Kid Rock released several studio albums from 1988 that mostly went unnoticed before his 1998 record 'Devil Without a Cause', released with Atlantic Records, sold 11 million albums behind the hits, "Bawitdaba","Cowboy," and "Only God Knows Why". In 2000, he released The History of Rock which was a compilation of remixed and remastered versions of songs from his previous albums as well as the hit single, "American Bad Ass". In 2001, he released the follow up, Cocky. After a slow start, his country-flavored hit "Picture" with Sheryl Crow resurrected the album and it went gold as a single and pushed the album's sales to more than 5 million. It was followed by 2003's self-titled release, which failed to chart a major hit. In 2006 he released Live Trucker , a live album. In 2007 Kid Rock released Rock N Roll Jesus, which produced a hit in "All Summer Long." It was his first worldwide smash hit, charting #1 in eight countries across Europe and Australia. Rock N Roll Jesus would go on to sell 5 million albums worldwide including being certified triple platinum in the US.
He has sold 22 million albums to date in the United States, which currently ranks him as the 99th best selling music artist of all time in the U.S.
Ya Keep On
Kid Rock Lyrics
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My name ain't Jack Tripper, but I'm a day tripper
So watch me whip another funky rhyme
East side swingin' with the Boones wine
Gettin' mine, just like I'm supposed to
And if you fuck with the Rock, I'll roast you
A little toast to the real emcee's
So, hey ho don't call me Joe
'Cause the Joe's I know, can't even flow
I can battle rap, and all that other crap
So if ya don't want none, better step to the back
I'm from the motherfuckin' ole school
Basement party's and the Klem fool
Talkin' that trash, I wish you would
Come step to Rock, it's all good
Ya keep on, ya keep on
Ya keep on, ya keep on
Now it's the Marlboro smokin', fine hoe pokin'
Kind bud, be the bud's I'm tokin'
Hittin' you straight with the fresh shit
Wild western funk, and I'm the best biatch
The K to the I to the chrome D's
I'm the Grand Marquees sippin' O-E
Pimpin' Rock, it's my name, my game
Servin' you hoe's like it ain't no thing
Like a kid when I rap, rock when I'm singin'
I don't care who comes, but what the fuck you bringin'
Shit, one time, one rhyme
'Cause I'm that motherfuckin' ill one, with a steel dick
Hittin' you hoe's with the real shit
Ya keep on, ya keep on
Ya keep on, ya keep on
Now if you don't know hoe, I'm the man in the dark
I got more ripps than Stanly Clark
Or George Clint, shoot, I'm the kid with the funky loot
So if ya want some, get some
If ya need some, here's some
If ya don't just step to the rear son
I'm commin' with the quickness
If you dis this biatch, you'll wind up on my hit list
I'll put a bounty on your head
Mclough County (?) bitch, ain't a good place to wind up dead
'Cause I'm a real relevant, eleventh, type menace
But it ain't Rocky Dennis
Watch me bang this rhyme in half
I'm like Moses, with the mic. as my staph
Layin' down them 10 comandments
Tho shall not dis the Rock God damnit
Ya keep on, ya keep on
Ya keep on, ya keep on
Ya keep on, ya keep on
Ya keep on, ya keep on
The lyrics to Kid Rock's song Ya Keep On are full of bravado and show off Kid Rock's skills as a rapper. He is confident in his ability to come up with funky rhymes and battle rap with anyone who dares to challenge him. The first verse starts with him proclaiming that he is back and ready to take on anyone who messes with him. He then contrasts himself with Jack Tripper, the naïve character from the TV show Three's Company who always found himself in awkward situations. Kid Rock, on the other hand, is a "day tripper" who knows what he's doing. He takes a sip of Boones wine, a cheap and sweet wine popular at the time of the song's release, and lets everyone know he's "getting' mine, just like I'm supposed to." He warns that if anyone "fucks with the Rock," he'll roast them.
