Rock The Bells
LL Cool J Lyrics

LL Cool J is hard as hell
LL Cool J is tough and resilient.

Battle anybody I don't care who you tell
LL Cool J is ready for any challenge and doesn't care who knows it.

I excel, they all fail
LL Cool J is exceptional and everyone else falls short in comparison.

Gonna crack shells, Double-L must rock the bells
LL Cool J is going to break through obstacles and make sure that his music, represented by the bells, is heard.

You've been waitin' and debatin' for oh so long
LL Cool J's fans have been anticipating his return for a long time.

Just starvin' like Marvin for a Cool J Song
LL Cool J's fans are starving for new music from him.

If you cried and thought I died, you definitely was wrong
LL Cool J is alive and well, despite rumors that he may have passed away.

It took a thought, plus I brought Cut Creator along
LL Cool J had an idea to create new music and brought his DJ, Cut Creator, on board to help him.

Thinking of E-Love down with the Cool J Force
LL Cool J remembers E-Love, another member of their crew.

Specializin' in the rhymin' for the record of course
E-Love was known for his skill in rapping and contributed to the creation of the record.

I'm a tower full of power with rain and hail
LL Cool J is a dominant force to be reckoned with, even in adverse conditions.

Cut Creator scratch the record with his fingernail
Cut Creator adds his expertise to the music by scratching the record with his fingernail.

Rock the bells
This is the title of the song and refers to LL Cool J's desire to make his music heard.

The king of crowd rockers finally is back
LL Cool J is a revered performer who has returned to the music scene.

My voice is your choice as the hottest wax
LL Cool J's vocals are highly desirable and coveted in the music industry.

True as a wizard, just a blizzard, I ain't taken no crap
LL Cool J is confident in his abilities and doesn't tolerate disrespect.

I'm rhymin' and designin' with your girl in my lap
LL Cool J is creating music while also attracting attention from women.

The bass is kickin' always stickin' 'cause you like it that way
The bass in LL Cool J's music is powerful and draws in listeners.

You think it's hotter plus it's def 'cause it's by Cool J
Listeners believe LL Cool J's music is the best because it's made by him.

Cut Creator on the fader, my right-hand man
Cut Creator is instrumental in making the music and a valuable member of the team.

We rock the bells so very well 'cause that's the name of this jam
LL Cool J and Cut Creator make great music that is represented by the sound of the bells.

Some girls will like this jam and some girls won't
Not all women will enjoy the music LL Cool J creates.

'Cause I make a lot of money and your boyfriend don't
LL Cool J is successful in the music industry and makes more money than some of his listeners' boyfriends.

LL, go to hell, gonna rock the bells
Someone is insulting LL Cool J, but he will continue to make music and be heard.

All you washed up rappers wanna do this well
LL Cool J is challenging other rappers who are not as successful as him to try and do what he does better.

Now I'm world-wide known, whether you like it or not
LL Cool J is famous all around the world, whether people appreciate his music or not.

My one man band is Cut Creator a.k.a. Philpot
Cut Creator is LL Cool J's DJ and is also known as Philpot.

He'll never skip it, only rip it when he's on the fader
Cut Creator is skilled at manipulating the turntable to make great music.

What's my DJ's name, (Cut Creator!)
LL Cool J is asking the audience to identify his DJ by name.

Now you know the episode who's on the wheels
The audience now knows who is creating the music as Cut Creator is identified.

He'll drive the cross fader like a cut mobile
Cut Creator is able to work the cross fader on the turntable with precision.

So precise with a slice that you know he's greater
Cut Creator's skills are so impressive that it's obvious he's a superior DJ.

What you know, what do you know, Earl roles the weed
LL Cool J mentions someone named Earl who is smoking weed.

I go to the store and get Old Gold
LL Cool J is referencing buying a type of cigarette.

So all you crappy lookin' nappy headed girls get back
LL Cool J is dismissing women who he perceives as unattractive.

'Cause there's a ten to one chance that you might get smacked
LL Cool J is warning these women that there is a high probability they will face physical confrontation.

The bells are circulatin' like the blood in your veins
The sound of the bells in LL Cool J's music is ubiquitous and spreads through listeners like blood in their veins.

Why are girlies on the tip, (LL's your name)
Women are attracted to LL Cool J because of his music.

Cut Creator's (good), Cool J. Is (good-good)
Both LL Cool J and Cut Creator are skilled at making music and are integral to the record's success.

You bring the Woodpecker, I'll bring the wood
LL Cool J is challenging someone to bring their best skills, and he will do the same.

The bells are wippin' and rippin' at your body and soul
The sound of the bells in LL Cool J's music is so intense that it affects listeners physically and emotionally.

Why do you like Cool J (it ain't Rock 'N' Roll)
LL Cool J's music is not necessarily considered rock and roll, so people are asked why they like it so much.

'Cause it ain't the glory days with Bruce Springsteen
LL Cool J's music is not nostalgic like Bruce Springsteen's, but is more modern and popular with younger generations.

I'm not a virgin so I know I'll make Madonna scream
LL Cool J is suggesting he is a skilled lover and could sexually satisfy someone like Madonna.

You hated Michael and Prince all the way, ever sense
Some people didn't like Michael Jackson or Prince since their beginnings.

If their beats were made of meat, then they would have to be mince
LL Cool J is suggesting that the beats made by Michael Jackson and Prince are inferior to his own.

So listen to the rhyme the lines, I rhyme on time
LL Cool J's rapping is precise and rhythmic.

He'll cut the record in a second, make your DJ Look blind
Cut Creator can manipulate the turntable so fast that other DJs would look bad in comparison.

So all you Jheri Curl suckers wearin' high-heel boots
LL Cool J is insulting people who wear Jheri curls and high-heel boots, seen as effeminate or not masculine.

Like ballerinas, what I mean is you're a fruit-loop troop
These people are described as being like ballerinas and possibly homosexual.

All you gonna-be, wanna-be, when will you learn
LL Cool J is calling out aspiring rappers and suggesting that they aren't good enough to succeed.

Wanna be like Cool J you gotta wait your turn
To become as successful as LL Cool J, one must wait their turn and work hard.

Some suckers don't like me, but I'm not concerned
LL Cool J doesn't care about people who dislike him or his music.

Six G's for twenty minutes is the pay I earn
LL Cool J gets paid $6,000 for a 20-minute performance.

I'm growin' and glowin' like a forest blaze
LL Cool J is constantly improving and getting better, like a forest fire (metaphorically).

Do you like Michael Jackson? (We like Cool J!)
LL Cool J is asking if people like Michael Jackson, with the implication being that they should like him instead.

That's right, I'm on the mic with the help of the bells
LL Cool J's music is aided by the sound of the bells.

And no delayin' what I'm sayin' as I'm rockin' you well
LL Cool J isn't holding back and is delivering a great performance, rocking his audience.