Roc Da Mic
State Property Lyrics


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[B Sigel] Ho! Ho!
[Freeway] Bounce
[B Sigel] Holla!
[Freeway] Bounce, bounce, bounce

[Beanie Sigel]
It's be Sig in the place with Young Free
And I got what it takes to rock the mic right
Still watch what you say out your mouth
Cause 50 shots still will burn the club out

[Verse 1: Freeway]
I miss the hood when I'm travelin, get neck when I'm travelin
Chicks peck wood when I'm travelin
Fuck a Lex cause the click fit good in the Caravan
Slide through your hood like a avalanche
Take a flick if you get a chance get that close
Fuck an advance, cause I get that dough
Beef with me, enemies come sleep with me for breakfast
Guaranteed to eat this toast
I'm reckless, firestarter heat your folks
A starvin artist that a eat why'all tracks, so don't bring 'em around
I be around ricans vida loca
They got all the toasters don't need no gats
I got a six stashed leave 'em around
So I don't get left around haters around when I leave
In the winter rock short sleaves reason the pound
With the heat blastin, keep actin the heat blastin
Techno Marine shinin, marine fashion backin 'em down
Niggas 'gone keep hatin and my click 'gone keep grindin
Keep movin, lockin the town

[Chorus:]
[Freeway]
It's Freeway in the place with be Sig
And I got what it takes to rock the mic right yeah
Still watch what you say to me prick
Cause I got what it takes to dump the AK clip

[Beanie Sigel]
It's be Sig in the place with Young Free
And I got what it takes to rock the mic right yeah
Still watch what you say out your mouth
Cause 50 shots still will turn the club out, ho!!!

[Verse 2: Beanie Sigel]
It's Mack-daddy-young strappy
No he ain't the OG gangsta
Yes I is! come on don't test I kid
I firebomb cribs like Left Eye did
Notorious like that Bed-Stuy kid, +B.I.G.+ or small you can get it
Dead wrong, like tryin to brawl a strong armored midget
I pull the 9 out my pocket I'm lyin
I pull the Mac out the closet, start firin
For you cats outta pocket, stop tryin
Take that, get back, clap iron
You know, stay low, keep firin, uh!
I put the led in the gat, the metal go clap
I lay cats flat on they back, stop fuckin with this radical cat
You fuck around and need a medical cat
The led'll go clap, your head'll go back, uhhh
It's be Sig in the place to be
With two heaters on the waist of me, man who's facin me?

[Chorus:]
[Beanie Sigel]
It's be Sig in the place with Young Free
And I got what it takes to rock the mic right yeah
Still watch what you say out your mouth
Cause 50 shots still will turn the club out, ho!!!

[Freeway]
It's Freeway in the place with be Sig
And I got what it takes to rock the mic right yeah
Still watch what you say to me prick
Cause I got what it takes to dump the AK clip

[Verse 3: Freeway]
Big nickels down your way don't trip
Get folded down your way, got soldiers down your way
Keep quiet down your way no lip
All of why'all need to run yo'self
Go get the burna nigga bang yo'self
Or I come through with the hammer make you lose yo' health
Fast, roll with dashes, move like Cassius Clay
Move yay like caskets, there's a will there's a way
Obey my thirst move yay through traffic
Without Sprite, without Nike's
I just do it bar break your basket
Yeah you damn right, without ice
I pull up to your honey car and stuff her basket
International post player, circle the atlas
You don't want to be hoe playas, circle the hood
Bend over backwards, without searchin for backwoods

[Chorus:]
[Freeway]
It's Freeway in the place with be Sig
And I got what it takes to rock the mic right yeah
Still watch what you say to me prick
Cause I got what it takes to dump the AK clip

[Beanie Sigel]
It's be Sig in the place with Young Free
And I got what it takes to rock the mic right yeah
Still watch what you say out your mouth
Cause 50 shots still will turn the club out, ho!!!

[Freeway]
It's Freeway in the place with be Sig
And I got what it takes to rock the mic right yeah
Still watch what you say to me prick
Cause I got what it takes to dump the AK clip

[Beanie Sigel]
It's be Sig in the place with Young Free
And I got what it takes to rock the mic right yeah
Still watch what you say out your mouth
Cause 50 shots still will turn the club out, ho!!!

