Digital
Goldie & KRS One Lyrics
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You're not ready for this.
Uh-huh. You see, my name is KRS-One G
And um, see, when I be coming through, for the U.K.-crew
Me and Goldie sssh, you know how we do
Only the true hip-hop-heads know what time it is with this
Now, if you're with me.
Ill lead through and dominate this microphone I speak through
I'm writing for the people, bite it if you need to
I can see through and see that, you saw an MC and tried to be that
That MC you saw was me can you believe that? And obey that?
True lyrics will always subvice and meaning rhymes equal actual life
Its the true essence in ebony, trace your record-sales G
Somethings are pure luck, other things are meant to be
I bet they'll mention me, in the next century:
KRS-One, innovator in early rap-poetry
Simultaneously you will be forgotten
While in the year 2000 Criminal Minded will still be rocking
You waste your time battling me I got mine happening, see?
You should have thought G, a little bit sooner
Instead of battling me you need your plan your long heavity
Before you die broke like Sammy Davis junior
The solar, followed by the looter, followed by the solar
Followed by McDonalds and Coca-Cola
The point is whatever the outcome of the battle
The day goes on with more french fries and soda
One, two and you don't quit, Goldie has got to be the real sure shit
One, two and you don't quit, KRS-One and yes we do it like this
Buckle up your seatbelt we about to get busy
Lyrics get thrown like a frisbee, who is he?
The K, you gets dizzy all for the roots like Kizzy
And Kunta-Kinte in your city
Ask for Sensei not million more like teacher
Now you're familiar let me fill ya
Its like a jungle sometimes, it makes me rhyme
As were climbing up the speed, were finding what we need in the jungle
MC's stumble over their words and mumble over their verbs
Suddenly it occured: KRS-One, word!
KRS-One, come back in digital, digital, digital, digital -2x
I gotta get buckwild, I gotta get buckwild
I gotta get buckwild, coming through with that freestyle -2x
You can run with this, on the junglelist
Only KRS-One can do it like this
Forever, and ever a decade embedder
Whatever, how ever, rough to the leather
Let me shedder flame as I go offstage and blow up game
In the jungle I spot the L. like U.N.C.L.E. when I cast don't fumble
Kris and Goldie drum n bass only no one can hold me
U.K. drum n bass all in your face
Got to represent U.K. up in this place
Representing like the internet
All the way from New York City down to your motherfucking set
KRS-One, you know how we do, son
Coming through on that break dance, one (one)
Two (two), three (three), you know how we be
Break dancing back in nineteen-eighty-three
Take the mill with a savoir-faire, man, when you stop and stare
The style is rare, no, you can't compare keep your eye right here
You can buy that there, or buy this right here
But guaranteed this will have your mind like Yeah!
Stumble, fumble, crumble Kris kicks these lyrics in the jungle
Making all these rappers mumble
Bass n drum to this all under this I got a bundle of this
For the jungle lists, jump to this
Kris from that Bronx, New York
You best a-walk or get bucked like a pork
Rewind, stop whining I'm rhyming, timing is binding
But you're still finding, you'll wait through what I say the number one DJ
On the microphone minds get blown
KRS-One again? Yes this shits sown
Like a microphone that's chrome all alone in your home
Definitely straight to your dome
KRS-One, come back in digital, digital, digital, digital
KRS-One
Ah, check it out now, check it out now, check it out now
As we take you back to nineteen-seventy-nine
KRS-One going back in time
Now, you throw your hands high in the sky-why-why
Hahaha (laughter)
Stop!
The lyrics to Goldie and KRS One’s song “Digital” are filled with clever wordplay and rhymes that reflect the artists’ passion for hip-hop. The opening line, “Don't erase what I did, don't erease the beginning!,” suggests a desire to be remembered and respected for their contribution to the genre. KRS-One then introduces himself and Goldie, proclaiming that only true hip-hop-heads know what time it is with them. He goes on to assert his dominance on the microphone, claiming that he writes for the people and that his true lyrics and meaning rhymes equal actual life, affirming hip-hop’s ability to reflect reality.
The middle of the song briefly touches on the cyclical nature of music and mentions the possibility of being forgotten. However, KRS-One expresses confidence that his album “Criminal Minded” will continue to be relevant in the year 2000. He urges his opponent to plan ahead and not waste time battling him if they want to succeed in the music industry. The song concludes with KRS-One and Goldie’s confident rapping and a nod to the origins of hip-hop as KRS-One takes the listener back to the year 1979.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't erase what I did, don't erease the beginning!
I don't want my past success and accomplishments to be forgotten or ignored
You're not ready for this.
I am confident that my skills and talent are beyond what others can handle
Only the true hip-hop-heads know what time it is with this
Only those who truly understand and appreciate hip-hop music can understand the greatness of what we are doing here
I'm writing for the people, bite it if you need to
My lyrics are meant for the people, and if you need to analyze or copy them, go ahead and do it
True lyrics will always subvice and meaning rhymes equal actual life
True and meaningful lyrics will always have a powerful impact on people's lives
You should have thought G, a little bit sooner
You should have prepared and planned for your success earlier, instead of trying to battle me
You waste your time battling me I got mine happening, see?
While you are focused on battling me, I am already successful and making things happen for myself
One, two and you don't quit, Goldie has got to be the real sure shit
We are a force to be reckoned with, and Goldie is a true talent
Lyrics get thrown like a frisbee, who is he?
Our lyrics are sharp and powerful, and people may not even be able to comprehend who we are
MC's stumble over their words and mumble over their verbs
Other rappers do not have the same skills and they often stumble over their own lyrics
Got to represent U.K. up in this place
We are paying tribute to the UK and their contributions to music
Rewind, stop whining I'm rhyming, timing is binding
Stop complaining and listen closely to my rhymes and the timing of my delivery
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: CLIFFORD "PKA" GOLDIE PRICE, ROB PLAYFORD, LAWRENCE PARKER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@zmdeadelius
25 years later, still a banger
@DonDSelectah
actually a weak track when compared to boymerang's rmx
@xxjaykayxx3548
Will never forget my first time listening to this tune, literally just this year,,, was waiting at a bus stop on a real hot day and listening to this; I wasnt feeling it at first though the production was great and KRS hits hard.
2:52 shut me up and blew my fuckn mind, Goldie NEVER disappoints. Relistened to the song and fell in love with its entirety. I may not have been alive when Goldie was at his peak but goddamn, 20+ years later and you're still affecting peeps, mad respect!!!!
@CoffeeAndPaul
He is now SIR Goldie, he is a Knight of the Arts as recognized by the Queen of England :D
@xxjaykayxx3548
@Paul Walnuts As he DESERVES, thats awesome!!!!!
@radkonedqlkov9728
@Paul Walnuts in bulgaria too
@lol-hk5tz
@Radko Nedqlkov zdr :D
@Drdoombrain
I got this album, used to play it on my PlayStation 1, appreciated even more years later on a decent stereo! That bass half way through is awesome.
@ohwhen
Still fire in 2023. This was the hottest dub plate that summer before the official release.
@gaztaylor4178
Totally on point love this 🇬🇧👍☺️