Hip Hop Hooray
Naughty By Nature Lyrics

Hip Hop hooray, hey, ho
Celebrating Hip Hop and its influence in society

You drew a picture of my morning But you couldn't make my day (Hey!)
You tried to bring me down with your attempts at disrespect or hatred, but it didn't work

I'm rockin' and you're yawning But you never look my way (Hey!)
I'm doing my thing and you're jealous because you can't compare even though you refuse to admit it

I'm licking down your darlin' In every single way (Hey!)
I'm dominating this situation and taking control, showing my power and influence

Your funny flow is foreign And a green card's on the way
Your style is not authentic or original, and you're not a true representation of Hip Hop

This ain't got shit to do with shampoo, but watch your head n shoulder Brother older bold enough to fold ya, yo I told ya A raid afraid of what I made and played it, plus a funky fit So save your flips and tricks for that music and the monkey bit
Don't try to come at me with clever wordplay or deception, I'm too experienced and clever for that nonsense

Triggers from the Grilltown Illtown Some ask how it feels now The deal is that we're real so we're still 'round Don't lamp with a freestyle phantom, ain't trying to be handsome Shrinking what you're thinking cause I'm vamping
We're from a rough neighborhood and people wonder how we're doing now, but the truth is that we're real so we're still relevant. Don't mess with me lyrically because I'll outshine you every time.

I live and die for Hip Hop This is Hip Hop for today I give props to hip-hop so Hip Hop hooray, hey, ho
Hip Hop is a part of every aspect of my life, and I appreciate the impact it has today

You heard a lot about a brother gaining mo' ground Being low down I do the showdown with any little ho round, no! I wanna know who you're believing, through your funny reasons Even when I'm sleeping you think I'm cheatin'
Rumors are spreading about my success, but don't be fooled by people trying to bring me down. It's ridiculous to think I would cheat on you even when I'm sleeping

You said, "I know you, Mr. O.P.P. man Yo PP man, won't only see me man" You should've known when I ain't hit it and step That I was wit' it a bit not to consider the rep, heck!
You know that I'm involved with other women, but you thought you were special. You should have known better when I didn't sleep with you immediately, I have a reputation to uphold

I did your partner cause she's hot as a baker Cause I'm Naughty by Nature, not cause I hate ya!
I hooked up with your partner because she was attractive, not out of some malicious intent towards you.

You put your heart in a part of a part that spreads apart And forgot that I forgave when you had a spark You try to act like something really big is missing Even though my name's graffiti Written on Ya Kitten
You were emotionally invested in a small part of my life that quickly fell apart, and you don't appreciate the times I forgave you. Now you're acting like something major is missing even though I've left my mark

I love black women always and disrespect ain't the way Let's start a family today
I have a deep respect for Black women and it's important that we build strong families together

There's many hungry Hip Hoppers one reason Hip Hop's tip-top today Swerve what ya heard cause I ain't bailing no hay Ain't chopping no crops, but still growing every day
There are many up-and-coming artists who are keeping Hip Hop fresh and exciting. Don't believe the rumors that I'm not contributing, I'm still growing and thriving

Here's a thunder sound from the wonders found From the underground town down the hill Feel how Illtown drown smiles to frowns Snatchin' crowns from clowns beat downs are found
I come from the rough and tumble underground, where even happiness can be smothered by the reality of life. But we're still strong enough to rise above the clowns who try to bring us down

Don't know me don't come around Tippy tippy (pause) tippy tippy (pause) Sometimes creepin' up I eat em up Your styles are older than Lou Rawls
If you don't know me or respect me, don't bother trying to be friends. I'll get the best of you even if I sneak up on you. Your style is outdated and irrelevant

Peace to this one and that one and them That way I shout out and I didn't miss one friend Fools get foolish, neither them or Parker Lewis knew us You could have crews with shoes and can't step to us
I have love and respect for all of my friends, and I won't forget any of them. I'm not afraid of anyone who tries to come at me, no matter how big their crew is

Some kitties purr, now call me sir too Looking for her crew Any trick that diss gets a curfew I put on projects for boots, step through troops and leave proof My problem solver's name is Mook
Some people admire me so much that they call me "sir." I'm just trying to connect with my people and build a strong, loyal crew. Anyone who tries to insult me will be shut down. I take on major projects and leave a lasting impact. And if I have issues, my trusted partner Mook is always there to solve them

I hitting woodies in a hoody Peace to Josette, Jobete, Jo-Jo, Genae, and every hood G That's right, my fight is ill Peace goes to L.O.N.S. and Quest, Nice & Smooth & Cypress Hill
I'm just chilling, appreciating my friends and my community. Shout out to everyone who's been there for me. My passion for Hip Hop is unmatched, and I appreciate others who feel the same, like Leaders of the New School, A Tribe Called Quest, Nice & Smooth, and Cypress Hill.

Hip Hop Hip Hip Hop Hip Hip Hop Hooray!
Another celebratory shout-out to Hip Hop, with an extra dose of enthusiasm!

Smooth it out now
Let's take a chill pill and relax for a minute