Being heavily influenced by old school hip hop, they conform to the original basics of rap music; turntablism and MCing. Their DJ, Young Einstein, forms the backbone of the group; he is renowned for performing very complex scratches both on the record and live, unlike in most modern rap where the DJ has been pushed to the back in order to emphasize the MC. He is also the owner of a famous 'Dookie Gold Chain' which is the subject of the groups song 'Eye On The Gold Chain' and is donned by Einstein during most live performances of the track. They are renowned for their live shows in which they perform various antics on stage and interact with the crowd getting them very hyped and affording them the reputation as brilliant live performers.
Their song Smack was featured on Tony Hawk's Project 8, In game and also as skater Paul Rodriguez Jr.'s Footage Soundtrack.
In 2012 group member Dizzy Dustin appeared on UK Hip Hop artist Ricta's debut album Snacks & Deception.
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Left Behind
Ugly Duckling Lyrics
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Like your harry derrière where the sun don't shine
Tom Slick on the track but the streets are mine
And thanks to Einstein I got beats to rhyme
Designed like a porcupine, untouchable
I'm a full course meal, you're a Lunchable
This beat will self-destruct
in five, four - Diz, hold up~!
I was giggin with the beat 'til my shoe flew off
As I rock with better timin than a metronome
To set the tone, lookin for respect alone
On the throne puttin in work like Solomon Burke
To take over the world like an Ottoman Turk
Butterball's unlikely to rock shows nightly
To wild but excite then I'm mild like Sprite be
I run through your city like a bullet train
And blow the roof off like a hurricane
I'm sick so sick I got my own disease
The doc said I had a case of flow with ease
In a hundred degrees, I blow my nose and sneeze
I'm so cold they call me cool breeze
You're doin downhill like an avalanche
And you're full of more bull than a cattle ranch
Yup, you the cat who said that we were through
Too old school, need to do somethin new
You're slippin like I threw out a banana peel
on the ground or you can kneel to the man of steel
As I speed through the sky with the bird's eye view
And you must be high like a nerd's IQ
Do yo homework, press rewind
You better go back before you get left behind
Left behind, you get left behind
Left behind, you better hurry up and get left behind
I spit quick like a lizard's lick
And slick as if I was the grand wizard Rick
Hit with the fans, me and Diz Mark man
To split command, cause panic like a shark's fine
When the beat starts, stop beatin hearts
Teeth extremely sharp, comin at your meaty parts
Makin a mess out of discotheques
The crowd crazed like I got Gizmo wet
I dibbled and dabbled on roads less traveled
I kicked up dust and kicked up gravel
No Sleep 'Til Brooklyn as well as Seattle
Young Einstein with the funky piano
And I'm on the mic like Mick Jagger's lips
U.D.'s all that and a bag of chips
You can't get with this like you might slip a disc
Better take it as a warning like I slit my wrists
Like Heavy D, Steady B, rappin is my pedigree
People lookin dead at me, rhymes roll readily
I hold it down like a paperweight
To make 'em happy like I baked a cake
See I can take a break and mold it to shape
Cause when I'm rippin
and my word is like an iceberg, here's the tip of it
A little message, I hope we get through
So you move like a fetus in the fallopian tube
I'm full strength like a cyclops eyedrops
I got support like high tops
I keep the mic hot 'til you turn the lights off
Then I'm nocturnal like a nighthawk (CAW~!)
Swoop down when I search for prety
You better run and hide from the words I say
I keep it tighter than cornrows
And I'ma stop rappin when the horn blows
Left behind, you get left behind
Left behind, you better hurry up and get left behind
Left behind, you get left behind
Left behind, you better hurry up and get left behind
In "Left Behind," Ugly Duckling raps about the importance of staying ahead of the game and not getting left behind. They use metaphors and similes to convey their message, such as comparing their flow to their own disease and their timing to a metronome. The song also features playful wordplay, like "you're doin downhill like an avalanche" and "I got support like high tops."
They also boast about their musical abilities, with Tom Slick claiming the streets as his own and thanks to Einstein, they have beats to rhyme. They bring up other artists as well, such as referencing Heavy D and Steady B in their rhymes.
