Heat
Madlib Lyrics


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I'm buzzing, who gives a shit? Ahahahahahahaha!

Ayo, what's niggas keep rollin like cars are stolen, holding heat
Folding meat to the back of your head, the whole world sleeps
While we dropping beats and lyrics, our own techniques
Suckas standing mad in the back, cause they don't get freaks
Some of these rappers looking like they got high heels on
Lipstick and makeup, laced-up thong
We keep it raw like sex with baby moms
Madlib, Talib getting the gravy on
Shit's kinda refreshing like bottles of Evian
(Don't even know) Don't even know what day we on
24 hours a day hittin' the hazy bong
(Dom, dom, dom, dom, dom, dom, dom)
(Heat) The raw addict, (Heat) dropping static
(Heat) Changing... changing the sound (Heat)
When it goes around addict drop static like James Brown
It goes around, round and round...

(Turn it up) HEAT (Turn it up) HEAT
(Turn it up) HEAT (Turn it up) HEAT
(Turn it up) HEAT (Turn it up) HEAT
(Turn it up) HEAT (Turn it up) HEAT
(Turn it up) HEAT (Turn it up) HEAT
HEAT, HEAT
HEAT, HEAT
HEAT, HEAT

Coming through with my niggas like we own the city
And dropping nitty gritty while you niggas coming shitty
(Doing it right) with a chick while she looking pretty
Niggas mad cos I'm in the hitting kitten committee
Sipping on Henny checking out the beat blast
My nigga Med roll the blunt with a twist of hash
Like a drug dealer, all I want to see is cash
(Nah, don't do me no favors, all I wanna see is my cash)
Keep the heat locked even when the beat knock
Leave a deep shock, make a nigga sleepwalk
Out to lunch, Madlib hit like a championship punch
To the head, speakers smashed to the red, leaving ash
Getting cake up, nigga better wake up
(Nigga, say what?) Y'all niggas better wake up
Get your weight ups with the dollar bench press
Take your one step while I take my ten steps

(Turn it up) HEAT (Turn it up) HEAT
(Turn it up) HEAT (Turn it up) HEAT
(Turn it up) HEAT (Turn it up) HEAT
(Turn it up) HEAT (Turn it up) HEAT
(Turn it up) HEAT (Turn it up) HEAT




HEAT, HEAT
HEAT

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Madlib's song "Heat" depict a sense of confidence and disregard for others' opinions. The opening line, "I'm buzzing, who gives a shit? Ahahahahahahaha!" suggests that the singer is in a state of euphoria and doesn't care about what others think of him. The following lines touch on the idea of standing out and being different. The singer mentions how some rappers try to conform to a certain image, wearing high heels, lipstick, and makeup, while Madlib and Talib Kweli keep it real and "raw" like sex with an ex-partner. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for their authentic and unfiltered approach to music.


The chorus, with its repeated chants of "HEAT," adds to the overall energy and intensity of the song. It serves as a rallying cry, urging listeners to turn up the volume and embrace the rawness of the music. The verses highlight the skill and artistry of Madlib and his crew, emphasizing their unique techniques and ability to create innovative beats and lyrics. The references to Henny (Hennessy) and hitting the blunt suggest a carefree and relaxed lifestyle, where they prioritize their own enjoyment and financial success.


Overall, "Heat" is a self-assured and rebellious anthem that celebrates individuality and artistic prowess. It encourages listeners to embrace their true selves and not be swayed by societal expectations or the opinions of others.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm buzzing, who gives a shit? Ahahahahahahaha!
I'm in a state of excitement and don't care about anyone's opinion or judgment. I find it amusing and laugh at it.


Ayo, what's niggas keep rollin like cars are stolen, holding heat
Hey, why do people keep moving forward recklessly and aggressively, as if they were driving stolen cars, with weapons in hand?


Folding meat to the back of your head, the whole world sleeps
Packing a powerful punch to the back of your head, while everyone else remains oblivious and unaware of what's happening.


While we dropping beats and lyrics, our own techniques
As we release our music with unique rhythms and lyrics, we showcase our individual styles and skills.


