I Know You Got Soul
Eric Barrier, William Griffin, James Brown, Charles A. Bobbit, Clarence Eugene Haskins, Calvin Eugene Simon, Grady Thomas, Michael Williams, Bobby Byrd
It's been a long time I shouldn'na left you
Without a strong rhyme to step to
Think of how many weak shows you slept through
Time's up I'm sorry I kept you
Thinking of this you keep repeating you miss
The rhymes from the microphone soloist
And you sit by the radio hand on the dial soon
As you hear it pump up the volume
Dance wit the speaker 'til you hear it blow
Then plug in the headphone 'cause here it go
It's a 4 letter word when it's heard, it control
Your body to dance (you got it) soul
Detects the tempo like a red alert
Reaches your reflex, so let it work
When this is playing, you can't get stuck wit
The steps, so get set and I'm a still come up wit
A gift to be swift, follow the leader, the rhyme will go
Def wit the record that was mixed a long time ago
It can be done but only I can do it
For those that can dance and clap your hands to it
I start to think and then I sink
Into the paper like I was ink
When I'm writing, I'm trapped in between the lines
I escape when I finish the rhyme
I got soul
You got it
You got it
You got it
You got it
I know you got soul
Picture a mic, the stage is empty
A beat like this might tempt me
To pose, show my rings and my fat gold chain
Grab the mic like I'm on Soul Train
But I'll wait 'cause I mastered this
Let the others go first so the brothers don't miss
Eric B. break the sticks (you got it)
Rakim will begin when you make the mix
I'll experiment like a scientist
You want to rhyme, you gotta sign my list
'Cause I'm a manifest and bless the mic I hold
You want it next? then you gotta have soul
'Cause if you ain't got it, I'm a make an encore
Take the mic, make the people respond for
The R, 'cause that's the way it'll have to be
If you want to get on after me
Think about it, wait, erase your rhyme
Forget it and don't waste your time
'Cause I'll be in the crowd if you ain't controlling it
Drop the mic, you shouldn't be holding it
This is how it should be done
This style is identical to none
Some try to make it sound like this but you're getting me
So upset that I'm wet 'cause you're sweating me
I drip steam like a microphone fiend
Eager to MC is my theme
I get hype when I hear a drum roll
Rakim is on the mic and you know I got soul
You got it
You got it
You got it
You got it
You got it
I got soul (you got it) that's why I came
To teach those who can't say my name
First of all, I'm the soloist, the soul controller
Rakim gets stronger as I get older
Constant elevation causes expansion
I write my rhyme while I cool in my mansion
Then put it on tape and in the city I test it
Then on the radio the R's requested
You listen to it, the concept might break you
'Cause almost anyone can relate to
Whoever's out of hand, I'm give him handles
Light 'em up, blow 'em out like candles
Or should I just let him melt?
Then give him a hand so they can see how it felt
I'm not bold just 'cause I rock gold
Rakim is on the mic and you know I got soul
You got it
You got it
You got it
You got it
Now I'm a stop to see what you got
Get off the mic before I get too hot
I want to see which posse can dance the best
It should be easy 'cause the beat is fresh
Now if your from Uptown, Brooklyn- bound
The Bronx, Queens, or Long Island Sound
Even other states come right and exact
It ain't where you're from, it's where you're at
Since you came here, you have to show and prove
And do that dance until it don't move
'Cause all you need is soul self-esteem will release
The rest is up to you, Rakim 'll say peace
You got it
It's been a long time I shouldn'na left you
Faz muito tempo que eu não deveria ter te deixado
Without a strong rhyme to step to
Sem uma rima forte para seguir
Think of how many weak shows you slept through
Pense em quantos shows fracos você dormiu
Time's up I'm sorry I kept you
O tempo acabou, desculpe por ter te mantido
Thinking of this you keep repeating you miss
Pensando nisso, você continua repetindo que sente falta
The rhymes from the microphone soloist
Das rimas do solista do microfone
And you sit by the radio hand on the dial soon
E você senta ao lado do rádio, mão no dial logo
As you hear it pump up the volume
Assim que você ouvir, aumente o volume
Dance wit the speaker 'til you hear it blow
Dance com o alto-falante até ouvi-lo explodir
Then plug in the headphone 'cause here it go
Então conecte o fone de ouvido porque aqui vamos nós
It's a 4 letter word when it's heard, it control
É uma palavra de 4 letras quando é ouvida, ela controla
Your body to dance (you got it) soul
Seu corpo para dançar (você entendeu) alma
Detects the tempo like a red alert
Detecta o ritmo como um alerta vermelho
Reaches your reflex, so let it work
Alcança seu reflexo, então deixe funcionar
When this is playing, you can't get stuck wit
Quando isso está tocando, você não pode ficar preso com
The steps, so get set and I'm a still come up wit
Os passos, então se prepare e eu ainda vou surgir com
A gift to be swift, follow the leader, the rhyme will go
Um presente para ser rápido, siga o líder, a rima vai
Def wit the record that was mixed a long time ago
Def com o disco que foi mixado há muito tempo atrás
It can be done but only I can do it
Pode ser feito, mas só eu posso fazer
For those that can dance and clap your hands to it
Para aqueles que podem dançar e bater palmas
I start to think and then I sink
Eu começo a pensar e então eu afundo
Into the paper like I was ink
No papel como se eu fosse tinta
When I'm writing, I'm trapped in between the lines
Quando estou escrevendo, estou preso entre as linhas
I escape when I finish the rhyme
Eu escapo quando termino a rima
I got soul
Eu tenho alma
You got it
Você entendeu
You got it
Você entendeu
You got it
Você entendeu
You got it
Você entendeu
I know you got soul
Eu sei que você tem alma
Picture a mic, the stage is empty
Imagine um microfone, o palco está vazio
A beat like this might tempt me
Um ritmo como este pode me tentar
To pose, show my rings and my fat gold chain
Para posar, mostrar meus anéis e minha corrente de ouro gorda
Grab the mic like I'm on Soul Train
Pego o microfone como se estivesse no Soul Train
But I'll wait 'cause I mastered this
Mas eu vou esperar porque eu dominei isso
Let the others go first so the brothers don't miss
