[00:00.40]Uh, uh, uh, uh
[00:02.92]Uh, uh, uh, check the rhyme
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[00:24.94]Back in the days on the boulevard of Linden
[00:27.37]We used to kick routines and presence was fittin
[00:29.80]It was I, The Abstract (And me, the Five Footer)
[00:32.28](I kicks the mad style so step off the frankfurter)
[00:34.71]Yo, Phife, you remember that routine
[00:36.80]That we used to make spiffy like Mr. Clean?
[00:39.57](Um um, a tidbit, um, a smidgen)
[00:42.34](I don't get the message so you gots to run the pigeon)
[00:44.69]Heh, okay, you on point Phife? (All the time, Tip)
[00:46.86]You on point Phife? (All the time, Tip)
[00:49.39]You on point Phife? (All the time, Tip)
[00:51.77]Well, then grab the microphone and let your words rip
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[00:54.88]Now here's a funky introduction of how nice I am
[00:56.79]Tell your mother, tell your father, send a telegram
[00:59.27]I'm like an energizer 'cause, you see, I last long
[01:01.88]My crew is never ever wack because we stand strong
[01:04.31]Now if you say my style is wack that's where you're dead wrong
[01:06.97]I slayed that buddy in El Segundo then Push it Along
[01:09.45]You'd be a fool to reply that Phife is not the man
[01:11.68]'Cause you know and I know that you know who I am
[01:14.21]A special shout of peace goes out to all my pals, you see
[01:16.61]And a middle finger goes for all you punk MC's
[01:19.25]'Cause I love it when you wack MC's despise me
[01:21.76]They get vexed, I roll next, can't none contest me
[01:24.24]I'm just a fly MC who's five foot three and very brave
[01:26.72]On top remaining, no home training 'cause I misbehave
[01:29.23]I come correct in full effect have all my hoes in check
[01:31.82]And before I get the butt the jim must be erect
[01:34.17]You see, my aura's positive I don't promote no junk
[01:36.65]See, I'm far from a bully and I ain't a punk
[01:39.13]Extremity in rhythm, yeah that's what you heard
[01:41.61]So just clean out your ears and just check the word
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[01:44.85]Check the rhyme y'all, check the rhyme y'all
[01:46.57]Check the rhyme y'all, check the rhyme y'all
[01:49.19]Check the rhyme y'all, check the rhyme y'all
[01:51.67]Check it out, check it out
[01:53.78]Check the rhyme y'all, check the rhyme y'all
[01:56.84]Check the rhyme y'all, play tapes y'all
[01:59.24]Check the rhyme y'all, check the rhyme y'all
[02:01.65]Check it out, check it out
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[02:04.34]Back in the days on the boulevard of Linden
[02:06.72]We used to kick routines and the presence was fittin
[02:09.30]It was I, the Phifer (And me, the Abstract)
[02:11.78](The rhymes were so rumpin' that the brothers rode the 'zack)
[02:14.63]Ayo Tip, do you recall when we used to rock (What?)
[02:17.01]Those fly routines on your cousin's block?
[02:19.04](Um, let me see, damn I can't remember)
[02:21.87](I receive the message and you will play the sender)
[02:24.30]You on point Tip? (All the time Phife)
[02:26.57]You on point Tip? (Yeah, all the time Phife)
[02:29.08]You on point Tip? (Yo, all the time Phife)
[02:31.37]So play the resurrector and give the dead some life
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[02:34.46]Okay, if knowledge is the key then just show me the lock
[02:36.52]Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock
[02:39.08]With speed, I'm agile plus I'm worth your while
[02:41.59]One hundred percent intelligent black child
[02:43.99]My optic presentation sizzles the retina
[02:46.73]How far must you go to gain respect? Ummm
[02:49.29]Well, it's kind of simple, just remain your own
[02:51.49]Or you'll be crazy, sad and alone
[02:53.84]Industry rule number four-thousand-and-eighty
[02:56.66]Record company people are shady
[02:58.93]So kids watch your back 'cause I think they smoke crack
[03:01.47]I don't doubt it, look at how they act
[03:03.64]Well off to better things like a hip-hop forum
[03:06.54]Pass me the rock and I'll score 'em with decorum
[03:09.10]And proper—what you say Hammer? Proper
[03:11.92]Rap is not pop, if you call it that then stop
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[03:24.12]NC, y'all check the rhyme y'all
[03:26.62]SC, y'all check it out y'all
[03:28.82]Virginia, check the rhyme y'all
[03:31.30]Check it out, check it out
[03:33.83]In London, check the rhyme, y'all