Respect
M-Boogie Lyrics

My man Dwayne Swayze is at it again
Dwayne Swayze is back in action, doing what he does best.

This time on one of Stu Banga's brutal beats
He is rapping over a powerful instrumental produced by Stu Banga.

Monte Cristo Music
The collaboration between Dwayne and Stu is representing the Monte Cristo Music label.

Meets Brutal Music
The fusion of Monte Cristo Music and Brutal Music is happening in this song.

You're welcome very much
He's expressing gratitude towards the listeners for their attention.

Run it Dwayne
He's encouraging Dwayne to start the song.

I take this mechanical pencil and fill it up with lead
He uses his pen as a weapon, filling it with words of truth and power.

Cause if I don't have this release everybody gone be dead
Without the outlet of his music, everyone will suffer and lose their life force.

Doing it word of mouth till it becomes wide spread
He spreads his message and builds his reputation through word of mouth until it becomes widely known.

Got my foot on they throat
He has control and dominance over his competition.

They know they on they last leg
His competitors are aware that they are near the end of their journey.

Hanging on by a thread
They are barely holding on, surviving by a small chance.

This industry is a joke
He considers the music industry to be laughable and lacking authenticity.

Sensitive rappers they all tell more stories than soaps
Many rappers are overly emotional and fabricate tales more fictional than soap operas.

The plot thickens
The situation becomes more complex and intriguing.

But never reveals they all broke
They hide their financial struggles and pretend to be successful.

As I sip my Macallan 18-year Sherry Oak
He indulges in a high-quality whiskey while reflecting on his journey.

Guess I'm just gone have to take this shit in stride
He embraces the challenges and obstacles in his path with resilience.

Yeah win or learn
He believes in either winning or gaining valuable lessons from his experiences.

Never lose or testify
He refuses to accept defeat or give evidence against himself.

On the real that's just RNS that I live by
He lives by the motto of being real and true to himself, no matter the circumstances.

Blindfolded I believe I can hit the bullseye
He has unwavering confidence in his abilities, even when faced with challenges or obstacles.

If that makes me overconfident then I'll be that guy
He accepts that his self-assurance might be perceived as excessive, but he embraces it.

With red eyes on the red eye
He travels on a late-night flight with tired and determined eyes.

While you sleep at night
While others rest, he continues to work and strive for success.

You got the same twenty-fours in your day as mine
Everyone has the same amount of time in a day, but how it is utilized differs.

So when I reach the mountain top
Once he achieves great success and reaches the pinnacle of his career.

Don't ask me how or why
He doesn't want to be questioned about the methods or reasons for his accomplishments.

I jam
He enjoys and excels in his craft, expressing himself through music.

It seems I got a lot on my plate
He feels overwhelmed and burdened with numerous responsibilities.

So much to lose
He has achieved a lot and has a lot at stake, which creates a fear of losing it all.

I got a lot at stake
He has a significant amount to lose if he fails or makes missteps.

It's very rare to have talent and it not be fate
Having talent without it being destined or predetermined is uncommon.

Got people fishing for position using me as bait
Others try to take advantage of his success and use him as a means to further their own goals.

I'm just playing this rap game till I reach the high score
He is determined to continue playing and excelling in the rap game until he achieves the highest level of success.

Yeah that's my purpose
His purpose in life is to excel and thrive in the rap industry.

You define yours
He encourages others to discover and define their own purposes in life.

Right now I'm thinking Hov is in the lead
He believes Jay-Z (Hov) currently holds the top position in the rap industry.

Number two is Puff Daddy
Puff Daddy (Sean Combs) is considered the second most successful in the industry.

Doc Dre is number three
Dr. Dre holds the third position in terms of success and influence.

Truth is
In reality,

My purpose has a color and its green
His purpose is driven by financial success, represented by the color green.

Monte Cristo's not a motto
Monte Cristo Music is more than just a catchphrase or slogan.

Thats the motherfucking team
It represents the unity and collective effort of his team.

Writing rhymes in my playbook
He strategically plans and composes his lyrics in a methodical manner.

Developing schemes
He is crafting intricate plans and strategies to succeed in the rap game.

When it comes to this rap shit
In the realm of rap music,

It's just my brothers and me
He is closely aligned and supported by his brothers in this journey.

MVP and Mr. Real Name No Gimmicks
He refers to himself and his brothers as the Most Valuable Players with genuine, authentic names and no gimmicks.

Watch us master this shit like no limit
He confidently proclaims that they will excel and dominate the rap game without limitations.

For those thinking we're not committed
Addressing those who doubt their dedication and commitment to their craft.

Dwayne will get it
Dwayne (Swayze) will prove their commitment and make them understand.

You got to deal with it
They expect others to accept and confront the reality of their dedication.

We jam
They enjoy and excel in their art; they create music with passion and skill.

Man I been telling y'all about Dwayne Swayze
He has been consistently promoting and advocating for Dwayne Swayze's talent and capabilities.

Dwayne take them for a ride man
He urges Dwayne to showcase his skills and impress the listeners.

Make them believers
Inspire the audience to have faith and trust in their abilities.

Punch it Swayze
Take control and deliver a powerful performance, Swayze.

Why would I walk mile in your shoes fam
He questions why he should live life from someone else's perspective or imitate their experiences.

That's your journey
He acknowledges that everyone has their own unique journey to walk.

What they say think or feel about me
He is indifferent towards others' opinions and thoughts about him.

Shit don't concern me
He doesn't allow negative opinions or criticisms to affect him.

Stu called this one show respect
Stu (presumably Stu Banga) named this song 'show respect' as a reminder to others.

Let's set the precedent on what you can expect
They want to establish a standard of quality and content for future endeavors.

When Monte Cristo and Brutal Music connect
The collaboration between Monte Cristo Music and Brutal Music creates something special and impactful.

I'm getting closer hear my steps
He is progressing and moving closer to his goals, and others can sense it.

Not before long I'm at they neck
Soon, he will be directly challenging and surpassing his competitors.

Applying pressure and causing stress
He is exerting pressure and causing discomfort for his competitors by outperforming them.

The balls in my court now
He has control and advantage in the current situation.

I got next
It is his turn and time to shine in the spotlight.

I'm not impressed
He is unimpressed by others' mediocrity and lackluster achievements.

They champion mediocrity as success
Others celebrate and promote average accomplishments as if they are extraordinary.

I digress
He acknowledges that he went off-topic and needs to refocus his thoughts.

I'm on rodeo with the top down
He is riding in Los Angeles on the iconic Rodeo Drive with the roof of his car open.

Laughing with Chad
He shares joy and laughter in the company of someone named Chad.

We seeing this in real time we see the top now
They are witnessing firsthand the success and peak position they have attained.

Look close enough to know that it exists
By observing carefully, one can understand and acknowledge the existence of their achievements.

And the only way to make it is if we persist
They believe that perseverance is the key to achieving success in the industry.

Lyrics to those that oppose these are your last rites
He declares that his lyrics will serve as the final words and farewell to those who oppose him.

I would have handled this all differently in a past life
If given the chance to redo it, he would have approached things differently in a previous life.

If every move you makes an L then that makes you a knight
If every action or decision results in a loss, it signifies that person as a knight (symbolizing defeat).

Watch me shed the snakeskin and soar to new heights
He promises to leave behind deceitful and negative influences and rise to even greater achievements.

Check mate motherfucker
He declares victory over his adversaries, using the game of chess as a metaphor.