WKYA
Redman Lyrics

[radio announcer]
The radio announcer introduces the station (WKYA) and himself (DJ Sayyyy WHAT?!) and informs listeners of the high temperatures expected that day.

Comin at you live on WKYA Radio from the Brick City
The DJ addresses and greets his listeners on WKYA Radio from the Brick City.

The weather is callin for it to be hotter than a MOTHERFUCKER out there
The temperature is expected to be very hot that day.

So crack a brew, roll a blunt, cause the phone lines are open right now
The DJ encourages his listeners to have a drink and smoke while they engage with the station by calling in.

We've expanded to cities like Atlanta, D.C., Tampa, Chicago
WKYA has expanded and is now being broadcast in more cities, including Atlanta, D.C., Tampa, and Chicago.

Dallas, Memphis, Detroit and L.A.
WKYA is also being broadcast in other cities like Dallas, Memphis, Detroit, and L.A.

So call in now, 1-800-High-as-a-Motherfucker
The DJ gives the station's phone number for listeners to call in and engage with WKYA.

That's 1-800-,High-as-a-MOTHERFUCKER!!
The DJ repeats the station's phone number.

DOCTOR DOCTOR! Tell me how ya do it
The rapper Redman repeats the phrase 'Doctor Doctor' as he starts his verse.

Spit hot shit like it ain't nuttin to it..
Redman boasts about his rapping skills, claiming it comes easy to him.

Yo, when I walk I stalk like a dog (AROOF!)
Redman compares himself to a stalking dog with the sound 'AROOF!' as he approaches his enemies.

Writin 'fuck ya hometown' on ya wall (AROOF!)
Redman claims he is not afraid to vandalize by writing his message of disrespect for his enemies' hometown on their wall with the sound 'AROOF!'

WKYA! Them niggaz that'll whip out the dick
Redman references WKYA as his crew, and warns his enemies of the offensive gesture his crew is known to do when angered.

And piss ALL in your gar-ments
Redman threatens to urinate on his enemy's clothes when angered.

When I come around, son lay 'em down
Redman claims when he appears, his enemies will inevitably fall and submit to him.

This Homey the Clown play around so pay it now
Redman references Homey the Clown, who made a living being comedic while maintaining his gangster persona. Redman embodies this approach too, and demands his enemies to pay attention and take him seriously.

Sweepin the block up, Mayor Doc, he in town
Redman is claiming his dominance and is sweeping the streets before the arrival of the mayor.

Ridin the highway at night to run a deer down; I look for the action
Redman enjoys the thrill of danger and is driving at night on a highway to run over deer, seeking excitement.

Funk Doc, I don't look when I'm crashin!
Redman has a nickname, 'Funk Doc.' He can drive carelessly and recklessly without looking because he believes he is invincible.

I'm so dope I could bundle cook-up by the aspirin
Redman brags about his ability and proficiency to bundle up drugs as if it were a simple task like taking aspirin.

Gaspin like it's Aspen, no air
Redman compares himself to someone gasping for breath in the midst of Aspen's high altitudes, feeling he can breathe and overpower his enemies despite the circumstances.

Beef we bring it on with tap shoes and hope the po'-po' there
Redman and his crew are unafraid and bring beef (conflict) wherever they go with little discretion, hoping the police are present for their protection.

Graduated, they said Red would go nowhere (uh-uh)
Redman, despite his naysayers, proved to be successful even in his previous failures and setbacks.

Now, SOURCE AWARDS, ride a water buffalo there
Redman is successful and notable enough to attend the Source Awards but would go as far as to ride a water buffalo to get there if he had to.

Polo Gear, holes in it, the fo'-fo' wear
Redman and his crew wear Polo Gear clothing, even with holes in it, and fo'-fo' (short for .44 caliber) guns on them.

Ass out, check the weather report for cold air (brrrr)
They carry their guns with the backside of their trousers pulled down, and they check the weather report for the sound of gunfire causing a chill reaction (brrrr).

On your hottest day of the summer, I snowmobile in
Redman loves to feel the excitement of the snowmobile even during the hottest summer day.

Stack new jacks in the Carter, blow the building
Redman uses the metaphor of a drug cartel war, where 'stacks of money' are kept in the Carter building, and Redman 'blows' the competition away effortlessly.

It's WKYA muh'fucker
Redman reiterates the name of his crew (WKYA) and directs it towards his enemies aggressively.

Bringin trouble your way, so duck muh'fucker!
Redman warns his enemies he's bringing destruction and trouble their way, urging them to run for cover.

Yeahh! Two-hundred and fifty-five-thousand pounds
Redman impersonates a boxing announcer, introducing his weight as dramatic flair for his next performance.

Of guerilla shit funk fo' yo' ass motherfucker!
Redman declares his superiority to others and warns his enemies to prepare themselves for his presence.

Bricks to Brook-nam, we hold it down, PPP Def Squad
Redman proclaims his crew from Bricks, New Jersey, to Brooklyn, New York, is reliable and always ready, and they represent PPP Def Squad's ethos.

Ya tell me once and I'll tell you again
Redman assures his enemies that he will never forget who they are and will always remind them who he is.

Pull out the mac-10 and rob yo' friend, yeahhh!
Redman threatens to pull out his mac-10 (a type of submachine gun) on someone close (probably a friend) of his enemy to get information or steal from them.

(Fucker) WKYA (We kickin yo' ass)
Redman reaffirms 'WKYA' is their name and purpose and warns their enemies of their destructive tendency and that they are coming to kick their ass.