Deixe os outros irem primeiro para que os irmãos não percam
Eric B. break the sticks (you got it)
Eric B. quebra os palitos (você entendeu)
Rakim will begin when you make the mix
Rakim começará quando você fizer a mixagem
I'll experiment like a scientist
Vou experimentar como um cientista
You want to rhyme, you gotta sign my list
Você quer rimar, você tem que assinar minha lista
'Cause I'm a manifest and bless the mic I hold
Porque eu vou manifestar e abençoar o microfone que eu seguro
You want it next? then you gotta have soul
Você quer o próximo? então você tem que ter alma
'Cause if you ain't got it, I'm a make an encore
Porque se você não tem, eu vou fazer um bis
Take the mic, make the people respond for
Pegue o microfone, faça o povo responder por
The R, 'cause that's the way it'll have to be
O R, porque é assim que tem que ser
If you want to get on after me
Se você quer entrar depois de mim
Think about it, wait, erase your rhyme
Pense nisso, espere, apague sua rima
Forget it and don't waste your time
Esqueça e não perca seu tempo
'Cause I'll be in the crowd if you ain't controlling it
Porque eu estarei na multidão se você não estiver controlando
Drop the mic, you shouldn't be holding it
Solte o microfone, você não deveria estar segurando
This is how it should be done
É assim que deve ser feito
This style is identical to none
Este estilo é idêntico a nenhum
Some try to make it sound like this but you're getting me
Alguns tentam fazer parecer com isso, mas você está me irritando
So upset that I'm wet 'cause you're sweating me
Tão chateado que estou molhado porque você está me suando
I drip steam like a microphone fiend
Eu transpiro vapor como um viciado em microfone
Eager to MC is my theme
Ansioso para ser MC é o meu tema
I get hype when I hear a drum roll
Eu fico animado quando ouço um rolo de bateria
Rakim is on the mic and you know I got soul
Rakim está no microfone e você sabe que eu tenho alma
You got it
Você entendeu
You got it
Você entendeu
You got it
Você entendeu
You got it
Você entendeu
You got it
Você entendeu
I got soul (you got it) that's why I came
Eu tenho alma (você entendeu) é por isso que eu vim
To teach those who can't say my name
Para ensinar aqueles que não conseguem dizer meu nome
First of all, I'm the soloist, the soul controller
Primeiro de tudo, eu sou o solista, o controlador de alma
Rakim gets stronger as I get older
Rakim fica mais forte à medida que envelheço
Constant elevation causes expansion
Elevação constante causa expansão
I write my rhyme while I cool in my mansion
Eu escrevo minha rima enquanto me refresco em minha mansão
Then put it on tape and in the city I test it
Então coloco em fita e na cidade eu testo
Then on the radio the R's requested
Então no rádio o R é solicitado
You listen to it, the concept might break you
Você ouve, o conceito pode te quebrar
'Cause almost anyone can relate to
Porque quase todo mundo pode se relacionar
Whoever's out of hand, I'm give him handles
Quem estiver fora de controle, eu vou dar-lhe alças
Light 'em up, blow 'em out like candles
Acenda-os, apague-os como velas
Or should I just let him melt?
Ou eu deveria apenas deixá-lo derreter?
Then give him a hand so they can see how it felt
Então dê-lhe uma mão para que eles possam ver como se sentiu
I'm not bold just 'cause I rock gold
Eu não sou ousado só porque eu uso ouro
Rakim is on the mic and you know I got soul
Rakim está no microfone e você sabe que eu tenho alma
You got it
Você entendeu
You got it
Você entendeu
You got it
Você entendeu
You got it
Você entendeu
Now I'm a stop to see what you got
Agora vou parar para ver o que você tem
Get off the mic before I get too hot
Saia do microfone antes que eu fique muito quente
I want to see which posse can dance the best
Eu quero ver qual grupo pode dançar melhor
It should be easy 'cause the beat is fresh
Deve ser fácil porque o ritmo é fresco
Now if your from Uptown, Brooklyn- bound
Agora, se você é de Uptown, Brooklyn- bound
The Bronx, Queens, or Long Island Sound
O Bronx, Queens, ou Long Island Sound
Even other states come right and exact
Mesmo outros estados vêm certos e exatos
It ain't where you're from, it's where you're at
Não é de onde você é, é onde você está
Since you came here, you have to show and prove
Desde que você veio aqui, você tem que mostrar e provar
And do that dance until it don't move
E faça essa dança até que ela não se mova
'Cause all you need is soul self-esteem will release
Porque tudo que você precisa é de autoestima para liberar
The rest is up to you, Rakim 'll say peace
O resto é com você, Rakim dirá paz
You got it
Você entendeu
It's been a long time I shouldn'na left you
Ha pasado mucho tiempo, no debería haberte dejado
Without a strong rhyme to step to
Sin una rima fuerte a la que seguir
Think of how many weak shows you slept through
Piensa en cuántos shows débiles te has dormido
Time's up I'm sorry I kept you
Se acabó el tiempo, lo siento por haberte retenido
Thinking of this you keep repeating you miss
Pensando en esto, sigues repitiendo que extrañas
The rhymes from the microphone soloist
Las rimas del solista del micrófono
And you sit by the radio hand on the dial soon
Y te sientas junto a la radio, mano en el dial, pronto
As you hear it pump up the volume
Cuando lo escuches, sube el volumen
Dance wit the speaker 'til you hear it blow
Baila con el altavoz hasta que lo escuches explotar
Then plug in the headphone 'cause here it go
Luego conecta los auriculares porque aquí va
It's a 4 letter word when it's heard, it control
Es una palabra de 4 letras cuando se escucha, controla
Your body to dance (you got it) soul
Tu cuerpo para bailar (lo tienes) alma
Detects the tempo like a red alert
Detecta el tempo como una alerta roja
Reaches your reflex, so let it work
Alcanza tu reflejo, así que déjalo trabajar
When this is playing, you can't get stuck wit
Cuando esto está sonando, no puedes quedarte atascado con
The steps, so get set and I'm a still come up wit
Los pasos, así que prepárate y seguiré saliendo con
A gift to be swift, follow the leader, the rhyme will go
Un regalo para ser rápido, sigue al líder, la rima irá
Def wit the record that was mixed a long time ago
Def con el disco que se mezcló hace mucho tiempo
It can be done but only I can do it
Se puede hacer pero solo yo puedo hacerlo
For those that can dance and clap your hands to it
