Do it now
Mos Def/Busta Rhymes/MusicFire.in Lyrics
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Back up back up back up back up ease off
This goes out to all area crew (yes yes)
To my BK crew to my QB crew
My LI crew, my Shaolin crew
My Dirty South crew
(What y'all niggas about the Dirty South?)
Atlanta, North Cakalak'
Yeah man!
Yes, the first cut should be the deepest
To penetrate beyond the muscle wall's inner regions
First you was icing me, connect with the staring at the speakers
Heard the rhyme, head high, what ya staring at ya sneakers
You shy now, got a lot of things on your mind now
You don't feel fly now, you hunting the exit sign down
Fuck what you heard, cause I snatch the grapevine down (yea yeah)
Don't understand how I ran the line down, rewind now
Yo We be the most magnetic, so athletic
Leave your peeps on the side so they can watch you and your mans get it
Take the arch rivalry stance up on the podium
And give the flavor to niggas but keep it low on sodium
Possess shit that got you wondering how we holding 'em
Things that'll lay you out like a piece of linoleum
Bring who-ever you want, we bout to bug son and bounce
Down to Henry Hudson, after I bust one!
Yo Mos Def!
Alright okay
How you feel?
Feeling great
What ya want?
I wan' do it to death, whats up wit you?
You know my steez
True indeed
Say it loud
Black and proud
Ain't no time to hesitate at the gate
Do it now!
Bust-a-Bus
What-a-gwan?
How you feel?
Feeling great!
What you want?
I want to do it to death, what up with you?
You know my steez
True indeed
Say it loud
Black and proud
Ain't no time to hesitate at the gate
Do it now!
Hay dios mio, me and Bustarimo
The hottest Negroes en Los Estados Unidos
Hotter than Reno when discovered by Bugsy Siegal
I'm black like Don Cheadle shouting power to the people
My rhymes dipping like the lifeline on the e-boat
The raw sugar cane, NutraSweet, never Equal
If you in a Benzito or your mother's Buick Regal
I get up like Chino shouting power to the people!!
Yo, me and the Mighty Mos shine like a light post
Live nigga shit be straight fucking up the white folks
That's why they with it now, because niggas like me and you
We did it now, brought it to that level so they get it now
We graduated saturated the game now
Infatuated with the fame now let me explain how
We doing this, at any time or any place ready willing and able
Let's get the dough secure the food on the table
Yo Mos Def!
Alright okay
How you feel?
Feeling great
What ya want?
I wan' do it to death, whats up wit you?
You know my steez
True indeed
Say it loud
Black and proud
Ain't no time to hesitate at the gate
Do it now!
Bust-a-Bus
What-a-gwan?
How you feel?
Feeling great!
What you want?
I want to do it to death, what up with you?
You know my steez
True indeed
Say it loud
Black and proud
Ain't no time to hesitate at the gate
Do it now!
From East West North and South I got joints for all of those
Heavy aquatic water flows keep them on they toes
Tell them thugs that want to be CEO's to be derobed
'Fore I wear your little dumb ass out like Easter clothes!
Yo, yo-yo yo-yo
It's like a freak show, soon as my heat blow
Sometime I speak slow so people understand my street flow
And while we keep it hot, we got the most shine up in
This whole shit, me and Mos spit and blow the show quick
Watch out! Your pussy sound get bucked Souf
Mos 'n Bussa Rhymes too bad man-a-shutout
Watch out! Give a damn what fancy car ya hop owt
Shut down your game like the NBA lockout
Ya better watch out! I'm bout to black on niggas
Like I'm blowing on a sax, blowing my gats on niggas
Blowing my raps on niggas, now let me mash out
We fatter than the biggest ass chicks poking they ass out!
Hey Mos Def
Magnetism
How you feel?
Feeling great!
What ya want?
I wan' do it to death, whats up wit you?
You know my steez
True indeed
Say it loud
Black and proud
Ain't no time to hesitate at the gate
Do it now!
Bust-a-Bus
Woo-hah!
How you feel?!
Feelin great!
What you want?
I want to do it to death, what up wit you?!
You know my steez!
True indeed
Say it loud!
Black and proud!
Ain't no time to hesitate at the gate
Do it now
The lyrics to "Do It Now" are a call to action for all area crews, from Brooklyn to Queens to Atlanta and beyond, to come together and make things happen. The song is a collaboration between Mos Def and Busta Rhymes, two of the most influential rappers of their time, and was released in 2002. Right from the start, the lyrics encourage the listener to "back up" so that they can "ease off" and take in the message. The first cut is the deepest, and it's essential to penetrate beyond the muscle wall's inner regions. We then hear about a conversation between the rappers and the listener, with lines like "heard the rhyme, head high, what ya staring at ya sneakers" that show how the music can lift us up and make us feel fly.
The chorus is a rallying cry, with the repeated phrase "Ain't no time to hesitate at the gate, do it now!" encouraging listeners to take action and make their dreams a reality. The second verse sees the two rappers showing off their skills, with Busta Rhymes boasting about how he and Mos Def are "the most magnetic, so athletic" and can "lay you out like a piece of linoleum." The final verse sees both of the rappers firing on all cylinders, with lines like "Heavy aquatic water flows keep them on they toes" and "We fatter than the biggest ass chicks poking they ass out."
Overall, "Do It Now" is a high-energy rap song that encourages listeners to take action and make things happen in their lives. It's a call to arms for all area crews, and it's delivered with passion, skill, and humor.
