Reckless
Ice-T Lyrics

Hey, boy!
Introduction to the song, addressing the listener.

Once upon a time a DJ's task
In the past, a DJ's job was to just play music.

Was just to play records, what more could you ask?
Their responsibilities were simple, just playing records.

But then came remixes, scratching and cuts
As hip-hop evolved, so did DJing techniques, introducing remixes, scratching and cuts.

Which was too much for many, drove some DJ's nuts
Some DJs couldn't keep up with the new techniques and found it too challenging.

But the DJ named Glove has reigned supreme
Glove is a talented DJ who became really good at the new techniques, making a name for himself.

As the turntable wizard of the hip-hop scene
Glove is recognized as a skilled DJ who has mastered hip-hop turntablism.

So listen to him, check him out, but remember this
The song encourages listeners to pay attention to Glove's skills but also be aware of the risks involved.

When the Glove's on the wheels of steel he's reckless
Glove's skills are intense and can be considered reckless, especially as he uses advanced techniques.

This high-powered music is truly unique
Hip-hop is unlike any other music genre, as it is characterized by its powerful beats and unique sounds.

As the Glove cuts the rhythm to the hip-hop beat
Glove uses his DJ skills to manipulate the rhythm and beats of hip-hop music.

He moves like a madman as he spins his disc
Glove's movements and passion for DJing can be intense.

He's the number one scratcher on the DJ list, he's reckless
Glove is known for his scratching skills and is considered the best, but also reckless due to his intensity.

Now I've seen DJ's, too many to name
Ice-T has seen many DJs throughout his career.

Some gained recognition and even fame
Some DJs have gained recognition and became famous for their skills.

But when you talk of MC's, Ice-T is the best
When it comes to MCing, Ice-T considers himself the best.

And when you talk of DJ's, forget the rest, Glove's reckless
Glove is the best DJ for Ice-T, and his reckless skills make him stand out from other DJs.

So listen very closely as the Glove throws down
The song urges listeners to pay close attention to Glove's DJing skills.

He cuts like a razor to the big beat sound
Glove's cutting techniques are precise and perfectly in sync with the beat of the music.

Dave's layin' down a groove that we know you'll like
Another DJ named Dave is also laying down an enjoyable music groove.

With the Glove on the turntables and Ice-T on the mic, we're reckless
Ice-T and Glove together create dynamic music that can be considered reckless.

So listen to the music, let your mind feel free
The song encourages listeners to enjoy the music and let their minds be at ease.

Realize you're with the master G-L-O-V-E
Glove is considered the master of his craft.

Dave and MC Ice-T, you know you're with the best
Ice-T and Dave are recognized as exceptionally talented in their respective fields.

Because when we're in the mix you know the groove is fresh
The combination of Ice-T, Glove, and Dave create a fresh and unique sound.

And reckless, reckless, reck-reck-re-reckless
The song emphasizes the idea of recklessness in the music created by these talented artists.