Cold Rock a Party
Mc Lyte Ft. Missy Elliott Lyrics

To the L, to the Y and the T to the E So get ready cause I want everybody to say this with me
Introducing herself using her initials Lyte, and encouraging everyone to join her in her party rocking and b-girl stance.

Now I cold rock a party in a b-girl stance I rock on the floor make the fellas wanna dance I be the shit and it's all good and if you understood
She is confident in her skills and ability to rock a party with her unique dancing style and commanding rap flow. She knows she's dope and is inviting listeners to understand and appreciate her skills.

Would you stop scheming and trying to look hard I'll get my bodyguard, You'll get that booty scarred, I'm a veteran which means that I've been In the game too long Since the days of Paper Thin
She's telling anyone who might be trying to mess with her to stop acting tough because she has a bodyguard and she's been in the game for so long that she knows all the tricks.

Way back when I've been putting it down Ask your homies who's the baddest bitch on this side of town I float like a butterfly sting like a bee, Spectacular on the M I C,
She's been putting in work for a long time and has earned the title of the 'baddest' female rapper in her town. She's likening herself to Muhammad Ali with her float-like-a-butterfly, sting-like-a-bee metaphor, and her skills on the mic are nothing short of spectacular.

I go for broke, Never giving it less than the best Many years in the game at your request, You like the rhyme bite if you dare, I get the paper so I don't care,
She's always giving it her all and will never hold back. She's been in the game for years and is still hotly requested. She's challenging anyone to try and bite her rhymes, but at the end of the day, she's only concerned with making money.

Fly that's me the epitome Of what a real MC is supposed to be, Fucking you up every time that I drop, Fuck a bullet baby, I done took your spot
She's describing herself as the very definition of what a real MC should be. She's boasting that every time she drops a track she dominates and takes the top spot from any wannabes.

I guide the best and I ride it well And if you take a look it ain't hard to tell that I Cold rock a party in a b-girl stance I rock on the floor make the fellas wanna dance I be the shit and it's all good and if you understood
She's a leader in the game and knows how to ride a beat well. If you've seen her perform, it's clear that she can rock a party and make any guy want to dance. She's still confident in her skills and wants listeners to appreciate her talent.

Would you back off me and let my skin breathe, Lyte is everlasting it's hard to believe I shall prevail cause I'm next to none Cause I'm claiming no set, don't plan to get down.
She's asking people to give her some space and not be so clingy. She believes that she will have lasting fame because she's one of a kind and doesn't align with any specific group. She's not interested in joining any specific group and only wants to do her own thing.

Just Brooklyn is where I'm from But I'm resting in Studio City for the fun, If you don't understand just say you don't(nah!) And don't wait for me to explain cause I won't
She's letting people know that she hails from Brooklyn but currently lives in Studio City for entertainment purposes. She's not interested in explaining herself to people who can't understand her unique approach to life and music.

You see it's in my nature to be the best, West to East See East to West, Ready or not I have arrived and I'm live Showing an MC how to survive.
She's naturally inclined to always strive to be the best, no matter the coast or region. She's arrived on the scene and is showing other MCs how to survive and thrive in the game.

It's crazy how I get you captured with my tactics, I got many witnesses who can back this Ruffnecks from New York to LA Been down with me since Poor Georgie.
She's confident in her approach to hip-hop and knows how to engage listeners with her tactics. There are many people who can testify to her skill and have been supporting her since her early days with the track 'Poor Georgie'.

It's '96, it's all about show and prove And I'm about to make the ill type moves, I guide the beat and ride it well And if you take a look it ain't hard to tell that I
It's 1996 and everybody is showing off their skills. She's about to wow everyone with some impressive moves. She expertly guides the beat and dominates on the mic - it's an indisputable fact.

Would you get out my shit, please let me be, I don't see why, you KGB Why you gotta be all up on me like that, Trying to get over like a fat rat,
She's asking people to leave her alone and get out of her business. She's comparing them to the Soviet Union's security agency, the KGB, because they're being overly intrusive. They're trying too hard to impress her and she's not interested.

But I understand, I'm a woman in the land of hip-hop And the shit don't stop, It goes on, on, on, on You see the shit don't stop till the break of dawn
She acknowledges that being a woman in the ruthless world of hip-hop is no easy feat, but she's determined to persevere. The music never stops, and it goes on and on until daybreak.

And now who makes it liver than a hip-hop, scuba diver, Chillin with a pina colada, Kidada hooked me up with Tommy now I got a lot of gear From everywhere that I'd like to share (yeah right!)
She's comparing herself to a cool hip-hop scuba diver who loves chilling with a pina colada. Her friend Kidada hooked her up with Tommy Hilfiger clothing, and she has a lot of it that she may or may not share with her fans.

But I'd rather do Kani, Don't ask why! 5001, my son gets shit Done All on the catwalk, what they've ever done for you You betta get down with your real crew,
She prefers Kani clothing but won't explain why. Her son is always getting things done, and she feels like she's always on the catwalk. She's questioning what other people have done for their fans and encouraging listeners to stay true to their crew.

Cause I ride the beat and I ride it well And if you take a look it ain't hard to tell that I Cold rock a party in a b-girl stance I rock on the floor make the fellas wanna dance I be the shit and it's all good and if you understood
She's emphasizing again how well she rides a beat and knows how to start a party. She confidently states that she's 'the shit' and that if people would just take a minute to really listen, they'd understand why.

To the L, to the Y, and the T, to the E Rock a party and rock a party and rock a Party int the B- girl stance.
She's finishing up the song by repeating her initials and encouraging everyone to join her in the b-girl stance and rock the party.