The Symphony
Marley Marl Lyrics

Listen closely, so your attention's undivided
Pay close attention and focus without distractions

Many in the past have tried to do what I did
Numerous people have attempted to replicate my success

Just the way I came off, man I'm gonna come off
The way I presented myself before, I will continue to do so

Stronger and longer, even with the drum off
I will persist and endure, even without instrumental support

I keep on goin' and flowin' just like a river
I continue to move and express myself effortlessly, like a flowing river

I got a whole lot to give so I'm-a give a
I possess a great deal to offer, so I will give generously

Little at a time, new trails are blazin'
I introduce innovation gradually, paving new paths

Action is in effect, and always stays in
My actions have an impact and leave a lasting impression

Yeah, just like a shot from a cannon
I come out with incredible force and intensity

I am the man in charge and I've been plannin'
I hold authority and have strategically prepared for this

A jam strong enough that it can lift your soul
The music is powerful and can uplift your spirit

I'm the originator, and my rhymes are made of gold
I am the creator and my lyrics are exceptionally valuable

Once you hear the capital 'a' rap, it'll stay
My rap with emphasis on the letter 'a' will linger in your memory

With you for awhile, it won't go away
It will remain with you for an extended period of time

Unless you force it, because it stays with you, my friend
Unless you consciously try to forget it, it will remain in your mind

And if you toss it away, I'm-a hit ya again
If you try to disregard it, I will remind you of its presence

I project my voice so it's right in the crowd
I amplify my voice to reach and engage the audience

There's a sign at the door: no bitin' allowed
An explicit warning is displayed, prohibiting imitations

And if you didn't read it I suggest you do so
If you overlooked the sign, I strongly advise you to read it

Or you'll be stranded, just like caruso
You will be left helpless, much like being abandoned

Sleep if ya want to, go 'head, get some shut-eye
Feel free to rest and sleep, if you desire

A man broke his jaw tryin' to say what I
Someone attempted to imitate my words and got injured

Say on the microphone, you shoulda left it alone
You shouldn't have tried to replicate what I said on the microphone

Just for the record, let it be known
To clarify and make sure everyone understands

That my ego's only partially grown
My self-confidence is still developing

And never will I ever condone biting in any form, yo I'm only warm
I will never endorse or support plagiarism, I am merely expressing myself

That verse was the calm, now here's the storm
The previous verse was relaxed, now prepare for the more intense part

This jam is dedicated to all un-optimistics
This song is specifically for those who doubted my abilities

That though I wasn't coming out with some exquisite rhymes
Despite not presenting extremely impressive lyrics

But that's alright, 'cause now I'm back
But that's acceptable because I have returned

To kill all the rumors and straighten the facts of me
To dispel all the false information and clarify the truth about myself

Not rockin' rhymes like I always used to
Not delivering lyrics in the same style as I did in the past

But you jumped on the tip when you heard me and the juice crew
However, you quickly became interested when you heard me and the juice crew

You said, 'mmm mmm mmm, ain't that somethin?
You expressed surprise and admiration

Yo craig, I head you in that jam, and it's pumpin'
You commended Craig for his performance in a particular song

I apologize, oh yeah, and uh, can I have your autograph for me and my grandma?'
I am sorry for underestimating you, and by the way, can you provide an autograph for me and my grandmother?

That's how I'm livin': all surprise mode
I currently exist in a state of constant surprise

Don't even sleep, try not to keep your eyes closed
Stay alert and avoid closing your eyes

'cause if you do, when you awaken, your so-called spot will be taken
If you become complacent, you will lose your claimed position of superiority

I'll take you over like a greedy executive, 'cause on the mic my prospective is
Like an ambitious business leader, I will dominate you because I have great potential on the microphone

To be the best in all rap events, and since I have a call, I call experience
I strive to be the greatest in all rap competitions, and my extensive experience supports this claim

Yo, marley gives the slice, I get nice
Marley provides the beat, and I rhyme skillfully

And my voice is twice as horrifying as Vincent Price
My voice is exceptionally terrifying, even more so than Vincent Price

Goes deep, till you fell in a spell of a sleep
My rhymes resonate deeply, until you fall into a hypnotic slumber

And while I'm countin' the money, you count sheep
While I am busy counting my wealth, you are left counting sheep in your sleep

When g rap strikes the mic, I recite the type of hype that you like
When G Rap raps, I deliver the type of exciting content that you enjoy

And make the people unite
I have the ability to bring people together

I grip up hips and zip up lips, step on reps, you flip and want to sip on my tip
I captivate and silence audiences, causing others to envy and seek my attention

Take a deep breath, because you don't have another left
Prepare yourself, as you have no more chances or opportunities

Comin' back like I'm avengin' my brother's deat
Returning with vengeance, seeking justice for my brother's demise

Makin' veterans run for medicine
Established artists retreat, seeking solace or relief

'cause I put out more lights in a fight than con edison
I extinguish more talent and potential than a power company

Rip the damn cage like I'm on a rampage
I destroy barriers with great fury, much like being on a rampage

And if you want rage, I'm-a make front page
If you seek anger or conflict, I will ensure it becomes front-page news

Read the headlines, suckers, today's the deadline
Take note of the attention-grabbing news, fools, today is the last chance

Your head is way past bedtime
Your mindset is outdated and irrelevant

Can't kill though, solo, 'cause you're still all soft like a pillow
You cannot defeat me alone because you lack strength, remaining weak like a soft pillow

