Questions
Organized Konfusion Lyrics

Yo, yo, yo, yo Pharoahe
Beginning of the song, greeting each other.

Right, right
Response to the other person greeting.

Brother why don't you explain How did hip-hop get caught up in this ill rap game?
Asking an important question about the current state of hip-hop.

Yo, I got a question - in hip-hop, who they followin? (Uhh) The niggaz with skills or them niggaz who be hollerin?
Asking who is being followed in hip-hop, people with skills or those who just shout.

Them niggaz that be hollerin is substitute, modelin niggaz with skills always and forever keeps a followin
Explaining that the ones who shout are just an imitation of those with real skills.

Swallowin pride
Not being proud or arrogant and accepting the truth.

Never we be imperialistic
Not trying to dominate or control others.

Who rips shit, without bein materialistic
Asking who can create great music without being motivated solely by material gain.

Statistics show
Referring to factual evidence and data.

Ask miss she know
Referring to a knowledgeable woman who can provide insight.

Just cause the niggaz got dough don't mean they got that flow
Money does not automatically mean they have talent or ability.

What?! Nigga you can consider it the bomb if I spit on it, get on it Ride for a little bit, feel how your inner get From internet, intellect, vibes that I'm sendin it Now your soul bubblin brown sugar so you'll remember it
Expressing confidence in their abilities to create great music that has an impact on people.

Legitimate, imminent, crash course for illiterate From August to September, Prince is heavenly given it From center split, train of thoughts that's mad booty Cause you twisted and rudey don't mean everything's GROOVY when you hear it, the world's gonna feel it before I say it
Describing their unique and innovative approach to making music that sets them apart from others.

Now some pop some shit, but the labels get the big G's from sales (Whooo!) Nobody sayin shit it just smells Here's some Southside Saturday love like Shamelle's My syndicate is tight, quite right for these times Contradictin all the hype, the berry-more-black shines ALL MINE, fine wines to dine rhymes for forty projects, keepin it Naughty like Treach
Calling out the music industry's focus on sales rather than creativity and authenticity.

Ahhhhhhhh YO PRINCE
Calling the other person to engage in conversation.

My brother why don't you explain How did hip-hop get caught up in this ill rap game?
Repeating the important question asked earlier and urging for a response.

Nahhh I got a question - in hip-hop, who they followin? (Uhh) The niggaz with skills or them niggaz who be hollerin?
Asking the same question again, emphasizing its relevance.

The niggaz that be hollerin be substitute, modelin The niggaz with the skills forever keeps a followin
Reiterating the idea that the ones who shout are just copying those with real talent.

Just cause them niggaz got dough don't mean they got that flow
Repeating the idea that money does not equate to skill or talent.

Pleeease man I done burned some of the most fattest MC's like chromium percolinate It's not even tangible for them to understand the holy weight
Boasting about their skills as a rapper and expressing the difficulty of understanding their greatness.

It takes soul to make a crowd animated Prince stated, hey wait 'til we get off that label and I waited twelve months (twelve months) for the perfect opportunity To thump (thump) bump (bump) somethin loved by my community (c'mon)
Describing the importance of having soul and authenticity to connect with the audience, and expressing their desire to create music loved by their community.

I'm movin on all you punk Bambino bastards Your style's depleted like muscles without amino acids I blast kids with mass times matter Forever clingin to endeavors defined, clever words thus waiting never, frustrating verbs to rip My rap ratings erradicate (erradicate shit)
Disparaging other rappers who lack originality and creativity, and emphasizing their own ability to create great music that resonates with people.

For me to take rhythms and mate 'em with rhymes in mating season Creating shit never before made it I'm makin hybrids, created potent enough to open eyelids and leave pupils dilated, stress is alleviated Now it's easier, plus economically feasible for me to leave rap listeners queasy and inebriated We made it we came, dedicated we rated supreme Even with or without the cream
Describing their ability to create unique and innovative music that is potent enough to make an impact and alleviate stress.

That's right
Agreeing with the idea that money does not equate to skill or talent.