Once Again
Grand Puba/Sadat X Lyrics


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Yeah...
Uh huh, uh huh, uh huh, uh huh
Grand Puba, Dattie X... dig it

[Grand Puba]
Get up out my way, it's Grand Pub's turn to shine
Hurt MCs ride the pine and get paid, no nevermind
One time as I sew it up like Dr. Frankenstein
Chickens ride the pony cause the rhyme flow genuine
As I do it like that, do it like this
Shorty watch your step or you might get Rocked like Chris
Are you feelin this? You dig the way it's going down?
Now we back in town watch all the chickens crowd around
Niggas try to duplicate my flow but it's difficult
Like a game of Yahtzee
Chickens stress me out like paparazzi
As I flip a flow you desire
Dattie blaze those trees and let's start this forest fire
My rhymes carry like the weight on Barry
Stack cheddar like Combs and buy homes like Larry
I be smoother than Tal, Sharp-ton like Al
When you ballin everybody want to be your pal
No dilly-dally, baggin up the shorter alley
Bouncin in German cars, still playin shot-ball
Brand Nubian cats, here to flip one for you
For sure dog cause this is how we do

Just an old fashioned love song, playin on the radio
Brand Nubian cats, here to flip one for you (2x)

[Sadat X]
Ah , I see men mitts (?)
Watch the green van cause inside's the dicks
The prayer beads bleeds from the crucifix
Went tight comin out boy I be down in six
Or when the sun go down, or when it's round in the BX
(?)
Cats on the concourse, still holdin dx (?)
Bums on the street often ask me for change
What's change when I'm tryin to save up for the Range?
I want the whole world and my old back
Change that -- I want half the world, and my old
You can play the hell out, like those that came before ya
Your style is butt, similar to a cobra
That's your pimp strut
But what you foes is really doin
Is leaving your empire in ruins
I'm the problem solver
I got the brand new revolver
But I got a new album too
I want to be here for that money and the rest of my crew
Y'all know it's true-- a nigga like me is due

Just an old fashioned love song, playin on the radio
Brand Nubian cats, here to flip one for you (2x)

[Puba]
Now you know I gots to come back strong
See I been doing this too goddamned long
For me to ever try to come back wrong
Check my pockets and my empty light just came on
Don't wanna do wrong so I think I'm best to make this song
Undeniably satisfiably master microphone mutilator
None greater, ain't no Automator
Grand Puba and Dattie, riding shotty in the Mazarati
As we come and blaze you with this body

[Sadat]
Corner poets get smacked and hit, savagely bit
I go git and then you out of it, permission to quit
I mean right, I keep the green light specials
Half price a slice, you blink twice
I done picked up the dice
I'm that nice, Dattie X the party-starter
Number one heart-ripper-aparter
More vice and than Las Vegas, Nevada
I try harder every day
It's all work and no play





Just an old fashioned love song, playin on the radio
Brand Nubian cats, here to flip one for you (2x)

Overall Meaning

The song "Once Again" By Grand Puba and Sadat X is an amalgamation of rhyming and storytelling, typical of hip-hop's golden era. The song begins with Grand Puba's confident delivery displaying his skills as he claimed his turn to shine. He also expressed his disgust for those who tried to replicate his flow pattern. His verse is followed by the chorus's repetition punctuated by a piano melody that gives the song a soulful vibe reminiscent of the Motown era. Sadat's verse tells a story of his life growing up in the Bronx and how he tries to make it out of his circumstances. He also displayed his imaginative storytelling abilities with lines like "More vice than Las Vegas, Nevada." The song ends with Grand Puba and Sadat X coming together to deliver a remarkable and unforgettable joint verse as they talk about their prowess, cravings, and day-to-day life struggles.


Line by Line Meaning

Get up out my way, it's Grand Pub's turn to shine
Grand Pub wants to be noticed and appreciated by others


Hurt MCs ride the pine and get paid, no nevermind
Grand Pub doesn't care about others, and they get ignored if they're not as good as him


One time as I sew it up like Dr. Frankenstein
Grand Pub can create something unique and remarkable like Dr. Frankenstein


Chickens ride the pony cause the rhyme flow genuine
Grand Pub's rhyme flow is so real that even inexperienced musicians can follow his lead


Shorty watch your step or you might get Rocked like Chris
Chris might trip and get injured; Grand Pub tells Shorty to be careful


Are you feelin this? You dig the way it's going down?
Grand Pub wants to know if the listeners appreciate the song and the way he's doing things


Now we back in town watch all the chickens crowd around
Grand Pub is back in town, and everyone wants to meet with him and to listen to his music


Niggas try to duplicate my flow but it's difficult
Others want to imitate Grand Pub's flow, but it's not easy to achieve the same level of skill he has


Chickens stress me out like paparazzi
Women bother Grand Pub, just like paparazzi bother celebrities


As I flip a flow you desire
Grand Pub provides a desired flow that listeners look for


Bouncin in German cars, still playin shot-ball
Grand Pub is wealthy and luxurious, but he still likes to play basketball


Brand Nubian cats, here to flip one for you
Brand Nubian wants to give the listeners a unique music experience


Ah , I see men mitts (?)
Sadat X sees some guys with gloves


Watch the green van cause inside's the dicks
Sadat X wants people to be aware of the police van's presence


The prayer beads bleeds from the crucifix
Sadat X sees prayer beads hanging from the cross and imagines them bleeding


Went tight comin out boy I be down in six
Sadat X will be there quickly


Cats on the concourse, still holdin dx (?)
There are some guys on the concourse holding something


Bums on the street often ask me for change
Homeless people frequently ask Sadat X for money


What's change when I'm tryin to save up for the Range?
Sadat X wants to save money to buy a luxury car


I want the whole world and my old back
Sadat X wants to own the whole world and everything he had before


But what you foes is really doin
Sadat X thinks that enemies are being harmful


That's your pimp strut
Someone is walking like a pimp


Is leaving your empire in ruins
Enemies are causing destruction to Sadat X's property and wealth


I'm the problem solver
Sadat X can solve problems


I got the brand new revolver
Sadat X has a new gun


I want to be here for that money and the rest of my crew
Sadat X wants to earn money for himself and his group


Y'all know it's true-- a nigga like me is due
Sadat X deserves respect and recognition for his work


Now you know I gots to come back strong
Grand Pub needs to come back with new music, something great


Undeniably satisfiably master microphone mutilator
Grand Pub is an expert who knows what he's doing with the microphone


None greater, ain't no Automator
Grand Pub thinks he's the best and doesn't need a producer like Automator


As we come and blaze you with this body
Grand Pub and Sadat X's music is hot, and they will make you feel it


I go git and then you out of it, permission to quit
Sadat X can make someone leave a situation, and they can choose to quit


I mean right, I keep the green light specials
Sadat X keeps things running smoothly and on schedule


Half price a slice, you blink twice
Sadat X can make someone's slice of pie 50% off; they might be surprised


More vice and than Las Vegas, Nevada
Sadat X has more mistakes and bad habits than Las Vegas does


It's all work and no play
Sadat X works all the time and doesn't have any time for fun


Just an old fashioned love song, playin on the radio
A classic song is on the radio


Brand Nubian cats, here to flip one for you (2x)
Brand Nubian wants the listeners to enjoy their music and style twice as much.




Lyrics Ā© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: PAUL E. HUSTON, DANIEL M. NAKAMURA, DANIEL WILLIAMS

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