Clock Strikes
Timbaland & Magoo Lyrics
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See, them other crews could not figure me
It's the mag and double-ooh, got that fat CD
Buck a crystal, hit a nigga with my blunt philly
Fake MC's getting assed like they eatin' chili
Only way they seem to rap is if they got a philly
Maybe I'm Nicole Brown, 'cause you really kill me
Got away with hittin' me, but you ain't O.J.
When I bumble watch your back 'cause I sting like a bee
This ain't the wild, wild West and you ain't cool Moe Dee
Watch a movie now you think that you really Joe Pesci
You don't want beef with me, like a diaper I'm messy
[Timbaland:]
I'm that laid back brother they call Timbaland
I drive a 850 sometimes a 3-2 Mazda van
You can catch me standin' in my B-boy stance
Or catch me at home watchin' "Who's the Man?"
They call robber, 'cause I pack much heat
Don't call me now, because they dig the way I speaks
I'm like a genie, because I've been trapped in a bottle
I've got more stunts, than that nigga Desperado
Come follow, a mad brother where'll there be no sun
No sun tomorrow, you be sayin', when can we meet? uhh uhh
My offices hours are nine to five
Ain't that right Maganoo, Maganoo? Right... right
[Chorus: Magoo:]
When the clock strikes, half-past two, yeah
They'll be dancin', through the night
Da-da-da, da, da (hey!)
Da-da-da, da, da (ahh!)
Da-da-da, da, da (hey!)
Da da daahhhhhh! (ahh!)
[Repeat]
[Timbaland:]
Now gimme that...
And run with the... (ahh)
Party people are you ready for Tim and Maganoo
As we come, rum & Coke, won't you kick a verse too
[Magoo:]
Yo I'm 'bout to get it started like I'm Hammer then I farted
You retarded if you thinkin' Brandy really broken hearted
I departed doin' dirt, lookin' up your girl's skirt
Keep it Steve Martin style, bustin' loose like a jerk
I get up like, town, gimme don't say no more
Got them scars on my face 'cause my health be poor
You Milli Vanilli, I'm Kurtis Blow like eighty-fo'
No I don't want your girl, she be suckin' my big toe
You get death like row, I take a beanie then I jet
Peace to Tupac, 'cause he was dope as it get
Twisted but you ain't Keith Sweat and shit got hot
Make a block then make a circle then I rock that spot
The rappin' don, I make a dyke go straight
If you think I'm cute, then you up too late
Make no mistake, I'm a question with no answer
Riddle me like the Joker get burnt like Jojo dancer
[Chorus x 3]
The song "Clock Strikes" by Timbaland & Magoo is a classic hip hop track that features bold and confident verses from both the artists. Magoo starts the song off by boasting about his talent and how other crews can't figure him out. He mentions that he can hit a person with his blunt Philly and how fake MCs are getting blasted. He also compares himself to Nicole Brown, saying that he's going to shake up the world like Cassius Clay. Finally, he compares himself to a diaper and talks about how messy he is.
Timbaland, on the other hand, starts his verse by introducing himself and talks about his cars and his B-boy stance. He mentions how he raps like a genie and how he has more stunts than Desperado. He says that his office hours are from nine to five and then addresses Magoo, asking him if he's right.
The chorus of the song is catchy and features the line "When the clock strikes, half-past two, yeah. They'll be dancing, through the night." The song ends with Magoo rapping about doing dirt and getting up like a town. He mentions Milli Vanilli and Kurtis Blow and how he can make a dyke go straight.
Overall, the song is about the artists showing off their skills and talking about how they can't be figured out by other crews. It's a classic hip hop track that showcases the bold and confident style of the 90s and early 2000s.
Line by Line Meaning
See, them other crews could not figure me
Other music groups cannot understand me
It's the mag and double-ooh, got that fat CD
Magoo and Timbaland have a good music CD
Buck a crystal, hit a nigga with my blunt philly
Smoke marijuana and hit someone with a blunt Philly cigar
Fake MC's getting assed like they eatin' chili
Inauthentic rappers are being scrutinized like they're eating chili
Only way they seem to rap is if they got a philly
Unskilled rappers can only perform with the assistance of a Philly cigar
Maybe I'm Nicole Brown, 'cause you really kill me
Magoo is being hurt emotionally and compares it to Nicole Brown's murder
Got away with hittin' me, but you ain't O.J.
