Rockin' Wit Da Best
Redman Lyrics


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(Yeah) One two, one two
Party people in the place to be!

Yeah, ha ha
Let me clear my throat!
Let me clear my throat!
Gilla House niggaz baby
We gon' get a lil' somethin straight here in the place to be

Geah... yo
You now rockin with the best, I'm blessed
I deliver well, that's why I'm up in the S
UPS, through rain sleet or snow
I never break down, my skin made of Goretex
Heard Reggie went left, cause when I do right
Punk niggaz out of spite only give me a few mics
Three best emcees, time for new light
Let the streets decide on how nice! (Let's rock the house)
You see to be an emcee is not money in the bank, or
Blowin niggaz off like "Homey we are late! "
A million dollar boss dictatin what I think, shit
His shooter's gettin real nervous in the paint
Five star when I rank, like Le Armitage
Girls lookin like Nicki Minaj, Reggie
Hip-Hop I rock steady, just check my clout
When Jersey in the building, I (rock the house!)

[Chorus]
Yo, you now rockin with the best, one of the best
Best believe boy I look so FRESSSH!
Just tellin you how I feel
(We gon' get a lil' somethin straight here in the place to be)

Heheh, hey, they asked me how I maintain
The rap game and the streets I can picture in the same frame
You ain't raw? You don't ball
So lose yourself, tryin to keep UP when I change lanes
My weed game green, clientele is swell
It's Cool like LL
DeBarge look alike brother, time will reveal
That I'm doin it, and doin it well! (Let's rock the house)
Even if you read braille you can feel my swag
I'm your seein eye dog with the pen and the pad
Blue collar, when I talk, you can touch
So FUCK how much money you can fit in the bag!
My gift is the gab, the street's the truth
They got a lil' lost when down South came through
I stayed in the booth and began to trip
Cause (can't nobody rock like me, hah, remember this!)

[Chorus]

Yo, what you consider the best, what you invest
A half a mill' around your neck? Let me guess
Punchlines after punchline for a check
I did that, when GangStarr had to "Get a Rep"
My city in debt, that's why I sound hongry
My flow dumb as fuck like Al Bun-dy
Ask Treach, I do it for my lonely
All y'all come and get it if you want me (let's rock the house)
Man, I'm a funny ass nigga
And haters gon' say "He a funny ass nigga! "
But I'm a asset, good barbershop talk
The game without me is Wu-Tang without RZA
Pour out a little liquor how I murder it
Beef; my boys Fatburger it
Gilla - never heard of it? Shut your mouth
When Jersey in the building, I (rock the house!)





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "Rockin' Wit Da Best" by Redman is an exceptional track that displays the lyrical skills of the artist. In the first verse, Redman establishes himself as one of the best emcees in the game, claiming that he never breaks down as his skin is made of Goretex. He takes a jab at other rappers who only give him a few mics out of spite, but he is confident in his abilities and lets the streets decide how nice he is. Redman also talks about how being an emcee is not just about money in the bank or blowing people off, but it's about having real talent and skills.


In the second verse, Redman answers the question of how he maintains the rap game and his street credibility. He claims that he is always changing lanes and that if anyone tries to keep up, they will end up losing themselves. He talks about his weed game being green and how his clientele is satisfied with his product. He also mentions how he is doing it well and that no one can rock the mic like him. Redman further proves himself as a talented emcee by talking about his knack for punchlines and how his flow is dumb as fuck like Al Bundy.


Line by Line Meaning

(Yeah) One two, one two
Attention everyone, I'm about to start rapping and I need you to listen.


Party people in the place to be!
This is a party and I want to get everyone excited about my performance.


Let me clear my throat!
I need to get everyone's attention before I start rapping.


Gilla House niggaz baby
I'm representing my rap crew, Gilla House, and I'm proud to be part of it.


We gon' get a lil' somethin straight here in the place to be
I want to make sure everyone knows that I'm one of the best rappers around, and I'm going to prove it with my performance.


You now rockin with the best, I'm blessed
I'm one of the best rappers around and I'm happy to be on stage performing for you.


I deliver well, that's why I'm up in the S
I'm a great performer, and that's why I'm performing on stage.


UPS, through rain sleet or snow
I'm a reliable performer, no matter what the conditions are.


I never break down, my skin made of Goretex
I'm strong and durable, like the material Goretex.


Heard Reggie went left, cause when I do right
I'm not like other rappers, I do my own thing, and that's why I'm successful.


