Flashbacks
The Gift Of Gab Lyrics

Welcome back to the days and the times of old
We are going back to reminisce about the past and the good old days.

Welcome back to the classic stories that's been told
We are going to revisit the famous stories that are still relevant in the present times.

Welcome back to diamond back whites painted chrome
We are revisiting the classic cars with the shiny white wheels and chrome rims.

Back when life was way more simple is all
Those were the days when life was simpler, and we did not have to deal with the complexities of today's world.

Welcome back to 5-0-1 and acid wash jeans
We are going back to the era of the classic Levi's jeans and the trend of acid wash jeans.

If you had tough skins you didn't want to be seen
Tough skins jeans were not considered fashionable back then and were avoided by the people who cared about their looks.

Welcome back to cap session till the sun went down
We used to play basketball for hours and cap (brag) about our skills until it got dark outside.

Slap box your way before you ever left the town
Slap boxing was a way of settling disputes, and we used to do it before moving out of town.

Welcome back to one on one fight with no grounds
Fighting used to happen without any specific reasons, and it was usually a one-on-one affair.

Bein' fired fat boy signing session in tower
We reminisce about the times when we would hang out and freestyle rap sessions, with someone playing the role of the 'fat boy.'

Run DMC, Houdini my first rap album
We are revisiting the time when we got introduced to rap music and our first rap albums, like the ones from Run DMC and Houdini.

Brush groove, back when Run asked the crowd who's house
Brushing the groove was a style of dance, and this line references the classic Run DMC song where they engage the crowd with the lyrics 'Whose house? Run's house!'

Breaking one, breakin' two beats street wild style
This line recalls the days of breakdancing where people would dance to the beats of hip hop music, often improvising their moves.

Jackin' five Christmas playin' on your radio dial
Jackin' is a radio term that refers to playing songs back-to-back. This line refers to the memories of listening to Christmas songs on the radio.

Welcome back to the crush on a girl next door
We are recalling the crushes we had on the girls living next door.

Fifth period in homeroom passin back notes
This line evokes the nostalgic memories of passing notes to our friends in school during the homeroom period.

Welcome back to family barbecues every month
We are revisiting the memories of monthly family gatherings where we engaged in barbecuing and enjoyed each other's company.

Sometimes there would be arguments but it was all love
We acknowledge that there would be disagreements and arguments in family gatherings, but at the end of the day, we were all a part of a family that loved each other.

Welcome back to coasters and karate shoes
We are revisiting the popular fashion items of the past, such as the leather coasters and karate-style shoes.

The great space coaster no ganoos(?) is good ganoos(?)
This line references a classic children's program from the '80s called The Great Space Coaster, with the lyrics 'No ganoos is good ganoos' being one of its famous catchphrases.

Way before you ever had a sip of your first booze
These memories date back to the days before we started drinking alcohol.

Drunk off life the simple things kept you amused
We used to get intoxicated with the simple pleasures of life, and we reminisce about those happy times.

Welcome back to box cuts and jags
We are revisiting the popular hairstyles of the past- the box cut and jagged cuts.

Jheri curl activate a rock in the plastic bag with a hat on the top
This refers to the time when the Jheri curl hairstyle became popular, which involved using a chemical activator to set the curls. People would often wear a plastic bag on their head to keep the curls intact.

When niggas started to sag and gang bang
This line recalls the time when the sagging of pants and gang activity was becoming popular in urban culture.

Even if you didn't you had to claim
People would often falsely claim to be a part of a gang for social acceptance or protection, even if they weren't really involved in any gang activity.

Rockin' corduroy hats with a crease on top
Corduroy hats with creases were in fashion back then, and people would usually wear them to make a style statement.

Stealing fake gazelles out of the local thrift shop
This line talks about the trend of stealing fake gazelle shoes from the nearby thrift shops as they were a popular and pricey item at that time.

Welcome back to summer time expos in the park
We are revisiting the memories of summer fairs and events held in the local parks.

Beach cruisers padded with the black foam on the bars
We recall the memories of riding beach cruisers with the padded black foam on the handlebars.

Welcome back cotter good times what happening now
This line refers to popular TV shows from the past, like Welcome Back Kotter and Good Times, which are still relevant today.

Sanford and son, the Cosby show that my momma
This refers to the popular TV programs of the past- Sanford and Son and The Cosby Show, which were widely enjoyed by many people, including the artist's mother.

Gucci sweatshirt light blue furry ??
This line refers to the trend of wearing Gucci sweatshirts, often in light blue color and a furry texture.

The feel of Mickey Mouse shirt that said yo baby yo
This recalls the feeling of wearing a Mickey Mouse shirt with the phrase 'yo baby yo' written on it, which was quite fashionable back then.

Spuds McKenzie pee wees dance doin' the rutt
This line refers to the popular Bud Light beer marketing campaign featuring a dog named Spuds McKenzie, and the 'peewee dance' that was done to the jingle. 'Doin' the rutt' is a reference to dancing to the popular song called 'Rapper's Delight.'

Robocop, cabbage patch fake id in the club
This line refers to the popular movies of the past like Robocop, and the Cabbage Patch dance that was popular at the time. The line also talks about using fake IDs to get into clubs.

African medallion school days do the right thing
This line references the trend of wearing African medallions as a symbol of black pride at the time, and the classic Spike Lee film called 'Do the Right Thing'.

I get raw still number one microphone fiend
This is a reference to the Rakim song called 'Microphone Fiend' and praising his own rap skills as being at the top of the charts ('I get raw still number one.').