Brown Sugar v.2
Mos Def Lyrics

(If you invited me)
The singer is expressing a conditional willingness to engage in whatever activity they have been invited to participate in

Yeah, Cav Love, brown sugar
The singer introduces themselves and refers to the song title, creating a connection between themselves and the listener

Bout to set it like, yeah yeah why yall (uh huh)
The singer is preparing to start performing and hype up the listeners with their energy

Let's start it up (start it up)
The artist encourages the listeners to initiate the activity they are engaging in

Let's get it flowin' (get it flowin')
The artist wants to motivate the listeners to maintain good momentum in their activity

Let's make a move (make a move)
The singer wants to instigate action and progress

I know it's feelin' like everything you want, don't it?
The singer acknowledges the listeners' excitement and that they are enjoying the activity

And you been waitin' your whole life for one moment
The artist recognizes that the listeners have been anticipating this experience

Well baby here it is (here it is)
The artist presents the moment they have been waiting for

You better step to it (step to it)
The artist is challenging the listeners to rise to the occasion and fully engage

I know you ready right (ready why yall)
The singer is confident in the listeners' readiness and excitement

Then baby let's do it (let's do it)
The artist is urging the listeners to take action and get started

Put your neck to it, put your arms and legs next to it
The singer wants the listeners to put in their utmost effort into the activity and partake in it holistically

See you're all in (all in) now you about to rock 'em
The singer acknowledges that the listeners are fully engaged and are now prepared to impress others with their performance

Got your focus man, now they got a problem
The singer assures the listeners that they have what it takes to excel and perform well, which could intimidate others

Who you talkin' to? son right there
The artist is directing the listeners' attention to someone they want them to address or acknowledge

The man in the mirror, I see him quite clear
The artist is alluding to Michael Jackson's song, urging the listeners to reflect on themselves and their abilities to excel

Do your thing Cav (yeah son)
The singer encourages themselves, using their stage name, to perform to the best of their abilities

Work it out dog (work it out)
The singer urges themselves to put effort into their performance and deliver a great show

Open up their minds (open up)
The artist wants to inspire and broaden the listeners' minds through their performance

Be about yours (bout yours)
The artist wants the listeners to focus on their own abilities, agency, and goals

Silence everyone who ever try to doubt yours
The artist wants the listeners to ignore those who doubt their ability to excel

Get your mind right (mind right)
The singer advises the listeners to adopt a positive attitude and a clear perspective on the task at hand

Keep your sound raw (sound raw)
The artist wants the listeners to maintain a pure and authentic sound in their performance

Heavy bass man (bass man)
The singer wants the bass to be emphasized in the music being produced

Make it bounce more (bounce more)
The singer wants the listeners to increase the energy and enthusiasm in their performance

Make 'em feel it from to the ceilin to the ground floor
The singer wants the listeners to experience an all-encompassing, immersive performance

How it sound why'all? I know it's crazy, right
The artist is asking for feedback, acknowledging that the performance is energetic and intense

It's Cav Love why'all (Cav Love why'all)
The artist reiterates their stage name and emphasizes their role as an entertainer

And that's what's up why'all (sup why'all)
The singer acknowledges their role as a performer and expression of musical culture

I peeped in, I know exactly what you want why'all
The singer has observed the audience and believes they know what the listeners are looking forward to in the performance

I make it jump why'all (jump why'all)
The artist emphasizes their ability to engage the listeners and create an energetic atmosphere

So put 'em up why'all (up why'all)
The artist wants the listeners to participate and raise their hands in excitement

Brown Sugar, Brooklyn, it's bout to jump off
The artist introduces the song's title and location and suggests that the performance is going to be energetic and exciting

You got to (give it to me)
The singer wants the listeners to actively participate and engage in the activity

You need to (give it to me) (uh huh)
The artist emphasizes the importance of the listeners' participation and encourages them to engage

You better (give it to me)
The singer is challenging the listeners to put in their maximum effort and participate in the activity

(Give it to me) ha ha, brown sugar
The singer reiterates the song title and the excitement of the activity

Leave the ground shook up (uh)
The singer asserts that the activity will be intense and engaging, with physical ground-shaking effects

Got the world sweatin' like fiends without cook up
The artist uses vivid imagery to suggest that the activity will be so intense that people will sweat even if they have not consumed drugs

Come on, you know you really want to (give it to me)
The artist is trying to motivate the listeners to participate and engage in the activity

Lick your lips to it
The singer wants the listeners to participate physically and sensually in the activity

Work your hips to it (ha)
The singer wants the listeners to physically engage and move their hips to the music

And steady rockin' like this to it
The artist wants the listeners to stay engaged and maintain momentum in their physical activity

It's like one, two, three, and to the four
The artist is introducing the structure of their performance and rhythm of the activity

The brother Cavvy Cav is here so let him know
The artist introduces themselves again and reminds the listeners of their presence and leadership in the activity

This for my hustlers (my hustlers)
The singer acknowledges and engages with a specific audience: those who are determined to achieve success

This for my scramblers (scramblers)
The artist is engaging with individuals who are determined to make something out of nothing, often through unconventional means

This for my sexy mamis (sexy mamis)
The singer is acknowledging and engaging with a demographic of confident, attractive women who assert their sexuality

This for everybody (everybody)
The singer wants to engage and inspire all listeners, regardless of background or demographic

Bang it at any party and watch 'em rock to it
The singer is encouraging the listeners to play their music at events, where it will be well-received and get people dancing and having fun

Bounce some pop to it, this here's hot music
The artist wants the listeners to enjoy the rhythm and movement of the music, emphasizing that it is exciting and intense

Duke I'm not losin', you need to stop foolin'
The artist is asserting their determination and courage in the face of challenges or obstacles, encouraging the listeners to do the same

I know the game very well boy I'm not stupid
The singer is confident in their knowledge and expertise, motivating the listeners to trust and follow them

Sharp and smart movement, applyin' a heart to it
The singer is advocating for intelligent and passionate engagement in the activity, emphasizing the importance of energy and thoughtfulness

Came here to get the ghetto blocks movin'
The artist has a specific intention to engage and energize marginalized or underrepresented communities, emphasizing social and cultural importance

And after rockin' in the porch and backyards movin'
The artist acknowledges that they have performed in various locations and situations, demonstrating their versatility and commitment

Keep it crackin' 'cause I love the way that why yall do it
The artist wants the listeners to maintain high energy and momentum, emphasizing their appreciation and enjoyment of the activity

Damn baby, damn baby, damn baby, damn
The singer uses repetition to emphasize their excitement or enjoyment of the activity, engaging with the listeners

If you invited me
The artist reminds the listener of their conditional willingness to engage in activities with them