Recognize
ol dirty bastard/ol dirty bastard Lyrics

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