Say What
LL Cool J Lyrics

Most thugs front when they get the chance (say what?)
Many people act tough only when they think there is no risk involved.

Some thugs hit the blunt when they get the chance (say what?)
Some people turn to substance use as a way to cope with their problems.

Live thugs stack chedder, then they make plans (say what?)
Successful people focus on accumulating wealth before making plans for their future.

I, Cool J, NY2K
I am LL Cool J from New York, and it's the year 2000.

Rule milleniums with my compadres
My friends and I dominate the music scene in the new millennium.

They tounges sway with really nothing to say
Many musicians try to act cool, but they lack substance in their lyrics.

They pack guns, but I stack funds
Others may carry weapons, but I care more about making money.

I'm second to none
I am one of the best rappers out there, and no one can match my skills.

My hot streak's just begun
My career is just getting started, and I am only going to get better.

You want to bring beef? You got to serve it well-done
If someone wants to start a conflict with me, they better be ready to face the consequences.

You ran the wrong way, now you livin' on the run
If someone tries to cross me, they will regret it and have to live in fear of retaliation.

Not some, each one's a bum, every one
All of my opponents are weak and subpar compared to me.

Coughed up a lung, became my son
I defeated my opponents so soundly that they became subservient to me.

Flames I brung, platinumn weighs a ton
My lyrics are so powerful and popular that my albums sell like crazy and bring in a lot of money.

Heavy on the chest, I pitty all the rest
My skills and success are so impressive that others feel inadequate compared to me.

I put 'em to the test
I challenged my opponents and proved that they were inferior to me.

I spit it like I'm blessed
My ability to rap is so effortless and natural that it seems like a gift from a higher power.

I testify
I am confident in my skills and proclaim them to the world.

I have no need to lie
I am honest and genuine in my music and my life.

I buried many, still many want to die
I have beaten many of my opponents, but others still want to challenge me and face the same fate.

I zone out crazy, starin' don't faze me
I am so focused on my music that nothing can distract me or throw me off my game.

Got ya whole strategy shook
My talent and success have rattled my opponents and made them unsure of how to defeat me.

It's too daisy
It's too easy for me to win and succeed because I am so skilled and talented.

Clack, relaod, clack, reload
I am not afraid to use weapons to defend myself if necessary.

Got ya pictures sittin' in my lap
I have evidence of my opponents' weakness and vulnerability that I can use against them if needed.

He explode
I have defeated my opponent and left them in ruins.

Duck when you hear the rat-tat-tat
If you hear gunfire, you better take cover and protect yourself.

'Cause once you cross over baby, ain't no comin' back
If you betray me or cross me, you will face serious consequences and there is no going back.

believe that
This is not an idle threat, it is a promise.

I flows when I hit that
My creativity flows effortlessly when I am rapping.

Strive till I get that
I work hard and persistently until I achieve my goals and desires.

Never mind a set-back
I don't let obstacles or failures stop me from reaching my goals.

No time to wet that
I don't waste time or energy on unnecessary or unimportant things.

A lyrical hi-jack, you don't want to try that
I can take over a competitor's flow and make it my own, and they are no match for me in terms of rapping ability.

Creep wit' my CD, don't let 'em know you buy that
My music is so popular and influential that some people might be embarrassed to admit they enjoy it.

One in the snips, one in the whip with the low jack
I have a gun in my pocket and another one in my car that is equipped with a low-jack security system.

Call a 911 to get the LL back
If I am in danger or need help, people will call 911 to ensure that LL Cool J is protected and safe.

Original bells, LL
I am a pioneer and innovator in the music industry, and my style is distinctive and unique.

Rocked them till they fell
I have performed so well and so often that people are tired of seeing me.

Competition bailed
Other rappers have given up and left the industry because they can't compete with me.

Looked like mince green when mic had 'em swelled
My opponents looked weak and embarrassed when they had to rap against me and fell short.

Wrote all them rhymes and never gonna sell
Other rappers may have written a lot of lyrics, but they will never have the success and popularity that I do.

Meanwhile, I'm countin' prezzies in the the 'tel
While others are struggling to make money, I am enjoying the fruits of my labor and counting my earnings in a fancy hotel.

And in the meanwhile, I throw my baby in Chanelle
I am so successful and wealthy that I can afford to buy designer clothes for my children.

Unh, I'm lyrically hot tonight, come on
I am at the top of my game and performing exceptionally well tonight.

Layin' low to catch you on stage so I can run on
I am waiting in the wings to perform and take over the stage when the opportunity arises.

Matter fact, you not on my level, I throw my son on
My son is so talented that he could defeat most rappers, and they are no match for me either.

Mission is complete, technique is unique
I have achieved my goals and my style of rapping is distinctive and unparalleled.

Defeat the rhyme weak and mine ya knee-deep
I easily defeat other rappers whose skills are not up to par with mine.

Rewind a rip beats and give jeeps the heat
I can create new and exciting music by remixing old beats and adding my unique style to them.

Even if you walkin', wit' ya walkman in the street
Even if you are not a fan of rap or hip-hop, my music is so good that it is worth listening to while walking down the street.

Actin' gassed up, but you really on need
Other rappers may act confident, but they are actually struggling and in need of help.

How you countin' your paper kid, without a GED?
How can you expect to be successful if you don't have a basic education?

Slow down, let me do my thing now, hold up
Other rappers should relax and let me take the lead for a while.

Maybe that's the reason you stressed, quick to roll up
Perhaps the reason why other rappers are so anxious and quick to smoke weed is because they can't handle the pressure of competing with me.

Put the L down, picked the other LL up
Instead of smoking weed (L), I focus on my music and success (LL).

Maybe we can straighten this out before it's toe-up
Perhaps we can resolve our conflicts and issues before they become too serious or damaging.

Watch me closely, boom! I'm a blow-up
Keep an eye on me, because I am about to become even more successful and popular.

And spend the whole rest of my life stackin' dough up
I am going to continue to make a lot of money and accumulate wealth for the rest of my life.

Whoo, Vinnie Biggs, you hot with this one, dawg
Vinnie Biggs produced a great beat for this song.

Roundtree
Shoutout to Roundtree, possibly a friend or collaborator of LL Cool J.

All my peeps, my peeps, my peeps across the land
Greetings to all of my friends, fans, and supporters wherever they may be.

Know what I mean? we gonna keep gettin' paper
Do you understand what I'm saying? We are going to continue making a lot of money and becoming more successful.

This is real
My music is authentic and genuine, not fake or superficial.

Rock The Bells
My music is so good that it causes people to dance and move their bodies.

It's deeper than the deepest blue sea, dawg
The meaning and significance of my music goes beyond what most people can imagine or comprehend.

Know what I'm sayin'?
Do you understand and agree with what I am saying?

I'm feelin' it like you feelin' it
I am passionate and enthusiastic about my music, just like my fans are.

ha ha, word up
This is a lighthearted moment of humor and agreement between LL Cool J and his fans.

I'm lovin' it like you lovin' it baby
I am enjoying my success and the positive reception of my music, just like my fans are.

Rewind it, it's short
This song is so good that you might want to listen to it again from the beginning.