overall, the song Step by Flow is a complex and thought-provoking composition that delves into a wide range of themes and ideas. Its lyrics are highly relatable and engaging, making it a must-listen for fans of hip-hop music.


Line by Line Meaning

Rugged like Rwanda don't wind up far or get chopped up
I am tough and resilient like the country Rwanda, so don't mess with me or you'll end up in a bad situation.


Quick to rush the spot like baby urine get mopped up
I am swift and eager to make my presence known, just like baby urine being quickly cleaned up.


Tags that spray your hall with rap aerosol
My graffiti-style lyrics spray all over your mind like aerosol paint on walls.


Organized graffiti that jizzin' can't control
My lyrics are like organized graffiti that cannot be contained or controlled by anyone.


Or level with the devil racing uptown first to Fort Apache
I am superior and unstoppable like a devil racing to Fort Apache, leaving everyone else behind.


I'm much too much for any demon style to master me
No demonic style of rapping can match my skills and abilities.


From the thought's next bridge to the hell's gate lyrically detonating
I am explosively unleashing my powerful lyrics from my mind to captivate and impress.


Sparking M-80's and bottle rockets it's a nigga chaser
I am creating a powerful impact with my lyrics, attracting attention and leaving others in awe.


Downtown graffiti deface a heroin debaser
My lyrics are like graffiti in downtown areas, defacing and challenging the negative influence of drugs.


Open up your eyes and clean out your nature
I want you to open your mind and free yourself from any negative influences or behaviors.


Wide open like the grand canyon
I am completely open and unafraid, just like the vastness of the grand canyon.


Emcees couldn't hang if they was lynched by the Grand Dragon
Even if emcees were punished severely, they still wouldn't be able to match my skills and abilities.


Searching for my style like Job-Corps
People are desperately seeking and trying to imitate my unique and distinctive style.


Coming home on work release shoplifting at the rap store
I am so talented that even when I am faced with challenges or restrictions, I still excel and steal the show.


But sabotaging me ain't easy
Trying to bring me down or hinder my progress is a difficult task.


I'm crooked like Nathan Wick starring as Cochese
I am cunning and irregular in my approach, just like a fictional character played by Nathan Wick.


With a big baseball bat you get robbed like DeNiro
I have the power and influence to take everything from you, just like Robert DeNiro's characters in movies.


A sandwich still ain't nothing but a hero
Even though people may praise and idolize others, in reality, they are just ordinary like a sandwich.


Just a small sample of the abstract
What you have experienced so far is only a small taste of my unique and unconventional style.


When the rhyme gets crazy hot and lyrics don't know how to act
When I deliver my intense and heated rhymes, they become unpredictable and unmatched.


Whether shooting joints or wax
Whether I am rapping over instrumentals or records, my skills and execution are top-notch.


I go all out and attack crabs and herbs that's crazy wack
I approach weak and talentless rappers aggressively and expose their lack of skill.


We all can't be pimps, and we all can't rap
Not everyone can be a successful performer or rapper, we each have our own talents and abilities.


You got to get your dollars on cause it's on like that
You need to focus on making money and pursuing success because that's how the world works.


Here's what I want you to do
Listen up, I have something important to tell you.


Niggas with the green axe and burgundy Forerunner, inhuman like Blade Runner
I am surrounded by people who are wealthy and drive luxurious cars, making them seem almost supernatural like the characters in Blade Runner.


When I'm rhyming all summer just listen to the drummer
When I am rapping with such intensity and consistency, pay attention to the rhythmic beats and flow.


Transistor blister feedback freak the impeders
I am causing disarray and chaos with my lyrics and the negative reactions they generate.


Funk flow we expose frequencies in sequence
My style of rhyming reveals and explores various frequencies and sounds in a structured manner.


Napalm gets dropped long range like fiber optics
I am unleashing destructive and powerful rhymes from a distance, just like the long-range capabilities of fiber optic technology.


