Can You Feel It
JB and Spice Lyrics


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Ugh, yeah
(can you feel it baby?)
Ugh, yeah
(can you feel it baby?)
Ugh, yeah
(I want to know)

Here I come steppin'
Tha murder weapon
Cappin' off safety
Keep one in tha chamber
Nigga
Your life is in danger
(boyowh!) call me noah 'cause I'm floating cross
Tha river droppin' g shit
With mo' kicks than a Steven Segal
(boyaaa!) peep this
From tha unforgiven mask murderer
Handcuffing tha m-I-c
Serving niggas like miky d's
Mo' action's than jackson
You never breath again like Toni Braxton
When I'm maxing
Shooting rhymes like John Paxton
And don't forget
Tha lights on tha camera
So I lick 'em
Stick 'em
Did 'em
Dun 'em
Get mo' mellow than I trail 'em
To tha darkside
And make 'em evacuate with tha swiftness
Killin' my fatal flow with tha quickness
Ugh!
You really don't wanna see me and my flow
(you don't wanna see me, you don't wanna see me)
'cause I can play it like
Casper
Get real and
Then I'm ghost
All I want to know
Fool!
Can you feel it?
Nigga!

(can you feel it baby?)
Ugh, yeah
(can you feel it baby?)
Ugh, yeah
(I want to know)
(can you feel it baby?)
Ugh, yeah
(can you feel it baby?)
Ugh, yeah
(I want to know)

Uuh! ?
Nigga who tha fuck you talkin' to?
Talkin' yo ass muthafucka'
You's got no clue
I'll be your huckleberry (huckleberry)
Tha black doc holiday
I do's me ? with my stainless steel plates
Serial number scratch off must be a throw away
Muthafuckaz expect me to come soft
But fool I'm here to stay
(gunshots)
Blow, bllaarraah, muthafuckaz, blast muthafuckers
(gunshots end)
Release tha tec
No chop to tha bank
It's hot
No rock 'n' jock
You big bullies done turned a semi automatic
Into a fully
I like tha times with my social thugs
Stay away from tha
Brushing up on my shooting skillz
Private property land
Aiming at acorns coke bottles and aluminum cans
Walkin' around this muthafucka with ya lips
Closed out
Fools know wut I'm about
Muthafuck you!

(can you feel it baby?)
Ugh, yeah
(can you feel it baby?)
Ugh, yeah
(I want to know)
(can you feel it baby?)
Ugh, yeah
(can you feel it baby?)
Ugh, yeah
(I want to know)

Verse 3: spice-1
A whu, a whu
A 1-2-3
It's tha mothafuckin' killa
Bailin' up out tha caddy
With tha infrared up on my milla
Meet ya mothafuckin' head up
With the barrel up in his mouth
Creepin' up in ya fuckin' house
Leave ya brain on tha couch
Just some sick shit
From some niggas
Who really don't give a fuck
1990-sick up on this album all you snitches duck
Blaw!
Triple gold knack off
Be holdin my tire on
Fuckin' with tha alcohol, tobacco and tha firearm
My nigga e-4-0
Double jeff
And kyoz
You way off
And hoes like a fro
You gunn stay soft
That's why I'm pickin' on ya ass
Ya phony nigga
East bay gangstas for life
Str8 1-8-7 killas

Blaw!
Yeah man
We just take 'em got 'em
Put tha barrel in they mouth and just blaw!
Man
Just takin' mothafuckin' brains out like that
'cause really don't give a fuck
Blaw!

(can you feel it baby?)
Ugh, yeah
(can you feel it baby?)
Ugh, yeah
(I want to know)
(can you feel it baby?)
Ugh, yeah
(can you feel it baby?)




Ugh, yeah
(I want to know)

Overall Meaning

The song "Can U Feel It" by JB and Spice is a perfect example of gangster rap from the 1990s, with its aggressive lyrics and hard-hitting beats that make it a classic of the genre. The song begins with a declaration of violence and aggression, as the rapper boasts about being a "murder weapon" and "floats across the river dropping G-shit". The lyrics are full of references to guns, murder, and the rapper's willingness to take down anyone who crosses him. The chorus is a repeated inquiry about whether the listener can feel the intensity of the song, and whether they are prepared for the violent message it delivers.


