Rapper, DJ, and producer Pete Rock first emerged in 1991 as one half of a d… Read Full Bio ↴Rapper, DJ, and producer Pete Rock first emerged in 1991 as one half of a duo with C.L. Smooth, debuting with the All Souled Out EP. A hit LP, Mecca and the Soul Brother, followed before the two went their separate ways in the wake of 1994's The Main Ingredient, with Rock remaining a prolific studio presence prior to the release of his solo debut, Soul Survivor, on Loud/RCA four years later. Dropped from the label, he continued his career as an independent producer, and later signed to Rapster/BBE in 2001 for PeteStrumentals. Two years later, the label released a two-part compilation of mid-'90s LPs with Lost and Found. In 2004, Rock produced the sequel to his debut, Soul Survivor II, with features coming from Pharaohe Monch, Dead Prez, Talib Kweli, and former partner C.L. Smooth.

Just Do It
Pete Rock Lyrics

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[Hook 1: Pharoahe Monch (Pete Rock)]
(Yeah), uhh, (uhh), yes
Yes, uhh, come on, (do it), yeah, uhh
You want that iced out watch don't ya (right)
You want a brand new glock don't ya (right)
You want to hold the block down for ya mens locked down
Till they get back home, Just Do It (Just Do It)
You want to start the revolution right (right)

You wanna burn the constitution right (right)
You want a solution for wack motherfuckers on the mic
Anyday all day, Just Do It, (just do it), just do it
(Live long, stay strong, just do it)

[Verse 1: Pharoahe Monch]
I get attacked by a wack marine rap machine
Or some brilliant current team seem when I dream
Fuck those individually iMac's on wide screen
Space shit from the basement like ?fyleens?, I mean
For real dog how you fuckin' with my team
We gleam shine like 7-45 high beam
You seem fine like menage a trois the fly scenes
Like you wait the sirenes and then I scheme to see
Niggaz online for coke and do line
Make a thousand a line man I ain't lyin'
That's sixteen g's a verse without tryin'
If you fail mathematics than press rewind
Please, do not get it twisted like rubic
Got emcees runnin' back for their teams like Mike Ruic
You wanna obtain things pursue it
For in the game remain strong and just do it

[Hook 2: Pete Rock]
Just do it anyway you pursue it
Pete Rock Pharoahe Monch can't be touched along
(Just do it,) just do it cause we roll right through it
Show love how we do this move back and pursue it kid
(Come on just do it,) just do it cause the street music
Come on bounce to it your body's movin'
(Just do it,) just do it cause there's nothing else to it
Live long stay strong, just do it

[Verse 2: Pharoahe Monch (singin till -)]
In this world today, too many people tryin' to maintain
We gon' take the liberty to explain something to you
Ain't nothing to it, your dreams just pursue it
Lord lord lord lord come on just -
Brace yourself for the awesome in wear
Pete Rock, Pharoahe in your atmos..
I'ma survive the desert of Queens like cactus
Maxin' in the cut with a vaccin for wackness
Why I react tactical flows with rap madness
My weaponry is definitely not average
Put a astrofist by my name for bein' passive
The bassist in the game should've been got they ass kicked
On the Pete Rock tip, we hit the streets
Like we rock classic Pete Rock funk or then the jazz shit
It's digitally remastered
Critically acclaimed black funk soul from the past hits
Pete's my numero uno soul a mano
I'm mister Jameson I set it off like Serreano
With the disco fluid from Queens to Frisco
Set it off, just do it

[Hook 1]

[Hook 2]

[Outro: Pete Rock]
Just do it, yeah, Pete Rock, 2003 come on

Overall Meaning

In Pete Rock's song "Just Do It," Pharoahe Monch features as a rapper. The lyrics of the song are mostly about motivation and taking action in pursuing one's goals. The first verse of the song is from Pharoahe's perspective, focusing on his skills and achievements, while in the second verse, he talks about the obstacles that people face while trying to achieve their dreams. The chorus of the song is about emphasizing the importance of taking action in achieving success.

