Krs One
Sublime Lyrics


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In school they never taught bout hamburgers or steak
Elijah Muhammed or the welfare state
But I know
And I know because of KRS-one
Yeah and I know, and I know because of KRS-one

Because he's droppin' droppin' droppin' science
Droppin' history with a whole leap of style and intelligence
Yes, I know
I know because of KRS-one yeah
And I know, and I know

Because we don't want to pay money to hear the same old sounds
Watch him he'll take hip-hop to a higher ground
'Cause I know, how do I know?
And I know because of KRS-ONE
Yeah, and I know, and I know because

(You must learn) And I know




And I know because of KRS-one
And I know, and I know yeah!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sublime's "Krs One" are a tribute to the pioneering hip hop artist, KRS-One, and his impact on the conscious rap movement. The lyrics start off with a reference to how traditional education systems fail to teach students about important issues like poverty, inequality, and civil rights. However, the singer has gained insight and knowledge about these issues because of KRS-One's music.


The chorus emphasizes the singer's admiration for KRS-One's ability to "drop science" and education in his lyrics, using a "whole leap of style and intelligence" that sets him apart from other hip hop artists. The lyrics also highlight KRS-One's role in pushing the genre forward and breaking new ground, challenging the status quo and taking hip hop to a "higher ground."


Overall, the song is a nod to the importance of conscious music, specifically in the hip hop genre, and the influence that artists like KRS-One have on shaping cultural perspectives and driving social change.


Line by Line Meaning

In school they never taught bout hamburgers or steak
I didn't learn about important societal issues like Elijah Muhammed or the welfare state in school


But I know
Nevertheless, I am knowledgeable now


And I know because of KRS-one
and that's thanks to KRS-One


Because he's droppin' droppin' droppin' science
KRS-One is spitting knowledge and insights


Droppin' history with a whole leap of style and intelligence
This knowledge is presented in a fresh and intelligent way


Yes, I know
I am fully aware of this


Because we don't want to pay money to hear the same old sounds
The audience desires something more unique than tired and predictable music


Watch him he'll take hip-hop to a higher ground
KRS-One has the ability to elevate the hip-hop genre to new heights


'Cause I know, how do I know?
I have firsthand experience of KRS-One's musical impact


And I know because of KRS-ONE
The credit for this enlightenment goes to KRS-One


(You must learn) And I know
The imperative to learn is emphasized


And I know because of KRS-one
KRS-One served as a catalyst for this newfound awareness


And I know, and I know yeah!
I am absolutely certain of this




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BRADLEY JAMES NOWELL, LAWRENCE KRSONE PARKER, MARSHALL RAYMOND GOODMAN, RAY ANTHONY SMITH, TYRONE ARMSTRONG

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dexxhunt

Probably the 1st joint ever in the history of music to have scratching over a acoustic guitar melody.Those dudes were definitely music heads that drew inspiration from any genre.I'm hella proud those cats are So Cal natives....Rip Bradley!!

MrSomethingElse

They reached us all the way down here in New Zealand. A fallen brother. respect.

KamiDavi

I’d like to see another group of people do what they did with this song as well as they did

Tyler b

It's a folk song right?

Sula Smith

still listening now
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Sula Smith

@Tyler bno, its not

Lovable Poison

Brings me back to my highschool days, just hanging out with friends and jammin to sublime!

Peter Rivera

I was in on the way to San Diego but we were listening to it back in the 90s

Asim6998

Yes!

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Getting high in a park 💕😂

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