This Way
Scratch Perverts Lyrics


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Now turn it up, turn it up (a little louder)
Turn it uuuuup, turn it up (little louder)
Now turn it up (can't live my, I, I can't live my)
(I can't live my, I, I can't live)
Now turn it up, turn it up

I, I can't live my, can't live my
Yeah, yo I can't live my I, I can't live my
Life this way, continuouly get high
Instead of runnin 'round, lock one bird down
It's a new day gotta do it big just to get right
Show no respect can't live that way
You hold my check can't live that way
Without my chick on deck, can't live that way
They say what they like, but I've been that way
Our moves calculated through the lens, almost here
Succes will be the best revenge
Man, from Clint East' to Kanye West (whut up, whut up!)
The sun can't chill but everyday it sets (everyday!)

This time I made up my mind
This time I'm back on my prime
I know there's thing in my life
That I'ma let go startin tonight
(I can't live my, I, I can't live my)
(I can't live my, I, I can't live my)
I can't live my, I, I can't live my
I can't live my life this way (can't live my, I, I can't live my)
This way (I can't live my, I, I can't live my)
This way, I can't live my, I, I can't live my
I can't live my life this way

Kanye Chedda
My favorite girl wanna leave me just because I got a girlfriend
My freak girl told me "now, she a christian"
My white girl wanna move back to Michigan
I'm pullin girls off the bench like a sixth man
I'm in the club doin the same ol' two step
While Omegas doin the same ol' "Q" step
I have my money on my mind I was thinkin green
She a pledge A.K.A. "she was pink and green"
I wanna a good girl she want a gentleman
We sayin' the same thing like a synonym
I wasn't really spittin game I was scrimaging
My penmanship's so hard it needs censorship
I'ma Chicagoan till Chicago ends
Till we blow like Chicago wind
I don't know what's better, gettin laid or gettin paid
I just know when I'm gettin one, the other's gettin away
This way

This time I made up my mind
This time I'm back on my prime
I know there's thing in my life
That I'ma let go startin tonight
(I can't live my, I, I can't live my)
(I can't live my, I, I can't live my)
I can't live my, I, I can't live my
I can't live my life this way (can't live my, I, I can't live my)
This way (I can't live my, I, I can't live my)
This way, I can't live my, I, I can't live my
I can't live my life this way

Go 'head, flip a coin so the game don't stop
Believe I know the drama, kid name the part
I learnt before the hot flame came the spark
It's like 'fore the pop fame came the park
But this industry'll play with yo' life man
They playin with yo' rent, food, water and lights man (yeah)
That's why Rakaa brings it like that ol' "Tidy T" jam
The battleram, then I'm off to Amsterdam
To rest up for strength to deal with this weight
To deal with these deals to deal with this hate
I dedicate this Jam Master Jay
Run-D.M.C. showed me how to walk, this way

This time I made up my mind
This time I'm back on my prime
I know there's thing in my life
That I'ma let go startin tonight
(I can't live my, I, I can't live my)
(I can't live my, I, I can't live my)
I can't live my, I, I can't live my
I can't live my life this way (can't live my, I, I can't live my)
This way (I can't live my, I, I can't live my)




This way, I can't live my, I, I can't live my
I can't live my life this way

Overall Meaning

In the song "This Way," the Scratch Perverts use an upbeat tempo and rap lyrics to convey a message about personal growth and change. The song is about making the necessary changes to live life to the fullest, leaving behind negative habits and toxic people. The chorus talks about turning up the volume and not being able to live life the way they have been before - it's time for something new. The lyrics encourage listeners to take control of their lives and not settle for less. The chorus repeats several times to drive this message home.


The verses in the song are rapped by different artists, including Kanye West, Rakaa, and Chali 2na. Kanye talks about the challenges he faces in his love life, while Rakaa uses his verse to express his dedication to music and his craft. Chali 2na's verse touches on the dangers of the music industry and the need for strength to deal with its challenges. Each verse adds a different perspective to the message of the song, encouraging listeners to stay true to themselves and their goals.


