Yes Y'All
The Roots feat. Will.I.Am Lyrics


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Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah

Yes y'all, yes y'all, yes y'all
Yes y'all, yes y'all, yes y'all
Yes y'all, yes y'all, yes y'all
Yes y'all, yes y'all, yes y'all
Freak-freak y'all, freak y'all, freak y'all
Freak y'all, freak y'all, freak

To the beats y'all, beats y'all, beats y'all
Beats y'all, beats y'all
And you don't stop, don't stop, don't stop and you don't quit, don't quit, don't quit
And you don't, and you don't, yeah
And you don't stop, don't stop, don't stop and you don't quit, don't quit, don't quit
And you don't stop, alright

Yo, Black's the real, he the thoroughbred for feel
Park the whip, jump out dressed to kill
Hop the charter flight down to Brazil
Ran right into will, "What up, Black?" (What's the deal?)

A cape with a cain, you what's in a name
I got a little bit of change but I'm feelin' the same
Came here for a taste of the finer things
Because the girls look like different months in a magazine

Judging how fast the word go
The probably already know we hang with Sergio
So, let's get a few classy girls, yo
And sip a little wine, anything but merlot

Though, live and let learn, use protekchurn
And twist a little something that's Katherine Hepburn
Fresh to death, still makin'' them heads turn
Still got mine, but you got to get churn, yo

Know what I'm talkin' about?
There it is (there it is)

Yes y'all, yes y'all, yes y'all
Yes y'all, yes y'all, yes y'all
Baby don't you stop, don't you stop, don't you quit, don't you stop
To the beats y'all, beats y'all, beats y'all
Freak y'all, freak y'all, freak y'all

It's the Will.I.am, I'm killin' them
Got flows that float just like helium
These hoes know I'm drillin' 'em
So when feminine's thrown I'm throwin' them

The billin' 'em till I'm rollin' in millions
Gotta flip billions into trillions
Businessly, I'm brilliant
Turn pennies into twenties like the chameleons

But never put a chinchilla on a chick
Karma-style, too legit to quit
Hip-hop on and on and on and break mics constant
Till the break of dawn and

If you want to compete, come compete
Bring and mpc-16, make a big beat
We could take it back to the b-street
We could break, we could rap, do the graffiti, yo

Know what I'm talkin' about?
There it is (there it is)

Yes y'all, yes y'all, yes y'all
Yes y'all, yes y'all, yes y'all
Baby don't you stop, don't you stop, don't you quit, don't you stop
To the beats y'all, beats y'all, beats y'all
Freak y'all, freak y'all, freak y'all

Hey, 2na fish back to business
I hit the track like a sheer act of vengeance
Masked avengers get smacked and injured
Strapped'll get cho' back with some black suspenders

Autographs of the Jurassic crew
Flippin' flashes so fast like a fashion shoot
Classics, spittin' acid the fastest route
Bass'll hit yo face quicker than a passion fruit

Big cheese inflict sick disease
Make hits that'll make thick chicks strip tease
Clicks freeze when the trigger click squeeze
Makin' people in the disco duck like Riq Jeeves

But I ain't going to war wit' y'all
And got no alcoholic beverages to pour for y'all
I'm gonna let these cats get there garbage off
While I crush y'all like Mikhail Gorbachev

Y'all, you know what I'm talkin' about?
There it is (there it is)

Yes y'all, yes y'all, yes y'all
Yes y'all, yes y'all, yes y'all
Baby don't you stop, don't you stop, don't you quit, don't you stop
To the beats y'all, beats y'all, beats y'all
Freak y'all, freak y'all, freak y'all

Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah

Freak y'all, freak y'all, freak y'all
Freak y'all, freak y'all, freak y'all
To the beats y'all, beats y'all, beats y'all
Beats y'all, beats y'all, beats y'all

Baby don't you stop, don't you stop, don't you quit, don't you stop
Baby don't stop, don't stop, don't stop
Baby don't quit, don't quit, don't quit

Baby don't you stop, don't you stop, don't you quit, don't you stop
Don't you ever stop, don't you ever stop
Don't you ever quit, don't you stop, don't you stop
Don't you, don't you ever quit

Don't you stop, don't you stop
Don't you, don't you ever quit

Don't you stop, don't you stop
Don't you, don't you ever quit

Don't you stop, don't you stop
Don't you stop, don't you stop

Don't you stop, don't you stop
Don't you stop, don't you stop

Don't you stop, don't you stop
Don't you stop, don't you stop





Don't you ever
Don't you, don't you ever quit

Overall Meaning

The Roots feat. Will.I.Am's "Yes Y'all" is a lively and rhythmic song with a catchy hook that repeats throughout. The lyrics are delivered in a call-and-response style, with the first half of each verse being repeated as a chorus. The song opens with an enthusiastic "Yeah, yeah, yeah" before launching into the first chorus: "Yes y'all, yes y'all, yes y'all." The song celebrates the beats, with several references to music and rhythm, as well as the pursuit of success and the finer things in life. The chorus repeats several times throughout the song, driving the message home that the party should never stop.


