Cake
Pete Rock Lyrics
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can it steady yappin
cheddas stack cap I get it crackin
bringin the action
center of attraction
late night on the creep trashin
mashin on the party crashin
rap with a passion
one of them raw rap cats
with hollow point rhymes
comin to hit ya
I'm talkin and I shot at all them fake rappas
who fake wanna be gun clappin
cats claimin they the baddest
claimin that they ran the streets ragged
knowin they chillin hard in the village up
up in the gay bar talkin to faggots
I'm not a gangsta
and I'm not a thug nor a blood
or cripp
strugglin brotha tryin to hard to get rich
i've been nice in this hip hop *ish
from way back when
days of the jeffersons
good times to whats happenin
you niggaz want beef
then call my name out
still rockin the Mecca when the soul brother
like it just came out
Lets get it on
Lebanon
Strong as an ox
an' I spit flows blowin up yo' audio box
Document muh style I'm cool when I rock
and I rush like the Bus
followin' muh blocks
G's up I'm on set y'all niggaz freeze up
i make dirty dolla's turn 'em in to clean bucks
my stocks rise
it's cool, it's no surprise
and them laws, the rules
you make, I straight defy
rebel in the highest form
the fifth born
gully nigga on the track screamin they saw'em
stop the dat
rewind that
thoughts combine that
Criminal minds
an' rhymes
underline that
dolla' dolla'
street scholla'
flow then ya falla
expert
puttin in work
for the next saga
so yo get yo' lean on
flows you fiend on
F-ckin with U. and N. the 2000 phenom
[Chorus]
yeah, U. and N. sound greater than great
still up, holdin my 'gz up
not my name hold weight
and you can betcha bottom dollar money mo' I make
lets get this cake
son do what it take
yeah, U. and N. sound greater than great
still up, holdin my 'gz up
not my name hold weight
and you can betcha bottom dollar money mo' I make
lets get this cake, c'mon
hold up
applause for the cause you know
you could call it telephone love tap
high explosive experiment
situate depressed upstate
bless a blessed a whats up with you
what you talkin, pocket filled well then feel
yeah its good, like you should
I'm Dino, begs no pardon
borrow no lending, begs no friends
ya hear me all my mens love women, raw
links with mommy cuban
or takes me back to union
baby girl got cousins and now one of 'em frontin
U.N
checker flagging me down
fast-en ya sound
how we quick to pick me up in that lex-ed iced edition
state ya position
back jabbin this bone wishin
ms. dont have me whiff missing
puttin everything Dwight Gooden-nuff talk
you can have a ball and go walk
hear me now, feel me later
later Dino Braves smooth and get paid
feelin the shook up
keepin the stick up
forever keep this hit the wikka wikka
A verbal contract the way life is put on you
now the harsh facts circle your world at
allow you like a wise author
sci-fi writins and novels
ridin ova potholes
play King Arthur inside my brothel
the size of waffles gunshot holes
blowin like the U.S marshall
of Luis Armstrong
and the winner falls sprawl spot it
and at the same time he shot it
frollic with raps and fiber optics
like 4,5,6
hard to get at
sharp as an axe
order jockage
armored trizzack
tryin to be modest
fiery thoughts burn like L's with chronic
make ya lungs black, sip gold hell in a bottle
blow willa sinna maholla thats on the house
compliments on my corner moral
how I get down
chase his ass round like cat and mouse
you feel my passion?