The second verse finds Kid Rock boasting about his old-school status and challenging anyone to battle rap him. He tells them to step to the back if they don't want to get beaten and warns them that he's from the "motherfuckin' ole school" and he won't take any trash talk. He also takes a jab at Joe, a generic name for a rapper, and says that he doesn't flow well. Kid Rock claims he can do all that and even serves up a toast to the real MCs. The chorus repeats "Ya keep on" four times, emphasizing that he's not stopping anytime soon.
The third verse sees Kid Rock bragging about his smoking and drinking habits, claiming he's the best at both. He mentions kind bud, a high-quality marijuana strain, and telling listeners that he's hitting them straight with the freshest music. He spells out his name K-I-D R-O-C-K, also known as the Grand Marquees, and boasts of being a pimp. He says he's serving the hoes like it's no big deal and that he's constantly bringing something fresh to the table. Finally, he warns that if anyone disses him, they'll end up on his hit list.
Overall, the song shows Kid Rock's confidence in his skills and experience as a rapper. He takes on anyone who dares to challenge him and shows that he's not afraid to speak his mind. The song also prominently displays the influence of west coast hip hop music and its funk-infused beats.
Line by Line Meaning
Pass that dang coat boy I'm back
I'm ready to take on the rap game again, so pass me my coat and let's get started.
My name ain't Jack Tripper, but I'm a day tripper
I may not be known as fast as Jack Tripper, but I'm still here to make an impact and leave my mark.
So watch me whip another funky rhyme
Pay attention to my skill as I spit out another fresh and unique set of lyrics.
East side swingin' with the Boones wine
I'm representing the East side with a bottle of Boones wine in hand.
Gettin' mine, just like I'm supposed to
I'm doing what I need to do to become successful in the rap game.
And if you fuck with the Rock, I'll roast you
If you try to challenge me or bring me down, I'll come back at you with hard-hitting insults.
A little toast to the real emcee's
I want to give recognition and respect to the true masters of the rap craft.
Ain't no love for the want to be's
I have no respect or admiration for those who try to imitate or fake their way into the rap scene.
So, hey ho don't call me Joe
Don't mistake me for someone else or call me by a different name.
'Cause the Joe's I know, can't even flow
I'm not like the other Joe's you know who can't rap or spit rhymes as good as me.
I can battle rap, and all that other crap
I have the talent and skill to engage in and win rap battles, and I don't want to waste time on anything else.
So if ya don't want none, better step to the back
If you don't want to engage in a battle or are not ready to face me, then don't try to step up to me.
I'm from the motherfuckin' ole school
I come from the classic era of rap, where I learned the roots of the craft.
Basement party's and the Klem fool
I remember the old days of basement rap parties and the foolishness that went along with them.
Talkin' that trash, I wish you would
If you want to start spitting trash talk or negativity towards me, then go ahead and try it.
Come step to Rock, it's all good
I'm ready for anyone to challenge me, I'm confident in my ability to come out on top.
Now it's the Marlboro smokin', fine hoe pokin'
I'm living a rockstar lifestyle with cigarettes and women by my side.
Kind bud, be the bud's I'm tokin'
I'm smoking on some high-quality and expensive cannabis, and I'm proud of it.
Hittin' you straight with the fresh shit
I'm coming at you with new and creative material in my raps.
Wild western funk, and I'm the best biatch
I have a unique style called wild western funk, and I believe I excel at it.
The K to the I to the chrome D's
Referring to the iconic way of saying my name, Kid Rock.
I'm the Grand Marquees sippin' O-E
I'm living the high life, like someone riding in a high-end car while sipping expensive champagne.
Pimpin' Rock, it's my name, my game
I'm not just Kid Rock, I'm Pimpin' Rock, a nickname that describes my style and attitude in life.
Servin' you hoe's like it ain't no thing
I'm providing you with sick rhymes and beats, and it's just another day for me to do so.
Like a kid when I rap, rock when I'm singin'
I have two sides to my talent, one being able to rap like a kid, and the other being able to rock out like a true rockstar.
I don't care who comes, but what the fuck you bringin'
I'm not afraid of any challenger, but I want to know what they have to offer in their rhymes and game.
Shit, one time, one rhyme
I only need one opportunity and one set of verses to prove my worth and talent.
