Wait Up
Q-Tip Lyrics

We on a brand new page (Uh)
Starting fresh, moving on, turning over a new page

Millennium days
It is the new millennium

Desperation on the streets gotta find a new way
People are out of options and need to find a new way to survive

Keep the mics and choke holds
Holding onto their microphones and being in control of the message they put out

The saga unfolds
The story continues to develop and reveal new things

Machavellian approaches executed by the coach
The coach is using cunning and tactical moves to reach their goals

I'm in these streets like a ghost
Moving through the streets unnoticed and unseen

The air-jettin' artist
An artist who is quick and nimble

To the love, I hit 'em right plus I hit the hardest, man
Giving love and support while also being direct and tough

I got a whole new approach for the rhyming'
Coming up with new ways to write rhymes

You cherry cats slide, I'm holdin' out for the Heisman
Others may be falling behind, but he is aiming for the highest level of success

You play the rappin' roll
Others may play at being a rapper

I take the rap and sold
He takes it seriously and works hard at rapping

And intertwine it wit' mine and turn a half to whole
Bringing together different elements to create something greater than either would be alone

I'm just a genie in a jack bottle
He feels like he can create something magical out of anything, like a magic genie out of a bottle

Them fake ballin' ass cats is just a wack model
Those who act like they have money but really don't are a bad example

This joint knocks wit' the force of a gat throttle
The song is powerful and impactful, like a gun being fired

I live by 'you put it out, we get it back' motto
There are consequences for one's actions

Hey, but who around but just your average reproduction, love
Only average people are around

Rap is gettin' lose so all the ice is screamin' thug
Rap music is getting out of hand and becoming too focused on violence and aggression

What the hell is wrong
He is asking what the problem is

I'm askin' in this song
He is asking in his music

One time I smoked hash out of the hippies' bong
He recalls doing something unexpected or unconventional

One of us is goin' laid 'cause I ain't gettin' played
He won't let someone take advantage of him

I leave you right inside that shitty-ass bed you made
He is going to let someone live with the consequences of their choices

And walk along chuggin' baller's brains, rockin' rings
He is living his life with confidence and style

And things and just waitin' for white rains
He is waiting for good things to happen

I got the drive, dog
He has motivation and ambition

I hope the dogs' ready
He needs others to be ready to match his drive

My mentality on dime chicks is stay sweaty
He likes women who work hard and stay active

You wanna shoot dice or wanna shoot rounds
There are choices to make, some more dangerous than others

Wanna sell rhymes or wanna sell pounds
There are different paths to success, some legal and some not

The decision is yours. I'd rather see tours
It's up to you to make the choice, but he prefers to go on tours

Get chicks wit' ghetto shit fallin' out they drawers
He likes women with a certain attitude and style

My team stay posted. they stay roasted
His team stays attentive and alert, always ready for what comes next

Niggas who all in it had a hard knock livin'
Those who are involved in the game have had difficult lives

Administra, rhyme minista, illa treasura
He is skilled in different areas and has a lot to offer

You didn't know that your man was a legend, huh
He is a legend, but not everyone knows it yet

Embonishment for the both of you
He has something special to give to those who follow him

I hit the road and I take my whole fuckin' crew
He is always on the move with his team by his side

Cause I'm a queens cat (True) to the g's cat (True)
He is true to his roots and loyal to his crew

Gettin' money for more than one needs cat (Aight, c'mon)
He is making money beyond what he personally needs

Condition never peers and (Take it home, kid) mind stands out
He is always in good condition and stands out in his mindset

From Seattle to South Beach my joint, Grand Clout
He has influence and impact across a wide geography

It's the street commentator, providin' you wit' data
He is providing information and commentary on the street

On how to live unique and it's really not neat, we gotta
He is suggesting that living uniquely is messy and complicated, but necessary

And all the fellas go, yeah, yeah, yeah
Everyone is excited and supportive

And all my ladies go, uh, uh, uh
An acknowledgement to the female fans

Fellas go, where you at
Asking where the guys are

Ladies go, yo, come back
Asking the ladies to come back and keep listening

A mellow disposition even when it's pain
He stays calm and composed even when things are hard

Your mental ammunition is faulty wit' a drain
Your thinking is negative and you're feeling drained

I puts it down, lord, fuck a mic cord
He is powerful and doesn't need a microphone to rap

Brother's out of his game so we can see tours
Others may not be serious about their art, but he is and it shows in his success on tour

The innovator, your man still a hater
He is ahead of the curve and innovative, while others may resist change

The abstract imprint, it stays like a smint
His style and influence is enduring and lasting, like a breath mint

I got the masses cold, wigglin' and shakin' they ass
He has captured the attention and enthusiasm of a broad audience

Ma, you betta get involved and do it real fast
He is encouraging women to get involved in the music scene as well