Recognize
ol dirty bastard/ol dirty bastard Lyrics
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You heard my man
He ain't on no commercial shit
The O.D.B.
It ain't the Young D.B.
It's the Ol' D.B.
That old shit
This ain't the Embry-O D.B.
I'm Chris Rock, I'm chillin with the O.D.B.
So I'm the wrong place, at the wrong mothafuckin time
with the wrong mothafuckin man
The O.D.B., baby
All y'all niggas talkin bout commercial song
This ain't no commercial song
Straight up, nigga, what?
Y'all niggas can't fuck with me
All y'all niggas lovin me
Mister courageous O.D.B.
You need to recognize he's a P-I-M-P
You need to recognize
Yo, what's my name? (You need to recognize)
Shut the fuck up! (You need to recognize)
I bring the mothafuckin ruckus
(You need to recognize) C'mon punk ass niggas
Uh, nah, nah, I'm just fuckin wit'chall
(Uh-huh)
Who get drunk at night till the early morn'?
Tap dances at the party like it's goin on
Bitches and niggas all around scopin eachother down
I'm takin pictures at y'all at the fuckin lounge
Mad niggas was, gettin drunk at the bar
I'm throwin Moet bottles, HA HA HA HA HA HA
It's rowdy outside, I ain't signin shit
Don't flow bitch, I take your microphone
You party bitches fallin in line
with your fat ass stinkin behind
You don't know who the fuck is here
I back smack your ass, make pressure appear
Cuz cold Lucky knockin at your door
I dedicate that to your source
Cuz this (Nigga please) is dirty and it's stinkin
Funkier than (Peppi Le Pew, so I was thinkin)
I drop you mothafuckin niggas on the (weekend)
(Lettin you know that) bitch nigga don't start
You thought that I was weak? Huh, let me speak
My rhymes come funkier than your grandfather's feet
So listen mister, don't you ever forget
Rhyme dirty, you couldn't even clean it with Comet
or even Worex, some tried Ajax
Only mix wit, the back get this track
Y'all niggas can't fuck with me
All y'all niggas lovin me
Mister courageous O.D.B.
You need to recognize he's a P-I-M-P
You need to recognize, you need to recognize
You need to recognize, niggas need to recognize
Uh-huh, uh-huh
Uh-huh, uh-huh
Sweet girl, sweet girl
Each and every day-a, each and every way-a
See you niggas, most of your strayers
Stray off from a thing, civilization-a
Don't understand the true nation-a
Go back like cold ovens and ice boxes
(Murder Avenue L trains, Broadway blackouts
Brooklyn Zu keep history, fam shake the trends
Five years of workin bodies, voice box hits the shotty
I move in parties, stickin hotties
And all you fake mob Gotti's, I push your skirt up
My shit's so bad I wipe my ass with a burner)
I said, y'all niggas can't fuck with me
All y'all niggas lovin me
Mister courageous O.D.B.
You need to recognize he's a P-I-M-P
You need to recognize, you need to recognize
You niggas need to recognize, uh-huh, uh-huh
Y'all niggas can't fuck with me
All y'all niggas lovin me
Mister courageous O.D.B.
You need to recognize he's a P-I-M-P
You need to recognize, you need to recognize
Bitches and niggas'll recognize
Look, uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh
The lyrics of Ol' Dirty Bastard's song "Recognize" can be seen as a declaration of his presence in the music industry. The opening lines with Chris Rock serve as a statement to his fans and critics about how he operates, indicating that he is not interested in producing commercial songs but rather creating his unique style. Ol' Dirty Bastard believes that his rough, unrestrained approach is what sets him apart from his contemporaries. He slams those who doubt his abilities and calls himself a pimp, suggesting his effortless charm and bravado. He ends the song by reminding everyone that he is still the one on top and that his rhymes will always be revered.
The lyrics of "Recognize" also show Ol' Dirty Bastard's fondness for partying and having a good time, as he describes a rowdy gathering where he is drinking and taking pictures. He is also not afraid to be tough on those who cross him, stating that he has no qualms about resorting to violence to protect himself. Ultimately, he believes that his unique style and approach to music makes him unbeatable and that everyone - particularly his critics - needs to recognize his greatness.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, yo, this is Chris Rock
Introduction by Chris Rock
You heard my man
Acknowledging the presence of Ol' Dirty Bastard
He ain't on no commercial shit
Declaring that Ol' Dirty Bastard does not produce mainstream music
It ain't the Young D.B.
Referring to the fact that Ol' Dirty Bastard is not a young artist anymore
This is the Ol' mothafuckin D.B.
Stating that Ol' Dirty Bastard is an old-school artist
I'm Chris Rock, I'm chillin with the O.D.B.
