Think Twice
InI Lyrics

Sucka MC's please think twice
InI is warning all the wack MC's to reconsider their decision before taking the mic from a superior rapper.

Who'll be the sucka MC to get dismantled
InI is questioning which MC is foolish enough to try and take on his skills on the mic and lose.

I hope that you can handle your whipness or sees ya flippin gettin
InI is saying that if you're not skilled enough to handle yourself on the mic, then you'll start to stumble and will be exposed as a fake rapper.

Down with my lazy boy laidback style of speak
InI is describing his relaxed flow of rapping, which makes it seem effortless and natural.

The funk makes you dance cheek to cheek
InI is saying that his music is so funky that it'll make you want to dance with someone cheek to cheek.

I be the black civilian who is bound to make a million
InI is expressing his desire to make a lot of money from his music, while also acknowledging his identity as a black man in society.

Or make enough loot so I can buy my own provillian
InI is saying that he wants to make enough money to be able to buy himself a luxurious home or space to live.

Throw a fat party and invite everybody
InI wants to throw a large party and invite everyone to come and enjoy his music and style of rap.

And play all the old school hits like Lodi Dodi
InI wants to play classic old school hip hop tracks like Slick Rick and Doug E. Fresh's 'Lodi Dodi'.

Connections like OPEC while ya hung up like a Kojak
InI is saying that he has connections like OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) while his competition is still struggling like the television detective Kojak.

I'm real like a ruby while ya fake like a pinchback
InI is saying that he's genuine like a ruby gemstone, while his competition is fake like a cheap metal alloy.

That's imitation gold if you didn't know
InI is saying that his competition is fake like imitation gold, which is not as valuable or authentic as real gold.

My rhymes flow as my vocab' grows and grows
InI's raps become smoother and his vocabulary expands more and more as he continues making music.

I freak it for the basslines always walkin on ya frontline
InI's music is geared towards bass-heavy beats and always on the forefront of hip hop, taking risks where other MC's will not.

Catch me while I'm boomin' in ya alkine
InI is expressing that you'll catch him when his career is booming in its early stages on the acoustic soundwaves.

You need to think twice just to earn respect, so
InI concludes the chorus by reiterating the warning to all MC's that they need to think twice before jumping onto the mic against his formidable skills.

Aiiyo, as I come through for '95 with the flav'
InI is introducing himself as a new and fresh voice on the rap scene in 1995.

So amazin' the Boy Wonder's blazin'
InI is referencing himself as the 'Boy Wonder' and saying that he's blazing hot on the mic.

Respect the mic check, one, two
InI is asking for respect as he checks the mic before performing his raps.

Cause I display the funk material as I stand imperial
InI is saying that he's displaying his exceptional talent and impressing his listeners through his funk-inspired music.

To others, gotta lay low, undercover
InI knows that other rappers may try to copy his style, so he has to remain hidden and unique so they can't replicate his sound.

Cats flow to the hands for the crowd in the stands
InI's music attracts listeners and fans who follow him as a crowd, listening to the music and his lyrics.

So here I am, plus I rock to please the public
InI knows that he has a public to please, but he remains authentic in his music while doing so.

They want it, word son, they want it
InI is reiterating that his fans want and enjoy his music.

When InI comin' direct on the set
InI is saying that he's coming directly to perform his raps on stage.

So represent, a lot of rap niggaz came to win
InI is encouraging other rap artists to step up and represent themselves in the genre.

But the style played out when they chose a different route
InI is criticizing other rappers who imitate his style, instead of creating something new and innovative.

Whatever as I stay true to the game
InI remains true to the hip hop genre and his unique style of rapping.

Word to the troubled T-Roy you know my name
InI salutes his friend, T-Roy, who may have passed away, and identifies himself by his rap name.

Keep an eye on the stakes as I watch my back
InI is cautious due to the possible competition and danger in the rap industry, and is always vigilant in his career.

Yo beg your pardon
InI is asking his audience's pardon or attention.

Whn I put one to the head now the funk shit startin'
InI is amping himself up before a performance by saying that he's starting some funky music with a gunshot-like sound effect.

Fine soul I headline for my public get mine
InI is confident that he has the soulful sound and musical skill that will lead him to headline and earn money from his art.

Yeah my rap subjects packed with potential
InI believes that his raps always have potential to improve and evolve over time.

Plus the versatile elements to crush ya scent
InI's music has multiple, versatile elements that will overpower other MC's rhymes.

I get down so cheer the mental
InI is saying that he's a real rapper and wants his audience to cheer for the mental challenge his lyrics cause.

Rhyme-pro I'm Rob-O the super spectacular brown skin nigga from Africa
InI introduces one of his fellow rappers, Rob-O, who has impressive rhyming skills as well and is of African descent.

Blowin' up so it's impossible to get
InI and Rob-O are becoming so popular and successful that it's impossible to go unnoticed.

With the highlight and fly right and the niggaz on my dick
InI is saying that he has style, fame and lots of people admiring his work.

Split when it's through, gotta skip with the Guinness Crew
InI and Rob-O need to move on after their show is over, and so he calls out to his gang, the Guinness Crew, to come along with him as he continues making music.

Give a shout out to my Uptown Crew, word up
InI gives a shout out to his friends and fellow rappers from his neighborhood of Uptown, in New York City.

From New York, New York the Big Apple
InI is specifically shoutin out to his city, New York, and how it's known as the big apple.

To the four square miles Uptown armed for battle
InI is saying that Uptown, specifically the four square miles of his neighborhood, is his crew and they're prepared to battle any other rap groups out there.

Your niggaz is nice but my advice is you can't suffice
InI is commenting on other rap groups out there, saying they're talented but not enough to suffice.

So Think Twice, uhh
InI concludes the song by reiterating his warning from the beginning, telling other MC's to think twice before trying to challenge him.