Psycho
Lords of the Underground Lyrics

The year is 1971.
The setting of the song is established to be in 1971.

Now comes the first of the children of Roton
The birth of a new era of funky music is beginning.

Lords of the Underground witness the birth of the funky child
The band is reveling in the development of this new music genre.

Doitall hit 'em
Doitall begins to rap and share his own contribution.

Born with the funk from the womb of Brenda
The funky child was born with an innate sense of rhythm and music.

See I likes the Lords but you used to dig The Spinners
Although the listener may have once preferred The Spinners, they are now enjoying the sound of Lords of the Underground.

First with the style from the birth canal
The funky child's style was present even at birth.

And now I got the flav' to make the crowd go wild
The artist has developed their skill to be able to entertain and excite the audience.

Do dig it (screams) oh watch me kick it
The artist is expressing their enthusiasm for their own style.

I'm taking no shorts unless this ?girl from my midget?
The artist is asserting their worth and not settling for anything less.

I packs the piece more than chicken packed grease
The artist is well-armed.

I'm nearly knocking boots, but if not I'll knock teeth
The artist is not afraid to fight if necessary.

Wha'! Gaga, ooh cries the baby
The artist is using sound effects and onomatopoeia to create a playful environment.

Smacked on the ass now the Doitall's crazy
Doitall is acting wild and energetic.

No rattles or playpens, the crowds what I'm rapping
The artist is focused on their music and entertaining the audience.

And yes I do Reruns, as if this boy was happening
The artist is referencing television programs from their childhood.

Now January 14th has birthed the funk one
The funky child's birth is celebrated, and considered important enough to commemorate.

The D-Day for Dupree and yes I'm funk-ay
The day of the funky child's birth is significant and worth celebrating.

I got you bobbing to the funky style
The artist's music is making the listener move and dance.

K-Def let 'em know here comes the funky child
K-Def announces the arrival of this new funky era.

Yeah, born in the underground of Newark,
The genre of funky music was borne of a gritty, urban environment.

Now witness the birth of Mr. Funkee
A new artist, Mr. Funkee, is born and ready to make their mark on the music scene.

The fifth of the terror, it's the return of Funky Kreuger
Another new artist, Funky Kreuger, is introduced.

A.K. Anger, but yo that's Mr. Funkee Wallbanger
Mr. Funkee's stage name is a combination of different words and phrases.

Conceived in the fire by you warned through disasters
Mr. Funkee's music was born out of difficult and challenging circumstances.

The funky child was taught to the ways of the masters
The new artists in the funky genre learned from those who mastered the craft before them.

Mr. Funkee, yes girl the black mack is back
Mr. Funkee is confident, and refers to himself as a ladies' man.

Here to kick my funky style, funky this and funky that
Mr. Funkee is sharing his perspective on his chosen style of music.

You can work kid you know, you could practice all your life
The artist is acknowledging that practice and hard work are important for success.

But I still take the show and then I go home with the wife
The artist focuses on impressing the audience and entertaining them for their own satisfaction, rather than trying to impress critics or awards shows.

Oh my God, funky with the style, Lord have mercy
The artist uses exclamations to express their passion and excitement for their music.

I hurdle over rappers just like Jackie Joyner-Kersee
The artist is confident in their ability to outperform other rappers, and specifically in their agility and speed.

Watch me flip the script, let me show you what the funk do
The artist is eager to proudly display their new style of music.

Make you call me uncle (What?) Uncle (What?) Uncle (Who?)
The artist includes playful, repetitive call-and-response interaction with the audience.

When I was younger I used to sing with my sister
The artist shares a personal detail from their past.

Now I kick the ill styles you have to call me mister
The artist has grown in their artistic style and is now demanding respect and acknowledgement.

Cooling in the House of Hits, time to buckwild
The artist is feeling confident and ready to perform.

Raised in the ways of the funky child
The artist attributes their talent and success to growing up around the funky music scene.

(Funky child) (Funky funky style)
Repetitive lyrics to help emphasize the type of music being played and the age of the genre's creation.

Well um, back up baby, here come the schooler
The artist introduces themselves in a playful, confident manner.

We're hit when we dry crawl and hit rock 'n' roller
The artist recounts growing up alongside the birth and rise of rock and roll music.

I'm caught in the swinging, hear no ties by the Pendulum
The artist is free, unencumbered by anything, as if swinging from a pendulum.

Just? so this is how I'm killing them
The artist is impressing their audience with their energetic performance.

K is on the M.P., Jazz is on the Technique
Other band members are recognized and celebrated for their contributions.

Marley's on the mix and now the Lords have a hit like POW
Marley's contribution to the band is important and has helped them achieve greater success.

Now it's time to get buckwild
The artist is amping up the energy in the audience.

And watch my funky brothers freak the underground
The artist recognizes and celebrates their fellow musicians in the funky genre.

In a second, or minute, in no times flat
The artist is emphasizing the quick pace of their success and playing for their audience.

(Flat line noise) Bring it back
The artist includes a unique sound effect to add to the energy of the performance.

And go grab the album to give the Lords money
The artist is promoting their album and encouraging the audience to purchase it.

Take it home to mom to say "Ain't they funky?"
The artist is promoting their music as something exciting and fun that the whole family can enjoy.

We gone psycho and everybody thought they did was styles
The artist is emphasizing their unique style and the reception it is receiving.

They didn't affect me, I said "So what?" I kept on writing rhymes
The artist is confident in their individuality and unaffected by others in the industry.

I keep my funky style perfected so no one can stop my flow
The artist is dedicated to their craft and confident in the quality of their work.

I fear no man, cause if it's on fool, then it's on (And it's on)
The artist is unafraid of confrontation and will not back down from a challenge.

Don't worry not for other crews selling out
The artist is unconcerned with what other musicians are doing, and is focused on their own work and style.

As long as Lords of the Underground stay underground
The artist is committed to staying true to the roots of their music.

The brothers of Lotug will keep the lyrical fitness
The band will continue to strive for excellence in their music and lyrics.

Don't worry about me selling out, mind your business
The artist is uninterested in becoming mainstream or adapting their music to be more popular.

You might say "Damn, Mr. Funkee's throwing out"
The artist acknowledges that others may criticize their work.

But if you listen to the words then you'll know what I'm about
The artist is confident in the quality of their lyrics and encourages people to pay attention to them.

Any props you receive are the props that you earn
The artist is emphasizing the importance of hard work and dedication in achieving success and recognition.

I'm off till the funky child returns
The artist is taking a break from this music until they are ready to return and create more.