You The Man
Shyheim Lyrics


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[Chorus]
(You the man Shy) I disagree baby paw
You the man K (Who me? Uh-huh no way
You the man Shy) Nah you the rah-rah star
You the man K (Yeah but you can rip it the right way)

[Shyheim] (Down Low Recka)
Well okay if you say so I will be the man
But all I want to do is make my record just slam
I want to be the kid to make the real live single
To make the party people in the crowd shake and mingle

(Yeah well Shy you can do that with ease real simple)
True cause I'm the shorty from the Wu-Tang temple
But I can't sleep you get the girls and the cash
(Yeah yeah but you're the one that got the shorties in the smash)

Take one (take two) We comin through for your crew
(Who are you?) Talkin about you man (you can't Wu)
But you front, you all out punks on the hunt for some beats
To make your next LP complete

(Here we come) To make the crowd scream for the Clan
One by one (Takin out your crew cause we can
Get the gun) Better yet a knife what the heck
The job gets done (When we chop the head from the neck)

Since I'm short they have no other choice but to sleep underneath
The blow that be knockin out teeth
(I be the K, The Down Low Recka on the set I gets wreck
I make the calm sweat want to bet)

[Chorus]

[Down Low Recka]
So wassup better duck from my ill megablast
You move too fast and your ass is in the smash
The Down Low Recka, shit I rock full clip
In my glock gets hot so stay off my block

I come down hard on cornballs who sleep talk
'Cause you won't survive in New York
I flow a mad thick like the sap from a tree
I'm of the live brothers represents G.P.

I'm hot like the sun, find shade I got my rays on ya
Come near to raid my sphere and I'ma lay for ya
I see ya comin with attempts to Bougard
Peek-a-boo you ain't hard I pulled your whole card

I got flavor, you're damn right I gots style
Nine yards, nah the K goes the whole mile
Whoever said I wasn't ill with the skill
One minute I parlay, the next I'm all in your grill

[Shyheim] (Down Low Recka)
Back up, gimme some room so I can flip this
You touch this, come on, and get your style busted
You lay around and watch me break the mic stand
You should know by now that I am the man

Comin through, takin my place yeah you all know
That I can't be touched by a crew or any solo
Who dares to step to this kid and his Clan
(Aww damn) Another crew done by the hand

Of the Shy (What you do kid) I did him prop
(Where's the payphone) Hell yeah, somebody call the cops
When me and K grease somebody do somethin
Stop bluffin and frontin cause you ain't sayin nuthin

You're lyin, claimin that you rip shop up
You ain't heard it from me cause I ain't one to gossip

[Chorus]

Down Low Recka (Shyheim)
(Yeah, the Down Low Recka, niggaz ain't really want to battle)
The Rugged Child is the man to all you crab ass niggaz




(Mad flavor, no sweetness necessary, and we out)
Peace

Overall Meaning

The song "You the Man" by Shyheim featuring Down Low Recka is a classic hip-hop track that boasts about being the best in the rap game. The chorus is an exchange between the two rappers, where each recognizes the other's skill, and they both claim to be the "man." Shyheim admits that he wants to make a record that will "slam" and get the party people moving, but also acknowledges the pressure to make money and get girls. Down Low Recka talks about his "ill megablast" and how he will bust anyone who tries to step to him.


Throughout the song, both rappers use metaphors and wordplay to assert their dominance in the rap game. Shyheim refers to himself as the "shorty from the Wu-Tang temple" and Down Low Recka describes himself as "hot like the sun." They talk about taking out other crews and chopping off heads. In the end, they both assert their position as the "man" and tell their haters to back off.


Overall, "You the Man" is a classic hip-hop track that showcases both Shyheim and Down Low Recka's lyrical abilities and bravado. It's a song about the pride and competitiveness that often comes with being a rapper, and the hard work it takes to make it to the top.


Line by Line Meaning

(You the man Shy) I disagree baby paw
Someone is telling Shy that he's the man, but he disagrees and doesn't believe it.


You the man K (Who me? Uh-huh no way
Someone is telling K that he's the man, but he denies it and doesn't believe it's true.


You the man Shy) Nah you the rah-rah star
Someone tells Shy that he's the man, but Shy thinks the other person is the real star.


You the man K (Yeah but you can rip it the right way)
K agrees that he's the man, but acknowledges that Shy has a unique talent for making music.


Well okay if you say so I will be the man
Shy reluctantly agrees with the other person and accepts the title of 'the man.'


But all I want to do is make my record just slam
Shy is focused on creating great music and wants his upcoming record to be a hit.


I want to be the kid to make the real live single
Shy wants to make a song that is authentic and resonates with audiences.


To make the party people in the crowd shake and mingle
Shy wants to create music that brings people together and makes them dance.


True cause I'm the shorty from the Wu-Tang temple
Shy believes that his background in the Wu-Tang Clan gives him an advantage as a rapper.


But I can't sleep you get the girls and the cash
Shy is envious of someone else who seems to have more success with women and money than he does.