Someone hit Magoo without facing consequences, unlike O.J. Simpson
I'm 'bout to shake up the world like Cassius Clay
Magoo is going to revolutionize the world similar to how Muhammad Ali did
When I bumble watch your back 'cause I sting like a bee
Be careful around Magoo because he can hurt you like a bee sting
This ain't the wild, wild West and you ain't cool Moe Dee
The situation is not like the Wild West and the person is not as cool as Moe Dee
Watch a movie now you think that you really Joe Pesci
After watching a movie, someone thinks they are like Joe Pesci
You don't want beef with me, like a diaper I'm messy
Someone doesn't want to argue with Magoo because he can get dirty like a messy diaper
I'm that laid back brother they call Timbaland
Timbaland is a calm person
I drive a 850 sometimes a 3-2 Mazda van
Timbaland drives a car and sometimes a Mazda van
You can catch me standin' in my B-boy stance
Timbaland stands in a B-Boy stance to look cool
Or catch me at home watchin' "Who's the Man?"
At home, Timbaland watches the movie "Who's the Man?"
They call robber, 'cause I pack much heat
Timbaland is called Robber because he carries a lot of guns
Don't call me now, because they dig the way I speaks
People don't want to bother Timbaland because of the way he talks
I'm like a genie, because I've been trapped in a bottle
Timbaland feels like he is trapped like a genie in a bottle
I've got more stunts, than that nigga Desperado
Timbaland has more tricks than the character Desperado
Come follow, a mad brother where'll there be no sun
Join Timbaland to go somewhere where the sun doesn't shine
No sun tomorrow, you be sayin', when can we meet? uhh uhh
Tomorrow will be dark, and someone asks when they can meet Timbaland
My offices hours are nine to five
Timbaland's hours of work are nine to five
Now gimme that...
Timbaland starts a sentence with 'Gimme that...'
And run with the... (ahh)
He continues to speak but is interrupted with a sound reaction
Party people are you ready for Tim and Maganoo
Are people ready to party with Timbaland and Magoo?
As we come, rum & Coke, won't you kick a verse too
As they arrive, they want others to join and rap with them
Yo I'm 'bout to get it started like I'm Hammer then I farted
Magoo is starting something and compares it to MC Hammer and farting
You retarded if you thinkin' Brandy really broken hearted
If someone believes Brandy is truly heartbroken, they are foolish
I departed doin' dirt, lookin' up your girl's skirt
Magoo left while doing something wrong and possibly looking under someone's girlfriend's skirt
Keep it Steve Martin style, bustin' loose like a jerk
Magoo wants to keep it funny like Steve Martin while dancing in a silly manner
You Milli Vanilli, I'm Kurtis Blow like eighty-fo'
Magoo is authentic like Kurtis Blow while comparing someone else to the fake artist Milli Vanilli
No I don't want your girl, she be suckin' my big toe
Magoo doesn't want someone's girlfriend, but she performs a sexual act on him
You get death like row, I take a beanie then I jet
Magoo can kill someone and leave afterward
Peace to Tupac, 'cause he was dope as it get
Magoo gives respect to the rapper Tupac because he was great
Twisted but you ain't Keith Sweat and shit got hot
Things are weird, but not like Keith Sweat, and things got serious
Make a block then make a circle then I rock that spot
Magoo moves around and dances while entertaining people
The rappin' don, I make a dyke go straight
Magoo is so good at rapping that he could make a lesbian become straight
If you think I'm cute, then you up too late
It's too late for someone to think Magoo is attractive
Make no mistake, I'm a question with no answer
Magoo is like a riddle without a solution
Riddle me like the Joker get burnt like Jojo dancer
Magoo is asking people to ask him a difficult question like the Joker, and those who can't answer will be embarrassed like Jojo Dancer
When the clock strikes, half-past two, yeah
Something will happen at 2:30 AM
They'll be dancin', through the night
People will be dancing all night long
Da-da-da, da, da (hey!)
Saying 'hey' with musical sounds
Da-da-da, da, da (ahh!)
Another sound reaction, this time with 'ahh'
Da-da-da, da, da (hey!)
Another 'hey' with sounds
Da da daahhhhhh! (ahh!)
More sound reactions with 'ahh' and 'da'
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MELVIN BARCLIFF, GLEN LARSON, TIMOTHY MOSLEY, STUART PHILLIPS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Hains22
RIP Magoo, easily the most enjoyable rapper on every song he was featured
@shellbranch4879
Swear every verse he has always fireeeee to me
@winterdreams4635
We don’t search for old songs…
we search for old memories.
@coffeehazelnut7019
Decades later people will realize the depth
of this line…..
@everybodywantstoruletherad279
Can I use this? This is incredible. And so true
@robertbrown4335
Shut up but facts
@MtnDewforever
This. Such a short statement that immediately hits home ✌🏽
@CaiCamden2742
Precisely. There are memories in music. They’re music is also the glue that links people of many different races, etc!
@HENNESSEYLOVEORNOTHING
Rest In Peace to the Legendary Magoo 🪽 🕊️ 💐
@kt9856
RIP Magoo, equally offbeat as Timb and Missy which is why y’all are/were so ahead of your time, dope and unique! You will be missed.