THE ANTHEM
The Lootpack Lyrics

If you're not flipping cuts like DJ Romes Well then you're not representing with the LP
If you don't scratch records like DJ Romes, you can't claim to be part of the Lootpack collective.

If you're not dropping tracks like Madlib Well then you're not representing with the LP
If you're not producing music like Madlib, you can't claim to be part of the Lootpack collective.

Well if you're not kicking styles like Wild Child When then you're not representing with the LP
If you're not rapping like Wild Child, you can't claim to be part of the Lootpack collective.

But if you're not supporting hardcore hip hop Well then you're not a real hip hop MC
If you don't appreciate and support true hip hop music, you can't be considered a legitimate MC.

If you're not in tune to this total bliss Now a days a lot of rappers I like to diss
If you don't understand and appreciate the true essence of hip hop, I have a tendency to criticize you.

'cause yo, all up in your songs you be talkin' bout your glocks (what?) But then you change 'cause you can't be the same around the clock
You frequently talk about your gun in your lyrics, but you act differently when you're not in the spotlight.

You be actin' like a Amazon when the camera's on But when the camera's off, you be actin' soft
You take on a tough persona when you're being filmed, but you're actually quite weak.

'cause you be in that mental state, thinking that ya great But everywhere around the gates people saying that ya fake
You have an inflated ego and believe you're great, but the reality is that most people think you're a fraud.

Like dropping out of weight while you're trying to have your cake But ya jams ain't got no weight and many niggas won't debate
You're trying to do too many things at once and you end up with weak music that nobody wants to discuss.

(Hey, how we do?) we keep it hot like Benihana (word) With no drama, while you try to bite like a piranha
Our music is always fresh and appealing, whereas you're always trying to copy our style.

I'll make you wanna...
I'll energize and excite you with my music.

...bounce, bounce when you come to see the Pack I'mma carbonate ya flow 'cause yo' style be sounding flat
Our music will make you want to dance and move, as opposed to your flat and lifeless style.

Jack A.K.A. constructor of a rhyme on a track Conducted by Madlib invade ya face like blah
Jack is really good at crafting a great rap verse, and Madlib's production is so overpowering that it will hit you hard.

Bring it back as I rock it slow, with my lip socket lyrics, scratch as I rock a show with simultaneous functions we create 'cause we're the sure shot
I'll recite my verses slowly and clearly, while simultaneously scratching the record to create a dynamic and exciting show that is guaranteed to impress.

The flow got you all hypnotized but if you're not...
My rap style is so captivating that it will leave you spellbound, but if you don't meet our criteria...

Yo, Wild Child straight rearranging on ya drums Ya niggas from the slums step up ya want to hum
Wild Child is really good at playing the drums and is always experimenting with new rhythms. If you're from the rough part of town, you'll appreciate and enjoy his music.

As I take ya ass way back when blacks was like chilling (To late for that now) Why? (Brothers mad killing)
I'm going to remind you of the good old days when black people were relaxed and didn't resort to violence. Unfortunately, that's no longer the case.

Yo, I live in hip hop day to day because I feel it Can't understand wack MC's out there, they try and kill it
Hip hop is such a big part of my life that I live and breathe it every day. I can't stand the MCs who don't have a true appreciation for the genre and don't put in the effort to make quality music.

I'll steal it, take it home, package it and seal it Bring it out on a daily basis and fry it on a skillet
I'll take other people's music, remix it, and sell it like it's my own. I'll release it frequently and make it hot like a freshly cooked meal.

Question: Will it, will it last forever? Can't compare it to the past...never!
I wonder if my music will stay popular forever, but I know that it will never be the same as the legendary music of the past.

Most people now a days talk about representing They strictly smoking Philly's, acting ill, getting bent and
Most people nowadays talk a big game about being part of the hip hop scene, but really they're just smoking cigars and acting like they're tough.

The ways of the industry's mad shady tinted (yeah) Most niggas tripping off the ill joints we invented (right)
The music industry is very corrupt and deceitful. We created a lot of great songs, but most people don't appreciate it.

Whether you're in L.A., Texas or Trenton Alaska, Nebraska, Japan you have ta Know the difference from a fake MC to a real MC Before you play that Loot Pack CD
No matter where you're from, you have to be able to distinguish between someone who is trying to ride the hip hop wave and someone who is a truly talented and dedicated MC before you listen to our music.