Para aquellos que pueden bailar y aplaudir al ritmo
I start to think and then I sink
Empiezo a pensar y luego me hundo
Into the paper like I was ink
En el papel como si fuera tinta
When I'm writing, I'm trapped in between the lines
Cuando estoy escribiendo, estoy atrapado entre las líneas
I escape when I finish the rhyme
Escapo cuando termino la rima
I got soul
Tengo alma
You got it
Lo tienes
You got it
Lo tienes
You got it
Lo tienes
You got it
Lo tienes
I know you got soul
Sé que tienes alma
Picture a mic, the stage is empty
Imagina un micrófono, el escenario está vacío
A beat like this might tempt me
Un ritmo como este podría tentarme
To pose, show my rings and my fat gold chain
A posar, mostrar mis anillos y mi cadena de oro gorda
Grab the mic like I'm on Soul Train
Agarra el micrófono como si estuviera en Soul Train
But I'll wait 'cause I mastered this
Pero esperaré porque dominé esto
Let the others go first so the brothers don't miss
Dejo que los demás vayan primero para que los hermanos no se pierdan
Eric B. break the sticks (you got it)
Eric B. rompe los palos (lo tienes)
Rakim will begin when you make the mix
Rakim comenzará cuando hagas la mezcla
I'll experiment like a scientist
Experimentaré como un científico
You want to rhyme, you gotta sign my list
Quieres rimar, tienes que firmar mi lista
'Cause I'm a manifest and bless the mic I hold
Porque voy a manifestar y bendecir el micrófono que sostengo
You want it next? then you gotta have soul
¿Lo quieres a continuación? entonces tienes que tener alma
'Cause if you ain't got it, I'm a make an encore
Porque si no la tienes, haré un bis
Take the mic, make the people respond for
Toma el micrófono, haz que la gente responda por
The R, 'cause that's the way it'll have to be
La R, porque así es como tendrá que ser
If you want to get on after me
Si quieres seguir después de mí
Think about it, wait, erase your rhyme
Piénsalo, espera, borra tu rima
Forget it and don't waste your time
Olvídalo y no pierdas tu tiempo
'Cause I'll be in the crowd if you ain't controlling it
Porque estaré en la multitud si no lo estás controlando
Drop the mic, you shouldn't be holding it
Suelta el micrófono, no deberías estar sosteniéndolo
This is how it should be done
Así es como debería hacerse
This style is identical to none
Este estilo es idéntico a ninguno
Some try to make it sound like this but you're getting me
Algunos intentan hacer que suene así pero me estás poniendo
So upset that I'm wet 'cause you're sweating me
Tan molesto que estoy mojado porque me estás sudando
I drip steam like a microphone fiend
Goteo vapor como un adicto al micrófono
Eager to MC is my theme
Ansioso por ser MC es mi tema
I get hype when I hear a drum roll
Me emociono cuando escucho un redoble de tambor
Rakim is on the mic and you know I got soul
Rakim está en el micrófono y sabes que tengo alma
You got it
Lo tienes
You got it
Lo tienes
You got it
Lo tienes
You got it
Lo tienes
You got it
Lo tienes
I got soul (you got it) that's why I came
Tengo alma (lo tienes) por eso vine
To teach those who can't say my name
Para enseñar a aquellos que no pueden decir mi nombre
First of all, I'm the soloist, the soul controller
En primer lugar, soy el solista, el controlador del alma
Rakim gets stronger as I get older
Rakim se hace más fuerte a medida que envejezco
Constant elevation causes expansion
La elevación constante causa expansión
I write my rhyme while I cool in my mansion
Escribo mi rima mientras me relajo en mi mansión
Then put it on tape and in the city I test it
Luego lo pongo en cinta y en la ciudad lo pruebo
Then on the radio the R's requested
Luego en la radio se solicita la R
You listen to it, the concept might break you
Lo escuchas, el concepto podría romperte
'Cause almost anyone can relate to
Porque casi cualquiera puede relacionarse
Whoever's out of hand, I'm give him handles
Quien sea que esté fuera de control, le daré asas
Light 'em up, blow 'em out like candles
Enciéndelos, apágalos como velas
Or should I just let him melt?
¿O debería simplemente dejar que se derrita?
Then give him a hand so they can see how it felt
Luego dale una mano para que puedan ver cómo se sintió
I'm not bold just 'cause I rock gold
No soy audaz solo porque uso oro
Rakim is on the mic and you know I got soul
Rakim está en el micrófono y sabes que tengo alma
You got it
Lo tienes
You got it
Lo tienes
You got it
Lo tienes
You got it
Lo tienes
Now I'm a stop to see what you got
Ahora voy a parar para ver qué tienes
Get off the mic before I get too hot
Baja del micrófono antes de que me ponga demasiado caliente
I want to see which posse can dance the best
Quiero ver qué pandilla puede bailar mejor
It should be easy 'cause the beat is fresh
Debería ser fácil porque el ritmo es fresco
Now if your from Uptown, Brooklyn- bound
Ahora si eres de Uptown, Brooklyn- bound
The Bronx, Queens, or Long Island Sound
El Bronx, Queens, o Long Island Sound
Even other states come right and exact
Incluso otros estados vienen bien y exactos
It ain't where you're from, it's where you're at
No es de dónde eres, es dónde estás
Since you came here, you have to show and prove
Desde que llegaste aquí, tienes que demostrar y probar
And do that dance until it don't move
Y haz ese baile hasta que no se mueva
'Cause all you need is soul self-esteem will release
Porque todo lo que necesitas es autoestima para liberarte
The rest is up to you, Rakim 'll say peace
El resto depende de ti, Rakim dirá paz
You got it
Lo tienes
It's been a long time I shouldn'na left you
Ça fait longtemps que je ne t'ai pas laissé
Without a strong rhyme to step to
Sans une rime forte à laquelle te référer
Think of how many weak shows you slept through
Pense à combien de spectacles faibles tu as dormi
Time's up I'm sorry I kept you
Le temps est écoulé, je suis désolé de t'avoir retenu
Thinking of this you keep repeating you miss
En pensant à cela, tu continues à répéter que tu manques
The rhymes from the microphone soloist
Les rimes du soliste du microphone
And you sit by the radio hand on the dial soon
Et tu t'assieds près de la radio, la main sur le cadran, dès que
As you hear it pump up the volume
Tu l'entends, monte le volume
Dance wit the speaker 'til you hear it blow
Danse avec le haut-parleur jusqu'à ce que tu l'entendes exploser
Then plug in the headphone 'cause here it go