(f-ck life) if I ain't mackin
niggaz wanna see me stagnant
similar to two magnets
we can never be a package
a printed jewla
show my crew love
before this rap *ish
who can fool us
beautiful lust
don't think I'm too cool to bust
loot and do drugs
who's who
few knew it was fool proof
but true it was, crime organiza
forty fiva
hit ya Porsche up, (f-k) you in lava
hit them to my product
just a taste was life threatenin
stretch his limbs out
to 5 seperate ends
prey on my fall and every cent
like I don't know it
I hold macs posin in flicks like Dinero in Ronin
[Chorus]
yeah, U. and N. sound greater than great
still up, holdin my 'gz up
not my name hold weight
and you can betcha bottom dollar money mo' I make
lets get this cake
son do what it take
yeah, U. and N. sound greater than great
still up, holdin my 'gz up
not my name hold weight
and you can betcha bottom dollar money mo' I make
lets get this cake
The lyrics of Pete Rock's "Cake" are all about expressing the artist's dedication to his craft and his desire to make a name for himself in the rap game. He talks about his skills as a rapper and expresses his disdain for fake rappers who claim to be tough and hardcore but are really just posers. Throughout the song, he portrays himself as a "strugglin brotha tryin to hard to get rich" who has been honing his skills since the early days of hip-hop.
The chorus of the song encourages listeners to join Pete Rock in his quest for riches and success, urging them to get their "cake" by any means necessary. The verses are full of clever wordplay and metaphors that highlight Pete Rock's skills as a rapper, and the infectious beat drives the message home even further.
Overall, "Cake" is a testament to Pete Rock's commitment to his craft and his determination to make a name for himself in the world of hip-hop. It's a catchy, upbeat song that will have listeners nodding along and feeling inspired to pursue their own dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm all about makin it happen
I'm focused on making things happen
can it steady yappin
stop talking and take action
cheddas stack cap I get it crackin
I make money and get things done
bringin the action
starting to take action and get things done
center of attraction
getting attention and standing out
late night on the creep trashin
sneaking around late at night and causing trouble
mashin on the party crashin
crashing parties and causing a scene
rap with a passion
I write and perform with a lot of passion
not a quitter or a forfeiter
I don't give up easily
one of them raw rap cats
I'm a real and authentic rapper
with hollow point rhymes
my lyrics hit hard and have a strong impact
comin to hit ya
I'm coming to make a big impact on the rap scene
I'm talkin and I shot at all them fake rappas
I call out and criticize fake rappers
who fake wanna be gun clappin
who act tough and want to look like gangsters
cats claimin they the baddest
people who claim to be the best and most bad-ass
claimin that they ran the streets ragged
saying they have ruled the streets
knowin they chillin hard in the village up
I know they're not really tough, they're just relaxing at home
up in the gay bar talkin to faggots
they're not really tough, they're just hanging out at a bar and talking to gay people
I'm not a gangsta
I'm not a gangster, I'm just a real rapper
and I'm not a thug nor a blood or cripp
I'm not associated with any gang
strugglin brotha tryin to hard to get rich
I'm working hard to become successful
i've been nice in this hip hop *ish
I have a lot of skill and talent in the hip-hop industry
from way back when days of the jeffersons good times to whats happenin
I have been around for a long time and seen many changes in hip-hop
you niggaz want beef then call my name out
if anyone wants to challenge me, they should call my name
still rockin the Mecca when the soul brother like it just came out
I am still making music and performing like I did when I first started
Lets get it on Lebanon
let's start something big and get things done
Strong as an ox an' I spit flows blowin up yo' audio box
I have a strong and powerful flow that sounds great on speakers
Document muh style I'm cool when I rock and I rush like the Bus followin' muh blocks
I document my style and have a relaxed attitude when I perform, but I am always moving quickly and efficiently
G's up I'm on set y'all niggaz freeze up
I am in control and everyone else should stop and pay attention
i make dirty dolla's turn 'em in to clean bucks
I turn dirty money into clean profit
my stocks rise it's cool, it's no surprise
my value and success is rising steadily and predictably
and them laws, the rules you make, I straight defy
I don't follow the standard rules or laws, I do things my own way
rebel in the highest form the fifth born
I am a rebel in every way, and have a unique, individual approach
gully nigga on the track screamin they saw'em
I am intense and powerful on the track, and people recognize it