In the first verse, Pharoahe Monch starts by talking about his skills and accomplishments in the rap industry. He compares himself and his team with wack marine rap machines and brilliant current teams, stating that he is on another level. Pharoahe also raps about his team's success, shining like a 7-45 high beam. In the second verse, Pharoahe explains the importance of taking action to achieve one's dreams. He states that too many people try to maintain status quo instead of pursuing their dreams. He emphasizes that there is nothing to it and encourages people to pursue their dreams.

Pete Rock, the song's producer, provides the chorus and outro of the song. The chorus is about emphasizing the importance of taking action in pursuing one's goals, while the outro highlights the fact that the song was released in 2003.

Line by Line Meaning

You want that iced out watch don't ya (right)
You desire a luxury watch adorned with diamonds, don't you?

You want a brand new glock don't ya (right)
You crave a new handgun for protection purposes, don't you?

You want to hold the block down for ya mens locked down Till they get back home, Just Do It (Just Do It)
You want to stay and maintain the neighborhood for your comrades who are incarcerated until they return, so do it without hesitation.

You want to start the revolution right (right)
You wish to initiate a paradigm shift in society, don't you?

You wanna burn the constitution right (right)
You desire to abolish the current constitution, don't you?

You want a solution for wack motherfuckers on the mic Anyday all day, Just Do It, (just do it), just do it
You want a resolution for terrible rappers to be available whenever, so do it immediately.

Live long, stay strong, just do it
Live a lengthy life, remain resilient, and without waiting, act upon your goals.

I get attacked by a wack marine rap machine Or some brilliant current team seem when I dream
I get criticized by mediocre rappers or talented ones in my dreams.

Fuck those individually iMac's on wide screen Space shit from the basement like ?fyleens?, I mean
Disregard the talented rappers on widescreen iMac monitors and focus solely on my rhymes from the basement.

For real dog how you fuckin' with my team We gleam shine like 7-45 high beam
Seriously, how are you competing with my squad? We shine brightly like a 745 high beam.

You seem fine like menage a trois the fly scenes Like you wait the sirenes and then I scheme to see
You seem appealing like a threesome in extravagant settings. I wait for the sirens to observe how you react.

Niggaz online for coke and do line Make a thousand a line man I ain't lyin' That's sixteen g's a verse without tryin'
Individuals engage in online drug trafficking to earn money quickly. They obtain $1,000 per line of cocaine. That results in $16,000 per rap verse without any effort.

If you fail mathematics than press rewind Please, do not get it twisted like rubic
If mathematics is not your strong suit, then repeat and study the topic. Please do not misunderstand and get confused like a Rubik's Cube.

Got emcees runnin' back for their teams like Mike Ruic You wanna obtain things pursue it
I have rappers running away from their groups similar to basketball player Mike Ruic. If you want something, then chase it.

In this world today, too many people tryin' to maintain We gon' take the liberty to explain something to you
Presently, too many people are trying to preserve the current situation. We are going to take the opportunity to explain to you a better approach.

The bassist in the game should've been got they ass kicked On the Pete Rock tip, we hit the streets Like we rock classic Pete Rock funk or then the jazz shit
The untalented rappers in the industry should have been punished. We, on behalf of Pete Rock, hit the streets, performing classic funk or jazz-style hip hop.

Critically acclaimed black funk soul from the past hits Pete's my numero uno soul a mano
The previously released and excellent black funk soul melodies are critically acclaimed. Pete is my favorite music producer.

I'm mister Jameson I set it off like Serreano With the disco fluid from Queens to Frisco
I'm Mr. Jameson; I initiate it like Serreano. My hip hop music ranges from Queens to Frisco and has a disco vibe.

Just do it, yeah, Pete Rock, 2003 come on
Just do it Pete Rock 2003.

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