Thornton's early career and lyrics with the Ultramagnetic MC's often referenced his time as a patient of Bellevue, a psychiatric hospital, where he was treated for depression. With Ultramagnetic MC's, his abstract style developed, maturing in songs like Poppa Large. He was probably the first rapper to create an alter ego, and then create an alter ego for that alter ego (Kool Keith v. Moe Luv). After the Ultramagnetic MC's broke up, he expanded his resume, experimenting with new styles, including his self-described pornocore, known for pornographic imagery and brutal, abstract lyrics. Sex Style released in 1997, was the showcase for this genre.
Teaming up with Dan the Automator Nakamura under the name Dr. Octagon, Thornton again reinvented his image, recording the self-titled Dr. Octagon album (later reissued under the title Dr. Octagonecologyst) which was released by the English trip hop label Mo Wax. The album received critical acclaim, though mainly from sources outside the mainstream hip-hop community. The critical success of the album helped to open the accessibility of the underground hip hop scene to an appreciative audience. For Dan the Automator, this album laid the foundation for a burgeoning career and accolades as a producer; for Thornton, the success of Dr. Octagonecologyst seemed to put him in danger of being typecast as a "space and Mars" rapper, or an industry tool, which he throughout his career has looked down upon.
His style as a whole is characterized by non sequiturs and bizarre commentary, particularly anal, fecal and genital references. For example, "Chief administrator suck my oil," "Dr. Ludicrous I turn into an octopus," "All this jealousy shit is mayonnaise and celery shit," "Two drinks minimum, don't worry, we're maximum," etc. An instrumental version of the album, Instrumentalyst, showcased the production, became a rising success with most of the credit given to Dan the Automator and other collaborators, even though Thornton is credited on the LP with some production duties.
List of projects, groups and alter-egos:
- Ultramagnetic MC's
- Dr. Octagon
- Dr. Dooom
- Sinister 6000 (Dan the Automator)
- Black Elvis
- Masters of Illusion
- Analog Brothers
- Mr. Nogatco
- Project Polaroid
- Tashan Dorset
- Sex Style
- Ultra
- The Cenobites
- Sergei Khmelev
(this list is incomplete)
Prepare
Kool Keith Lyrics
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I know her, I went to high school with her
Check this out, one time when I get time
Um hum
Yo girl, take off them drawers, let's get busy
I'm the road wrecker, they say, "Yo, who is he?"
Put on your boots and your fly little G-string
I gotta flip your lid, you turn dog style
69, I grind, you come frog style
C'mon freak, I know you swing it every week
Your sticky underwear soggy in the west heat
Don't let me come out to Oakland in a 'Frisco
I don't care where, even in a disco
You pack panties and call your friends up
I put you on the hood, now crank you Benz up
You know the flavor it's titty, titty bang, bang
This ain't no cartoon, chitty chitty bang, bang
Wash the cootie cat, watch the booty rat
Yeah, you know what?
Prepare when I come with no underwear
Prepare when I come with no underwear
Prepare when I come with no underwear
Prepare when I come
Now you actin' up, I got the grease up in the bottle
Come and get the work out you hot momma model
You do aerobics, you gonna have to bend over
Smack that butt, no rubbers bring ten over
Stop squeezing your lips and your legs together
I wear my latex suit right in the bad weather
I let my seat vibrate, you on my motorcycle
I have you buggin' and flippin' on your own cycle
You say, man oh Keith, yo my kitten hurt
Let's get on the grass and rugged dirt
You know I'm gentle girl easy no pain to be
I heard you like it form the back coming anally
Let's get a cheap hotel, let's get a cheap motel
I got no time for show and tell
You better step up girl with clean panties
Don't forget your Norforms girl
Prepare when I come with no underwear
Prepare when I come with no underwear
Prepare when I come with no underwear
Prepare when I come with no underwear
Prepare when I come with no underwear
Prepare when I come with no underwear
Yeah, I'm standin' naked in the bathroom
Sweepin' your panties with a dust pan and broom
You leave a barrel of drawers I still sniff 'em
Yo Kurt stand back I need a tow truck to lift 'em
I got lotion to pump and more Vaseline
My fantasy to freak a honey using gasoline
I know I scheme on 'em just like a pro
If Dawn was home, I'll send my role to En Vogue
I make ya jump up and down, yo Keith, wind me up
I'm in the closet, yo Keith, come and tie me up
I know you girls out there, I know you like it well
I like pancakes, I wonder how that cat smell?
