G Rap began working with DJ Polo in 1986, releasing several underground hit singles including "It's a Demo"/"I'm Fly." Two other singles, "Streets of New York" and "Road to the Riches," received heavy rotation on Yo! MTV Raps and cemented his reputation as one of New York's top lyrical auteurs. His talent for telling a compelling, hard-luck story in a single song was considered second to only that of Rakim. While G Rap grew in popularity, he never crossed over like Biz Markie or Big Daddy Kane, both also members of the Juice Crew.
G Rap began a solo career in the mid-1990s, released 4,5,6. This and subsequent LPs saw little attention from critics or consumers, and G Rap began collaborating with others. Signing to Rawkus Records, G Rap launched a comeback with 2002's The Giancana Story. "Giancana" also is said by Kool G Rap to be the "G" in his name in the song "Drama". The album was well-received without commercial success.
In 2008 he released Half a Klip on Chinga Chang Records, featuring production from DJ Premier and Marley Marl, among others. His 2011 album Riches, Royalty, Respect showcased his true to form style and lyricism.
Play It Again Polo
Kool G Rap Lyrics
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I burn while the tables turn like windmills
A swift reactor rap, to impact up the track ?
I flow like a sailor
Rhymes remain hittin hard like Nighttrain
With lyrics that came from the brain of Mark Twain
So if you can't handle the man please go and change the channel
To weather the brainstorm, fellas better grab your umbrellas
People run inside the cellars
As I teach you're attached to my rhyme like a leash
Takin the S off my speech to fight peach
Take the P off the peach because now you want each
And every rhyme to teach and reach
You need a fixin, for your fake rhymes lyrics and weak mixin
You robbin em blind like Nixon
Some got shook when they took a look
I'm burnin you up, like the lyrics that are pages of a cookbook
I attract more kids than Wonderama
Rhymes got more drama, than black momma white momma
You get defeated decapitated captivated
'Cause you hated the fact G. Rap made it
So if you slow you blow like a hoe, so here's a solo
Ah-yo, play it again Polo
Here's a fellow, sayin hello, Polo, mellow
P-O-L-O, shake em like Jell-o
Sonny you're funny like Johnny Carson
So I'm a enjoy, watchin your butt burn up just like an arson
These rhymes here can kill son
You try to rips it just call me the ? Flip Wilson
And rhymes I got em down pat
Release this hit like the Superfly soundtrack
Too dope of a type windpipe full of hype
And I sideswipe the suckers I snipe
The mic so hot, it can weld when it's hell
And assassinate, like Lee Harvey Os-wald
Rough on the radio, Sony or Sanyo
Rappers get slayed and played like a banjo
When I illustrate, stiller rhymers is iller
Battle me, you better swallow a bottle of painkillers
I go faster and faster, skills of a Grandmaster
Makin you fall like plaster
Amazed, grammar plays like gamma rays
Chumps are caught in the blaze and dumped in ashtrays
You pussy willow, I can see your sihlouette
You're scared, and tears of fear made your pillow wet
You want to tic-tac-toe with a big rap pro?
Yo, play it again Polo
Guys are weary, eyes be teary, survived and leary
Your rhymes are eerie, that's my theory
I'm here to jam and slam like Bam-Bam
Damn, Polo play it again like Sam
Cuts in harmony, you ain't harmin me
Your beats are moist and your sweet voice is charmin me
Not flexible, your style needs to be twisted
Plus your name's unlisted
Rhymes are tough like gristle, watch the boy sizzle
Your brainstorms don't even drizzle
But my brainstorms gives lots of pain, lots of rain
Long spins, the strong winds of a hurricane
You get sunken when I hit a punk and
Rag a fag, makin him stagger like he drunken
You can't stop treatin my hip-hop
Like a Blo Pop, chew up the slop like a gumdrop
Makin you sweat like a death threat, slow when I flow
I'm a let, Polo wet up the whole set
Yes the final, death wish to sucker MC's
Gets granted, with rhymes makin em stand planted
I start blowin blows, and my rhymes are like a bolo
So hey, play it again Polo
"Play It Again Polo" by Kool G Rap & DJ Polo is a song filled with clever wordplay and sharp lyrics. Starting with the chorus "Play it again Polo, cause I just can't stand still", the song takes the listener on a journey through Kool G Rap's rhymes, which are described as hitting as hard as Nighttrain. He makes references to Mark Twain, whose brain he claims the lyrics came from. Kool G Rap boldly challenges other rappers to try and handle him or go change the channel. He weaves intricate metaphors throughout the song, taking the listener through a stormy weather, where people run inside the cellars to weather the brainstorm.