Suckas standing mad in the back, cause they don't get freaks
Foolish individuals standing angrily in the background because they can't understand or appreciate the unconventional and innovative aspects of our music.


Some of these rappers looking like they got high heels on
Many of these rappers appear effeminate or pretentious, as if they are wearing high-heeled shoes.


Lipstick and makeup, laced-up thong
They wear excessive cosmetic enhancements, such as lipstick and makeup, and revealing women's underwear to appear seductive or flamboyant.


We keep it raw like sex with baby moms
We maintain an unfiltered, authentic style, similar to the raw and intimate experience of having sexual relations with our children's mothers.


Madlib, Talib getting the gravy on
Madlib and Talib are successfully profiting and enjoying prosperity, just like being covered in delicious gravy.


Shit's kinda refreshing like bottles of Evian
The current situation is quite invigorating and rejuvenating, similar to the sensation of drinking refreshing bottled water like Evian.


(Don't even know) Don't even know what day we on
We are completely unaware and indifferent to the specific day or date we are currently experiencing.


24 hours a day hittin' the hazy bong
Engaging in the act of smoking marijuana from a water pipe filled with dense and intoxicating vapor for the entire 24-hour duration of each day.


(Dom, dom, dom, dom, dom, dom, dom)
The repetitive and rhythmic sound of a drum beat, emphasizing the intense and addictive nature of our music.


(Heat) The raw addict, (Heat) dropping static
The addictively powerful and energetic nature of our music, causing a rush of excitement and adrenaline.


(Heat) Changing... changing the sound (Heat)
Our music is revolutionary and transformative, altering and revolutionizing the entire sonic landscape.


When it goes around addict drop static like James Brown
When our music circulates and reaches a wide audience, it generates immense excitement and energy, similar to James Brown's electrifying performances.


It goes around, round and round...
Our music becomes popular and spreads rapidly, creating a continuous cycle of influence and impact.


(Turn it up) HEAT (Turn it up) HEAT
Increase the volume and intensity of the music, amplifying the power and impact it delivers.


Coming through with my niggas like we own the city
We are confidently and assertively moving together as a group, as if we have complete control and ownership of the entire city.


And dropping nitty gritty while you niggas coming shitty
Revealing the unvarnished truth and exposing the harsh reality, while others continuously produce low-quality and subpar work.


(Doing it right) with a chick while she looking pretty
Engaging in enjoyable activities, particularly with an attractive woman, and ensuring that everything is done correctly and successfully.


Niggas mad cos I'm in the hitting kitten committee
Individuals are envious and angry because I am involved in successful and pleasurable relationships with attractive women.


Sipping on Henny checking out the beat blast
Leisurely drinking Hennessy while appreciating the powerful impact and resonance of the music.


My nigga Med roll the blunt with a twist of hash
My friend Med skillfully prepares a marijuana joint infused with a small amount of concentrated hashish for enhanced effects.


Like a drug dealer, all I want to see is cash
Similar to a drug dealer, my primary desire is to accumulate wealth and financial gain.


(Nah, don't do me no favors, all I wanna see is my cash)
No need to offer me any kind of assistance or favors, as my sole focus and priority is to accumulate my own wealth and money.


Keep the heat locked even when the beat knock
Maintain a high level of intensity and power, even when the music's rhythm and bass hit strongly and vibrantly.


Leave a deep shock, make a nigga sleepwalk
Create a profound and lasting impact, causing individuals to move and navigate their surroundings in a trance-like state, similar to sleepwalking.


Out to lunch, Madlib hit like a championship punch
Operating and acting in an unconventional and unpredictable manner, Madlib delivers a blow as forceful and impactful as a winning punch in a championship boxing match.


To the head, speakers smashed to the red, leaving ash
Directing the powerful sound and music towards the listener's head, creating such an intense experience that the singers are pushed to their limits and burn out, leaving behind remnants of ashes.


Getting cake up, nigga better wake up
Accumulating a substantial amount of money and success; individuals should become aware and take notice of this fact.


