Take You There
Pete Rock C.L. Smooth Lyrics


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Check it out
Ahh yeah
Back again with another hit smash
Pete Rock and CL Smooth

We got the groove for you
So go call your crew
And let em know we in the house
CL hit em off with the verses

Never judge a book by the cover; discover the Soul Brother
With the Mecca Don Workin' brunette to blonde
How many Edison Con when I respond in full black
with us havin' the Vernon Villians back to back

Amazing grace when I face the great paperchase
For real it's long overdue, so I don't want to talk to you
I stroke the hell out of mademoiselle who insisted
every night, she get her back twisted in the unlisted

I'm livin through my son so daddy see it this way
I want him in the NFL, his brother in the NBA
No doubt I with a 'piece, down in Mecca, all crazy
to the lady, none of this is make-believe

I breathe some of the most powerful lyrics of our century
Battle physically, conquer mentally
Essentially, you're dealing with a Mecca affair
So anywhere you want to go, why'know, I'll take you there

[Chorus]
C... L... what you gonna do
You... know... you can make me Boo
Over... and over again
Come on, and take me there

Control now so in the future see me callin' the shots
From larger plots to cash to mini-bikes and open mics
I'm blowin' up spots for knots in the millennium years
And now I drop it on my peers, brings Tears and Fears

And now the question manifest in my only
My soldiers wear Versace or the army fatigue
That brings a world of intrigue and glamor to my arsenal
of Gods, pimps to players and layers of Deceptions

My whole mindstate gravitate to weapon
Makin people in the business get a misconception
It ain't hard to the core, it ain't Sex on the Beach
It's just another plateau the brothers have to reach

Emphatic with non-cypher, then we were broke and misguided
Try to gas me like Hitler once we get divided
No question, you're dealing with a Mecca affair
So anywhere you want to go, I'll take you there

[Chorus]

Set it so I can make em all respect my fame
When brothers try to count all my chips in the game
Now let me civilize your foolish acts of gunplay
The plan of a stick man, the price in how to get away

Chose for Negroes, the most hypnotical flows
on the planet, another East coast track rose, God dammit
My theme, to mainstream's the knocker
Only time I get right as block is when my lucci's on lock

Pretty much I'm comin through in the clutch see
My thought is a bombshell, built to only propel
Or is it just my style of hustle makin a mark
To rumble the playgrounds with more danger than Jurassic Park

It was dark, when I brought it to the light, despite
my staff's got me takin nothin but champagne baths
Now the aftermath's dealin with a Mecca affair
So anywhere you want to go, I'll take you there

[Chorus]

Just come on
Take me right where I want to be
Come on
Come on to you and me

Come on
Ohhh

Keep doin' it baby
Check it out, bust it





[Chorus: x2]

Overall Meaning

The song "Take You There" by Pete Rock and CL Smooth is a classic hip-hop track that was released in 1992. The lyrics are a combination of braggadocio and introspection, showcasing the duo's lyrical prowess and musicality. The song starts with a declaration of their hit-making potential and a call to action for their listeners to gather their crew and get ready to groove. CL Smooth takes over with a series of verses that touch upon various themes such as not judging a book by its cover, the struggles of the paperchase, and the desire to succeed for oneself and one's family.


CL Smooth's verses are full of wordplay and metaphors that convey a sense of confidence and self-assurance. He raps about the power of his lyrics and his ability to conquer both physically and mentally. He also talks about his aspirations for his children and the mecca of hip-hop, showcasing his commitment to his craft and his community. The chorus is catchy and upbeat, with CL Smooth calling out to his listeners to take him there and join him on his journey.


Overall, "Take You There" is a testament to the creativity and skill of Pete Rock and CL Smooth. It is a classic hip-hop track that has stood the test of time and continues to be a fan favorite to this day.


Line by Line Meaning

Check it out
We've got something to show you.


Ahh yeah
This is going to be good.


Back again with another hit smash
We're back with another great song.


We got the groove for you
We've got the rhythm you're looking for.


So go call your crew
Tell your friends to come listen.


And let em know we in the house
Tell them we're here to perform.


CL hit em off with the verses
CL is going to start the lyrics.


Never judge a book by the cover; discover the Soul Brother
Don't make assumptions about someone based on their appearance; take the time to get to know them.


With the Mecca Don Workin' brunette to blonde
With a group of people from Mecca who range from brunettes to blondes.


How many Edison Con when I respond in full black
How many people from Edison Projects are present when I arrive wearing all black.


with us havin' the Vernon Villians back to back
We have the support of the Vernon Villains, who are standing behind us.


Amazing grace when I face the great paperchase
I feel a sense of relief when I finally achieve my financial goals.


For real it's long overdue, so I don't want to talk to you
I'm long overdue for success and have no interest in discussing it further.


I stroke the hell out of mademoiselle who insisted
I give a vigorous massage to the woman who requested it.


every night, she get her back twisted in the unlisted
Every night she gets a massage but keeps it private.


I'm livin through my son so daddy see it this way
I want my son to succeed in professional sports to live vicariously through him.


I want him in the NFL, his brother in the NBA
I want my son to play football professionally and his brother to play basketball at a professional level.


