It's On
tony curtis & mr. lexx Lyrics


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Welcome to hip hop, where beats get bodies and murdered and MC'S they might get Served up or maybe they'll Serve ya with nothing but heat on a platter
I'm only giving what really matters
A lot of these cats are brain scattered with no direction, they lost
Cought up in twist of the intersection, they cross
Blind to the beauty of spitting they own truth, from the O.Gs down to the youth
When you hit the Booth, burn it down
You know when them people love it when you turn it up
When start moving the crowd, watch em gather round
When enter the spot gone head blow it up don't stop till you get enough
Of them bright lights, smoking mic's and the stage hop out the cage in a fit of rage
Ripping of the book of the artist that wrote
Now quote it right, you ain't down to sacrifice, you ain't never paid the price
You ain't dedicate yo life to yo passion
Wit disciplinary action till you cash in, got me laughing
Claiming you wit, you ain't even, I'm really bout it
That's how I'm sprouted understand I was born with it
Aye, aye, aye, it's in my DNA
Ring the alarm, another sound of dying hey
Ring the alarm another sound of dying
Look I spit soul food cabbage and collard greens
Gravy on top of dressing rice and black beans
If you ain't mentally stimulating your waisting my TikTok
Worth way more than that glitter you bust down on you wrist watch
Whether Rollie or Patek it don't matter we don't watch
You blew the labels budget and still flopped
Whenever you drop we don't cop we can't relate
You clout chase then we know that your out of date
Exterminate em right away like it's rapido underlay evacuate em in minute
What a minute, the timid sprinted till finish get dimmer
The wolves finning for dinner till the gimmick diminish
Can hang with the God's if you just kings of the kicks and the fits no match




For the king of the spit dip in melanin drip
That I was born with

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tony Curtis & Mr. Lexx's song "It's On" is an insightful commentary on the state of the hip-hop industry. The singer begins by acknowledging the competitive and often cut-throat nature of hip hop. In this world, beats can "get bodies and murdered," and MCs may find themselves "served up." The singer, however, seems to set himself apart from the rest of the hip-hop community, claiming that he only wants to give what "really matters." He laments the fact that many hip-hop artists are "brain scattered" and have lost direction. They are "blind to the beauty of spitting their own truth," and instead get caught up in the intersection of the industry's many demands.


Despite this, the singer is optimistic. He is determined to "burn it down" in the recording booth, to create something that resonates and captivates the audience. He is aware that once he starts "moving the crowd," he will gather a following. This is the ultimate goal for any hip-hop artist - to create music that resonates with fans and creates a sense of community. The singer ends the song by stating that hip-hop is in his DNA; he was "born with it." This statement suggests that he believes that hip-hop is not just a genre of music but a way of life.


Line by Line Meaning

Welcome to hip hop, where beats get bodies and murdered and MC'S they might get Served up or maybe they'll Serve ya with nothing but heat on a platter
Hip hop is where music can be difficult and competitive. MC's might either perform really well or completely fail, without mercy or compassion.


I'm only giving what really matters
The artist is trying to convey authenticity and quality, above all else.


A lot of these cats are brain scattered with no direction, they lost
Many artists in the hip hop industry lack direction and focus, leading to disorder and confusion.


Cought up in twist of the intersection, they cross
These lost artists are trapped in a perplexing maze of options, which leaves them with little sense of direction.


Blind to the beauty of spitting they own truth, from the O.Gs down to the youth
Many of these artists have no appreciation for the beauty of being authentic and true, even when it comes to the young up and coming rappers and old school legends.


When you hit the Booth, burn it down
When you step up to the microphone, make sure to leave a lasting impression and demonstrate your skill.


You know when them people love it when you turn it up
The audience loves it when you bring excitement, energy and a strong performance.


When start moving the crowd, watch em gather round
When you start to hype up the audience, more people are drawn in and intrigued by your energy and skill.


When enter the spot gone head blow it up don't stop till you get enough
When you enter a performance or stage, you need to make sure to give it your all and keep providing quality entertainment.


Of them bright lights, smoking mic's and the stage hop out the cage in a fit of rage
The artist is excited to perform and sees the stage as an opportunity to showcase their skill among vibrant lights and smoke effects.


Ripping of the book of the artist that wrote
The artist is unapologetically taking inspiration from other musicians to create their own art.


Now quote it right, you ain't down to sacrifice, you ain't never paid the price
To truly succeed as an artist, you need to be willing to put in the hard work and sacrifice that comes with creating and performing music.


You ain't dedicate yo life to yo passion
If you haven't fully committed yourself to your passion for music and worked hard to improve your skill, you won't succeed.


Wit disciplinary action till you cash in, got me laughing
The artist is making fun of those who only care about making money from music and don't take the artistry seriously.


Claiming you wit, you ain't even, I'm really bout it
The artist sees through the façade of other rappers who portray themselves as skilled but aren't truly dedicated to the art form themselves.


That's how I'm sprouted understand I was born with it
The artist believes that their skill and passion for music is innate and has been with them since birth.


Aye, aye, aye, it's in my DNA
The artist is emphasizing that their love and talent for music is a part of who they are at a fundamental level.


Ring the alarm, another sound of dying hey
The artist's music is so good that it's making other people's music sound as if it's dying.


Look I spit soul food cabbage and collard greens
The artist's style of music is authentic and nourishing, like comforting soul food.


Gravy on top of dressing rice and black beans
The artist's music is layered and complex, like delicious Cajun dishes.


If you ain't mentally stimulating your waisting my TikTok
If your music isn't challenging or thought-provoking, it's not even worth the short attention span of a TikTok video.


Worth way more than that glitter you bust down on you wrist watch
The artist sees substance and depth as more valuable than flashy, superficial material goods.


Whether Rollie or Patek it don't matter we don't watch
The artist doesn't care about expensive watches and would rather focus on making music.


You blew the labels budget and still flopped
The artist is criticizing other rappers who have squandered label investment opportunities and failed to deliver quality music or achieve success.


Whenever you drop we don't cop we can't relate
The artist sees no value in the music of other rappers who fail to deliver authenticity or substance, and therefore, is not interested in listening to their music or buying their albums.


You clout chase then we know that your out of date
The artist is calling out rappers who are only chasing after fame or trends, without focusing on the quality of their music or being true to themselves.


Exterminate em right away like it's rapido underlay evacuate em in minute
The artist is urging listeners to immediately shut out and ignore rappers who aren't authentic or talented, comparing them to pests that need to be exterminated.


What a minute, the timid sprinted till finish get dimmer
The artist is again calling out rappers who lack confidence and focus, and are therefore rapidly losing steam in the music industry.


The wolves finning for dinner till the gimmick diminish
The artist sees themselves as a strong and powerful competitor, wiping out weaker rappers who are part of trends or fads and not committed to the art.


Can hang with the God's if you just kings of the kicks and the fits no match
The artist is saying that being able to dress well or having nice shoes doesn't equal the talent and power of the true greats and legends in hip hop music.


For the king of the spit dip in melanin drip
The artist is proud of their African American heritage and uses their blackness as a source of strength and inspiration for their music.


That I was born with
The artist is emphasizing that their talent and passion for music came naturally to them and is a part of who they are, rather than something they had to cultivate or force.




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Written by: Kevin Burley

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