Time to Set It Straight by The U.M.C.'S (2024)

Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha
Yeah, nineteen ninety-three
Uh-huh (UM-UMC)
Bring it

[Haas-G]
Uno, dos, tres, quatro
Oops upside your head because I Marx ya like Groucho

Aiyyo I'm not a slouch so, ladies scream and shout (HO!)
Brother work it out (BO!) static bo bo bo I blow
Hard like the wind then I'll spin ya topsy turvy
I serve thee, here's a fruity orange for ya scurvy
I'm my own lucky charm in the middle of my pants
want to dance, I wind up and boggle on that ass, yo
Rico, I'm suave, Benito, I drive a
Crowd to get wild from the aisle here comes a style
I'm the undisputed master of charisma party ripper like
Shaq I be nimble, I be quick, I see the whack
MC's who need some style
Tryin to fake moves on my two I sonic boom ya like Nile
'Cause I'm the wildest, crazy kind of guy born free
I'm Haas G (awwww) I got the sh*t to set you free

Woooo, yeah, yeah, ha ha
For my peoples yo, for my peoples (my peoples)
For my peoples yo, for my peoples (my peoples)
For my peoples yo, for my peoples

[Kool Kim]
Hey yo I be the rough rugged MC with The Streetcar Named Desire
Goodness, gracious, great balls of fire
Now I heard you had the matzo
I put my peoples on the show and TAKE IT
If we want it, so nigg* don't flaunt it
Now you tried to be the Don of, the hip-hop nation
Yeah your beats is kind of fat, but your lyrics, starvation
Now you're stumped, you gotsta have the skill to make it thump
Ya damn, anal wart, herpe bump, your lyrics don't make me jump
Now, I might crossover when my dough is all spent
Because ain't nothin, goin on, but the rent
I come from S-T-A-T-E-N I-S-L-A-N-D
And be the grand wizard lyricist, Kim UMC
I serve the hot buttered SOUL on my hip-hop roll
And yo I can't be undersold and, my word as good as gold
I won't fold under pressure when your girl let me undress her
My eyeballs out of my head like, my dear Uncle Fester
Gave myself a future career from the days of Blue Cheese
And now there's one thousand two thousand three thousand UMC's

Uhh, yeah yeah
Yo, UMC'n type situation in the house
Yo, I got one question for the masses kid, one question

[Kool Kim]
Hey yo, who gets sex to my rhymes? HEY!
C'mon, who gets sex to my rhymes? UHH!
'Cause you know that I can cha-cha, with Nina, Maria, Sobrito
Bendejo, why Chocha, el Mixo, completo
So voulez-vouz coucher avec moi se soir
Me and Haas G, and Sousie, menage-a-trois
Now, I bag the mad honies round the world for sport
And then I get up, get up, inside she boom boom shots

Yeah, yeah, uh, uh, yo, check it out kid
Yo bring em down street kid, yo bring em down (bring em down)
Yo bring em down street kid, yo break em down

[Haas G]
Aiyyo I roll rope, on my boat, gently down the stream I turn
Hood like Robin, now I'm out to get the green
'Cause I'm the lean mean rap machine at the fingers snap my team
Tighten like grave men when I ain't misbehavin
Yo just gimme a little light, I grab a mic I get started
To cold act I'll, uhh, get retarded
Then I take off, I Jetson, like George when I wrecks em
God bless em, I leave em raptified when I hex em

Right on, right on, right on
Yo, check it out
We want to do it like this for nineteen ninety-three
First and foremost, the major shout to the mighty UMC crew
I want to say wassup to my peoples Ruckus
I want to give a massive shout to three-two-one
I want to say wassup to my peoples Cold Crush
All the way down to Ill Breed
I want to say wassup to my Oran B
And Cool Craig is in the house
Staten Isle's in the house
Staten Island comes first every time
Brooklyn's in the house
Queens is in the house
Uptown's in the house
Bronx is in the house

I want to say wassup to Long Island kid
Yeah, UMC's forever, always, we out

Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha
Expressing amusem*nt or laughter

Yeah, nineteen ninety-three
Referring to the year 1993

Uh-huh (UM-UMC)
Acknowledging the group U.M.C.'S

Uno, dos, tres, quatro
Counting in Spanish, emphasizing rhythm

Oops upside your head because I Marx ya like Groucho
Playfully hitting someone on the head, comparing it to a comedy act by Groucho Marx

Aiyyo I'm not a slouch so, ladies scream and shout (HO!)
Asserting oneself as confident and attracting attention from women

Brother work it out (BO!) static bo bo bo I blow
Encouraging someone to figure things out and expressing frustration through onomatopoeias

Hard like the wind then I'll spin ya topsy turvy
Being strong and capable of disorienting or confusing someone

I serve thee, here's a fruity orange for ya scurvy
Offering something beneficial or refreshing to someone in need

I'm my own lucky charm in the middle of my pants
Being confident and self-assured

want to dance, I wind up and boggle on that ass, yo
Expressing a desire to dance and show off skills

Rico, I'm suave, Benito, I drive a
Using various names to portray oneself as cool, charming, and stylish

Crowd to get wild from the aisle here comes a style
Exciting the crowd with a unique style

I'm the undisputed master of charisma party ripper like
Claiming to be highly charismatic and able to make parties lively

Shaq I be nimble, I be quick, I see the whack
Comparing oneself to the basketball player Shaq, emphasizing agility and ability to recognize mediocrity

MC's who need some style
Referring to other rappers who lack style

Tryin to fake moves on my two I sonic boom ya like Nile
Exposing rappers who try to imitate while showcasing a strong impact

'Cause I'm the wildest, crazy kind of guy born free
Describing oneself as wild and unconventional

