Pay Attention
Kid Capri Lyrics

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[Kid Capri]
Oh that'll work.. word.. ssssssmooth!
Oooh, this one goes to all the coolouts
All the old schoolers, all the new schoolers
My name is the Kid Capri, with the Lords of Funk
And we gon' smooth it out like this, bust it
Make it real mellow, bet it be smoother than a cello
And while we're at it, rest in peace to (?)

Now make it real cute, make it sound like a flute
It's gonna drop, just like a parachute
I can't wait to see my name on a marquee
They're gonna put it right there where it should be
I'm gonna blow up, and man I can taste it
And anyone that don't like it - face it!
The Kid Capri is goin to war, and that's the truth
I gotta prove to these suckers that I'm bulletproof
I'm playin low key, for a little bit
In the studio, tryin to make a hit
I work for hours and hours and days and days
Thinkin about all the cash this pays
But nevertheless I gotta, be the best
I gotta, dress to impress, and have a girl with the Guess jeans
on her behind, the girl is so fine
I love the way she light the candle when we, wine and dine
I electrify minds, exterminate suckers
Play a little music at the games, the Ruckers
Be on the court, playin what they're taught
Once it's finished I'll be chillin in a fly resort
Now many, have tried to diss my face
Cause the girls, stare, when I come in the place
I'm not braggin, but I gotta say that I'm great
The more you see me is the more that you a-ppreciate
my talent, superb expertise for rap
And everything that goes with, including your clap
cause I'm strong, my strategy is highly talked about
And I'm takin NO shorts, I'm goin ALL OUT!
I despise those guys that come in my face
and say I'll battle you, any time, any place
I just - shake my head and say, "Mmm yeah right"
But it's a whole different story once we're on the mic
I'm not sayin I'm the best, but I never fall
and I serve crab rappers like it's nothin at all
You know the dope sayin easier said than done
Well I did it, it was easy, and I had fun
doin what I like, takin brothers off the mic
Cold slammin over parties with the rhymes that you like
Need I say to the crowd as the system kicks loud
Just as long as I can keep your body movin I'm proud
The sound we supply make you people keep in step
I want to make sure, the syllables connect
And you think about a battle, well how could you win?
You never want to come across, the Lords again
And Money Mark is a in, the house
Without a doubt, Money Mark is in the house
And my man Silver D, he got it goin on
He won't steer you wrong, cause the brother got it goin on
And the Kid Capri is definitely in effect
The man Kid Capri is definitely in effect
You ever try to diss I just might get WRECK
The man Kid Capri is definitely in effect a word up
And Biz Mark, he got it goin on
And my man cool V, he got it goin on
And the DJ Doc, he got it goin on
And my man Troy Outlaw we got it goin on
My man the Don, he got it goin on
To my man Kid D, he got it goin on
and the Troopa Luv crew, we got it goin on
And it's the Lords of Funk, we never ever ever steer you wrong
Ah yes yes y'all, it gets fresh y'all
Ah yes yes y'all, it gets fresh y'all
It gets fresh get fly, we get on down
Lords of Funk baby doll we're the talk of the town

And that's for those that like to cool out
in the old school, the new school
whatever school, with all the schools
Yknahmsayin? We do all that, we can do all that
But there's one thing I must say before I go
Rest in peace to my man Jigga G
Rest in peace to my man Jigga G
Comin from the immortal words of DJ Kid Capri
Rest in peace to my man Jigga G
And rest in peace to my man Poppa Duke
Rest in peace to my man Poppa Duke
Sounds so sweet like somebody playin a flute

Rest in peace to my man Poppa Duke, word up
And I'm outta here.. c'mon!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kid Capri's "Pay Attention" is an old school hip hop song that showcases the artist's personal experiences with being a hip-hop artist. The song has upbeat and smooth vibes with intermittent instrumental breaks. Kid Capri opens by introducing himself and the Lords of Funk, stating that the song is meant for all the coolouts in both the old and new schools. He offers a tribute to Jigga G and Poppa Duke, two important people who have passed away. He then talks about his ambition to become a renowned artist, demanding that people face the reality of his success. Kid Capri delves into his craft by stating that he spends hours and days in the studio trying to perfect his art. The lyrics also suggest that Kid Capri is a ladies' man, who has a penchant for wine and dine. Kid Capri boasts about his rapping abilities, how he is "bulletproof" and how he has served weak rappers with ease. He also creates an aura of invincibility around the Lords of Funk.

The lyrics to "Pay Attention" are typical of old school hip hop songs, where the artist's image and abilities are glorified. There is a playful approach to the song, with lyrics that are easy to memorize and nod your head to. Kid Capri uses rhymes in his lyrics to create a rhythm that takes the listener on a journey with him. The lyrics are also meant to showcase the artist's personal experiences, and in this song, Kid Capri talks about his experiences with the music industry, how he strives to be the best, and his ability to entertain the crowd. The song's upbeat vibe and catchy lyrics make it a hip hop classic.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh that'll work.. word.. ssssssmooth!
Kid Capri is excited and confident that this song will come out great.

