Discover the poetic beauty in ‘Drop the Bomb’ by 2 Live Crew. This lyric breakdown takes you on a journey through the artist’s thoughts, emotions, and the story they aim to tell. From clever metaphors to evocative imagery, we delve into the nuances that make this song a lyrical masterpiece. Whether you’re a fan of 2 Live Crew or a lover of well-crafted words, our detailed analysis will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of this song.
2x:
{Everybody over there!} {Get on up!}
{Everybody up there!} {Get into it!}
{Everybody right there!} {Get involved!}
Verse 1: Brother Marquis
All the people on the left, just participate
And everybody o the right, we won’t make you wait
And all the people inbetween, just shout and scream
And have a funky good time if you know what I mean
Because when we rhyme, we move people by the masses
When they say they’ll pay we’ll play when they ask us
Some say they don’t know of us but that is a lie
Suckas try to play they games of Dis-and-Die
And don’t you try to shake my hand or be my friend
Unlike a hook made out of rubber I will not bend!
{Drop the bomb!!}
Verse 2: Fresh Kid Ice
To all you silly suckas wo try to abuse us:
When we get ignited you can’t diffuse us
It’ll be on radio and even TV
That we achieved a level where you want to be
Now step off the pedestal, give us the mike
So we can rock the people the way you would like
Just do us a favor, don’t be a jerk
‘Cause all we want to see is your body work!
{But all we want to see is yo’ body work!}
{Work yo body!}
Verse 3
[Kid Ice] There’s a lesson to be taught, that’s the one you should learn
You can’t buy respect; it’s what you earn
‘Cause when you dis 2 Live you get yours in the end
It’s not a threat; it’s a promise, my friend!
[Marquis] So suckas step aside, let the women do their thing
Come on y’all, and shake that thing!
{Work that thing!}
{Yes!!}