I'm Blowin' Up
Kool Moe Dee Lyrics

I'm T-N-T
I am a force to be reckoned with

And I just can't lose
I am confident in my abilities and will not be defeated

An emcee with a fuse
I am a skilled rapper with explosive talent

When it's lit I hit
When I'm on fire, I deliver impressive performances

With the lyrical wit
I possess clever wordplay in my rhymes

Of a scientist
My rhymes are calculated and precise

Tryin' this
I am attempting to showcase my skills

Sugar coated
My rhymes may seem sweet, but they have a powerful impact

Rhyme loaded
My verses are filled with impactful lyrics

With gunpowder
My words have explosive energy

Now see how the
Observe the reaction

Crowd will yell louder
The audience's excitement and enthusiasm will increase

Now the
And now

Rhyme is dropped
My verse is delivered

You hear a pop
You can hear the impact of my words

You think it's a shot
You may mistake the intensity of my lyrics for a gunshot

But you just can't stop
My rhymes captivate you and you can't resist listening

Your heart vibrates
I have a profound effect on your emotions

At my rate
Due to the speed and intensity of my flow

So why wait
There is no need to delay, embrace my music now

I hate to be irate
I dislike being angry, but my emotions intensify my rhymes

Anger causes rhyme combustion
My anger fuels the power of my lyrics

Like a tornado winds start gustin'
My rage unleashes a storm-like effect in my verses

Rhymes unload reload and explode
My verses are delivered with force and impact

Riding on the same wave Malcolm X rode
I draw inspiration from Malcolm X's powerful message

On a higher level cause I left the rest
I have surpassed my competitors and reached a superior level

Outcast outlast f- the press
I defy the media and continue to succeed despite their criticism

When I hit it's like a bulldozer
My impact is strong and unstoppable

Boom and there goes ya
I make a powerful impact that can't be ignored

Whole world up in smoke
My success and impact will leave the world amazed and changed

Cause when I go I go for broke
I give my all and leave nothing behind

Yo I'm on the hyped tip
I am energized and enthusiastic about my craft

I get on the mic with
When I grab the microphone

Tunnel vision
I am focused solely on my performance

Cause I'm mic whipped
I am controlled and influenced by the power of the microphone

Strung from the lung to tongue
My words flow naturally from my lungs to my tongue

I breathe rhymes
I effortlessly create rhymes

That come from
That originate from

A zone that's hidden
A place within me that is not easily accessible

And forbidden
It is forbidden for others to enter this sacred place

If any man enters
If someone were to try to access

Good riddance
They are better off leaving

Cause a mortal mind
An ordinary person's mind

Is just no contest
They cannot compete with me

The rhyme zone
The realm of rhyming and wordplay

Is my conquest
It is my territory to conquer and dominate

The Twilight Zone
An otherworldly dimension

Will seem like child's play
Compared to my skills, it will appear easy

Am I a genius
Is it fair to say that I am exceptionally talented

I'll say
Indeed, I am

I'm so cool
I am incredibly composed and confident

And yet so hyped
While being calm, I am also full of excitement and energy

When I'm on the mic
When I am performing

It's something like
It can be compared to

World War II
The intensity and impact resembles a war

Remember Pearl Harbor
Recall the surprise attack and its aftermath

Fireworks
A spectacular display of energy and power

But don't bother
Do not worry

To run for cover
There is no escape or hiding from my talent

You don't escape
No one can avoid

On record
Recorded music

Compact disc or tape
Regardless of the medium used

Once you play it
Once you listen to it

The fuse is lit
The impact of my music begins

An explosion
An eruption of energy and talent

You gettin' hit
The listener is struck by my music

Rhythmic prophecies
My verses predict and speak truth

Visions visions I foresee
I have the ability to foresee the future through my art

Me blowin' up in your face
My success and impact are undeniable and impossible to ignore

Now stop to see
Pause to witness

Smoke fumes
The remnants and aftermath of my explosive talent

In the shape of a mushroom
Forming a cloud-like shape resembling a mushroom

Cloud the room
Covering the space with a mysterious and captivating atmosphere

Cause I went boom
My impact was explosive and powerful

I'll light the sky
I will illuminate and captivate the artistic landscape

Like Halley's Comet
Similar to the rare appearance of Halley's Comet

When it comes to rap
When it pertains to the genre of rap music

I'm it
I am the embodiment of excellence and talent

I'm blowin' up
I am becoming increasingly successful and influential

For the fans that crave
To satisfy the desires of supporters

Hip hop with relevance
Rap music that is meaningful and significant

I'm here to save
My purpose is to rescue and preserve the art form

Rap from an early grave
To prevent rap from being overlooked or obsolete

Like a god I gave
In a god-like manner, I bestowed

Life to the mic
I brought energy and vitality to the microphone

As I watch it enslave
Observing how my art captivates and controls

All the sellouts
Those who prioritize commercial success over artistic integrity

Who yell out
Who boast and proclaim

Obscenities and spell out
Vulgar language and explicitly express

Money to propell out
Using money as a tool to escape from the struggles of life

Of the ghetto
Of a disadvantaged and impoverished neighborhood

But like Othello
Similar to the tragic Shakespearean character

You kill the mic
You destroy the essence and impact of the microphone

A cappella
Without any instrumental accompaniment

You're in the rap cellar
You are in a state of failure and irrelevance in the rap industry

