Da Two
Pete Rock Lyrics

Introducing c.l. then face defeats
I introduce c.l. and then we proceed to defeat our competition

Then I remind you of third street when it was sweet
I recall the good old days when we first started out

See'd us move on and grow to another plateau with me and ....
We have grown and evolved in our music journey

Havin that dough
We have achieved financial success in our music career

In the last days when critical times are left
We are in a critical point in our career

To deal with my grand daddy's endeavors
We are carrying on the legacy of our ancestors

Whut corrected my errors the first shot came in 91
I learned from my past mistakes in 1991

E.p. done my struggle
I have overcome my struggles in my music journey

To label this untouchable foundation due in 92 top ten review
Our music has been recognized and appreciated

Respect new when that flew they reminisce over you
People still appreciate and reminisce over our music

Had marie too, sporting my nike's at the door
Even Marie likes our music and wears our branded merchandise

Paper saw the main ingredient l.p. in 94
Our latest album was reviewed well by critics in 1994

Now it's me the bold coppin toys for dolo
I am successful and can afford to buy things for myself

At ease he'd rather die at his feet than live on his knees
We are not afraid to take risks and live life on our own terms

Don't mistake the forest for trees
Do not lose sight of the bigger picture

Off course why try and climb a mountain
Why take unnecessary risks or try to achieve impossible tasks?

A baby walk across in tha military mindset place ya bet
Take calculated risks only when necessary

Ya fumbled all those chicks with the bucks off safety
You have wasted your resources on meaningless things

Skirt chasin what they rate me in this whole rap affair
People only care about your status in the rap industry

But when it really comes down to it who cares
In the end, it does not matter what anyone thinks

Like the tortiosse and the hare ya know the race I run
I am pacing myself in the music industry, like the slow tortoise

But ya losin all the nights, let the rabbit get the gun
Do not worry about losing, your time will come eventually

Number one wit a bullet and pit named black
We are the best in the rap industry, and we are tough as nails

It's the best that ever did it on a pete rock track
Our music is top-notch and unmatched on a Pete Rock production

Aye yo two cool cats who reclaim the name
We are two cool people who have taken back our rightful name

Pete rock and c.l. smooth in this here rap game
We are still relevant and successful in the rap industry

But the good news is that there is a crew
There are other talented people in the rap industry

Not 5 not 4 not 3 da two
But we are still the best, only two people stand out

In tha beginning let it be like the record spinning
We started our music career small, like a record spinning on a turntable

As a child I stack 45's in a pile blow the dust off
I was exposed to music at a young age and collected vinyl records

Put it on before I can walk
I was so into music that I listened to it before I could even walk

Play static on my pop dukes automatic
I used to play music on my dad's automatic turntable

I knew I wasn't average music in my bloodstream
I knew from a young age that music was in my blood and I was destined for greatness

My pops watch his son live his dream
My dad was proud to see me realize my dream of becoming a musician

Now as time flew the original classy rock crew
As time passed, we gained more experience and became better musicians

Shine through on streets and avenues
People recognized and appreciated our music in the streets and plazas

The next chapter you read it mc shan said it
Our next big project was recommended by another talented musician, MC Shan

Got ta give the man behind wheels credit
We must acknowledge the hard work and talent of the producer behind our music

Yes yes y'all bls and marley marl
We acknowledge and pay respect to other talented musicians in the rap industry

The rap attack put my talents on the map
Our talents were recognized and appreciated by listeners of the popular radio show, The Rap Attack

Now it's pete rock for days in tha basement
We spend a lot of time producing and creating music in Pete Rock's basement

As I amaze watch me blow in 98 ways
We are confident that our music will continue to impress and entertain our audience

I specialize in rap dj and produce wit more
We have mastered the art of rapping, producing and being a DJ, with room to further improve

Hot tracks then carlos dejesus
Our music is hotter than Carlos DeJesus' tracks

What it look like ain't nothin changed but the weather
Although things may look different, our music and talents remain the same

Still riding with c.d.'s and leather roll fives and better
We continue to use compact discs and wear leather clothing and drive expensive cars

For all that's folded in ya pocket how long it take
How long will it take for you to spend all your money?

To reup and clock it, drop and make a profit
How long will it take for you to recover and make a profit?

And lay my position with you that we know what to do
We are confident in our position and know what we are doing

And what not to do here's my crew now you get yours to bare witness
We are showing off our talented crew and asking others to show off theirs

It's nothing personal it's business
We take our music career and decisions seriously, it's not personal

That's my word which is my bond, behind writing ta step back
My word is my bond, and I will stand by my decisions

And watch it all tighten stop this fighting each other
It's time to end the competition and animosity towards each other

God knowledge ya wis that ya know who the enemy is furthermore
It's important to have knowledge and recognize who your true enemies are

Don't hide it divide it then x ya squares
Rather than hiding from problems, face them and find a solution

To keep them other cats folded like beach chairs
We will easily defeat our competition and leave them in the dust

Got an eye on that street aristocrat
We are aware of the competition in the streets who are trying to take over

Let c.l. show ya where the strengths at
C.l. will demonstrate our strengths and abilities

Turn it up right here or just call the cop
Our music is so good, you can either turn up the volume or call the police

'cause we on it like this to tha last stop
We are committed to producing great music until the end of our careers

The next humprhev bogart mastering art
We are always improving and mastering our music artistry like Humphrey Bogart

Like a jeweler wit a diamond cutter, take'em apart
We are precise and skilled like a jeweler cutting a diamond

Don't start whut ya can't finish
Do not begin something that you cannot complete

When ya bubble wit skills that never diminish
Our skills and talents only grow and improve with time

Ya best team against mine is a light scrimmage
Our competition doesn't stand a chance against us, it's an easy win

So play like popeye and eat spinach
Be strong and confident like Popeye after consuming spinach

Chorus 2x
Repeating the chorus