Take A Tour
Rev Run Lyrics

Backlight, umm
An expression to indicate a moment of contemplation before getting into the song.

Gotta be 79, 80, maybe even 81
The year when hip-hop music started to flourish.

But I thought it was 80, that's it
Acknowledging the discrepancies, but choosing to stick with 1980 as the starting year of their era of hip-hop.

Flash and Melle Mel
Paying homage to two hip-hop pioneers and trailblazers.

Aiyyo tips and toes and fly poses
Referring to the culture of the 80s, where everything was about style, fashion and looking good.

I resurrect and respect like I'm Moses
Comparing himself to a biblical figure, implying his value to the culture and that his word is divine.

Flows is boasts, 'Def' just like 'Mos' is
Drawing comparisons between his style of rapping and other popular rap styles, particularly the likes of Mos Def.

And caked out like Rev just bought Hostess
Having a lot of wealth, comparable to the amount of cream inside a box of Hostess cupcakes.

Run got a rhyme designed like seven-nine was
Having a rap style in a way that is reminiscent of the style of the late 70s and the early 80s.

I come to flip the script and change time 'cause
Purposefully changing the traditional way of doing things while still maintaining reverence for hip-hop's early era.

Go, here we go, here we, here we, here we made it
Feeling accomplished after overcoming obstacles in the music business and becoming successful.

I take it back 'fore flattops was faded
Revisiting the earlier era of hip-hop, before the flattop haircut style of the late 80s.

Way before the laptop created
Before the rise of digital music production, relying on analog production methods.

But now it's on and back and y'all played it
Acknowledging that the music is back in style and popular again, and that the fans have been listening to it for years.

And you don't stop, it's the sure shot
Reference to a classic hip-hop refrain, emphasizing the power of their music.

Francois see'est faux, Flashe' no deux
Flaunting the fact that they're fluent in French and incorporating it in their rhymes.

I said don't stop, do punk rock
Encouraging the listener to keep going against the norm and pushing boundaries.

Played a game that couldn't last
Acknowledging that the game of hip-hop is inevitably finite and fleeting.

An ounce of memories from the past
Although the game may not last forever, the memories and experiences remain as a testament to its impact on their lives.

The life I thought, I wanted is today
Realizing that they did indeed achieve and live the life they had hoped and worked for.

Aiyyo back by choices and my voice is
Confident in his ability to create a unique style, relying on pre-determined choices and committed to his voice.

On point just like a Rolls Royce is
Comparing his precision and excellence to the sleek, sophisticated nature of a Rolls Royce car.

Noises, boys is poison with toys
Heavy reliance on electronic sounds and casio synthesizers in hip-hop music, often referred to as 'toys'.

Caked out and Run be the moistest
Having a considerable amount of wealth, and being 'fresh' and 'drippin' in style.

Go, here we go, here we, here we, here we nitro
Referring to their explosive energy, likened to the highly reactive compound nitro.

That nigga Run insure you like Geico
Asserting his skills as a rapper, comparing himself to the reliable and consistent Geico insurance company.

I 'member Flash and Mel rocked the night, yo
Memories of their early days in hip-hop, hanging out with Grandmaster Flash and Melle Mel, and performing with them.

And back then them boys was like nitro
Flash and Mel's energy and talent was groundbreaking and explosive, comparable to the highly reactive compound nitro.

Take a tour, take a tour
The chorus, encouraging listeners to take a journey and tour through the world of hip-hop.