The Heat
Ordinary Peoples Lyrics

I burn tracks when I'm speakin' just to keep the party freakin
I deliver lyrics that ignite the audience and make them go wild.

We keep it hot, while the others heat seakin'
We stay on top of our game and don't try to mimic other artists' styles.

So stop drop and roll 'cause' I'm out of control
My rhymes are so intense that you may feel the need to take action to handle them.

I'm the equator, you're just the north pole
I'm the source of heat in this industry, while others are just followers or imitators.

Flip like a skater doin' tricks when I talk
My delivery is skillful and versatile like a pro skateboarder performing tricks.

You're just an amateur and I'm tony hawk
You're not at the same level as me, I'm like the legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk.

Flash like a camera, strut when I walk
My style and persona are striking and confident, very noticeable.

Can't handle my stamina, my full out assault
Others can't keep up with my energy or intensity when I perform.

I've caught a lot of MC's who talk about their ice
I've competed against many rappers who bragged about their jewelry (ice), but I focus on the essence of hip-hop - the fire (passion).

I talk about my fire, 'cause' it ain't nothing nice
I highlight the heat and intensity of my rhymes rather than just cool bling and luxurious lifestyle.

You can't entice ugly like Janet Reno
You can't win people's admiration or attention by copying or being similar to someone unattractive like Janet Reno (a former Attorney General).

I spice up the track, so call me jalapeno
I add flavor and intensity to the beat, like a spicy jalapeno pepper.

Step on the stage, turn a mic into ash
My performance is so explosive that I burn the microphone to ashes (metaphorically).

With my words on a page it's equivalent to cash
My lyrics have value and can generate profit or acclaim for me.

My tongue's a trigger finger, none can test
My verbal ability is so powerful that it's like a gun and no one can challenge me in a rap battle.

The flows, I compose in the lab
I create and refine my rhymes in the studio (lab) to get them just right.

When I grab my pen and pad
I use pen and paper to write my lyrics, rather than just improvising them.

I do shows, and rock with the pros
I perform on stage with other established and experienced rappers.

I spit flames like my breath's propane
I rap with such passion and intensity that it's like my breath is made of propane, a fuel that can ignite fires.

Those that oppose, feel my ill technique
My style is so powerful and skillful that anyone who opposes me in a rap battle will feel overwhelmed.

I make sure ya know that I got's the heat
I emphasize that I possess the energy, passion, and intensity that define great hip-hop music.

It's the heat, the hot shit ya bump
My music is so intense and thrilling that it's the hottest thing you can listen to and dance to.

Set fire to a track so what, what you want
I can ignite the beat and make it super hot, which is what the listeners want.

It's the heat ya get burned by the beat
My rhymes and rhythms are so powerful that they can cause emotional and physical reactions in the listener.

The music that ya blazin' up and down the street
My style and beats are so popular and catchy that people listen to them everywhere they go, walking or driving.

Not a volcano but I'm blowin' up
I'm not destructive like a volcano, but my rise to fame and success is remarkable and explosive.

Flows like lava stayin' hot in the cut
My rhymes and rhythms are like hot lava that keeps flowing and staying relevant over time.

Ya get stuck like ya froze in ya tracks
My style is so powerful and intense that it can stop you in your tracks or freeze you with amazement.

Cause this heat is too hot for the needle on wax
My music is too intense and complex to be captured effectively on a vinyl record (wax).

I blaze it to the max, with facts I spit the fire
I deliver my rhymes with maximum energy and intensity, and back them up with truthful and powerful messages.

Out my mouth like a dragon 'cause' this temperature is higher
My delivery is so fierce and passionate that it resembles a dragon breathing fire, and the energy level is very elevated.

Speakin' words of wisdom, there's wisdom in my words
My lyrics contain valuable insights and knowledge that can inspire and enlighten the listeners.

I'm the cool sick, lunatic, I'm blowin' up the suburbs
I'm unique and unconventional, with a clever and wild style that can shake up the entire hip-hop genre, including suburban areas.

This kid is raw and comin' rawer this year
I'm still young and undiscovered, but my talent and potential are immense and will only grow stronger over time.

I turned it up so I'm comin' in clear
I increased my volume and intensity, and now I'm making myself more visible and noticeable to the audience.

Fear what I say, cuz' the truth might hurt ya
My lyrics can be confronting and truthful, and some people may feel uncomfortable or exposed by them.

I play no games on the mic it's like a murder
My rap skills are serious and competitive, and I view a rap battle as a life or death situation.

Be verbally servin' the lyrics perfectly worded
I deliver my rhymes with excellent diction, timing, and phrasing, and every word is on point and meaningful.

With purpose burden thee with burgundy stains like it's a surgery
My rhymes are so powerful and pointed that they can metaphorically puncture the listener's emotions and leave a lasting impression like a surgery scar.

And certainly when I'm stage don't close curtain
When I perform on stage, don't shut down the show, because I have more heat and energy to deliver.

The streets say it pays to hustle, I raise you double
In hip-hop culture, it's valuable to have street credibility or work ethic, and I go beyond the norm and set an even higher standard.

See I'm workin' overtime for a nickel and a dime
I'm working harder and longer than many other rappers, and doing so for very little monetary reward.

You know I'm makin' sense, the expense, I'm gettin' mine
My lyrics and music are logical and coherent, and I'm gaining recognition and rewards for my hard work and dedication.

I'm gettin' paid to play, to display phat joints
I'm earning money to perform and showcase my best songs that are well-liked and popular.

All you roaches sprayed with Raid, by this MC you can't fade
I'm dismissing and destroying other rappers who are deemed insignificant or weak, just like how bugs are killed by pesticide (Raid) or like how older rappers are no longer relevant in the current scene.

X-rayed ya escalade, saw how you look afraid
I examined and exposed the weaknesses and fears of other rappers, especially those who fake their toughness or image with luxury things like a Cadillac Escalade.

You can't get past me, like a trooper's barricade
I'm impenetrable and unstoppable, like a military barrier put up by the police (trooper) to contain a dangerous situation.

Serenade a track, come back and hit you harder
I can be gentle and smooth in my delivery (like a serenade), but I can also surprise the listener with sudden and intense energy (like a hard-hitting punch).

You couldn't get the price right if you were Bob Barker
You couldn't predict or achieve success (or win prizes) even if you had the wisdom or experience of a famous host like Bob Barker.

Flows go like rapids they're too rough to ride
My rhymes and rhythms are very fast and turbulent, like a river with dangerous rapids that you can't navigate safely.

So wear a life jacket if you dare to even try
If you want to compete with me and match my intense delivery, you better prepare yourself and take precautions, because it will be a tough ride.

Verses multiply so you square what I supply
My lyrics and rhymes are so abundant and diverse that you will find them increasing exponentially, like a mathematical equation.

You better do the math if you think you gon' reply
If you want to challenge me in a rap battle, you better calculate your chances and outcomes very carefully, because I'm not an easy opponent to beat.