The second verse continues this theme of aggression and violence, with the rapper again boasting about his willingness to use guns to solve his problems. He talks about his shooting skills and his ability to take out his enemies, and even threatens listeners who might be critical of his lyrics. The third verse is delivered by a guest rapper, Spice-1, who similarly boasts about his gang affiliations and willingness to use guns to get what he wants. The end of the song features more gunshots, adding to the overall sense of danger and aggression that the song exudes.


Overall, "Can U Feel It" is a classic gangster rap song that delivers a message of violent aggression and domination. Its hard-hitting beats and straightforward lyrics make it an iconic example of the genre and a must-listen for fans of 90s rap music.


Line by Line Meaning

Ugh, yeah
Song begins with a powerful exclamation, setting the tone for the rest of the lyrics


(can you feel it baby?)
Questioning the listener about whether they are able to feel the intense energy and emotions conveyed in the song


(I want to know)
Reiterating the desire to know if the listener is able to feel what the artists are expressing


Here I come steppin'
Announcing the entrance of one of the artists with confidence and a sense of purpose


Tha murder weapon
Referring to the artist himself as a powerful tool capable of causing destruction


Cappin' off safety
Taking off the safety of a gun, preparing to use it if necessary


Keep one in tha chamber
Ensuring that there is a bullet in the gun and it is ready to fire


Nigga
Street slang for a friend or ally, in this case referring to the listener


Your life is in danger
Warning the listener that they may be in danger due to the artist's power and influence


(boyowh!) call me noah 'cause I'm floating cross
Boasting about the artist's ability to prevail over obstacles and challenges with ease, using the metaphor of Noah's Ark


Tha river droppin' g shit
Flowing effortlessly through the music, creating a powerful impact with the lyrics


With mo' kicks than a Steven Segal
Punching harder than martial artist and actor Steven Segal, adding a sense of humor to the lyrics


(boyaaa!) peep this
Drawing attention to something important and noteworthy, preparing the listener for an impactful statement


From tha unforgiven mask murderer
Introducing the artist as a ruthless and unforgiving figure in the world of rap music


Handcuffing tha m-I-c
Exerting complete control over the microphone, dominating the rap game


Serving niggas like miky d's
Making quick work of the competition, in a reference to fast food chain McDonald's


Mo' action's than jackson
Referring to performer Michael Jackson and his exciting, high energy concerts, implying that the artist's performances are even more exhilarating


You never breath again like Toni Braxton
Using a play on words with the singer Toni Braxton's last name, implying that the listener will be left breathless by the artist's music


When I'm maxing
At the peak of the artist's performance, creating an intense emotional experience for the listener


Shooting rhymes like John Paxton
Reiterating the artist's powerful and skilled lyricism, comparing it to former basketball player John Paxton's shooting ability


And don't forget
Another reminder and warning to the listener


Tha lights on tha camera
Reminding the listener that they are always being watched and recorded


So I lick 'em
Taking advantage of the spotlight and the audience's attention, using the opportunity to showcase the artist's talent


Stick 'em
Asserting dominance over the competition, putting them in their place


Did 'em
Proving the worth of the artist's talent and hard work, leaving no doubt about their skill


Dun 'em
Conquering and defeating competitors with ease and confidence


Get mo' mellow than I trail 'em
Using a metaphor to describe the artist's approach to winning against the competition, taking things slowly but surely


To tha darkside
Embracing the darker, more intense aspects of the artist's personality and music


And make 'em evacuate with tha swiftness
Forcing the competition to leave quickly and decisively, with no chance of victory


Killin' my fatal flow with tha quickness
Defeating competitors with ease and confidence, relying on the strength and power of their lyrics


You really don't wanna see me and my flow
Warning the listener about the intense energy and emotions conveyed in the artist's music, urging them to stay away if they are not ready


(you don't wanna see me, you don't wanna see me)
Repeating the warning, emphasizing its importance and adding a sense of urgency


'cause I can play it like
Asserting the artist's ability to control the music and the emotions it conveys, shaping it to their will