(Nigga, say what?) Y'all niggas better wake up
Expressing disbelief or challenge towards those who haven't recognized or acknowledged the success and influence we have achieved.


Get your weight ups with the dollar bench press
Improve your financial situation by increasing your earnings through various methods, just like strengthening your muscles by lifting weights at the gym.


Take your one step while I take my ten steps
While others make slow progress, I am advancing and making significant strides, outpacing them by a wide margin.


HEAT, HEAT
Referring to the intense and powerful nature of our music.


HEAT, HEAT
Continuing to emphasize the energetic and exciting quality of our music.


HEAT, HEAT
Further highlighting the intense and thrilling impact our music has on the listener.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., EMPIRE PUBLISHING
Written by: Otis Jackson Jr.

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Izu Eneh

Reposting this so it stays near the top :
Track 1: 0:00 (MED - Intro - Push comes to shove)
Track 2: 0:49 (Freddie Gibbs - Watts)
Track 3: 1:35 (Raekwon - Throwback remix from Remixes 2: 1980s Saturday Morning Edition)
Track 4: 2:57 (Beatless - Dominant)
Track 5: 5:36 (Madlib - Track 47 - 62 beats)
Track 6: 6:59 (Madlib - Box Top (Cardboard Dues) - Movie scenes 1-2)
Track 7: 7:47 (Madlib - Madness Tempel)
Track 8: 8:50 (Cappadonna - Slang Editorial, Madlib’s remix)
Track 9: 10:28 (Madlib - New Bombay)
Track 10: 11:17 (Madlib - Track 8 - 62 Beats Beattape)
Track 11: 12:38 (Madlib - Motorik Matching)
Track 12: 14:47 (Madlib - Do You Know? (Transition))
Track 13: 15:20 (Percee P - The Dirt And Filth Instrumental)
Track 14: 16:04
Track 15: 17:20 (MED - Serious)
Track 16: 18:45 (Madlib - Please set me at ease)
Track 17: 22:09 (Madlib - Detroit (US))
Track 18: 23:03 (Madlib - Dillalade (Contact High))
Track 19: 24:13 (Madlib - Track 3 - 62 Beats tape)
Track 20: 25:11 (Madlib - Tarot Ash (Rock Konducta Pt.1)
Track 21: 26:23 (Madlib - Eternal Broadcaster)
Track 22: 27:54 (DJ Design + Quasimoto - Sparkdala)
Track 23: 30:46 (Madlib - Fantastic Four - Invazion EP
Track 24: 31:51 (Madlib - Last Day's Music)
Track 25: 32:40 (Madlib - C.D.P. Assassins - Part 2&3)
Track 26: 34:20 (Madlib - Further Adventures Of Walkman Flavor (Medicine Show #5)
Track 27: 35:41
Track 28: 36:25 (Mali - Get hype - Medicine Show 13 remix)
Track 29: 39:05 (Madlib - Dirty Hop (The Shuffle))
Track 30: 40:53 (Understanding (Comprehension))
Track 31: 41:58 (Madlib - Get It Right)
Track 32: 43:02 (Madlib - Episode VIII)
Track 33: 43:55 (Quas + Grand the Vis - Greed)
Track 34: 46:15 (Quasimoto - Madlib Invazion Interlude)
Track 35: 46:56 (Dudley Perkins - Separate Ways Instrumental)
Track 36: 47:38 (Madlib - Cue 8)
Track 37: 48:20 (Madlib - No Sitar (Outro))
Track 38: 49:20 (Madlib - Celebrity Vision (Trouble Knows me))
Track 39: 50:56 (Madlib - Oakland California (U.S.)
Track 40: 52:37 (A.G - Take a ride)
Track 41: 54:00
Track 42: 55:29
Track 43: 56:03
Track 44: 57:24 (Madlib - Cue 7)
Track 45: 58:06 (Jaylib + Guilty Simpson - Baby)
Track 46: 1:01:21 (Madlib - Two For Pay Jay (No Dough, No Show))
Track 47: 1:02:44
Track 48: 1:04:14 (Madlib + Dudley Perkins - Solitude Instrumental)
Track 49: 1:05:09
Track 50: 1:06:30 (Madvillain - Fancy Clown Instrumental)
Track 51: 1:07:56
Track 52: 1:08:11 (Madlib - Another Batch (Play it Again))



alias.m

To the uploader, paste this in the video description so people have the tracks separated in the progress bar

