Keep On
MC Lyte Lyrics

She's arrived Miss Hotness
MC Lyte is announcing her presence as someone of importance and hotness.

All up in the limo yeah me and my partners
MC Lyte is riding in a limo with her partners.

Got a lot of dough like it's supposed to be
MC Lyte has a lot of money as expected.

They smell it and they want to come close to me
People are drawn to MC Lyte because of her money.

They see me at the club try approaching me
People try to approach MC Lyte when they see her at the club.

Sending notes to me want to toast to me
People send MC Lyte notes and want to drink with her.

Stop I got a lot of history
MC Lyte wants people to stop and recognize her history.

That you need to know before you start kissing me
Before people get too close to MC Lyte, they should know about her history.

I'm a libra and if you tip my scales
MC Lyte is a Libra, and if people mess with her balance, things won't go well for them.

You'll be riding on the third rail ready to bail, shhhh
If people mess with MC Lyte, they'll be in trouble and ready to run away.

I give them hell when they copy my sounds
MC Lyte won't tolerate people copying her music without giving her credit.

Trying to rock me â??round when they be knocking me downtown
People try to bring MC Lyte down, but she won't let it happen.

Quick to bed, want to know what I said
MC Lyte is quick-witted and people want to know what she says.

Off the top of the head cause I'm living on the edge
MC Lyte speaks her mind and doesn't hold back.

Ain't that rough now you know what's up
MC Lyte is tough and people should recognize that fact.

It's the ride of your life, now buckle up, come on
MC Lyte is confident and ready for the ride of her life, and encourages others to join her.

You got to be special to get down with me
MC Lyte wants to make it clear that she has high standards for who she associates with.

If you're not (If you're not)
If people are not special enough to be with MC Lyte, then they need to keep moving.

All the negativity don't bring that to me
MC Lyte doesn't have time for negativity.

If you are (If you are)
If people are special enough to be with MC Lyte, then they can stay.

Ain't no mediocre here, you're dealing with the top
MC Lyte doesn't settle for mediocrity and considers herself at the top.

When you're coming for my spot, I'm as light as a rock
MC Lyte is light on her feet and won't let anyone take her spot.

When you enter my world, well bring the whole house down
When people enter MC Lyte's world, they should expect things to go crazy.

I'm the chosen girl with the golden sound
MC Lyte considers herself chosen and gifted with a golden sound.

I'm feisty, ain't nobody as nice as me
MC Lyte is feisty but also nice, and thinks she is one of a kind.

Precisely, killing them all softly when they shiesty
When people try to take advantage of MC Lyte, she deals with them precisely and effectively.

Got crazy ways to stay crazy paid
MC Lyte has unique strategies for staying financially successful.

So all lazy days my seeds don't fade away
MC Lyte works hard to ensure that her money and success don't disappear over time.

I got rhymes that be late for those that want to play
MC Lyte crafts rhymes that are too complex for those who are not intentional about listening.

Rhymes on lay-way for those who can't pay
MC Lyte makes her rhymes available on layaway for those who can't afford them right away.

I switch mode Wild West episode, overload
MC Lyte switches between different modes of performance, including a Wild West episode, which can be overwhelming.

Everybody wants to know a horse like Rowe
People are curious about MC Lyte's world and want to know her horses.

Gitty up, put your money where your tongue rest
MC Lyte challenges people to back up their words with money.

Is it Jane West or Loveless
MC Lyte references famous Western characters to evoke a feeling of adventure and excitement.

I guess it will be the last man on the street
The last person standing in MC Lyte's world will be the one who survives the longest.

Holding the heat, standing in middle of the street, come on
MC Lyte encourages people to stand strong in the middle of the street, no matter what.

For all you non-believers
MC Lyte is addressing those who don't believe in her or her music.

If you not on my level
Those who are not on MC Lyte's level need to keep moving.

I ain't got time for that there
MC Lyte doesn't have time for anyone who doesn't believe in her or support her.

If you're not nice with yours
MC Lyte expects people to be skilled and respectful in their craft.

Talking that yang put it on pause
If people are talking about things they don't understand, they need to stop.

If you not about them papers
If people aren't focused on making money, they need to move on.

You catch up with me lataz
If people are not on MC Lyte's level, they won't be able to catch up with her later.

Keep it movin'
MC Lyte wants people to keep moving and stay focused on their goals.