Tika Toc
Skibadee Lyrics


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Once you call my name out
Things will never be the same
They should have never let us
Get off foot in this game
Ever since I was introduced to rap music
I been missin' a screw like Bishop and Juice
I could lose it at any moment
Those who know me know it
So they probaly told you go with the flow
Just so that I don't explode and
Have another episode where I let it go
As far as the one with Benzino did
I'm waitin' for that next beef
I'm cocked, locked and loaded
I'm ready to go so bad I'm goin' bananas
My dick's so hard Anna Nicole could
Use it to fuckin' pole vault with
Oh, shit! I mean when she was still bloated
Before they cut her stomach open and lypo'ed it
Anybody I throw flames at gets a name, it's a game
'Cause they know that they don't spit the same
It's a shame what people do for ten minutes of fame
Everyday, it's the same thing
People in this game try to buddy, buddy us
Just to get close enough to study us
Everybody just wants to have somethin' to do with that
They all tryin' to get that stamp
They after that Shady, aftermath money
It's like a monopoly
They probably just now finally
Understand how to rob fully
50 Cent was like a fuckin' jackpot for me
And Dre, it's like we hit the fuckin' lottery
And a damn slot machine at the same time as each other
Why the fuck you think we ride like we brothers
When we rhyme with each other?
In time we discovered that we have more in common
Then we thought with each other
Both robbed of our mothers
Our fathers ain't want us
What was wrong with us, was it our fault
'Cause we started thinkin' God doesn't love us
Two odd motherfuckers
Who just happened to meet at the right time
What a coincidence 'cause when 50 got shot up in Jamaica Queens
I still remember the call up at Chung King 'cause
Big L had just got popped just a month before
If 50 lives, he's gettin' dropped from Columbia
Two years later me and Doc had to come and operate
That's when he popped up a number one
And we ain't never gonna stop if you wonderin'
Even if I'm under the gun
You ain't gotta agree all the time with me
Or see eye to eye
There'll always be animosity between you and I
But see the difference is if it is I could give a shit
Still gonna conduct motherfuckin' business as usual
Ego's aside 'fore I bruise 'em all
Swallow your pride 'fore I step on it with shoes you call
Nike's, Earthlings, how do you like these?
You gotta love 'em, look at the bottom of 'em, they're like cleats
Stompin', I been rompin'
Since Tim Dogg was hollerin' 'Fuck Compton'
I was whilin', freestylin'
Back when they was still makin' Maxell cassettes
I wasn't even raps Elvis yet
That tells us that
Any doubts in your head that seals the shit
Ricky Ticky Toc, Ticky Ticky Toc




Still with the Diggy Diggy Doc, Diggy Diggy Doc
And ya don't stop

Overall Meaning

In Skibadee's song Tika Toc, he speaks about his passion for rap music and his willingness to fight for his place in the game. He refers to his previous episode when he lost his cool during a beef with Benzino and is waiting for his next battle. Skibadee highlights how people in the industry try to take advantage of others for fame and money, and the egos that exist within the rap community. Despite this, he acknowledges that he and Dr Dre have a bond that goes beyond just music and that they will always have each other's backs. Skibadee ends the song by saying that he will always conduct his business and move forward with his music, no matter what obstacles come his way.


Line by Line Meaning

Once you call my name out
If you invoke my name, things will never be the same


Things will never be the same
Life will change drastically after calling my name


They should have never let us
The decision-makers should have seen the negative impact of allowing us into the game


Get off foot in this game
Getting into the game was a mistake, leading to trouble


Ever since I was introduced to rap music
From the time I discovered rap music


I been missin' a screw like Bishop and Juice
Like characters in the movie, Juice, I have been missing an essential component of my mental makeup


I could lose it at any moment
I am prone to sudden fits of rage and insanity


Those who know me know it
People who know me well understand this about me


So they probaly told you go with the flow
They may have advised you to appease me to avoid triggering my outbursts


Just so that I don't explode and
To prevent me from bursting out in fits of rage and violence


Have another episode where I let it go
To avoid a situation where I act out uncontrollably once more


As far as the one with Benzino did
Regarding my beef with Benzino


I'm waitin' for that next beef
I am anticipating another feud


I'm cocked, locked and loaded
I am prepared and armed for battle


I'm ready to go so bad I'm goin' bananas
I am so eager for the fight that I am going crazy


My dick's so hard Anna Nicole could
My penis is so erect that Anna Nicole could use it as a pole vault


Use it to fuckin' pole vault with
She could use it to jump over a high bar using a pole


Oh, shit! I mean when she was still bloated
I meant it as a joke when she was still alive and overweight


Before they cut her stomach open and lypo'ed it
Before she got surgery to remove excess fat from her abdomen


Anybody I throw flames at gets a name, it's a game
I give people whom I criticize in my lyrics a name, turning it into a game


'Cause they know that they don't spit the same
Because they know they are not as skilled at rapping as I am


It's a shame what people do for ten minutes of fame
People do shameful things to get a taste of fame, but it only lasts for ten minutes or less


Everyday, it's the same thing
Every day, people in this game act the same way, chasing after fame and money


People in this game try to buddy, buddy us
People in the music industry try to befriend us to benefit from our fame and success


