Rubba Love
Kool Keith Lyrics

I see you moving your feet, bopin' ya head
I notice you dancing and nodding along to the music

Noddin' ya head, dropin' ya head
Continuing to nod and groove to the rhythm

The sounds of the phantom, kickin' on the dance floor
The music is captivating and energizing the crowd

You move and boogie more
You can't help but dance and have a good time

I represent for the world like the president
I am a global figure, respected and recognized like the president

Strong as a bag of dust, style like an elephant
I am powerful and my unique style is unforgettable

No rapper out there, MC's on my public hair
No other rapper can compare to me, they're just insignificant

Girls stare, section 8, I'm on welfare
Women are attracted to me, despite my financial situation

Collectin' papes and hearing whack city tapes
I am making money and listening to terrible music

You in the fruit crew rappin' with a bunch of grapes
You are associating with a group of weak and unimpressive rappers

I see MC's on videos and the music box
I observe other rappers on music videos and TV shows

That story's weak that your mean and you're bustin' glocks
Your claims of being tough and dangerous are unconvincing and weak

You're just an old stone kid, pebble throwin' rocks
You are insignificant and your attempts to make an impact are futile

I'd rather drive and ooh with your girl friend
I would prefer to spend time with your girlfriend in an intimate manner

Your man is ugly the kid look like Gentle Ben
Your boyfriend is unattractive and resembles Gentle Ben

Don't get hype 'cause your style man ain't my type
Don't get excited because your style doesn't appeal to me

You better step off I see it in your eye
You should back off because I can sense your intentions

Back again my friend, I drop you spin the record
I have returned and I provide the music while you DJ

One stations' confused and the others can't check it
Some radio stations are unsure about playing my music while others are unable to understand its quality

You playin' stuff to me that sounds local
You are playing music that lacks originality and appeal

I didn't even hear it down south in Acapulco
Even in Acapulco, a popular tourist destination, your music is not being played

I write national, you play it for the whole world
My music is written for a global audience, while you only play it locally

Brothers with the perm and girls with the Jheri Curl
There are men with permed hair and women with Jheri Curls in the audience

So many rapper, I have to call Sandman
There are numerous rappers, so I need to bring in Sandman, a fictional character who puts people to sleep

Do, do in the pollo and everybody's whack, man
Everyone is mediocre and unimpressive in the rap game

I watch BET and MTV
I watch BET and MTV, popular television channels for music content

Around the globe all the girls wanna see me
Women from all over the world desire to see me

I'm in your club tonight, I can wear a suit
I am present at the club tonight and I can dress formally

With my man Malik, L.O., spendin' mega loot
I am accompanied by my friends Malik and L.O., spending a large amount of money

My pockets fat, my Caddy with a diamondback
I have a lot of money and I drive a Cadillac with a diamondback design

Mature honey's get wet, wanna hit the sack
Attractive and experienced women are interested in getting intimate with me

I count 10 though and throw it on a Coup De Ville
I count $10,000 and spend it on a luxurious car

I'm up in Burbank with acres out in Cherry Hill
I am in Burbank, a wealthy neighborhood with large properties in Cherry Hill

I'm livin' stupid and people think I'm Bob Barker
I am living an extravagant and luxurious lifestyle, causing people to compare me to Bob Barker, known for his hosting on The Price Is Right

With my food stamps, I'm home watchin' Archie Bunker
Despite my wealth, I still receive government assistance and spend my time watching Archie Bunker, a fictional character from a sitcom

My neighbor's nosy, that old lady Rosie
My neighbor, an old lady named Rosie, is constantly prying into my business

Sucka's in the musical biz think they know me
Incompetent individuals in the music industry believe they understand me

They buyin' charts and flicks in the Billboard
They are manipulating the charts and purchasing spots in the Billboard rankings

Can't rap for crap with nerve to hold a mic chord
They cannot rap well, yet they have the audacity to hold a microphone

I cut radio waves with a Zoro Sword
I dominate the airwaves with my exceptional skills, like Zoro with his sword

You think I'm small lady in the red Ford
You underestimate my abilities, comparing me to an insignificant woman in a red Ford

You in the mirror lookin' in my face
You are fixated on my expression in the mirror

Ah ha, so that's how it is?
You have finally understood the true nature of the situation

Third and Lex I fix my radio a sudden change
At the intersection of Third Avenue and Lexington Avenue, I adjust my radio and experience a sudden shift in music

That R&B live band with singers sounds strange
The live R&B band with singers sounds unusual and unfamiliar

Everybody's a fool if you think it's cool
Everyone is foolish if they believe this strange music is actually cool

Sittin' with Ex-Lax on the potty stool
In an unpleasant situation, akin to sitting on a toilet while using Ex-Lax, a laxative

I got tissue for you in the projects
I have assistance and resources available for you in the low-income housing projects

Playin' the bomb drinkin' Balantine X
I am enjoying myself, listening to great music and drinking Balantine X, a brand of beer

I see brothers in cars pump they Alpine
I observe men in their cars, playing loud music on their Alpine sound systems

They bought Snoop Dog and want a free tape of mine
They purchased Snoop Dog's music and now want my music for free

Shame on you baby paw you so cheap
I am disappointed in your behavior, you are being frugal and stingy

I hop in a Cadillac and drive up the street
I casually get into a Cadillac and drive down the street

I see my man, my tape he bought in his hand
I encounter my friend who has purchased a copy of my music

He got green stacks and props in a rubber band
He has a large amount of money and praise for my music, kept in a rubber band

I'm on the wheel side drivin' on the left side
I am on the driver's side, driving on the left side of the road

Checkin' out honey dips and freaks on the westside
I am observing attractive women and interesting individuals on the west side of town

I got big blow and all sorts of Bubble Yum
I have expensive drugs and various flavors of bubblegum

Bad breath kids step, rappers need chewing gum
Untalented rappers need to freshen up their skills, just like kids with bad breath need chewing gum

I'm like De La, droppin' kickin' more soul
Similar to De La Soul, I deliver engaging and soulful music

Sounds are new and they drum machines sound old
The beats are fresh and modern, while the drum machines sound outdated

Lyrical dummies, I make 'em turn do a summy
I make untalented rappers look foolish and unable to compete

Girls surprised I'm black and I'm not bummy
Women are taken aback that I am a successful black man who is not in poverty

I ride the train and still flip out on your brain
Even when I take public transportation, I am still creatively impressive

I move your dome to a lot lift it with a crane
I provoke your thoughts and elevate your mind to new heights

You on my D head get back off my chisel
You are bothering me and need to back off

Chic a chic, ah wee
Expressing satisfaction and enjoyment

Don't get jealous your heart pumps rubba love, rubba love
Do not feel envious, instead embrace love and compassion

Yeah this goes out to all the people in the world
This message is intended for everyone in the world

Who are still jealous
Who continue to feel envy or resentment towards others

Jealous of the next man, jealous of the next girl
Feeling envious of both men and women

That's right, still jealous, ha ha, ha ha, ha ha, ha
Confirming the persistent existence of jealousy with a sense of amusement