Check the rhyme activity your skills is microscopic
Compare your limited skills to my lyrical talent, and you will realize how insignificant and microscopic they are.


Peace to my crew and my nigga El-P
I am expressing appreciation and respect to my team and my friend El-P.


Who's here to spark it causing all these crabs to flee
El-P is joining me in igniting excitement and intimidating weak rappers, causing them to run away.


Check it and I inflict it quattro nine fifty lungs misty
Listen carefully as I deliver my rhymes with precision and power, leaving you breathless and amazed.


Color me Maxmillian cause I'm that crazy robot
Imagine me as a colorful and wild robot, full of unique and eccentric traits.


Teetering on the edge of outer space
I am at the brink of exploring new boundaries and venturing into uncharted territories.


Spitting buckshots till black holes surround me, you found me
I am firing intense and explosive rhymes, creating an unstoppable force that surrounds me and draws your attention.


As far as I'm concerned I've got your ashes in an urn
In my perspective, I have complete control and domination over you, reducing you to ashes in an urn.


Big up, the temperamental hold none barred kid
Give credit and recognition to the unpredictable and unrestricted nature of my personality and lyrical style.


What's your confunction? Tracks is type dusty
I am questioning and challenging your state of confusion and disarray. The tracks you produce are outdated and lack freshness.


Drinking water out the well of life and I'mma piss it back rusty
I am continually receiving inspiration and experiences from life, but when I release it, it's tainted and distorted, like rusty urine.


Flesh and phonics, you're god damned right
I combine the physical aspect of rap (flesh) with the artistic and linguistic aspects (phonics), and it's absolutely amazing.


I'm on 'em like they're on pacemakers hooked up to clappers
I am relentlessly focused and determined, just like someone dependent on a pacemaker to regulate their heartbeat.


Clap on, welcome to my free-form jubilee, look at me
Join me in celebrating and embracing my spontaneous and unrestricted style of performance, as you witness my greatness.


The witness to the shit you want to be
I am the living example and representation of the greatness and success you aspire to achieve.


DBA lyrical P known as a simp and I'm a sycophant
My stage name is lyrical P, and I am known for being straightforward and honest, while others are fake and try to gain favor by being overly obedient and flattering.


Feeding on fats passed and dipped
I derive my inspiration and energy from the failures and shortcomings of others, using them to fuel my own success.


In and out of my invisible state
I can seamlessly transition between being visible and making an impact, to being unseen and undetectable.


Forerunner rep tyrannical
I represent and embody a dominant and powerful force, like a leader who commands respect and fear.


Wrecks like tecs bust mechanical
I cause destruction and chaos like high-tech machines, but I surpass their capabilities.


Rusty goner weasel painting beats on an easel
I am a skilled producer of beats, effortlessly creating works of art like a weasel painting on an easel.


Shoot a head up, what bitch you're boxing shadows
I am not afraid to confront anyone, even if they try to hide or deceive me.


Look out my way you pull your breath out to battle
When you encounter me, you are forced to prepare and gather your strength to face me in a battle of words.


Breaking your double helix, and now the shit is single
I have the power to disrupt and alter your genetic makeup, changing your whole perspective and approach.


Not mono, I burn the needle out your vinyl
My impact and influence on your music is so powerful that it damages and destroys your precious vinyl records.


El-P the third gunner on the grassy knoll
El-P is a skilled and deadly force, just like a mysterious third shooter on the grassy knoll (reference to JFK assassination).


Stroll, keep the seventh seal of heaven in my pocket
I walk confidently, carrying the ultimate secret and power of heaven with me at all times.


You're faggot like sprockets, motherfuck the Houston Rockets
You are weak and insignificant, just like movie characters, and I have no respect or regard for the Houston Rockets basketball team.


I'm so sick of recycled metaphors
I am tired and frustrated with the constant reuse of cliché and unoriginal metaphors in rap music.


