Calm Down
M.O.P. (Mash Out Posse) Lyrics


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7-1-8 Brownsville, what the fuck you want niggaz?
New York, you ready for this shit? I don't think so, motherfucker
Yeah M.O.P. for life
Radio, niggaz never play us

Yeah, first family, uhh, uhh, uhh, uhh, uhh, uhh
Direct from the concrete jungle troops
(First Family)
Survivors of the struggle Duke
Don't be handin' me them bullshit, soldier stories, I make noise
You fuckin' with the original Backstreet Boys
(Billy)

That's the nigga name, he been trained
To duck copper-tops when you poppin' them thangs
He's a sinner with no shame, he's addicted to the pain
He's restricted from the games, he's for real

We love you, Billy, you've been missin' the man
Get ready for the unlimited edition of Danze
(Raise him)
The most highest
He's stuck on the street like car tires, first family
(What y'all niggaz wanna try us?)
Down in Brooklyn, 'til his motherfuckin' life expire

Listen this world revolves around, niggaz that rob
And steal and deal and, kill for thrills and
How could you refuse the Danze?
(It's hard to confuse the Danze)
He's a very unusual man
With or without a plan, to outshine those that shine
Just gimme mine, you understand?

Yo, it's the legendary M.O.P.
We put it down everywhere we go, but you don't hear me though
Calm down
(Get back)
Calm, down
(Get, back)
And we have the constitutional rights

To bear arms and flare arms, whenever we fear harm
So, calm down
(Get back)
Calm, down
(Get, back)

Fizzy, wo-magnificent
(Rock, rock on)
You dead wrong, to think I got caught in the storm
I got cats like you wild, you mad
I put it down slick as Nu-Nile, without a doo-rag
Look, y'all niggaz is bitch-made, switchblades
Walkin 'round like you paid, heart pump cool-Aid

Ba-bump, your heart thump low, fluid pumps low
You ain't a cowboy, sit down, play the hump hoe
(Ease back)
Fall, back
See this nine M-double? All, black
Everybody's a killer; y'all, wack

Here's a clip full you can have all, that
In fact hold this instead, cause I wrap
Aluminum bats around niggaz heads
You see it Brooklyn you heard?
I yapped the gold cross off John Paul the 3rd

y'all niggaz act like y'all came here to shoot
I kick all y'all ass, with the same pair of boots
Witness the game unfurl, don't be another
(Reject)
Fuck around and get
(Eject)
From the world

It's the legendary M.O.P.
We put it down everywhere we go, but you don't hear me though
Calm down
(Get back)
Calm, down
(Get, back)
'Cause we have the constitutional rights

To bear arms to flare arms, whenever we fear harm
So, calm down
(Get back)




Calm, down
(Get, back)

Overall Meaning

The song "Calm Down" by M.O.P. starts with the introduction calling out to Brownsville (718 area code in Brooklyn) and New York City, asserting their position as M.O.P. for life, and criticizing radio stations for never playing their music. The lyrics then continue with references to their tough lives in the concrete jungle, where they have struggled and survived, and reject "soldier stories" or fake tough-guy tales. The song praises Billy, an addict who has been missing but is still loved by the M.O.P. crew. They then warn any challengers that they are ready to defend themselves with weapons, but also advise others to calm down and not provoke them.


The song's lyrics are mainly focused on presenting the philosophy and attitude of M.O.P., a hip-hop group from Brownsville, Brooklyn, that is known for its aggressive and energetic style. The lyrics use vivid imagery and slang to convey a sense of raw authenticity and street smarts, celebrating the group's resilience and toughness while warning others not to mess with them. The song became a fan favorite and a staple of M.O.P.'s live performances, showcasing their signature sound and style.


Line by Line Meaning

7-1-8 Brownsville, what the fuck you want niggaz?
M.O.P. is representing the 718 area code of Brownsville and asking what people want.


