Music Man
Masta Ace Lyrics


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Muuuuuuuusic!
The music man (Repeat 4x)
I am the man, but I'm not the one with the can in his hand
I'm down with a different kind of street band
And I appear from place to place as the Music Man, AKA Master Ace
Stacks of flyers are pressed up
All the part people are home getting dressed up
Just to hear the sound of the underground
Fusion, and the bass like thunder pounds
And so they pack the show just to see
He who claims to be the Music Man

The music man (Repeat 4x)
It's about time for the music man to rip
First I take a sip, then I like grip
The crowd tight into my hand with the loud
Intro, then throw lyrics from a cloud like Zeus
I'm the one to get the ladies loose
Baby, you just got seduced and juiced
By the Master Ace, I'm not a villain from a place
In the West, that was just the was I was dressed
And so, looking for lust I stand
I got girls, but I would never bring sand to the beach
Each and every person give a hand
And swing with the capital A, the Music Man

The music man (Repeat 3x)
I bet you thought the Music Man would take a short
I fought tooth and nail to prevail in this sport
So lend me your ears, my peers because here's
Who doesn't fear another because fear's
In the mind, so don't try to scare because you might find
A chair thrust upon your back with the wack
So there, I put you in your place with haste
Now flee, cause now you can't be Master Ace, the Music Man

The music man (Repeat 8x)
I'm here to reach the youth
The only way that I can to that is to teach the truth, so I do
Some used to diss and dismiss this
But then many of those small minds grew
To understand the mission of the Music Man
I know the time, and I clock dough so I'm grand
But I'm not a father, no I'm more like the sun
Shining down on every single one
So run, run and tell em all
Yell it from a wall, the Music Man will never fall
Or fail, raps tip the scale to get you hot and
I wear cotton, I don't bail
Or pick, I like to kick raps, hape, you have none
So quit, gather round, hear the sound of the man
Cause I can, yes you know I can, yes I can can
Satisfy with the fly display, this may dismay
But I am, the Music Man, yeah I'm the Music Man





The music man (Repeat 4x)

Overall Meaning

In "Music Man" by Masta Ace, the singer declares himself the Music Man, or the Master Ace, and proclaims his unique position in the music world. While other "street bands" rely on cans to make music, the Music Man uses sophisticated sound equipment to create underground music that attracts a diverse crowd. He confidently enters each performance to the sound of screaming fans and thunderous bass, ready to seduce and juice the ladies with his lyrics. The Music Man is not just a musician but also a teacher who aims to reach the youth and teach them the truth through his words. He acknowledges that he was once dismissed, but now his small-minded critics have grown to understand the mission of the Music Man. In his final lines, he asserts his supreme position, stating that he will never fall or fail and that he is the music man.


Line by Line Meaning

Muuuuuuuusic!
The start of the song, setting the tone for the Music Man to come


The music man (Repeat 4x)
Repeating the titular phrase to cement the idea of the Music Man


I am the man, but I'm not the one with the can in his hand.
The Music Man is not an alcoholic on the street, but a different kind of man


I'm down with a different kind of street band
The Music Man is part of the underground music scene


And I appear from place to place as the Music Man, AKA Master Ace
The Music Man is also known as Master Ace and frequently travels to perform


Stacks of flyers are pressed up
The Music Man puts up flyers to advertise his shows to the people


All the part people are home getting dressed up
People are preparing themselves to go to the Music Man's show


Just to hear the sound of the underground
People come to the Music Man's shows to hear the unique sound of the underground music scene


Fusion, and the bass like thunder pounds
The Music Man's music is a combination of various genres with a powerful bass


And so they pack the show just to see
People are drawn to the Music Man's shows to see him perform


He who claims to be the Music Man
The Music Man is proud of his title


It's about time for the music man to rip
The Music Man is ready to perform and give a great show


First I take a sip, then I like grip
The Music Man takes a drink before going on stage and then takes control of the crowd


The crowd tight into my hand with the loud
The Music Man has control over the crowd with his loud music and performance


Intro, then throw lyrics from a cloud like Zeus
The Music Man's words come powerfully and unexpectedly


I'm the one to get the ladies loose
The Music Man's music can make women let loose and dance


Baby, you just got seduced and juiced
The Music Man has the power to seduce with his music and performance