Bet but I'd fuck Laura Ingalls only when she's done with her chores
I admit that I would have a sexual encounter with a fictional character, Laura Ingalls, but only when she is finished with her responsibilities.


Got rappers tip-toeing on a Highway to Heaven
I have other rappers nervously and cautiously making their way towards success, like they're on a risky journey to heaven.


Got manners like Bruce Banner when he's stressed
Even when I am under pressure or stressed, I maintain a level of politeness and decorum, just like Bruce Banner (the alter ego of the Hulk).


I'm sick of your corny beats and your crowd-involved hooks
I am fed up with your unimpressive and mediocre music production, as well as your attempts to engage the audience with catchy hooks.


Cause I'm a thinker, evil anus letting off stinkers
I am an intellectual and contemplative artist, using my lyrics to release provocative and thought-provoking ideas.


BJ Eight steps to perfection
Bigg Jus has mastered eight crucial steps to achieve perfection in his craft and performance.


The sum of each part forms an octagon
Each component of Bigg Jus's style and ability comes together to create a complex and multifaceted whole, like the shape of an octagon.


Let rhyme styles get sparked
Allow the creativity and uniqueness of different rhyme styles to ignite and come to life.


EP Eight steps to perfection
El-P has also mastered eight essential steps to achieve perfection in his craft and performance.


The sum of each part forms an octagon
Each component of El-P's style and ability comes together to create a complex and multifaceted whole, like the shape of an octagon.


Where rhyme styles get sparked
This is where various styles and techniques of rhyming are ignited and brought to life.


The holy terror, last moves you never won't win
I am a fearsome and unstoppable force, with moves and strategies that ensure my victory.


Playing taps on a violin
I am metaphorically playing a solemn and mournful tune on a violin, signifying the end or defeat of my opponents.


You can never comprehend the rhyme origin
You will never fully understand or grasp the true essence and origins of my lyrical ability.


I rate one like a Chinese, Jamaicin like a chin
I am a unique and distinct individual, defying categorization and embracing both Chinese and Jamaican cultures.


Hot rocking corduroy, Ballys that's so fitted
I have a distinct and fashionable style, with my corduroy clothing and well-fitted Bally shoes.


Niggas came and assed out my tracks and left 'em shitted
Other rappers have attempted to rap on my tracks, but they ended up ruining them and leaving them in a terrible state.


Fuck the movement, lubricate the smooth shit
I am not interested in being part of a popular movement or conforming to a specific trend. I prefer to focus on creating smooth and polished music.


Just to letcha know, never do I use it
I want to make it clear that I never use any external help or assistance to enhance my skills or career.


Strictly the blueprint for the ghetto music in my cipher
I am the ultimate example and guide for creating authentic and unique music that represents the experiences and struggles of the ghetto.


Shorty the sniper Jeep like Cherokee
I am a skilled and precise rapper, just like a sniper who hits their target with accuracy. I move swiftly and effortlessly, like a Jeep Cherokee.


When I take aim handling wall to wall emcees
When I focus my attention on other rappers, I am able to dominate and control the entire scene and show.


Mr. Madman attract lyrics like magnets
My reputation as a madman draws attention and interest, with lyrics gravitating towards me like magnets.


They fuck up speaking cavernous when I'm stabbing it
Other rappers become entranced and make mistakes when I deliver my powerful and hard-hitting lyrics.


Like the Juice, then go Bronco busting loose
I am comparing myself to famous NFL player O.J. Simpson, who was known as 'the Juice.' Like him, I create chaos and break free from restraints.


That's my word, you couldn't shoot or try to compute the math
You can trust and believe in my words because you can't match my skills or understand the complexity of my lyrics.


To kick any type sport like the vandal
I am skilled and versatile enough to excel in any form of rap or music, just like a vandal who can deface various surfaces.


I manhandle, emcees get murdered like Tennessa
I overpower and dominate other rappers, causing them to be defeated and destroyed, just like the character Tennessa in a murder story.