New York, you ready for this shit? I don't think so, motherfucker
M.O.P. is questioning if New York is ready for their music and declaring they are the true OGs.


Yeah M.O.P. for life
M.O.P. is expressing their loyalty to each other and their music.


Radio, niggaz never play us
M.O.P. is saying their music doesn't get played on the radio due to their hardcore style.


Yeah, first family, uhh, uhh, uhh, uhh, uhh, uhh
M.O.P. is introducing themselves as the 'first family' of hardcore rap.


Direct from the concrete jungle troops
M.O.P. is representing their hard upbringing in the rough neighborhoods of Brooklyn.


(First Family)
M.O.P. reiterates their title as the 'first family' of hardcore rap.


Survivors of the struggle Duke
M.O.P. has faced and overcome many struggles in their lives and music careers.


Don't be handin' me them bullshit, soldier stories, I make noise
M.O.P. isn't interested in hearing fake stories, they are all about making their own noise in the rap game.


You fuckin' with the original Backstreet Boys
M.O.P. are 'original' tough guys, unlike the manufactured boy band Backstreet Boys.


(Billy)
Billy is a member of M.O.P., introduced as a tough guy.


That's the nigga name, he been trained
Billy is introduced as a trained tough guy.


To duck copper-tops when you poppin' them thangs
Billy knows how to avoid being caught by the police when he is shooting someone.


He's a sinner with no shame, he's addicted to the pain
Billy is a hardened criminal who feels no remorse and is addicted to the rush that comes with violence.


He's restricted from the games, he's for real
Billy is not just playing at being a tough guy - he is the real deal and has been in situations where he has been 'restricted' from doing more harm.


We love you, Billy, you've been missin' the man
M.O.P. loves Billy and his guttural style that has been missing from their music recently.


Get ready for the unlimited edition of Danze
Danze is another member of M.O.P. and the 'unlimited edition' refers to his tough style continuing into the future.


(Raise him)
M.O.P. is telling people to 'raise' Danze up because he is worthy of the respect and admiration shown to him.


The most highest
Danze is the 'most highest' (the greatest) member of M.O.P.


He's stuck on the street like car tires, first family
Despite Danze's toughness, he remains grounded in his upbringing and has not forgotten his roots in the 'first family' of rap.


(What y'all niggaz wanna try us?)
M.O.P. is challenging any other rap groups to try and take them on.


Down in Brooklyn, 'til his motherfuckin' life expire
Danze will stay true to his Brooklyn upbringing and hardcore rap style for life.


Listen this world revolves around, niggaz that rob
M.O.P. is saying that the world is full of people who steal and commit crimes.


And steal and deal and, kill for thrills and
M.O.P. is enlarging on their previous point that the world is full of people who commit crimes in order to make their lives more exciting.


How could you refuse the Danze?
M.O.P. is challenging people to find anything unlikable about Danze's tough rap style.


(It's hard to confuse the Danze)
Danze's rap style is very unique and cannot be easily compared to anyone else's style.


He's a very unusual man
Danze is not like other people, he is unique in his toughness.


With or without a plan, to outshine those that shine
Danze doesn't need a plan to be the best, he just outshines everyone naturally.


Just gimme mine, you understand?
Danze just needs his due recognition because he is the best.


Yo, it's the legendary M.O.P.
M.O.P. is introducing themselves as one of the greatest rap groups of all time.


We put it down everywhere we go, but you don't hear me though
M.O.P. is declaring they are a great rap group but they don't get the recognition they deserve.


Fizzy, wo-magnificent
Fizzy is another member of M.O.P. and is described as 'wo-magnificent' which means fantastic.


(Rock, rock on)
M.O.P. is telling people to continue rocking to their beats.


You dead wrong, to think I got caught in the storm
Fizzy is letting people know that he will not be brought down by any obstacles or setbacks he may face.


I got cats like you wild, you mad
Fizzy is saying that he deals with people who are as wild and crazy as his critics are, but he remains unaffected.


