Rock The Party
MC Lyte Lyrics


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To the L, to the Y and the T to the E
So get ready cause I want everybody to say this with me

[Chorus]
Now I cold rock a party in a b-girl stance
I rock on the floor make the fellas wanna dance
I be the shit and it's all good and if you understood
Would you stop scheming and trying to look hard
I'll get my bodyguard, You'll get that booty scarred,
I'm a veteran which means that I've been
In the game too long Since the days of Paper Thin
Way back when I've been putting it down
Ask your homies who's the baddest bitch on this side of town
I float like a butterfly sting like a bee,
Spectacular on the M I C,
I go for broke, Never giving it less than the best
Many years in the game at your request,
You like the rhyme bite if you dare,
I get the paper so I don't care,
Fly that's me the epitome
Of what a real MC is supposed to be,
Fucking you up every time that I drop,
Fuck a bullet baby, I done took your spot
I guide the best and I ride it well
And if you take a look it ain't hard to tell that I

Cold rock a party in a b-girl stance
I rock on the floor make the fellas wanna dance
I be the shit and it's all good and if you understood

Would you back off me and let my skin breathe,
Lyte is everlasting it's hard to believe
I shall prevail cause I'm next to none
Cause I'm claiming no set, don't plan to get down.
Just Brooklyn is where I'm from
But I'm resting in Studio City for the fun,
If you don't understand just say you don't(nah!)
And don't wait for me to explain cause I won't
You see it's in my nature to be the best,
West to East See East to West,
Ready or not I have arrived and I'm live
Showing an MC how to survive.
It's crazy how I get you captured with my tactics,
I got many witnesses who can back this
Ruffnecks from New York to LA
Been down with me since Poor Georgie.
It's '96, it's all about show and prove
And I'm about to make the ill type moves,
I guide the beat and ride it well
And if you take a look it ain't hard to tell that I

Cold rock a party in a b-girl stance
I rock on the floor make the fellas wanna dance
I be the shit and it's all good and if you understood

Would you get out my shit, please let me be,
I don't see why, you KGB
Why you gotta be all up on me like that,
Trying to get over like a fat rat,
But I understand, I'm a woman in the land of hip-hop
And the shit don't stop,
It goes on, on, on, on
You see the shit don't stop till the break of dawn
And now who makes it liver than a hip-hop, scuba diver,
Chillin with a pina colada,
Kidada hooked me up with Tommy now I got a lot of gear
From everywhere that I'd like to share (yeah right!)
But I'd rather do Kani, Don't ask why! 5001, my son gets shit
Done
All on the catwalk, what they've ever done for you
You betta get down with your real crew,
Cause I ride the beat and I ride it well
And if you take a look it ain't hard to tell that I

Cold rock a party in a b-girl stance
I rock on the floor make the fellas wanna dance
I be the shit and it's all good and if you understood

To the L, to the Y, and the T, to the E




Rock a party and rock a party and rock a
Party int the B- girl stance.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to MC Lyte's "Cold Rock a Party" boast the artist's skills as an MC and her success in the hip-hop industry. The song opens with Lyte introducing herself with her initials spelled out and commanding the audience to chant along with her. The chorus reiterates her ability to "cold rock a party" and make the men dance with her moves. The second verse further cements Lyte's status as a veteran in the game and her refusal to engage in beef or violence. She asserts that her talent and longevity speak for themselves and that she can hold her own against any other MC.


Throughout the song, Lyte references her home borough of Brooklyn and her presence on both coasts, effectively declaring her dominance in both regions. She also uses clever wordplay and metaphors to describe her skills, such as "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee" and "liver than a hip-hop scuba diver." Overall, the lyrics of "Cold Rock a Party" serve as a confident and unapologetic anthem for MC Lyte and her staying power in hip-hop.


Line by Line Meaning

To the L, to the Y and the T to the E
Introducing herself using a play on her initials as she's going to get the crowd hyped


So get ready cause I want everybody to say this with me
Getting the crowd ready to chant with her


Now I cold rock a party in a b-girl stance
She can really get the party going and gets down in the b-girl stance


I rock on the floor make the fellas wanna dance
She's such a great dancer, she gets the guys going


I be the shit and it's all good and if you understood
She's amazing and confident, and if you're really listening, you already know that


Would you stop scheming and trying to look hard
Stop trying to be tough or impress her, it's not working


I'll get my bodyguard, You'll get that booty scarred
She doesn't need protection, and if you try anything, you'll be the one who gets hurt


I'm a veteran which means that I've been
She's been in the game for a long time


In the game too long Since the days of Paper Thin
She's been around since the early days of hip-hop


Way back when I've been putting it down
She's been killing it from the beginning


Ask your homies who's the baddest bitch on this side of town
She's the toughest and the best in the game


I float like a butterfly sting like a bee
She's agile and fast but also powerful and dangerous


