Hush
Krs One Lyrics


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Uh-huh, whatchu thought? Uh-huh, we was done?
Uh-huh, whatchu thought?! Yeah, yeah
Yeah, whatchu thought? Uhh, uhh, uhh
Yo, yo, back again! What's that? Back again!
What's that? Word! see'mon
A North Face and skully hat don't MAKE YOU A THUG
A army suit, a pair of Timbs don't MAKE YOU A THUG
An ill mug and a gat don't MAKE YOU A THUG
A real thug is a thug that's HUSH!
A North Face and skully hat don't MAKE YOU A THUG
A army suit, a pair of Timbs don't MAKE YOU A THUG
An ill mug and a gat don't MAKE YOU A THUG
A real thug is a thug that's HUSH!
Yo, yo, yo, check it, check it
Let us begin, KRS, winnin again, KRS-One did it again
KRS bigger than them, look at them they bit it again
I think my gun just gonna start clickin again
Click-clack, I always spit back
Anybody call my name I go get that
In fact we draggin 'em out, to a deserted route
The teacher returns, you must learn, the word is out
No doubt highly respected, Front Page Records
Off the hook, yet still connected
Are you teachin yourself, teachin yourself?
I'm like history repeatin itself
"Criminal Minded", you've been blinded again
Lookin for my style you can't find it again
You can find these others that may sound like Kris
but when it comes to the hands they don't get down like Kris!
They never ran up in the clubs with a hundred thugs
Never had the respect of Crips and Bloods
Never knew B.O., they never knew Big Pun
They never battled MC's, they never bust they gun
They don't know that, all they know is that show DAT
That's Digital Audio Tape if you don't know that
Now go back and get my name correct
'fore I snatch that platinum from 'round your neck
A doo rag a platinum chain don't MAKE YOU A THUG
A fat ride with chrome don't MAKE YOU A THUG
That tough guy talk don't MAKE YOU A THUG
A real thug is a thug that's HUSH!
A doo rag a platinum chain don't MAKE YOU A THUG
A fat ride with chrome don't MAKE YOU A THUG
That tough guy talk don't MAKE YOU A THUG
A real thug is a thug that's HUSH!
Word, yeah yeah, uh-huh, yo
Yo, yo, yo (hit 'em Kris!)
What mean the world to me? H-I-P, H-O-P
And S-I-M, O-N-E
And G-O-D, I stay low key
I go down to hell, and slap up Satan
Then return to heaven, where Scott LaRock is waitin
Resurrection, just like my brown complexion
when I speak, I don't need protection from the heat
I walk these streets and I'm quick to hit first
Throw on any beat I'll be quick to spit first
and rip town, I take one look around
And all you hear is, "Get down, get down, get down!"
Knowledge Reigns Supreme, I stay on blast
That's why these rappers want me to go on last
That's the truth, that's the fact, that's the deal
Forget sex appeal, my tech is real
And my rep is real, K-are-S
Woo-woop-woop! That's the sound of E-M-S
The rag on your head, it best stay white
Cause I can turn that red in a mintue a-ight?
Now go back and get my name correct
'fore I snatch them diamonds from 'round your neck
Once again, get my name correct
'fore I snatch that platinum from 'round your neck
A North Face and skully hat don't MAKE YOU A THUG
A army suit, a pair of Timbs don't MAKE YOU A THUG
An ill mug and a gat don't MAKE YOU A THUG
A real thug is a thug that's HUSH!
A doo rag a platinum chain don't MAKE YOU A THUG
A fat ride with chrome don't MAKE YOU A THUG
That tough guy talk don't MAKE YOU A THUG
A real thug is a thug that's HUSH!
Yeah.. yeah.. yo, yo, yo
To all my heads who want to see an improvement
in hip-hop culture, join this movement
We need more glocks than my man Freddie Foxxx
The knowledge I spit to the click it don't stop
That hardcore God-core, ready to start war
Rock more shock more top your pop tour
I'm sure I'll drop the grade to zero
When the teacher return, I don't chase DeNiro
Like where yo? Where yo? They livin in fear yo
It's a jungle sometime, but I got my spear yo
The album's called "Sneak Attack", that's what it is
KRS-One spittin facts to kids
A army suit, a pair of Timbs don't MAKE YOU A THUG
That tough guy talk don't MAKE YOU A THUG
An ill mug and a gat don't MAKE YOU A THUG
A real thug is a thug that's HUSH!
A doo rag a platinum chain don't MAKE YOU A THUG
A North Face and skully hat don't MAKE YOU A THUG




A fat ride with chrome don't MAKE YOU A THUG
A real thug is a thug that's HUSH!

