the rebel
Percy & Tragedy Lyrics


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(Feels good)
(Tragedy)

[ VERSE 1 ]
I'm here to bust your shit
The mastermind of manuscripts
The force of extremity
My rhymes are the remedy
You can't deal with the T-are-a-g
Rap ??? flowin like the Pegasus
Rhymin is as easily as the obvious
I bust your head pulsating rotating
This jam is generating with the motion I'm creating
I'm the boy wonder, Tragic super duper
Raised in the Bridge, cause I'm a Queensbridge trooper
The rebel of the treble, the ebony prince
'88 is on the way, I make a big difference
I make it visual and intellectually clear
(Tragedy) the Rebel is here

[ VERSE 2 ]
Because I master great kicks turnin flesh to dust
And knockin all boots is a definite must
Cause I'm havoc, Trag, Tragedy tragic
There are many ways to explain my magic
The explanatory category best fits me
Cause my lyrics are called sweet poetry
And I'm sick of be -boys just hippin and hoppin it
I have you sayin, "Damn boy, shorty be droppin it"
Back in the '60s to know is to know it
And I'm the last remaining of the world's last poets
Talkologist, infinity from when I begin
And to disapprove the Trag is a mortal sin
Diabolical gangster, hoodlum and genius
I write poetry when I find it convenient
Snap a stage in half like a polo bear
(Your Tragedy) the Rebel is here

[ VERSE 3 ]
I drop words you won't find in a dictionary
I write rhymes to improve my vocabulary
Drama, Art, English education
And I'm the man, I design the animation
Mentally and with jock control
The equalizer rises up on your FM mode
And which I use with telepath
And it's (Tragedy) who's on your phonograph
I confuse your conscience, and boggle your brain
You may think that I'm sick, but I'm perfectly sane
I design my rhymes with architectural construction
But that's another story, a different function
You see, it's mandatory to embold fear
(Tragedy) the Rebel is here

[ VERSE 4 ]
The rap automatical, the rhymatical
Forget ill, I get illmatical
Biceps pulsating in my lungs
Queensbridge Projects is where I'm from
Wicked like a witch doin sorcery
With a book and a pen, and my m-i-see
The outstanding ovation when things get drastic
You keep fantasizin while I'm fantastic
Black magic flowin smooth but strong
And I'll have you rockin and shockin...

Swing this episode to the Cormega Posse
My man from Uptown
Joe the Boss down with the Mutant Posse
To my right-hand MC
MC [Name]
To Big Daddy Kane
My man Nut and Cool [Name]
Down with the Supreme Team in Jamaica




Can't forget the 40 Busters
My man Darryl gettin paid on the dime

Overall Meaning

In the song "The Rebel", Percy & Tragedy showcase their prowess as rappers with extraordinary rhymes and an unmatched flow. The song is divided into four verses, with each verse complementing the other to create a masterpiece. The lyrics are focused on Tragedy and his arrival into the rap game, as he declares himself "the mastermind of manuscripts" and "the force of extremity". He expresses his love for his hometown, Queensbridge, and declares himself as a "rebel of the treble". In the second verse, Tragedy explains his unique style of rapping that distinguishes him from others. He claims to be the last remaining of the world's last poets and explains how he designs his rhymes with architectural construction. The third verse is filled with Tragedy's witty wordplay and demonstrates his impressive vocabulary while expressing his ability to confuse his listeners' conscience and boggle their brains. The final verse is a shoutout to his friends and inspiration, a testament to the bond and camaraderie in the hip-hop community.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm here to bust your shit
I am here to impress you with my rapping abilities.


The mastermind of manuscripts
I am skilled at writing lyrics.


The force of extremity
I am powerful and intense when I rap.


My rhymes are the remedy
My rapping can solve any problem.


You can't deal with the T-are-a-g
You cannot handle my rap name, Tragedy.


Rap ??? flowin like the Pegasus
My raps are smooth and effortless.


Rhymin is as easily as the obvious
Rapping is as natural to me as anything obvious.


I bust your head pulsating rotating
My rapping makes your head spin with excitement.


This jam is generating with the motion I'm creating
This song is exciting and energized due to my rapping.


I'm the boy wonder, Tragic super duper
I am a talented young rapper with a cool nickname.


Raised in the Bridge, cause I'm a Queensbridge trooper
I am from Queensbridge and proud of it.


The rebel of the treble, the ebony prince
I am a unique and powerful rapper.


