Respect
Verbal Kent feat. Pete Rock Lyrics

The renaissance man no gat in my hand
I am an intellectually accomplished person who does not carry a gun.

Episode numero uno check out the man
This is the first episode you should check out. Look at me.

Spread a verse like a thesis or a virus
I share my rhymes as forcefully and far-reaching as an academic paper or an infectious disease.

Open the iris nigga, I'm the individual you can't get rid of
Look at me closely, because I am unique and impossible to ignore.

Prominent aura dominant moral Islamic
I have a strong aura and a moral code aligned with the Islamic religion.

Amazing phenomenon like Haley's comet
I am a remarkable and rare occurrence, similar to Haley's Comet.

Ya gettin' headaches from this bullshit
You are getting tired of the nonsense that other rappers bring.

I'm the anesthetic to cure shit
I am the medicine that relieves you from the pain and nonsense that other rappers bring.

Fuck that cut up shit I be that pure shit
I don't like those chopped-up beats, I prefer pure sounds.

Expedition thoughts are truck
My thoughtful ideas travel powerfully like a truck.

My mind shine like bins spinning thoughts
My thoughts spin like shiny spinning rims on a car.

Bright as fuck, congruent like four sides of a square
My ideas are clear and consistent, like the sides of a square.

I got a surprise in nine-eight, rappers better prepare
I've got something fresh and new coming in 1998. Other rappers better get ready.

Timeless take every letter from the word I adverb
I am timeless, like taking the letters of the word 'I adverb' and rearranging them to create new, timeless meaning.

And put it together that nigga O.C.'s quite clever
When I rearrange those letters, you'll see how clever I am.

Always and forever no one can do it better
I will always be here, doing what I do best, and no one can do it better than me.

Respect on the mic we in this for life
We demand respect on the microphone, and we will continue to do so for life.

For the street thug to my brother with same blood
We represent and respect all types of people, from street thugs to our own brothers.

One love yo sound off the twenty one slug salute
We salute our fans with a twenty-one gun salute and spread love.

Ways to display the truth
We showcase the truth in various ways through our music.

It's Pete Rock and O.C.
This is Pete Rock and O.C's music.

It's on point fella
It is high-quality and well-executed, friend.

Ain't nothing you can tell us
You can't say anything to diminish our success.

Word up
Listen up and pay attention.

Yo I impact the earth like a meteorite magnetic
I have a magnetic and powerful impact on the world, like that of a meteorite.

The P.R./O.C. experiment
This is the experimental music of Pete Rock and O.C.

Serving justice when we bust this
We demand justice and speak out against wrongdoing through our music.

Ya now instructed to thrust one fist in the air
You are now instructed to raise your fist in solidarity.

Regulate the anthem for revolution prepare
We are creating a song to serve as the anthem for a revolution, so be ready.

For the victorious comeback of the year
We're coming back stronger than ever this year.

Assemble the militia as insert the scripture
We are asking our fans to join us and spread our message.

Lyrics for the instrumental picture
Our lyrics add depth and meaning to the instrumental music.

Graphic in nature respect mics I hold
My rhymes are powerful and vivid, and I demand respect for them.

Certified gold five hundred thousand sold
Our music has sold five hundred thousand copies and is certified gold.

News flash yo it's hip-hop built ta last
This is hip-hop that is built to last.

Survivor of the aftermath when guns blast
Our music is a survivor of the aftermath of violence and destruction.

Waving a white flag while you dressed in drag
You're giving up and surrendering while at the same time pretending to be somebody else.

Remember what I keep in the trunk of my jag
Don't forget what I've got stowed away in the trunk of my Jaguar.

Surprise nigga respect due when I deliver
You'll be surprised and amazed when I deliver my music.

Since day one when I came upon the scene
From the beginning, when I first arrived on the scene.

For this mic I fiend respect played a part before the cream
I crave the mic and demand respect for my skills, even before making money.

I figure respect last longer because cream come and go
I believe that respect lasts longer than money because it is more enduring.

I done seen five to ten and even fifteen a show and blew it
I've made money performing before, but I've also spent it all.

Now I know now my ill escape is real estate
I now understand that the best way to invest my money is in real estate.

No more will I make that mistake
I won't make the mistake of squandering my money again.

Respect is what matters cause that shit hold weight
Respect is what truly matters because it holds more importance.

Word up ya gotta earn respect in ninety-eight
Listen closely, because in 1998, you need to earn your respect.

Rehabilitate the rap game honor our name
We must improve the rap industry and bring respect to our name.

Hold it down to the last frame
We must keep our music and message strong until the very end.

No doubt emergency escape route
We have a plan in case of emergency and need to escape.

Take the easy way out if that's what you about
If you're not committed to our mission, take the easy way out.

If not then show ya heart
If you are committed, show your heart and dedication.

Create light from dark all aboard the ark
We will bring light and positivity to a dark world, and invite others to join us.

As the rain falls I reminisce on biggie smalls
As I contemplate and observe the world falling apart, I think about Biggie Smalls.

And Tupac the new world is yours 80 pause for the cause
Tupac also inspires me, and we pause for his memory.

Respect due
Respect is deserved and necessary.