[Outro: Freeway]
All of why'all need to run yo'self
Go get the burna nigga bang yo'self
All of why'all need to run yo'self
Go get the burna nigga bang yo'self




Shit, shit, it's the, it's the Roc nigga, hooo, hoo, hoo!
And another one, and another one.. {*fades*}

Overall Meaning

The song "Roc The Mic" by State Property is a classic hip-hop track that features Beanie Sigel and Freeway. The song is a representation of the rough and tough attitude of East Coast rap. The first verse by Beanie Sigel talks about how he has got what it takes to rock the mic right and warns his enemies to watch what they say out of their mouth as he has 50 shots that can burn the club out. Freeway's verse talks about how he misses the hood while traveling and how he slides through the hood like an avalanche. He also warns his enemies to stay away from beef with him.


The second verse by Beanie Sigel talks about his street credibility and how he can firebomb cribs just like Left Eye did. He warns his enemies to stop trying and take the clap iron. Freeway's last verse is about how he has soldiers and big nickels down his way and how he can move yay through traffic without Sprite, Nike's, or even ice. The chorus by Beanie Sigel and Freeway is about how they have what it takes to rock the mic right and dump AK clips.


The song represents the street life and tough attitude of East Coast rap. The lyrics are full of slang and vocabulary that is native to the culture. The chorus repeats multiple times, representing the gang culture where the artist needs to prove their worth many times before being considered a true artist. The song is a representation of the Roc-A-Fella Records that signed Beanie Sigel and Jay-Z in the early 2000s. The song was a commercial success and was popular in clubs and hip-hop radio stations.


Line by Line Meaning

Ho! Ho!
Expression of excitement and energy.


Bounce
Instruction to bounce or move your body to the music.


Holla!
Expression of greeting or acknowledgment.


Bounce, bounce, bounce
Reiteration of instruction to bounce or move your body to the music.


It's be Sig in the place with Young Free
Introducing themselves as the rappers Beanie Sigel and Freeway.


And I got what it takes to rock the mic right
Confidence in their ability to perform well on the microphone.


Still watch what you say out your mouth
Warning to others to be careful with their words.


Cause 50 shots still will burn the club out
Referring to gun violence and its destructive impact.


I miss the hood when I'm travelin, get neck when I'm travelin
Expressing nostalgia for their home neighborhood and experiences of receiving oral sex while traveling.


Chicks peck wood when I'm travelin
Women show interest in them when they are traveling.


Fuck a Lex cause the click fit good in the Caravan
They prefer a simple and practical vehicle to transport their crew.


Slide through your hood like a avalanche
Approaching their destination quickly and with force like an avalanche.


Take a flick if you get a chance get that close
Taking a photograph when they have the opportunity to get close to someone or something.


Fuck an advance, cause I get that dough
Not needing an advance payment because they are already financially successful.


Beef with me, enemies come sleep with me for breakfast
Their enemies will suffer harm or death for confronting them.


Guaranteed to eat this toast
Confident that they will be victorious in conflicts.


I'm reckless, firestarter heat your folks
They are careless and potentially dangerous, capable of stirring up trouble.


A starvin artist that a eat why'all tracks, so don't bring 'em around
They are an ambitious and highly skilled artist who will destroy other rappers' careers, so they should not challenge them or bring their work to them.


I be around ricans vida loca
Referring to their presence and relationships within the Puerto Rican community.


They got all the toasters don't need no gats
Their associates have access to guns, so they do not need to carry their own.


I got a six stashed leave 'em around
Their stash of weapons is hidden and accessible in multiple locations.


So I don't get left around haters around when I leave
They are prepared to defend themselves against enemies who might try to attack them unexpectedly.


In the winter rock short sleaves reason the pound
They show off their muscles and strength, proving their dominance in their neighborhood.


With the heat blastin, keep actin the heat blastin
They will continue to use their weapons aggressively if others provoke them.


Techno Marine shinin, marine fashion backin 'em down
Referring to their expensive watch and clothing, which symbolize their wealth and power.


Niggas 'gone keep hatin and my click 'gone keep grindin
Their enemies will continue to be jealous and resentful of their success, while they will keep working hard to maintain it.


Keep movin, lockin the town
Continuing to work hard and exert their influence in the neighborhood.


It's Freeway in the place with be Sig
Introducing themselves as the rappers Freeway and Beanie Sigel.