Throughout the song, Ugly Duckling maintains a confident and humorous tone. They encourage listeners to do their homework and stay ahead of the curve, warning them to "better take it as a warning like I slit my wrists."
Overall, "Left Behind" is a fun and catchy song that uses clever wordplay and metaphors to deliver an important message about staying ahead of the game.
Line by Line Meaning
You better hurry up or get left behind
Move quickly or risk being left in the dust
Like your harry derrière where the sun don't shine
You'll be left behind with your butt stuck in the mud
Tom Slick on the track but the streets are mine
I'm in control, baby
And thanks to Einstein I got beats to rhyme
I'm a lyrical genius
Designed like a porcupine, untouchable
I am fierce and untouchable
I'm a full course meal, you're a Lunchable
I'm the real deal while you're just a pre-packaged snack
This beat will self-destruct
This beat is explosive and will leave you speechless
In five, four - Diz, hold up~!
Wait a second, there's more to come
Goin off like a cuckoo clock
My energy level is skyrocketing
I was giggin with the beat 'til my shoe flew off
I was really feeling the rhythm until I lost my shoe
As I rock with better timin than a metronome
My timing is flawless, like an instrument
To set the tone, lookin for respect alone
I'm here to make a statement and earn respect
On the throne puttin in work like Solomon Burke
I am the king, working hard to maintain my status
To take over the world like an Ottoman Turk
My ambition is limitless, like the Ottoman Empire
Butterball's unlikely to rock shows nightly
My competition won't be able to keep up with me
To wild but excite then I'm mild like Sprite be
I can be both wild and exciting, or calm and refreshing
I run through your city like a bullet train
I am unstoppable and fast-paced
And blow the roof off like a hurricane
My energy will rock the house
I'm sick so sick I got my own disease
I am so talented it's like I have my own unique gift
The doc said I had a case of flow with ease
My style is so effortless it's like I was born with it
In a hundred degrees, I blow my nose and sneeze
I'm so cool, not even the hottest day can bring me down
I'm so cold they call me cool breeze
I am calm and collected in any situation
You're doin downhill like an avalanche
You're headed for disaster
And you're full of more bull than a cattle ranch
I see through your lies, you're not fooling anyone
Yup, you the cat who said that we were through
You're the one who gave up on us
Too old school, need to do somethin new
You're stuck in the past and need to evolve
You're slippin like I threw out a banana peel
You're losing your grip
On the ground or you can kneel to the man of steel
Get on my level, or bow down to my strength
As I speed through the sky with the bird's eye view
I have a unique perspective on everything
And you must be high like a nerd's IQ
You're clueless, like a non-nerd trying to keep up
Do yo homework, press rewind
Study my music and try to keep up
You better go back before you get left behind
Catch up before it's too late
I spit quick like a lizard's lick
My lyrics come out at lightning speed
And slick as if I was the grand wizard Rick
My flow is effortless and smooth, like the legendary MC Ricky D
Hit with the fans, me and Diz Mark man
My fans love me and my collaborator Diz
To split command, cause panic like a shark's fine
We are in control, and our energy is contagious
When the beat starts, stop beatin hearts
My music is so good it literally stops hearts
Teeth extremely sharp, comin at your meaty parts
My lyrics are fierce and dangerous
Makin a mess out of discotheques
I'm here to shake things up and cause chaos
The crowd crazed like I got Gizmo wet
My energy has the crowd going wild, like the movie Gremlins
I dibbled and dabbled on roads less traveled
I have taken risks and forged my own path
I kicked up dust and kicked up gravel
I left a trail of excitement behind me
No Sleep 'Til Brooklyn as well as Seattle
I'm an unstoppable force, conquering cities from coast to coast
Young Einstein with the funky piano
I am a musical prodigy, blending classical and modern styles
And I'm on the mic like Mick Jagger's lips
I am a rock star on the microphone
U.D.'s all that and a bag of chips
I am the best, and have the skills to back it up
You can't get with this like you might slip a disc
My style is too hot for you to handle
Better take it as a warning like I slit my wrists
I am warning you, my talent is dangerous
Like Heavy D, Steady B, rappin is my pedigree
I come from a long line of talented MCs
People lookin dead at me, rhymes roll readily
I am confident and in control of my craft
I hold it down like a paperweight
I am steady and consistent
To make 'em happy like I baked a cake
I bring joy and happiness to my fans
See I can take a break and mold it to shape
I can take a break and come back stronger than ever
Cause when I'm rippin and my word is like an iceberg, here's the tip of it
My lyrics are deep and complex, just like an iceberg
A little message, I hope we get through
This is a message to my fans and haters alike
So you move like a fetus in the fallopian tube
I want you to get moving and succeed
I'm full strength like a cyclops eyedrops
I am powerful and unstoppable
I got support like high tops
My fans are behind me, pushing me to greatness
I keep the mic hot 'til you turn the lights off
I never stop, even when the show is over
Then I'm nocturnal like a nighthawk (CAW~!)
