Somebody
Lost In Kostko (R.I.P) Lyrics

Oh, do it now, oh, do it now
Urges the listeners to celebrate diversity in the university and encourages them to act.

Yeah, we celebrate diversity in the university
Celebrates and encourages people from different backgrounds to come together in a university setting.

Everybody can't be a queen, everybody can't be a ho and a bitch (Ha ha)
Acknowledges that not everyone can be at the top or be a certain type of person.

Everybody can't be a philosopher Some of y'all gotta load up the clip
Not everyone can be an intellectual or deep thinker; some have to do the dirty work.

Word up, watch this It goes one, two, three we the best Knowledge Reigns Supreme, as you can see, or KRS You don't wanna test the team, why get a vest
Boasts about being the best and acknowledges the wisdom they possess; warns others not to challenge them.

You don't wanna be cursed in a verse, by the blessed KRS with the sound for the eat and the west
Warns of the consequences of going against KRS and promotes their music.

Follow no, follow no, follow no, follow no beast on a quest Somebody gotta be fresh Somebody gotta be wack
Encourages individuality and discourages following the crowd or trying to be someone else; acknowledges the existence of both good and bad.

Somebody gotta be the Mc Somebody gotta do the rap Somebody gotta be smart Somebody gotta do that
Acknowledges the diversity of skillsets and talents that contribute to making good music or creating art.

Somebody gotta do art Somebody gotta be black Somebody gotta have heart Somebody gotta be white
Acknowledges that everyone has their unique qualities and struggles, regardless of race.

Somebody gotta do their part Somebody gotta be bright Somebody gotta be up Somebody gotta be down
Encourages everyone to contribute their best and acknowledges life's ups and downs.

Somebody gotta be the teacher Somebody gotta be the clown Somebody gotta be lost Somebody gotta be found
Recognizes the different roles people play in society and life's unpredictable nature.

Somebody gotta be in the economy making the money go round Somebody gotta be the president Somebody gotta get down
Acknowledges the importance of various jobs and leadership positions in society.

Somebody gotta be hesitant Somebody gotta be relevant Somebody gotta be celibate Somebody gotta be having their sex in a lex for the hell of it
Acknowledges different attitudes towards relationships and sex and the importance of being relevant in society.

Somebody gotta be intelligent Somebody gotta be illiterate Somebody gotta go all the way Somebody gotta go a little bit
Encourages people with different levels of intelligence and drive to succeed.

Somebody got to be an idiot Somebody gotta be belligerent Somebody gotta be hip hop 'Cause somebody else is living it
Acknowledges different attitudes and behaviors within hip hop culture.

Somebody gotta be spitting it Somebody gotta be ignorant Somebody gotta be holy But somebody gotta have sin in it
Encourages people to express themselves freely and acknowledges that everyone has their flaws.

Somebody gotta be losing it Somebody gotta be winning it Somebody gotta be flippin' the style I'm kicking just a little bit Somebody gotta be into it
Recognizes life's ebbs and flows and encourages people to appreciate creativity and diversity within hip hop culture.

Somebody gotta be out of it Somebody gotta be up for it Somebody gotta be doubtin' it Somebody gotta be running it
Acknowledges the different attitudes and motivations of people within hip hop culture.

Somebody gotta be all that Somebody don't even known that Somebody gotta come right here Somebody else gotta go back
Acknowledges that people have different levels of self-awareness and acknowledges the dynamic nature of life.

Somebody gotta be scheming Somebody gotta be a witness Somebody gotta be seeing in the meaning is different Somebody else gotta be somebody, for some else to be somebody Somebody else to run into to wealth, to try to create one body
Acknowledges the complex nature of society and how individual actions can have a ripple effect on others.

One aim, one God, one destiny I'm not non-violent, you can back up off of me I sip my tea, and cock back three One for Tiny Tim, Mr.Walt, and Evil Dee
Promotes a message of unity and purpose; expresses the desire for justice and pays homage to influential figures.

I hope you all see, the need for unity I'll never stop speaking about Marcus Garvey Kwame Ture or Malcolm X all day Black leadership today is all play
Expresses the importance of unity among black people and the need for leaders like Marcus Garvey, Kwame Ture, and Malcolm X in today's society.

Y'all play, y'all immature black behavior Is worse than being a trader Do on to others, as you would have done do to your neighbor
Calls out immature behavior within the black community and encourages people to treat others with respect.

Big up to my philosophy majors Free Mumia Abu-Jamal from the cages We writes the pages and teach all ages Justice, tell me what we want now Justice, for Mumia Abu-Jamal Or justice for Amado Dialo Justice, there is no peace without (Justice)
Acknowledges the value of education and calls for justice for specific individuals; emphasizes the importance of justice for achieving peace.

All dem mercy, now watch this I sing, one, two, three we the best KRS with the new sound for the eat and the west Follow no, follow no, follow no, follow no, follow no, follow no, follow no Follow no
Boasts about their skills and promotes their music; encourages individualism and non-conformity.

Follow no beast, on a quest Do you hear me?
Encourages listeners to think for themselves and not follow the crowd blindly.

Word Hip Hop ya don't stop Tiny Tim ya don't stop KRS ya don't stop Get by us
Expresses a love for hip hop and pays homage to Tiny Tim and the artist KRS; invites others to join in.