Track 1: 0:00 (Freddie Gibbs - Watts)
Track 2: 0:49
Track 3: 1:35
Track 4: 2:57 (Beatless - Dominant)
Track 5: 5:36
Track 6: 6:59 (Esham - Dead Clownz)
Track 7: 7:47 (Madlib - Madness Tempel)
Track 8: 8:50
Track 9: 10:28 (Madlib - New Bombay)
Track 10: 11:17
Track 11: 12:38 (Madlib - Motorik Matching)
Track 12: 14:47 (Madlib - Do You Know? (Transition))
Track 13: 15:20
Track 14: 16:04
Track 15: 17:20 (MED - Serious)
Track 16: 18:45
Track 17: 22:09
Track 18: 23:03
Track 19: 24:13
Track 20: 25:11
Track 21: 26:23 (Madlib - Eternal Broadcaster)
Track 22: 27:54
Track 23: 30:46
Track 24: 31:51
Track 25: 32:40
Track 26: 34:20
Track 27: 35:41
Track 28: 36:25
Track 29: 39:05
Track 30: 40:53
Track 31: 41:58 (Madlib - Get It Right)
Track 32: 43:02 (Madlib - Episode VIII)
Track 33: 43:55
Track 34: 46:15
Track 35: 46:56
Track 36: 47:38
Track 37: 48:20 (Madlib - No Sitar (Outro))
Track 38: 49:20
Track 39: 50:56
Track 40: 52:37
Track 41: 54:00
Track 42: 55:29
Track 43: 56:03
Track 44: 57:24
Track 45: 58:06
Track 46: 1:01:21
Track 47: 1:02:44
Track 48: 1:04:14
Track 49: 1:05:09
Track 50: 1:06:30
Track 51: 1:07:56
Track 52: 1:08:11



lambshanker

Track 1: 0:00 (MED - Intro - Push comes to shove)
Track 2: 0:49 (Freddie Gibbs - Watts)
Track 3: 1:35 (Raekwon - Throwback remix from Remixes 2: 1980s Saturday Morning Edition)
Track 4: 2:57 (Beatless - Dominant)
Track 5: 5:36 (Madlib - Track 47 - 62 beats)
Track 6: 6:59 (Madlib - Box Top (Cardboard Dues) - Movie scenes 1-2)
Track 7: 7:47 (Madlib - Madness Tempel)
Track 8: 8:50 (Cappadonna - Slang Editorial, Madlib’s remix)
Track 9: 10:28 (Madlib - New Bombay)
Track 10: 11:17 (Madlib - Track 8 - 62 Beats Beattape)
Track 11: 12:38 (Madlib - Motorik Matching)
Track 12: 14:47 (Madlib - Do You Know? (Transition))
Track 13: 15:20 (Percee P - The Dirt And Filth Instrumental)
Track 14: 16:04
Track 15: 17:20 (MED - Serious)
Track 16: 18:45 (Madlib - Please set me at ease)
Track 17: 22:09 (Madlib - Detroit (US))
Track 18: 23:03 (Madlib - Dillalade (Contact High))
Track 19: 24:13 (Madlib - Track 3 - 62 Beats tape)
Track 20: 25:11 (Madlib - Tarot Ash (Rock Konducta Pt.1)
Track 21: 26:23 (Madlib - Eternal Broadcaster)
Track 22: 27:54 (DJ Design + Quasimoto - Sparkdala)
Track 23: 30:46 (Madlib - Fantastic Four - Invazion EP
Track 24: 31:51 (Madlib - Last Day's Music)
Track 25: 32:40 (Madlib - C.D.P. Assassins - Part 2&3)
Track 26: 34:20 (Madlib - Further Adventures Of Walkman Flavor (Medicine Show #5)
Track 27: 35:41
Track 28: 36:25 (Mali - Get hype - Medicine Show 13 remix)
Track 29: 39:05 (Madlib - Dirty Hop (The Shuffle))
Track 30: 40:53 (Understanding (Comprehension))
Track 31: 41:58 (Madlib - Get It Right)
Track 32: 43:02 (Madlib - Episode VIII)
Track 33: 43:55 (Quas + Grand the Vis - Greed)
Track 34: 46:15 (Quasimoto - Madlib Invazion Interlude)
Track 35: 46:56 (Dudley Perkins - Separate Ways Instrumental)
Track 36: 47:38 (Madlib - Cue 8)
Track 37: 48:20 (Madlib - No Sitar (Outro))
Track 38: 49:20 (Madlib - Celebrity Vision (Trouble Knows me))
Track 39: 50:56 (Madlib - Oakland California (U.S.)
Track 40: 52:37 (A.G - Take a ride)
Track 41: 54:00
Track 42: 55:29
Track 43: 56:03
Track 44: 57:24 (Madlib - Cue 7)
Track 45: 58:06 (Jaylib + Guilty Simpson - Baby)
Track 46: 1:01:21 (Madlib - Two For Pay Jay (No Dough, No Show))
Track 47: 1:02:44
Track 48: 1:04:14 (Madlib + Dudley Perkins - Solitude Instrumental)
Track 49: 1:05:09
Track 50: 1:06:30 (Madvillain - Fancy Clown Instrumental)
Track 51: 1:07:56
Track 52: 1:08:11 (Madlib - Another Batch (Play it Again))