I'm Haas G (awwww) I got the sh*t to set you free
Asserting one's ability to liberate through music

Woooo, yeah, yeah, ha ha
Expressing excitement and laughter

For my peoples yo, for my peoples (my peoples)
Dedicating the song to one's community and supporters

Hey yo I be the rough rugged MC with The Streetcar Named Desire
Introducing oneself as a tough and determined rapper, referencing a famous play

Goodness, gracious, great balls of fire
Expressing surprise or excitement

Now I heard you had the matzo
Referring to rumors or information about someone

I put my peoples on the show and TAKE IT
Promoting one's team and their success

If we want it, so nigg* don't flaunt it
Asserting ownership and advising against showing off

Now you tried to be the Don of, the hip-hop nation
Mocking someone's attempt to dominate the hip-hop genre

Yeah your beats is kind of fat, but your lyrics, starvation
Acknowledging someone's good beats but criticizing their weak lyrics

Now you're stumped, you gotsta have the skill to make it thump
Pointing out someone's lack of skill in creating impactful music

Ya damn, anal wart, herpe bump, your lyrics don't make me jump
Insulting and dismissing someone's lyrics as unimpressive

Now, I might crossover when my dough is all spent
Considering changing one's style or music genre when running out of money

Because ain't nothin, goin on, but the rent
Highlighting the importance of financial stability

I come from S-T-A-T-E-N I-S-L-A-N-D
Proudly representing Staten Island

And be the grand wizard lyricist, Kim UMC
Claiming to be a highly skilled and respected lyricist

I serve the hot buttered SOUL on my hip-hop roll
Delivering soulful and smooth music

And yo I can't be undersold and, my word as good as gold
Asserting one's value and trustworthiness

I won't fold under pressure when your girl let me undress her
Promising to remain calm and confident in challenging situations

My eyeballs out of my head like, my dear Uncle Fester
Expressing surprise or shock, comparing it to a character from The Addams Family

Gave myself a future career from the days of Blue Cheese
Referring to one's past experiences as a foundation for a successful career

And now there's one thousand two thousand three thousand UMC's
Acknowledging the increasing number of UMC's in the music industry

Uhh, yeah yeah
Expressing agreement or understanding

Yo, UMC'n type situation in the house
Referring to the U.M.C.'S style of music

Yo, I got one question for the masses kid, one question
Leading up to asking a question to the audience

Hey yo, who gets sex to my rhymes? HEY!
Asking who finds sexual pleasure while listening to the rapper's lyrics

C'mon, who gets sex to my rhymes? UHH!
Repeating the question with emphasis

'Cause you know that I can cha-cha, with Nina, Maria, Sobrito
Bringing up names of women to imply sexual prowess

Bendejo, why Chocha, el Mixo, completo
Using Spanish slang to further emphasize sexual encounters

So voulez-vouz coucher avec moi se soir
Asking if someone wants to sleep with the rapper in French

Me and Haas G, and Sousie, menage-a-trois
Referring to a threesome with the mentioned individuals

Now, I bag the mad honies round the world for sport
Boasting about attracting women from different places

And then I get up, get up, inside she boom boom shots
Describing sexual encounters in a graphic way

Yo, check it out kid
Getting someone's attention

Yo bring em down street kid, yo bring em down (bring em down)
Encouraging someone to bring excitement and energy to the streets

Yo break em down
Encouraging someone to dismantle their competition

Aiyyo I roll rope, on my boat, gently down the stream I turn
Using wordplay and imagery to describe a smooth and effortless sailing journey

Hood like Robin, now I'm out to get the green
Referencing Robin Hood and emphasizing a focus on financial gain

'Cause I'm the lean mean rap machine at the fingers snap my team
Describing oneself as skilled and efficient in rap, boasting about the team's support

Tighten like grave men when I ain't misbehavin
Being disciplined and serious when necessary

Yo just gimme a little light, I grab a mic I get started
Asking for attention and gaining momentum as soon as the microphone is in hand

To cold act I'll, uhh, get retarded
Delivering a strong performance with enthusiasm and intensity

Then I take off, I Jetson, like George when I wrecks em
Comparing oneself to the futuristic cartoon character George Jetson, signaling a rapid departure and impactful presence

God bless em, I leave em raptified when I hex em
Leaving the audience astonished and mesmerized through captivating performance

Right on, right on, right on
Expressing agreement, approval, or support

Yo, check it out
Redirecting attention back to the artist

We want to do it like this for nineteen ninety-three
Expressing a desire to deliver music in a style representative of the year 1993

First and foremost, the major shout to the mighty UMC crew
Showing respect and recognition to the U.M.C.'S group

I want to say wassup to my peoples Ruckus
Sending greetings to a group of individuals known as Ruckus

I want to give a massive shout to three-two-one
Giving a significant shout-out to three-two-one

I want to say wassup to my peoples Cold Crush
Extending greetings to a group known as Cold Crush

All the way down to Ill Breed
Acknowledging and including Ill Breed in the shout-outs

I want to say wassup to my Oran B
Sending greetings to someone named Oran B

And Cool Craig is in the house
Acknowledging the presence of Cool Craig

Staten Isle's in the house
Recognizing the presence and representation of Staten Island

Staten Island comes first every time
Declaring the importance and priority of Staten Island

Brooklyn's in the house
Acknowledging the presence and representation of Brooklyn

Queens is in the house
Recognizing the presence and representation of Queens

Uptown's in the house
Acknowledging the presence and representation of the uptown area

Bronx is in the house
Recognizing the presence and representation of the Bronx

I want to say wassup to Long Island kid
Sending greetings to someone from Long Island

Yeah, UMC's forever, always, we out
Declaring the permanence and leaving the scene


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