Freeze
K‐Os Lyrics


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Yo, yo what the fuck, yo, yo

[Chorus:]
It goes stop, don't make a move, just freeze
Instead of tellin' a lie, get down on your knees
Please, give up the mic to MC's
Masters of the ceremony, is what we be
It goes stop, don't make a move, just freeze
Instead of tellin' a lie, get down on your knees
Please, give up the mic to MC's
Masters of the ceremony, is what we be

I was walkin' down the street about three o'clock
When I saw another MC at the end of the block
Talkin' to kids tellin' em, how they had to get the dough
So I rolled right up in the Cypher and said "Yo!"
Here is an example of a whack MC
Caught in the world and he just can't see
He said, "What? Aiyyo, you disrespectin' me?
Now I got to battle you and show them who the best be"
He started spittin', he said, "Somethin' somethin' hot"
Then he tried to talk about the money that he got
I said, "Shhh c'mon yo, that's all passé
I got to break it down another way like this now
Follow me here in this moment and time
Follow the rhyme created instigated to see the crime
You commit, when you sit in the past Don't you know?
You construct a future based on everything that you know
But to get to the unknown, we surely must erase
All the preconceived notions they keep throwin' up in our face
On the daily I run over tracks like Donovan Bailey
And break every record, in less than ten seconds"
They said, "Oooooh! That's a real metaphysical
We pull down the light cause the force is centrifugal"
He tried to act up I had to give in
Because the truth is an offense and not a sin, word life

[Chorus:]

MC's ain't comin' equipped, with the rhyme
Don't do the crime if you can't do the time
The time is essential when you play with the lives of the youth
They want the truth, but you want loot
So ya change a little bit switch up your steeds
Now you got a bigger bag and countin' extra ki's
Please, everything you do we do with these
Real MC's are universal entities, that
Scope the universe lookin' for the fraudulence
Then we take a disguise like Clark Kent
My manner would have quick to check a scanner
For a weak MC sinkin' a city like Atlantis
You can't stand this, missile placed and you vanish
I meditate delevitate the twelve planets
You cannot withstand the heavy verbal attack
I'm the lyrical master blaster yeah I can do that
I can also be your style, because I analyzed it
You used to rock, but now you paralyzed it
Doesn't really matter like platinum blondes
Think what is an MC if he can't drop bombs
Don't really matter if it's over your head
Cause the job of resurrectin' is to wake up the dead
So pay attention it's the hard to behold
That everything that good it ain't gold, for real





[Chorus: x2]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to K‐Os's song "Freeze" convey a powerful message about authenticity and integrity in the world of MCing. The chorus emphasizes the importance of stopping, freezing in the moment, and being honest rather than resorting to lies. It urges MCs to surrender the mic to those who truly embody the essence of being masters of the ceremony. Through this repetition, K‐Os drives home the idea that true MCs are those who uphold the essence of the craft with honor and respect.


In the first verse, K‐Os narrates a confrontation with another MC who is caught up in the materialistic and shallow aspects of hip-hop culture. The singer challenges the other MC's superficial values and materialistic pursuits, urging him to embrace a deeper understanding of the art form. By highlighting the pitfalls of clinging to past notions and illusions of grandeur, K‐Os underscores the importance of breaking free from societal constructs and embracing a more authentic and introspective approach to creativity.


The second verse delves further into the theme of authenticity and self-awareness within the hip-hop community. K‐Os criticizes MCs who compromise their integrity for financial gain, pointing out the detrimental impact this has on impressionable youth who crave authenticity and honesty. Through clever wordplay and metaphors, K‐Os emphasizes the power of real MCs who possess a universal understanding and seek to expose and dismantle fraudulent behavior within the industry.


The final verse encapsulates the essence of the song's message, emphasizing the significance of staying true to oneself and maintaining a vigilant eye on the authenticity of one's artistry. K‐Os speaks of the transformative and enlightening power of honest lyricism, contrasting it with the superficiality of material wealth and fame. Through vivid imagery and clever rhymes, K‐Os challenges MCs to rise above the superficiality of the industry and use their craft to awaken listeners to deeper truths and realities. The repeated chorus serves as a powerful call to action, urging MCs to embrace their role as masters of the ceremony and uphold the integrity and authenticity of hip-hop culture.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KEVIN DERON BRERETON, RUSSELL KLYNE

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