Line by Line Meaning
Back up, back up, back up, back up
Go back, go back, go back, go back
Back up back up back up back up ease off
Ease off and calm down
This goes out to all area crew (yes yes)
This message is for all people from different areas
To my BK crew to my QB crew
To Brooklyn crew and my Queensbridge crew
My LI crew, my Shaolin crew
My Long Island crew and Shaolin crew
My Dirty South crew
My Dirty South crew from Atlanta and North Carolina
(What y'all niggas about the Dirty South?)
What is it that you guys have from the Dirty South?
Yes, the first cut should be the deepest
The first cut or move should have the strongest impact
To penetrate beyond the muscle wall's inner regions
To go deeper than the surface level
First you was icing me, connect with the staring at the speakers
You were ignoring me before until you heard me speak through the artists
Heard the rhyme, head high, what ya staring at ya sneakers
After hearing the lyrics, your confidence went up and you stopped staring at your sneakers
You shy now, got a lot of things on your mind now
You are now shy because you have many thoughts in your mind
You don't feel fly now, you hunting the exit sign down
Now you don't feel cool and are trying to find a way out
Fuck what you heard, cause I snatch the grapevine down (yea yeah)
I don't care what rumors you have heard, because I am revealing the truth
Don't understand how I ran the line down, rewind now
You didn't comprehend how I explained it, so you should listen again
Yo We be the most magnetic, so athletic
We are the most attractive and skilled
Leave your peeps on the side so they can watch you and your mans get it
Let your friends watch us as we show off
Take the arch rivalry stance up on the podium
Take a competitive position on the podium
And give the flavor to niggas but keep it low on sodium
Provide the entertainment value without exaggeration
Possess shit that got you wondering how we holding 'em
Have the skills that make you question how we maintain them
Things that'll lay you out like a piece of linoleum
Things that will stun you and make you fall out instantly
Bring who-ever you want, we bout to bug son and bounce
Bring anyone you want, we're about to have fun and leave
Down to Henry Hudson, after I bust one!
Venturing down to Henry Hudson after I finish rapping
Alright okay
I understand
How you feel?
How are you doing?
Feeling great
I'm doing great
What ya want?
What do you want?
I wan' do it to death, whats up wit you?
I want to do it with everything I have, how about you?
You know my steez
You understand how I am
True indeed
That's correct
Say it loud
Speak confidently
Black and proud
Proud of my African American heritage
Ain't no time to hesitate at the gate
No time to wait at the entrance point
Do it now!
Take action right away
Bust-a-Bus
Busta Rhymes'
What-a-gwan?
What's going on?
Hay dios mio, me and Bustarimo
My God, it's me and Bustarimo (nickname for Busta Rhymes)
The hottest Negroes en Los Estados Unidos
The hottest African Americans in the United States
Hotter than Reno when discovered by Bugsy Siegal
As hot as Reno was when discovered by Bugsy Siegal
I'm black like Don Cheadle shouting power to the people
I am unapologetically black and supportive of people's power like Don Cheadle
My rhymes dipping like the lifeline on the e-boat
My rhymes are like the lifeline on a boat, dipping up and down
The raw sugar cane, NutraSweet, never Equal
My rhymes are unique, like raw sugar cane, NutraSweet, and never like Equal
If you in a Benzito or your mother's Buick Regal
Whether you're in a Benzito or your mother's Buick Regal
I get up like Chino shouting power to the people!!
I get up and express my support for people, like Chino
Yo, me and the Mighty Mos shine like a light post
Me and Mos Def shine brightly, like a light post
Live nigga shit be straight fucking up the white folks
Outspoken, authentic music messes with the status quo
That's why they with it now, because niggas like me and you
People love it now because of artists like us
We did it now, brought it to that level so they get it now
We brought it to new levels and people now understand
We graduated saturated the game now
We succeeded, completely dominating the game
Infatuated with the fame now let me explain how
In love with the fame, let me elaborate on that
We doing this, at any time or any place ready willing and able
We are always ready, willing, and able to perform anywhere and anytime
Let's get the dough secure the food on the table
Let's make money and ensure we have sustenance
From East West North and South I got joints for all of those
I have good music for everyone from every direction
Heavy aquatic water flows keep them on they toes
Strong rap lyrics keep people alert
Tell them thugs that want to be CEO's to be derobed
Advise those who want to be CEOs to discard their violent tendencies
'Fore I wear your little dumb ass out like Easter clothes!
Before I defeat and humiliate you
Yo-yo yo-yo
Hey, hey
It's like a freak show, soon as my heat blow
It's a spectacle when I start rapping
Sometime I speak slow so people understand my street flow
I slow down to help people understand my street flow
And while we keep it hot, we got the most shine up in
While our music is popular and trendy, we stand out the most
This whole shit, me and Mos spit and blow the show quick
Me and Mos Def rap and quickly create a great show
Watch out! Your pussy sound get bucked Souf
Your foul words might get you in trouble in the south
Mos 'n Bussa Rhymes too bad man-a-shutout
Mos Def and Busta Rhymes are too good, it isn't close
Watch out! Give a damn what fancy car ya hop owt
Beware! I don't care how fancy your car is
Shut down your game like the NBA lockout
Close down your activity, just like the NBA lockout
Ya better watch out! I'm bout to black on niggas
Be careful! I'm about to beat and humiliate you
Like I'm blowing on a sax, blowing my gats on niggas
Like I'm playing a sax, I'll fire my guns at my enemies
Blowing my raps on niggas, now let me mash out
I am rapping aggressively, now let me show off
We fatter than the biggest ass chicks poking they ass out!
We are better and stronger than the most confident people out there!
Magnetism
Attractiveness
Woo-hah!
Wow!
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: A DILLON, DANTE SMITH, TREVOR SMITH
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