What We Do
Ill Harmonics Lyrics

We rock up, we get down, we move left, we so right
We dance and groove to the beat, with moves both routine and unique, confident in our abilities and choices.

We nod heads, we shake hips, we take hiphop music to the height of the night
We express our enjoyment and appreciation for the music through our physical movements, and strive to elevate the energy and experience of the evening through our engagement with the hiphop genre.

It's the one and only lonely superstar filling up my stupid car
I am a self-aware musician with an ironic sense of humor - the 'superstar' of my own small world, yet fully acknowledging the mundanity and limitations of my life.

With some petro looking retro
I am filling up my car with a gas that has a vintage, nostalgic vibe to it - perhaps implying that I am trying to recapture or imitate past eras and styles in my music and self-presentation.

While I check a burner on the metro, tighten up the Velcro
As I ride on the subway, I am checking a spray paint can that serves as a tool for graffiti and street art - symbolizing my connection to hip-hop culture and subversive artistic expression. I am also ensuring that my clothes are neat and secure.

On my waisteband cause the man likes them up
I am wearing my pants high up on my waist, which is a style that 'the man' - mainstream society or corporate culture - deems fashionable or acceptable.

And tighty fitted with stripes knitted on the arguile socks
My socks have a pattern of diagonal stripes or argyle that is stylish and fashionable, showing that even small details of my outfit are thoughtfully chosen to express my personal style and identity as a hip-hop artist.

That I rocks to fit in, to the corporate life cause it's important wifey must eat
I wear these stylish clothes and conform to some degree to corporate expectations in order to provide for my partner, who depends on my income and stability.

And she ain't getting fed off of beats or ill rhymes
I acknowledge that my music is not a reliable source of income or sustenance for my partner or myself, and that I need to work outside of my passion for hip-hop in order to provide security and stability for us.

I climbs the ladder never been sadder man this ain't my occupation
I am working a corporate job and trying to climb the ranks, even though I don't feel fulfilled or happy in that environment - compounding my frustration and sadness.

So frustration sets in, I'm holding my grin just defending hip-hop
I am trying to maintain my love and passion for hip-hop despite the challenges and stressors of my daily life, and protect and defend the genre against any detractors or critics.

Whether it's clipped on or slip knot in my tie
I am attentive to the small details of my appearance, even in a corporate setting, and may choose to wear a clip-on or slip knot tie to express my distinctive sense of style.

Wondering why at work playing a jerk
I am questioning my choices and motivations for working in a job that feels personally unfulfilling and unsatisfying, and may act out or behave in a way that doesn't align with my true self or values.

My network got me going berserk with shirt tails tucked in I've been sucked in
I am feeling overwhelmed and stressed out by the demands and pressures of my corporate job and professional network, and feel trapped or stuck in this way of living and working.

Where every emcee goes through cause that's what we do
I acknowledge that many other hip-hop artists face similar struggles and challenges in balancing their artistic passion with the practical needs and realities of life, and that this tension is an intrinsic part of the hip-hop experience and culture.

That's what we do you ask who are you?
I am introducing myself as a hip-hop artist who embodies and represents the spirit and culture of the genre, and is dedicated to creating and performing rap music.

Well I be blake knight and I practice hip-hop
I am revealing my name as Blake Knight, and emphasizing that hip-hop is more than just a hobby or profession to me - it is an essential part of my identity and lifestyle.

I arrive non-stop wearin' shorts and flip-flops
I prioritize comfort and personal expression over conformity or formal dress codes, and may even wear unconventional clothing like shorts or flip-flops to showcase my individuality.

While emcees put thongs in theirs songs and get the gong
I am contrasting my own artistic and personal style with other hip-hop artists who may prioritize sexualized or provocative content in their music, and may not receive the same respect or recognition as I do.

I speak life on the mic til your bones be uprockin'
I am committed to using my lyrics and music to uplift and energize my audience, and inspire them to dance and move to the beat.

I got flocks of cool cats that's knockin' on my door, Wantin' more beats than I can make assembly line style
I have a growing fan base and demand for my music and beats, but may struggle to keep up with the pressure and quantity of requests for my creative output.

Takin' awhile but each with distinctive personality
I may take longer than others to produce my music or beats, but each one is crafted with distinctiveness and unique personality that separates me from other producers or artists.

For every emcee who's hirin' me to make hits, Or farewell songs for callin' it quits
I am fulfilling orders or commissions for other hip-hop artists who need my beats or production skills, whether it's for creating hit songs or closing out their careers.

Its the pits, but I figure if god is usin' me, Why should I run from the call of the yes, yes, y'all
I am acknowledging the challenges and limitations of my life and work, but also recognizing that I have a higher purpose or calling to use my talents and skills to create and promote hip-hop music, and won't shy away from that role.

So as we breakdown the uprok sound and get down, Billy blanco and me commence to emcee
I am collaborating with another hip-hop artist named Billy Blanco to create a new song or performance that showcases our abilities and connection to the culture.

I'd decide to go platinum but that'd be too drastic, So at the present time i'll be content with plastic
I am acknowledging the pressure or desire to achieve mainstream success or acclaim in the music industry, but realize that it may not be realistic or necessary for me to do so, and will be happy with a more modest level of recognition or appreciation.

[Chorus]
The chorus repeats the central message and theme of the song, describing how Ill Harmonics and other hip-hop artists express their love and dedication to the genre through their dancing, movements, and music.