I'm Out Deah
The Roots Lyrics


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Uh, the molecular mass
Of that rhythmic ass grass
Is organic hip-hop jazz
That you are all about to witness
Groovy units check it out

The nappy cat, Black Thought, digs the NasteeFatJazz
Artifacts and cardiac cerebral action
Retro is my Roots for my peoples with the plats and
Braids are twist clean, cuts or fros beneath the hats and
Do the dance, does I boogie backs to relax I does
Concentrate, it's not be natural as the grass
Hail the exit-in and let's begin yo take a dip and soul
I spill the normal knot yo kid I got that for your ass
Slips and I drips like butta
Melodic mad noise if you dig it peace to ya
If not, catch a lift to the level of my mental for a smidgen
Of my spirit just a little dab'll do ya
Your butts to the cuts dig the buds of my killa
Rememberin the hot, dolla parties of the cellar
I'm deep, ghetto child of some chocolate, complected
Groovy head to toe, plus crazy cooler than vanilla
I catch a slap five from my man, that's my mellow
Unique style I speak be the goods that I petal
I'm stoned blam, to the known, known around the city
Of Philly that's my home, for makin wack rappers settle
It bein that I'm blem, kid I kicks, in the mix
Rhythm be the quick, fix from the sticks of my Brother
A lot of kids, diss these days I'm not amazed
Cause I pays no, mind and lift the roof off the, mutha

Just because I'm out deah
I say peace to all my peoples who be out deah
To hip cats and nappy sweets you're crazy out deah
Just like my Foreign Objects because you're out deah
Just like that sister ? you know you're out deah
Just like the man, Manifest, you know you're out deah
Just like my cousin Shawn G, you're crazy out deah
To Butterfly like dat, you know you're out deah
To get up out!

Brainiac, Black's the mind, color funk, fuse the gut
I catch the what's when I kick it
Mysterious the maker of the raps crazy naps so I lacks
The cut, and got a fro but can't pick it
C-Not's my nigga knows the news of the nappy cats
Crowns and kicks, and how it ease the mind
Yo freak freak ya don't ya don't stop
Cause The Roots got the body rock shit
With the twist for your spine, bring it back
Fat is my flow that's fluidic
The critics ain't with it, then their domes is beneath
We be the Funk, Four mind as one umm, Crumbs um
He told us peace, it was against his beliefs
We couldn't live with him cool, with that out we gon' sprout
The record of The Roots to show my attitude is out
I'm on some crazy linear shit, takin a hit during my set
To let, these niggas know what I'm about
I'm all about the funk, that's relaxed for your state of mind
Snaps is cool, if layin back is the ever
The unity of Bootsee's grin, growin, cause the juice began
As just deuce, groovy flaves that taste, blam together
I likes that, so doin Bobby Mick, ain't ridic', to this
In fact, that's the pen, hey yo direct
From The Tunnels Never Never via satellite
Here comes The Roots, now dig the shits I said

To all my peoples, cause I'm out deah
Just like the group The Rhythmic Tricks because you're out deah
And the group The Soul Plants yeah you're out deah
Just like I said, Remedy is crazy out deah
To ? and Tin-Tin, I think you're out deah
And to my son whose name is Crumbs you know you're out deah
I'm Black Thought to the beat and yo I'm out deah
And yo my group is called The Roots because we're out deah
To get up out

Uh, abstract organic artistry
Thought is he, that I be
Gravity does not hold me down
As I rise from the ground into sound
Melting browns drip like wax
Building blocks, nappy cat
Blazes acts, filling facts
Mental sax, sweet mental sax
Sweet mental horn, taking the physical form
of a storm of abnorm-ality, re-ality's
lo-cality, vo-cality, low calorie not




I got the fat shit y'all
I got the fat, shit, y'all

Overall Meaning

The Roots’ song “I’m Out Deah” contains a mix of jazz, funk, and hip-hop that celebrates Black culture through intricate and intelligent wordplay. The first line of the first verse, “Uh, the molecular mass of that rhythmic ass grass is organic hip-hop jazz” references marijuana, a motif throughout the song, and showcases the intricate wordplay that is present throughout the entire track. Black Thought speaks in a style that is reminiscent of jazz musicians, and his lyrics often move through themes of the creative process, the old school culture, and his own views on the music industry. He asserts his roots and pride in his Black culture, while also criticizing the current industry that tries to suppress these roots.