Ensuite, branche le casque parce que voilà
It's a 4 letter word when it's heard, it control
C'est un mot de 4 lettres quand on l'entend, il contrôle
Your body to dance (you got it) soul
Ton corps pour danser (tu l'as) l'âme
Detects the tempo like a red alert
Détecte le tempo comme une alerte rouge
Reaches your reflex, so let it work
Atteint ton réflexe, alors laisse-le travailler
When this is playing, you can't get stuck wit
Quand cela joue, tu ne peux pas rester coincé avec
The steps, so get set and I'm a still come up wit
Les étapes, alors prépare-toi et je vais toujours venir avec
A gift to be swift, follow the leader, the rhyme will go
Un don pour être rapide, suis le leader, la rime ira
Def wit the record that was mixed a long time ago
Déf avec le disque qui a été mixé il y a longtemps
It can be done but only I can do it
Cela peut être fait mais seulement je peux le faire
For those that can dance and clap your hands to it
Pour ceux qui peuvent danser et applaudir
I start to think and then I sink
Je commence à penser puis je coule
Into the paper like I was ink
Dans le papier comme si j'étais de l'encre
When I'm writing, I'm trapped in between the lines
Quand j'écris, je suis coincé entre les lignes
I escape when I finish the rhyme
Je m'échappe quand je finis la rime
I got soul
J'ai de l'âme
You got it
Tu l'as
You got it
Tu l'as
You got it
Tu l'as
You got it
Tu l'as
I know you got soul
Je sais que tu as de l'âme
Picture a mic, the stage is empty
Imagine un micro, la scène est vide
A beat like this might tempt me
Un rythme comme celui-ci pourrait me tenter
To pose, show my rings and my fat gold chain
Pour poser, montrer mes bagues et ma grosse chaîne en or
Grab the mic like I'm on Soul Train
Saisir le micro comme si j'étais sur Soul Train
But I'll wait 'cause I mastered this
Mais j'attendrai parce que j'ai maîtrisé cela
Let the others go first so the brothers don't miss
Laissez les autres passer en premier pour que les frères ne manquent pas
Eric B. break the sticks (you got it)
Eric B. casse les bâtons (tu l'as)
Rakim will begin when you make the mix
Rakim commencera quand tu feras le mix
I'll experiment like a scientist
J'expérimenterai comme un scientifique
You want to rhyme, you gotta sign my list
Tu veux rimer, tu dois signer ma liste
'Cause I'm a manifest and bless the mic I hold
Parce que je vais manifester et bénir le micro que je tiens
You want it next? then you gotta have soul
Tu le veux ensuite ? alors tu dois avoir de l'âme
'Cause if you ain't got it, I'm a make an encore
Parce que si tu ne l'as pas, je vais faire un rappel
Take the mic, make the people respond for
Prends le micro, fais réagir les gens pour
The R, 'cause that's the way it'll have to be
Le R, parce que c'est comme ça que ça devra être
If you want to get on after me
Si tu veux passer après moi
Think about it, wait, erase your rhyme
Pense-y, attends, efface ta rime
Forget it and don't waste your time
Oublie-le et ne perds pas ton temps
'Cause I'll be in the crowd if you ain't controlling it
Parce que je serai dans la foule si tu ne la contrôles pas
Drop the mic, you shouldn't be holding it
Lâche le micro, tu ne devrais pas le tenir
This is how it should be done
C'est comme ça que ça devrait être fait
This style is identical to none
Ce style est identique à aucun
Some try to make it sound like this but you're getting me
Certains essaient de le faire sonner comme ça mais tu m'énerves
So upset that I'm wet 'cause you're sweating me
Tellement bouleversé que je suis mouillé parce que tu me transpires
I drip steam like a microphone fiend
Je dégouline de vapeur comme un accro du micro
Eager to MC is my theme
Impatient de MC est mon thème
I get hype when I hear a drum roll
Je m'excite quand j'entends un roulement de tambour
Rakim is on the mic and you know I got soul
Rakim est au micro et tu sais que j'ai de l'âme
You got it
Tu l'as
You got it
Tu l'as
You got it
Tu l'as
You got it
Tu l'as
You got it
Tu l'as
I got soul (you got it) that's why I came
J'ai de l'âme (tu l'as) c'est pourquoi je suis venu
To teach those who can't say my name
Pour enseigner à ceux qui ne peuvent pas dire mon nom
First of all, I'm the soloist, the soul controller
Tout d'abord, je suis le soliste, le contrôleur de l'âme
Rakim gets stronger as I get older
Rakim devient plus fort à mesure que je vieillis
Constant elevation causes expansion
L'élévation constante provoque l'expansion
I write my rhyme while I cool in my mansion
J'écris ma rime pendant que je me rafraîchis dans ma maison
Then put it on tape and in the city I test it
Ensuite, je l'enregistre sur bande et dans la ville je la teste
Then on the radio the R's requested
Puis à la radio, le R est demandé
You listen to it, the concept might break you
Tu l'écoutes, le concept pourrait te briser
'Cause almost anyone can relate to
Parce que presque tout le monde peut s'y rapporter
Whoever's out of hand, I'm give him handles
Celui qui est hors de contrôle, je lui donne des poignées
Light 'em up, blow 'em out like candles
Allume-les, souffle-les comme des bougies
Or should I just let him melt?
Ou devrais-je simplement le laisser fondre ?
Then give him a hand so they can see how it felt
Ensuite, donne-lui une main pour qu'ils puissent voir comment ça s'est passé
I'm not bold just 'cause I rock gold
Je ne suis pas audacieux juste parce que je porte de l'or
Rakim is on the mic and you know I got soul
Rakim est au micro et tu sais que j'ai de l'âme
You got it
Tu l'as
You got it
Tu l'as
You got it
Tu l'as
You got it
Tu l'as
Now I'm a stop to see what you got
Maintenant, je vais m'arrêter pour voir ce que tu as
Get off the mic before I get too hot
Descends du micro avant que je ne devienne trop chaud
I want to see which posse can dance the best
Je veux voir quelle bande peut danser le mieux
It should be easy 'cause the beat is fresh
Ça devrait être facile parce que le rythme est frais
Now if your from Uptown, Brooklyn- bound
Maintenant, si tu viens d'Uptown, de Brooklyn
The Bronx, Queens, or Long Island Sound
Le Bronx, Queens, ou Long Island Sound
Even other states come right and exact
Même d'autres états viennent juste et exacts
It ain't where you're from, it's where you're at
Ce n'est pas d'où tu viens, c'est où tu es
Since you came here, you have to show and prove
Puisque tu es venu ici, tu dois montrer et prouver
And do that dance until it don't move
