Stay Tuned
Gang Starr/Musicfire.in Lyrics


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Get with this get with this
Get with this 'cause you got no choice
Rappers sometimes you`ll find make dough
But yo you know they`ve got no voice
Get him off the podium he ain`t no speaker
Yes he`s just a phony and look at his sneakers
Played out of style out of rhymes
He`s out his mind
Lost his way lost his pay
I`m takin` his props so call the cops
You can call `em but I know `em
Sweet MCs I think I`ll ho `em
'Cause they front so very hard and big or small
I`ll break `em all
Ain`t gotta say that I`m the best
My skills will show I passed the test
When it comes to beats and rhymes
We come correctly everytime
And stay tuned

[Chorus]
Stay tuned...

With information like the CNN
I can take you there and then
The rest is up to you to choose
The bottom line is win or lose
Suckers suckers suckers don`t be listening
So I can`t be waitin` on `em
I ain`t got no time to play, do you?
Look at the state of things and tell me true
In the city any city life`s a paradox of good and evil
Many fall into the vicious cycle
Living by the gun or by the rifle
Think they got a reason that ain`t really sure
The death toll rises more
It`s trife the way some live life
I love rap, I like the city
But for a fool I have no pity
There`stoo much suffering too much struggle
Too much injustice and don`t it bug you
Enough for you to press on harder
Against the odds the wayn our forefathers
Made away but foolishly we go astray
Think about it and stay tuned

[Chorus]

What you really oughta do is lay back smooth
As my vocals compliment the slow fat groove
Just for you to blast around the way
Play it nice and loud and hear me say
Gang Starr is hitting `92 and on
Showing how to make a dope rap song
Doing this while some disperse
Then dissolve like specs of dirt
Our music pertains to those who remain
Down with the real not wealth or the fame
Peace out, we`ll be back, stay tuned...





[Outro]
Please stay tuned

Overall Meaning

The song "Stay Tuned" by Gang Starr is a commentary on the state of hip-hop music in the early 90s. The lyrics are critical of rappers who are in it solely for the money and fame, and who lack substance or a message. The first verse makes it clear that Gang Starr believes many rappers are fake and are only in it for the money, as evidenced by their lack of a real voice. They also criticize rappers who dress in flashy clothes and jewelry but lack any real style or rhymes.


The second verse delves deeper into the societal issues that hip-hop music should address, but often does not. The lyrics describe the vicious cycle of violence that many young people in inner cities fall into and the lack of a justified reason to live this way. Gang Starr expresses their frustration with the cycle and encourages listeners to think about ways to press on harder against the odds.


The chorus, "Stay tuned," serves as an invitation to listeners to stick with Gang Starr and their message. And the final verse is a warning to those who would try to ignore or dismiss them, as Gang Starr promises to continue to make dope rap songs that resonate with those who are down with the real.


Line by Line Meaning

Get with this get with this
Hop on this vibe, hop on this groove


Get with this 'cause you got no choice
You might as well join us, resistance is futile


Rappers sometimes you'll find make dough
Rappers often accumulate wealth


But yo you know they've got no voice
Despite having money, they lack substance


Get him off the podium he ain't no speaker
Remove him from the mic, he can't truly rap


Yes he's just a phony and look at his sneakers
He's a fake and even his shoes are cheap


Played out of style out of rhymes
He's no good and hasn't had new ideas


He's out his mind
He's crazy if he thinks he can rap


Lost his way lost his pay
He's lost his path and money


I'm takin' his props so call the cops
I'm taking his recognition, call the police if he protests


You can call 'em but I know 'em
You can call the cops, but I know how they operate


Sweet MCs I think I'll ho 'em
Talented MCs are great, and I want to use them


'Cause they front so very hard and big or small
Because they put on a façade, regardless of their size


I'll break 'em all
I'll defeat them all in a rap battle


Ain't gotta say that I'm the best
I don't have to claim to be the best rapper


My skills will show I passed the test
My abilities will demonstrate my success


When it comes to beats and rhymes
With regards to rhythm and lyrics


We come correctly every time
We always bring our A-game


And stay tuned
Watch out for what we do in the future


[Chorus] Stay tuned...
Continue watching what we do


With information like the CNN
With knowledge akin to that of CNN


I can take you there and then
I can show you what's up


The rest is up to you to choose
It's up to you what to do with that information


The bottom line is win or lose
Ultimately, it's about winning or losing


Suckers suckers suckers don't be listening
Ignorant people aren't paying attention


So I can't be waitin' on 'em
I can't wait for them to catch up


I ain't got no time to play, do you?
I'm not messing around and neither should you


Look at the state of things and tell me true
Observe the problems and be honest in your assessment


In the city any city life's a paradox of good and evil
City life is complex and full of contradictions


Many fall into the vicious cycle
Many become trapped in an endless cycle of problems


Living by the gun or by the rifle
Some people choose to live by violence


Think they got a reason that ain't really sure
They believe they have a justification, but it's weak


The death toll rises more
More people are dying every day


It's trife the way some live life
It's seriously messed up the way some people live


I love rap, I like the city
I enjoy hip-hop, and I appreciate the urban life


But for a fool I have no pity
But I don't feel sorry for someone who makes poor choices


There's too much suffering too much struggle
There's an unacceptable amount of pain and difficulties


Too much injustice and don't it bug you
There's too much inequality and it should bother you


Enough for you to press on harder
Enough to spur you to work even harder


Against the odds the way our forefathers made away
Despite obstacles, our ancestors persevered


But foolishly we go astray
Unfortunately, we have strayed from their path


Think about it and stay tuned
Reflect on our problems and look for solutions


[Chorus] Stay tuned...
Keep watching for what we do next


What you really oughta do is lay back smooth
You should relax and enjoy our music


As my vocals compliment the slow fat groove
My rapping pairs well with the slow, funky beat


Just for you to blast around the way
Listen to this music in your neighborhood


Play it nice and loud and hear me say
Turn up the volume and hear my message


Gang Starr is hitting '92 and on
Our music is still going strong in 1992 and beyond


Showing how to make a dope rap song
Demonstrating how to craft an excellent hip-hop track


Doing this while some disperse
While others fall apart


Then dissolve like specs of dirt
Disintegrate like grains of dirt


Our music pertains to those who remain
Our music is for those who persevere


Down with the real not wealth or the fame
We're focused on realness, not money or celebrity


Peace out, we'll be back, stay tuned...
Take care, we'll return soon


[Outro] Please stay tuned
Please keep following us




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KEITH ELAM, CHRISTOPHER MARTIN

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