Serious Rap Shit
Group Home Lyrics


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[Guru]
From jump street I thump beats; that's bangin' in the streets.
See, now my cipher's complete.
I got each of my brothers on my side, right and left.
Who's next to flex? I get more thrills than sex.
Microphone is like a loaded mac.
Who's that, there, that's tryin' to hold us back?
I don't think so; we attack the premises.
I'm like your nemesis; devils better remember this.
Yo, the G-U-R-U, of the Gang, can always hang.
I'll string you out with the dope that I sling,
And you can't touch it when I'm goin off.
And crazy shouts to my niggaz up north.
Although you're locked down you're still on my mind.
So rewind selector; rewind, rewind.
I'm kickin' shit off my dome.
I puff the chalice with dread; feel the steel, the real, the chrome.

Me and my fam take this rap shit serious.
New York to L.A., and you niggaz best to fear this.
New York to L.A., and you niggaz best to fear this.
New York to L.A., and you niggaz best to fear this.

[Lil' Dap]
Aiyyo, spark up the mic; little shorty on some wild shit.
I'll pull your file; walk down the streets without a smile.
Kid, shit is gettin hectic; I'm packin a mac-10.
Niggaz want to check it; I'm thirsty for action.
Ninety-five, shit is real; gotta pack my steel
Just in case a nigga try to kill me, chill.
I ain't goin' out like that.
I bust enough caps in backs, and other niggaz they be fakin' jacks.
Best, what, to back up before you get smacked up.
You act up; reload the clip; now back up.
Straight up, don't let me break, fool, because you lose...

Me and my fam, take this rap shit serious.
New York to L.A., and you niggaz best to fear this.
New York to L.A., and you niggaz best to fear this.
New York to L.A., and you niggaz best to fear this.
New York to L.A., and you niggaz best to fear this.
New York to L.A., and you niggaz best to fear this.

[Big Shug]
I sit back and watch MC's take freefalls.
Bounce 'em off walls, like Superball.
Stand tall and terrorize MC's;
All the ones who want to be like me.
You can't get with the exquisite shit I kiddick.
You get caught up, like Ted Kennedy, in Chappaquidick.
You can't roll with my flavor or style.
I outlast MC's by miles, and I got
The hot style that pops.
I'm givin' hardrocks body shots when I rock.
You can't even test me, no matter how hard you try.
Fuck around, lay around, punk; do or die.
I'm back again, the roughneck nigga from Boston.
When I swing I got mad drama that I bring.
The crews all back me up,
And we come to rip 'cause our shit's too rough, yeah!

Me and my fam, take this rap shit serious.
New York to L.A., and you niggaz best to fear this.
New York to L.A., and you niggaz best to fear this.
New York to L.A., and you niggaz best to fear this.
New York to L.A., and you niggaz best to fear this.
New York to L.A., and you niggaz best to fear this.


[Big Shug]
Uh.




[Lil' Dap]
Yeah, baby, pah like this.

Overall Meaning

In the song "Serious Rap Shit" by Group Home, the rappers speak about their commitment to the rap game and their willingness to go all-out in their performances. Guru, Lil' Dap, and Big Shug use violent imagery and tough language to convey their seriousness about rap. Guru starts off the first verse by boasting about his skills on the mic, comparing it to a loaded mac, and welcoming anyone who wants to challenge him. He pays tribute to his incarcerated friends, acknowledging their support and love for his music. Lil' Dap's verse is more confrontational and paranoid, describing how he carries a weapon to protect himself from enemies. He warns people to stay away from him if they don't want to get "smacked up." Big Shug's verse is more aggressive and boasts about his skills as an MC, describing how he "terrorizes" other rappers and "rips" up the stage with his "hot style."


Overall, "Serious Rap Shit" is an aggressive and confrontational song that showcases the Group Home's commitment to the rap game. The lyrics use a lot of tough street language and violent imagery, which is typical of many hip hop songs from that era. The beat is classic boom-bap, and the lyrics are delivered with a lot of energy and passion, making it a standout track in the history of 90s hip hop.


Line by Line Meaning

From jump street I thump beats; that's bangin' in the streets.
I make music that's loud and noticeable from the very beginning.


See, now my cipher's complete.
I have gathered all of my friends and colleagues to create something truly great (a circle of rapping).


I got each of my brothers on my side, right and left.
I have a team of supporting rappers who are always ready to rap with me.