Punk niggaz out of spite only give me a few mics
Some people try to bring me down, but I'm talented and hardworking, so I always succeed.


Three best emcees, time for new light
There are a lot of great rappers out there, and I'm one of the best, so it's time for me to shine.


Let the streets decide on how nice! (Let's rock the house)
I'm confident in my abilities, and I'm ready to perform and let the audience decide if I'm good or not.


You see to be an emcee is not money in the bank, or
Being a rapper is not all about making money.


Blowin niggaz off like "Homey we are late! "
I don't waste my time with people who aren't serious about their craft.


A million dollar boss dictatin what I think, shit
I don't let anyone else tell me what to do or how to think, even if they're rich and powerful.


His shooter's gettin real nervous in the paint
People who work for him are afraid to make mistakes, but I'm not.


Five star when I rank, like Le Armitage
I'm at the top of my game, like a five-star hotel.


Girls lookin like Nicki Minaj, Reggie
I'm a successful rapper, and I attract beautiful women like Nicki Minaj.


Hip-Hop I rock steady, just check my clout
I'm a great rapper, and I'm proud of my reputation in the hip-hop community.


When Jersey in the building, I (rock the house!)
I'm from New Jersey and I'm representing my state with pride.


[Chorus]
This is the chorus of the song, which repeats several times throughout the performance.


Yo, what you consider the best, what you invest
Being the best isn't just about how much money you have or how expensive your jewelry is.


A half a mill' around your neck? Let me guess
Some rappers try to show off their wealth by wearing expensive jewelry, but that's not what makes them talented.


Punchlines after punchline for a check
Some rappers only care about making money, and they don't put any effort into their lyrics.


I did that, when GangStarr had to "Get a Rep"
I've been rapping for a long time, and I've always been dedicated to my craft.


My city in debt, that's why I sound hongry
I'm from a city that's struggling financially, which motivates me to work harder and be more successful.


My flow dumb as fuck like Al Bun-dy
My rapping style is simple and straightforward, like the character Al Bundy from the TV show 'Married... with Children.'


Ask Treach, I do it for my lonely
My fellow rapper Treach knows that I'm passionate about my music and I don't need anyone else to motivate me.


All y'all come and get it if you want me (let's rock the house)
I'm ready to perform for anyone who wants to hear me, and I'm confident that I'll do a great job.


Man, I'm a funny ass nigga
I have a good sense of humor, and I like to incorporate that into my music.


And haters gon' say "He a funny ass nigga! "
Some people might not appreciate my humor or my music, but I don't let them get me down.


But I'm a asset, good barbershop talk
I'm a valuable member of the hip-hop community, and people like to talk about me in the barbershop.


The game without me is Wu-Tang without RZA
I'm an important part of the hip-hop world, and it wouldn't be the same without me.


Pour out a little liquor how I murder it
My performances are so good, they're worth celebrating with a drink or two.


Beef; my boys Fatburger it
I don't get involved in fights or arguments, I prefer to focus on my music.


Gilla - never heard of it? Shut your mouth
My rap crew, Gilla House, is not very well-known, but that doesn't mean we're not talented or important.




Lyrics © DELLA MUSIC PUBLISHING, LLC
Written by: MOHANDAS DEWESE, ORLANDO SEDOC, REGGIE NOBLE

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Comments from YouTube:

@dan_terio8702

Redman top 5 lyricist of all time !!! #nocap #allfacts 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@Spadesz93

Now this children, is real hip-hop!

@frossardstreetz4life

Redman and Kool Moe Dee: Livin' Legends!!

@NuAristotle

Two of my favorite emcees in the place to be, right here. The without me is like Wu Tang without RZA....Priceless! Big up to Kool Moe Dee!

@DIXIFREELY

Hey YouTube: Don't ever again flash a Rich Homie Quan ad during a Redman video...Respect the Legends!

@MrSuperman609

DIXI FREELY lol glad they didn’t do that for me

@EvilGamer100

This is real hip-hop! I can feel the beats pumping in my ears!!

@i.AmHymn

Redman is a lyrical BEAST...all day!

Hymn

@johnd.597

Lmao just imagine if Kool Moe Dee spit on this track. If you think Redman is a lyrical beast (which I’m not arguing,) then just wait until you hear Moe Dee. He’s a top 5 lyricist no doubt.

@i.AmHymn

@Max H. I grew up on KMD...he's ol' skool dope. But, ain't nobody really touching Reggie Noble when it comes to punches, though. 🎧🎶🔥

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