No doubt I with a 'piece, down in Mecca, all crazy
I definitely have a gun with me and I am causing trouble in Mecca.


to the lady, none of this is make-believe
To the woman I'm talking to, everything I'm saying is completely true.


I breathe some of the most powerful lyrics of our century
I write some of the best and most impactful lyrics of our time.


Battle physically, conquer mentally
I fight physically and win mentally.


Essentially, you're dealing with a Mecca affair
In essence, you're dealing with something from Mecca.


So anywhere you want to go, why'know, I'll take you there
I'll take you wherever you want to go.


[Chorus]
The chorus starts here.


C... L... what you gonna do
What does CL have planned?


You... know... you can make me Boo
You know that you have the ability to upset me.


Over... and over again
Repeatedly.


Come on, and take me there
Let's go together.


Control now so in the future see me callin' the shots
I have control now, so I'll be making the decisions in the future.


From larger plots to cash to mini-bikes and open mics
From big plans to money to small things like bikes and performing on open mics.


I'm blowin' up spots for knots in the millennium years
I'm gaining recognition and success for the first time in this new millennium.


And now I drop it on my peers, brings Tears and Fears
I'm sharing my music with my peers, and it's emotional and impactful.


And now the question manifest in my only
The only question is now on my mind.


My soldiers wear Versace or the army fatigue
People who support me may dress in designer clothes or in military attire.


That brings a world of intrigue and glamor to my arsenal
This adds an aura of mystery and sophistication to my image.


of Gods, pimps to players and layers of Deceptions
I have supporters from all walks of life, including those who are religious, involved in prostitution, or involved in gambling.


My whole mindstate gravitate to weapon
I am constantly thinking about weapons.


Makin people in the business get a misconception
I'm misleading people in the music industry.


It ain't hard to the core, it ain't Sex on the Beach
It's not as intense or raw as people might think.


It's just another plateau the brothers have to reach
It's just another milestone we have to achieve.


Emphatic with non-cypher, then we were broke and misguided
We were emphatic about something that didn't involve a group discussion, and we were previously struggling and going in the wrong direction.


Try to gas me like Hitler once we get divided
People have tried to manipulate me like Hitler did during World War II when society was divided.


No question, you're dealing with a Mecca affair
There's no doubt that you're dealing with something from Mecca.


So anywhere you want to go, I'll take you there
I'll take you wherever you want to go.


[Chorus]
The chorus repeats here.


Set it so I can make em all respect my fame
Let me get to a point where everyone respects my success.


When brothers try to count all my chips in the game
When people try to count how much money I have.


Now let me civilize your foolish acts of gunplay
Let me teach you to avoid using guns in a foolish way.


The plan of a stick man, the price in how to get away
The plan of someone who lacks moral principles, and how to escape the consequences.


Chose for Negroes, the most hypnotical flows
Selected for black people, the most mesmerizing lyrics.


on the planet, another East coast track rose, God dammit
On the planet, another hit song from the East Coast has emerged.


My theme, to mainstream's the knocker
My goal is to become popular and successful.


Only time I get right as block is when my lucci's on lock
I'm only doing well financially when my money is saved and secure.


Pretty much I'm comin through in the clutch see
I'm coming through in the most important moments.


My thought is a bombshell, built to only propel
My ideas are powerful and designed to only lead to success.


Or is it just my style of hustle makin a mark
Maybe it's just my hard work that's making me successful.


To rumble the playgrounds with more danger than Jurassic Park
To create a sense of danger and excitement like you'd see in the movie Jurassic Park.


It was dark, when I brought it to the light, despite
I was in a difficult situation when I found a way out.


my staff's got me takin nothin but champagne baths
My team is keeping me in luxury.


Now the aftermath's dealin with a Mecca affair
Now people are reckoning with something from Mecca.


So anywhere you want to go, I'll take you there
I'll take you wherever you want to go.


[Chorus]
The chorus repeats to close the song.


Just come on
Just come along.


Take me right where I want to be
Take me where I want to go.


Come on
Let's go.


Come on to you and me
Together we'll go.


Keep doin' it baby
Keep doing what you're doing.


Check it out, bust it
Listen to what we have to say.




Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: C. PENN, K. BURKE, P. PHILLIPS

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Comments from YouTube:

@garlandgarrison3739

Pete Rock is easily one of the greatest producers of all time.

I'll fight over that.

@harbingerislove

Nobody should be fighting you over this statement good sir. Petes production has always been among the elites in the game! Straight Fuego🔥🔥

@adamgordon2572

Not even debatable, Pete Rock is a LEGEND 🔥🔥

@Damon_gonna_beat_U_in_Eeryting

Me too....
Quiet as kept,
but I wouldn't want him to know .

@J.R.__

Pete Rock is top shelf 🔥🔥🔥

@Damon_gonna_beat_U_in_Eeryting

@J R
Top Shelf is really
DARK CHILD -
JIMMY JAM & TERRY LEWIS -
Quincy -
DRE -
Peter is E&J Brandy.

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@Crunchysopa52

CL still has one of the illest voices and butter-like flows of all-time.. classic cut.

@donbur1553

All Facts!!!

@geraldkfrazier8667

Yeah he definitely got a smooth flow

@Mr_JRH

yeah CL Smooth and Grand Puba

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