The Mic Feat. Pebbles The Invisible Girl
MF Doom feat. Pebbles the Invisible Girl Lyrics


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Feel the magnetism between us (the mic)
Growing in stronger and stronger (the mic)
Why don't we do it? (The mic)

I was in a case out of state
She was thirteen and good we had a hotter date
It was just a number she never told she was knocked up
By the end of the summer chick almost had me locked up
My aunt came and got me and steadied the block
We bounce to the yeti and I'm ready to rock
With no attachments feelin a little loose
Blowin up in every spot we had a little juice
Probably the Dom or the Afghani bud in me
We played the stage standin by the speaker and suddenly
Who tapped me I'm bout to get real ill
Already ripped the whole club with metal face's steel wheel (the mic)
What a sweet surprise her with the fly eyes
And fine she pulled me to the sidelines
The mystery shot up with strong words
She was an intelligent wisdom and a song bird
I met her last week at the same place
She stepped to me the same way at a no shame pace
I'm off guard her game had me choked up
Checkin me play testin me (the mic) 'til I spoked up
Seven whole days and nights and not a word from you (not a word)
I was worried I thought I woulda heard from
Stranger you know I never get enough of you
How you be comin through (the mic)
Myself and two a alikes had ran through this crew of three
In my earlier days they showed me things new to me
So we knew mad brothers who they had hit off
They even used to watch each other just to rock they shit off
When slovenly two smile and I'm scopin her
Switchin off three times a night made them more opener
So you could love Allah or leave him the hell alone
Message from my god father solid gold telephone
Many of my men went up in smoke
While trickin with these chickens I ended up broke
You find out who's ya mans when you broke
Like a bad joke it's funny when you on you got mad folk
I played the middle man in every little scam
Some as complex as a hip hop album riddle jam
I find it's quite intriguing as I think about rappers
Walk upon me speaking with stinkin mouth (about what?)
About this and that from sneakers to hats to gats
Freak chicks with the cooty cat raps
And it's that cool the dice at that
I'm at a black tie affair with a diva with the fatty fat
I play the back steady on the humble
But be right up front when we get ready to rumble
I gave her breath control ask her who she learned off
Coulda took her back to the crib somehow was turned off
Me and you was overdue
From gettin together baby
I always knew our love was meant to beee (the mic)

Feel the magnetism (the mic) between us (the mic)
Growing stronger and stronger (the mic)
Why don't we do it?





(The mic)

Overall Meaning

The first line of "The Mic" by MF Doom featuring Pebbles The Invisible Girl speaks of the connection between the artist and the microphone that he wields. As the song continues, he weaves a story of a chance encounter with a woman that he met in the same place the previous week. The verses detail his past experiences with women and men, scams, and life events that have shaped him into the person he is today. Through all of it, the microphone is a constant, providing him with a sense of grounding and purpose. The song concludes with a call-to-action, urging him to take the chance with this new woman and seize the moment.


The song is a reflection on life's opportunities and how one can either dive in or let them pass by. The magnetism between the artist and the microphone serves as a metaphor for the opportunities life presents. The microphone is described as growing stronger and stronger, suggesting that the artist's connection to it is deepening over time. This sense of connection provides him with the energy he needs to face the challenges and obstacles of life. The woman he meets is another opportunity presented to him, and the artist urges himself to seize it.


Line by Line Meaning

Feel the magnetism between us (the mic)
Sense the attraction and connection between the rapper and the microphone


Growing in stronger and stronger (the mic)
Becoming increasingly powerful and influential in the rapper's life


Why don't we do it? (The mic)
Expressing the desire to use the microphone to create music


I was in a case out of state
Recalling a past experience when the rapper was in legal trouble in another location


She was thirteen and good we had a hotter date
Describing a sexual encounter with an underage girl


It was just a number she never told she was knocked up
Implying that the underage girl became pregnant as a result of their encounter


By the end of the summer chick almost had me locked up
Suggesting that legal consequences were close for the rapper's actions


My aunt came and got me and steadied the block
Indicating that the rapper was bailed out of trouble by a family member


We bounce to the yeti and I'm ready to rock
Heading to a performance and getting hyped up for it