Spectacular on the M I C
She's an amazing rapper and performer


I go for broke, Never giving it less than the best
She always gives 100% and never holds back


Many years in the game at your request
She's been in demand for a long time because she's so good


You like the rhyme bite if you dare
If you're feeling her lyrics, go ahead and repeat them


I get the paper so I don't care
She's making money and doesn't need to worry about anything else


Fly that's me the epitome
She's cool, stylish, and represents the best of the best


Of what a real MC is supposed to be
She embodies everything that a true rapper should be


Fucking you up every time that I drop
She kills it every time she releases a new track


Fuck a bullet baby, I done took your spot
She's so good, she's taken over and taken the place of other rappers


I guide the best and I ride it well
She knows how to work with the best music and make it sound amazing


And if you take a look it ain't hard to tell that I
It's obvious that she's the best at her craft


Would you back off me and let my skin breathe
Stop suffocating her, giving her space


Lyte is everlasting it's hard to believe
She's amazing and will always be relevant


I shall prevail cause I'm next to none
She will always come out on top because she's the best


Cause I'm claiming no set, don't plan to get down
She doesn't belong to any group or gang and isn't interested in affiliations


Just Brooklyn is where I'm from
She's from Brooklyn and proud of it


But I'm resting in Studio City for the fun
She's kicking back and enjoying herself in Studio City


If you don't understand just say you don't(nah!)
If you're confused, just admit it


And don't wait for me to explain cause I won't
She's not going to waste her time explaining herself to those who don't get it


You see it's in my nature to be the best
Being amazing is part of who she is as a person


West to East See East to West
She's known and respected on both coasts


Ready or not I have arrived and I'm live
She's here, and she's fully present


Showing an MC how to survive
She's a great example to other rappers of how to make it in the industry


It's crazy how I get you captured with my tactics
People are drawn to her music and style


I got many witnesses who can back this
She has a lot of fans who can confirm how great she is


Ruffnecks from New York to LA
Her hardcore fans are all over the country


Been down with me since Poor Georgie
Her fans have been following her since the early days of her career


It's '96, it's all about show and prove
Being good isn't enough, you have to prove it too


And I'm about to make the ill type moves
She's going to impress everyone with her next moves


Would you get out my shit, please let me be
Stop bothering her and give her some space


I don't see why, you KGB
She doesn't understand why you're being so intrusive


Why you gotta be all up on me like that
Why are you being so clingy and invasive?


Trying to get over like a fat rat
You're trying to trick her, but she's too good for that


But I understand, I'm a woman in the land of hip-hop
Being a woman in the rap industry has its challenges


And the shit don't stop
Even though it's tough, she's not giving up


It goes on, on, on, on
The music and the industry keep going, even when it's hard


You see the shit don't stop till the break of dawn
The party doesn't end until the sun comes up


And now who makes it liver than a hip-hop, scuba diver
She's the one who takes hip-hop to the next level


Chillin with a pina colada
She's relaxing and enjoying herself, with a drink in hand


Kidada hooked me up with Tommy now I got a lot of gear
Her friend Kidada helped her get some great clothes from Tommy Hilfiger


From everywhere that I'd like to share (yeah right!)
She's not actually going to share her clothes with anyone


But I'd rather do Kani, Don't ask why! 5001, my son gets shit
She prefers a different brand of clothing, and her son has good taste too


All on the catwalk, what they've ever done for you
She's modeling the clothes and looking amazing, but what have the designers done for her?


You betta get down with your real crew
Stay loyal to your true friends and supporters


Cause I ride the beat and I ride it well
She knows how to work with the music and make it sound great


And if you take a look it ain't hard to tell that I
She's so good, it's obvious to anyone who's paying attention


Cold rock a party in a b-girl stance
She knows how to get down and party, especially in the b-girl stance


I rock on the floor make the fellas wanna dance
She's such a great dancer, guys can't resist joining in


I be the shit and it's all good and if you understood
She's amazing, and you should already know that if you're paying attention




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BERNARD EDWARDS, NILE RODGERS, LANA MOORER, RASHAD SMITH

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@mj34

I remember in 1996 when the box was on TV and you had to call in to request to see a video. I would wait up consistently just to see this video come up. What a beautiful time to witness great music.

@DavidRichardson95

And it still knocks in 2024. That's what you call timeless music.

@Rizzlyricist

I used to listen to this when I was 63, and now I am 14. This will forever be a classic.

@perrynnlynch1883

Top comment, lol 😊.

@gregparker8604

That's that Missy Elliot stuff there.

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@jolanlewis1246

Still rocking this track
2023

@jesseperez6830

One of the best beats ever. Still can make you move to it.

@goldenlady3495

2023 and it still 'Rocks da body'

@leroywilliams3088

@@goldenlady3495 True facts

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