Once Again
Pharcyde (feat. Grand Puba Sadat X) Lyrics

Get up out my way, it's Grand Pub's turn to shine
It's Grand Pub's time to take the spotlight, so move out of the way

Hurt MCs ride the pine and get paid, no nevermind
Rappers who can't keep up are sidelined and ignored, with no attention or reward

One time as I sew it up like Dr. Frankenstein
I'm killing it and making a masterpiece, like how Dr. Frankenstein made his monster

Chickens ride the pony cause the rhyme flow genuine
Ladies are attracted to me because my rap style is authentic and original

As I do it like that, do it like this
I can rap smoothly no matter the style or method

Shorty watch your step or you might get Rocked like Chris
Be careful, or you could end up like Chris, who got knocked out

Are you feelin this? You dig the way it's going down?
Are you enjoying the beats and rhymes of the song, and where it's headed?

Now we back in town watch all the chickens crowd around
We're back in the city, and girls are surrounding us

Niggas try to duplicate my flow but it's difficult
People try to copy my rap style, but it's not easy

Like a game of Yahtzee
Recreating my style is like rolling a Yahtzee, which is hard to achieve

Chickens stress me out like paparazzi
Girls bother me like paparazzi bother celebrities

As I flip a flow you desire
I'm delivering a style of rap that you want

Dattie blaze those trees and let's start this forest fire
Dattie should light up some marijuana and set the stage on fire

My rhymes carry like the weight on Barry
My raps have a heavy impact, like the weight of Barry Bonds

Stack cheddar like Combs and buy homes like Larry
I'm earning a lot of money like Sean Combs, and I'm buying houses like Larry Davis

I be smoother than Tal, Sharp-ton like Al
My flow is smoother than Talib Kweli, and my style is as sharp as Al Sharpton's tongue

When you ballin everybody want to be your pal
When you're successful, everyone wants to be your friend

No dilly-dally, baggin up the shorter alley
No time to waste, we're going straight to the point

Bouncin in German cars, still playin shot-ball
We're driving around in fancy cars and still enjoying simple pleasures like shooting hoops

Ah, I see men mitts
I see guys with gloves

Watch the green van cause inside's the dicks
Be careful of the green van, it might have undercover cops in it

The prayer beads bleeds from the crucifix
Even religious items are stained with bloodshed and violence

Went tight comin out boy I be down in six
I'll be down to chase you in six seconds if you try to mess with me

Or when the sun go down, or when it's round in the BX
I'm always ready to retaliate, whether it's day or night, in the Bronx

Cats on the concourse, still holdin dx
People are still selling drugs on the neighborhood streets

Bums on the street often ask me for change
Homeless people frequently request money from me

What's change when I'm tryin to save up for the Range?
Why should I give away money when I'm trying to save up for a luxury car?

I want the whole world and my old back
I'm ambitious and I want to achieve greatness, while also retaining my old self

Change that -- I want half the world, and my old
I want success, but I also want to maintain my identity and values

You can play the hell out, like those that came before ya
You can try hard, like other rappers who came before you

Your style is butt, similar to a cobra
Your rap style is weak and low, like the position of a cobra's behind

That's your pimp strut
That weak style is your attempt at being cool

But what you foes is really doin
But your enemies are really hurting you

Is leaving your empire in ruins
They're slowly destroying your reign and legacy

I'm the problem solver
I can fix things and overcome obstacles

I got the brand new revolver
I have a new weapon, figuratively or literally

But I got a new album too
I also have a new music project coming out

I want to be here for that money and the rest of my crew
I'm driven by the need for money and the desire to support my friends and colleagues

Y'all know it's true-- a nigga like me is due
It's a fact, I deserve success and recognition like anyone else

Now you know I gots to come back strong
I have to make a big impact and be successful

See I been doing this too goddamned long
I've been a rapper for a long time, and I'm experienced

For me to ever try to come back wrong
I can't afford to fail or make mistakes

Check my pockets and my empty light just came on
I'm running out of money, and I need to succeed soon

Don't wanna do wrong so I think I'm best to make this song
I can't afford to mess up, so I'm putting my best effort into this song

Undeniably satisfiably master microphone mutilator
I'm an amazing rapper who can't be denied

None greater, ain't no Automator
I'm the best, and I don't need any help to prove it

Grand Puba and Dattie, riding shotty in the Mazarati
Grand Puba and Dattie X are driving in a Mazarati together

As we come and blaze you with this body
We're hitting you hard with our music and performance

Corner poets get smacked and hit, savagely bit
Other rappers get attacked and criticized for their style

I go git and then you out of it, permission to quit
I speak my mind and challenge you, and you might want to give up

I mean right, I keep the green light specials
I'm doing great, and I have deals to make

Half price a slice, you blink twice
I can get great prices and deals that are hard to believe

I done picked up the dice
I'm taking a chance and gambling on my future

I'm that nice, Dattie X the party-starter
I'm an amazing rapper and performer who can bring energy to the crowd

Number one heart-ripper-aparter
I'm great at breaking people's hearts and getting into relationships, but it also hurts me

More vice and than Las Vegas, Nevada
I have more temptation and bad habits than Las Vegas, which is known for its vices

I try harder every day
I'm always giving my best and working hard

It's all work and no play
I don't have much leisure time, it's mostly work and dedication