All comments from YouTube:

Izu Eneh

Reposting this so it stays near the top :
Track 1: 0:00 (MED - Intro - Push comes to shove)
Track 2: 0:49 (Freddie Gibbs - Watts)
Track 3: 1:35 (Raekwon - Throwback remix from Remixes 2: 1980s Saturday Morning Edition)
Track 4: 2:57 (Beatless - Dominant)
Track 5: 5:36 (Madlib - Track 47 - 62 beats)
Track 6: 6:59 (Madlib - Box Top (Cardboard Dues) - Movie scenes 1-2)
Track 7: 7:47 (Madlib - Madness Tempel)
Track 8: 8:50 (Cappadonna - Slang Editorial, Madlib’s remix)
Track 9: 10:28 (Madlib - New Bombay)
Track 10: 11:17 (Madlib - Track 8 - 62 Beats Beattape)
Track 11: 12:38 (Madlib - Motorik Matching)
Track 12: 14:47 (Madlib - Do You Know? (Transition))
Track 13: 15:20 (Percee P - The Dirt And Filth Instrumental)
Track 14: 16:04
Track 15: 17:20 (MED - Serious)
Track 16: 18:45 (Madlib - Please set me at ease)
Track 17: 22:09 (Madlib - Detroit (US))
Track 18: 23:03 (Madlib - Dillalade (Contact High))
Track 19: 24:13 (Madlib - Track 3 - 62 Beats tape)
Track 20: 25:11 (Madlib - Tarot Ash (Rock Konducta Pt.1)
Track 21: 26:23 (Madlib - Eternal Broadcaster)
Track 22: 27:54 (DJ Design + Quasimoto - Sparkdala)
Track 23: 30:46 (Madlib - Fantastic Four - Invazion EP
Track 24: 31:51 (Madlib - Last Day's Music)
Track 25: 32:40 (Madlib - C.D.P. Assassins - Part 2&3)
Track 26: 34:20 (Madlib - Further Adventures Of Walkman Flavor (Medicine Show #5)
Track 27: 35:41
Track 28: 36:25 (Mali - Get hype - Medicine Show 13 remix)
Track 29: 39:05 (Madlib - Dirty Hop (The Shuffle))
Track 30: 40:53 (Understanding (Comprehension))
Track 31: 41:58 (Madlib - Get It Right)
Track 32: 43:02 (Madlib - Episode VIII)
Track 33: 43:55 (Quas + Grand the Vis - Greed)
Track 34: 46:15 (Quasimoto - Madlib Invazion Interlude)
Track 35: 46:56 (Dudley Perkins - Separate Ways Instrumental)
Track 36: 47:38 (Madlib - Cue 8)
Track 37: 48:20 (Madlib - No Sitar (Outro))
Track 38: 49:20 (Madlib - Celebrity Vision (Trouble Knows me))
Track 39: 50:56 (Madlib - Oakland California (U.S.)
Track 40: 52:37 (A.G - Take a ride)
Track 41: 54:00
Track 42: 55:29
Track 43: 56:03
Track 44: 57:24 (Madlib - Cue 7)
Track 45: 58:06 (Jaylib + Guilty Simpson - Baby)
Track 46: 1:01:21 (Madlib - Two For Pay Jay (No Dough, No Show))
Track 47: 1:02:44
Track 48: 1:04:14 (Madlib + Dudley Perkins - Solitude Instrumental)
Track 49: 1:05:09
Track 50: 1:06:30 (Madvillain - Fancy Clown Instrumental)
Track 51: 1:07:56
Track 52: 1:08:11 (Madlib - Another Batch (Play it Again))