Et fais cette danse jusqu'à ce qu'elle ne bouge plus
'Cause all you need is soul self-esteem will release
Parce que tout ce dont tu as besoin est de l'âme, l'estime de soi se libérera
The rest is up to you, Rakim 'll say peace
Le reste dépend de toi, Rakim dira la paix
You got it
Tu l'as
It's been a long time I shouldn'na left you
Es ist lange her, dass ich dich verlassen habe
Without a strong rhyme to step to
Ohne einen starken Reim, zu dem du tanzen kannst
Think of how many weak shows you slept through
Denk daran, wie viele schwache Shows du verschlafen hast
Time's up I'm sorry I kept you
Die Zeit ist um, es tut mir leid, dass ich dich warten ließ
Thinking of this you keep repeating you miss
Du denkst immer wieder daran, wie sehr du vermisst
The rhymes from the microphone soloist
Die Reime vom Mikrofon-Solisten
And you sit by the radio hand on the dial soon
Und du sitzt am Radio, Hand am Knopf, sobald
As you hear it pump up the volume
Du es hörst, dreh die Lautstärke auf
Dance wit the speaker 'til you hear it blow
Tanz mit dem Lautsprecher, bis du es platzen hörst
Then plug in the headphone 'cause here it go
Dann steck die Kopfhörer ein, denn jetzt geht's los
It's a 4 letter word when it's heard, it control
Es ist ein 4-Buchstaben-Wort, wenn es gehört wird, es kontrolliert
Your body to dance (you got it) soul
Deinen Körper zum Tanzen (du hast es) Seele
Detects the tempo like a red alert
Erkennt das Tempo wie ein roter Alarm
Reaches your reflex, so let it work
Erreicht deinen Reflex, also lass es wirken
When this is playing, you can't get stuck wit
Wenn das spielt, kannst du nicht stecken bleiben mit
The steps, so get set and I'm a still come up wit
Den Schritten, also mach dich bereit und ich werde immer noch kommen mit
A gift to be swift, follow the leader, the rhyme will go
Ein Geschenk, um schnell zu sein, folge dem Anführer, der Reim wird gehen
Def wit the record that was mixed a long time ago
Def mit der Platte, die vor langer Zeit gemischt wurde
It can be done but only I can do it
Es kann getan werden, aber nur ich kann es tun
For those that can dance and clap your hands to it
Für diejenigen, die tanzen und in die Hände klatschen können
I start to think and then I sink
Ich fange an zu denken und dann versinke ich
Into the paper like I was ink
In das Papier, als wäre ich Tinte
When I'm writing, I'm trapped in between the lines
Wenn ich schreibe, bin ich gefangen zwischen den Zeilen
I escape when I finish the rhyme
Ich entkomme, wenn ich den Reim beende
I got soul
Ich habe Seele
You got it
Du hast es
You got it
Du hast es
You got it
Du hast es
You got it
Du hast es
I know you got soul
Ich weiß, du hast Seele
Picture a mic, the stage is empty
Stell dir ein Mikro vor, die Bühne ist leer
A beat like this might tempt me
Ein Beat wie dieser könnte mich verleiten
To pose, show my rings and my fat gold chain
Zu posieren, meine Ringe und meine dicke Goldkette zu zeigen
Grab the mic like I'm on Soul Train
Greif das Mikro, als wäre ich in Soul Train
But I'll wait 'cause I mastered this
Aber ich warte, denn ich habe das gemeistert
Let the others go first so the brothers don't miss
Lass die anderen zuerst gehen, damit die Brüder nichts verpassen
Eric B. break the sticks (you got it)
Eric B. bricht die Stöcke (du hast es)
Rakim will begin when you make the mix
Rakim wird beginnen, wenn du den Mix machst
I'll experiment like a scientist
Ich experimentiere wie ein Wissenschaftler
You want to rhyme, you gotta sign my list
Du willst reimen, du musst meine Liste unterschreiben
'Cause I'm a manifest and bless the mic I hold
Denn ich werde manifestieren und das Mikro segnen, das ich halte
You want it next? then you gotta have soul
Du willst als nächstes? dann musst du Seele haben
'Cause if you ain't got it, I'm a make an encore
Denn wenn du es nicht hast, mache ich eine Zugabe
Take the mic, make the people respond for
Nimm das Mikro, lass die Leute für
The R, 'cause that's the way it'll have to be
Das R reagieren, denn so muss es sein
If you want to get on after me
Wenn du nach mir dran sein willst
Think about it, wait, erase your rhyme
Denk darüber nach, warte, lösche deinen Reim
Forget it and don't waste your time
Vergiss es und verschwende deine Zeit nicht
'Cause I'll be in the crowd if you ain't controlling it
Denn ich werde in der Menge sein, wenn du es nicht kontrollierst
Drop the mic, you shouldn't be holding it
Lass das Mikro fallen, du solltest es nicht halten
This is how it should be done
So sollte es gemacht werden
This style is identical to none
Dieser Stil ist keinem anderen gleich
Some try to make it sound like this but you're getting me
Einige versuchen, es so klingen zu lassen, aber du bringst mich
So upset that I'm wet 'cause you're sweating me
So auf, dass ich nass werde, weil du mich schwitzt
I drip steam like a microphone fiend
Ich tropfe Dampf wie ein Mikrofon-Süchtiger
Eager to MC is my theme
Eifrig zu MC ist mein Thema
I get hype when I hear a drum roll
Ich werde aufgeregt, wenn ich ein Trommelwirbel höre
Rakim is on the mic and you know I got soul
Rakim ist am Mikrofon und du weißt, ich habe Seele
You got it
Du hast es
You got it
Du hast es
You got it
Du hast es
You got it
Du hast es
You got it
Du hast es
I got soul (you got it) that's why I came
Ich habe Seele (du hast es), deshalb bin ich hier
To teach those who can't say my name
Um diejenigen zu lehren, die meinen Namen nicht sagen können
First of all, I'm the soloist, the soul controller
Zuerst einmal, ich bin der Solist, der Seelenkontrolleur
Rakim gets stronger as I get older
Rakim wird stärker, je älter ich werde
Constant elevation causes expansion
Ständige Erhebung verursacht Expansion
I write my rhyme while I cool in my mansion
Ich schreibe meinen Reim, während ich in meiner Villa abkühle
Then put it on tape and in the city I test it
Dann nehme ich es auf Band und teste es in der Stadt
Then on the radio the R's requested
Dann wird das R im Radio angefordert
You listen to it, the concept might break you
Du hörst es, das Konzept könnte dich brechen
'Cause almost anyone can relate to
Denn fast jeder kann sich damit identifizieren
Whoever's out of hand, I'm give him handles
Wer immer außer Kontrolle ist, dem gebe ich Griffe
Light 'em up, blow 'em out like candles
Zünde sie an, blase sie aus wie Kerzen
Or should I just let him melt?
Oder sollte ich sie einfach schmelzen lassen?