Casper
Using the character of Casper, a friendly ghost, as a metaphor for the artist's ability to disappear or blend in as needed in order to control the music


Get real and
Switching from a figurative to a literal statement, asserting the artist's genuine personality and talent


Then I'm ghost
Leaving quickly and decisively, asserting dominance and control over the situation


All I want to know
Reiterating the emphasis on understanding and feeling the artist's powerful lyrics and emotional energy


Fool!
Using street slang as an aggressive term of address, asserting dominance over the listener and any competition


A whu, a whu
Drawing attention to the intensity and impact of the next verse


A 1-2-3
Counting off the rhythm and tempo of the lyrics, adding a sense of timing and precision to the performance


It's tha mothafuckin' killa
Reinforcing the image and reputation of the artist as a ruthless and unstoppable force in the world of rap music


Bailin' up out tha caddy
Leaving quickly and decisively in a luxury car, showcasing the artist's wealth and status


With tha infrared up on my milla
Carrying a high-tech weapon equipped with a laser sight, implying that the artist is always in control and prepared


Meet ya mothafuckin' head up
Confronting and challenging the listener, adding an aggressive and dominant tone to the lyrics


With the barrel up in his mouth
Taking complete control of the situation and asserting dominance over the listener, using violent imagery


Creepin' up in ya fuckin' house
Invading the listener's personal space and asserting dominance over them, using fear and intimidation as a weapon


Leave ya brain on tha couch
Causing significant and irreparable damage to the listener's psyche and sense of self, with a violent and invasive act


Just some sick shit
Acknowledging the disturbing and intense nature of the artist's lyrics, but asserting the power and force of the artist's message


From some niggas
Referring to themselves as an indomitable force, unbreakable and unconquerable


Who really don't give a fuck
Emphasizing the indifference and nonchalant attitude of the artist towards criticism or opposition


1990-sick up on this album all you snitches duck
Referring to the album and its content as being sick and intense, warning potential critics or detractors to stay away or risk negative consequences


Blaw!
Making a sudden and intense sound, punctuating the lyrics with force and power


Triple gold knack off
Reiterating the artist's wealth and status, using material possessions as a symbol of their power and influence


Be holdin my tire on
Asserting control over even the most mundane moments of life, never relinquishing their power and influence


Fuckin' with tha alcohol, tobacco and tha firearm
Challenging established norms and authority by engaging in behaviors deemed dangerous or taboo, asserting their individual freedom and autonomy


My nigga e-4-0
Referring to a friend or ally, stating their support and alliance with another rapper


Double jeff
Referring to another friend or ally, asserting their power and influence through association


And kyoz
Yet another reference to a friend or ally, cementing the artist's reputation as having powerful connections and supporters


You way off
Dismissing and rejecting the opinions or thoughts of others, only valuing their own perspective and power


And hoes like a fro
Referring to women using a derogatory term, asserting dominance and control over them, likening them to an outdated and unfashionable hairstyle


You gunn stay soft
Implying that those who do not share in the artist's lifestyle or philosophy will always be weak and powerless


That's why I'm pickin' on ya ass
Targeting and challenging those who oppose or criticize the artist, using their power and influence to assert themselves over others


Ya phony nigga
Using insulting language and aggressive posturing to dismiss and reject those who do not share the artist's perspective or lifestyle


East bay gangstas for life
Affirming the artist's identity and allegiance to a certain region and culture, asserting their power and control over the area


Man
Another exclamation, emphasizing the intensity and power of the previous lyrics


Just takin' mothafuckin' brains out like that
Using violent and aggressive language to assert dominance and control over the listener and potential competition


'cause really don't give a fuck
Reiterating the indifference and nonchalant attitude of the artist towards criticism or opposition, using aggressive and violent imagery to drive the message home




Lyrics ÂĐ Peermusic Publishing
Written by: CLINTON SANDS, EARL STEVENS, MARK CROSS, ROBERT LEE GREEN

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@jasonhiggs4925

Slapper. Wish I had this on vinyl

@reubenmarques1323

classic

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@predetermine

Just doesn’t feel the same without earl yelling hype on the mix lol

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