My rap is rougher than brillo
My rhymes are more aggressive and harsh than a brillo pad

So fear me, don't dare dare me
Be scared of me and do not even attempt to challenge me

And don't compare me to him when you hear me
Do not make the mistake of comparing me to others when you listen to my music

Talk about a battle but you ain't yet ready for war
You discuss engaging in a conflict, but you are not prepared for true warfare

Your metaphor sucks more than a whore
Your use of metaphors is extremely poor

You can't replace me, ice me or ace me, bass me, face me, slice me or race me
You cannot surpass me, intimidate or defeat me, mimic my style, confront me, harm me, or challenge me in a race

Bite me or taste me I'll show you that I got force
If you imitate me or try to compete with me, I will prove my superior strength

My rap burns your mouth like hot sauce
My lyrics cause discomfort and pain, similar to the heat of hot sauce

Run for water while I break your tape recorder
Frantically search for relief while I destroy your recording device

Server-to-sucker: the order is manslaughter
From server to victim: the command is to cause the death of your career

Another rapper, g rap wrecks, he's rated x, to mean the boy is sex, next
Another rapper, G Rap, dominates with explicit content, signifying his exceptional skills

The amplifier gets used and abused, pumps so loud, we might blow a fuse
The amplifier is utilized excessively, generating powerful sounds that may even cause a circuit overload

This is anger, madness, ready to hang 'er
This is pure fury and insanity, prepared for disaster

Rapper or singer I'm puttin' up my middle finger
Whether you are a rapper or a singer, I am blatantly showing my disrespect

Next up (i believe that's me)
Next in line to perform (I am confident it's my turn)

Big daddy kane, get on the mic for the symphony
Big Daddy Kane, take the microphone and join us in this musical collaboration

Settin' it off, lettin' it off, beginnin'
Initiating the performance, releasing energy, starting

Rough to the endin', you never been in
Intense and powerful until the very end, you have never experienced anything like this

To move the groove with the smooth rap lord
To enhance and control the rhythmic flow with my superior rap skills

Like a bottle of juice, rhymes are being poured
Similar to pouring juice from a bottle, I deliver a continuous flow of impressive lyrics

Down your ear, crisp and clear
Directly into your ears, with clarity and precision

As I prepare to wear, tear and smear then I'm outta here
Preparing to dominate, destroy, and discredit before departing from the scene

With a mark left that you can all cling
Leaving a lasting impression that everyone can hold onto

'Cause rockin' a party? yo, it's a small thing
Because hosting an amazing party? Well, it's a minor accomplishment for me

I rip many places on regular basis, and broken down mics were the only traces
I frequently tear up various venues, leaving only damaged microphones as evidence

That I'd been there and there at the party
Proving my presence and impact at the party

The mic had my prints, and on it was a body
The microphone was marked by my unique style, as if it were a crime scene

So take caution, I'm not horsin' around in a throwdown, clown
Be careful, I am serious and not playing games in a competitive showdown, you fool

I'm takin' yours son
I am claiming and taking what is yours, my friend

So just acknowledge the way that I kick it
Simply recognize and appreciate my style and delivery

'Cause if rap was a house, you'd be evicted
If the rap genre were a dwelling, you would be forcibly removed

And dismissed from the microphone, chokin' on a bone, 'cause daddy's home
Banished from the microphone, struggling and failing to compete, because I have returned

And battlin' me is hazardous to health
Engaging in a battle against me is extremely dangerous and detrimental to one's well-being

So put a quarter in your ass, 'cause ya played yourself
You have made a fool of yourself, so metaphorically insert a coin into your rear end

Like a game in the arcade, you need a far aid
Similar to playing a game in an arcade, you require immediate medical assistance

I'm walkin' the path that allah made
I am following the path that Allah has chosen for me

I'll attend and then begin to send a speech to reach and teach
I will participate and proceed to deliver a speech, aiming to communicate and educate

So just say when
Simply inform me when you are ready

So I can let lyrics blast like a bullet
So I can unleash lyrics explosively, like a speeding bullet

My mouth is the gun on suckers I pull it
My mouth acts as the weapon, shooting down and defeating foolish individuals

The trigger, ya figure, my pockets gettin' bigger
I control the trigger, as you might anticipate, my wealth continues to grow

'Cause when it comes to money, yo, grant's my nigga!
Because when it comes to wealth, Grant is my close associate and supporter

You've got the groove, mcs, freeze, stand still, nobody move
You are in possession of the rhythm, emcees freeze, stay motionless, no one should move

It's a sabotage, as I take charge, don't barge, 'cause goddamn, I'm livin' large
It's an intentional disruption, as I assume control, do not intrude, because I am extremely successful

Like a giant, you're nothin' but a midget, a small digit
Compared to a giant, you are insignificant and minuscule, merely a small number

You ain't hit it, forget it, quit it
You failed to achieve greatness, abandon it, give up

I reign superior, always takin' care o'ya
I dominate and maintain authority, always looking out for you

No-frill rappers, you will evaporate, disintegrate, deflate to your fate
Mediocre rappers, you will vanish, crumble, and deflate, succumbing to your inevitable destiny

As the great will dominate straight to the state
As the great emcee, I will overpower, moving swiftly towards triumph

Of reignin', gainin', so put kane in, that category, period, end of story
Of reigning and achieving greatness, so classify me in that category, period, there is no further discussion