You Love To Hear The Stories
Screwball featuring M.C. Shan Lyrics
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"This is the place where stars are born"
"The Bridge, Queensbrigde"
[Poet]
why'all niggas love to hear the stories again and again
Of how it all got started way back then
See it was Marly, MC Shan, the Juice Crew
Nobody said it started there
But some playa hater tryed to end a party there
Niggas didn't care they burned it, put it in the air
I took it personal readied up for warfare
Shit, yeah, what?
But time passed by, shit died out
But niggas got paid off my hood no doubt
Now everybodies rhymin, other hoods start shinin
that's ahight ''cause the Bridge'll keep risin
[Scratched by Pete Rock]
"You love to hear the stories again and again
of how it all got started way back when"
"The Bridge, Queensbridge"
"Screwball drops the illest shit"
[Poet]
And just when you thought things couldnt get betta
Nas dropped Illmatic and let'cha'll faggots have it
He brought the shine back, made the right contact
Had the whole world sayin "Hey dun, rewind that" (Rewind that)
Niggas from every hood felt the new vibe
The word spread quick, the Bridge is still live
My dun went gold, then he went platinum
My niggas Mobb Deep had the streets right afta him
OH MY GOD, shits off the hook now
Killing kids, in the Bridge carry rap books now
Another chapter about to dominate
I guess its just in our nature, Queensbridge gotta set it straight
We on some kamikaze shit, moving at a Cormega pace
Infamous Mobb up in this rap race
This is the place where stars are born
I'm'a stay repin my hood until I'm'a dead and gone
Cuts by Pete Rock
[Poet]
You still walkin through life like you was blind
Need you a lucy but you short one dime
Damn, thought about it, ten minutes later
Bumbed a cigarette going up in the elavator
[MC Shan]
Dead dreams, more than sold
You gotta to try and receive ya goal
However you do it, however you may
Don't never listen to what nobody say, uhh
But you chose to lead that fate
Now you're sucking on a bone when it should'a been steak (steak)
The whole purpose of the story I told
Was mainly to inspire you to reach your goal
Stop walking through as you were blind
You should reach for your goal ''cause I'm reaching for mine
You love to, you love to
Cuts and Scratches by Pete Rock
The song "You Love To Hear The Stories" by Screwball featuring M.C. Shan is a tribute to the history of hip-hop and the Queensbridge neighborhood from which both artists hail. The song features a chorus of Pete Rock scratching "You love to hear the stories again and again of how it all got started way back when. The Bridge, Queensbridge" and M.C. Shan and Poet rapping verses that detail the beginnings of hip-hop in their neighborhood.
The lyrics explain how Marly Marl, MC Shan, and the Juice Crew from Queensbridge were responsible for making hip-hop popular and how it all started. It highlights how Queensbridge was the breeding ground for many hip-hop artists, including Nas, who took hip-hop to the next level with his Illmatic album which brought the shine back to the neighborhood. It's a story about the rise and dominance of Queensbridge in the hip-hop world, but it also talks about the struggles and challenges that the artists faced.
M.C. Shan's verse focuses on inspiration and his message is clear - to never listen to what anyone else says and to keep reaching for your goal. The song ends with Pete Rock's signature cuts and scratches, adding to the overall nostalgic feel of the track.
Line by Line Meaning
why'all niggas love to hear the stories again and again
You all love to hear about the beginning of hip hop and how Marly, MC Shan, and the Juice Crew put Queensbridge on the map with their music, despite the party getting ended early by someone who didn't like their flow. You even love to hear how I took that personally and prepared for war because I love my community.
But time passed by, shit died out
Things eventually settled down and hip hop from Queensbridge and other communities started to get recognition and be profitable.
Niggas got paid off my hood no doubt
We may have started it, but others got paid by copying us and profiting from our style.
Just when you thought things couldn't get betta
Just when we thought our music couldn't get any better, Nas released Illmatic and showed the world how amazing Queensbridge hip hop truly is.
He brought the shine back, made the right contact
Nas brought the shine back to our community by making music that was both different and amazing, and people from everywhere loved it.
My dun went gold, then he went platinum
Nas was so successful with Illmatic that it went gold, and eventually platinum, and that success inspired other Queensbridge hip hop artists like myself and Mobb Deep to continue pushing our own music.
This is the place where stars are born
Queensbridge is where hip hop legends are made and our music will always represent our community.
But you chose to lead that fate
You chose your own path, so don't blame others for your mistakes in life.
Now you're sucking on a bone when it should'a been steak (steak)
You're struggling now and settled for less than what you truly deserve.
The whole purpose of the story I told
The purpose of my story is to inspire people to not give up on their goals and to keep striving towards what they truly want in life.
You love to, you love to
And even with our ups and downs in Queensbridge music, you all still love to hear our stories and the legends we've created.
Lyrics Β© Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BASS, WILBERT/MOLTKE, SHAWN L. (MC SHAN)/WILLIAMS, M./PHILLIPS, P
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Leon Robinson
This whole Screwball album is straight π₯ π₯ π₯!! Very underrated album!! Love this album!!
Leon Robinson
This song is straight π₯π₯π₯π₯. I love the sample in the song. The Bridge!!!
Trent Yates
Pete is the π on productions. I like premo put pete is my #1 favorite producer ever
Lonewolf
Love this type of hip hop.
Lonewolf
@Mighty Megatron indeed legend coming from Marley Marl house of hits.
ImmortalHipHop
QB Boom Bap's Finest!!
Joel Brazeau
Movin at a CORMEGA pace !! damn you dont appreciate hip hop if you dont fuck with this shan on this piece to π₯π₯π₯the samples are untouchable solid banger again n again pce !
ShinkuKaioken [ηη©Ίζͺιζ³]
Flawless album.
Faff funk
HH never die!!!!! π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯
G style PL/DE
One of Best Rap Album NY . and Pete Rock Beats. Sampel from QB finnest Mixtape . :) Shotout from Poland.