Kool G Rap's lyrics in "Play It Again Polo" are aimed at showcasing his skills and shredding the competition. He likens himself to a sailor, flowing effortlessly on a track like a swift reactor. He takes off the S off his speech to fight peach, as he entices the listener to listen closely to every word. Throughout the song, Kool G Rap attacks other rappers, referring to them as fake, weak, getting smoked like Camels, or "robbin em blind like Nixon." He sarcastically speaks to fellow rapper Polo, asking him to play it again, as the song continues with more smooth rhymes and clever punchlines.
Line by Line Meaning
Play it again Polo, cause I just can't stand still
I need you to replay the beat Polo, because I can't resist moving to it
I burn while the tables turn like windmills
My rap is so intense that it heats up the atmosphere, as the DJ scratches the turntables like windmills
A swift reactor rap, to impact up the track ?
I am delivering a rapid-fire rap to elevate the impact of the track
I flow like a sailor
I have a smooth and effortless flow, like that of a sailor
Rhymes remain hittin hard like Nighttrain
My rhymes are powerful and impactful like a Nighttrain locomotive
With lyrics that came from the brain of Mark Twain
My rhymes are crafted with the same wit and intelligence as the great American author Mark Twain
So if you can't handle the man please go and change the channel
If my rap is too much for you to handle, I suggest you switch to a different station
Rappers are gettin smoked like Camels
Other rappers are being outshined and left behind, like a pack of smoked Camels cigarettes
To weather the brainstorm, fellas better grab your umbrellas
My rhymes are like a sudden thunderstorm, so you better be prepared to shield yourself with an umbrella
People run inside the cellars
Listeners are so overwhelmed by my rap, that they seek protection in their basements like they would in a tornado
As I teach you're attached to my rhyme like a leash
My rhymes have a grip on you, like a leash has on a dog
Takin the S off my speech to fight peach
I am dropping the 'S' in my speech to fight, abbreviate the word peach
Take the P off the peach because now you want each
Now that you want more of my rhymes, take the 'P' off the word peach to indicate you want them 'each' time
And every rhyme to teach and reach
Every one of my rhymes has a lesson to teach, and I want to reach as many people as possible
You need a fixin, for your fake rhymes lyrics and weak mixin
You need to fix your fake rhymes, lyrics and weak mixing skills
You robbin em blind like Nixon
You are stealing from your fans like President Nixon was accused of stealing from the American people
Some got shook when they took a look
Some rappers got intimidated when they saw my talent
I'm burnin you up, like the lyrics that are pages of a cookbook
My rap is set to burn you up, just like the pages of a hot cookbook
I attract more kids than Wonderama
My rap is so entertaining that it attracts more children than the popular TV show Wonderama
Rhymes got more drama, than black momma white momma
My rhymes are filled with more intense drama than the movie Black Momma, White Momma
You get defeated decapitated captivated
You are defeated and captivated, almost like your head has been cut off (decapitation)
'Cause you hated the fact G. Rap made it
You dislike me because I have achieved success in the rap world
So if you slow you blow like a hoe, so here's a solo
If you can't keep up with my fast-paced rap, you'll fail, so enjoy this solo I'm about to drop
Ah-yo, play it again Polo
Again, I need you to replay that beat Polo
Here's a fellow, sayin hello, Polo, mellow
I am greeting Polo in a friendly and relaxed manner
P-O-L-O, shake em like Jell-o
I'm spelling out Polo's name and challenging him to shake up the audience like Jell-o
Sonny you're funny like Johnny Carson
You're not serious enough, and remind me of the humorous late-night talk show host Johnny Carson
So I'm a enjoy, watchin your butt burn up just like an arson
I'm going to enjoy watching you fail, just like a fire caused by arson
These rhymes here can kill son
My rhymes are deadly and could take down anyone trying to battle me
You try to rips it just call me the ? Flip Wilson
If you try to beat me, you'll fail, just like Flip Wilson's comedy routine where he acts out different characters
And rhymes I got em down pat
I have perfected my rhyming skills
Release this hit like the Superfly soundtrack
I am delivering a hit track that is as memorable as the Superfly movie soundtrack
