Do It
Urban Thermo Dynamics Lyrics


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[ Mos Def ]
I know the Brooklyn crews like to do it
I know the Uptown crews like to do it
Yo, still the Boogie Down crews like to do it
The big you gotta step up...

[ VERSE 1: Ces ]
It's the Brakalak bounce no doubt
Critical Mass be in the lab makin the bass push out
Perimeters and borders, come and test the waters
I'm regal, plus I 'speak no evil' like Wayne Shorter
Loud and clear to make the hometown cheer
I freak it for my peers and those with ears to hear
Style bring style from around the aisle
Nice with the verse so I keeps the fat purse
Baby, baby, baby, baby
Sometimes I get these ill energy spurts
I put em inside my lines and I make the shit work
Cause I got it like that, okay black?
Flexin on my stack, son, get off the crack
Your crew get stalled if they ain't on the ball
With the 1-1-2, yes yes y'all
A-yes yes y'all and you don't stop
A-yes yes y'all and you don't stop
A-yes yes y'all and you don't stop
I said you do it, do it, do it

[ VERSE 2: Mos Def ]
Now I'ma take it right back to the place
Crazy snare claps with the humming bass
I keep a steady pace cause nowaday heads be hyper
Be actin all wild like they name was Rowdy Piper
Turn it off, man, cause it straight up earsore
Your style ain't really raw, so why you yellin?
Just another case of infinite rage
It only makes me more determined to come correct
So hell yeah, come and swing the vibe over here
And Mr. Mos rock you all out the atmosphere
Get on the illset agenda of the paragraph blender
The steel pencil blender of the hard and tender
Remember, back in the day you gave me no play
But that's okay, I'm maintainin anyway
And just bangin out cuts, bangin out cuts
Servin up the stew to make your nana want to cuss
Comin out the deck with the grand royal flush
Ain't in a rush, there's no need to fuss
I keep my flow slow like a 26 bus
And leave a chump crushed when I excercise the vocal thrust
So (shush) from dust to dawn shit'll be on
Me and my pad and pen have seen nuff early morn
I work to separate the grain from the chaff
Treadin on a narrow path by many told don't last
But I keep on and, I keep on and
I said the show ain't done, so where you goin?
I let the war and peace wind blow and
And when the ( ? ) vibrates you will know when
And us brothers need to learn to ( ? )
Ah-keep on and, ah-keep on and
Ah-keep on and
Son, you you better do it, do it, do it
Come on

Do it
I said you do it, do it, do it
Do it
I said you do it, do it, do it
Do it
I said you do it, do it, do it
(East New York)
Do it
I said you do it, do it, do it
(Come on)

[ VERSE 3: DCQ ]
I can't deal with others, so I stick to myself
Word is bond, I can't trust nobody else
Cause it's a lotta devils and a lot that's been mislead
And I'm about to wake you with a smack to the head
So go ahead and take me for a joke if you want
Got the side, middle, back, front sewn
(So leave the nonsense home
Before you end up leavin with a swollen dome
It's Mister M-o-s D-- on the microphone
And the ( ? ) yo, check the vocal tone)
I'm rockin shit for the young and old
Rollin down, creepin down hard and slow
So chumps best advise to act like they know
I'm gettin mad heated and I just might blow
(Yo chill baby, chill, just slow your roll
It's time to be a man and excercise control)
True, so I'ma just relax
Despite the fact that punks deserve a smack
It's the 21st, it's like this, it's like that
Nowadays shit be like mind over gat
If you're havin problems, just step to it
Don't talk about solvin matters, come on now...

Do it
I said you do it, do it, do it
(Come on)
Do it
I said you do it, do it, do it
(And out in Philly)
Do it
I said you do it, do it, do it
(In Atlanta)
Do it
I said you do it, do it, do it
(In DC)
Do it
I said you do it, do it, do it
(In Virginia)
Do it
I said you do it, do it, do it
(In Carolina)
Do it
I said you do it, do it, do it
(And out west)
Do it
I said you do it, do it, do it
(In Miami)
Do it




I said you do it, do it, do it
(Puerto Rico)

Overall Meaning

The song "Do It" by Urban Thermo Dynamics features a collaboration between Mos Def, Ces, and DCQ. The song's title refers to taking action and getting things done, and the lyrics emphasize the importance of self-reliance and perseverance. Mos Def begins his verse by commenting on the different styles of hip-hop in different neighborhoods, but then shifts to discussing the challenges of staying true to oneself in a rapidly-changing world. Ces also touches on this theme of staying true to oneself, discussing his own artistic process and describing how he incorporates bursts of energy and insight into his lyrics. DCQ takes a more confrontational approach, warning against trusting others and challenging listeners to step up and solve their own problems.


Line by Line Meaning

I know the Brooklyn crews like to do it
I am aware that the crews from Brooklyn enjoy engaging in this activity


I know the Uptown crews like to do it
I am aware that the crews from Uptown e...involved in this


Do it
Take action and engage in this activity


I said you do it, do it, do it
I am expressing the importance of taking action repeatedly




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MAC DAVIS, MARK JAMES

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Comments from YouTube:

Bryan Walla

How did Ces never blow up. She is leaps and bounds the highlight of this album.

Bison Billy

Yea, she's a stud and top tier rapper

Justin Reau

literally just said this to my lady. Ces is the best part of UTD. Loved them since 95.

Third Eye Genesis

I used to own this album in high school! Thank you so much for uploading this gem for the rest of us to share. Good lookin' out! :)

Bobby Digital

I got a signed copy of this cd by dcq and Ces , feel truly blessed with that . This is a true gem right here canโ€™t wait to share it with my son

Fellowbloke

Congrats man!

Dresden Kefra

Got a signed copy by Mos Def himself aka Yassin Bey

Michael Kyles-Villalobos

@Dresden Kefra hahaha. ๐Ÿ˜‚

yeh.o

Track Three...Deff's intro verse is unbelievable. Thanks for posting!

Shakejunt Rootsman

This album getting me through this chaotic 2020, anybody else?

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