Ready or Not
The Fugees/DJ Zinc Lyrics

Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide
I am coming for you and you cannot escape me.

Gonna find you and take it slowly
I will catch you and take my time with you.

Now that I escape, sleepwalker awake (yeah)
I have escaped and now I am awake and aware of the real world.

Those who could relate know the world ain't cake
Those who can relate understand that life is not easy.

Jail bars ain't golden gates
Being imprisoned is not a glamorous or desirable situation.

Those who fake, they break
People who pretend or are insincere eventually fall apart.

When they meet their four-hundred pound mate
When they face the consequences of their actions, they will struggle and suffer.

If I could rule the world (if I ruled the world)
If I had complete control and power over the world.

Everyone would have a gun in the ghetto of course
In the poorest and most dangerous neighborhoods, everyone would have access to guns for self-defense.

When giddyuping on their horse (giddyup)
When riding a horse in a playful way.

I kick a rhyme drinking moonshine
I am rapping and drinking a homemade, high-proof whiskey.

I pour a sip on the concrete, for the deceased
As a sign of respect and remembrance for those who have passed away, I pour out a drink on the ground.

But no don't weep, Wyclef's in a state of sleep
Do not worry or cry, Wyclef is asleep and resting.

Thinking 'bout the robbery that I did last week
Reflecting on the robbery he committed recently.

Money in the bag, banker looked like a drag
After stealing the money, the banker/customer looked unappealing and boring to him.

I wanna play with pelicans from here to Baghdad
Expressing a desire to have fun and enjoy life in every possible place, even war-torn areas.

Gun blast, think fast, I think I'm hit
The sudden sound of gunfire and the shock of realizing he's been shot.

My girl pinched my hips to see if I still exist
His girlfriend is trying to confirm that he's still alive and not a ghost.

I think not, I'll send a letter to my friends
I am not dead, I will contact my friends to let them know.

A Born Again hooligan only to be king again
Referring to himself as a reformed criminal who wants to regain power and control.

Yo, I play my enemies like a game of chess, where I rest
He is strategic and manipulative in dealing with his enemies and takes time to plan and rest.

No stress, if you don't smoke sess, lest
He feels no pressure or worry unless you smoke marijuana around him, in which case he is impacted negatively.

I must confess, my destiny's manifest
He believes that his future is predetermined and bound to happen, whether he likes it or not.

In some Goretex and sweats I make treks like I'm homeless
He dresses like a homeless person to blend in and goes on long walks or hikes.

Rap orgies with Porgy and Bess
He is having wild and reckless parties with a mix of people, including characters from the play Porgy and Bess.

Capture your bounty like Elliot Ness, yes
He will catch and turn you in for a reward, just like Elliot Ness did with Al Capone.

Bless you if you represent the Fu
A positive recognition for those who are part of the Fugees (Fu-Gee-La).

But I'll hex you with some witch's brew
He will curse and bring bad luck to those who are seen as enemies or rivals.

If you're doo-doo, voodoo
If you are incompetent or useless, he will use voodoo magic to have power over you.

I can do what you do, easy, believe me
He is confident that he can do what others do with ease.

Fronting niggas give me hee-bee-gee-bees
People who are fake and insincere make him feel uncomfortable and anxious.

So while you're imitating Al Capone, I'll be Nina Simone
Instead of copying a criminal like Capone, he will instead emulate a talented and inspiring musician like Simone.

And defecating on your microphone
He is overpowering and defeating his musical opponents with his skill and talent.

You can't run away
You cannot escape him or the consequences of your actions.

From these styles I got, oh baby, hey baby
He is confident in his musical creativity and talent.

Cause I got a lot, oh yeah
He has a plethora of skills and abilities.

And anywhere you go (ooh)
Wherever you go, he will still be a force to be reckoned with.

My whole crew's gonna know baby, hey baby
His entire team will be made aware of your actions and the consequences.

You can't hide from the block, oh no
You cannot escape the neighborhood and community, they will always know where you are.

Ready or not, refugees taking over (ready or not)
Refugees are becoming a powerful force in society whether others like it or not.

The Buffalo Soldier, dreadlock Rasta
A proud soldier and Rastafarian with dreadlocks.

On the twelfth hour, fly by in my bomber
Referring to a midnight bombing raid as a symbol of power and control.

Crews run for cover, now they're under pushing up flowers
The crews who were running for cover in fear are now dead and buried.

Superfly true lies, do or die (he's super fly)
Telling the story of a confident and successful person who tells the truth but is also willing to take risks.

Toss me high, only puff lye
Throwing him high in the air as he smokes marijuana.

With my crew from lakay
With his team from their home base (lakay).

I refugee from Guantanamo Bay
He identifies as a refugee from the notorious Guantanamo Bay detention camp.

Dance around the border like I'm Cassius Clay (yessir, yo)
A reference to the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali's famous footwork, suggesting that he is skillful and elusive.

Whoa, yeah, c'mon
An enthusiastic call to action and participation.