Bring Y'all Back
Pete Rock Lyrics

Yes I've got some good shit to tell you today brothers & sisters
I have good news to share, my dear siblings.

cause I say were not gonna bullshit about it, were gonna tell it just like it is
We were honest and direct in sharing the news, no fluff or exaggeration.

Whatup? Hello smooth type fellow
Hello, my smooth and charming acquaintance.

go hard on the paint like a young Carmello
Go all out and give it your best, with the intensity of a young Carmelo Anthony.

You boys are sweet like J-E double L-O
You guys are soft and cliche, like a cartoon character named Jell-O.

things gon' fall off now homie hell no
Things aren't going to fall apart, friend, not a chance.

Before that you catch a fist & a elbow
If you don't straighten up, you'll catch a punch or an elbow from me.

my timbs do work I can't do dirt in shelltoes
My Timberland boots are functional, I can't perform in stylish sneaker types.

Raps for sale though, but I'm tryna act cop me a Lac
I can sell my raps, but I also want to act and buy myself a Cadillac car.

laid back with a bitch on Melrose
Chilling out with a girl, relaxing on the famous Melrose Avenue in LA.

So get your hatin' on, cause beating me
So, if you want to criticize me, go ahead and try, because

your chances are thin like the ice I see you skatin' on
You have very slim chances of succeeding, like the thin ice you skate on.

My work's strong something you couldn't make it on
My work is powerful and robust, something you can't handle effectively.

your best idea is something still way beyond
Your best idea is still far from being good enough.

Told y'all cats I'm something like a star
I've told you all that I'm like a popular and admired figure.

this that shit you gone be bumping out ya car
This is the music that you'll be blasting from your car speakers.

Hands up double-fisted posted at the bar
Raise your hands with fists, ready to party at the bar.

it's your man J-O-E & the PR
It's me, J-O-E, and the legendary Pete Rock.

If the words didn't rhyme would it still be rap?
If rhyming wasn't an essential element, would it still be considered rap music?

If the needle didn't grind could DJ's scratch?
Without the use of turntables, would DJs be able to scratch music?

If you didn't have no verses would you need my tracks?
If you didn't have any lyrics, would you still require my instrumental tracks?

Pete Rock & Little Brother gone bring y'all back
Pete Rock and Little Brother will revive and restore authentic hip hop music.

I'm gettin' bu-coo props from these niggas
I'm receiving lots of praise and recognition from these guys.

who do watch Phon-tigger when here in the booth
These fans can't help but witness my Phon-tigger's skills when I'm performing live in the booth.

Cause nowadays the truth just may get you shot
In today's world, speaking the truth might get you in trouble or even killed.

5 things to the brain get you 2Pac'd
Receiving five gunshots to the head can lead to a similar fate as the late rapper Tupac, who was killed by gunshot wounds.

But Imma get off the mic before it get to hot
But I'll stop rapping soon to avoid any conflict or danger.

cause when you speak of LB you speak of all stars
When you mention LB-Short for Little Brothers- you're referring to a group of talented musicians.

Shit's weak & we probably callin' out yours
Your work is subpar, and we're likely judging and criticizing it.

now on my feet before I lived on all fours
Now I'm standing tall and proud, but I've had a rough past.

Cause I ain't come to get drunk off ambition
I didn't come here to get overly excited, based on my aspirations.

and get stuck, If you gotta problem my instinct
And get into trouble. If you're causing problems or conflict, my instincts tell me to act.

Instructs me to quit f**king around
Urges me to stop messing around or causing trouble.

and bring it to a nigga live in the flesh like Nip/Tuck
And deliver a physical blow to someone, like on the medical drama show Nip/Tuck.

Drop 16 then I'm bouncing nigga
Perform my sixteen-bar verse and leave, without hanging around.

we don't care about that money you was counting nigga
We don't care about the money you have or flash, so don't worry about it.

Don't know me well, Phonte is like Josie Wells
If you don't know me well, know that I have a killer side like outlaw Josie Wells.

for all you "Brokeback Mountain" niggas, ya know
For anyone criticizing or making fun of me for homosexuality, like in the movie "Brokeback Mountain," you can understand it now.

I got one brother doing time in the pen
One of my brothers is serving a prison sentence.

Little Brother pen to it's time reaching in
Little Brother (the group) has access and connection to prison life through our lyrics.

I gotta reach within to get myself to the pen
I have to dig deep and find inner strength to face prison life.

I told my brother that he responded with a grin
I informed my incarcerated brother, and he smiled in response.

I knew from that look I had to take it to the chin
I understood from his expression that I have to face the tough reality of his imprisonment fully.

a fresh sign of hope to us niggas in the pen
His smile and positivity were a source of hope and inspiration for all inmates in prison.

and niggas tryna say that my shit ain't crisp
And some people are trying to say that my music isn't great or excellent.

These niggas I don't miss, I just get better
I don't pay attention to the haters; I only improve and become better with time.

Pooh the trendsetter better scream my name
Here I come, Pooh the trendsetter, and you better scream my name in excitement.

Justified when I take that aim, it's no shame
When I pursue my goals and ambitions, there's nothing wrong or shameful about it.

I tell you right now that the kid don't stop
I'm telling you right now that I won't ever stop, keep pushing onward.

Pooh & Pete Rock rock harder than the first one
Pooh and Pete Rock are producing even better work than their previous projects.

took time so you niggas had to thirst one
It took us some time to complete this new work, so now you guys are thirsty for it.

Now we back part 2 no frills
We're back with a second part, no gimmicks or unnecessary extras.

the pen much greater than the sword that's real
The written word is far more powerful than physical violence, that's the truth.

"Ladies & Gentleman"
A polite way of introducing oneself and addressing an audience.