The Beat
Hip Hop and R&B Lyrics

Wait a minute, hold on, get your ass up
Someone is being interrupted and told to stop what they're doing and get up.

Whassup nigga?
A greeting between two people, likely friends.

Get over there shit
Someone is being told to move themselves and their belongings to another location.

Ya lil punk ass nigga
The artist is addressing someone in a derogatory manner, likely as an insult.

C'mere, c'mere, c'mere boy
The artist is trying to get someone's attention and asking them to come closer.

God damnit you stop that shit now
The singer is angry at something the other person is doing and demanding that they stop immediately.

Take him to jail and get him the hell from in front of this house
The singer is instructing someone to take another person away and remove them from their current location.

Now wait a minute, wait a minute, hey man
The artist is pausing to gather their thoughts and address someone else in the conversation.

Whassup?
The artist is asking the other person what is going on or how they are doing.

There are police, go!
The artist is telling someone to leave the area because law enforcement is present.

Give me that beat fool, it's a full time jack move
The singer is saying they are going to take someone else's music and use it for their own purposes.

Chilly Chill, yo homie mack the track move
The artist is referring to someone else who is good at making beats and suggesting they work together.

And I'll jack any Tom, Dick and Hank
The singer is saying they will take music from anyone, regardless of their name or status.

That's the name of the suckers I done ganked
The singer is referencing people they have taken music from before.

I get away from a copper
The singer is saying that they are able to avoid the police.

Drop a dime, I'll break you off somethin' proper
The artist is saying they will share some of their earnings with someone else if they help them out.

With the L-E-N-C-H-M-O-B, T-Bone and that's J.D.
The artist is listing off people who are working with them to make music.

And here's how we'll greet ya
The singer is saying this is how they will approach someone who they want to steal music from.

Stop fool, come off that beat ya
The singer is telling someone to stop playing their music so they can take it.

Feel dumb cause you're caught in the dark, (Ya lil' nuttin' ass mark)
The artist is calling someone a mark because they are easily fooled or taken advantage of.

Raise up, cause you cant' have it back
The artist is saying that once they take someone's music, they won't give it back.

You said "I ain't never got gaffled like that"
The artist is repeating something someone else said after they were taken advantage of.

Off the end of the gat you choke
The singer is referencing a gun and saying someone will be afraid if they're threatened with one.

Short Dog's in the house "Whattup loc?"
The artist is referencing someone else, Short Dog, who is in the room, and greeting them.

Nuttin' but a come up
The singer is saying they are only making money by stealing someone else's music.

Gimme that bass, and don't try to run up
The singer is saying they will take someone's music, and the original owner shouldn't try to stop them.

Cause you'll get banked somethin' sweet
The singer is saying that if someone tries to stop them from taking music, they will receive a serious beating.

Ice Cube and the Lench Mob, is jackin' for beats
The artist is saying that he and his group, the Lench Mob, are stealing music samples to use in their own songs.

Huh, and even if you're down with my crew
The artist is saying that even if someone is friends with them, they're still not safe from having their music stolen.

Yo Chuck man, I dodn't understand this man
The singer is addressing someone named Chuck and expressing their confusion about something.

You got to slow down*
The singer is telling Chuck to take things more slowly and be patient.

I jack them too
The artist is saying that they also steal music from Chuck.

And then we'll freak it
The artist is saying they will take the stolen music sample and create their own song with it.

Kick that bass, and look what we did
The artist is saying they will use the music sample to create their own bass line in their song.

Fade the grade, played, and made a few mil
The singer is saying they have successfully made money by stealing music and creating their own songs.

And I keep stealin
The artist is admitting to continuing to steal music samples.

Ice Cube'll make it funk
The singer is saying that they will create their own music that is funky and popular.

But right about now let's get up in the hump
The singer is saying they will create music that people can dance to.

But I don't party and shake my butt
The singer is saying they don't dance at parties.

I leave that to the brothers with the funny haircurs
The artist is saying that other people, specifically ones with afros or other unique hairstyles, are better suited for dancing.

And it'll drive you nuts
The artist is saying that their new music will be so good, it will make people crazy.

Steal your beat, and give it that gangsta touch
The singer is saying they will steal someone's music, and add their own style to it to make it more gangsta or aggressive.

Like jackin' at night
The singer is making a comparison between stealing music samples and committing a crime at night.

Say hi to the three fifty-seven I'm packin'
The artist is referencing a gun, saying that they have one with them.

And it sounds so sweet
The artist is saying that the new music they create will sound good.

Ice Cube and the Lench Mob, is jackin' for beats
The artist is reiterating that they and their group are stealing music samples.

Ice Cube, will take a funky beat and reshape it
The singer is reiterating that they take music and change it.

Locate a dope break, and then I break it
The artist is saying they find a good part of a song and use it to create their own music.

And give it that gangsta lean
The singer is saying they add their own style to the music to make it more aggressive.

Dead in your face as I turn up the bass
The singer is saying their music is in your face and loud.

I make punk suckers run and duck because
The singer is saying their music is so good, it makes other musicians run away or hide.

I don't try to hide cause you know that I love to
The artist is saying that they don't try to hide the fact that they steal music because they enjoy it.

Jack a fool for his beat and then I'm Audi
The artist is saying they will take someone's music and leave quickly so they don't get caught.

So when I come to your town don't crowd me
The singer is warning people not to get too close to them when they visit a new place.

'Cause I know, you're gonna wanna kick it with me
The singer is saying that they know people will want to be friends with them because of their music.

But I know, none of y'all can get with me
The artist is saying that despite people wanting to be their friend, they won't let anyone get too close to them.

So you think you're protected
The artist is saying that other musicians think they are safe from having their music stolen.

Well you are til you put a funky beat on a record
The artist is saying that once someone puts their music on a record, it becomes fair game to be stolen.

Then I have to show and prove and use your groove
The singer is saying they will take someone's music and use it to create their own song.

'Cause suckers can't fade the Cube
The artist is saying that other musicians can't compete with them and their group, the Lench Mob.

And if I jack you and you keep comin'
The singer is saying that if they keep stealing someone's music, and that person keeps making more, they will have a lot of material to use.

I'll have you marks a 100 Miles and Running!
The singer is saying they will take so much music from someone, that they will never be able to catch up or compete with them.

Stop stop stop stop stop!
This is a sound effect indicating that someone is trying to take action or stop something from happening.

Surprise, niggaz
The artist is making a sudden appearance or doing something unexpected.