The song's outro speaks to the community and unity shared within the culture of Black music. Black Thought mentions a list of individuals and groups, showing the importance of their contributions to the genre. The song is a testament to the fact that Black music’s history is rooted in nuance and intricacy, and celebrates the importance of embracing an authentic, organic sound. The song is not only a celebration of the Roots’ own history but also of the rich traditions of Black culture more broadly.


Line by Line Meaning

Uh, the molecular mass
This music is complex and unique, like a scientific concept such as molecular mass.


Of that rhythmic ass grass
The music is like a plant that grows and flows, like a type of grass.


Is organic hip-hop jazz
This is a fusion of hip-hop and jazz with a natural and authentic feel.


That you are all about to witness
You are about to hear and experience something special and unique.


Groovy units check it out
Listen to the music and feel its groove.


The nappy cat, Black Thought, digs the NasteeFatJazz
The artist Black Thought enjoys and appreciates a specific type of jazz called NasteeFatJazz.


Artifacts and cardiac cerebral action
The music is art and stimulates the heart and brain.


Retro is my Roots for my peoples with the plats and
The Roots are a throwback to an earlier time and culture of African American people who wore their hair in plaits or dreadlocks.


Braids are twist clean, cuts or fros beneath the hats and
The artist is describing different hairstyles that African Americans wear, and how they look neat and tidy under their hats.


Do the dance, does I boogie backs to relax I does
The music is meant to be danced to, and it helps the artist to relax.


Concentrate, it's not be natural as the grass
The artist needs to focus and concentrate on his craft to be successful, just like how grass grows naturally.


Hail the exit-in and let's begin yo take a dip and soul
The artist is calling out a specific venue called the Exit-In where he wants to start his performance and get the crowd involved.


I spill the normal knot yo kid I got that for your ass
The artist has a unique talent and style that he will share with the crowd.


Slips and I drips like butta
The artist's flow is smooth and effortless like melting butter.


Melodic mad noise if you dig it peace to ya
The music is both melodic and noisy, and the artist sends positivity to those who appreciate it.


If not, catch a lift to the level of my mental for a smidgen
If the listener doesn't enjoy the music, they can try to understand and appreciate the artist's mental state and what it takes to create this type of music.


Of my spirit just a little dab'll do ya
The artist's spirit is strong and influential, and even a small amount can make a difference.


Your butts to the cuts dig the buds of my killa
The artist wants the audience to move to his beats and enjoy his music.


Rememberin the hot, dolla parties of the cellar
The artist is reminiscing about past parties that were full of energy and excitement.


I'm deep, ghetto child of some chocolate, complected
The artist has a deep connection to his ghetto roots and his skin is richly colored like chocolate.


Groovy head to toe, plus crazy cooler than vanilla
The artist is confident and cool, with a groovy style and unique flavor.


I catch a slap five from my man, that's my mellow
The artist has a friend or bandmate who is like family to him.


Unique style I speak be the goods that I petal
The artist has a distinct and original style that he is selling to the audience.


I'm stoned blam, to the known, known around the city
The artist is well-known in his city and feeling confident and inspired.


Of Philly that's my home, for makin wack rappers settle
Philly is the artist's home where he has established himself as a musician and has influenced other rappers to improve their skills.


It bein that I'm blem, kid I kicks, in the mix
Even though the artist has some flaws, he is skilled and successful in his career.


Rhythm be the quick, fix from the sticks of my Brother
The artist's rhythm is like a medicine or fix for himself and his friends.


A lot of kids, diss these days I'm not amazed
The artist is unimpressed with younger rappers who disrespect other artists.


Cause I pays no, mind and lift the roof off the, mutha
The artist ignores the haters and continues to make great music that excites audiences.


