Montego Slay
People Under the Stairs Lyrics


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Ahh, once again
Yes, yes
Irie
Getting rough on the track man
Here with the People Under the Stairs
Once again, man
Rough, mash it
We tackle rhymes like your life lays time
We trying to get enough, we gotta fill up
Before it's all gone the song remains on
Until the beat stops
Never mind, no need to remind
You know who we be, yo it's the capital G's
Putting the P's in hip hop
Saying, hi to the hoes who wear hardly any clothes
Here's looking at you
Watching you, watching me, the incredible MC
Chicks call me Mikey (why's that?)
'Cause I like it, they stare when I'm digging it
And know they wanna try
They like the way I rap, they like the way I chill
Couple hours in a conversation, show 'em how I thrill
I'm a one minute man, I lick it then split it
Empty it out, fill it in like the blank and I'm out
Big Mike, that's right, give 'em something they can feel
Yo, I'm the top-ranked chief on the wheels of steel
I walk the streets of LA and feel comfortable
Me and the homie make music and they coming with bull
So next time you got a rhyme that's blazing hot
Throw it away, People Under to save the day

Sometimes it ain't timed, sometimes it can't be
This time we kick back and let your conscious be free
The music is playing loud and we never have to leave
We never gotta leave (I ain't never gotta leave)
Irie

Yeah (yeah, man)
I ain't going nowhere (yes, yes, star)
So what you gon' do?
(Yes we just cooling out right now, we cooling)
Yo-yo, ay oowee (fresh)
(Mash up everything)
And let your conscious be free, that's right
D
(Cooling out, in the house)
Yes, yes, irie (in the house)
(Irie) Brush them off
Thrash up the dancehall
This shit is long (fresh)

Beautiful brown skin lady, you move something
Montego Bay style, smile from the Caribbean isle
No fronting while we pumping the beat
Audiophiles that jump in like I light up the seat
With the complete vibe, scooters and 45s
The palm trees, Red Stripe nights, the calm breeze
The type to relax, ease back to conceive wax
And contact the origin of habitat
Two cats making it fat, it's like that
With a rap similar to a pitter-pat of a cat
Walking the roof to make it back to the truth
I dig crates for the late great existence of black plates
To booming the eighths on the floor
Making you want more
Leaving my mark like a Doc Mart' on a wood floor
It's good for the soul like dinner with your moms
People Under the Stairs, the duo that drop bombs
Snares laid back like armchairs, hit the beach I'm outta reach
So play my CD and let it teach the recipe
Half D. Crocker, half David T. Walker
Fresh breath control like Binaca

Sometimes it ain't timed, sometimes it can't be
This time we kick back and let the conscious be free
The music is playing loud and we never have to leave
Yo we never gotta leave, yo we never gotta leave
(Buh-bye) Yes man, never gon' leave, man, stay right here
Listening to the good tunes, cooling out
In here to rough up the track, rough up the track
Not the people, yes yes, to the People Under the Stairs
Yes yes, irie (irie), irie
Yes you know it's good in the irie
To me, right here, man
I'll catch up with you later, yeah yeah

Ooh wow (cool)
Wow, oh




Oh, look (look at that)
Whoa, ooh that's a-

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of People Under The Stairs's song "Montego Slay" are a celebration of the duo's love for hip hop and Jamaican culture. The track opens with an acknowledgment of their skill in rhyming and their dedication to their craft, as they try to "fill up" on rhymes before the song ends. The lyrics go on to describe the MC's prowess in attracting women, their comfort in the streets of LA, and their ability to save the day with their rhymes. In the second verse, they reflect on their experiences in Jamaica, name-dropping Red Stripe beer and romanticizing the beauty of the island. Overall, the song is a laid-back tribute to good vibes, low-key partying, and the universal power of music.


