Brown sugar
Mos Def feat. Talib Kweli Lyrics

(If you invited me)
Assuming you invited me

Yeah, Cav Love, brown sugar
Introducing the song and its artists

Bout to set it like, yeah yeah why yall (uh huh)
Preparing to start the song and get the crowd hyped

Adjust my mic so I can touch it up right quick
Making sure his microphone is set up properly

Show 'em how Brooklyn do, you know what I mean? (no doubt)
Representing Brooklyn and showing off their style

Let's start it up (start it up)
Starting the song

Let's get it flowin' (get it flowin')
Getting the rhythm and beat going

Let's make a move (make a move)
Encouraging the audience to dance and move with the music

Let's get it goin' (haha)
Continuing to encourage the energy and excitement

I know it's feelin' like everything you want, don't it?
Acknowledging the positive emotions and feelings generated by the music

And you been waitin' your whole life for one moment
Emphasizing the significance of this moment and the song

Well baby here it is (here it is)
Announcing the arrival of that moment

You better step to it (step to it)
Urging the audience to engage with the music and participate

I know you ready right (ready why yall)
Confirming that the audience is prepared and excited

Then baby let's do it (let's do it)
Encouraging the audience to get more involved and dance

Put your neck to it, put your arms and legs next to it
Giving physical instructions for how to dance and move

Then put whatever else is left to it
Encouraging the audience to move and dance however they feel

See you're all in (all in) now you about to rock 'em
Confirming that the audience is fully engaged and about to have a great time

Got your focus man, now they got a problem
Acknowledging the power of the music and how it can energize and empower people

Who you talkin' to? son right there
Addressing the audience and pointing to someone in particular

The man in the mirror, I see him quite clear
Reflecting on oneself and how they see themselves

Do your thing Cav (yeah son)
Encouraging one of the artists to perform and do their best

Work it out dog (work it out)
Encouraging the other artist to perform and give some energy

Open up their minds (open up)
Encouraging the audience to be open to new experiences and ideas

Be about yours (bout yours)
Encouraging the audience to be true to themselves and their passions

Silence everyone who ever try to doubt yours
Encouraging the audience to not let others bring them down or make them doubt themselves

Get your mind right (mind right)
Encouraging the audience to focus and be prepared

Keep your sound raw (sound raw)
Encouraging the audience to stay true to their roots and be authentic

Heavy bass man (bass man)
Emphasizing the importance of bass and rhythm in the music

Make it bounce more (bounce more)
Encouraging the audience to dance and move with the music

Make 'em feel it from to the ceilin to the ground floor
Encouraging the audience to feel the music throughout their whole body

How it sound why'all? I know it's crazy, right
Checking in with the audience and acknowledging how wild and fun the music is

I know it's crazy tight, don't ever take me light
Reiterating how powerful and important the music is

It's Cav Love why'all (Cav Love why'all)
Identifying the artist and showing respect

And that's what's up why'all (sup why'all)
Confirming that the music is great and exciting

I peeped in, I know exactly what you want why'all
Acknowledging the desires and needs of the audience

I make it jump why'all (jump why'all)
Promising to energize and excite the audience

So put 'em up why'all (up why'all)
Encouraging the audience to raise their hands and get more involved

Brown Sugar, Brooklyn, it's bout to jump off
Announcing the name of the song and the city it's coming from

You got to (give it to me)
Asking the audience to give their energy and excitement to the music

You need to (give it to me) (uh huh)
Encouraging the audience to keep giving more and more energy

You better (give it to me)
Urging the audience to keep the energy level high

(Give it to me) ha ha, brown sugar
Reiterating the name of the song and the importance of its energy

Leave the ground shook up (uh)
Emphasizing the power and energy of the music

Got the world sweatin' like fiends without cook up
Comparing the excitement generated by the music to that of drugs

Come on, you know you really want to (give it to me)
Encouraging the audience to let go and dance without reservations

(Give it to me) brown sugar, ha
Reiterating the name of the song and the energy it generates

Lick your lips to it
Giving another physical instruction for how to dance and enjoy the music

Work your hips to it (ha)
Encouraging the audience to move their hips and enjoy the rhythm

And steady rockin' like this to it
Encouraging the audience to keep moving and enjoying the music

It's like one, two, three, and to the four
Introducing the rhythm and beat of the song

The brother Cavvy Cav is here so let him know
Identifying the artist and showing respect while encouraging the audience to enjoy the music

This for my hustlers (my hustlers)
Dedicating the music to those who work hard and hustle for a living

This for my scramblers (scramblers)
Dedicating the music to those who are resourceful and able to overcome challenges

This for my sexy mamis (sexy mamis)
Dedicating the music to attractive and confident women

This for everybody (everybody)
Making sure everyone feels included and welcomed by the music

Bang it at any party and watch 'em rock to it
Promoting the song as a great party anthem that will get people dancing

Bounce some pop to it, this here's hot music
Encouraging the audience to dance and enjoy the hot music

Duke I'm not losin', you need to stop foolin'
Asserting one's confidence and abilities while dismissing any naysayers

I know the game very well boy I'm not stupid
Showcasing one's knowledge and experience while asserting oneself

Sharp and smart movement, applyin' a heart to it
Describing one's skillful and passionate approach to the music

Came here to get the ghetto blocks movin'
Underscoring the power of music to move and energize people, particularly those in urban areas

And after rockin' in the porch and backyards movin'
Emphasizing the reach and scope of the music, from small porches to big backyards

Keep it crackin' 'cause I love the way that why yall do it
Encouraging the audience to keep dancing and enjoying the music, since the artist loves seeing them do so

Damn baby, damn baby, damn baby, damn
Showing enthusiasm and excitement for the music by using this repeated phrase

If you invited me
Reiterating the opening assumption that the artist was invited to perform