Just because I'm out deah
The artist is confident in who he is and what he has accomplished.


I say peace to all my peoples who be out deah
The artist sends his love and respect to all the people who support and appreciate his music.


To hip cats and nappy sweets you're crazy out deah
The artist acknowledges and appreciates people who are cool and confident in their own style.


Just like my Foreign Objects because you're out deah
Foreign Objects, another musical group, is also unique and confident.


Just like that sister ? you know you're out deah
The artist recognizes a sister who is like him in her confidence and style.


Just like the man, Manifest, you know you're out deah
The artist recognizes another man named Manifest who is also unique and confident.


Just like my cousin Shawn G, you're crazy out deah
The artist recognizes his cousin Shawn G as being confident and different.


To Butterfly like dat, you know you're out deah
The artist recognizes someone named Butterfly for being confident and cool.


Brainiac, Black's the mind, color funk, fuse the gut
The artist is smart and creative with a funky and unique style.


I catch the what's when I kick it
The artist knows when to switch up his style and create something new.


Mysterious the maker of the raps crazy naps so I lacks
The artist is mysterious and creative, with a unique style that is hard to match.


The cut, and got a fro but can't pick it
The artist has a unique hairstyle that is hard to maintain.


C-Not's my nigga knows the news of the nappy cats
The artist has a friend named C-Not who understands the culture and style of nappy cats.


Crowns and kicks, and how it ease the mind
The artist appreciates wearing a crown and comfortable shoes, and how it helps him relax.


Yo freak freak ya don't ya don't stop
The artist encourages people to let loose and enjoy the music without stopping.


Cause The Roots got the body rock shit
The Roots are known for making music that is exciting and easy to dance to.


With the twist for your spine, bring it back
The artist's music has a twist and unique flavor that excites people and encourages them to come back for more.


Fat is my flow that's fluidic
The artist has a smooth and effortless flow that is still powerful.


The critics ain't with it, then their domes is beneath
If critics don't like the artist's music, then their opinions are not important or influential.


We be the Funk, Four mind as one umm, Crumbs um
The artist's group, The Roots, are all connected and think alike, with Crumbs being another artist in the group.


He told us peace, it was against his beliefs
The artist and his group were once told to be peaceful, but it went against their beliefs and style.


We couldn't live with him cool, with that out we gon' sprout
The artist and his group can't conform to someone else's style or beliefs, so they will continue to create their own unique sound.


The record of The Roots to show my attitude is out
The Roots's music reflects the artist's unique attitude and style.


I'm on some crazy linear shit, takin a hit during my set
The artist is taking some risks and being creative during his performance.


To let, these niggas know what I'm about
The artist wants the audience to understand and appreciate his unique style and attitude.


I'm all about the funk, that's relaxed for your state of mind
The artist's music is all about the funky grooves that help people relax and feel good.


Snaps is cool, if layin back is the ever
Snap music is cool if someone wants to lay back and relax.


The unity of Bootsee's grin, growin, cause the juice began
Bootsee's grin represents unity and growth, which is encouraged by the music.


As just deuce, groovy flaves that taste, blam together
The music is a fusion of different styles that blend together to create something new and exciting.


I likes that, so doin Bobby Mick, ain't ridic', to this
The artist likes the fusion of different musical styles, and fellow artist Bobby Mick feels the same.


In fact, that's the pen, hey yo direct
The artist expresses himself through his music and is direct in his message.


From The Tunnels Never Never via satellite
The artist's music is coming from an underground or hidden place to reach a wider audience.


Here comes The Roots, now dig the shits I said
The Roots are about to perform, and the audience should pay attention to the artist's lyrics and style.




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Mike Ball


on Proceed V (Da Beatminerz remix)

So after purchasing “Do You Want More” the day it dropped, my guy the upped me from jump (pass the popcorn obvi) found this join on a European release and pressed play…the rest is history. But there in lies my question…what IS the history, the story on how, where, when, this was created? I need to know for context. Drop a link if there is one out there PLEASE! V 5 is a masterpiece!

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