I am unstoppable and always working
Swoop down when I search for prety
I am always looking for a new challenge
You better run and hide from the words I say
My lyrics are powerful and dangerous
I keep it tighter than cornrows
My rhymes are tight and polished
And I'ma stop rappin when the horn blows
I will never stop, no matter what
Contributed by Sophie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
なかやままぐま
[Dizzy Dustin]
You better hurry up or get left behind
Like your hairy derriere where the sun don't shine
Tom Slick on the track but the streets are mine
And thanks to Einstein I got beats to rhyme
Designed like a porcupine, untouchable
I'm a four-course meal, you're a Lunchable
This beat will self-destruct
In five, four
[Andy]
Diz, hold up!
Goin off like a cuckoo clock
I was kickin' with the beat 'til my shoe flew off
As I rock with better timing than a metronome
To set the tone, looking for respect, alone
On the throne putting in work like Solomon Burke
To take over the world like an Ottoman Turk
Butterball's unlikely to rock shows nightly
To wow and excite, then I'm out like Spike Lee
[Dizzy Dustin]
I run through your city like a bullet train
And blow the roof off like a hurricane
I'm sick so sick I got my own disease
The doc said I had a case of flow with ease
In a hundred degrees, I blow my nose and sneeze
I'm so cold they call me cool breeze
You're going downhill like an avalanche
And you're full of more bull than a cattle ranch
[Andy]
Yup, you. The cat who said that we were through
Too old school, need to do somethin new
You're slippin like I threw out a banana peel
On the ground or you can kneel to the man of steel
As I speed through the sky with the bird's eye view
And you must be high like a nerd's IQ
Do ya homework, press rewind
You better go back before you get left behind
[Hook]
Left behind, you get left behind
Left behind, you better hurry up and get left behind
[Andy]
I spit quick like a lizard's lick
And slick as if I was the Grandwizard Rick
A hit with the fans, me and Diz Mark man
To split command, cause panic like a shark's fin
When the beat starts, stop beatin hearts
Teeth extremely sharp, comin at your meaty parts
Makin a mess out of discotheques
The crowd crazed like I got Gizmo wet
[Dizzy Dustin]
I dibbled and dabbled on roads less traveled
I kicked up dust and kicked up gravel
No Sleep 'Til Brooklyn as well as Seattle
Young Einstein with the funky piano
And I'm on the mic like Mick Jagger's lips
Cause U.D.'s all that and a bag of chips
You can't get with this like you might slip a disc
Better take it as a warning like I slit my wrists
[Andy]
Like Heavy D, Steady B, rappin is my pedigree
People lookin dead at me, rhymes roll readily
I hold it down like a paperweight
To make 'em happy like I baked a cake
See I can take a break and mold it to shape
Cause when I'm rippin and my word is like an iceberg, here's the tip of it
A little message, I hope we enthuse
So you move like a fetus in the fallopian tube
[Dizzy Dustin]
I'm full strength like a cyclops eyedrops
I got support like high tops
I keep the mic hot 'til you turn the lights off
Then I'm nocturnal like a nighthawk (CAW~!)