Or trapped in the bedroom with the Texas Chain Saw
Other rappers are caught and trapped in a terrifying situation with no escape, just like the victims in the movie 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.'


Massacre one two three you're taking and tell 'em
I am warning other rappers that I can easily defeat and destroy them, as if conducting a swift massacre.


Eastwick underground New York be the dwelling
I come from the hidden and unknown underground scene of Eastwick, New York, where creativity and artistry thrive.


I keep telling 'em the state of the mind be the mentals
I continually emphasize that the true power and strength come from the state of mind and mental fortitude.


If you murder up in the ghetto you murder in a temple
Committing acts of violence or crime in the ghetto is as significant and consequential as committing them in a sacred place like a temple.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Y, JUSTIN INGLETON

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Translation:

Please destroy these common days -
I must have been waiting for some kind of abnormal stimulation...
That tiny bit of adventurousness pulled me through a ticket gate -
After being spit back out, I arrived in this rainy city.

I ain't gonna die having never felt anything,
So I'll set my sights beyond the end!

Running through, we're steppin' out tonight! Though we're still so uncertain,
Shining bright, we're steppin' out tonight! Tomorrow is waiting for us!
Fighting back, we're steppin' out tonight! We're amid the wind,
But nonetheless, we're steppin' out tonight!
We're chasing after it, so there's no looking back!

I stuck my neck out again and messed everything up -
Time to say goodbye to any feelings of confusion and boredom!
Even if I try to appear uninvolved, I'm still connected somehow -
This city beckons me back, again and again.

I want every moment to be as stimulating as an electric shock,
So let's go to the absolute limits!

Running through, we're steppin' out tonight! Though we're still so uncertain,
Shining bright, we're steppin' out tonight! Tomorrow is waiting for us!
Fighting back, we're steppin' out tonight! We're amid the wind,
But nonetheless, we're steppin' out tonight!

Inside outside, I just wanna feel good everyday!
Inside outside, I just wanna feel good everyday!
Inside outside, I just wanna feel good everyday!
All in all, I just want to feel alive!

Running through, we're steppin' out tonight! Though we're still so uncertain,
Shining bright, we're steppin' out tonight! Tomorrow is waiting for us!
Fighting back, we're steppin' out tonight! We're amid the wind,
But nonetheless, we're steppin' out tonight!
We're chasing after it, so there's no looking back!



Dansphalt 9

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- Vorona
“I’m gonna prove I’m anything but ordinary “
- Mikado Ryuugamine
“I can’t love you but I don’t hate you”
- Anri Sonohara (Saika)
“Reasonable or Not, the monster must die”
- Izaya Orihara
“Everyone in this city are all a$$holes”
- Izumi Kuronuma
“There you are my love”
- Seiji Yagiri
“I love you Celty “
- Shinra Kishitani
“Fighting Bad!!”
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“It’s because you’re damn honest”
- Saki Mikajima



All comments from YouTube:

Cmackk72

durarara is amazing and this opening is the best of them all 😆

Cmackk72

and this song sounds amazing though I don't understand Japanese. the beat is the best part about it

Revansadiva

Do you remember it?

Marisol Chavez

increíble, no esperaba menos de Flow
amo esta banda , sus canciones son geniales

Venus Ebrahimi

After 4 years, this song accidentally played again in my playlist and I remembered lots of good memories and felt many good feelings
I'm feeling great and nostalgic
Thanks 👍👍

Revansadiva

I will help you remember this song bro

Venus Ebrahimi

@Revansadiva Thanks bro 👍

Kono Linku da!

Like how big is your playlist for this to finally play after 4 years ??

Paula Caiza

2019 ... and until now flow has NEVER disappointed me, that's one reason why they are one of my favorite bands

Alfredo Rendón

Definitivamente FLOW es mi grupo favorito :D y me encanto la canción :)

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