Mic check
Juelz Lyrics


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I've been paying attention to what's going on out there man I've been watching you niggas stealing my
Ways and shit and it's getting out of control now (out of control) Ima start tellin you niggas like I
Tell my bitches (listen) don't watch me watch T.V. this is Pay Per View nigga you gotta pay for
This.. (Santana)

[Verse 1]
Aye First let me take time to brush my shoulders off wait....I had to dust my shoulders off (thanks)
Ya been waiting been patient,been anxious,now I here for bring back me the greatness (yes) da rap
Ali,jab I weave then come back with da same jab times three,I blow smoke to the heaven I'm so dope its
A weapon raps one big casino I'm plottin ocean eleven aye I might have sold the least but I still
Manage to most feared by most MCs (good) who dope as me who close to me for sure papi nobody yea that's
How's its supposed to be now listen you could either comprehend it or compliment it its all authentic
Yup but you better believe whenever I say no homo you could bet your balls I meant it.

[Hook]
Mic check 1,2,1,2 (1,2)
Mic check 1,2,1,2 (1,2)
Mic check 1,2 what is this Santana's back to bussiness lets go. Aye
Mic check 1,2,1,2 (Check)
Mic check 1,2,1,2 (Check)
Mic check 1,2 what is this Santana's back to bussiness lets go.

[Verse 2]
Bad news rap dudes I'm back fools get a throne up this is that jack move Achoo I just sneezed and the
Track moves god blessed me yes that's true so bright throw lights up for me,for life married the game
Throw rice up for me, (yes) so nice throw ice up for me 2 pieces for big and 1 piece for the keys I am
Back like cooked crack yup even my connect asked me how cooked that up, I told em a brick of
Me is equevelent to 50 keys broken down sold around we in the city streets (wow) if you catch me sexing
A chick its a bisexual chick or something foreign I'll never forget yes I'm the shit bet I'm the shit
How much lay it down whatever you bet I got it covered Aye.

[Hook]

[Verse 3]
Shit homie quick homie get a camera get a flip (yes) get a load of this homie the fifths on me say
Something the fifths off me aim ready to bust damn the fifths horny the albums done and between the
Albums coming its been a while but fuck it this time around I'm frontin I done styled the stunnin,I
Done wowed the public,I done payed my dues,did my hundred miles of runnin,now I'm back (AYE!) like raw
Cocaine put in da pot with water and soda then thrown on flames and look what came out was me yes
Crack in the flesh at its best so hot,won't stop,don't knock me,don't stop don't watch,don't copy,stones
Rock,froze blocks,so cocky,hoes watch,hoes jock,go papi aye





[Hook]

Overall Meaning

In "Mic Check," Juelz Santana starts by pointing out that people have been stealing his style and he's not happy about it. He then uses the opportunity to showcase his skills and remind everyone that his rap greatness is undeniable. Santana displays quick-witted wordplay throughout the song; he boasts that "raps one big casino I'm plottin ocean eleven." Santana also hints at his criminal past: "the fifths on me say something the fifths off me aim ready to bust damn the fifths horny." He then declares that he's back and sets the tone for the rest of the song by claiming he's "crack in flesh, at its best."


Throughout the song, Santana emphasizes that he's authentic, and other rappers can't copy him or compare to him. Santana's first verse, for example, contains the line, "who dope as me, who close to me for sure papi nobody." Santana also expresses that he's confident in his abilities, declaring that he's so good that even when he says, "no homo," listeners should "bet [their] balls" he meant it.


Overall, "Mic Check" is a song about Santana's skill, hard work, and authenticity. He uses the song to remind people of his talent and warn others not to try to copy him.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been paying attention to what's going on out there man I've been watching you niggas stealing my Ways and shit and it's getting out of control now (out of control) Ima start tellin you niggas like I Tell my bitches (listen) don't watch me watch T.V. this is Pay Per View nigga you gotta pay for This.. (Santana)
Juelz Santana has been observing the trend in the rap game, and he has taken notice of people copying his style. He is fed up with this and wants to make it known. He is warning those who might copy him that, like his women, they should not be watching him or imitating him for free. This is a Pay Per View situation, and they need to pay up.


