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| 2. |
| 4:21 | 
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I am the Lyte "a-a-a-a-a-a-as-as-a-rock" L-Y, L-L-Y-T-E
(repeat 3X) [Milk] Do you understand the metaphoric phrase 'Lyte as a Rock?' It's explaining, how heavy the young lady is You know what I'm saying King? [King of Chill] Yes my brother, but I would consider 'Lyte as a Rock' a simile because of the usage of the word 'as' And now.. directly from the planet of Brooklyn MC Lyte as a Rock! [MC Lyte] Must I say it again, I said it before Move out the way when I'm comin through the door Me, heavy? As Lyte as a Rock Guys watch, even some of girls clock Step back, it ain't that type of party No reply if you ain't somebody Get out my face, don't wanna hear no more If you hate rejection, don't try to score First base? You ain't got what it takes You smile, you wink, you big fake flake You're so pathetic you make my stomach turn You beg, you borrow, now you have to learn I am the Lyte "a-a-a-a-a-a-as-as-a-rock" L-Y, L-L-Y-T-E (repeat 2X) [MC Lyte] Lyte as a Rock, or I should say a boulder Rolling down your neck, pounding on your shoulders Never shall I be an emcee, called a wannabe I am the Lyte, L-Y-T-E This is the way it is, don't ever forget Hear the rhyme by someone else and you know they bit All in the way, just little obstacles Chew em up, spit em out, just like popsicles Suckers out of my way, we're not on the same wavelength I show stability, potential and strength On the other hand, you are weak and unruly Could never be a spy, cause you're just a plain stoolie I am the Lyte "a-a-a-a-a-a-as-as-a-rock" L-Y, L-L-Y-T-E (repeat 2X) [MC Lyte] I'm a slave, I'm a slave, I'm a slave to the rhythm Def rhymes on the micraphone is what I'm givin Yes I am a Rock and you are just a pebble Milk turn up the base, and Rock adjust the levels If a rap can paint a thousand words then I can paint a million Wait, Lyte is capable of paintin a bazillion raps So when I say it, this is what I mean Audio Two an alliance on the scene and I'd like to say whassup to my producer King of Chill Party people are you ready, jam if you will Never underestimate Lyte the Emcee; I am a rapper who is here to make the things the way they're meant to be The World Ultimate, I'm here to take the title but I had a little trouble upon, my arrival But I got rid of those who, tried to rock me Lyte is here, no one can stop me I am the Lyte "a-a-a-a-a-a-as-as-a-rock" L-Y, L-L-Y-T-E (repeat 2X) [MC Lyte] There are Hip-Hop leaders, this you know We also have, hip-hoppers that follow By the tone of my voice, you can tell I am a scholar I'm also the leader of the hip-hop followers Now get this, I'm at a jam and I'm rockin it Suckers like a checkerboard, when black is clockin it The grace as I ease across the stage Bars around the audience, sort of like a cage They laugh, cause they assume I'm in prison but in reality, they're locked in Once again I'll state that I can't be stopped cause yo, I am as Lyte, as, Rock! I am the Lyte "a-a-a-a-a-a-as-as-a-rock" L-Y, L-L-Y-T-E (repeat 6X) I am the Lyte "a-a-a-a-a-a-as-as-a-rock" L-Y, L-L-Y-T-E (repeat 4X) I am the Lyte "a-a-a-a-a-a-as-as-a-rock" L-Y, L-L-Y-T-E (repeat 4X to fade) |
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| 2:50 |
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Verse 1
I am woman, hear me roar When I grab the mic it's never a bore When I'm on stage, sayin' a rhyme I often wonder what ya think of mine Is it fresh or weak, or is it live or dead? Yo, it's got ta be somethin' if you're boppin' your head To the beat, can I get an amen brother? Liked that rhyme? Well here goes another... [Hold up, hold up, hold up. Check it out. Before we go any further we gotta announce who we are. I am DJ K-Rock and this is my homegirl, MC Lyte. Kick it for 'em!] Verse 2 We had to pause for station identification Now ya know my name here's some more information Well, let's see, what you wanna know about me? MC L-Y-T-E [The Queen] Nah, that's too corny [The Sexy] Nah, that gets the guys too horny [The Best] Now that sounds conceited But what is true is true, so it has to be repeated The best is Lyte, when I'm on the mic And MC's look straight ahead cos this pitch'll make your neck tired And I say loosen up and relax The fiction you been livin' Imma fill with facts Right now... [MC Lyte, DJ K-Rock. Name of the group is Me and My DJ. Kickin' it live in '88. Do it.] Verse 3 I am woman, hear me roar Comin' out fresher and flyer than I did before That's right, I'm well respected Don't get stupid, I'm well protected If ya wanna battle I'm well prepared Me and K-Rock are far from scared, you know what We're brave, livin' in a cave of gold Waitin' for the misbehaved to get bold But as I look around so far so good MC's behaving just like they should Hands are folded, no whispering or passing notes All attention to me ya have to devote I'm like a teacher, but then again not quite Cos a teacher's salary I'm makin' a night On the mic rhymes witty and bright Maybe that's why the name is Lyte Yo, bust it, Imma end it right here DJ K-Rock, you end it over there |
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| 3:20 |
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I may come on strong but that's what you like
