Lead The Way
T.W.D.Y. Lyrics


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[ Ant Banks ]
Huh
I mean
This is nothing, man
Bosses will be bosses, man
Hey V, what's happening, baby?
Talk to me
[ Vidal Prevost ]
Hey man
This ain't no harder than drivin a big wheel
through a Georgia cotton field, man
This ruthless
The original game detector
Yeah
You know what I mean?
About you niggas smugglin, switchin, you know what I mean?
Runnin off with all my game..
[ Ant Banks ]
Oh boy
[ Vidal Prevost ]
All over, man
[ Too $hort ]
Oh, who really made this shit possible, nigga?
Them Town niggas
[ Vidal Prevost ]
Eassyde!

[ Ant Banks ]
Now let me take you to the Land that's still the greatest
Where the game we display is real contagious
It's filled with players, real gees and innovators
Beatin on haters like the Oakland Raiders
At the club we dance with a gangsta limp
Players pop collars and pose like a pimp
Strike out in the fall, ridin a haul
Now who the hell you thought taught rappers to ball?

[ Too $hort ]
10'000 studio sessions
Up all night, gotta count your blessings
You better take lessons
Who you testin?
We taught you everything you know, ain't no guessin
Like Iceberg Slim and Donald Goines
Town niggas from the Bay got it goin on
Spittin game, that's what you like
So when I'm rappin on the mic, don't bite
Biatch

[ Dionne Jackson ]
Did you know we do this all the time?
Are you trying to find some peace of mind?
All you need to do is let us lead the way

[ Ant Banks ]
I mean
Oh boy
Pimping, this is what we do all day, every day

[ Dionne Jackson ]
Are you looking for that place to go
Where the true players kick game for sho'
All you need to do is let us lead the way

[ Dolla Will ]
Bosses will be bosses
So quick

[ Dolla Will ]
Yeah, it's the new millennium, yeah, Y2Yey
We been puttin it down right here in the Bay
Keepin new game to spit, what is it?
While the game ?proof? your ear ?hustle takin a nap? like they invented it
All in your video poppin your collar
What is it? That's a Bay thing, take it from Dolla
I'ma tell you what's real, ain't no time to play
We here to stay, the whole damn Yey, let me sweep away

[ Captain Save'm ]
I got kids that look up to me, and you can bet
I even made on-line investments on the internet
With overnight Fed-Ex's and faxes
Young producers and C.E.O.'s worldwide makin it happen
Independent distribution was the solution
For the cd's and computer-generated barcode we was usin
Street teams posted at the retail shops
Movin units out the moms & pops

[ Dionne Jackson ]
Did you know we do this all the time?
Are you trying to find some peace of mind?
All you need to do is let us lead the way

[ Vidal Prevost ]
Either you gon' be with it or without it
But us Bay Boys, we gon' be about it

[ Dionne Jackson ]
Are you looking for that place to go
Where the true players kick game for sho'
All you need to do is let us lead the way

[ Ant Banks ]
I mean
This is a everyday way of living for us pimping
Oh boy

[ Vidal Prevost ]
From doin burn-outs in old school Coupe De Villes
To popping x and gettin court dates for shootin to kill
Who was the first artist you ever heard to say the 'be -i'
And what was the first cd you ever known to keep it p-i
Who was the first to work the ???? creases with the Levi's
The same soldiers on the frontline claimin Eastside
Oakland, known for totin, we showboatin
Rockin Roleys in 500's and keep the tires smokin

[ Ant Banks ]
It's rough in the hood tryin to raise your seed
want to hide all your problems, blaze the weed
A lot of homies is dyin, boy, I gots to live
Before I go I better stock a grip for my kids
And that's all that counts to me
But what it amouts to be
Is who will look out for me
(If I) didn't turn out to be
A gee, laced with game essential
I'm tryin to keep my kids from goin through what I went through

[ Dionne Jackson ]
Did you know we do this all the time?
Are you trying to find some peace of mind?
All you need to do is let us lead the way

[ Vidal Prevost ]
It's real simple, man
Follow the boss and you will never get lost like what

[ Dionne Jackson ]
Are you looking for that place to go
Where the true players kick game for sho'
All you need to do is let us lead the way

[ Ant Banks ]
Yey Area bosses doin it so big
J Spencer
Oh boy





( *sax solo by J Spencer* )

Overall Meaning

The song "Lead the Way" by T.W.D.Y. features Ant Banks, Vidal Prevost, Too $hort, Dionne Jackson, Dolla Will, Captain Save'm, and J Spencer. The lyrics talk about their lifestyle in the Bay area, where their game is real contagious and filled with players, innovators, and gees. They go to clubs, ride hauls and strike out in the fall, and teach rappers to ball. Too $hort emphasizes how they taught the rap game to many, and he warns not to bite his game.


Dionne Jackson then sings the chorus, asking if the listener is trying to find some peace of mind or a place to go where true players kick game for show. Vidal Prevost and Ant Banks rap about their way of living and being bosses. Dolla Will talks about keeping new game to spit, and Captain Save'm boasts about his online investments and independent distribution. J Spencer gives a sax solo at the end of the song.