stop the dat rewind that thoughts combine that
let's take a second to reflect and think about what just happened
Criminal minds an' rhymes underline that
my lyrics have a dark, criminal undertone
dolla' dolla' street scholla' flow then ya falla'
I make money and have a smooth flow, which makes other rappers fall behind me
expert puttin in work for the next saga
I am an expert and continuously working hard to make the next big thing
so yo get yo' lean on flows you fiend on
my music is addictive and people want more
F-ckin with U. and N. the 2000 phenom
messing with me and my group will be a big mistake, we are a big new thing in 2000
hold up applause for the cause you know you could call it telephone love tap
let's take a moment to appreciate what we're doing, it's like a congratulatory pat on the back
high explosive experiment situate depressed upstate
I am taking a big risk and trying something new, even though I feel down about it
bless a blessed a whats up with you what you talkin, pocket filled well then feel yeah its good, like you should
let's talk and catch up, and if you're doing well financially, that's great
I'm Dino begs no pardon borrow no lending begs no friends
I don't need anyone's help or forgiveness, I am independent
ya hear me all my mens love women, raw links with mommy cuban or takes me back to union
my friends and I all love women and have different ways of connecting with them
baby girl got cousins and now one of 'em frontin U.N
this girl I know is associated with my group and acting tough
checker flagging me down fast-en ya sound
I am moving quickly and efficiently, like a race car driver
how we quick to pick me up in that lex-ed iced edition
my group is successful and we are quickly gaining recognition
state ya position back jabbin this bone wishin ms. dont have me whiff missing
let's get real and clear about what we want, and not waste time wishing or missing opportunities
puttin everything Dwight Gooden-nuff talk you can have a ball and go walk
I'm not interested in small talk or wasting time, let's get straight to the point
hear me now, feel me later later Dino Braves smooth and get paid feelin the shook up keepin the stick up
listen to me and remember my words, I am smooth and successful and always prepared to defend myself
forever keep this hit the wikka wikka
I will always stay relevant and popular, always creating new music
A verbal contract the way life is put on you now the harsh facts circle your world at allow you like a wise author
life is unpredictable and can change quickly, but I can adapt and cope with it like a wise author
sci-fi writins and novels ridin ova potholes play King Arthur inside my brothel
my lyrics are like science fiction novels, and I can overcome obstacles and be a leader like King Arthur
the size of waffles gunshot holes blowin like the U.S marshall of Luis Armstrong
my impact and presence is tremendous, like the US Marshall and musician, Louis Armstrong
and the winner falls sprawl spot it and at the same time he shot it
even when I win, I am always prepared and on guard
frollic with raps and fiber optics like 4,5,6 hard to get at
my lyrics are complex and difficult to understand or compete with
sharp as an axe order jockage armored trizzack tryin to be modest
I am skilled and strong, but also try to be modest about it
fiery thoughts burn like L's with chronic make ya lungs black, sip gold hell in a bottle
my lyrics are powerful and intense, and can have a heavy impact on the listener
blow willa sinna maholla thats on the house compliments on my corner moral how I get down chase his ass round like cat and mouse
my success and abilities are something I earned and deserve, and I will fight to keep them
you feel my passion? (f-ck life) if I ain't mackin niggaz wanna see me stagnant
I am passionate about what I do, and people want to see me fail or stop
similar to two magnets we can never be a package
other rappers and musicians cannot compete with me or be like me
a printed jewla show my crew love before this rap *ish who can fool us beautiful lust
I am different and unique, and people cannot imitate or trick me
don't think I'm too cool to bust loot and do drugs who's who few knew it was fool proof but true it was, crime organiza forty fiva
I am not above making mistakes or getting involved in illegal activities, but I am still successful and organized
hit ya Porsche up, (f-k) you in lava hit them to my product just a taste was life threatenin
my product and success is so strong, it can be dangerous or life-threatening
stretch his limbs out to 5 seperate ends prey on my fall and every cent like I don't know it I hold macs posin in flicks like Dinero in Ronin
my enemies want to take me down and profit off my failures, but I won't let them succeed
lets get this cake son do what it take
let's make some money and be successful, no matter what it takes
Contributed by Alyssa H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.