Questions
Loot Pack Lyrics

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Chorus:

Question, how many MC's do you know like this?
The type who can freestyle, check it I must insist
But before I stop my mic check and cock back my fist
The LP gots to MC

[Wild Child]

Let's collaborate with the sounds of fate, gather round the plate
Ya down to wait for the background chatter when I surrond the fake
Drop a soundpiece on ya ear using my mic arithmetic
To getting up my flows while I'm using my mic equipment
LP will like uplift you with beats and lyrics that shift you
Predict you need help so may The Force be with you
Since rap is like a court dismissing you like a jury
When it comes to West Coast underground,
Lootpack's enlisted yearly
Ya best be concerned if you heard that I said I
It's confirmed Jack must return like Jedi
On the cuts is DJ Romes, rocking beats my nigga Madlib

[Madlib]
Come like this with an abstract jab
Niggas mad 'cause I plan to be green forever
(Cuz whatever the cause) we'll get taken out never
You'll end up gettin' caught up in our circle
Hemmed up 'cause you forgot to put your limbs up
You can catch me with my SP or my pad and my pen
Mixed with Hen, Heineken, Juice and Gin
The California weed blend to get you open like stunts
This is dedicated to them niggas that front

Chorus:

Question, how many MC's do you know like this?
The type who can freestyle, check it I must insist
But before I stop my mic check and cock back my fist
The LP gots to MC

[Madlib]
In any city, country, state, or any center
The instrumental inventor be all up in the winter
Summer, spring, fall, never hit you with no gimmicks
Original loop beat patterns back the lyrics
So when we start to invent, niggas know the flava
Hit you off with no intent, than flip ill demented
(Well how you feel about most niggas?)
Most ya niggas comin out with that same old shit
My niggas on that brain sick
When it comes to lyrical wetting, its kinda like armaggedon
Suckers be gettin beheaded, shredded so nigga forget it
Ya fake MC's make me want to laugh
Ya niggas out for the cash but in a year y'all niggas pass

[Wild Child]
Now ease down off the treble and go threes up on the bass and
We'll drop universal for the whole Likwit organization
y'all gonna be facing (soundpieces) forms of manifestation
We'll run up in ya station and give messages to the nation
We're gonna start to neglect wack MC's who lack respect
As the lost art resurrects, I'll make all y'all want to eject
Wackness, for the simple fact Jack is
Sending this out to all of my 805 abstract friends

Chorus: 2x

Question, how many MC's do you know like this?
The type who can freestyle, check it I must insist

But before I stop my mic check and cock back my fist
The LP gots to MC

Overall Meaning

The Loot Pack's song "Questions" is a playful and bold rap that addresses the state of the hip-hop scene at the time (1999). The chorus repeats "How many MC's do you know like this? The type who can freestyle, check it I must insist. But before I stop my mic check and cock back my fist, the LP gots to MC." The emcees, Wild Child and Madlib, take turns delivering confident verses that boast their lyrical skills and unique production.

Wild Child describes his technique as "mic arithmetic" and boasts how Loot Pack will uplift listeners with beats and lyrics that shift them. He warns listeners that when it comes to the West Coast underground, you better be concerned if you haven't heard of Lootpack. Madlib raps about his ability to create green beats that last forever and his original loop beat patterns that back the lyrics. He tells listeners that they won't hit them with any gimmicks and that when they start to invent, people know the flavor. Wild Child comes back with a call to action to neglect wack MCs who lack respect, and he sends a shoutout to his "805 abstract friends."

Overall, "Questions" is a statement song that highlights the Loot Pack's unique style and confidence in their abilities. It also touches on important themes in hip-hop, such as the importance of originality, lyricism, and respect.

Line by Line Meaning

Question, how many MC's do you know like this?
How many rappers do you know who can freestyle like this?

The type who can freestyle, check it I must insist
I'm talking about rappers who can improvise, and it's important that you acknowledge it

But before I stop my mic check and cock back my fist
Before I end my performance and get ready to fight anyone who doubts us

Let's collaborate with the sounds of fate, gather round the plate
Let's work together to make something great, come together and listen

Ya down to wait for the background chatter when I surrond the fake
Are you ready to listen to the realness and ignore the fake talk in the background?

Drop a soundpiece on ya ear using my mic arithmetic
I'm going to give you a piece of my mind with my lyrical skills

LP will like uplift you with beats and lyrics that shift you
Loot Pack's music will lift you up and move you with their rhythms and words

Predict you need help so may The Force be with you
I know you need help, so I hope some kind of higher power is watching over you

Come like this with an abstract jab
I'm coming at you with an unexpected punch

The California weed blend to get you open like stunts
Weed from California will make you feel open and free like a party trick

My niggas on that brain sick
My friends are crazy talented and always pushing themselves

We'll run up in ya station and give messages to the nation
We'll take over the airwaves and send a message to the people

Wackness, for the simple fact Jack is
The reason for this is simply because I (Jack) said so

Sending this out to all of my 805 abstract friends
This is a message for all of my friends from the 805 area who have a unique and artistic style

In any city, country, state, or any center
No matter where you go, I'll be there, making music

Original loop beat patterns back the lyrics
The unique beats we create support the lyrics and make them stand out

Suckers be gettin beheaded, shredded so nigga forget it
Rappers who can't keep up with us will be cut off and forgotten

As the lost art resurrects, I'll make all y'all want to eject
As more and more skilled rappers come to the forefront, the untalented ones will be pushed aside

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