You rap like
Your style of rapping resembles

Rap is a dash for cash
You prioritize making money over the artistry of rap music

You'll run out of gas
You will eventually lose your energy and creativity

It's a marathon
Rap is a long and enduring journey

How long can you last
How much endurance and longevity can you sustain

With repetitious nothing
With uninspired and repetitive content

Renditions of something
Poor imitations of meaningful and original work

You can't create
You are unable to produce original and impactful work

So you imitate the pumpin'
Therefore, you mimic the energy and style of successful artists

Only the strongest
Only those with great strength and talent

Can last the longest
Can endure and thrive for an extended period

I last
I remain present and successful

My reign is the longest
My dominance and influence have persisted for a significant time

In hip-hop history
Compared to the entire genre's timeline

Check the book
Refer to the records and evidence

Victory after victory
Repeated and consistent successes

Man look
Pay attention and observe

Rappin' is a science
Rap music follows a systematic and deliberate approach

The mic is an appliance
The microphone is a tool used to create and perform rap music

So I applied it
I utilized and harnessed its power

To an alliance of words
To the connection and fusion of meaningful lyrics

Put 'em in a rhyme zone
I placed them within a realm of poetic composition

Blow 'em up
To cause an explosive impact with these rhymes

Like a time bomb
Similar to a ticking time bomb, these lyrics will explode

Other emcees
Fellow rappers

Caught the debris
They are affected by the aftermath and influence of my music

Little bits and pieces of me
They have incorporated fragments of my style and impact into their own work

Put my ideas on
Adopt and incorporate my creative concepts

A track you laid
A musical arrangement you have created

Is like pulling my pen
It is similar to extracting my creative ideas

Like a grenade
Similar to the explosive power of a grenade

I'm blowin' up
I am becoming increasingly successful and influential

Clap
Applaud

Your hands to that
Show appreciation and support for that

Old track that brought back
A classic song that revived and reintroduced

The man that rap
The artist who excels in rapping

Better than the next man
Superior to other rappers

I take an ex-fan
I convert someone who was once a fan of another rapper

And make 'em rock harder than any other can
I inspire and motivate them to become even better than their peers

Whoever didn't understand
Those who failed to comprehend

My game plan
My strategic approach

Should feel ashamed
They should experience embarrassment

Like a lame
Similar to a person who lacks skill and talent

Cause I'm the same man
I have remained true to myself and my abilities

That ran the rap yard for years
I have been a prominent figure in the rap industry for a significant period of time

Worked hard for years
I have dedicated countless hours and effort to my craft

Never got paid slaved and starved for years
Despite my hard work and dedication, I did not receive proper compensation and endured hardships for a long time

Then other rappers came off
Suddenly, other rappers emerged and gained popularity

With rhymes that were soft
These artists had weak and unimpressive lyrics

I went with the flow
I adapted to the changing trends and styles

And you said that I fell off
You claimed that I lost my relevance and talent

Don't be bogus
Don't be dishonest or unfair

Where's your focus
What are you really paying attention to

Did what I had to do to make you take notice
I took the necessary steps to grab your attention

Now the dollar's rolling
Now I am achieving financial success

No more holding
No longer struggling or being held back

Back the rap attack I'm back on top controlling
I have regained my position of influence and power in the rap industry

The whole rap game again
I am dominating and shaping the entire rap genre once more

Like I did way back when
Similar to my early success and impact

Def Jam was a dream I mean
At the time, the success of Def Jam Records was just an aspiration

I was slaying men
I was defeating and outshining my opponents

I opened my eyes realized and revised
I gained awareness and made adjustments

How to get paid
How to earn a proper income

Money was made
I began to generate significant wealth

Cause I'm wise
Because I am intelligent and informed

Enough to do anything
Capable of accomplishing anything

So I did it
Therefore, I took action and achieved success

Weak rappers forget it
Incompetent rappers should not even attempt to compete

We've passed the time
We have moved beyond a certain era

Of the nickel and dime rhyme
Of modest and insignificant lyrics

The proof is in the pudding
The evidence of my success is undeniable

That's why I'm blowin' up
That is why I am becoming increasingly successful and influential

Whoever thinks he wants some
Anyone who believes they are ready to face me

He don't want none
They do not truly desire a confrontation

He's got to be insane
They must be mentally unstable

Or plain dumb
Or incredibly unintelligent

But if you think
However, if you believe

You got something to prove
You have a point to establish

Jump make your move
Take action and demonstrate your abilities

But come in a tank
Prepare yourself for a fierce battle

And ten suits of armor
Equip yourself with significant protection

I won't whip ya
I will not defeat you easily

I'll bomb ya
I will bring destruction upon you

When you're on fire
Even when you are at your best

It still ain't enough
Your efforts are still insufficient

Cause I won't just bury you boy
I will not simply defeat you

I'll blow ya up
I will completely annihilate you