Swoop down when I search for prey
You better run and hide from the words I say
I keep it tighter than cornrows
And I'mma stop rappin when the horn blows
[Hook]
Left behind, you get left behind
Left behind, you better hurry up and get left behind
Left behind, you get left behind
Left behind, you better hurry up and get left behind
Chris Kerr
Ugly Duckling and People Under The Stairs are severely underrated. Seriously, it's some of the best hip hop ever created.
Brian Rewis
This track still slaps in 2019
BebeN
Bruh,I'm from worst year every 1 century
Dovahkiin Master
2021
xXBOSSXx
Still slaps
Stefan Utvić
2021., slapping even harder
Fuze
Just goes to show how wrong the dude who said they were too old school was
Kid Kuma
their lyrics, beats, and flow are mind blowing
なかやままぐま
[Dizzy Dustin]
You better hurry up or get left behind
Like your hairy derriere where the sun don't shine
Tom Slick on the track but the streets are mine
And thanks to Einstein I got beats to rhyme
Designed like a porcupine, untouchable
I'm a four-course meal, you're a Lunchable
This beat will self-destruct
In five, four
[Andy]
Diz, hold up!
Goin off like a cuckoo clock
I was kickin' with the beat 'til my shoe flew off
As I rock with better timing than a metronome
To set the tone, looking for respect, alone
On the throne putting in work like Solomon Burke
To take over the world like an Ottoman Turk
Butterball's unlikely to rock shows nightly
To wow and excite, then I'm out like Spike Lee
[Dizzy Dustin]
I run through your city like a bullet train
And blow the roof off like a hurricane
I'm sick so sick I got my own disease
The doc said I had a case of flow with ease
In a hundred degrees, I blow my nose and sneeze
I'm so cold they call me cool breeze
You're going downhill like an avalanche
And you're full of more bull than a cattle ranch
[Andy]
Yup, you. The cat who said that we were through
Too old school, need to do somethin new
You're slippin like I threw out a banana peel
On the ground or you can kneel to the man of steel
As I speed through the sky with the bird's eye view
And you must be high like a nerd's IQ
Do ya homework, press rewind
You better go back before you get left behind
[Hook]
Left behind, you get left behind
Left behind, you better hurry up and get left behind
[Andy]
I spit quick like a lizard's lick
And slick as if I was the Grandwizard Rick
A hit with the fans, me and Diz Mark man
To split command, cause panic like a shark's fin
When the beat starts, stop beatin hearts
Teeth extremely sharp, comin at your meaty parts
Makin a mess out of discotheques
The crowd crazed like I got Gizmo wet
[Dizzy Dustin]
I dibbled and dabbled on roads less traveled
I kicked up dust and kicked up gravel
No Sleep 'Til Brooklyn as well as Seattle
Young Einstein with the funky piano
And I'm on the mic like Mick Jagger's lips
Cause U.D.'s all that and a bag of chips
You can't get with this like you might slip a disc
Better take it as a warning like I slit my wrists
[Andy]
Like Heavy D, Steady B, rappin is my pedigree
People lookin dead at me, rhymes roll readily
I hold it down like a paperweight
To make 'em happy like I baked a cake
See I can take a break and mold it to shape
Cause when I'm rippin and my word is like an iceberg, here's the tip of it
A little message, I hope we enthuse
So you move like a fetus in the fallopian tube
[Dizzy Dustin]
I'm full strength like a cyclops eyedrops
I got support like high tops
I keep the mic hot 'til you turn the lights off
Then I'm nocturnal like a nighthawk (CAW~!)
Swoop down when I search for prey
You better run and hide from the words I say
I keep it tighter than cornrows
And I'mma stop rappin when the horn blows
[Hook]
Left behind, you get left behind
Left behind, you better hurry up and get left behind
Left behind, you get left behind
Left behind, you better hurry up and get left behind
Jemar Yusuf Animations
Animated Music Video for the song “Left Behind” by Ugly Duckling
Animated by Kenn Stollery-Jones
A hip hop group flash animated music video
Copyright © Fat Beats Records 2005