Too dope of a type windpipe full of hype
My rapping skills are too amazing, with an impressive flow and hype energy
And I sideswipe the suckers I snipe
I take down my opponents with ease, just like a driver sideswiping other cars on the street
The mic so hot, it can weld when it's hell
My rap is so fiery and powerful, that it could weld the microphone in hell-like conditions
And assassinate, like Lee Harvey Os-wald
My rap is lethal, like an assassination carried out by Lee Harvey Oswald
Rough on the radio, Sony or Sanyo
My rap is rough and tough, whether you listen to it on a Sony or Sanyo radio
Rappers get slayed and played like a banjo
I take down other rappers with ease, like playing a banjo
When I illustrate, stiller rhymers is iller
When I deliver my rhymes, it makes other rappers look inferior and dull
Battle me, you better swallow a bottle of painkillers
If you want to challenge me, you better be prepared for a painful defeat
I go faster and faster, skills of a Grandmaster
My rapping skills keep getting better and faster, like those of a Grandmaster in chess
Makin you fall like plaster
My rap is so heavy and impactful that it can make you fall, just like plaster does
Amazed, grammar plays like gamma rays
My rhymes are both impressive and powerful, just like gamma rays
Chumps are caught in the blaze and dumped in ashtrays
I take down my opponents with ease, like putting out a cigarette in an ashtray
You pussy willow, I can see your sihlouette
You are weak and fearful, and I can sense that from your silhouette
You're scared, and tears of fear made your pillow wet
You are frightened, and your fear is so great that your tears made your pillow wet
You want to tic-tac-toe with a big rap pro?
You want to challenge a professional rapper like me in a game of tic-tac-toe?
Yo, play it again Polo
Once again, I need you to replay that beat Polo
Guys are weary, eyes be teary, survived and leary
Other rappers are tired and scared of facing me, and their eyes reflect their fear
Your rhymes are eerie, that's my theory
Your rhymes are unsettling and strange, and that is my conclusion
I'm here to jam and slam like Bam-Bam
I am here to entertain with my rhymes, just like the Flintstones character Bam-Bam does with his club
Damn, Polo play it again like Sam
I need you to replay that beat Polo, just like the title character from Green Eggs and Ham wanted his food
Cuts in harmony, you ain't harmin me
The DJ scratches in harmony with my rap, and it doesn't harm or interrupt my flow
Your beats are moist and your sweet voice is charmin me
Your beats are weak and your sweet voice doesn't impress me, but rather enchants me
Not flexible, your style needs to be twisted
You are rigid and inflexible in your style, and it needs to be revamped and changed
Plus your name's unlisted
Your name is not known or recognized in the rap industry
Rhymes are tough like gristle, watch the boy sizzle
My rhymes are hardy and tough like gristle, watch me sizzle with my flow
Your brainstorms don't even drizzle
Your ideas and brainstorming sessions are not impressive, and don't even 'drizzle'
But my brainstorms gives lots of pain, lots of rain
My ideas and brainstorming sessions are formidable and cause both pain and heavy rain
Long spins, the strong winds of a hurricane
My long, extended rhymes are powerful and unrelenting, like the strong winds of a hurricane
You get sunken when I hit a punk and
You get defeated and humiliated when I take down an inexperienced rapper
Rag a fag, makin him stagger like he drunken
I knock down someone weak and unimpressive, making them stagger like they are drunk
You can't stop treatin my hip-hop
You can't stop listening to my hip-hop, it keeps you hooked
Like a Blo Pop, chew up the slop like a gumdrop
You devour my hip-hop like a candy, chewing it up like a gumdrop
Makin you sweat like a death threat, slow when I flow
My rhymes make you sweat, like you're facing a death threat, and slows you down when you try to outflow me
I'm a let, Polo wet up the whole set
I am going to let Polo unleash his talent and take over the stage
Yes the final, death wish to sucker MC's
This is the final and deadly blow to any rapper trying to take me down
Gets granted, with rhymes makin em stand planted
My rhymes hit hard and make other rappers stand in awe of my abilities
I start blowin blows, and my rhymes are like a bolo
I start delivering rapid-fire rhymes, like a bolo weapon
So hey, play it again Polo
Final time, replay that beat Polo
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