Line by Line Meaning

We tackle rhymes like your life lays time
We approach our lyrics with intensity as if our lives depend on it


We trying to get enough, we gotta fill up
We are striving for success and need to gain recognition through our music


Before it's all gone the song remains on
We want our music to remain relevant and impactful even after our time has passed


Until the beat stops, never mind, no need to remind
We will continue rapping until there is no more beat and are confident in our skills


You know who we be, yo it's the capital G's
We are the top-notch MCs with great skill and talent


Putting the P's in hip hop
We contribute to the modern hip hop genre with our music and lyrics


Saying, hi to the hoes who wear hardly any clothes
We acknowledge and greet the women who dress in revealing attire


Here's looking at you, watching you, watching me, the incredible MC
We recognize the attention our skills are drawing and are proud of our abilities


Chicks call me Mikey (why's that?)
Women are attracted to me and give me the nickname 'Mikey'


'Cause I like it, they stare when I'm digging it
I enjoy the attention from women and they admire me for it


And know they wanna try
Women are interested in pursuing a relationship with me


They like the way I rap, they like the way I chill
Women appreciate my music and laid-back personality


Couple hours in a conversation, show 'em how I thrill
I'm able to captivate women with my interesting and engaging conversations


I'm a one minute man, I lick it then split it
I am not interested in long term relationships and prefer quick encounters


Empty it out, fill it in like the blank and I'm out
I am able to quickly move on from relationships and am not looking for anything long-term


Big Mike, that's right, give 'em something they can feel
My lyrics and music are able to create a strong emotional connection with listeners


Yo, I'm the top-ranked chief on the wheels of steel
I am skilled at DJing and considered one of the best in the industry


I walk the streets of LA and feel comfortable
I feel confident and at ease in my environment in Los Angeles


Me and the homie make music and they coming with bull
People may doubt our abilities but our music speaks for itself


So next time you got a rhyme that's blazing hot
When other MCs think their lyrics are great


Throw it away, People Under to save the day
Our group is far superior and we can outdo anyone else


Sometimes it ain't timed, sometimes it can't be
You cannot always control when inspiration strikes


This time we kick back and let your conscious be free
Relax and let your thoughts and creativity flow without any constraints


The music is playing loud and we never have to leave
We can stay in this moment forever enjoying the music


Beautiful brown skin lady, you move something
Complimenting a woman's attractive appearance and dance skills


Montego Bay style, smile from the Caribbean isle
Referencing the exotic location and culture from which the woman may originate


No fronting while we pumping the beat
We are truly enjoying the music and not pretending


Audiophiles that jump in like I light up the seat
Music lovers that become excited when they hear a great song, just as I become excited when I sit down to create music


With the complete vibe, scooters and 45s
Creating a great atmosphere by combining various instruments and beats


The palm trees, Red Stripe nights, the calm breeze
Imagery of the beautiful and relaxed setting that inspired the music creation


The type to relax, ease back to conceive wax
The best way to create music is by being calm and relaxed


And contact the origin of habitat
Going back to the roots of music to draw inspiration


Two cats making it fat, it's like that
Two musicians who are succeeding greatly in their music career


With a rap similar to a pitter-pat of a cat
Our lyrics and music have a smooth flow, similar to the sound of a cat walking


Walking the roof to make it back to the truth
Staying true to ourselves and our music while navigating the complexities of the music industry


I dig crates for the late great existence of black plates
Finding old vinyl records that serve as inspiration to create new music


To booming the eighths on the floor
Using these old records to create new and exciting music


Making you want more, leaving my mark like a Doc Mart' on a wood floor
Producing music that is so good, it leaves listeners wanting more and garners attention and respect


It's good for the soul like dinner with your moms
Our music has a positive impact on people, as strong as a home-cooked meal from a mother


People Under the Stairs, the duo that drop bombs
Our group is highly respected and our music is groundbreaking and influential


Snares laid back like armchairs, hit the beach I'm outta reach
Our music has a relaxed beat similar to a comfortable armchair and we are living the high life enjoying the beach


So play my CD and let it teach the recipe
Our music can teach and inspire others to create their own music


Half D. Crocker, half David T. Walker
We are influenced by both classic soul music and modern hip hop


Fresh breath control like Binaca
We have amazing control over our music and lyrics which is as refreshing as a breath mint


Buh-bye, Yes man, never gon' leave, man, stay right here
We are staying in this moment enjoying the music and good vibes


Listening to the good tunes, cooling out
We are enjoying the great music and taking a break to relax


In here to rough up the track, rough up the track
We are here to produce incredible music that is unique and creative


Not the people, yes yes, to the People Under the Stairs
We want the focus to be on our music and not on us as individuals


Irie, irie, irie
A Jamaican term meaning everything is great and good vibes are present


Brush them off, thrash up the dancehall
Dancing and enjoying the music while ignoring negative energy or criticism


This shit is long, fresh
Our music is innovative and incredible


Wow, oh, look at that, whoa, ooh, that's a-
Expressing excitement and amazement at something




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Chris Portugal, Mike Turner

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