Something's going down tonight
Ugly Duckling feat. Grand Puba Lyrics

Yeah, Grand Puba (UD, yeah)
Grand Puba is the main artist featuring Ugly Duckling.

Yeah, Andycat is ya with me
Andycat is present along with the artists.

Yeah, big Dizzy is ya with me
Big Dizzy is also present with the artists.

Yeah, here we go
The artists are ready to start the performance.

It's going down tonight (tonight)
Something is going to happen tonight.

Come on yo, it's only right (uh huh)
It's appropriate to do what they are about to do.

This the jump off, shake ya ass off
This is the beginning of the event, where everyone is encouraged to dance.

Back off, we 'bout to blast off
People need to move away because things are about to get wild!

It's ready to blow, getting outta control
The excitement is building and things are starting to get crazy.

Like Iron Mike when he's out on parole
The excitement is like Mike Tyson when he's free from prison.

Something brand new to get them in the mood
They have something new to offer to get people excited.

Yo Pub, tell the people who we're sending it
Grand Puba invites Pub to tell the audience what their message is.

This one goes to all of y'all
The performance is dedicated to everyone present.

Who thought Grand Puba was 'bout to fall
To those who thought Grand Puba's career was over, they are here to prove them wrong.

Haters, me fall, you out your mind
The idea of Grand Puba falling is outrageous to him and those opposed to him.

You got a better shot getting some ass from a porcupine
It's impossible to see Grand Puba fall, much less getting anything from a porcupine's tail.

We keep it movin like a Hula Hoop
Their performance is lively and animated, like a Hula Hoop.

Cause Einstein brought a loop that's tighter than a scuba suit
The beat of the music is tight and intense, like a scuba suit.

No dress code, no ID
People should show up without worrying about how they look or having identification.

It's a house party so you get in free
Everyone is invited to the house party for free.

It's the jump off, shake ya ass off
Encouragement to start dancing and enjoying the event.

It's the jump off, shake ya ass off
Encouragement to continue dancing.

With the groove to keep the crowd hype
The music is being played to keep the audience's excitement and energy.

Back off and give us the mic, Einstein
People should give the artists space and let Einstein continue rapping.

Einstein is ya with me
The performers invite the audience to rap along with them.

(If you like it come on, get with it now)
People are being encouraged to participate in the performance.

Burnin hot from the t-o-p
The performance is intense and fiery from start to finish.

Pops shot me and my moms just caught an STD
Popularity can have negative consequences, such as getting sick.

Cause I put it down real on the CD
Grand Puba's music is honest and real.

Like a nigga Spike Lee
Grand Puba is skilled and creative, like Spike Lee.

Hookin like Nike
Grand Puba's music hooks people in, like Nike.

Golddiggers don't play with my paper
Women trying to take advantage of him won't be as successful financially.

Cause they know I turn Ike T
He will turn women who try to take advantage of him into victims, like Ike Turner.

Nike with the mic B
Grand Puba is a skilled rapper, like Nike is a leading brand in sports equipment.

If you lookin for one of the best in the world
Grand Puba is one of the best rappers in the world.

You're barkin up the right tree
People who recognize Grand Puba's talent are looking in the right place.

I got moves like Tom Cruise in Cocktail
Grand Puba is skilled and confident, like Tom Cruise in the movie Cocktail.

Blaze on any stage, provin that I rock well
Grand Puba is a talented performer and proves it every time he takes the stage.

From my lung to the tip of my tongue
Grand Puba raps from the bottom of his lungs to the tip of his tongue.

I exhale then excel when the record is spun
Grand Puba does his best when the turntable is playing his material.

Showtime, I check the setlist
Grand Puba gets hyped and checks the list of songs to perform.

Then I rock the mic from right hand to left
Grand Puba uses both hands to perform and hold the microphone.

It's like I'm ambidextrous
Grand Puba seems to be able to do everything with both hands.

Ready to get this crowd to react to the track
Grand Puba is ready to get the audience excited for the music.

And make 'em say (come on back)
Grand Puba prompts the crowd to respond to the track by saying 'come on back.'

The A side took you on a trip
The first part of the performance took the audience on a journey.

But this is for the flip, like your middle finger tip
This next part of the performance is an official follow-up, like raising your middle finger.

In flight, ready to strike like a meteorite
Grand Puba is ready to hit and engage the audience with the same intensity as a meteorite.

What time's it going down tonight
Grand Puba rhetorically asks when the party is starting.

I'm gonna wait till the midnight hour
Grand Puba is waiting until the right time to ignite the party.

I'm gonna do the damn thing
Grand Puba is going to make sure he delivers a great performance.

Busta (quack) and take a shower
Grand Puba references Busta Rhymes and expresses the importance of proper hygiene.

We dealin with the wisdom power
The artists are knowledgeable and powerful in their performance.

We rock and make the crowd get louder
The performers are energized and make the crowd excited.

You know we too sweet to be sour
The artists are positive and approachable.

See you next time and we out like a prowler (shhh)
The performers will see the audience again and exit the stage without making noise.

We gonna get it jumped off
The performers are preparing to start the show.

Grand Puba, Ugly Duckling
Grand Puba and Ugly Duckling are the performing artists.

2K3, 2K4, still in the game nigga
Despite the years, Grand Puba and Ugly Duckling still hold their position in the music industry.

That's what's up, that's what's really up
Things are going well and the performers are excited.

Grand Puba style
The performance is in Grand Puba's style.

(If you like it come on, get with it now)
People are encouraged to enjoy and support their performance.