'88 is on the way, I make a big difference
My rapping is going to change the game in 1988.


I make it visual and intellectually clear
My rapping is both creative and smart.


(Tragedy) the Rebel is here
I am a talented rapper and I am here to make an impact.


Because I master great kicks turnin flesh to dust
My rapping is powerful enough to knock people down.


And knockin all boots is a definite must
I want people to be impressed by my rapping.


Cause I'm havoc, Trag, Tragedy tragic
My rapping style is intense and chaotic.


There are many ways to explain my magic
My rapping is so good that it is almost inexplicable.


The explanatory category best fits me
If I had to be put into a category, it would be 'explanatory'.


Cause my lyrics are called sweet poetry
My rapping is so good that people call it poetry.


And I'm sick of be-boys just hippin and hoppin it
I am tired of other rappers who do not take rapping seriously.


I have you sayin, "Damn boy, shorty be droppin it"
People will be impressed by my rapping.


Back in the '60s to know is to know it
In the past, people were impressed by my rapping.


And I'm the last remaining of the world's last poets
I am one of the final poets in the world.


Talkologist, infinity from when I begin
I have been talking and rapping for as long as I can remember.


And to disapprove the Trag is a mortal sin
If you do not like my rapping, it is a significant wrongdoing.


Diabolical gangster, hoodlum and genius
I am a talented and intimidating rapper.


I write poetry when I find it convenient
My rapping is so good that it is like poetry.


Snap a stage in half like a polo bear
I can captivate an audience with ease.


(Your Tragedy) the Rebel is here
I am here and you should be impressed by my rapping.


I drop words you won't find in a dictionary
My rapping includes unique words and phrases.


I write rhymes to improve my vocabulary
My rapping helps me expand my vocabulary.


Drama, Art, English education
My rapping includes references to various educational topics.


And I'm the man, I design the animation
I am talented in many areas, including animation.


Mentally and with jock control
I am in complete control when I am rapping.


The equalizer rises up on your FM mode
People are impressed by my rapping when they hear it on the radio.


And which I use with telepath
I use my rapping to communicate effectively.


And it's (Tragedy) who's on your phonograph
People enjoy listening to my rapping on their record players.


I confuse your conscience, and boggle your brain
My rapping is so good that it confuses and impresses people.


You may think that I'm sick, but I'm perfectly sane
My rapping may seem crazy, but it is actually very good.


I design my rhymes with architectural construction
My rapping is well-structured and carefully planned.


But that's another story, a different function
My rapping style is different than other rappers.


You see, it's mandatory to embold fear
People should be afraid of me because I am such a talented rapper.


(Tragedy) the Rebel is here
I am a skilled rapper who is here to make an impact.


The rap automatical, the rhymatical
My rapping is effortless and impressive.


Forget ill, I get illmatical
My rapping is amazing, even better than 'ill'.


Biceps pulsating in my lungs
I am breathing heavily from my intense rapping.


Queensbridge Projects is where I'm from
I am proud of my hometown, Queensbridge.


Wicked like a witch doin sorcery
My rapping is powerful like a spell from a witch.


With a book and a pen, and my m-i-see
All I need to create amazing raps are a book, a pen, and my own talent.


The outstanding ovation when things get drastic
People are always impressed by my rapping, especially in difficult situations.


You keep fantasizin while I'm fantastic
While others dream of my rapping, I am living it.


Black magic flowin smooth but strong
My rapping style is mysterious, yet powerful.


And I'll have you rockin and shockin...
My rapping will impress and excite you.


Swing this episode to the Cormega Posse
I am giving a shout out to Cormega and his friends.


My man from Uptown
I have a friend from the Uptown area.


Joe the Boss down with the Mutant Posse
My friend Joe is with the Mutant Posse.


To my right-hand MC
I have a trusted MC friend who is always by my side.


MC [Name]
I am giving a shout out to my friend, MC [Name].


To Big Daddy Kane
I am giving a shout out to Big Daddy Kane.


My man Nut and Cool [Name]
I have friends named Nut and Cool [Name].


Down with the Supreme Team in Jamaica
I have friends in the Supreme Team in Jamaica.


Can't forget the 40 Busters
I have friends in the 40 Busters group.


My man Darryl gettin paid on the dime
My friend Darryl is making good money.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANTHONY FRANCIS SLAVICH, ROSS ANDREW WILSON

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Reginald Peters

Classic and ahead of it's time

Eric Magee

Straight classic

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