The first verse is delivered by Black Thought, the lead vocalist of The Roots. He boasts about his success, name-dropping his friend Will.I.Am and the famous soccer player Sergio as evidence of his coolness. He also mentions the appeal of beautiful women and good wine. The second verse is taken up by Will.I.Am, who continues the theme of success and fame. He boasts about his ability to create hits and turn his pennies into twenties, as well as his fashion sense. The final verse is delivered by rapper Chali 2na, who talks about his own skills on the mic and references the Jurassic 5, a hip-hop group he was a part of. Overall, the song is an energetic celebration of success and rhythm, with a memorable hook and lively verses.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Expressing excitement or agreement


Yeah, yeah, yeah
Continuing to express excitement or agreement


Yes y'all, yes y'all, yes y'all
Encouraging everyone to participate or agree


Freak-freak y'all, freak y'all, freak y'all
Getting people excited and involved


Freak y'all, freak y'all, freak
Continuing to hype up and energize the crowd


To the beats y'all, beats y'all, beats y'all
Encouraging people to dance and enjoy the music


Beats y'all, beats y'all
Repeating the encouragement to dance and enjoy the music


And you don't stop, don't stop, don't stop and you don't quit, don't quit, don't quit
Encouraging perseverance and determination


And you don't, and you don't, yeah
Reiterating the message of not giving up


And you don't stop, alright
Ending the encouragement with a final statement


Yo, Black's the real, he the thoroughbred for feel
Acknowledging Black's skills and talent


Park the whip, jump out dressed to kill
Arriving somewhere in style


Hop the charter flight down to Brazil
Traveling to Brazil by private plane


Ran right into will, "What up, Black?" (What's the deal?)
Meeting with Will.I.Am and greeting him


A cape with a cain, you what's in a name
Wearing an outfit with distinctive accessories


I got a little bit of change but I'm feelin' the same
Having some money but not feeling any different


Came here for a taste of the finer things
Wanting to experience luxury and extravagance


Because the girls look like different months in a magazine
Noticing attractive women around


Judging how fast the word go
Assessing how things are moving or progressing


The probably already know we hang with Sergio
Realizing that people are aware of their connections and reputation


So, let's get a few classy girls, yo
Deciding to find some sophisticated women


And sip a little wine, anything but merlot
Drinking wine but avoiding a particular type


Though, live and let learn, use protekchurn
Advising to learn from experiences and protect oneself


And twist a little something that's Katherine Hepburn
Rolling a joint or cigarette


Fresh to death, still makin'' them heads turn
Looking good and getting attention


Still got mine, but you got to get churn, yo
Keeping oneself protected financially


Know what I'm talkin' about?
Asking if the message is clear


There it is (there it is)
Affirming the previous statement


Baby don't you stop, don't you stop, don't you quit, don't you stop
Encouraging someone to keep going and not give up


Freak y'all, freak y'all, freak y'all
Maintaining the energy and excitement


It's the Will.I.am, I'm killin' them
Introducing Will.I.Am and highlighting his abilities


Got flows that float just like helium
Having smooth and effortless rhymes


These hoes know I'm drillin' 'em
Impressing and captivating women


So when feminine's thrown I'm throwin' them
Responding in kind to women who show interest


The billin' 'em till I'm rollin' in millions
Making money through his music and success


Gotta flip billions into trillions
Striving for even more financial growth


Businessly, I'm brilliant
Being skilled and intelligent in business matters


Turn pennies into twenties like the chameleons
Being able to multiply small amounts of money effectively


But never put a chinchilla on a chick
Not wanting to use expensive or exotic things to impress women


Karma-style, too legit to quit
Maintaining a positive and authentic lifestyle


Hip-hop on and on and on and break mics constant
Continuing to make music and perform for audiences


Till the break of dawn and
Going all night and into the morning


If you want to compete, come compete
Inviting others to measure up to his skills


Bring and mpc-16, make a big beat
Challenging others to create a standout musical track


We could take it back to the b-street
Referring to the early days of hip-hop and street performances


We could break, we could rap, do the graffiti, yo
Offering various ways to express oneself artistically


Hey, 2na fish back to business
Addressing someone named 2na and getting back to the main topic


I hit the track like a sheer act of vengeance
Approaching music creation with a fierce determination


Masked avengers get smacked and injured
Defeating less skilled or less authentic rappers


Strapped'll get cho' back with some black suspenders
Being well-prepared and protected


Autographs of the Jurassic crew
Signing autographs as part of the rap group


Flippin' flashes so fast like a fashion shoot
Showing off quickly and impressively


Classics, spittin' acid the fastest route
Making memorable and impactful music


Bass'll hit yo face quicker than a passion fruit
Having powerful and bass-heavy beats


Big cheese inflict sick disease
Being a powerful and influential force in the music industry


Make hits that'll make thick chicks strip tease
Producing music that is seductive and alluring


Clicks freeze when the trigger click squeeze
Commanding attention and respect


Makin' people in the disco duck like Riq Jeeves
Getting people to dance and have a good time


But I ain't going to war wit' y'all
Not seeking confrontation or conflict


And got no alcoholic beverages to pour for y'all
Choosing not to engage in drinking or partying


I'm gonna let these cats get there garbage off
Allowing others to express themselves even if he doesn't agree


While I crush y'all like Mikhail Gorbachev
Winning and dominating over others


Y'all, you know what I'm talkin' about?
Asking if others understand his message


Yeah, yeah
Confirming that people are on the same page


Beats y'all, beats y'all, beats y'all
Focusing back on the music and rhythm


Baby don't stop, don't stop, don't you quit, don't you stop
Encouraging perseverance and endurance


Baby don't quit, don't quit, don't quit
Reiterating the message of not giving up


Don't you ever stop, don't you ever stop
Insisting on persistent effort


Don't you ever quit, don't you stop, don't you stop
Encouraging continued determination


Don't you, don't you ever quit
Reiterating the message of perseverance and not giving up


Don't you stop, don't you stop
Encouraging unwavering effort and determination


Don't you ever
Emphasizing that persistence is key




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Joseph Simmons, Darryl Mcdaniels, Benjamin Tucker, Bob Dorough, Will Adams, Charles Stewart, Tariq Trotter

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