Music For The People
Marky Mark and The Funky Bunch Lyrics

I make music, for the people to dance to
I create music that is meant to make people dance and enjoy themselves

So pay attention as I start to enhance you!
Be alert because I am about to amaze you and enrich your experience with my music

Witness the quickness, as I kick this
Observe the speed and agility with which I perform and deliver my music

I'm on a mission so listen as I dismiss
I have a purpose, and I want you to listen as I reject or negate all the negative talk surrounding my music

All this talk that's going around
The rumors and gossip that is circulating

Of how I stole the sound from the man in brown
People are spreading false claims that I plagiarized or copied someone's style, which is untrue

But you're mistaken, 'cuz I ain't takin' of fakin'
You're wrong because I did not imitate anyone and I am not trying to deceive anyone

Feel the power of the music i'm makin'!
Experience the strength and impact of the music I am creating

Listen up punk 'cuz I'm playin' for keeps
Pay attention because I am serious about what I am doing and fully committed to it

I make the music for the clubs and boomin' jeeps
My music is intended for partying and loud, booming car sound systems

Step up to the standwith the mic in my hand
I take my position with confidence and control, holding the microphone in my hand

An then ooooooh blam!
And then I deliver a powerful blow with my lyrics or performance

Straight up hip hop no compromising
I create a pure form of hip hop music without any self-restriction or limitations

Ask me how I'm stylin'?, I'm buck whylin'!
Inquire about my unique style? I am wild and expressive, going all out!

Kickin' the juice to get loose and seducin' and
I am creating a lively beat to encourage people to dance and enjoy themselves, as well as enthrall them

"Generally" speaking my brothers producing this jammy
Speaking generally, my colleagues or comrades are contributing their efforts to creating this exciting piece of music

Don't even hand me a d grammmy
I don't even care about winning a Grammy award, which is a symbol of recognition for musical excellence

My name ain't ice and I'm not from Miami
My name is not related to ice or Miami, as some might erroneously think

You talk about slayin' and sprayin', so what you sayin'?
You are talking about violent actions, so what is your point?

I'm parlayin',
I am moving forward, progressing or succeeding

Is smoove and there is no equal
My technique or execution is effortless and unequaled

Yeah so now that I'm makin' this funky music
Now that I am creating this groovy music

I wanna see everybodyout there dance, come on now!
I want everyone to enjoy themselves and dance to my music, let's go!

Work dat sucka to death, come on now
Let your body move to the music until you feel exhausted, come on now

Work dat sucka to death "work your body"
Exert your body to move and dance energetically with my music

Music for the people that's what I', Makin'
I am creating music for the masses or the people

And don't worry about the samples I'm takin'!
Don't be concerned about the fragments of old recordings I am using in my music

Pieces and bits of old radio hits
Fragments or elements of outdated radio songs

Add an original twist and make'em sound like this
Incorporate a fresh, innovative approach to these pieces and make them sound like this

Word!, I make an old song dope again!
I make an outdated song sound interesting and exciting again

Give a played out pop-star hope again!
Provide a stale or washed-up pop star with a renewed sense of optimism

Girls wanne do me - suckers try to boo me
Girls are attracted to me, but detractors are trying to disapprove or reject me

Try to step to me - but you can't get through me
You try to oppose me, but I am unbreakable or invincible

And any jealous fella call me a whimp
And if any envious guy insults me by calling me a coward

Step in my face and i'll smack you like a pimp!
If you confront me, I won't hesitate to hit you like a pimp with a strong and decisive blow

Critics they don't mean jack to me
Critics' opinions don't matter to me, or they are insignificant

And I don't give a d if they give slack to me
And I don't care about the criticism or insults they level against me

I see them on the news with their crooked reviews
I notice critics on TV broadcasts with their biased or unfair evaluations

Hey you suckers... pork you!
Hey, you fools...(a euphemism for the offensive phrase 'f*** you' to express disgust)

Not for the money or the fame or a sequel
I am not creating music for the sake of money, fame or to follow up on my previous success

I make the music for the god d people!
I create music for the masses, for the good of the people

I make the music for the white, black, russian,
I create music for all people, regardless of their race or nationality

German, jewish, puerto rican, portuguese, swedish,
Whether they are German, Jewish, Puerto Rican, Portuguese, Swedish or from any other cultural background

Irish, italian, indian people...
Whether they are Irish, Italian, or Indian people...my music is for them all

Word!
A term that means you agree or confirm the previous statement, often used at the end of a sentence as a positive exclamation.