Black and Blue
Mekhi Phifer Lyrics

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[Mos Def]
You don't like me huh? Well I like me
I got somethin to say to you
I see you standin on the side wit your smile and your crooked eyes
Acting like a man but a chick frontin in disguise
Open on some thicker thighs, smokin on a blunt of lies
Tradin in a badge for a sash sayin sucker hi
Lookin at her son now, probably make a mother cry

Should of listened to that song tellin' you to "Walk on by"
But you didn't now your washed up like a cup of tide
Let me know I got the heat when you think it's time to dry

[Mekhi Phifer]
What you think you talkin 'bout mistake me for some other guy
Need to buy a watch cause ain't no shorty gonna give the time
Day or nights birthdays, Kwanzas or Valentines
Big talk, really small but you ain't a friend of mines
You ain't even genuwine sweeter than a Cinnabon

[Mos Def]
But wit five fingers and a fist I'm deadly as the Pentagon
You don't want beef with MILLER 'cause I'm ILLER

[Mekhi Phifer]
Or because you bout as criminal as killers

[Mos Def]
Whoa how, I see you slick with the words now
Bad cause you got a chick with some curves now
Calm your nerves down you was locked Carmen Brown
Draws had hers down scored on the first down
Yeah, so get your keys out your purse now
Run to your car before you're laying in a hearse clown

[Mekhi Phifer]
How you sound yo you dirtier than Jers now
Extortin all that money thought you'd have a couple furs now

[Mos Def]
Ha, watch ya speed I don't want to play around
You got your head in the clouds I'm bout to bring it to the ground
It's somethin that you need to know

[Mekhi Phifer]
They got you on video?

[Mos Def]
Sike but your girl Carmen Brown is a silly hoe

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mekhi Phifer's track Black and Blue are confrontational and aggressive, with the two rappers trading barbed insults and threats. Mos Def's lines accuse the other person of being fraudulent and dishonest, using sarcastic lines to suggest that he is a womanizer and a poseur. He also references the other person's likely profession, calling them a "sucker" and suggesting they used to be a police officer, implying that they were fired from the force. Mos Def's verse heightens in tension before ending on a note of threat, warning the other person that he is armed and dangerous.

Mekhi Phifer responds in kind, questioning the other person's identity and honesty. He implies that the other person is trying to emulate someone else or be something they are not. He also suggests they are trying too hard to impress women, indicating that they might have a complicated relationship with women in general. Phifer continually asserts his dominance, implying that he is a real and authentic person, while the other person is not. He ends with a direct challenge, telling the other person to run away before they get hurt.

Throughout the track, the two rappers assert their masculinity and toughness, using violent imagery and tough talk to intimidate the other. The lyrics reveal a tension between the two rappers, with each trying to assert their dominance over the other. The verses are full of braggadocio and biting insults, creating a charged atmosphere of confrontation and aggression.

Line by Line Meaning

You don't like me huh? Well I like me
I am unapologetically myself and I do not care if you do not like me

I got somethin to say to you
I have a message for you

I see you standin on the side wit your smile and your crooked eyes
I can see you standing over there pretending to be something you are not

Acting like a man but a chick frontin in disguise
You are pretending to be a man but really you are just a woman trying to act tough

Open on some thicker thighs, smokin on a blunt of lies
You are exposing your body to gain attention and using deceit to make yourself seem more impressive

Tradin in a badge for a sash sayin sucker hi
You have given up your authority to join a group, but you are still weak

Lookin at her son now, probably make a mother cry
Your behavior would disappoint any mother who witnessed it

Should of listened to that song tellin' you to 'Walk on by'
You should have heeded the advice of the song, which tells you to ignore things that are not important

But you didn't now your washed up like a cup of tide
You failed to listen and are now washed up and irrelevant

Let me know I got the heat when you think it's time to dry
If you want to confront me, be prepared for a fight

What you think you talkin 'bout mistake me for some other guy
You have me confused with someone else - I am not like anyone else

Need to buy a watch cause ain't no shorty gonna give the time
You are not worth anyone's time or attention

Day or nights birthdays, Kwanzas or Valentines
Regardless of the occasion or time, you are not worth celebrating

Big talk, really small but you ain't a friend of mines
You talk big, but you are actually small and insignificant

You ain't even genuwine sweeter than a Cinnabon
You are not genuine or sweet, you are fake and artificial

But wit five fingers and a fist I'm deadly as the Pentagon
I may not have the power of the government, but I can still pack a punch

You don't want beef with MILLER 'cause I'm ILLER
You do not want to mess with me because I am tougher and cooler than you

Or because you bout as criminal as killers
You are just as criminal as someone who takes a life

Whoa how, I see you slick with the words now
I see that you are trying to talk your way out of this situation

Bad cause you got a chick with some curves now
You are feeling bold because you have a woman with you

Calm your nerves down you was locked Carmen Brown
You should relax because you have been caught out

Draws had hers down scored on the first down
You managed to seduce Carmen Brown, but that does not make you impressive

Yeah, so get your keys out your purse now
You should leave before things get ugly

Run to your car before you're laying in a hearse clown
You should run away before I take any physical action against you

How you sound yo you dirtier than Jers now
You sound ridiculous - even worse than the state of New Jersey, which has a bad reputation

Extortin all that money thought you'd have a couple furs now
You thought you would be wealthy from your criminal activities, but it has not worked out

Ha, watch ya speed I don't want to play around
Do not try to mess with me or you may regret it

You got your head in the clouds I'm bout to bring it to the ground
You are being unrealistic and I am going to bring you back down to reality

It's somethin that you need to know
I need to tell you something important

They got you on video?
I am asking if there is video evidence against you

Sike but your girl Carmen Brown is a silly hoe
I was joking earlier - there is no video evidence against you. However, Carmen Brown is not a respectable person

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