Take one (take two) We comin through for your crew
Shy is getting ready to perform and promises to put on a great show for the audience.


(Who are you?) Talkin about you man (you can't Wu)
Shy is challenging someone and asking if they're really part of the Wu-Tang Clan.


But you front, you all out punks on the hunt for some beats
Shy is calling someone out for trying to act tough and acting like they're on the hunt for good beats to use in their music.


One by one (Takin out your crew cause we can
Shy and his crew believe they are capable of taking down anyone who tries to compete with them in the rap industry.


Get the gun) Better yet a knife what the heck
Shy is considering violent ways to deal with any competition he faces, even though he's likely using hyperbole.


The job gets done (When we chop the head from the neck)
Shy and his crew are confident in their ability to win and eliminate any competition they face.


Since I'm short they have no other choice but to sleep underneath
Shy believes that because he's shorter than others, they underestimate him and fail to recognize his talent.


The blow that be knockin out teeth
Shy asserts that his music is so good, it hits hard and leaves an impact on the listener.


(I be the K, The Down Low Recka on the set I gets wreck
K introduces himself as the Down Low Recka and boasts that he's a skilled rapper who always delivers when performing.


I make the calm sweat want to bet)
K is confident in his ability to get a crowd excited and inspired by his music.


So wassup better duck from my ill megablast
K is issuing a warning to his competition that he's coming with a powerful, impactful performance.


You move too fast and your ass is in the smash
K is asserting that he's faster and more impressive than his competition, and they'll crumble under the pressure.


The Down Low Recka, shit I rock full clip
K is introducing himself again and affirming that he always gives his all when performing.


In my glock gets hot so stay off my block
K is using violent imagery to portray himself as a tough, intimidating presence in the rap industry.


I come down hard on cornballs who sleep talk
K has no tolerance for those who don't back up their talk with action or who talk trash without being able to deliver.


'Cause you won't survive in New York
K believes that the rap scene in New York is too tough for those who can't back up their talent.


I flow a mad thick like the sap from a tree
K is saying that his lyrics are rich and dense, like the sap from a tree is dense and sticky.


I'm of the live brothers represents G.P.
K is saying that he's part of a group of talented rappers who are part of the G.P. collective.


I'm hot like the sun, find shade I got my rays on ya
K is confident and powerful, with a strong presence like the sun's rays.


Come near to raid my sphere and I'ma lay for ya
K is warning anyone who tries to compete with him that he will come out fierce and aggressive.


I see ya comin with attempts to Bougard
K is saying he can spot someone trying to act arrogant or tough and will respond accordingly.


Peek-a-boo you ain't hard I pulled your whole card
K is saying that he can see right through someone faking toughness or being arrogant, and he'll call them out on it.


I got flavor, you're damn right I gots style
K is saying that he's unique and talented, with a distinctive and memorable style in his music.


Nine yards, nah the K goes the whole mile
K is asserting that he always goes above and beyond, and doesn't just do the bare minimum.


Whoever said I wasn't ill with the skill
K is challenging anyone who doubts his talent or ability as a rapper.


One minute I parlay, the next I'm all in your grill
K is saying he can switch from being relaxed and social (parlay) to aggressively challenging someone (in your grill).


Back up, gimme some room so I can flip this
Shy is telling others to step back and give him space to perform his music.


You touch this, come on, and get your style busted
Shy is confident in his ability to deliver great music, and is challenging anyone who doubts him to try and compete.


You lay around and watch me break the mic stand
Shy is saying that he's so talented and powerful, he could break the microphone stand just by performing.


You should know by now that I am the man
Shy is asserting that he is the most talented and successful rapper in the game.


Comin through, takin my place yeah you all know
Shy is saying that he's ready to take center stage and show everyone what he's capable of.


That I can't be touched by a crew or any solo
Shy believes that no one can compete with him, whether they are in a group or rapping solo.


(Aww damn) Another crew done by the hand
Shy is bragging about his ability to eliminate other rap crews and be the last one standing.


Of the Shy (What you do kid) I did him prop
Shy is referring to himself in third person and boasting about defeating a competitor.


(Where's the payphone) Hell yeah, somebody call the cops
Shy is saying that he won so handily, they need to call the police to report a murder of sorts.


When me and K grease somebody do somethin
Shy and K are a powerful team and are capable of big things when collaborating.


Stop bluffin and frontin cause you ain't sayin nuthin
Shy is calling out anyone who talks big but can't back up their words with action.


You're lyin, claimin that you rip shop up
Shy doesn't believe someone who claims to be talented and successful.


You ain't heard it from me cause I ain't one to gossip
Shy is saying he won't spread rumors or lies about anyone in the rap industry.


(Yeah, the Down Low Recka, niggaz ain't really want to battle)
K is introducing himself again and saying that others are scared to try and compete with him.


(Mad flavor, no sweetness necessary, and we out)
K is saying that he has unique and memorable style in his music, and he's done with this performance and leaving the stage.


Peace
A standard sign-off and way of saying goodbye in the music industry.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ARBY QUINN, ISAAC BOOKER, S. FRANKLIN

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