No One Can Do It Better
The D.O.C. Lyrics

This is to listen to, so ask not a question
This song is not a suggestion, but a warning that should be heeded without question.

If knowledge is the key, then I think it's time you learn
Knowledge is essential, and it's time for you to learn its value.

For there is not the problem
There is no problem.

So leaders are acknowledged, I don't follow them
I don't follow leaders, I acknowledge them.

I turn into another degree
I strive to achieve a higher level of excellence.

And find the D-O to the see and growing like a tree and
I continue to grow and develop like a tree, reaching new heights.

Complimented much, yeah, but never blushing
I receive many compliments, but I don't let them get to my head.

Hard like a criminal, and I'm subliminal
I'm tough and relentless like a criminal, and my message is subtle but powerful.

In my own right I'm dope cause it's original
I'm amazing in my own right because my work is original and unique.

Funky, unmistakibly so
My music is funky and easily recognizable.

When the vocals are done, then you know
My music speaks for itself and its quality is obvious to all.

It's all a matter of setting a date
The release of my music is simply a matter of determining a date.

For America's most complete artist, but wait
I am America's most complete artist, but there is more to come.

Make sure that you keep the facts in mind
It's important to keep the facts in mind and not stray from reality.

Don't mess with The Great, cause the D.O.C. is like a nine
Don't mess with me, because like a nine, I'm swift and deadly.

With a voice, telling you the bullet's direction
I have a powerful voice that will guide you toward the right direction.

I'm talking murder, but that's another section
I'm not literally talking about murder, that's a whole other topic.

I need to explain by keeping my composure
I need to explain myself calmly and rationally.

There's no jerking a sucker when he knows your
You can't deceive someone who knows you well.

Nothing but a villain, and you'll kill him
If you're nothing but a villain, you'll end up destroying yourself.

So he's in fear, but there ain't no need in spilling
They may be afraid, but there's no need to be violent or aggressive.

Your guts to a nut, no, I am not your equal
I won't stoop to their level, I'm above that.

Meaning your equivalent, I'm all like heaven sent
I'm not your equal, I'm more like an angel in my greatness.

I got it together so clever no one could sever
I'm so together in my greatness that no one can bring me down.

Knowledge is the key, and hard work is the fee
Success requires both knowledge and hard work.

A threat, til the opposition is warned
I'll always be a threat until my opponents are warned and prepared.

As long as a song, cause I was born
I was born to succeed and will continue to do so as long as I'm able.

With instincts to kill, a grave mentality
I have a killer instinct and a deep understanding of life and death.

Over the edge and you say you want to battle me?
Are you really willing to risk everything to try and defeat me?

At your own risk, approach and be hosted
If you dare approach me, be prepared to face the consequences.

But seeing that it's part of a game, you think if you hang
You may think it's a game, but if you enter the arena, be prepared to lose.

Close to The One and you'll claim, but that's lame
Trying to piggyback on my success is a cheap and ineffective way to attain your own goals.

Without an apology, so next time I'm a use a
I won't apologize for my success and next time I'll be even stronger.

Little more force to get the message across
I'll use even more force to make sure my message is heard and understood.

But new to the masses, it's like I'm starting classes
Even though I'm new to some, I'm like a teacher starting classes to educate and enlighten.

Better bet I understand the direction
I understand where I'm headed and what I need to do to get there.

That I'm going, in fact when I'm flowing
I know exactly where I'm going and my flow reflects that certainty.

The news is a constant change from one minute to the next
The news is always changing and evolving rapidly.

I'm different cause I always show flex
I'm different because I'm always willing to adapt to changing circumstances.

And it's essential, that's why I got it together
It's essential to be flexible and adaptable, and I understand that perfectly.

I need to make it understood, the D.O.C. is not a hood
I need to clarify that I'm not from the hood and don't identify with that culture.

Not at all, even though I carry a weapon when I'm stepping
Carrying a weapon doesn't make me a criminal or a member of the hood.

I'm not a murderer, not in the sense that you're a customer
I'm not a murderer or a drug dealer like some people in the hood.

I buy in the system with suckers smoothly bust them
I use my intelligence and skills to outsmart my opponents and succeed within the system.

Opposition is taken and that's a quote from the D.O.C.
I take on anyone who opposes me, and that's a statement directly from me.

And the Doctor cause this ain't no joke
I'm not playing around, and neither is Dr. Dre.

So if you smile, here's the outcome:
If you think this is all a joke, be prepared for the consequences:

Your teeth are gone, your mouth is numb
I'll knock your teeth out and leave you speechless.

Don't get involved, unless you're willing
Don't get involved in a battle with me unless you're prepared to give it everything you've got.

To risk murder by mic when they're illing
To risk being metaphorically killed by my superior skills and lyrical ability.

You gotta be weary, watch for caution, yo be warned
You need to be careful and cautious, because I'm a force to be reckoned with.

By Dre and out the project born
Dr. Dre and I were both born out of the same project, and that's where we got our start in music.

Capable in any and every
I'm capable of succeeding in any situation or circumstance.

Cause yo I get heavy, when introduced to a medly
When I'm given a mix of different challenges, I'm ready to take them on and succeed.

Such is the case before the bass started womping
That's exactly what happened before the beat started pounding.

I had to hook it up with the boys from Compton
I had to team up with Dr. Dre and the other talented artists from Compton to achieve success.

Searched and found the sound and accepted
We worked hard to find and perfect our unique sound, and were eventually successful.

The job of making L.A. well respected
Our goal was to gain respect and recognition for Los Angeles as a music powerhouse, and we achieved that goal.

Of course with the help of the gang that's Ruthless
We couldn't have done it without the help of our loyal and dedicated crew at Ruthless Records.

Peace to the homies as I do what I mean and
Shoutout to all my friends and colleagues who support me as I do what I do best.

MC Ren is in the house, Ice Cube is definitely in the house
MC Ren and Ice Cube are both present and ready to make music.

DJ Yella teach Yella cold with the hoes
DJ Yella is an excellent DJ and has a way with women.

And Eazy E is stupid chilling cause he knows, yo
Eazy E is relaxed and confident because he knows we're all about to make great music together.

No matter who's badder I'll be the dopest forever
Regardless of who else is making music, I'll always be the best and most talented.

By kicking lyrics so clever that
Because my lyrics are so clever and unique,

No one can do it better (Repeat 5x)
No one can match the level of talent and skill that I bring to the table.

Time is dedicated to say peace to the homeboys
I want to take a moment to recognize and thank my friends and colleagues.

My homie Laylaw, MC Ren, Ice Cube, Eazy E
Shoutout to my friends and colleagues Laylaw, MC Ren, Ice Cube, and Eazy E.

DJ Yella, Fresh K, MC Smooth, my homie T-Low
Shoutout to DJ Yella, Fresh K, MC Smooth, and my friend T-Low.

And of course without a doubt, the one and only
And let's not forget Dr. Dre, the one and only.

My DJ Dr. D-are-E most definitely in the house
Lastly, shoutout to my DJ Dr. Dre who is always present and supportive.