Just to get close enough to study us
To get near us and learn from us


Everybody just wants to have somethin' to do with that
Everybody wants to be associated with our success and fame


They all tryin' to get that stamp
They are all trying to get Shady, Aftermath, or other rap music labels' approval


They after that Shady, Aftermath money
They are after the money that the Shady and Aftermath labels make


It's like a monopoly
It's like a board game where you have to acquire as much property as possible to win, and everyone tries to do so


They probably just now finally
They are only now coming to grips with how to fully exploit the situation


Understand how to rob fully
Learn how to exploit their presence in the game for maximum profit


50 Cent was like a fuckin' jackpot for me
50 Cent was a massive boon for me in terms of success and profit


And Dre, it's like we hit the fuckin' lottery
The success with Dr. Dre and Aftermath records was like winning the lottery


And a damn slot machine at the same time as each other
It was like we won at a slot machine at the same time


Why the fuck you think we ride like we brothers
That's why we ride together closely as if we were brothers


When we rhyme with each other?
When we rap together?


In time we discovered that we have more in common
With time, we found out that we share more similarities than differences


Then we thought with each other
Than we previously thought


Both robbed of our mothers
Both of us have lost our mothers


Our fathers ain't want us
Both of us were unwanted by our fathers


What was wrong with us, was it our fault
Why were we undesirable? Was it our own shortcomings?


'Cause we started thinkin' God doesn't love us
Our self-doubt grew to the point where we started questioning our worth in the eyes of God


Two odd motherfuckers
Two unique and peculiar individuals


Who just happened to meet at the right time
Who coincidentally met when it worked in our favor and paved the way for our success


What a coincidence 'cause when 50 got shot up in Jamaica Queens
What a coincidence that when 50 Cent was shot in Jamaica Queens


I still remember the call up at Chung King 'cause
I vividly recall receiving a phone call at Chung King studios because of it


Big L had just got popped just a month before
This happened soon after Big L's murder a month before


If 50 lives, he's gettin' dropped from Columbia
If 50 Cent survives, his contract with Columbia Records will be terminated


Two years later me and Doc had to come and operate
Two years later, Dr. Dre and I had to take charge of 50 Cent's career


That's when he popped up a number one
That's when he became a top charting artist


And we ain't never gonna stop if you wonderin'
We're not going to stop making music and being successful if you are wondering


Even if I'm under the gun
Even if I'm facing intense pressure or danger


You ain't gotta agree all the time with me
You don't have to share the exact same opinions with me all the time


Or see eye to eye
Or have the exact same perspective as me


There'll always be animosity between you and I
There will always be hostility between us


But see the difference is if it is I could give a shit
The difference is that I don't care about it


Still gonna conduct motherfuckin' business as usual
I will continue to operate as usual


Ego's aside 'fore I bruise 'em all
Ego must be put aside before I destroy them all


Swallow your pride 'fore I step on it with shoes you call
Abandon your pride before I stomp on it with the shoes you own


Nike's, Earthlings, how do you like these?
Check out these Nike shoes. They are impressive, aren't they?


You gotta love 'em, look at the bottom of 'em, they're like cleats
You must love them. Look at the bottom of the shoes. They look like cleats


Stompin', I been rompin'
I have been stomping around for a while now


Since Tim Dogg was hollerin' 'Fuck Compton'
Since the time when Tim Dog was protesting the state of Compton


I was whilin', freestylin'
I was acting erratically and improvising rhymes


Back when they was still makin' Maxell cassettes
Back when Maxell was manufacturing cassette tapes


I wasn't even raps Elvis yet
At that point, I wasn't even established in the rap scene


That tells us that
This indicates to us that


Any doubts in your head that seals the shit
This should quell any doubts in your mind


Ricky Ticky Toc, Ticky Ticky Toc
This refrain is the chorus of the song


Still with the Diggy Diggy Doc, Diggy Diggy Doc
This is another refrain from the chorus


And ya don't stop
The song continues until it ends




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Comments from YouTube:

@Chris_Silverhaze

RIP MC Skibadee <3 Legend, OG, Big in the game.

@BoyoMonkey

when i first heard this, i was amazed and then i only got to hear it in studio, but this tune going on 4 years old is still considered an anthemm.. skiba come back to hiphop!!

@jackjoker420

Time to listen again ya mad man where ya been

@rudeboyjunglist1986

RIP skibs. Absolute legend 🙏

@LewisRoyden

this has been in my head for the last two years or so. Yoda is the man!!!

@jackjoker420

Time to listen again og

@mentaldetecting

First heard this track on the Scratch Perverts ‘Watch the Ride’ album about 14 years ago and it’s been a banger ever since. RIP Skiba.

@abb7118

I wish I kept my TDKs now. I used to stay up for his set with DJ Profile on Kool. 11-1am on a Sunday.... 1999-2003 days I believe...... Skiba excelled for me during that time when the beats were very dark....... Skiba then introduced me to Durrty Goodz from a CD in some DnB magazine I used to get. Anyway... RIP Skiba.... you will always be remembered!!!!!!

@hybred3969

R.I.P to one of the greatest.

@hjortswe

I WANT THIS ON SPOTIFY!!!!!

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