Then give him a hand so they can see how it felt
Dann gebe ihnen eine Hand, damit sie sehen können, wie es sich anfühlt
I'm not bold just 'cause I rock gold
Ich bin nicht mutig, nur weil ich Gold trage
Rakim is on the mic and you know I got soul
Rakim ist am Mikrofon und du weißt, ich habe Seele
You got it
Du hast es
You got it
Du hast es
You got it
Du hast es
You got it
Du hast es
Now I'm a stop to see what you got
Jetzt werde ich aufhören, um zu sehen, was du hast
Get off the mic before I get too hot
Steig vom Mikrofon ab, bevor ich zu heiß werde
I want to see which posse can dance the best
Ich möchte sehen, welche Posse am besten tanzen kann
It should be easy 'cause the beat is fresh
Es sollte einfach sein, denn der Beat ist frisch
Now if your from Uptown, Brooklyn- bound
Jetzt, wenn du aus Uptown, Brooklyn- gebunden
The Bronx, Queens, or Long Island Sound
Die Bronx, Queens oder Long Island Sound
Even other states come right and exact
Sogar andere Staaten kommen richtig und genau
It ain't where you're from, it's where you're at
Es ist nicht, woher du kommst, es ist, wo du bist
Since you came here, you have to show and prove
Da du hierher gekommen bist, musst du zeigen und beweisen
And do that dance until it don't move
Und tanze diesen Tanz, bis er sich nicht mehr bewegt
'Cause all you need is soul self-esteem will release
Denn alles, was du brauchst, ist Seele, Selbstwertgefühl wird freigesetzt
The rest is up to you, Rakim 'll say peace
Der Rest liegt bei dir, Rakim wird Frieden sagen
You got it
Du hast es
It's been a long time I shouldn'na left you
È passato molto tempo, non avrei dovuto lasciarti
Without a strong rhyme to step to
Senza un forte ritmo a cui andare
Think of how many weak shows you slept through
Pensa a quanti spettacoli deboli hai dormito
Time's up I'm sorry I kept you
Il tempo è scaduto, mi dispiace averti fatto aspettare
Thinking of this you keep repeating you miss
Pensando a questo continui a ripetere che ti mancano
The rhymes from the microphone soloist
Le rime del solista al microfono
And you sit by the radio hand on the dial soon
E ti siedi accanto alla radio, mano sulla manopola, appena
As you hear it pump up the volume
Lo senti, alza il volume
Dance wit the speaker 'til you hear it blow
Balla con l'altoparlante finché non lo senti esplodere
Then plug in the headphone 'cause here it go
Poi collega le cuffie perché ecco che arriva
It's a 4 letter word when it's heard, it control
È una parola di 4 lettere quando si sente, controlla
Your body to dance (you got it) soul
Il tuo corpo per ballare (ce l'hai) anima
Detects the tempo like a red alert
Rileva il ritmo come un allarme rosso
Reaches your reflex, so let it work
Raggiunge il tuo riflesso, quindi lascia che funzioni
When this is playing, you can't get stuck wit
Quando questo sta suonando, non puoi rimanere bloccato con
The steps, so get set and I'm a still come up wit
I passi, quindi preparati e io continuerò a venire su con
A gift to be swift, follow the leader, the rhyme will go
Un dono per essere veloce, segui il leader, la rima andrà
Def wit the record that was mixed a long time ago
Def con il disco che è stato mixato molto tempo fa
It can be done but only I can do it
Può essere fatto ma solo io posso farlo
For those that can dance and clap your hands to it
Per quelli che possono ballare e battere le mani
I start to think and then I sink
Inizio a pensare e poi affondo
Into the paper like I was ink
Nella carta come se fossi inchiostro
When I'm writing, I'm trapped in between the lines
Quando sto scrivendo, sono intrappolato tra le righe
I escape when I finish the rhyme
Scappo quando finisco la rima
I got soul
Ho anima
You got it
Ce l'hai
You got it
Ce l'hai
You got it
Ce l'hai
You got it
Ce l'hai
I know you got soul
So che hai anima
Picture a mic, the stage is empty
Immagina un microfono, il palco è vuoto
A beat like this might tempt me
Un ritmo come questo potrebbe tentarmi
To pose, show my rings and my fat gold chain
Di posare, mostrare i miei anelli e la mia grossa catena d'oro
Grab the mic like I'm on Soul Train
Afferra il microfono come se fossi su Soul Train
But I'll wait 'cause I mastered this
Ma aspetterò perché ho padroneggiato questo
Let the others go first so the brothers don't miss
Lascio che gli altri vadano per primi così i fratelli non perdono
Eric B. break the sticks (you got it)
Eric B. rompe le bacchette (ce l'hai)
Rakim will begin when you make the mix
Rakim inizierà quando farai il mix
I'll experiment like a scientist
Sperimenterò come uno scienziato
You want to rhyme, you gotta sign my list
Vuoi fare rime, devi firmare la mia lista
'Cause I'm a manifest and bless the mic I hold
Perché manifesterò e benedirò il microfono che tengo
You want it next? then you gotta have soul
Lo vuoi dopo? allora devi avere anima
'Cause if you ain't got it, I'm a make an encore
Perché se non ce l'hai, farò un bis
Take the mic, make the people respond for
Prendo il microfono, faccio rispondere la gente per
The R, 'cause that's the way it'll have to be
The R, perché è così che dovrà essere
If you want to get on after me
Se vuoi salire dopo di me
Think about it, wait, erase your rhyme
Pensaci, aspetta, cancella la tua rima
Forget it and don't waste your time
Dimenticala e non perdere tempo
'Cause I'll be in the crowd if you ain't controlling it
Perché sarò tra la folla se non la stai controllando
Drop the mic, you shouldn't be holding it
Lascia il microfono, non dovresti tenerlo
This is how it should be done
Questo è come dovrebbe essere fatto
This style is identical to none
Questo stile è identico a nessuno
Some try to make it sound like this but you're getting me
Alcuni cercano di farlo sembrare così ma mi stai facendo
So upset that I'm wet 'cause you're sweating me
Così arrabbiato che sto bagnato perché mi stai sudando
I drip steam like a microphone fiend
Gocciolo vapore come un drogato di microfono
Eager to MC is my theme
Desideroso di MC è il mio tema
I get hype when I hear a drum roll
Mi eccito quando sento un rullo di tamburi
Rakim is on the mic and you know I got soul
Rakim è al microfono e sai che ho anima
You got it
Ce l'hai
You got it
Ce l'hai
You got it
Ce l'hai
You got it
Ce l'hai
You got it
Ce l'hai
I got soul (you got it) that's why I came
Ho anima (ce l'hai) ecco perché sono venuto
To teach those who can't say my name
Per insegnare a quelli che non possono dire il mio nome
First of all, I'm the soloist, the soul controller
Prima di tutto, sono il solista, il controllore dell'anima
Rakim gets stronger as I get older
Rakim diventa più forte man mano che invecchio
Constant elevation causes expansion
L'elevazione costante causa espansione
I write my rhyme while I cool in my mansion
Scrivo la mia rima mentre mi rilasso nella mia villa
Then put it on tape and in the city I test it
Poi la metto su nastro e nella città la testo
Then on the radio the R's requested
Poi alla radio la R è richiesta
You listen to it, the concept might break you
Ascolti, il concetto potrebbe spezzarti
'Cause almost anyone can relate to
Perché quasi chiunque può relazionarsi
Whoever's out of hand, I'm give him handles
Chiunque sia fuori mano, gli darò maniglie
Light 'em up, blow 'em out like candles
Accendili, soffiali come candele
Or should I just let him melt?
