Brooklyn
MC Lyte Lyrics

Kick this one for Brooklyn
This song is dedicated to Brooklyn, and its love for rap and good music

Kick this one for the nineties
The song is also dedicated to the 90s, a time when Brooklyn was the scene of the party

Now kick this one here for me and my DJ
The song is also dedicated to the MC's DJ, who helps to make the party hype

Now I was rockin' this party in the 90s, Brooklyn
The MC recalls performing at parties in Brooklyn in the 90s, a time when the crowds were hyped up and ready to have a good time

You know where the people get hype I'll rock a party from Friday
The MC is confident in her ability to make the party lively, and can keep the crowd entertained for hours

To Saturday night, forty eight hours done, and I still hold the mic
Even after performing for two straight days, the MC is still strong and energetic, and is determined to keep rapping

I try to put you down and say that I'm through
The MC's opponents try to discredit her and say that she's no longer relevant, but she refuses to give up

But they give it back to me and say, continue
Her fans encourage her to continue rapping because they appreciate her music

That's the thing about Brooklyn, they never get enough
Brooklyn residents are always hungry for good music, and will never tire of rap and hip-hop

Of the rap and the music and all the good stuff
The MC loves the energy and enthusiasm that the crowds in Brooklyn bring to her performances

That makes your life worth livin' for
The joy of performing for enthusiastic crowds is what makes the MC's life worthwhile

Respect is the crowd, the crowd that I draw
The MC appreciates the respect and adoration that her performances attract

Never am I dissed, and never ever shall I be
The MC is a skilled rapper, and her ability is beyond dispute

Ain't a MC alive that can deal with me
She believes that no other rapper can rival her and her skills on the mic

And if you think you're the one that can deal with this
If anyone thinks they can challenge her, they should think twice

Well, you ah best prepare for a big fat dis
She's ready to take down anyone who dares to step up to her

Now I was chillin' in Flatbush, mindin' my own
The MC was relaxing in Flatbush, minding her own business

When a girl walked up with a chrome microphone
Someone approached her with a microphone, trying to challenge her to a rap battle

She said, "Hey, MC Lyte, I heard about you
The challenger tries to intimidate the MC by referencing her reputation

So here's the microphone, let's see what you can do"
She challenges the MC to see if she really has what it takes on the mic

So I took the microphone and I threw it to the ground
The MC has no need for assistance, and is more than capable of handling the challenge on her own

'Cause I need no assist when it comes to gettin' down
The MC is confident in her own skills, and doesn't require anyone else's help

When I start to rap, she start to shake
The MC's challenger was intimidated by her skill and energy

She knew to confront me was truly a mistake
The challenger soon realized that trying to beat the MC was a futile effort

So she picked the microphone off the grey concrete
The challenger conceded defeat and handed back the microphone to the MC

And before I turned around, she was down the street
The challenger quickly made her exit, humiliated by her loss

Now when I'm on the stage, everyone starts starin'
The MC has a commanding presence on stage, and draws everyone's attention

Is it what I'm sayin', or is it what I'm wearin'?
People are drawn to both her lyrical talent and her fashion sense

Fifty fifty chance it's what I'm sayin'
It's an even split between whether the audience is more impressed by her words or her appearance

And at the same time what my deejay is playin'
The deejay's music is also a factor in captivating the audience

If you can get hype and sort of like loud
The MC wants the audience to get hyped up and be enthusiastic

Yo, K-Rock, kick this one for the crowd
She calls for her deejay to help get the crowd excited and energized

I been to lots of parties, mostly Uptown
The MC has performed at many parties throughout New York City, but mostly in Uptown

And one thing I noticed young people get down
She observes that young people are especially enthusiastic and energetic at these parties

So hip-hoppers, hip-hoppers, from all around
She invites all hip hop fans from everywhere to join in the fun

Get with the funky sound
She wants the audience to enjoy the funky music and let it move their bodies