Aye First let me take time to brush my shoulders off wait....I had to dust my shoulders off (thanks) Ya been waiting been patient,been anxious,now I here for bring back me the greatness (yes) da rap Ali,jab I weave then come back with da same jab times three,I blow smoke to the heaven I'm so dope its a weapon raps one big casino I'm plottin ocean eleven aye I might have sold the least but I still Manage to most feared by most MCs (good) who dope as me who close to me for sure papi nobody yea that's How's its supposed to be now listen you could either comprehend it or compliment it its all authentic Yup but you better believe whenever I say no homo you could bet your balls I meant it.
Juelz Santana starts his verse with brushing off his shoulders, indicating that he has passed a test, and he is now ready to bring back his greatness. He likens his raps to the famous boxer Ali, and he is very deadly with his words. He is so good that he is a big casino, plotting to pull off a heist similar to Ocean's Eleven. Although he might not have sold the most records, he is still the most feared among his peers. Anyone who can match up to him, either needs to comprehend it or compliment it. Juelz ends his verse with a tongue-in-cheek line, where he says that when he says 'no homo,' he truly means it.


Mic check 1,2,1,2 (1,2) Mic check 1,2,1,2 (1,2) Mic check 1,2 what is this Santana's back to bussiness lets go. Aye Mic check 1,2,1,2 (Check) Mic check 1,2,1,2 (Check) Mic check 1,2 what is this Santana's back to bussiness lets go.
This repeating chorus is Juelz's way of saying that he is back and ready to take on the rap game. The mic check is a time-honored tradition in rap, and Juelz uses it to signal that he has returned to business.


Bad news rap dudes I'm back fools get a throne up this is that jack move Achoo I just sneezed and the Track moves god blessed me yes that's true so bright throw lights up for me,for life married the game Throw rice up for me, (yes) so nice throw ice up for me 2 pieces for big and 1 piece for the keys I am Back like cooked crack yup even my connect asked me how cooked that up, I told em a brick of Me is equevelent to 50 keys broken down sold around we in the city streets (wow) if you catch me sexing A chick its a bisexual chick or something foreign I'll never forget yes I'm the shit bet I'm the shit How much lay it down whatever you bet I got it covered Aye.
Juelz Santana is back, and he is not afraid to let anyone know. He has a way of moving the track with his prowess, and he attributes this to God's blessings. He considers himself married to the game, and he wants lights, rice, and ice thrown at him for the achievement. He might not have sold a lot of records, but he has a street identity like cooked crack. Even his street connect marvels at his ill verses. He is a master at drug dealing, with one brick equivalent to 50 keys of drugs. Juelz has an eclectic taste in women, and if you see him around a lady, you better believe that she is something foreign or bisexual. He knows his worth and has no qualms letting anyone know.


Shit homie quick homie get a camera get a flip (yes) get a load of this homie the fifths on me say Something the fifths off me aim ready to bust damn the fifths horny the albums done and between the Albums coming its been a while but fuck it this time around I'm frontin I done styled the stunnin,I Done wowed the public,I done payed my dues,did my hundred miles of runnin,now I'm back (AYE!) like raw Cocaine put in da pot with water and soda then thrown on flames and look what came out was me yes Crack in the flesh at its best so hot,won't stop,don't knock me,don't stop don't watch,don't copy,stones Rock,froze blocks,so cocky,hoes watch,hoes jock,go papi aye
Juelz Santana is eager to show off his skills and wants someone to record him on the camera. He is confident and ready to shoot his shot, and he has a firearm holstered to his hip. He knows that his album release has been long-awaited, and he is happy to finally release it. He feels like he has put in enough work to earn this moment, and he has taken time to style and stun his fans. Juelz is the equivalent of raw Cocaine, put into the pot with water and soda, and thrown into the flames. What has come out of this is pure, uncut excellence in the form of Juelz Santana. He is aware of his strengths, and no one should try to knock or copy him. He is cocky, and even the ladies cannot help but watch and jock over him.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: QAADIR ATKINSON, JAMES CLEVELAND, QUINCY JONES, JUELZ SANTANA

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