O dovrei solo lasciarlo sciogliere?
Then give him a hand so they can see how it felt
Poi gli do una mano così possono vedere come si sentiva
I'm not bold just 'cause I rock gold
Non sono audace solo perché indosso oro
Rakim is on the mic and you know I got soul
Rakim è al microfono e sai che ho anima
You got it
Ce l'hai
You got it
Ce l'hai
You got it
Ce l'hai
You got it
Ce l'hai
Now I'm a stop to see what you got
Ora mi fermo per vedere cosa hai
Get off the mic before I get too hot
Lascia il microfono prima che diventi troppo caldo
I want to see which posse can dance the best
Voglio vedere quale posse può ballare meglio
It should be easy 'cause the beat is fresh
Dovrebbe essere facile perché il ritmo è fresco
Now if your from Uptown, Brooklyn- bound
Ora se sei da Uptown, Brooklyn- bound
The Bronx, Queens, or Long Island Sound
Il Bronx, Queens, o Long Island Sound
Even other states come right and exact
Anche altri stati vengono giusti e precisi
It ain't where you're from, it's where you're at
Non è da dove vieni, è dove sei
Since you came here, you have to show and prove
Da quando sei venuto qui, devi mostrare e dimostrare
And do that dance until it don't move
E fai quel ballo finché non si muove
'Cause all you need is soul self-esteem will release
Perché tutto ciò di cui hai bisogno è l'autostima che si libererà
The rest is up to you, Rakim 'll say peace
Il resto dipende da te, Rakim dirà pace
You got it
Ce l'hai
It's been a long time I shouldn'na left you
Sudah lama aku tak seharusnya meninggalkanmu
Without a strong rhyme to step to
Tanpa sajak kuat untuk melangkah
Think of how many weak shows you slept through
Pikirkan berapa banyak pertunjukan lemah yang kau lewati
Time's up I'm sorry I kept you
Waktunya habis, aku minta maaf telah membuatmu menunggu
Thinking of this you keep repeating you miss
Memikirkan ini, kau terus mengulang bahwa kau merindukan
The rhymes from the microphone soloist
Sajak dari penyanyi solo mikrofon
And you sit by the radio hand on the dial soon
Dan kau duduk di samping radio, tangan di tombol, segera
As you hear it pump up the volume
Saat kau mendengarnya, perbesar volumenya
Dance wit the speaker 'til you hear it blow
Menari dengan pengeras suara sampai kau mendengarnya meledak
Then plug in the headphone 'cause here it go
Lalu pasang headphone karena ini akan dimulai
It's a 4 letter word when it's heard, it control
Ini adalah kata empat huruf, saat didengar, itu mengendalikan
Your body to dance (you got it) soul
Tubuhmu untuk menari (kau mendapatkannya) jiwa
Detects the tempo like a red alert
Mendeteksi tempo seperti peringatan merah
Reaches your reflex, so let it work
Mencapai refleksmu, jadi biarkan itu bekerja
When this is playing, you can't get stuck wit
Saat ini diputar, kau tidak bisa terjebak dengan
The steps, so get set and I'm a still come up wit
Langkah-langkahnya, jadi bersiaplah dan aku masih akan datang dengan
A gift to be swift, follow the leader, the rhyme will go
Hadiah untuk cepat, ikuti pemimpin, sajak akan berlanjut
Def wit the record that was mixed a long time ago
Hebat dengan rekaman yang dicampur sudah lama
It can be done but only I can do it
Ini bisa dilakukan tapi hanya aku yang bisa melakukannya
For those that can dance and clap your hands to it
Untuk mereka yang bisa menari dan bertepuk tangan untuk itu
I start to think and then I sink
Aku mulai berpikir lalu aku tenggelam
Into the paper like I was ink
Ke dalam kertas seolah aku adalah tinta
When I'm writing, I'm trapped in between the lines
Saat aku menulis, aku terjebak di antara baris
I escape when I finish the rhyme
Aku lepas saat aku menyelesaikan sajak
I got soul
Aku punya jiwa
You got it
Kau mendapatkannya
You got it
Kau mendapatkannya
You got it
Kau mendapatkannya
You got it
Kau mendapatkannya
I know you got soul
Aku tahu kau punya jiwa
Picture a mic, the stage is empty
Bayangkan sebuah mikrofon, panggung kosong
A beat like this might tempt me
Irama seperti ini mungkin menggodaku
To pose, show my rings and my fat gold chain
Untuk berpose, menunjukkan cincinku dan rantai emas tebalku
Grab the mic like I'm on Soul Train
Mengambil mikrofon seolah aku di Soul Train
But I'll wait 'cause I mastered this
Tapi aku akan menunggu karena aku menguasai ini
Let the others go first so the brothers don't miss
Biarkan yang lain pergi dulu agar saudara-saudara tidak ketinggalan
Eric B. break the sticks (you got it)
Eric B. mematahkan tongkat (kau mendapatkannya)
Rakim will begin when you make the mix
Rakim akan mulai saat kau membuat campurannya
I'll experiment like a scientist
Aku akan bereksperimen seperti seorang ilmuwan
You want to rhyme, you gotta sign my list
Kau ingin bersajak, kau harus menandatangani daftarku
'Cause I'm a manifest and bless the mic I hold
Karena aku akan menunjukkan dan memberkati mikrofon yang aku pegang
You want it next? then you gotta have soul
Kau ingin selanjutnya? maka kau harus memiliki jiwa
'Cause if you ain't got it, I'm a make an encore
Karena jika kau tidak memilikinya, aku akan membuat encore
Take the mic, make the people respond for
Mengambil mikrofon, membuat orang merespons untuk
The R, 'cause that's the way it'll have to be
R, karena begitulah cara yang harus dilakukan
If you want to get on after me
Jika kau ingin naik setelahku
Think about it, wait, erase your rhyme
Pikirkan tentang itu, tunggu, hapus sajakmu
Forget it and don't waste your time
Lupakan dan jangan buang waktumu
'Cause I'll be in the crowd if you ain't controlling it
Karena aku akan berada di kerumunan jika kau tidak mengendalikannya
Drop the mic, you shouldn't be holding it
Lepaskan mikrofon, kau seharusnya tidak memegangnya
This is how it should be done
Ini adalah cara yang seharusnya dilakukan
This style is identical to none
Gaya ini identik dengan tidak ada
Some try to make it sound like this but you're getting me
Beberapa mencoba membuatnya terdengar seperti ini tapi kau membuatku
So upset that I'm wet 'cause you're sweating me
Sangat kesal sehingga aku basah karena kau menggangguku
I drip steam like a microphone fiend
Aku meneteskan uap seperti pecandu mikrofon
Eager to MC is my theme
Bersemangat untuk MC adalah temaku
I get hype when I hear a drum roll
Aku semangat saat aku mendengar drum bergulir
Rakim is on the mic and you know I got soul
Rakim di mikrofon dan kau tahu aku punya jiwa
You got it
Kau mendapatkannya
You got it
Kau mendapatkannya
You got it
Kau mendapatkannya
You got it
Kau mendapatkannya
You got it
Kau mendapatkannya
I got soul (you got it) that's why I came
Aku punya jiwa (kau mendapatkannya) itulah mengapa aku datang
To teach those who can't say my name
Untuk mengajari mereka yang tidak bisa menyebut namaku
First of all, I'm the soloist, the soul controller
Pertama-tama, aku adalah penyanyi solo, pengendali jiwa
Rakim gets stronger as I get older
Rakim semakin kuat saat aku semakin tua
Constant elevation causes expansion
Peningkatan terus menerus menyebabkan ekspansi
I write my rhyme while I cool in my mansion
Aku menulis sajaku saat aku santai di mansionku
Then put it on tape and in the city I test it
Lalu memasukkannya ke dalam pita dan di kota aku mengujinya
Then on the radio the R's requested
Lalu di radio, R diminta
You listen to it, the concept might break you
Kau mendengarkannya, konsepnya mungkin membuatmu patah
'Cause almost anyone can relate to
Karena hampir semua orang bisa berhubungan dengan
Whoever's out of hand, I'm give him handles
Siapa pun yang kehilangan kendali, aku akan memberinya pegangan
Light 'em up, blow 'em out like candles
Menyalakannya, memadamkannya seperti lilin
Or should I just let him melt?