You like a female MC who can handle the mike How do I know? Because you told me so You instantly prefer a pro to supervise the show So that's why I'm here, don't mean to make a case of it This rap here, well, it's just for the taste of it I write the rap to make the whole world sing And I'm the type of female, well, I like to swing MC Lyte likes swingin Party people in the place, since you started the case Of a demonstration, I need concentration So you can make a full examination Then you will agree that I'm the best MC And so is my deejay on the tables, Rock This is the best jam that you could get The rap by Lyte and the beat by Stetsa (Beat by Stetsa) (beat by Stetsa) Never turn it down, cause it's what you requested Any mike I hold, you know the big man pressed it Sole believer in the rap I say You believe it too, that's why you never walk away You like the way I do it, you like my style Study me like a book, cause you know I'm worth your while Expressions on my face show you just how I feel Add a rap to my gestures, now you know the deal MC Lyte likes swingin Cause yo, I am the best and that I'll boast Sit down and be the guest, and I'll be the host It's wack to those that know and those that do not Like 'Coke is it' I hit the spot Like 'good vibrations', I'm like Sunkist The rap is smooth, cause it's sealed with chapstick Not gonna say that I been rappin since the day of birth But I've acquired the knowledge like Ms. Butterworth Ask me what's important, I tell you time and effort Ask me how I do it, it's Lyte's ??? method Yeah, Lyte is good, Bud Li |
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| 6. |
| 5:18 |
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When you say you love me, it doesn't matter.
It goes to my head as just chit chatter You may take this egostistical or just or worry free But what you say I take none of it seriously And even if I did I wouldn't tell you so i'd let you pretend to read me and then you'll know. Cause I hate when one attempts to analyze. That I despize those who even try to look into my eyes to see what I am thinking. That dream is over you gotta sink it. And I tell all of you like I told all of them what you say to me is just paper thin, word I'm not the kind of girl to try to play a man out I take the money and the gear and then break the hell out No thats not my strategy, not the game I play I admit I play game but it's not done that way Truly when I get involved I give it my heart I mean my mind, my soul, my body I mean every part But if it doesn't work out, yo it just doesn't It wasn't meant to be you know, it just wasn't So I treat all of you like I treat all of them and what you say to me is still paper thin In one ear and right out the other hurt is mumbo jumbo (eeeish) lover I don't pay attention I don't concentrate you ain't got the bait that it takes to hook this a-hah, a-hah, a-hah Sucker you missed, I put feelings aside I know who I am My name is Lyte is your name Sam? Cause if it is step off, grab your coat and get lost Wrap your scarf around your throat and go back and catch a rope And hit the road Sam, don't you come back no more, no more, no more, no more Hit the road Sam, don't you come back no more So now I take precaution when choosing my mate I do not touch until the third or fourth date Then maybe we'l |
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| 4:17 |
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| 8. |
| 4:42 |
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I used to be in love with this guy named Sam I don't know why, cause he had the head like that of a clam But you couldn't tell me nothin, cause Sam was number one Cause to me, oh my gosh, he was one in a million I shoulda knew the consequences right from the start That he'd use me for my money, and then break my heart But like a fool in love I fell for his game But I got mine, so I show no shame In Empire winked his eye, and then he kept walkin And all of those who live in Brooklyn know just what I'm talkin The roller disco where we all used to go Just to have some fun back in 1981 You know the place, Empire Boulevard Is where I first saw the nigga, and he tried to play hard But I knew the deal, cause I knew his brother Jerry And Sam, he just broke up with his girlfriend Terry So Jerry introduced Sam and I that night He said, |
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| 2:25 |
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Kick this one for Brooklyn
(Cha) (cha) (cha) Kick this one for the 90s (Boom) (cha-cha) Now kick this one here for Me |
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| 10. |
| 3:58 |
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This is Lyte, and I'm just here to say That I choose to express my feelings this way Always alone, either with a microphone Or just plainly emphasize the tone Of my voice, cause yo, I know I'm your choice So when I am speaking, show your gratitude While I am teaching, I have no attitude I'm just here to get the job totally done 85% work, 15% fun Sometimes I admit, I get so excited Rhyme for rhyme, I just can't fight it Can't stop the flow, it's just too persistant |
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