Line by Line Meaning

Now turn it up, turn it up (a little louder)
Increase the volume, make it louder


Turn it uuuuup, turn it up (little louder)
Louder still


Now turn it up (can't live my, I, I can't live my)
Increase the volume further


(I can't live my, I, I can't live)
I can't go on like this anymore


Now turn it up, turn it up
Louder again


I, I can't live my, can't live my
I can't continue to lead my life


Yeah, yo I can't live my I, I can't live my
I can't keep going like this


Life this way, continuouly get high
I've been living too recklessly and need to change my ways


Instead of runnin 'round, lock one bird down
Rather than playing the field, I need to settle down with one person


It's a new day gotta do it big just to get right
I need to make some significant changes in my life to get back on track


Show no respect can't live that way
I refuse to continue living without showing respect


You hold my check can't live that way
I can't tolerate someone controlling my money


Without my chick on deck, can't live that way
I can't live without my partner by my side


They say what they like, but I've been that way
People can say what they want, but I won't change who I am


Our moves calculated through the lens, almost here
We've been strategic and planning carefully, and success is almost within reach


Succes will be the best revenge
The best way to get revenge is to succeed


Man, from Clint East' to Kanye West (whut up, whut up!)
From the old school to the new, we're all here


The sun can't chill but everyday it sets (everyday!)
Time passes us by and nothing can stop it


My favorite girl wanna leave me just because I got a girlfriend
My girlfriend is causing problems with other women in my life


My freak girl told me "now, she a christian"
One of my past lovers has had a change in beliefs


My white girl wanna move back to Michigan
My ex-girlfriend who is white wants to go back to her home state of Michigan


I'm pullin girls off the bench like a sixth man
I have a lot of options when it comes to women


I have my money on my mind I was thinkin green
Money is my top priority right now


I wanna a good girl she want a gentleman
I want a committed relationship, while she just wants someone polite


We sayin' the same thing like a synonym
We agree on what we want, but it's not working out


I wasn't really spittin game I was scrimaging
I wasn't actually trying to pick up women, just practicing my skills


My penmanship's so hard it needs censorship
My lyrics are so explicit they need to be censored


I'ma Chicagoan till Chicago ends
I will always identify as a Chicagoan


Till we blow like Chicago wind
Until we make it big


I just know when I'm gettin one, the other's gettin away
When I focus on one aspect of my life, the other suffers


Go 'head, flip a coin so the game don't stop
Let's leave it up to chance to avoid conflict


Believe I know the drama, kid name the part
I've been through it all and can predict what will happen


It's like 'fore the pop fame came the park
I had to start small before I became successful


That's why Rakaa brings it like that ol' "Tidy T" jam
I'm still bringing my A-game like I did in the past


The battleram, then I'm off to Amsterdam
I'm ready to take on anything that comes my way and then relax in Amsterdam


To rest up for strength to deal with this weight
I need to rest and recover to handle the stress and pressure of this industry


To deal with these deals to deal with this hate
I need to navigate the industry and deal with negativity from others


I dedicate this Jam Master Jay
I pay homage to Jam Master Jay


Run-D.M.C. showed me how to walk, this way
The influence of Run-D.M.C. has guided me in my career and in life




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JIMMIE CAMERON, VELLA CAMERON, MICHAEL PERRETTA, RAKAA TAYLOR, KANYE WEST, CHRISTOPHER OROC, RAKAA W TAYLOR

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Comments from YouTube:

scoofee

these guys are playing in my town on 28th feb, definately gonna go see em

Juliano Masseno

How was that?

waxpusher

Talent! Laptop and CD dj wannabees eat your heart out, but not before digging your own grave.

wOnKiwOrLd

I remember this routine at millenium Dome, and it's nice to here it properly now!!! Perverts came 2nd and I put that down to the rubbish sound system at this dmc final.....cos that set is complexed and with it should have won!!! ---wOnKi

assmoose

Time to get funky!

Rodno INJA

big up the Scratch Perverts for this

1dirtbag

obviously dont know them.Tony,Joel and Neil are laid back dudes.Worked damn hard to get where they are.What you see on stage is all image,i should know T.V is my bro. They hav not entered comps and battles for long time,no need-won it all back in the day.Still playing out and releasing new stuff

Dezzy Andretti

this is similar to the one they did at scratchcon

jimineedles

Group turntablists have more than two so they can put their whole shit together!

gomba21

nice!=)

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