Who's next to flex? I get more thrills than sex.
I am always on the lookout for more opportunities to rap and perform because it excites me more than anything else.


Microphone is like a loaded mac.
The power of my voice is like a dangerous weapon that can be used to attack.


Who's that, there, that's tryin' to hold us back?
I am aware of the people in the music industry and beyond who want to limit our success, and I won't let them stop us.


I'm like your nemesis; devils better remember this.
I am a rival that those who oppose me will never forget.


Yo, the G-U-R-U, of the Gang, can always hang.
I am Guru of the Gang, and I can always be found in the rap scene.


I'll string you out with the dope that I sling,
My music is so addictive that it can keep you hanging on it for a long time.


And you can't touch it when I'm goin off.
No one can match my skills when I'm rapping my best.


And crazy shouts to my niggaz up north.
I give a shoutout to my fellow rappers who are currently incarcerated.


Although you're locked down you're still on my mind.
Despite being in prison, you are still an important part of my life.


So rewind selector; rewind, rewind.
Let's go back to the beginning and start over.


I'm kickin' shit off my dome.
I am freestyling and improvising all of my rhymes on the spot.


I puff the chalice with dread; feel the steel, the real, the chrome.
I smoke marijuana and feel the intensity of my music.


Aiyyo, spark up the mic; little shorty on some wild shit.
Let's start rapping and get wild with it.


I'll pull your file; walk down the streets without a smile.
I know everything about you and your background, and I'll walk confidently without showing any fear.


Kid, shit is gettin hectic; I'm packin a mac-10.
Things are getting dangerous, and I'm carrying a weapon for protection.


Niggaz want to check it; I'm thirsty for action.
People are testing me and provoking me to act.


Ninety-five, shit is real; gotta pack my steel.
In this dangerous time in the 90s, I need to carry a gun for my own safety.


Best, what, to back up before you get smacked up.
It would be wise for you to retreat before you get hurt.


Straight up, don't let me break, fool, because you lose...
Don't try to mess with me because you will regret it.


I sit back and watch MC's take freefalls.
I observe other rappers' failures and mistakes.


Bounce 'em off walls, like Superball.
Their mistakes are so obvious and ridiculous that it's like watching a ball bouncing around the room.


Stand tall and terrorize MC's;
I am so confident and intimidating that I scare other rappers.


All the ones who want to be like me.
Other rappers try to copy my style because they know it works.


You can't get with the exquisite shit I kiddick.
My rhymes and lyrics are so exceptional and unique that no one can imitate them.


You get caught up, like Ted Kennedy, in Chappaquidick.
If you try to go against me, you'll be stuck in a difficult situation like Ted Kennedy during the Chappaquidick incident.


You can't roll with my flavor or style.
You can't compete with my swagger and style.


I outlast MC's by miles, and I got The hot style that pops.
I am superior to other rappers and I have a unique style that is popular.


I'm givin' hardrocks body shots when I rock.
When I rap, I'm so intense that it feels like getting hit with a punch.


You can't even test me, no matter how hard you try.
You can't compete with me, no matter how hard you try.


Fuck around, lay around, punk; do or die.
If you mess with me, you will face the consequences; it's a matter of life or death.


I'm back again, the roughneck nigga from Boston.
I'm back again and more fierce than ever.


When I swing I got mad drama that I bring.
When I start rapping, there's always controversy and conflict.


The crews all back me up,
My team of rappers always supports me and has my back.


And we come to rip 'cause our shit's too rough, yeah!
We come with full force because our music is too hardcore and rough.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KEITH ELAM, JAMAL FELDER, JIMMY HEATH, JAMEL FELDER, JAMES HEATH

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@devmiles

I read this track was produced by GURU instead of Premier. How awesome is that!

@yordansuhtev232

Kvartalni bratq brought me here 😀😀

@snowybass6379

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@greenerdays999

so simple so hard

@taustin1289

R.I.P GURU

@lopony7944

SHUG SOUNDED LIKE HE HAD A CAPE ON 👊

@mariovanpebbles4714

one of the best rap albums ever made. came out year i graduated and rediscovered it again recently. better than ever

@Anyhero40

One of the songs u'll never get tierd of, its perfect track and the beats are still dope eventhough its like 10 or 15 years old. i was listening to this for a long while its timeless, Big Shugs part is unbeatable. Love it

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