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Hey yo kid bust this, it's time to drop the flavour
I'm fly as can be, I'm rhymin' on my good behaviour
From New York City kickin' dope rhymes that you savour
Take it from the top, I cut MCs just like a razor
It's time to kick 'cause I always do the trick
The shit that you always poppin' all amount to a flick
Stick nigga's up with the hype rhyme filled with ammo
Blast from the past bullets passin' through your abdomen
Rin tin tin I troop in on the bins
My friends is down in the dumps 'cause I cashed in on the wins
Hens and chickens layin' low, sucker nigga's don't know
That I can kick the mad ballistics plus I'm wreckin' every show
Sew it up, ya got static?
'cause I'm better than the next chump so don't panic
'cause I'm a wet you with my skills, still chill, got the crispy bills
'cause it's like that the way it is, get off the dills
And it's like that

You've got to give me props I'm on the way to the top
Stop. I think I just heard a pin drop
'cause you're stunned by the way I came off my head Ted
Turn the packs to burner and I put heads to bed
Fed up but I'm still just too legit to quit
I sit in my girly's lap while I'm kissin' on her lips
Girls love to lick 'em up and up and down and all around
But only if their sexual history is sound
I'm a brown-skinned medallion, code name mic stallion
Takin' over brothers that are dillyin' and dallyin'
I'm rallyin' like Al Sharpton, militant youth
Booth built for the DJ, hooked up and sound proofed
Seein' is believin' yo believin' is my method
So believe me when I say that it's the party that I'm wreckin'
Sinbad the sailor couldn't take me out
And I hope your ass don't take that route
And it's like that

Steady as I flow I row row row your boat
I got a castle in Brackerlack with sharks in my moat
So use the drawbridge and pave way while I say
Hi-see and Rahsaan are down until the break of day
And like he man I have the power
I like my chicken from the china man but make it sweet and sour
Devour all other wack MCs
And when I windsurf nature gives me a breeze
'cause it's a new jack kickin' rhymes like Jackie Chan
I got a year round tan, 'cause I'm a brother man
I'm travellin' in style I gotta pass the first class
'cause it's time to give rappin' some pizzazz
So the b-boys from Brooklyn breakin' bones for the bucks
I never ever sell out but I still own a tux
Huh, I make short work of your crew




Hi-see the beast master kick the funky for you
And it's like that

Overall Meaning

The song "It's Like That" by Us3 is a rap classic from their second album "Hand on the Torch". The song starts with the rapper introducing himself, claiming that he is rapping on good behavior while delivering his catchy and rhythmic rhymes straight out of New York City. He boasts about his skills, declaring that he is better than other rappers and that he's going to take over the rap scene. The lyrics are filled with references to violence, sex, and money, as the rapper tries to establish himself as a force to be reckoned with in the rap game. He finishes with a confident, "And it's like that" after every line, making it clear that there is no competition.


The rap in this song has an upbeat, jazzy beat that is very reminiscent of the 90s hip hop. The lyrics are filled with complex and clever rhymes, wordplay and metaphors, and the song is a testament to the strength and power of rap as a genre. The song's message is clear; the rapper is claiming his place in the rap industry and is ready to take on anyone who stands in his way.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey yo kid bust this, it's time to drop the flavour
Hello, my friend, listen up as I bring the freshness to the table


I'm fly as can be, I'm rhymin' on my good behaviour
I'm incredibly cool and smooth, spitting lyrics with perfect manners


From New York City kickin' dope rhymes that you savour
I hail from the Big Apple and spit fire rhymes that you savor


Take it from the top, I cut MCs just like a razor
I start at the beginning and shred other rappers to pieces with precise cuts


It's time to kick 'cause I always do the trick
I'm ready to kick things off because I'm always on point


The shit that you always poppin' all amount to a flick
The stuff you're always spitting is like a small, insignificant movie


Stick nigga's up with the hype rhyme filled with ammo
I hold up other rappers with my hyper rhymes that are loaded with ammunition


Blast from the past bullets passin' through your abdomen
I bring back old-school rhymes that hit you hard in the gut


Rin tin tin I troop in on the bins
I enter the scene with style and swagger, like a boss


My friends is down in the dumps 'cause I cashed in on the wins
My friends are unhappy because I am now successful and they are not


Hens and chickens layin' low, sucker nigga's don't know
The women are staying hidden, and the foolish men don't realize


That I can kick the mad ballistics plus I'm wreckin' every show
I can spit crazy rhymes and I'm killing every performance


Sew it up, ya got static?
I'm ready to end this, any problems?


