Poison
Kool G Rap & Polo Lyrics


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This is poison so be alert and cautious
Those who act courageous you will get nauseous
Infected or contaminated
Turn on your stereo never come radio-activated
Deadly and fatal, poison the title
My recital hits the parts that are vital
So tune in the tone of beats and poems
Polo's headphones becomes a skull and crossbones
Pull out your Q-tips, clean out the earwax
If you're still hard of hearing
I'mma scrub them with Ajax
With maximum drum so behave and remember
You're a slave to my sound wave
Faster rhymes I mastermind I have to find
A new method time after time
Write a rhyme quick when I pull out my Bic pen
Stick to an idea, the soundproof slick then
Put it on paper cause I make you hyper
Than any other rapper cause I keep my rapping riper
Like cherries or some say berries
Mandatory for the auditorium's glory
Here's the story: rappers getting leery to hear me
G speaks in a new technique of fury
Combination of drums and noise and
Yo yo yo Polo yo this is poison

Poison!

Look-alikes on the mic you should get off
You're a rip-off, I'mma rip up, get
Rid of, cause you bit off
Bite off, ate off. Imitate off
They get paid off for G Rap to get laid off
Get up and sit up the butterer and buttercup
Male or female shut them up, Polo shut her up

Yo, you heard what he said shut the hell up, man

Yeah, hide my line as you pick them up
Rob me blind of my rhymes you might as
Well have said: "stick 'em up."
Letters of metaphor matters to
Better the fatter your pocket
Rhymes blast off like rockets
Rhymes will be replaced and beats erased
In case a rapper tries to trace hardcore bass
Made in a minute the sky is the limit
For reaching the goal and the dream
Wouldn't you want to be in it to win it?
Biters are wanted like animals hunted
Soon as I get them I hit them I done it
To the suckers who fronted
The rappers who made it and did it
Forget about winning the battle cause
I'mma shake rattle and roll
A little something for girls and boys and
Yo yo Polo my man yo this is poison

Read the label sucker
P-O-I-S-O-N yeah, Poison

Poison!

A mind designed to find a rhyme that's right on time
One step beyond and not behind the line
That separates dogs from divine
Take it as a caution, or a warning sign
Whether antonyms, words I'm blending them
Homonyms, synonyms, good like M&M's
With Polo and while he's slicing
I'll turn the mike's last name into Tyson
My brain is like a factory constantly creating
Material stitch by stitch for decoration
Lyrics are fabrics, beat is the lining
My passion in rhyming is fashion designing
Now it gets odd it, cause people want to sport it
You bought it, if you didn't then you couldn't afford it
Poetry full of surprises, it's like a game show
And my brain glows just like a rainbow
Rappers and poets they already know it
G Rap is a terror not a error and never
Will I stop reaching for better
Whether wheels of steel or reel to reel
G Rap will make you feel the real deal
I usually rap hardcore and I know
That y'all thinking am I somehow semi, so




We yell "party" and girls and boys and
Remember Kool G Rap, Doc the Butcher and Polo is poison

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kool G Rap & DJ Polo's song "Poison" warn listeners about the dangers of the duo's music. While the song sounds catchy and enticing, G Rap is warning that his rhymes are like poison, infectious and deadly. He encourages his listeners to be cautious, as his music is not to be taken lightly.


G Rap's lyrics are clever and self-aware, as he knows that his music is truly dangerous, capable of causing nausea and contamination. The use of the skull and crossbones imagery emphasizes this danger, warning listeners to tune in at their own risk. He also sends a clear message to imitators and biters that he will not stand for their attempts to copy his style, promising to rip them up and get rid of them.


While the lyrics themselves are a warning, the song itself is a classic of the golden age of hip hop, demonstrating G Rap's skill as a master rhymesmith. The mix of beats and noise create a rich soundscape, and the interplay between G Rap and Polo is infectious. "Poison" is a great example of the power of hip hop to both express a message and entertain.


Line by Line Meaning

This is poison so be alert and cautious
Be careful, this song is dangerous


Those who act courageous you will get nauseous
If you try to act brave, you will feel sick


Infected or contaminated
This song is like a disease


Turn on your stereo never come radio-activated
Don't just listen on the radio, turn up the volume on your stereo


Deadly and fatal, poison the title
This song is deadly and that's why it's called 'Poison'


My recital hits the parts that are vital
My lyrics hit you where it hurts


So tune in the tone of beats and poems
Listen to the rhythm and lyrics


Polo's headphones becomes a skull and crossbones
When Polo puts on his headphones, it's like a warning sign


Pull out your Q-tips, clean out the earwax
Clean your ears so you can hear this song better


If you're still hard of hearing I'mma scrub them with Ajax
And if you can't hear it, I'll make you with cleaning products


With maximum drum so behave and remember
The drums are loud, so listen up


You're a slave to my sound wave
I control your emotions with my music


Faster rhymes I mastermind I have to find
I always strive to improve my rhymes


A new method time after time
And I keep coming up with new ways to do it


Write a rhyme quick when I pull out my Bic pen
I can write a song on the spot


Stick to an idea, the soundproof slick then
And I stick to my ideas and make sure they're good


Put it on paper cause I make you hyper
And I write it down because it will get you pumped up


Than any other rapper cause I keep my rapping riper
I'm better than any other rapper because I keep it fresh


Like cherries or some say berries
Like a fruit that gets better with time


Mandatory for the auditorium's glory
It's necessary for everyone to hear this song


