Song information On this page you can find the lyrics of the song Listen To The Beat Of The Music, artist - Young MC. Album song Brainstorm, in the genre Рэп и хип-хоп
Date of issue: 12.08.1991
Record label: A Capitol Records Release
Song language: English
Listen To The Beat Of The Music |
Ahh looking out my window at the world I see |
A whole bunch of problems looking back of me |
And I’m not one to get involved |
Therefore problems will never get solved |
We’ve got acid rain Saddam Hussein |
National deficit and crack cocaine |
Homeless people being driven insane |
By a world that gives them not a thing to gain |
I start my car and get in the fast lane |
Driving by all the strife and strain |
I feel the sunshine but I don’t feel rain |
'Cause I’m looking at life from behind a windowpane |
I shut my mouth and I do not complain |
'Cause if I did then it would go in vain |
I live my life in the way that I choose it |
I just aah listen to the beat of the music |
So this is the way life’s supposed to go |
I work my job and I collect my dough |
And as long as I still get paid |
I can do what I want and never be afraid |
Because I waited and i stood in line |
Took my chances 'til it was my time |
Worked real hard to learn how to rhyme |
So now I’m not giving you one thin dime |
People approach me just because I’m |
A successful rapper who is in his prime |
I worked hard so now I think it’s fine |
That you have your life and I have mine |
I started writing at the age of 9 |
I broke no laws and I commit no crime |
I got what I got and I don’t want to lose it |
So I ahh listen to the beat of the music |
Well a change is needed and I can tell |
That if I change that then everything will be swell |
'Cause I can’t get upstairs |
If I keep on acting like I do not care |
Now this is something you people should not miss |
And open ear is what I insist |
And your response should not be cold and brisk |
To a man if your life is better than his |
By making this song I guess I’m taking a risk |
Of being insulted chastised and dissed |
Or called a commie or a socialist |
'Cause I feel success is not selfishness |
See my philosophy goes like this |
An open hand should not be greeted with a fist |
A dirty look or a slap on the wrist |
And angry word or a boo or a hiss |
Now you’ve done things in life that they’ve missed |
But those achievements belong on a list |
Be unselfish if you get the gist |
'Cause there’s no reason to be so pissed |
Turn around baby make that twist |
Follow me every bro' and sis' |
I got my Walkman and I’m gonna use it |
Helping people while I listen to the beat of the music |