Time 4 Some Aksion
Redman Lyrics


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In this corner we have the funk bodysnatcher
P funkadelic and I gotcha hard enough
That I can chew a whole bag of rocks
Chew an avenue chew an off street and off block
Then turn around and do the same damn thing to a soloist
'Cause Reggie Noble's pissed
I crush your whole brain frame
'Cause you couldn't maintain the funk
That have your rap style for lunch chump
'Cause 92 I take a whole crew
Give them a punch of the funk, knock all of their gold tooth loose
To show you what type of stuff I'm on
You can't puff or sniff it
Because I was born with it
The funkadelic devil, hit you with the rap level of 10
Then 1, 2, 3 you're pinned
I get action, so everybody jump wit your rump
If you like the way it sounds punk,
Pump it in your back trunk
And let loose with the juice when I do rock
I'm too hot, some say I got more juice then 2pac
(Straight outta jersey)
You heard me, my brother
I'm laughin

Time 4 sum action

Lights, camera, cock back the hammer

Straight from the land of the lost
I'ma hit you with the funk force
That makes you run your rap style back to the crack vile
Brotha
Then strike a pose like Madonna
My mom's kicked me out because I did what I want to
The original p-funk stroke a trunk of funk
Then you saw caps cause my jaw snaps with the raw raps
So color me bad, plus color me black
For the funk that I pack, red freak it to the funk track
(The funky fly stuff)
Come on and let me kick
(The funky fly stuff)
Just to show you where the hell I come from
I get dumb with the 1, 1-2
Check my rep, I'm a hit when I have sex
Make you twist to the list
Of a funky brain cell when it's puffed on a spliff
And all that, the hi hat, go buy that,
Listen, look, oops, brother where your eyes at?
There on the floor, pick em up
While I pour a lil funk down your brain punk
Listen to my name chump
(Redman ready to rock)
I got a glock
Then, pow!, your body is all over the block
Tryin' to step to the, the exorcist, kick it
I git mad wicked when the twin cocks the buscuit
And blow your head off, just for askin'
"Who's the one rappin?"





Time for sum action

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Redman's "Time 4 Some Aksion" are a display of his prowess in hip-hop that earned him the nickname Funk Doc. The lyrics are a punchline after punchline that showcases his lyrical expertise. The introductory stanza establishes Redman as a funk bodysnatcher, a P-Funkadelic, and someone with enough strength to chew a whole bag of rocks, an avenue, an off-street, and an off-block with ease. He proclaims that he is so full of funk that he will effortlessly crush your whole brain frame if you can't handle it. He also boasts of knocking all of the gold tooth loose from a whole crew with a punch of the funk.


Redman's verses are filled with wordplay and metaphors that make it difficult to keep up with his flow. He rhymes about Madonna, his mom kicking him out, and the original P-Funk while still ensuring that his audience knows he's too hot. He warns those who try to step to him that it's time for action, and they should expect to be hit with his funk force. The chorus is simple, reaffirming that it's indeed time for some action, and the lights and cameras should be ready.


Redman's story about the land of the lost, his mom, and the original P-Funk is both amusing and impressive. His metaphors and wordplay can make the audience smile while trying to figure out what he means. His style allowed him to gain a considerable following in the hip-hop industry and has also influenced other rappers. Redman's flow is impeccable and he has a unique voice that makes his rapping stand out.


Line by Line Meaning

In this corner we have the funk bodysnatcher
Introducing himself as a skilled artist known for his ability to captivate people with his funky music


P funkadelic and I gotcha hard enough
Being compared with iconic artist George Clinton and promising to provide listeners with outstanding music


That I can chew a whole bag of rocks
Stating that he is tough and durable enough to handle intense competition in the music industry


Chew an avenue chew an off street and off block
Asserting that he can handle any challenge he faces, no matter how big or small it may be


Then turn around and do the same damn thing to a soloist
Implying that he can easily beat anyone who tries to compete with him in the music industry


'Cause Reggie Noble's pissed
Explaining his frustration with people who have failed to recognize his musical talent


I crush your whole brain frame
Promising to defeat anyone who challenges him in the music industry


'Cause you couldn't maintain the funk
Blaming others for being unable to produce music as good as his own


That have your rap style for lunch chump
Boasting about his ability to outperform other musicians


'Cause 92 I take a whole crew
Referring to a year in his past when he proved himself by defeating a whole group of musicians


Give them a punch of the funk, knock all of their gold tooth loose
Suggesting that he can beat anyone in a music competition and make them suffer great losses


To show you what type of stuff I'm on
Demonstrating his exceptional musical skills and challenging others to compete with him


You can't puff or sniff it
Bringing attention to the fact that his music cannot be easily replicated or imitated by others


Because I was born with it
Explaining that his incredible musical talent is something he was born with


The funkadelic devil, hit you with the rap level of 10
Comparing himself with an other-worldly being who has the power to make people fall in love with his music


Then 1, 2, 3 you're pinned
Suggesting that he can easily defeat others in a music competition