Overall Meaning

In Krs One's song "Hush," the rapper challenges the notion of what it means to be a "thug." He suggests that North Face jackets, skully hats, army suits, and Timbs do not make one a "thug." Similarly, a tough guy talk, an ill mug, and a gat (gun) also do not make someone a "thug." In reality, a real thug is someone who remains silent, keeps their actions and behaviors unknown, and does not feel the need to broadcast their "thugness." Krs One argues that this is the true mark of a "thug" - someone who acts in a way that earns respect without needing to broadcast it to the world.


"Hush" builds upon Krs One's reputation as a preeminent figure in the hip-hop community. He has been known for his political commentary, and this song demonstrates his desire to challenge prevailing ideologies within hip-hop culture. He encourages listeners to look beyond superficial markers of toughness, such as fancy cars and jewelry, and instead focus on actions and character.


Overall, "Hush" is a provocative song that challenges commonly held beliefs about what it means to be a "thug." It encourages listeners to think beyond the superficialities and focus on the actions of an individual, regardless of their outward appearance or reputation.


Line by Line Meaning

Uh-huh, whatchu thought? Uh-huh, we was done?
Did you really think we were finished? We're not!


A North Face and skully hat don't MAKE YOU A THUG
Simply wearing a North Face and skully hat does not make you a thug.


A army suit, a pair of Timbs don't MAKE YOU A THUG
Even wearing an army uniform or Timberland boots does not make you a thug.


An ill mug and a gat don't MAKE YOU A THUG
Even having a mean mug and a gun does not make you a thug.


A real thug is a thug that's HUSH!
A true thug is one who keeps quiet and doesn't need to show off their toughness.


Let us begin, KRS, winnin again, KRS-One did it again
Let's start this off by acknowledging that KRS-One is back and winning again.


"Criminal Minded", you've been blinded again
You're stuck on the album "Criminal Minded" and haven't realized KRS-One has moved on to new material.


Now go back and get my name correct 'fore I snatch that platinum from 'round your neck
Make sure you pronounce KRS-One's name correctly or he'll take your platinum chain.


A doo rag a platinum chain don't MAKE YOU A THUG
Even wearing a doo rag and a platinum chain doesn't make you a thug.


That tough guy talk don't MAKE YOU A THUG
Just acting tough and talking big doesn't make you a thug.


What mean the world to me? H-I-P, H-O-P
Hip-hop means everything to KRS-One.


And S-I-M, O-N-E
Simone, the daughter of KRS-One, is also important to him.


And G-O-D, I stay low key
KRS-One is religious and keeps a low profile when it comes to this topic.


I go down to hell, and slap up Satan
KRS-One is unafraid of facing evil and will even stand up to Satan.


Then return to heaven, where Scott LaRock is waitin
After battling evil, KRS-One will return to heaven where his friend and former DJ Scott LaRock is waiting for him.


Knowledge Reigns Supreme, I stay on blast
KRS-One believes that knowledge is power and he will keep spreading this message.


That's why these rappers want me to go on last
Other rappers respect KRS-One and want him to perform last during shows.


To all my heads who want to see an improvement in hip-hop culture, join this movement
KRS-One invites those who would like to improve hip-hop culture to join him.


We need more glocks than my man Freddie Foxxx
KRS-One thinks there should be more guns in hip-hop to make it more powerful.


The knowledge I spit to the click it don't stop
KRS-One will keep sharing his knowledge with the world through his music.


It's a jungle sometime, but I got my spear yo
The world can be harsh, but KRS-One is ready to face it with his weapons.


The album's called "Sneak Attack", that's what it is
The name of KRS-One's album is "Sneak Attack" and that's exactly what it is.


KRS-One spittin facts to kids
KRS-One is sharing truth and knowledge with young people through his music.




Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RONNIE JACKSON, LARRY NIX, ISAAC CARREE, QUINNES PARKER, FREDRICK PARKER

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