With no attachments feelin a little loose
Being unattached and free to do as they please


Blowin up in every spot we had a little juice
Becoming more and more popular and successful with each performance


Probably the Dom or the Afghani bud in me
Referring to the rapper's likely use of alcohol or drugs before performing


We played the stage standin by the speaker and suddenly
Performing on stage near the singers when someone got their attention


Who tapped me I'm bout to get real ill
Reacting with excitement and enthusiasm to the attention


Already ripped the whole club with metal face's steel wheel (the mic)
Having already delivered an impressive performance with the microphone before the interruption


What a sweet surprise her with the fly eyes
Noticing a woman in the crowd who caught the rapper's eye


And fine she pulled me to the sidelines
Later being approached by the woman and taken aside


The mystery shot up with strong words
Being surprised by the woman's confident and assertive demeanor


She was an intelligent wisdom and a song bird
Describing the woman as smart and talented


I met her last week at the same place
Reflecting on a previous encounter with the woman


She stepped to me the same way at a no shame pace
Remembering how the woman approached them with confidence and without hesitation


I'm off guard her game had me choked up
Feeling caught off guard and surprised by the woman's approach


Checkin me play testin me (the mic) 'til I spoked up
Evaluating the rapper's abilities by having them perform with the microphone


Seven whole days and nights and not a word from you (not a word)
Expressing concern and confusion over why the woman has not been in contact


Stranger you know I never get enough of you
Admitting to having feelings for the woman despite not knowing much about her


How you be comin through (the mic)
Wondering how the woman will make their presence known, just as the microphone represents a means of communication


Myself and two a alikes had ran through this crew of three
Recalling a time when the rapper and two friends had sexual encounters with three women


In my earlier days they showed me things new to me
Reflecting on how the experience introduced the rapper to new things


So we knew mad brothers who they had hit off
Referring to other men who had also had sexual encounters with the same women


They even used to watch each other just to rock they shit off
Revealing an element of competition and bravado among the men


When slovenly two smile and I'm scopin her
Smiling at and admiring an attractive woman


Switchin off three times a night made them more opener
Having multiple sexual partners in one night allowed them to be more open to new experiences


So you could love Allah or leave him the hell alone
Expressing a perspective that people can believe in whatever they choose, or not believe at all


Message from my god father solid gold telephone
Recalling a message from a wise, respected family member


Many of my men went up in smoke
Lamenting the loss of friends and associates through various means like death or incarceration


While trickin with these chickens I ended up broke
Spending too much money on women and material possessions, leading to financial troubles


You find out who's ya mans when you broke
Realizing who your true friends are when you are in need


Like a bad joke it's funny when you on you got mad folk
Noticing how many people seem to be attracted to success and money, but disappear when those things are gone


I played the middle man in every little scam
Admitting to having participated in various schemes and shady dealings


Some as complex as a hip hop album riddle jam
Comparing the complexity of the scams to the puzzles and wordplay found in hip hop lyrics


I find it's quite intriguing as I think about rappers
Finding it interesting to reflect on the motivations and lifestyles of fellow rappers


Walk upon me speaking with stinkin mouth (about what?)
Not wanting to converse with people who have poor hygiene or unpleasant breath


About this and that from sneakers to hats to gats
Being annoyed by people who only want to talk about material possessions and weapons


Freak chicks with the cooty cat raps
Disliking women who only talk about sex and use crude or vulgar language


And it's that cool the dice at that
Finding it interesting or entertaining


I'm at a black tie affair with a diva with the fatty fat
Describing attending a formal event with a woman who has an attractive physique


I play the back steady on the humble
Keeping a low profile and staying humble


But be right up front when we get ready to rumble
Being more assertive and confident when it's time to perform on stage


I gave her breath control ask her who she learned off
Teaching a woman how to control her breathing during sex and asking where she learned the technique


Coulda took her back to the crib somehow was turned off
Being initially interested in having sex with the woman, but then losing interest or being unable to perform


Me and you was overdue
Feeling like the rapper and the woman were meant to be together


From gettin together baby
Looking forward to being together


I always knew our love was meant to beee (the mic)
Believing in destiny and the power of music to bring people together




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Daniel Dumile Thompson

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