Overall, the lyrics of "Lead the Way" reflect the pride and confidence of the Bay Area rappers and how they pioneered the game for others. The song exudes swag and attitude, as well as a sense of leadership and mentorship.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey man This ain't no harder than drivin a big wheel through a Georgia cotton field, man This ruthless The original game detector Yeah You know what I mean? About you niggas smugglin, switchin, you know what I mean? Runnin off with all my game.. Oh boy All over, man
This game is tough but not tougher than driving through a cotton field. It's merciless, and I can see through your lies and tricks as you try to steal my game. It's a shame, but it's also everywhere.


Oh, who really made this shit possible, nigga? Them Town niggas Eassyde! Now let me take you to the Land that's still the greatest Where the game we display is real contagious It's filled with players, real gees and innovators Beatin on haters like the Oakland Raiders At the club we dance with a gangsta limp Players pop collars and pose like a pimp Strike out in the fall, ridin a haul Now who the hell you thought taught rappers to ball? 10'000 studio sessions Up all night, gotta count your blessings You better take lessons Who you testin? We taught you everything you know, ain't no guessin Like Iceberg Slim and Donald Goines Town niggas from the Bay got it goin on Spittin game, that's what you like So when I'm rappin on the mic, don't bite Biatch
We are the ones who made this game possible. We will take you to the West Coast and introduce you to the most infectious game you have ever encountered. We have innovators, players, and real G's here. We beat the haters the way the Oakland Raiders beat their foes. We know how to dance and strike out riding high. We are OG game players with a history of rapping. We have counted and learned from our blessings. Don't test us; we've taught you everything you know about spittin' game, so don't copy. We are the Bay's own, inspired by literary figures Iceberg Slim and Donald Goines.


Did you know we do this all the time? Are you trying to find some peace of mind? All you need to do is let us lead the way Pimping, this is what we do all day, every day Are you looking for that place to go Where the true players kick game for sho'
We do this all the time. Do you need some guidance or direction? Just let us lead the way. Pimping is what we do all day, every day. We know where the action is, are you looking for a place to go where the real players hang out and kick the game, for sure?


Bosses will be bosses So quick Yeah, it's the new millennium, yeah, Y2Yey We been puttin it down right here in the Bay Keepin new game to spit, what is it? While the game ?proof? your ear ?hustle takin a nap? like they invented it All in your video poppin your collar What is it? That's a Bay thing, take it from Dolla I'ma tell you what's real, ain't no time to play We here to stay, the whole damn Yey, let me sweep away
Bosses will always be bosses, and that's how we roll in the new millennium. We've been spitting game before the Y2K era and up to today. We continue to create new game to kick. We know how to evoke your senses and startle you with new game that you've never heard of before. While other rappers try to keep up, they still can't hustle like they've invented it. If you see us in your video, popping our collars, don't mistake it for something else; it's a Bay Area thing. We do not have time to waste, we mean business. This is our land, and we are here to stay.


I got kids that look up to me, and you can bet I even made on-line investments on the internet With overnight Fed-Ex's and faxes Young producers and C.E.O.'s worldwide makin it happen Independent distribution was the solution For the cd's and computer-generated barcode we was usin Street teams posted at the retail shops Movin units out the moms & pops Either you gon' be with it or without it But us Bay Boys, we gon' be about it This is a everyday way of living for us pimping From doin burn-outs in old school Coupe De Villes To popping x and gettin court dates for shootin to kill Who was the first artist you ever heard to say the 'be-i' And what was the first cd you ever known to keep it p-i Who was the first to work the ???? creases with the Levi's The same soldiers on the frontline claimin Eastside Oakland, known for totin, we showboatin Rockin Roleys in 500's and keep the tires smokin It's rough in the hood tryin to raise your seed want to hide all your problems, blaze the weed A lot of homies is dyin, boy, I gots to live Before I go I better stock a grip for my kids And that's all that counts to me But what it amouts to be Is who will look out for me (If I) didn't turn out to be A gee, laced with game essential I'm tryin to keep my kids from goin through what I went through It's real simple, man Follow the boss and you will never get lost like what Yey Area bosses doin it so big J Spencer
I have kids that look up to me and have invested online. With overnight mailing services, we reach producers and CEOs worldwide who are making it happen. Independent distribution and computer-generated barcodes are our solutions. Street teams posted at retail shops are the backbone of our operations, and we move many units. It's either you are with us or without us. This game is an everyday way of living for us, where we are in old school cars doing burn-outs like Coupe De Villes, popping X, or getting booked for shooting to kill. We epitomize the Bay Area style that stands out and becomes trendsetters. We are known for our role-playing and keeping our tires smoking. It's rough in the hood trying to raise babies, and sometimes, all they want to do is to smoke weed to forget the pains. Many of our friends have lost their lives; hence, I work hard to provide for my children. Through all of this, I aim to keep my kids from experiencing what I did. It's simple, follow the boss, and you will never get lost. The Yay Area bosses continue big on their game.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LIONEL RICHIE, ANTHONY BANKS, KEVIN DICKSON, VIDAL PREVOST, TODD SHAW, GREGORY PHILLINGANES, BRENDA HARVEY-RICHIE, J. MCCORMICK, WILBUR SCOTT

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