Here's the story: rappers getting leery to hear me
Other rappers are intimidated by my skills


G speaks in a new technique of fury
I have a unique and powerful way of rapping


Combination of drums and noise and Yo yo yo Polo yo this is poison
The mix of drums and vocals is like a deadly potion


Look-alikes on the mic you should get off
If you're not original, get out of the game


You're a rip-off, I'mma rip up, get Rid of, cause you bit off
You copied my style and now I'm going to destroy you


Bite off, ate off. Imitate off
You stole my rhymes and made them your own


They get paid off for G Rap to get laid off
You get famous for copying my style and I get pushed out of the game


Get up and sit up the butterer and buttercup
Stop talking and listen


Male or female shut them up, Polo shut her up
If it's a male or female, Polo will make them stop talking


Yo, you heard what he said shut the hell up, man
Listen to him when he says to be quiet


Yeah, hide my line as you pick them up
Other rappers try to steal my rhymes


Rob me blind of my rhymes you might as Well have said: 'stick 'em up.'
If you steal my rhymes, it's like robbing me at gunpoint


Letters of metaphor matters to Better the fatter your pocket
Use metaphors to improve your lyrics and make more money


Rhymes blast off like rockets
My rhymes are explosive


Rhymes will be replaced and beats erased In case a rapper tries to trace hardcore bass
If another rapper tries to copy the beat, I'll change it up


Made in a minute the sky is the limit
I can make a song in a minute and do it all


For reaching the goal and the dream Wouldn't you want to be in it to win it?
Don't you want to be successful?


Biters are wanted like animals hunted
People who copy other's rhymes are like animals being hunted


Soon as I get them I hit them I done it To the suckers who fronted
When I find them, I destroy them


The rappers who made it and did it Forget about winning the battle cause I'mma shake rattle and roll
Even rappers who have made it will be defeated by me


A little something for girls and boys and Yo yo Polo my man yo this is poison
This is a song for everyone to enjoy and it's deadly


Read the label sucker P-O-I-S-O-N yeah, Poison
The label says this song is 'Poison'


A mind designed to find a rhyme that's right on time
I have a mind that is good at finding the perfect rhyme


One step beyond and not behind the line
I am always pushing my rhymes to be better


That separates dogs from divine
My rhymes separate average rappers from the great ones


Take it as a caution, or a warning sign
Listen to this song with caution, it's dangerous


Whether antonyms, words I'm blending them Homonyms, synonyms, good like M&M's
I use a mix of words and wordplay to improve my lyrics like a mix of M&Ms


With Polo and while he's slicing I'll turn the mike's last name into Tyson
Polo is making the beat while I turn the microphone into a heavyweight boxer like Mike Tyson


My brain is like a factory constantly creating Material stitch by stitch for decoration
I am always coming up with new ideas for lyrics


Lyrics are fabrics, beat is the lining My passion in rhyming is fashion designing
My rhymes are like a piece of clothing with the beat as the foundation


Now it gets odd it, cause people want to sport it You bought it, if you didn't then you couldn't afford it
People want to wear my music like a piece of clothing, and if you didn't buy it, it's because you couldn't afford it


Poetry full of surprises, it's like a game show And my brain glows just like a rainbow
My lyrics are full of surprises and a bright as a rainbow


Rappers and poets they already know it G Rap is a terror not a error and never Will I stop reaching for better
Other rappers and poets know I'm a force to be reckoned with and I always try to improve


Whether wheels of steel or reel to reel G Rap will make you feel the real deal
Whether live or recorded, my music is always authentic


I usually rap hardcore and I know That y'all thinking am I somehow semi, so
I usually rap with a harder edge but people might think I've softened up


We yell 'party' and girls and boys and Remember Kool G Rap, Doc the Butcher and Polo is poison
This is a party song for everyone to enjoy and remember that Kool G Rap, Doc the Butcher, and Polo are a deadly combination




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IAN OWEN DEVANEY, ANDY MORRIS, LISA JANE STANSFIELD

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@davehoward8998

I used to stand on the block sellin' cooked up rock
Money bustin' out my sock 'cause I really would clock
They were for kind of fiends bringin' jackets and jeans
Magazines, anything just to hustle up beans
The cash was comin' fast, money grew like grass
People hungry for the blast that don't even last
Didn't wanna be involved but the money will get ya
Gettin' richer and richer, the police took my picture
But I still supplied, some people I knew died
Murders and homicides for bottles of suicide....NUFF SAID



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@erdevon3257

Unparalleled. Over 3 decades later, no one has been able to match G rap in his prime

@ingvivanrooijen4614

Founder of what they started to call ‘gangsta rap’. There’s only one gangsta in rap, Kool G Rap.

@zatiticherry3421

Absolute Facts!!!!! 🙌

@phily191

This song gave BBD their biggest hit 💯

@yamato126

I knew it was familiar

@devyhnwiggins5589

When I hear that poison line I go back to hear BBD And that choirs before Mike's verse that constant repeat of poison I see where it came from

@dthousand1501

This was truly the glory days of Hiphop!!

@Jayarrin1

My brain is like a factory constantly creating
Material stitch by stitch for decoration
Lyrics are fabrics, beat is the lining
My passion in rhyming is fashion designing <---INSANE!!!

@SpectaclePictures

Absolutely!!!

@Bamfism

This.
Is.
HIP HOP!!!!
Kool G Rap is your favorite Rapper's FAVORITE RAPPER...💯

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