Cause I got what it takes to dump the AK clip
They are capable of using an AK-47 rifle to kill their enemies.


Cause 50 shots still will turn the club out, ho!!!
Referring to gun violence and its destructive impact on public spaces.


It's Mack-daddy-young strappy
Referring to their confident and stylish persona.


No he ain't the OG gangsta
Mocking someone who claims to be an original gangster.


Yes I is! come on don't test I kid
Asserting their status as a true gangster and warning others not to challenge or underestimate them.


I firebomb cribs like Left Eye did
Referring to the musician Left Eye, whom they admire and emulate in her destructive behavior.


Notorious like that Bed-Stuy kid, +B.I.G.+ or small you can get it
Comparing themselves to the famous rapper The Notorious B.I.G. and stating that they are willing to confront anyone, regardless of their size or status.


Dead wrong, like tryin to brawl a strong armored midget
Taking on a challenge that is impossible or doomed to fail.


I pull the 9 out my pocket I'm lyin
Threatening to use a handgun, even if they do not actually have one in their possession.


I pull the Mac out the closet, start firin
Threatening to use an AK-47 rifle, which they do have in their possession.


For you cats outta pocket, stop tryin
Warning people who challenge them or act disrespectfully to stop doing so.


Take that, get back, clap iron
Threatening to shoot at someone who challenges them or incites violence.


You know, stay low, keep firin, uh!
Continuing to use violence and intimidation to maintain their power and reputation.


I put the led in the gat, the metal go clap
Describing how they load and use a handgun to shoot at their enemies.


I lay cats flat on they back, stop fuckin with this radical cat
Asserting their dominance and warning their enemies to avoid confrontation.


You fuck around and need a medical cat
Threatening to harm or kill their enemies if they continue to challenge them.


It's be Sig in the place to be
Referring to themselves as Beanie Sigel.


With two heaters on the waist of me, man who's facin me?
Carrying two handguns and daring others to challenge them.


Big nickels down your way don't trip
Referring to their representation in the neighborhood and warning others not to challenge them.


Get folded down your way, got soldiers down your way
Using violence and intimidation to maintain control of the neighborhood, with a team of loyal followers to support them.


Keep quiet down your way no lip
Warning others to stay silent and avoid confrontation.


All of why'all need to run yo'self
Warning others to flee or retreat to avoid violence.


Go get the burna nigga bang yo'self
Advising others to obtain a weapon and use it to harm themselves rather than engage in confrontation with them.


Or I come through with the hammer make you lose yo' health
Threatening to use a handgun to harm or kill others who challenge them.


Fast, roll with dashes, move like Cassius Clay
Moving quickly and with agility, like the famous boxer Muhammad Ali.


Move yay like caskets, there's a will there's a way
Transporting drugs or other illegal substances with stealth and determination.


Obey my thirst move yay through traffic
Satisfying their desires through drug trafficking and navigating through traffic or other obstacles.


Without Sprite, without Nike's
Achieving success without relying on popular brands or trends.


I just do it bar break your basket
Succeeding despite the odds and breaking through barriers to achieve their goals.


Yeah you damn right, without ice
Confirming their success without the help of others or extraneous factors.


I pull up to your honey car and stuff her basket
Flirting or having sexual relationships with women who are interested in their wealth and power.


International post player, circle the atlas
Traveling frequently and successfully, with a global reach and influence.


You don't want to be hoe playas, circle the hood
Warning others not to engage in promiscuous or reckless behavior that could lead to their downfall within the neighborhood.


Bend over backwards, without searchin for backwoods
Achieving success without requiring additional help or support.


Shit, shit, it's the, it's the Roc nigga, hooo, hoo, hoo!
Celebrating their success and power as part of the Roc-A-Fella Records music label.


And another one, and another one.. {*fades*}
Making a statement of dominance and success in the music industry.




Lyrics Β© BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CORNELL HAYNES, DWIGHT GRANT, JUSTIN GREGORY SMITH, LESLIE PRIDGEN, TOHRI MURPHY LEE HARPER

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Its 2023 and this still goes hard. You had to be around this era to appreciate the music

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@Dave-nj4go

After 14 years, this jam is rocking. Early 2000 rap was much better then today rap

@stephanoewilks1908

without a doubt

@Ki77a_WhSpRz

David Fuller I agree, but I enjoyed both eras of the 90's and early early 2000's

@joselitorivera1318

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