I put it down slick as Nu-Nile, without a doo-rag
Fizzy is saying he can still be tough and confident without a doo-rag (a symbol of toughness).


Look, y'all niggaz is bitch-made, switchblades
Fizzy is insulting his critics, calling them weak and saying they use switchblades (a type of weapon that can be easily hidden).


Walkin 'round like you paid, heart pump cool-Aid
Fizzy is further insulting his critics, saying they look like they have money but their hearts are weak like Kool-Aid (a sugary drink).


Ba-bump, your heart thump low, fluid pumps low
Fizzy is saying his critics lack any excitement or energy, their hearts beat slowly.


You ain't a cowboy, sit down, play the hump hoe
Fizzy is telling his critics to stop pretending they are tough cowboys and sit down like a weak prostitute.


(Ease back)
M.O.P. wants people to 'ease back' because they are about to unleash their wrath.


Fall, back
M.O.P. wants people to back off because they are serious about their tough image.


See this nine M-double? All, black
M.O.P. has a gun (9mm) and it is all black - a symbol of their toughness.


Everybody's a killer; y'all, wack
M.O.P. is saying that everyone claims to be a killer, but M.O.P. is the real deal and everyone else is weak.


Here's a clip full you can have all, that
M.O.P. is offering to give their critics their entire gun clip full of bullets if they dare challenge them.


In fact hold this instead, cause I wrap
M.O.P. is offering a bullet to their critics - implying they want them to experience the pain they cause with their tough rap lyrics.


Aluminum bats around niggaz heads
M.O.P. is saying they are so tough, they use aluminum bats to hit people in the head.


You see it Brooklyn you heard?
M.O.P. is representing the Brooklyn-style toughness that they are known for.


I yapped the gold cross off John Paul the 3rd
M.O.P. is saying they are so tough, they would rob the Pope (John Paul III) if they had the chance.


y'all niggaz act like y'all came here to shoot
M.O.P. is calling out their critics for acting like they are tough and want to shoot someone (rather than make music).


I kick all y'all ass, with the same pair of boots
M.O.P. is saying they will beat up their critics with their boots, doubling down on their tough image.


Witness the game unfurl, don't be another
M.O.P. is saying they are the best in the rap game and people should not try to compete with them.


(Reject)
M.O.P. is rejecting anyone who tries to compete with them because they know they will win.


Fuck around and get
M.O.P. is warning people that if they mess with them, they will get hurt.


(Eject)
M.O.P. is saying they will remove people from the rap game if they challenge them.


'Cause we have the constitutional rights
M.O.P. is asserting their right to bear arms (i.e. guns) as allowed by the U.S. Constitution.


To bear arms to flare arms, whenever we fear harm
M.O.P. is saying they are willing to use their guns (flare arms) when they are afraid of being harmed by someone else.


Calm down
M.O.P. is telling people to calm down and not challenge them.


(Get back)
M.O.P. is repeating their call for people to back off and not challenge them.


Calm, down
M.O.P. is once again telling people to calm down and not challenge them.


(Get, back)
M.O.P. is repeating their message to back off and not challenge them.




Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: ERIC MURRY, JAMAL GRINNAGE, LAZE ELLIOT

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This album was rocked all thru College.....Was in Florida blasting this ALBUM out of my whip with the 12 Subwoofer in the trunk......Still holds up after 18 years!!!

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This song is a Masterpiece.. the intro, the hook , the adlibs , lyrics, flow, cadence, back & forth , beat & sample, outro , energy ... a true hip hop GEM

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This is their best album I think. So many solid songs. Great beats and major game lyrics. Over heard this album really but very sick, underrated album definitely

MrFufumann

I had this on CD 20 years ago and played it hundreds of times. An absolutely incredible album, I always knew. Im now revisiting it and maaaan, I love Background N****z and Welcome to Brownsville, MOP songs are like a weapon!

panamared914

They first album was very hard.. many rappers have stolen bars and beats from that album and this was the perfect follow up album

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