Oooh, this one goes to all the coolouts
This song is dedicated to all the lovers, both old and new.

Make it real mellow, bet it be smoother than a cello
Kid Capri wants this song to have a relaxed and smooth tone similar to the sound of a cello.

And while we're at it, rest in peace to (?)
Kid Capri takes a moment to remember and pay his respects to an unknown individual who has passed away.

Now make it real cute, make it sound like a flute
Kid Capri wants the tone of the song to be softer and more graceful like the sound of a flute.

I can't wait to see my name on a marquee
Kid Capri is excited to eventually see his name on a theatre display board.

They're gonna put it right there where it should be
Kid Capri is confident that his name will be displayed in a prominent location where it belongs.

I'm gonna blow up, and man I can taste it
Kid Capri has a strong feeling of success and anticipation for his music career.

And anyone that don't like it - face it!
Kid Capri isn't afraid of negative reviews or criticism, he believes in his own success.

The Kid Capri is goin to war, and that's the truth
Kid Capri stresses that he is taking the music industry seriously and will fight his way to the top.

I gotta prove to these suckers that I'm bulletproof
Kid Capri aims to prove that he is invincible and will not let negative comments affect him.

But nevertheless I gotta, be the best
Kid Capri is determined to be the best in his field.

I gotta, dress to impress, and have a girl with the Guess jeans on her behind, the girl is so fine
Kid Capri wants to look sharp and stylish while also being accompanied by an attractive woman wearing a pair of designer jeans.

I love the way she light the candle when we, wine and dine
Kid Capri enjoys the romantic ambiance created by a woman when they relax together with some food and drinks.

I electrify minds, exterminate suckers
Kid Capri wants to stimulate people's minds with his music while also getting rid of talentless musicians.

Play a little music at the games, the Ruckers
Kid Capri plays music to entertain the audience during sports games at Rucker Park in Harlem, NY.

Be on the court, playin what they're taught
Kid Capri is playing music that correlates with what is happening in the basketball game.

Once it's finished I'll be chillin in a fly resort
After playing music at the game, Kid Capri plans to relax at a fancy resort to unwind from the night.

Now many, have tried to diss my face
Kid Capri has faced many disparaging remarks and attacks in his career.

Cause the girls, stare, when I come in the place
Kid Capri garners attention from girls because of his status and success in the music industry.

I'm not braggin, but I gotta say that I'm great
Although Kid Capri doesn't want to boast, he believes he has great talent as a musician and DJ.

The more you see me is the more that you a-ppreciate
Kid Capri believes that the more someone sees him perform or hears his music, the more they will appreciate his talent and skill.

my talent, superb expertise for rap
Kid Capri is confident in his ability to make quality rap music and has a lot of experience in the industry.

And everything that goes with, including your clap
Kid Capri understands that a successful musician needs the support and applause of the audience.

cause I'm strong, my strategy is highly talked about
Kid Capri is confident in his strategies as a musician and believes they are the main topic of conversation among other artists.

And I'm takin NO shorts, I'm goin ALL OUT!
Kid Capri will give his all to make sure he is successful, without taking any shortcuts or making compromises in his music.

I despise those guys that come in my face
Kid Capri is angered by other musicians who approach him with negative energy and criticism.

and say I'll battle you, any time, any place
Kid Capri dislikes when other musicians challenge him to a battle or competition, no matter the time or place.

You never want to come across, the Lords again
Kid Capri and his team, the Lords of Funk, are confident in their abilities and other musicians should not cross them.

And my man Silver D, he got it goin on
Silver D is a talented influencer in the music industry and is respected by Kid Capri.

And the DJ Doc, he got it goin on
Kid Capri gives credit to a fellow DJ, DJ Doc, for his success and skill in the industry.

And my man cool V, he got it goin on
Cool V is a fellow DJ respected by Kid Capri for his talent and skill.

And it's the Lords of Funk, we never ever ever steer you wrong
Kid Capri has confidence in his team, the Lords of Funk, and believes they will never lead their audience astray.

Rest in peace to my man Jigga G
Kid Capri acknowledges the death of a friend and wishes him to rest in peace.

Comin from the immortal words of DJ Kid Capri
These words paying tribute to the deceased are coming from the famous DJ known as Kid Capri.

Rest in peace to my man Poppa Duke
Kid Capri gives respect to another friend who has passed away.

Sounds so sweet like somebody playin a flute
Kid Capri recognizes that his friend's name, Poppa Duke, sounds musical and charming, even like the sound of a flute.

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