'Cause I'm that motherfuckin' ill one, with a steel dick
I'm a sick and talented rapper who always comes out on top, with a strong determination to make it to the top.
Hittin' you hoe's with the real shit
I'm providing you with genuine and authentic lyrics that come from the heart and soul of a true rapper.
Now if you don't know hoe, I'm the man in the dark
If you are unaware of who I am, I'm the mysterious and enigmatic figure in the rap world.
I got more ripps than Stanly Clark
I have more hardcore rhymes and wordplay than legendary jazz bassist Stanly Clark.
Or George Clint, shoot, I'm the kid with the funky loot
I'm like the iconic movie character Dirty Harry, but with a funky twist that sets me apart.
So if ya want some, get some
If you want to engage in a rap battle with me or challenge me, then let's do it.
If ya need some, here's some
If you need some sick rhymes or verses, then I'm the one to provide them for you.
If ya don't just step to the rear son
If you're not ready for me, then step aside and let someone else take the challenge.
I'm commin' with the quickness
I'll come at you with rapid-fire rhymes and ferocity, giving you no time to react or recover.
If you dis this biatch, you'll wind up on my hit list
If you try to undermine or insult me, then be prepared to face the consequences.
I'll put a bounty on your head
I'll make sure others know about your insulting or disrespectful actions, and take action against you if necessary.
Mclough County (?) bitch, ain't a good place to wind up dead
You don't want to end up in a bad situation where others are coming after you, like in the county of Mclough.
'Cause I'm a real relevant, eleventh, type menace
I'm not just any type of menace, I'm the most important and dangerous one that anyone can face.
But it ain't Rocky Dennis
I'm nothing like the unusual and disfigured character from the film 'Mask'.
Watch me bang this rhyme in half
Watch me take this beat and turn it into something even better and more explosive.
I'm like Moses, with the mic. as my staph
I'm like the iconic biblical figure Moses, leading my followers to greatness with the microphone as my guiding staff.
Layin' down them 10 comandments
I'm laying down the rules and laws of rap, the 10 commandments that all rappers follow.
Tho shall not dis the Rock God damnit
One of those commandments is to respect and not insult Kid Rock, or face the consequences of the rap game.
Ya keep on, ya keep on
Repeating this line over and over again serves as a constant reminder and assertion of Kid Rock's confidence and talent.
Ya keep on, ya keep on
Repeating this line over and over again serves as a constant reminder and assertion of Kid Rock's confidence and talent.
Ya keep on, ya keep on
Repeating this line over and over again serves as a constant reminder and assertion of Kid Rock's confidence and talent.
Ya keep on, ya keep on
Repeating this line over and over again serves as a constant reminder and assertion of Kid Rock's confidence and talent.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, THE MUSIC GOES ROUND
Written by: BARBARA LOMAS, CARLOS NATHANIEL WARD, DENNIS ROWE, LOUIS RISBROOK, OLANDO WOODS, R.J. RITCHIE, RICHARD MC ALVIN THOMPSON, WILLIAM RISBROOK
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Generic Username
nah this was 96 yall
"out here bensing these rhymes in half
im like moses but the Mic is my staff
laying down these ten commandments, though shalt not diss the rock god dammit"
One of the best from his early days. This was jumping off for the underground heads in high school way back
edit - the album was called early mornin stoned pimp. theres a few solid jams. romeo and that part of Macomb County was pretty cheesy but they still showed out now and then and kept it real
WitchKraft
needs to be back on spotify. its like he knows its his best seller.
Ghost 2022
Why’d they remove it??
blakedavis0723
And iTunes
Carolyn Neiman
So Awesome ❤❤
Robert Stetler
Awesome song much luv and respect
WILLIAM SANNUTO
The lyrics are legendary!!! So good
Matthew Maley
Kid Rock is the man.
POOPYMCPOOPUS
I hope kid Rock is doing good
Galaxy Revolution
I’m sure he is
Gena Colley Jones
Love this one hell yea 🔱💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🔱🔱🔱🔱🔱🔱💋💋