King Kong
Forever M.C. Lyrics

Make money, make money, money, money
Emphasizes the importance of accumulating wealth.

Take money, take money, money, money
Suggests that one must seize the opportunity to acquire wealth whenever possible.

I'm King Kong, this my theme song
Asserts dominance and self-importance.

With Sky on the hook, we touch Kareems Soul
Refers to the collaboration with Sky and Kareem, indicating a shared passion for music.

Your team's on, homie dream on
Dismissal of competition's unrealistic aspirations.

In the movie about pussies you play the lead role
Insult directed at those considered weak or cowardly.

Sensitive rapper, oh sensitive rappers
Mockery of those who lack toughness or grit in the rap game.

We meant to get active, we interact with killers and factors
Pairs the concept of action with association with dangerous individuals to establish toughness and street credibility.

We chillin' with trappers, we in the back with infamous jackers
Associate with individuals engaged in illegal activities to reinforce toughness and street credibility.

And infinite clappers roast to the back
An implicit reference to guns and the threat they can pose - reinforcing the idea of toughness.

We get the shit crackin' exactly like that
Can make things happen without hesitation or delay.

The streets give me a hundred dollar credit
Alludes to connections and status which can provide credit in the streets.

Keep it one hundred, nothin' sweet like a fuckin' diabetic
Stresses the importance of honesty and toughness.

And Hip Hop ain't dead, but radio programmers should be
Suggests that Hip Hop is alive and well, but those seeking to commercialize or undermine it should be eliminated.

Fuck it, I just said it, nothing I regretted, unapologetic
Reinforces the toughness and boldness of what has just been stated.

This whole rap industry's like a survival quest
Implies that rap is a challenging, ruthless industry where only the strongest can survive.

And the idiot sittin' behind the desk is your final test
Views many of the obstacles associated with success in rap as arbitrary and unjust - with final judgment being rendered by people who themselves lack understanding or respect for the culture.

First they'll censor you and then tax you like the IRS
Complaints about how artists are treated by those controlling the music industry - suppress first expression and then profit from it.

Jerk me for my money, you better buy a vest
Suggests that those who would try to steal wealth must be prepared to face violent retribution.

You better have a iron chest
Further emphasizes this point - those who would engage in such activities must be prepared to face violent consequences.

It's like a couple of pervs with ear fetishes
Equates music lovers with perverts - emphasizing the intensity of their passion.

Fuck what you've heard, you're ear-relevant
Assuming Hip Hop fans' shared love for music - suggesting that their attention is a valuable commodity.

Whether jugglin' birds or hustlin' words
Reflects the idea that those who can effectively use words generate wealth and power and that the pursuit of such opportunities requires risk-taking and agility.

For mathematics, we 'bout action, that's numbers and verbs
Emphasizes the equivalence between taking action and making money in the Hip Hop industry, where success often depends on agility and innovation.

Man, nobody talk a nigga like I'm in a wheelchair
Asserting the dignity and worth of the singer in the face of adversity or disability.

You stay tryna walk a nigga, I'm from New York nigga
Suggests that the singer has faced challenges during his time in New York, including resisting attempts to marginalize or belittle him.

Pull out, bang 'em with the hawk nigga
Suggests that the singer is equipped to defend himself in violent situations.

Bom bom bom, outlined in chalk nigga
Implies that the artist is a dangerous person who has killed before.

Stick a fork in a nigga, I'm in the gym jumpin' rope
Equates toughness with discipline - emphasizing that being dangerous and effective requires both mental and physical resilience.

Every word that I've ever said, you hang on to it
Reflects the value and impact of the singer's words.

And even though I said it, it wasn't truth, ya ain't gon' do it
Suggests that the singer is not concerned with what is true so long as people believe him and his words generate profit.

'Cause I, write in my books 'cause my books is what I say
Suggests that the artist is his own source of authority - what he writes or says is true because he says it is.

And what I say is my life, 'cause the life took away
Suggests that the artist's struggle and hard life lend his words greater authority.

Cause the path has been dark for oh so long
Reflects the idea that the artist has faced many challenges throughout his career, often in the form of unfair or discriminatory treatment.

Spit it from the heart from the start, it can't go wrong
Asserts that the singer has been honest and genuine from the beginning, confident in his own vision and staying true to his values.

Ah! We gon' get it! (What!?) Give it to 'em! (Yeah!) We gon' get it! (What!?) Now give it to 'em (Come on!) We gon' get it! (What!?) Give it to 'em! (Yeah!) We gon' get it! (What!?) Now give it to 'em (Come on!)
Verse reiterating the theme of the song - emphasizing the message of seizing opportunities and taking action to achieve wealth and success.