We in the dark, yo quick yo pull 'em to the side
Yo make it snappy, your mom's waitin' in the ride
You better go home, get ready with the masengil
I'm comin' naked, meet me on the hill
Prepare when I come with no underwear
Prepare when I come with no underwear
Prepare when I come with no underwear
Prepare when I come with no underwear
Prepare when I come with no underwear
Prepare when I come with no underwear
Prepare when I come with no underwear
Prepare when I come with no underwear
That's right, prepare when I come with no underwear
Everywhere, look around as I dare, you stare
This ain't no drum you tap the snare
This ain't gray bear, look around, smell the air
Prepare when I come with no underwear
The lyrics to Kool Keith's song "Prepare" can be interpreted as a sexually explicit invitation to a woman to engage in various sexual acts. The opening lines describe a woman from the singer's high school, and he goes on to instruct her to remove her underwear and put on a G-string. The singer uses a variety of sexual innuendos and slang throughout the song to describe his desires and actions with the woman, including 69ing and engaging in anal sex. The chorus repeatedly implores the woman to "prepare" for the singer's arrival without underwear.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, she lookin' good from back there
I find her physically attractive when viewed from behind.
I know her, I went to high school with her
I have a prior acquaintance with her from our shared high school experience.
Check this out, one time when I get time
Listen to what I have to say now or later when I have the opportunity to share it.
Yo girl, take off them drawers, let's get busy
Remove your underwear and engage in sexual activity with me.
I'm the road wrecker, they say, "Yo, who is he?"
I am known to be a sexually skilled partner who leaves a lasting impression.
Put on your boots and your fly little G-string
Wear your sexy leather boots and revealing G-string underwear.
Like Snoopy Dog said, it's a G thing
As the rapper Snoop Dogg says, this type of behavior is characteristic of the gangster, or "G", lifestyle.
I gotta flip your lid, you turn dog style
I need to turn you over onto all fours for sexual activity from behind.
69, I grind, you come frog style
We will engage in a sexual position known as 69, where we each perform oral sex on the other, while you have your legs spread open like a frog.
C'mon freak, I know you swing it every week
Come on, you sexual deviant, I know you engage in promiscuous behavior regularly.
Your sticky underwear soggy in the west heat
Your moistened and sweaty underwear is indicative of the hot weather in the western region where we are located.
Don't let me come out to Oakland in a 'Frisco
Do not let me visit the Bay Area cities of Oakland or San Francisco, as I may engage in inappropriate behavior there.
I don't care where, even in a disco
I am not particular about the location where I engage in sexual activity - even a disco would suffice.
You pack panties and call your friends up
You carry extra underwear and alert your friends to your sexual activities.
I put you on the hood, now crank you Benz up
I will engage in sexual activity with you while you are bent over the hood of your car.
You know the flavor it's titty, titty bang, bang
You enjoy sexual activities that involve breasts and nipples.
This ain't no cartoon, chitty chitty bang, bang
This is not a lighthearted matter, but a serious situation involving sexual activity.
Wash the cootie cat, watch the booty rat
Clean the area around your genitals and anus before engaging in sexual activity.
Prepare when I come with no underwear
Be ready for sexual activity when I arrive without any undergarments on.
Now you actin' up, I got the grease up in the bottle
You are behaving surprisingly, but I am prepared for sexual activity with lubrication on hand.
Come and get the work out you hot momma model
Let's engage in sexual activity, my attractive partner.
You do aerobics, you gonna have to bend over
Your exercise regime will require you to bend over as part of our sexual activity.