I get action, so everybody jump wit your rump
Encouraging his listeners to dance to his music and enjoy life


If you like the way it sounds punk,
Asking the listener if they enjoy his music


Pump it in your back trunk
Suggesting that his listeners should play his music as loud as possible and enjoy it


And let loose with the juice when I do rock
Encouraging his listeners to fully immerse themselves in his music and enjoy it completely


I'm too hot, some say I got more juice then 2pac
Boasting about his musical talent and suggesting that he is even better than 2pac


You heard me, my brother
Confirming that he is telling the truth about his incomparable musical talent


I'm laughin'
Ending his verse with a confident laugh in response to his listeners' admiration


Time 4 sum action
Announcing that it is time for him to perform and show off his incredible musical talent


Lights, camera, cock back the hammer
Suggesting that he is ready to showcase his music and blow away his listeners


Straight from the land of the lost
Explaining that he comes from a background of struggle and hardship


I'ma hit you with the funk force
Promising to deliver music that will captivate and entertain his listeners


That makes you run your rap style back to the crack vile
Comparing his music with drugs that are addictive and irresistible


Brotha
Addressing his listeners in a friendly, colloquial manner


Then strike a pose like Madonna
Suggesting that his music is so good that it makes people act in strange and unusual ways, like dancing


My mom's kicked me out because I did what I want to
Explaining that he was motivated to create music even when people did not believe in him


The original p-funk stroke a trunk of funk
Referring to George Clinton and his musical style, which had a significant impact on Redman's own music


Then you saw caps cause my jaw snaps with the raw raps
Boasting about his exceptional musical talent and promising to deliver music that is better than anyone else's


So color me bad, plus color me black
Explaining that his music is unique and cannot be easily categorized or imitated


For the funk that I pack, red freak it to the funk track
Promising to deliver music that is both funky and exceptional


(The funky fly stuff)
Referring to his music as funky and exceptional


Come on and let me kick
Encouraging his listeners to dance and enjoy his music


Just to show you where the hell I come from
Explaining his background and how it has inspired his music


I get dumb with the 1, 1-2
Boasting about his exceptional musical talent and promising to deliver music that will captivate and entertain his listeners


Check my rep, I'm a hit when I have sex
Being known for his exceptional musical talent and promising to deliver music that is both entertaining and passionate


Make you twist to the list
Suggesting that his music is so good that it makes people want to dance and have fun


Of a funky brain cell when it's puffed on a spliff
Describing the sensation of listening to his music, which is similar to the feeling one gets when smoking marijuana


And all that, the hi hat, go buy that,
Explaining the components of a musical composition and how these elements come together to create a great song


Listen, look, oops, brother where your eyes at?
Suggesting that his music is so good that it makes people's eyes roll back in their head


There on the floor, pick em up
Imagining his listeners getting so lost in his music that their eyes fall to the ground


While I pour a lil funk down your brain punk
Promising to deliver music that is entertaining and has a great flow to it


Listen to my name chump
Boasting about his exceptional musical talent and making sure that his listeners understand who he is


(Redman ready to rock)
Reasserting his readiness to perform and show off his incredible musical talent


I got a glock
Bringing attention to his toughness and the fact that he is ready for any challenge


Then, pow!, your body is all over the block
Suggesting that he is tough and capable of defeating anyone who tries to compete with him


Tryin' to step to the, the exorcist, kick it
Challenging anyone who dares to compete with him and promising to come out victorious


I git mad wicked when the twin cocks the buscuit
Bringing attention to his toughness and suggesting that he is not to be messed with


And blow your head off, just for askin' "Who's the one rappin?"
Threatening anyone who tries to compete with him and demonstrates a lack of respect for his music or talent


Time for sum action
Reasserting his readiness to perform and show off his incredible musical talent




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., DELLA MUSIC PUBLISHING, LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: GEORGE CLINTON, WILLIAM EARL COLLINS, JIMMY MC CRACKLIN, LOUIS M. FREEZE, LOWELL FULSON, GREGORY E. JACOBS, WALTER MORRISON, LARRY E. MUGGERUD, REGGIE NOBLE, SENEN REYES, LARRY TROUTMAN, ROGER TROUTMAN

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@deemann123

I remember when Mike Tyson used to come out to this song on the way to the ring and the whole crowd trembled with fear. I was so pumped up I punched myself.

@lro001

😂

@sorbonnien6

Lmao!!!

@YourFunkLord

LOL 😂👍

@ecwdude17

That's also Derderick Tatum's theme too.

@grimmseti

PERFECT. Mike Tyson had good taste.

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@djbika

Its near 2023 and This still is one of the illest tracks . Redman is a true legend 💓

@JeffBezos-pb1zv

My son died at the end 😂 ahahaha

@MrGriff305

Cypress Hill made this track

@lorenzobaines6222

This was when hip hop scared people. It was dangerous. Gangster is hell without ever letting off a shot. This is one of the greatest songs ever recorded in the history of music. I miss this .

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