Jingling Baby
LL Cool J Lyrics

(They're jingling, baby) Go 'head, baby
LL Cool J is encouraging the listener to flaunt and celebrate their earring accessories

They call me Uncle L, Future of the Funk
LL Cool J introduces himself as the nickname Uncle L and declares himself as the future of the funk music genre

Records I recorded minus all the junk
LL Cool J boasts that his records are without any filler material

People spread gossip and believe what they must
LL Cool J believes that people enjoy spreading rumors about him, regardless of whether or not they are true

While I slam dunk fags and make em bite the dust
LL Cool J is claiming to physically dominate and overpower his opponents, using a slur against the LGBTQ+ community

A minute is needed to make a phony roni bleed
LL Cool J asserts that he can easily defeat his opponents with minimal effort in a minute of battle rap

And put him in a bucket like it's chicken feed
LL Cool J makes a violent analogy for the ease with which he can defeat his opponents

Check out the, pick of the litter, not a quitter, I'm nice y'all
LL Cool J describes himself as a top pick for success and asserts that he will never give up

And I'ma dust you off and dust you off twice
LL Cool J claims that he can easily defeat his opponents multiple times without getting tired

You never heard this so observant all hysterical
LL Cool J suggests that his listeners have never heard such amazing rhymes before, leading them to excitedly and emotionally react to his music

Fan-natics of the Asiatic miracle man
LL Cool J claims that his fans are obsessed with him and his impressive rhyming skills

Prominent, dominant, McCoy and I'm Real
LL Cool J asserts his power and authenticity with a play on words, referencing his real name James Todd Smith

If you're another brother's fan? Forget how you feel
LL Cool J suggests that his music is so superior that other rappers' fans should switch allegiances

Cause he's so-so, I got the instinct
LL Cool J claims that other rappers are mediocre and that he has a unique talent for making hits

They call me Deputy Dog, now put your ass in the clink
LL Cool J asserts his authority and compares himself to a law enforcement officer, telling his opponent to surrender

Innovating, devastating, and dope on the single now
LL Cool J cites his own excellence with three adjectives, implying that he is unstoppable in his music

Let me see your earrings jingle
LL Cool J repeats his encouragement for listeners to show off their jewelry

I chopped you, chewed you, baked you and fucked you
LL Cool J uses graphic imagery to describe violently defeating his opponent

That shit you pop, you need to stop, you're kind of rude you
LL Cool J chastises other rappers for copying his style and being disrespectful to the originator

No good nigga-boo trying to base
LL Cool J disparages other rappers for their subpar rhyming skills

How we living Holmes? Get out my face!
LL Cool J dismisses an irrelevant question and demands that the other person move away

I'm complete, in effect, and I can't fall
LL Cool J asserts that he is perfect and unstoppable in his music career

I rise, surprise, and I advise you all
LL Cool J claims to impress and shock his audience while giving them advice

To stand back and peep, don't sleep or doubt
LL Cool J tells his audience to pay attention and appreciate his unique talent

My skill'll get I'll, I turn the mother out
LL Cool J promotes his own skills and asserts that they are capable of impressing everyone

I'm top-notch, you're still playing hop-scotch
LL Cool J claims to be superior to other rappers who are still learning and growing

Now I'ma do ya while the party people watch
LL Cool J promises to defeat an opponent publicly and in front of a crowd

You're real funny, you really try to go for yours
LL Cool J mocks an opponent who is not quite good enough to compete at his skill level

But I know why: you ain't had no dough before
LL Cool J suggests that his opponent is desperate for fame and money, which is why he is trying to compete with LL's superior skills

So you tried and lied to drain my fame
LL Cool J asserts that an opponent has spread false rumors about him to try to diminish his reputation

This ain't a game, yo, you know my name
LL Cool J aggressively reminds his opponent that he is the superior rapper

Forget all the MC's who like to mingle
LL Cool J suggests that other rappers who try to work together and collaborate are not as good as he is

Yo baby, let me see your earrings jingle
LL Cool J repeats his encouragement for his listeners to show off their jewelry

When you first walked in, I ain't know what to think
LL Cool J describes being surprised by someone's presence

You grabbed the microphone like your {shit} don't stink
LL Cool J criticizes an opponent for being overly confident