nahdeleh

@AL SAULSO thanks bro this is fire

nemesis!

ur crazy for this

AL SAULSO

16:04 Madlib BlackTape Song 2

Jay S.

Track 27 35:41 - (Madlib feat. Frank Nitty and Oh No) - The Exclusive)

dj.kamlet

track 14: ghostface killah - run (madlib remix from the black tape)
track 27: madlib - drinks up! (instrumental from the 64 beats beat tape, i dont remember which song)
track 41: madlib - ghetto dwelaz (madlib remixes 2)
track 43: madlib - money beat (62 beats track 52)

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kevin claire

Haven't listened to madlib in ages and was thinking must have 12 new joints at least. As always on point. Thanks appreciate you

KRI8 beats

Thank you for this bro, exactly what I needed to find at this time!

alias.m

To the uploader, paste this in the video description so people have the tracks separated in the progress bar

Track 1: 0:00 (Freddie Gibbs - Watts)
Track 2: 0:49
Track 3: 1:35
Track 4: 2:57 (Beatless - Dominant)
Track 5: 5:36
Track 6: 6:59 (Esham - Dead Clownz)
Track 7: 7:47 (Madlib - Madness Tempel)
Track 8: 8:50
Track 9: 10:28 (Madlib - New Bombay)
Track 10: 11:17
Track 11: 12:38 (Madlib - Motorik Matching)
Track 12: 14:47 (Madlib - Do You Know? (Transition))
Track 13: 15:20
Track 14: 16:04
Track 15: 17:20 (MED - Serious)
Track 16: 18:45
Track 17: 22:09
Track 18: 23:03
Track 19: 24:13
Track 20: 25:11
Track 21: 26:23 (Madlib - Eternal Broadcaster)
Track 22: 27:54
Track 23: 30:46
Track 24: 31:51
Track 25: 32:40
Track 26: 34:20
Track 27: 35:41
Track 28: 36:25
Track 29: 39:05
Track 30: 40:53
Track 31: 41:58 (Madlib - Get It Right)
Track 32: 43:02 (Madlib - Episode VIII)
Track 33: 43:55
Track 34: 46:15
Track 35: 46:56
Track 36: 47:38
Track 37: 48:20 (Madlib - No Sitar (Outro))
Track 38: 49:20
Track 39: 50:56
Track 40: 52:37
Track 41: 54:00
Track 42: 55:29
Track 43: 56:03
Track 44: 57:24
Track 45: 58:06
Track 46: 1:01:21
Track 47: 1:02:44
Track 48: 1:04:14
Track 49: 1:05:09
Track 50: 1:06:30
Track 51: 1:07:56
Track 52: 1:08:11

Michael Edwards

Thank you very much 😊

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