Center of Attention
Pete Rock Lyrics

The streets battle grows hottest over hour plays a role of murarder touching evey land or earth like a Harlem Globetrotter
The competition among street artists is most intense, and their music reaches far and wide, like the famous Harlem Globetrotters basketball team.

With a message it prays tellin brothers to rasie their hands
The lyrics carry a calling for listeners to raise their hands and take a stand.

And take a stand because we all hourstand
All the listeners are standing together to take a stand for the message preached by the lyrics.

You have to bake the cake with grease
The journey to success requires effort and struggle, just like baking a cake needs grease to prevent sticking.

and let the battle release and make enough so that we all get a piece
Let the competition run its course, and produce enough of opportunities and rewards for everyone involved.

I only speak for I.N.I. can't speak for your crew
The artist speaks only for their group, and can't vouch for the music style of other artists or groups.

so why would I watse my time to even stress you
The artist sees no point in wasting time worrying about rival artists or their negative opinions about their group.

I keep my mind on billed, and plus I keeping some skill Consant thought about the madness can't hear the ldol chatters about
The artist focuses on improving their skill and building their career. They don't let the negativity or pressure of the entertainment industry get to them.

So I escape and take the funk rotue out, histroy's taught me what is all about
The artist escapes the chaos of the industry by staying true to their roots and making music with a funk vibe. They know from past experiences what the music industry is all about.

My destiny is profilled when I'm over and out
The artist believes they will achieve their destiny when their career is over.

But I'll leave apart of me to cover all my acounts and I'm out
The artist will leave behind some music as their legacy to cover all their accounts and to be remembered by.

You always wanna be in the spotlight (right)
People always want to be in the center of attention or limelight.

The Center of Attention I also like to mention
The artist points out that being the center of attention is important to them.

I.N.I. rocks the spot
The artist's group I.N.I. is excellent and dominates the scene.

It's like that cuz we keeping it hot
The group is doing well because they continue to make popular music.

You see I prefer the player's approach so bust it
The artist prefers to approach their career like a successful athlete or player.

joint's bumping lovely, skins is thick like custom plus the weapons that keep me steppin' while I proflex the art of microphone check-in.
The club is crowded, and there are beautiful women around. The artist has the skills to keep the crowd hyped while delivering quality performances.

You flow slick for a second but now It's Rob-O's ditz your sweatin
Other artists may impress people briefly, but the artist Rob-O always manages to top their efforts.

and at my show, you see theatin.
People become anxious to see Rob-O perform when they go to his shows.

Why you stressing the tense to quench the strengh of this wiff microphonist, your bicth attention is the bonest.
Competitors are trying to suppress the artist's strength with petty tactics, but their attention-seeking behavior is transparent.

Midatonest, crusin all this I got rhym goddamn.
The artist continues to create quality music, expressing their feelings of frustration and determination.

Confuse the funk music, rock, and jam.
The artist mixes different genres and styles of music together to create a unique sound.

Pakistan stacks and grands and at the female fans at the Local Thea-ther the vocal creator slash I show blast beacuse you can't fuck with me.
The artist boasts that they are hugely popular and talented, and their music is an unstoppable force.

I guess this is the way your luck will be.
The artist feels their success is due to natural talent and hard work, while others don't have the same luck or initiative.

Frontin much nevre, with the rep that you can't preserve step to +I+ and '95 you gettin' served the method of Center of Attention
The artist challenges their competitors, confident in their skills to be successful and remembered as the 'Center of Attention'.

Doesn't truly pay to be the Center of Attention the main atraction gettin' all the action
Being the center of attention is attractive, but it also comes with a lot of pressure and unwanted attention.

People stoppin' the +I+ with question after question
People often ask the artist with questions when they are recognized in public as the 'Center of Attention'.

I spit a few replies and keep with my my self and never in the weapon carrying type but I'll insite a riot oragnize and never quiet
The artist may respond to some questions but doesn't reveal much about themselves to strangers. They don't carry weapons, but they have the ability to incite rebellious behavior among their fans.

Don't it try it, dissin the +I+ is no use
Competitors should not bother trying to criticize the artist, it's pointless.

I bounce like Cashar tape and get loose
The artist has a sense of humor and compares themselves to a bouncing cassette tape.

Grippin the mic, spittin words I write, Or the pad or the paper or this pretictular caper
The artist is always writing lyrics, either in music or poetry form.

Got nuff up's and down's instry clowns
The artist has faced many challenges in their career, but they don't let negative people affect their spirits.

Jealous niggas tryin to keep countin my fingers
Competitors are jealous of the artist's success and always trying to see how much money they earn.

But yo, Im a spirtal millionarie dropping bombs
The artist may not be wealthy in terms of money, but they are spiritually rich and have many fans who love their music.

Like King David when he wrote the songs
The artist sees themselves as a legendary figure, similar to King David who was a famous songwriter in the Bible.

So what you need to do to listen up remain calm not riding a wave refuse to be a salve cause I'm the center
The artist advises their fans to listen up and relax, avoid conforming to trends, and be themselves. The artist firmly believes they are the true 'Center of Attention.'

Ho-low, the Center of Attention
The artist calls out the names of their fellow artists, recognizing them as the centers of attention as well.

Pete Rock you the Center of Attention let's bounce
The artist praises Pete Rock as being another 'Center of Attention' in the industry.