Discover the poetic beauty in ‘The Donald’ by A Tribe Called Quest. 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 A Tribe Called Quest or a lover of well-crafted words, our detailed analysis will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of this song.
Yo
Phife Dawg, whatagwan with the crew?
Nuff ting, that’s why me had to come through
Phife Dawg, you spit wicked every verse
The north said respect the Trini man first
Phife Dawg, I know you had the man shook up
Good shit ’cause you a mastermind that cook up
Phife Dawg, whatagwan with the crew?
Nuff ting, that’s why me had to come through
Phife Dawg, you spit wicked every verse
The north said respect Trini man first
Phife Dawg, I know you on them one and twos
Give me that woman right there
Phife Dawg, I know you on the one and twos
Give me a zugu zugu and do exactly what you do
Tribe Called Quest, you see them back with one another
Ayo, Busta Bust, them not want no problem, brother
Phife Dawg, Donald, Legend, Phife Dawg
Phife Dawg legend, you can call me Don Juice
I’m the shit right now, what, you need to see proof?
Recently on the internet they chatting
Taking polls, debating who could win in battle rapping
Let’s make it happen, these cyber flows already par
No subliminals with me, you know who the f*ck you are
Who wanna spar? Ha ha, well, here I are
Orthodox spitter or bring on the southpaw
No doubt, I’mma set it, dudes best be ready
Off top on the spot, no reading from your Wackberry
Leave the iPhones home, skill sets must be shown
I’mma show you the real meaning of the danger zone
I got it sewn, eh speak to all clones
Untouchable in my zone, watch it don’t leave him alone
F*ck your ass cheek flows with bars sweeter than scones
Put on microphone
Yes, yes, he the wrong ones to f*ck with
No matter what the day he could catch you on his plane
Or the one you on today
Visit niggas in their dreams, make them scream of bloody murder
He’s a Trini gladiator, ain’t no need to take it further
If you wanna take it further your huffleberry is here
Doctor of your holiday, Wyatt Earp ya like the tears
We gon’ celebrate ’em, elevate ’em, papa had to levitate ’em
Give ’em his and don’t debate him top dog is the way to rate him
Donald
Don Juice
Phife Dawg whatagwan with the crew?
Phife Dawg, that’s why I had to come through
Phife Dawg, you spit wicked every verse
Phife Dawg, respect the Trini man first
Phife Dawg, I know you had the man shook up
Phife Dawg, ’cause your mastermind cook up
Phife Dawg, you know they back with one and another
Phife Dawg, them not want no problem, brother
Step back, them don’t want no problem, brother
Step back, them don’t want no problem, brother
Step back, them don’t want no problem, brother (Don Juice)
Step back, them don’t want no problem, brother
Phife Dawg
Don Juice
Phife Dawg whatagwan with the crew?
Phife Dawg, that’s why I had to come through
Phife Dawg, you spit wicked every verse
Phife Dawg, respect the Trini man first
Phife Dawg, I know you had the man shook up
Phife Dawg, ’cause your mastermind cook up
Phife Dawg, you know they back with one and another
Phife Dawg, them not want no problem, brother
Step back, them don’t want no problem, brother
Step back, them don’t want no problem, brother
Step back, them don’t want no problem, brother (Don Juice)
Phife Dawg whatagwan with the crew?
Phife Dawg, that’s why I had to come through
Phife Dawg, you spit wicked every verse
Phife Dawg, respect the Trini man first
Phife Dawg, I know you had the man shook up
Phife Dawg, ’cause your mastermind cook up
Phife Dawg, you know they back with one and another
Phife Dawg, them not want no problem, brother
Step back, them don’t want no problem, brother
Step back, them don’t want no problem, brother
Step back, them don’t want no problem, brother (Don Juice)
Step back, them don’t want no problem, brother
Phife Dawg