Rockin' With The Best
P.O.D. Lyrics

Let us begin, what where, why or when
We'll start this off with basic questions about what, where, why, or when we're doing this.

I take offense to pussycats hanging in the lion's den
I don't like fake people trying to act tough around real ones.

All trends, second-hand versions
Everything popular is just a copy of something else that's already been done.

A knock-off imitation, my echo in the wind
Even the imitations of my work aren't as strong as the original, they just sound like echoes.

I remember when, when this music meant something
I recall a time when music had more substance and meaning behind it.

And these rappers weren't fronting but now they all bluffing
Back then, rappers were being genuine, but now they're all pretending to be something they're not.

Not about nothing, no resumés and no dues
Real success isn't about a fancy resume or past experience, it's earned through hard work and dedication.

Nobody heard KRS, he was talking to you
KRS-One was speaking the truth, but not enough people were listening or paying attention.

In about four seconds a new teacher is gon' speak
Soon, a new voice will come in to teach and share their philosophy on this subject.

I think we need my philosophy part two and three, so take it from me
I believe there's more to share and teach about my way of thinking, so listen to what I have to say.

All I need is a baseline, feedback from a guitar
I don't need much to make great music, just a solid bassline and some guitar feedback.

As good as it gets from past to present tense
We've reached the pinnacle of music from the past up until now.

Mp3s on iPhones to tapes in cassette decks
We've come a long way in terms of how we listen to music, from cassettes to digital files on smartphones.

From what's hot now to what's next, no special effects
We focus on what's currently popular and what's up-and-coming, without relying on gimmicks or flashy effects.

I'm on another level, too memorable to forget
I've reached a level of success that's hard to ignore, and I've made a lasting impression on the music industry.

Poetically phonetic, got you open for discussion
Through clever wordplay, I can generate meaningful conversations and debates about my music.

My left-minded logic controlling right brain function
I use both logical and creative thinking to make music that's both intelligent and impactful.

Imagination inside me, all in all
I have a vivid imagination that informs and inspires my music.

Where music and art create three dimensional forms
Through music and art, I can bring abstract ideas to life in a way that feels tangible and real.

Not to mention one over four, quarter century or more
We've been making music for over 25 years, which is quite an accomplishment.

We've been rockin' on tour for y'all p-pleasure
We've been touring and playing shows for our fans' enjoyment and entertainment.

So, ah, la—dee—dah-dee, don't mean to be so cocky
I don't want to come across as arrogant, but it's clear that I'm the best at what I do.

But everybody and their mommy know who cold rocks the party
It's widely recognized that I'm the best at hyping up a crowd and getting people dancing and having fun.

You're now rockin' with the best
Now that you're listening to my music, you're experiencing the best that hip-hop has to offer.

Who rocks the party, that rocks the body?
Who's the best at getting people dancing and having a good time?

I rock the party, that rocks the body
I'm the one who excels at getting people dancing and having fun.

You rock the party, that rocks the body
You, the listener, are also capable of getting others hyped up and dancing along.