By the Master Ace, I'm not a villain from a place
The Music Man is not a bad guy from a rough area


In the West, that was just the way I was dressed
The Music Man dresses a certain way because he likes it, not because of where he's from


And so, looking for lust I stand
The Music Man is not interested in lust and seeks a deeper connection with his audience


I got girls, but I would never bring sand to the beach
The Music Man has women but would never cheat on them


Each and every person give a hand
The Music Man wants everyone to come together and enjoy his music


And swing with the capital A, the Music Man
The Music Man wants everyone to have a good time with him as their leader


I bet you thought the Music Man would take a short
People may have thought the Music Man's career would be short-lived, but it has proved them wrong


I fought tooth and nail to prevail in this sport
The Music Man had to work hard to become successful


So lend me your ears, my peers because here's
The Music Man wants his audience to pay attention to his message


Who doesn't fear another because fear's
The Music Man does not fear others because they are only limited by their own fear


In the mind, so don't try to scare because you might find
Fear is only in the mind, so don't try to intimidate others because they might not be scared


A chair thrust upon your back with the wack
Violence is not the solution, but the Music Man does have the ability to overpower those who try to intimidate him


So there, I put you in your place with haste
The Music Man is not afraid to assert his dominance when necessary


Now flee, cause now you can't be Master Ace, the Music Man
Those who try to intimidate the Music Man will not succeed and will be made to leave


I'm here to reach the youth
The Music Man wants to inspire and connect with the younger generation


The only way that I can to that is to teach the truth, so I do
The Music Man believes in imparting valuable lessons through his music


Some used to diss and dismiss this
Not everyone used to appreciate the Music Man's music


But then many of those small minds grew
Over time, many people who once dismissed the Music Man's music grew to appreciate it


To understand the mission of the Music Man
People began to understand the important role that the Music Man plays in inspiring and educating through his music


I know the time, and I clock dough so I'm grand
The Music Man knows how to make a living and is satisfied with his success


But I'm not a father, no I'm more like the sun
The Music Man is not a literal father, but he provides warmth and guidance like the sun


Shining down on every single one
The Music Man wants to make a positive impact on every person he reaches with his music


So run, run and tell em all
The Music Man wants his message to be spread to as many people as possible


Yell it from a wall, the Music Man will never fall
The Music Man is confident in his ability to continue making music and inspiring others


Or fail, raps tip the scale to get you hot and
The Music Man's music is designed to make his audience feel good and inspired


I wear cotton, I don't bail
The Music Man stays humble and true to himself despite his success


Or pick, I like to kick raps, hape, you have none
The Music Man is proud of his skills and likes to show them off through his music


So quit, gather round, hear the sound of the man
The Music Man invites his audience to enjoy and listen to his music


Cause I can, yes you know I can, yes I can can
The Music Man is confident in his abilities as an artist


Satisfy with the fly display, this may dismay
The Music Man believes that his music and performance will satisfy his audience's desires


But I am, the Music Man, yeah I'm the Music Man
The Music Man proudly asserts his title and role as a musician and artist




Lyrics ยฉ O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DUVAL CLEAR MASTER ACE, MARLON LU REE WILLIAMS

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Comments from YouTube:

ALBERT EINSTEIN

HAD NO IDEA ACE USED TO RAP LIKE THIS. WHOLE DIFFERENT CADENCE TO HIS VOCAL, BUT I CAN STILL IDENTIFY THE MASTER ACE THAT HE WOULD EVOLVE INTO. CRAZY.

SDS Overfiend

@steviewo76 Lot of his newer music after this is pretty good especially disposable arts.

Minor snow

Never knew they had a video for this!!

steviewo76

@Anthony Egboh I only play this album - not too keen on his stuff he did after this masterpiece album.

Anthony Egboh

IMHO Ace Version 1 is my favourite cadence. Check his debut LP

Jamie Malkin

I bought this on 12" vinyl over 30 years ago. Still a great record today.

Master Med

ALWAYS DOPE SHIZZ!!!

iDid

Still bumping this album...in 2019!

Phil M

masta ace is absolutely top 5

LA TIGRE

This is too much underrated.Masta Ace is a legend.Kids nowadays dont know whats good.๐Ÿ–ค

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