Smack that butt, no rubbers bring ten over
Spank your buttocks and do not bring any condoms, as I have plenty.
Stop squeezing your lips and your legs together
Relax and open up for sexual activity, both orally and vaginally.
I wear my latex suit right in the bad weather
I will wear my latex suit even when the weather conditions may not be optimal.
I let my seat vibrate, you on my motorcycle
I will stimulate you with the vibrating seat on my motorcycle.
I have you buggin' and flippin' on your own cycle
I will bring you to a heightened state of sexual arousal, causing you to squirm on your own motorcycle seat.
You say, man oh Keith, yo my kitten hurt
You express to me that you are experiencing pain or discomfort in your genitals.
Let's get on the grass and rugged dirt
We will engage in sexual activity outdoors on the grass and dirt terrain.
You know I'm gentle girl easy no pain to be
I will be gentle during sexual activity and ensure you experience no pain.
I heard you like it form the back coming anally
I am aware that you enjoy anal intercourse from behind.
Let's get a cheap hotel, let's get a cheap motel
We will find inexpensive lodging for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity.
I got no time for show and tell
I have no interest in discussing or disclosing details about our sexual activity to others.
You better step up girl with clean panties
Come prepared for sexual activity with clean underwear.
Don't forget your Norforms girl
Do not forget to use a feminine hygiene product before engaging in sexual activity.
Yeah, I'm standin' naked in the bathroom
I am currently nude while in the bathroom.
Sweepin' your panties with a dust pan and broom
I am cleaning up your discarded underwear using a dustpan and broom.
You leave a barrel of drawers I still sniff 'em
Even when you leave behind a large amount of underwear, I will still smell and enjoy them.
Yo Kurt stand back I need a tow truck to lift 'em
I need assistance lifting your heavy and voluminous pile of underwear.
I got lotion to pump and more Vaseline
I have personal lubricants available for sexual activity.
My fantasy to freak a honey using gasoline
It is my desire to engage in sexual activity with a woman using gasoline as a form of stimulation.
I know I scheme on 'em just like a pro
I often plan and obsess over engaging in sexual activity like a professional would.
If Dawn was home, I'll send my role to En Vogue
If the person named Dawn were present, I would have her participate in sexual activity with myself and the musical group En Vogue.
I make ya jump up and down, yo Keith, wind me up
I will bring you to a state of sexual excitement and arousal, causing you to jump and move energetically.
I'm in the closet, yo Keith, come and tie me up
I am in a closet and desire to be restrained for sexual activity.
I know you girls out there, I know you like it well
I am aware that there are women who enjoy the type of sexual activity that I am proposing.
I like pancakes, I wonder how that cat smell?
I have a sexual fetish related to pancakes and am curious about the scent of your genitals.
We in the dark, yo quick yo pull 'em to the side
We are in a dark environment and you need to quickly remove your clothing to engage in sexual activity.
Yo make it snappy, your mom's waitin' in the ride
Hurry up, your mother is waiting for you in the car.
You better go home, get ready with the masengil
You need to go home and prepare yourself for sexual activity using feminine hygiene products.
I'm comin' naked, meet me on the hill
I will arrive unclothed and expect you to meet me for sexual activity.
Everywhere, look around as I dare, you stare
Take a good look around, as I am daring and unapologetic in my behavior, even if it makes others uncomfortable.
This ain't no drum you tap the snare
This is not a lighthearted situation, but a serious matter of sexual activity.
This ain't gray bear, look around, smell the air
This is not a tame or gentle situation, but one that is intense and may have a strong scent.
Writer(s): Keith Thornton, Kurt Matlin Copyright: Kohaw Music, Kohaw Music O.B.O. Notting Dale Songs Inc., Kohaw Music Inc. O.B.O. Solid Funk Music, Kohaw Music Inc. O/B/o Reverend Tom Music, Kohaw Music Inc., Notting Hill Music (Uk) Ltd.
Contributed by Isaiah W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.