In the House
RUN-DMC Lyrics

Back, back, back with the boom, so give a nigga room
I am coming in hot with my music, so make way for me and give me the space to show what I’ve got.

Came with the fame with my name came a tune
My success and recognition brought my music to the forefront.

The King of Rock, there is none higher
I am the top artist in the rock genre, with no one else surpassing my talent.

God ?? with Madonna not melodic like Mariah,
I may have collaborated with Madonna, but my music style is not like Mariah Carey's melodic approach.

Carey, when Larry put me in his Caddy I made my album
When Larry Smith provided me with the opportunity to create music, I made my first album in his Cadillac.

I rock the funky beat like Marky Mark be rockin Calvin,
I groove to the funky beat just like Marky Mark and his iconic Calvin Klein underwear ads.

Klein's, no friend of mine, I told you Pryor,
I have no affiliation with the Calvin Klein brand, and I said so like Richard Pryor.

Richard, switch it all around now you admire
Richard Pryor was a trailblazer, and now he is respected and admired by many for his contributions to the entertainment industry.

"My Adidas" was a hit in eighty-six it made me dollars
My song "My Adidas" was successful in 1986 and earned me a significant amount of money.

Stompin straight through Compton niggaz there was screamin, "HOLLIS!"
I made an impression in Compton with my music, and people were shouting out the name of my hometown of Hollis.

Back to the top, you're bout to get dropped
I am at the top of my game and will take down anyone who tries to challenge me.

Go for what you know or ride the bo' and get stopped
You can either stick to what you know best or shy away from the challenge and get left behind.

My man Darryl Mack, dressed in all black
My friend Darryl Mack is wearing all black clothing.

I pass the mic to D (and D.M.C.'ll pass it back)
I am giving the microphone to Darryl Mack, and he will give it back to me when he is finished.

Rappers won't be dissin after this rap song
Other rappers will not dare to diss me after this song I just made.

Cause they sing like Rodney King, "Can't we all just get along?"
Other rappers often talk about unity and getting along, but their actions show otherwise.

From a harder core, I'm kickin' the raw
I come from a rough and tough background, and I am showing that through my raw lyrics.

I wreck it on tour, I'm breakin' your jaw
I am killing it on my tour and leaving my audience in awe.

This is what Run-D.M.C.'ll be about y'all
This is what my music style and brand Run-D.M.C. is known for.

I make the party people want to scream and shout y'all
My music is so hype and energetic that it makes people want to dance and scream in excitement.

I'm just a be-boy, so watch me destroy
I am a hip-hop dancer, so watch me kill it on the dance floor.

You best believe in you're receivin' D.M.C. boy
You will receive an amazing performance from me, Darryl McDaniels.

I used to explode, I never let go
I used to be wild and unpredictable, but I never let that affect my music.

I let the tec go back because I said so
I calmed down and let go of my violent tendencies because I decided to.

Yeah I'm a hoodlum, but I'm a good one
I may come from a rough neighborhood, but I am a good person at heart.

So punks gunnin' for my run I wish they would come
Any troublemakers that want to mess with me are welcome to try, but I am not afraid of them.

So back up, Mr. Softy cause you're not hard
Anyone acting tough but not backing it up is not a real threat to me.

You're never comin' off because I got God
I am so confident in my abilities because I have my faith in God to guide me.

Just ?? ?? and get a beat down
Anyone who wants to challenge me can step up and receive a beatdown.

Never weak kid, I come up with more street sounds
I am a strong force in the hip-hop community and continue to produce banging tracks.

Rhymes galore and soarin' 'cross the floor an'
My rhymes are plentiful and captivating, getting everyone on the dance floor.

Some more is pourin', knockin' down your door an'
More of my music is coming out and making an impact on the music world.

C'mon and jump to the rhythm I give em is what I give 'em
Jump to the rhythm I provide because that's what I give my audience.

When I get 'em I just hit 'em and split 'em
When I get the crowd hyped, I hit them with even more energy before I exit the stage.

And when I split 'em lit 'em up like a bulb in the dark
When I leave, the energy stays burning bright like a light bulb illuminating a dark room.

I made you blink you figure out, cause I know you're the mark
I made you blink and take notice because I know you're the audience that appreciates my music.

I gotta lotta what I gotta, that'll be what I got
I have the talent and the drive to keep making great music, and that's what I will continue to do.

So step to me or D.M.C and it'll be in your heart
If anyone wants to challenge me or Darryl McDaniels, they will leave with a lasting impression of our talents.

Now ease up back off the bo-zack, you know that you bite
Step back and take it easy because you know you don't have the same level of talent as me.

You think you're doin me or D? Nigga please (what?)
You are not even close to achieving what I or Darryl have in the music industry, so don't even try to compare or compete.