Who Am I
Will Smith (Featuring Tatyana Ali & MC Lyte) Lyrics

I am woman, hear me roar
I am confident and powerful, and I demand to be heard

When I grab the mic it's never a bore
I am a talented and engaging performer, and I always deliver

When I'm on stage, sayin' a rhyme
When I am performing my raps in front of an audience

I often wonder what ya think of mine
I am curious about how my audience perceives my rhymes

Is it fresh or weak, or is it live or dead?
I am wondering if people find my rhymes to be innovative or stale, and if my performance is exciting or boring

Yo, it's got ta be somethin' if you're boppin' your head
If you are nodding your head to my rhymes, it must be because they're good

To the beat, can I get an amen brother?
Can I get affirmation and support from my audience for my rhymes?

Liked that rhyme? Well here goes another
If you enjoyed that rhyme, here is another one for you to enjoy

Hold up, hold up, hold up
Wait a minute, let's pause for a moment

Check it out, before we go any further
Let's provide some more context before we continue

We gotta announce who we are
Let's introduce ourselves to our audience

I am DJ K-Rock and this is my homegirl, MC Lyte
I am the DJ, and this is my female companion and rapper, MC Lyte

Kick it for 'em!
Let's start the performance!

We had to pause for station identification
We had to take a break to announce the name of the radio station

Now ya know my name here's some more information
Now that I've introduced myself, here is some additional background information

Well, let's see, what you wanna know about me?
I am asking rhetorically what information the audience would like to know about me

MC L-Y-T-E
My rapper name, which is spelled out

(The queen) Nah, that's too corny
I reject the idea of being known as 'The queen' because it seems cliché

(The sexy) Nah, that gets the guys too horny
I also reject the idea of being known as 'The sexy' because it objectifies me and makes men overly interested in me in a sexual way

(The best) Now that sounds conceited
I am hesitant to accept the label of 'The best' because it could come across as arrogant

But what is true is true, so it has to be repeated
However, if the statement is true, it needs to be acknowledged and recognized

The best is Lyte, when I'm on the mic
I am the best rapper when I am performing

And MC's look straight ahead cos this pitch'll make your neck tired
Other rappers need to pay attention to me and be prepared to get tired from listening to me rap

And I say loosen up and relax
I encourage everyone to let loose and enjoy themselves

The fiction you been livin' I'mma fill with facts
I am going to provide my audience with truthful and factual information, dispelling any false ideas they may have about me or the world

MC Lyte, DJ K-Rock
This is our duo's name, with me as the rapper and DJ K-Rock as the DJ

Name of the group is Me and My DJ
The name of our rap group is a playful take on our roles, with me as the rapper and DJ K-Rock as my accompaniment

Kickin' it live in '88
We are performing live in the year 1988

Do it
Let's start the show!

Comin' out fresher and flyer than I did before
I am returning to the stage with a renewed energy and improved skills

That's right, I'm well respected
I have earned the admiration and regard of my peers

Don't get stupid, I'm well protected
Don't mess with me, I am fully capable of defending myself

If ya wanna battle I'm well prepared
If someone wants to challenge me in a rap battle, I am ready to face them

Me and K-Rock are far from scared, you know what
Myself and DJ K-Rock are not afraid of anyone or anything

We're brave, livin' in a cave of gold
We are bold and adventurous, living extravagantly

Waitin' for the misbehaved to get bold
We are anticipating confrontation from those who cause trouble

But as I look around so far so good
At the moment, everything seems to be going well

MC's behaving just like they should
Other rappers are behaving appropriately and not causing any problems

Hands are folded, no whispering or passing notes
The audience is attentive and engaged in the performance

All attention to me ya have to devote
All eyes and ears should be focused on me and my performance

I'm like a teacher, but then again not quite
I am similar to a teacher in that I am imparting knowledge through my raps, but I am also different in other ways

'Cause a teacher's salary I'm makin' a night
I am making a lot of money from my rapping, much more than a teacher's salary

On the mic rhymes witty and bright
My raps are clever and full of wordplay and meaning

Maybe that's why the name is Lyte
Perhaps this is why I chose the name 'Lyte', as a nod to the intelligence and creativity in my raps

Yo, bust it, I'mma end it right here
Listen up, I'm going to conclude my performance right now

DJ K-Rock, you end it over there
DJ K-Rock, it's your turn to wrap up the performance