Recognize
Ol' Dirty Bastard & Chris Rock & The Neptunes & Zu Keeper Lyrics

Yo, yo, this is Chris Rock
Chris Rock introduces himself to the audience.

You heard my man
Chris Rock vouches for Ol' Dirty Bastard.

He ain't on no commercial shit
ODB's music isn't commercial and isn't designed to appeal to everyone.

It ain't the Young D.B.
ODB isn't a young man anymore.

It's the Ol' D.B.
ODB is an older artist with a lot of experience in the rap game.

This ain't the Embry-O.D.B.
ODB's current persona isn't the same as his younger self.

This is the Ol' mothafuckin D.B.
ODB's current persona is the same as his older self.

I'm Chris Rock, I'm chillin with the O.D.B.
Chris Rock is hanging out with ODB.

So I'm the wrong place, at the wrong mothafuckin time
Chris Rock feels out of place or uncomfortable in the setting.

With the wrong mothafuckin man
ODB may not be the best company to keep in this situation.

All y'all niggas talkin bout commercial song
ODB's music is often criticized for being too commercial.

This ain't no commercial song
ODB's music isn't designed to appeal to everyone like a commercial song.

Straight up, nigga, what?
ODB is asking if anyone has a problem with that.

Y'all niggas can't fuck with me
ODB is saying that he's a better rapper than his critics.

All y'all niggas lovin me
ODB's fans appreciate his music and don't care about the commercial criticism.

Mister courageous O.D.B.
ODB is confident and fearless.

You need to recognize he's a P-I-M-P
ODB is a successful and influential figure in the rap game.

Yo, what's my name?
ODB is asking if people know who he is.

Shut the fuck up!
ODB is shutting down anyone who he feels doesn't recognize his greatness.

I bring the mothafuckin ruckus
ODB is bringing energy and excitement to his performances.

C'mon punk ass niggas
ODB is daring anyone to challenge him.

Uh, nah, nah, I'm just fuckin wit'chall
ODB is joking around with his audience.

Who get drunk at night till the early morn'?
ODB is asking who parties as hard as he does.

Tap dances at the party like it's goin on
ODB is bringing high energy to the party.

Bitches and niggas all around scopin eachother down
ODB is observing the partygoers' behavior.

I'm takin pictures at y'all at the fuckin lounge
ODB is documenting the party with photographs.

Mad niggas was, gettin drunk at the bar
ODB is describing the party scene.

I'm throwin Moet bottles, HA HA HA HA HA HA
ODB is having fun at the party, throwing champagne bottles.

It's rowdy outside, I ain't signin shit
ODB is not in the mood to sign autographs amidst the chaos.

Don't flow bitch, I take your microphone
ODB is saying he'll take over someone else's performance if needed.

You party bitches fallin in line
ODB is observing how people behave at parties.

With your fat ass stinkin behind
ODB is being vulgar and offensive to the women at the party.

You don't know who the fuck is here
ODB is intimidating and mysterious.

I back smack your ass, make pressure appear
ODB is threatening aggression if someone steps out of line.

'cause cold Lucky knockin at your door
ODB feels confident and invincible.

I dedicate that to your source
ODB is dedicating his aggression to someone who questioned him.

'cause this (Nigga please) is dirty and it's stinkin
ODB's music is raw and uncut.

Funkier than (Peppi Le Pew, so I was thinkin)
ODB's music is funky and groove-worthy.

I drop you mothafuckin niggas on the (weekend)
ODB is threatening to dominate his opponents with his music.

(Lettin you know that) bitch nigga don't start
ODB is warning someone not to challenge him.

You thought that I was weak? Huh, let me speak
ODB is responding to critics who think he's lost his edge.

My rhymes come funkier than your grandfather's feet
ODB's rhymes are unique and innovative.

So listen mister, don't you ever forget
ODB wants to be remembered as a unique and influential artist.

Rhyme dirty, you couldn't even clean it with Comet
ODB's rhymes are so raw that they couldn't be improved upon.

Or even Worex, some tried Ajax
ODB's rhymes are too powerful to be sanitized.

Only mix wit, the back get this track
ODB's music is unique and can't be imitated.

Mister courageous O.D.B.
ODB is confident and unafraid of criticism.

Bitches and niggas'll recognize
ODB wants people to appreciate his music and respect his influence.

Look, uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh
ODB is concluding his message and wants people to remember his words.