Pump Me Up
The Furious Five Grandmaster Melle Mel Lyrics

Rappers might be willin but they ain't able
I am the king of the rappers, born to defeat all challengers.

Cause I was their king straight from my cradle
I have had a natural talent for rapping from birth.

I screamed and hollered and shook my rattle
Even as a baby, I was practicing and developing my skills.

And dreamt of defeating them all in battle
It has always been my desire to be the best rapper and defeat all others.

There was no food in my silver spoon
I did not come from a privileged background.

So I grew up hard and I grew up soon
I learned to be self-sufficient and independent at a young age.

I'm a righteous king but I'm hungry too
While I have achieved success as a rapper, I am still striving for more.

And I eat up chumps that rap like you
I am able to easily defeat other rappers who are not as skilled as me.

Then I met this shark and his name was Jaws
I faced a strong opponent named Jaws.

He was biting my rhymes like y'all bite yours
Jaws was copying my style and trying to defeat me with it.

I starting writing my rhymes the shark grew and grew
I improved my rapping abilities to surpass Jaws.

But I was writing more rhymes than the shark could chew
I was able to outdo Jaws with my superior skills and creativity.

The shark got sick and then he exploded
Jaws was unable to handle my talent and lost to me.

Cause he didn't realize that my rhymes was loaded
Jaws did not understand the full power and strength of my rapping ability.

They flew in the air and into the sea
My rhymes spread far and wide, becoming well-known and respected.

And the whole universe knew that the king was me
I became recognized as the greatest rapper in the world.

I'm not a laser beam or a diamond mine
I am a rapper, not a material object or commodity.

Or a platinum watch or some vintage wine
My worth cannot be measured in terms of luxury items.

Not a pocket full of pearls I'm a oil well
My value comes from my talent and creativity, not my possessions.

Like black gold baby I'm Melle Mel
I am a valuable and highly sought-after rapper, like oil.

And to all the fly girls I come off hard
I am highly attractive to women and present myself with confidence.

The slightest wink or nod makes me your god
I have a powerful and charismatic presence that draws people to me.

All my problems are small so my pockets are large
I have achieved great success and wealth through my rapping career.

When I walk in the door Oh baby I'm in charge
I have a commanding presence and take control of any situation.

Treat ladies like jewels and diamond rings
I treat women with respect and care, as if they were valuable items.

On my fingers on my arms on everything
I adorn myself with fine jewelry and other luxurious items.

On the streets oh my Jesus! I can't be beat
My reputation as a rapper is unmatched and I am highly respected in the hip-hop community.

So don't ask where's the beef baby here is the meat
I am the real deal and do not need to prove myself to anyone.

I'm gonna give you some soap a towel and a cup
I am going to help you clean up your act and elevate your rapping skills.

Cause the bum emcees are all washed up
I am going to improve the skills of other rappers who are not as talented as me.

Put your women on the line with the rest of my crew
I am going to compete with other rappers for the affection of women.

So I can make love to her and annihilate you
I will use my superior rapping skills to maintain my dominance over other rappers in all aspects of life.

I'm like the genie in your lamp
I am a powerful and magical presence, like a genie.

A face on your stamp
I am worthy of being recognized and immortalized, like a face on a stamp.

The hip hop rocker
I am a talented and innovative rapper.

The microphone champ
I have proven myself to be the best rapper in the world.

Got a knock out voice
My voice is powerful and captivating.

Like a Rolls Royce
My voice is smooth and luxurious, like a Rolls Royce car.

Gotta rank as number one
My skills and talent have earned me the top spot in the rap game.

To be the people's choice
I am widely recognized and respected by fans of hip-hop music.

Cause you can hum a ding then you can hum a dong
Rapping is like playing a friendly game of ping pong.

Its just like the friendly game of ping pong
Rappers take turns trading verses like a game of ping pong.

When you hitting the ball upside the paddle
Sometimes, one rapper will outdo the other with an especially clever verse.

It's just like cowboy riding on a saddle
Rapping takes skill and practice, like riding a horse.

Up above your head is the flash of light
The excitement of a great rap performance is palpable, like a flash of light.

Cause I can rock to the beat on any God given night
I am always ready to perform and show off my rapping skills.

Like to rock like to roll like to entertain
I am a natural performer and love to entertain crowds with my rapping.

While my car's outside you're waiting for the train
I have achieved great success through my rapping career and can afford luxury items like a car, while others are still struggling.

The train to the bus the bus to whatever
Some people may have to take multiple forms of transportation to get where they need to go.

And I'm the type of MC to rock in any type of weather
I am a skilled and versatile rapper who can perform in any conditions or situations.

I'm the bow legged brother there'll never be another
I am unique and incomparable in my style and talent as a rapper.

I bought a mansion for my mother
I have achieved great financial success through my rapping career and was able to buy my mother a luxurious home.

I got a certain cool that breaks the rules
I have a rebellious attitude and style that sets me apart from other rappers.

That get me paid and a lot of jewels
My talent and success have brought me great wealth and luxury items.

And the women I'm calling day and night
I am a desirable and attractive man who receives attention from many women.

That's proof I'm getting mine like a thief in the night
My success and wealth are evidence that I am able to achieve my goals through hard work and talent, similar to a thief who steals what they want.

Because Scorp is known as the singer
My nickname is Scorp and I am known for my rapping abilities and style.

The quiet storm that lover didn't linger
I am a powerful presence and attractive to many women, known for my smooth and captivating style.

I will not change cause its in my blood
My talent and passion for rapping are innate and cannot be changed or replicated.

I'm like dynamite and you a rappin dud
My talent and creativity as a rapper are explosive and powerful, while others are lacking.

And if the future is here in the making
The future of hip-hop music and its evolution is happening now.

Then why I can't be part of the taking
I am at the forefront of the evolution of hip-hop and will continue to be successful and influential.

Cause you know I like cars and fancy women
My success has afforded me the ability to indulge in luxury items and relationships with attractive women.

That give me good love in the beginning
I am able to enjoy the excitement and passion of new relationships with beautiful women.

Bubble bath and candle lights
I enjoy indulging in luxury items and experiences like a bubble bath and candlelit dinners.

And girls saying Scorp you alright?
Women are attracted to me and enjoy my company and attention.

So stop standing there
Take action and come experience the excitement of being around me and my talent.

Cut the bum emcees are all washed up
Other rappers who are not as skilled as me are no longer relevant and worth battling against.

Put your women on the line with the rest of my crew
I am confident in my ability to attract and win over women and will prove it by competing with my crew.

So I can make love to her and annihilate you
I will prove my superiority over other rappers and win over women through my talent and charisma.

Pump, pump ( me up!) me what? (me up!)
I am calling for my fans and supporters to energize me and cheer me on as I continue to dominate the rap game.

Pump, pump, pump, pump me up!
I am confident in my talent and success and am asking my fans to support and amplify me even further.