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The Pharcyde Lyrics

Let me freak the funk, obsolete is the punk
Allow me to express my unique style and creativity, making traditional forms of music outdated

That talks more junk than Sanford sells
Who speaks nonsense and meaningless words

I jet propel at a rate, that complicate their mental state
I move forward quickly, confusing and challenging their mindset

As I invade their masquerade, they couldn't fade with a clipper blade
Entering their false and insincere acts, they can't handle the truth and remain unscathed

Ten years in the trade is not enough, you can't cut it
Having experience in the industry for a long time doesn't guarantee success, you are not skilled enough

I let you take a swing and you bunted for an easy out
I gave you an opportunity to prove yourself, but you failed and disappointed

I leave emcees with doubt of exceeding
I make other rappers doubt their own abilities to surpass my skill

My name is Bootie Brown and I'm proceeding, leading
I am Bootie Brown and I am moving forward confidently, setting an example for others

They try to follow but they're shallow and hollow
They attempt to imitate me, but they lack depth and substance

I can see right through them like an empty 40 bottle of O.E
I can easily see their true intentions and motives, just like seeing through an empty bottle of beer

They have no key or no clue
They lack the knowledge and understanding to succeed

To the game at all, now they washed up
They have no understanding of the music industry, and now they are irrelevant and unsuccessful

Hung out to dry, stand there looking stupid, wondering why
Left to face the consequences of their ignorance, standing foolishly and questioning their failures

It was the fame, that they tried to get
They pursued fame as their goal

Now they walking around talkin' about represent
Now they boast about representing something or someone

And keep it real, but I got to appeal
They claim to be authentic, but I need to appeal to a larger audience

'Cause they existing in a fantasy when holding the steel
Because they live in a false reality when holding a gun or weapon

Rock-a-bye baby, listen to your heartbeat pumping to a fine
Listen to your own rhythm and inner strength

Ravine of all things, it's the vain of a shrine
Everything in life is connected, it's the superficiality and ego of a place of worship

All missions impossible are possible, 'cause I'm
No task is too difficult for me to accomplish because of my abilities

Headed for a new sector 365
Moving towards a new phase of life, symbolizing a year

Days from now, I'll wipe the sweat from my eye
In the future, I will overcome challenges and difficulties

And each and every true will stick or fall from the skies
Every genuine person or thing will either succeed or fail

Of my cloud nine
In my state of euphoria and happiness

From homies all the way to chicks, no matter how fine
From friends to attractive women, regardless of their physical appearance

Controlling is a swollen way to wreck a proud mind
Having excessive control over someone can damage their self-esteem and confidence

You hold it in your hands and watch a man start crying
Having power over someone can cause them emotional pain and vulnerability

Tear after tear in the puppet man's hands
Crying repeatedly due to being controlled and manipulated by someone else

Every time you take a stance you do the puppet man's dance
Whenever you express an opinion or take action, you are just following someone else's lead

And the world's at a standstill, deep in broken-man's-ville
The world feels stagnant and trapped in a state of brokenness and despair

Trapped in the moat with an anvil, still
Feeling stuck in a dangerous situation with no way to escape

Killing yourself and dogging your health
Harming yourself and neglecting your own well-being

You ain't amphibious, so grab a hold of yourself
You can't adapt to different situations effortlessly, so take control of your own actions

But through my will, my flow still will spill
But with my determination and creativity, my skills will continue to overflow

Toxic slick to shock sick like electrocute
My words and style are powerful and shocking, like being electrocuted

When I execute acutely over the rhythm
When I perform with precision and intensity over the beat

On those that pollute, extra dosages is what I gotta give 'em
I need to give those who spread negativity and impurity an additional dose of truth and reality

Got 'em mad and tremblin'
I have angered and scared them

'Cause I been up in my lab assemblin'
Because I have been working tirelessly in my studio, creating

Missiles to bomb the enemy
Metaphorically, creating powerful music to attack my opponents

Because they envy me and the making of my mad currency
They are jealous of me and the success I have in making money

Currently I think we're in a state of an emergency
Right now, I believe we are in a critical situation

'Cause niggas done sold their souls and now their souls is hollow
Because some people have compromised their integrity for success, and now they lack depth and substance

And I think they can't follow
And I don't think they can keep up with me

They can't swallow the truth because it hurts
They can't accept the reality and truth because it is painful

This is how I put it down, this is my Earth, my turf
This is how I express myself, this is my world, my domain

The worth of my birth is a billion
The value and significance of my existence is immeasurable

And you know what time it is, I'm gonna make a million
And you know what? I will become extremely successful and make a lot of money

I got the supersonic shit that'll blow your mind
I possess extraordinary and mind-blowing skills and talent

Believe it or not, it's so divine
Whether you choose to believe it or not, my abilities are incredible

We all like to welcome you to this here flight
We would like to welcome you to this journey or experience

Now entering fifty thousand feet
Now reaching a great height or level

Get you higher than the sky, all day and all night
Taking you to an elevated state of mind and enjoyment constantly

You have to enjoy the ride
It is important to appreciate and find pleasure in the experience

This is gonna last, at least five minutes of your time
This experience will continue for a significant duration, at least five minutes

But a whole lifetime
But it will have a lasting impact on your entire life

Of the real rides
Of authentic and genuine experiences

Now if you are to look out your right window
If you were to look out of the window on your right

You will see a map that's Labcabincalifornia
You would see a representation of Labcabincalifornia, indicating our current location

Right over there, JD
It is located in that direction, JD

We're just now flying over Hollywood
We are currently flying over the area of Hollywood

Gettin' a good glimpse now
Getting a clear and detailed look

Hold on now
Prepare yourself for what's coming

Little turbulence, little turbulence
We might experience some slight disturbances or difficulties

We're going down, we're going down
We are descending, we are descending

Where's Quentin?
Where is Quentin? (Possibly a reference to Quentin Tarantino, who is known for his movies set in California)

Looks like you're gonna have to grab the parachutes
It seems like you will need to prepare and protect yourself for a safe landing

It's time to drop down on Labcabincalifornia
It's time to descend and arrive at Labcabincalifornia

That'll be the spot, we just blew an engine
That's our destination, but unfortunately, we encountered a problem with one of our engines

We're going down, it's going down
We are descending, the situation is becoming critical

We're going down, it's going down
We are descending, the situation is becoming critical

It's going down, it's going down
The situation is becoming critical

Mc's are phony, it's going down
Rappers are fake and dishonest, the situation is becoming critical

Only the real survive, only the real survive
Only those who are authentic and genuine can withstand and succeed

That's why we gotta drop it
That's why we need to release and share our true selves

Only the real survive, only the real survive
Only those who are authentic and genuine can withstand and succeed

That's why we gotta stop it
That's why we need to put an end to the fakeness and phoniness

Drop, drop
Descending, falling

Stand strong, drop
Remain resilient and determined, even during challenging times

Yeah, infinity
Yes, endless possibilities

Thousand feet
Great altitude

Nine hundred feet
High altitude

Five hundred feet
Moderate altitude

Zero, ground zero
Starting point, level ground