Identifying both his and Ol' Dirty Bastard's presence
So I'm the wrong place, at the wrong mothafuckin time
Acknowledging that he may be in a situation not meant for him
with the wrong mothafuckin man
Referring to Ol' Dirty Bastard as the 'wrong' but interesting person to be with
All y'all niggas talkin bout commercial song
Responding to critics who label Ol' Dirty Bastard's music as 'commercial'
This ain't no commercial song
Reiterating the previous statement that his music is not for commercial purposes
Straight up, nigga, what?
Expressing a tone of defiance and questioning why anyone would doubt the authenticity of his music
Y'all niggas can't fuck with me
Challenging anyone who thinks they can outdo him
All y'all niggas lovin me
Acknowledging that he has a loyal fan base
Mister courageous O.D.B.
Referring to Ol' Dirty Bastard as someone who is not afraid to speak his mind
You need to recognize he's a P-I-M-P
Admiring Ol' Dirty Bastard's pimp-like attitude and style
Yo, what's my name? (You need to recognize)
Asking listeners to recognize his name and talent
Shut the fuck up! (You need to recognize)
Telling off anyone who doubts or disrespects him
I bring the mothafuckin ruckus (You need to recognize)
Stating that he brings the energy and excitement to his music
C'mon punk ass niggas
Challenging anyone who thinks they're better than him
Uh, nah, nah, I'm just fuckin wit'chall (Uh-huh)
Playful statement saying that he's only teasing them
Who get drunk at night till the early morn'?
Asking who else parties as hard as he does
Tap dances at the party like it's goin on
Describing how he dances to the rhythmic beat of the music
Bitches and niggas all around scopin eachother down
Observing the drunken behavior of partygoers
I'm takin pictures at y'all at the fuckin lounge
Taking advantage of any opportunity to capture the moment on film
Mad niggas was, gettin drunk at the bar
Noticing the number of people who were getting drunk at the bar
I'm throwin Moet bottles, HA HA HA HA HA HA
Showing off his lavish spending by throwing expensive champagne bottles around
It's rowdy outside, I ain't signin shit
Deciding not to autograph anything due to the rowdiness of the crowd
Don't flow bitch, I take your microphone
Challenging anyone who wants to try to compete with him
You party bitches fallin in line
Observing the women who want to meet him
with your fat ass stinkin behind
Mocking the women he sees by saying they are overweight and unattractive
You don't know who the fuck is here
Boasting about his fame and status as an artist
I back smack your ass, make pressure appear
Warning anyone who tries to challenge him or disrespect him that he'll put pressure on them
Cuz cold Lucky knockin at your door
Referring to his alter-ego, 'cold Lucky,' and warning them that they should be afraid
I dedicate that to your source
Making a vague statement about who he's targeting
Cuz this (Nigga please) is dirty and it's stinkin
Boasting about his dirty and gritty style of music
Funkier than (Peppi Le Pew, so I was thinkin)
Comparing his music to the funky aroma of a cartoon skunk
I drop you mothafuckin niggas on the (weekend)
Asserting that he can outdo anyone anytime, especially on the weekends
(Lettin you know that) bitch nigga don't start
A warning to anyone who tries to mess with him
You thought that I was weak? Huh, let me speak
Challenging anyone who doubted his abilities to let him prove them wrong
My rhymes come funkier than your grandfather's feet
Boasting about his unique and funky style of rap
So listen mister, don't you ever forget
A warning to anyone who underestimates him
Rhyme dirty, you couldn't even clean it with Comet
Asserting that his music is so dirty that it can't be cleaned with a powerful cleanser like Comet
or even Worex, some tried Ajax
Further emphasizing that his music is too dirty for even strong cleaning products
Only mix wit, the back get this track
Encouraging DJs to play his music without hesitation
Sweet girl, sweet girl
Referring to the women in the crowd
Each and every day-a, each and every way-a
Implying that he encounters women every day in many different ways
See you niggas, most of your strayers
Noticing that many of the men in the crowd are wandering aimlessly
Stray off from a thing, civilization-a
Implying that the men are uncivilized and lack direction
Don't understand the true nation-a
Suggesting that they don't fully understand their place in society
Go back like cold ovens and ice boxes
Using a metaphor to express that they should take steps to correct their behavior
(Murder Avenue L trains, Broadway blackouts
Listing references to street names and events in New York City
Brooklyn Zu keep history, fam shake the trends
Referencing the Brooklyn rap group, Wu-Tang Clan, and their mission to shake up the music industry
Five years of workin bodies, voice box hits the shotty
Boasting about his endurance as an artist and the impact his music has on people
I move in parties, stickin hotties
Describing his ability to work a room and attract women
And all you fake mob Gotti's, I push your skirt up
Challenging anyone who tries to act tough and intimating that he can expose their true identity
My shit's so bad I wipe my ass with a burner)
Using hyperbole to assert his superiority as a rapper and how he deserves only the best of things
You niggas need to recognize, uh-huh, uh-huh
Reiterating previous statements that people need to recognize his talent and respect his music
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHAD HUGO, RUSSELL T JONES, PHARRELL WILLIAMS, PHARRELL L WILLIAMS
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