And tried to run down that, I can't get over that
LL Cool J can't believe that his opponent tried to diss him in their performance

Bullshit you were sayin', you call that a battle rap?
LL Cool J criticizes an opponent's rhyming skills and questions their ability to compete in a battle rap

How you gonna go against an army with a handgun?
LL Cool J compares his own strength to that of an army and questions how a weaker opponent could hope to compete

I'm Cool J, yo you don't understand, son
LL Cool J reminds his opponent who he is and asserts his superior skills again

I'm a legend, on top of that I'm livin'
LL Cool J believes that he is a living and breathing legend in the music industry

Now you look stupid like that {bitch} Ms. Givens
LL Cool J compares his opponent's foolishness to the public image of Robin Givens as a foolish person

Whoever geesed you up, nah, how should I say it?
LL Cool J suggests that someone misled his opponent

Whoever set you up, they knew just how to play it
LL Cool J suggests that his opponent was set up by someone who knew how to mess with his head

Cause man, YO, I feel for you brother
LL Cool J mocks his opponent's weakness and implies that he feels sorry for him

I'm a bad (Word to my mother!)
LL Cool J asserts his credibility as a rapper and promises to cause trouble for his opponents

Taking out suckers while the ladies pucker
LL Cool J boasts that he impresses women and defeats his opponents at the same time

And rolling over niggas like a redneck trucker
LL Cool J uses imagery to suggest that he easily dominates his opponents

Lemme see your earrings jingle
LL Cool J repeats his encouragement for listeners to show off their jewelry

Yeah baby, you know what I mean?
LL Cool J reassures his audience that they understand his message

You be like jingling crazy, word
LL Cool J is admiring his listeners' jewelry and suggesting that it is impressive

(yeah yeah yeah)
LL Cool J repeats a sound effect to emphasize his enthusiasm

All over this funky beat
LL Cool J emphasizes the beat and groove of his music

Can't believe you tried to grip the same mic as me
LL Cool J is surprised that his opponent tried to compete with him

Your grip's too weak, you can't hold it, B
LL Cool J mocks his opponent's physical weakness

You can dream of making progress and getting this nice
LL Cool J encourages his opponent to look up to him and aspire to his level of success

But when I roll up, it's like Hip Hop Vice
LL Cool J suggests that he is a force to be reckoned with, like the TV show Miami Vice

I serve to curbs, I never swerve I'm superb
LL Cool J boasts that he is an amazing rapper and never loses focus

Every word you heard played tricks on your nerves
LL Cool J suggests that his rhymes are so amazing that they make his listeners excited and nervous

You played your hand, lost track of your plan
LL Cool J suggests that his opponent made a mistake and lost their focus

When I show up, I blow up, end of story, my man
LL Cool J asserts that his arrival is the end of his opponent's career and he will dominate them soundly

I'm a play you like a poker chip, that's what you get
LL Cool J suggests that his opponent is a weak and insignificant player in his eyes

I bet your fret, sweat, and regret you met
LL Cool J suggests that his opponent is nervous and regrets having to compete with LL

The titan of fighting, exciting when writing, you trifling toy-boy
LL Cool J boasts of his strength and the excitement he brings to his writing, and insults his opponent as a weak toy

I gotta enlighten, so start biting
LL Cool J suggests that his opponents should study his rhyming style and try to copy him

You know you can't create and get mean like this
LL Cool J asserts that his opponents can't compete with him on his own level and that they have to resort to insults

When I'm on the court, G, it's strictly swish!
LL Cool J uses a basketball analogy to suggest that he always succeeds and never fails when he competes

When it's all over, said and done, my friend
LL Cool J implies that he will always be the winner in any competition he enters

They say, "That {bad motherfucker} just scored again"
LL Cool J suggests that he is always impressing people with his skills and charisma

So take a step back, give me some room to wreck shop
LL Cool J warns his opponents to give him space and stay out of his way if they don't want to be defeated

Here's your token back, you're getting off at the next stop
LL Cool J dismisses his opponent and tells them that they are about to be defeated and removed from the competition

I'ma deliver and give a speech with vigor
LL Cool J promises to give his all and put on an amazing performance

I drink some Olde E and start waxing (niggas)
LL Cool J suggests that he is enjoying himself with a drink and is ready to defeat his opponents easily