Act Like You Know
Pete Rock C.L. Smooth Lyrics

Here comes the hurricane, C.L. same name
I am as unstoppable as a hurricane and my name is also C.L.

Cut by the grain when I land upon the plain
I stand out and break the mould wherever I go

Jah knew the Hebrew, a Papa Duke need you
I am deeply knowledgeable and connected to my roots

But none of the fam who saw had a clue
My family and friends don't fully understand me, but that's okay

Escalate the prime rate, words coagulate
I am powerful and influential, my words have an impact

Generate the mind's state, never can deflate
I inspire people and my influence can never be diminished

Nigger, you jigaboo, it doesn't have to be you
Don't let racial slurs define you

Funny like a cartoon, Pepe Le Pew
I have a great sense of humor

Pimp are the lyrical, g-string the individual
My lyrics are smooth and irresistible like a pimp, and I am unique and stand out like a g-string

But the metaphysical isn't spriritual
Being metaphysical doesn't necessarily equate to being spiritual

Straight from the heart I frame the art
My art comes from the soul and is deeply personal

Tune up my class, real fast, very smart
I am highly skilled and talented at what I do

Dictate the technique, wait a minute, I speak
I am a leader and people follow my lead

Loved by my son and a kiss on the cheek
My family loves and supports me

Stutter-step the concept, blueprint, or pro
I take a calculated and deliberate approach to creating my art

Steady as we go so act like you know
I am confident and sure of myself, so act like you know who I am

I stand by the rabbi, sail in Shanghai
I have a diverse perspective and experience life to the fullest

Always had an alibi even if I lie
I'm always prepared and can think my way out of any situation, even if it means lying

Crucial, never neutral, bare the fruitful
I am important and impactful, and always strive to be my best self

Past time, another rhyme, skedaddle, Yankee Doodle
I'm always creating and moving forward with my art, leaving behind a trail of hits

Light skin in lovely gyp, just for the honey dip
I am attractive and desired by women

Here to make a megahit fit
I'm always working to make my next big hit

Don't install the pipe dream, renaissance regime
Don't believe in unrealistic and unfounded beliefs or trends, cultivate a new era for yourself instead

When you run ragged I pick up the steam
When others are struggling, I remain strong and carry on

Chart on the record book, what Corey Love took the hook
My name will go down in history as a talented artist, just as other greats like Corey Love

Here's a new book to civilize a crook
My music can inspire even the most hardened of people to be better

Purest of the pedigree, feed 'em a line
I come from a great background and have a strong pedigree, but I'm not above telling a little white lie to get ahead

C.L., no Jezebel, can never sleep well
I'm strong and capable, and always striving to be my best self

Thick like a dred, at the Club Med
I am confident and attract positive attention from others

The Mecca Don said, a fish out of water is dead
I'm in my element and feel most comfortable in my own skin

Pete Rock, the soul brother, cruise on a flow
I am naturally talented and my music flows effortlessly

Swing low and yell "Geronimo!", act like you know
I'm taking risks and living life to the fullest, so don't doubt my capabilities

C.L. can play like Nike, come on just do it
I am capable of greatness, as long as I set my mind to it and work hard

Pacify the Gemini, soul into it
I am able to calm even the most erratic of people and bring a sense of peace and tranquility

Beat to my feet is a lock like concrete
My music is steady and reliable, like a strong foundation

Hard for the street, decipher never incomplete
My music is gritty and raw, but always fully realized and complete

A clean editorial, rather historical
My music has a timeless quality and is always well-crafted

Affordable, recordable, nifty like a portable
My music is accessible, practical and useful for everyday life, like a portable device

Mecca is the syndrome, when I come back home
I feel most at home in the Mecca (New York City) and it is the source of my creativity and inspiration

Boogie on a baritone, listen on a phone
My music can be enjoyed in many different ways, from loud and lively baritone to a quiet, introspective listen on a phone

Libra, the achiever, toke a reefer
I am ambitious and hard-working, but also like to relax and have fun

C.L. the girl pleaser, like Ebanezer
I am charismatic and outgoing, like a character from a classic novel (Ebenezer from A Christmas Carol)

So here is the good sign, I incline
I am feeling positive and optimistic about the future

Titties with the bitties when I wine and dine
I enjoy good food, good company, and a little eye candy on the side

Worn like corduroy, comes the bad boy
I am tough and rugged, but also stylish and put-together

But just like Anita Pita, I bring ya joy
My music brings happiness and positivity to people's lives, like a tasty pita sandwich

"Agoobilonians" with your knowledge
Share your knowledge with others

And take as said so, flow and act like you know
Listen and learn, then take action and be confident in yourself and your abilities