'cause I'm better than the next chump so don't panic
I'm superior to the other rappers, so don't worry


'cause I'm a wet you with my skills, still chill, got the crispy bills
I'll drench you with my talent, but I'm still cool, and I've got plenty of money


'cause it's like that the way it is, get off the dills
This is the way things are, stop being foolish


You've got to give me props I'm on the way to the top
You must acknowledge my greatness because I'm climbing to the highest level


Stop. I think I just heard a pin drop
Everything went silent because my rhymes are so powerful


'cause you're stunned by the way I came off my head Ted
You're surprised by the way I created these rhymes in my mind


Turn the packs to burner and I put heads to bed
I turn up the music and make people fall asleep with my rhymes


Fed up but I'm still just too legit to quit
I'm frustrated, but I won't give up because I'm still legit


I sit in my girly's lap while I'm kissin' on her lips
I sit in my girlfriend's lap and kiss her


Girls love to lick 'em up and up and down and all around
Women enjoy going down on me in various ways


But only if their sexual history is sound
But only if they are sexually clean and healthy


I'm a brown-skinned medallion, code name mic stallion
I'm a handsome, confident, and talented rapper with a microphone as my weapon


Takin' over brothers that are dillyin' and dallyin'
I'm dominating other rappers who are wasting time


I'm rallyin' like Al Sharpton, militant youth
I'm inspiring like Al Sharpton, fighting for a cause for the younger generation


Booth built for the DJ, hooked up and sound proofed
The music booth is designed for DJs with the best sound quality


Seein' is believin' yo believin' is my method
I show you my talent so that you believe in my skills


So believe me when I say that it's the party that I'm wreckin'
Trust me when I say I'm ruining this party because of my amazing rhymes


Sinbad the sailor couldn't take me out
Even the legendary adventurer Sinbad couldn't defeat me


And I hope your ass don't take that route
I hope you don't try to challenge me and fail, embarrassingly


Steady as I flow I row row row your boat
I'm flowing smoothly like a boat moving through rough water


I got a castle in Brackerlack with sharks in my moat
I have a big, impressive house surrounded by water with dangerous animals swimming around


So use the drawbridge and pave way while I say
Cross the bridge and prepare yourself for my amazing rhymes


Hi-see and Rahsaan are down until the break of day
My friends and I are ready to party all night long


And like he man I have the power
Like the superhero He-Man, I have incredible strength and skill


I like my chicken from the china man but make it sweet and sour
I enjoy Chinese food, specifically sweet and sour chicken


Devour all other wack MCs
I eat up other boring rappers


And when I windsurf nature gives me a breeze
When I'm windsurfing, the natural wind helps me move


'cause it's a new jack kickin' rhymes like Jackie Chan
I'm kicking new rhymes like the famous action star Jackie Chan


I got a year round tan, 'cause I'm a brother man
I have a permanent tan because I'm a black man


I'm travellin' in style I gotta pass the first class
I'm traveling in luxury, and I have to pass through first-class


'cause it's time to give rappin' some pizzazz
It's time to spice up the rap game


So the b-boys from Brooklyn breakin' bones for the bucks
The breakdancers from Brooklyn are putting on a show and making money


I never ever sell out but I still own a tux
I'll never compromise my integrity, but I still have a tuxedo for special events


Huh, I make short work of your crew
I'll quickly defeat your group of rappers


Hi-see the beast master kick the funky for you
I, Hi-see, the master of rhymes, am performing for you


And it's like that
This is how it is




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave
Written by: CHARLIE PARKER, KOBIE POWELL, MEL SIMPSON, GEOFFREY WILKINSON

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Comments from YouTube:

Surf Boarding

to me this has a type of tribe called quest vibe love it

Helena Mooi

me too <3

Pink Raven

Grooovyyy :3

Elchapitito Delabranca

The best song ever wen i have 6 yere i lisen this and 16 yere later i lisen too

Helena Mooi

and it is like that <

yuuekt

But is it really like that? Or is that was Ted Cruz wants us to think?