Atau seharusnya aku biarkan saja mereka meleleh?
Then give him a hand so they can see how it felt
Lalu berikan mereka tangan sehingga mereka bisa merasakan bagaimana rasanya
I'm not bold just 'cause I rock gold
Aku tidak berani hanya karena aku memakai emas
Rakim is on the mic and you know I got soul
Rakim di mikrofon dan kau tahu aku punya jiwa
You got it
Kau mendapatkannya
You got it
Kau mendapatkannya
You got it
Kau mendapatkannya
You got it
Kau mendapatkannya
Now I'm a stop to see what you got
Sekarang aku akan berhenti untuk melihat apa yang kau punya
Get off the mic before I get too hot
Turun dari mikrofon sebelum aku terlalu panas
I want to see which posse can dance the best
Aku ingin melihat kelompok mana yang bisa menari terbaik
It should be easy 'cause the beat is fresh
Seharusnya mudah karena iramanya segar
Now if your from Uptown, Brooklyn- bound
Sekarang jika kau dari Uptown, terikat Brooklyn
The Bronx, Queens, or Long Island Sound
Bronx, Queens, atau Suara Long Island
Even other states come right and exact
Bahkan negara bagian lain datang tepat dan akurat
It ain't where you're from, it's where you're at
Ini bukan dari mana kau berasal, ini di mana kau berada
Since you came here, you have to show and prove
Karena kau datang ke sini, kau harus menunjukkan dan membuktikan
And do that dance until it don't move
Dan menari sampai itu tidak bergerak
'Cause all you need is soul self-esteem will release
Karena yang kau butuhkan adalah jiwa, harga diri akan terlepas
The rest is up to you, Rakim 'll say peace
Sisanya terserah kamu, Rakim akan mengucapkan damai
You got it
Kau mendapatkannya
It's been a long time I shouldn'na left you
我离开太久了，不该让你
Without a strong rhyme to step to
没有强烈的韵脚去迈步
Think of how many weak shows you slept through
想想你错过了多少无聊的表演
Time's up I'm sorry I kept you
时间到了，对不起让你等了
Thinking of this you keep repeating you miss
想到这些，你不断重复你怀念
The rhymes from the microphone soloist
来自麦克风独奏者的韵脚
And you sit by the radio hand on the dial soon
你坐在收音机旁，手放在调频上
As you hear it pump up the volume
一听到就把音量调大
Dance wit the speaker 'til you hear it blow
跟着音箱跳舞，直到你听见它爆炸
Then plug in the headphone 'cause here it go
然后插上耳机，因为它要来了
It's a 4 letter word when it's heard, it control
这是一个四个字母的词，当你听到，它控制
Your body to dance (you got it) soul
你的身体跳舞（你得到了）灵魂
Detects the tempo like a red alert
像红色警报一样检测节奏
Reaches your reflex, so let it work
触达你的反射，让它发挥作用
When this is playing, you can't get stuck wit
当这个播放时，你不能被困住
The steps, so get set and I'm a still come up wit
跟上步伐，准备好，我还会继续提出
A gift to be swift, follow the leader, the rhyme will go
一个快速的礼物，跟随领导者，韵脚会继续
Def wit the record that was mixed a long time ago
与很久以前混音的唱片一起变得厉害
It can be done but only I can do it
这可以做到，但只有我能做到
For those that can dance and clap your hands to it
对于那些能跳舞和拍手的人
I start to think and then I sink
我开始思考然后我沉没
Into the paper like I was ink
进入纸张，就像我是墨水
When I'm writing, I'm trapped in between the lines
当我写作时，我被困在行间
I escape when I finish the rhyme
我逃脱当我完成韵脚
I got soul
我有灵魂
You got it
你得到了
You got it
你得到了
You got it
你得到了
You got it
你得到了
I know you got soul
我知道你有灵魂
Picture a mic, the stage is empty
想象一个麦克风，舞台是空的
A beat like this might tempt me
这样的节拍可能诱惑我
To pose, show my rings and my fat gold chain
摆姿势，展示我的戒指和我的厚金链
Grab the mic like I'm on Soul Train
抓住麦克风就像我在《灵魂列车》上
But I'll wait 'cause I mastered this
但我会等，因为我已经掌握了这个
Let the others go first so the brothers don't miss
让其他人先去，这样兄弟们就不会错过
Eric B. break the sticks (you got it)
Eric B. 打破鼓棒（你得到了）
Rakim will begin when you make the mix
Rakim 会开始，当你混音时
I'll experiment like a scientist
我会像科学家一样实验
You want to rhyme, you gotta sign my list
你想要韵脚，你得签我的名单
'Cause I'm a manifest and bless the mic I hold
因为我会显现并祝福我持有的麦克风
You want it next? then you gotta have soul
你想要接下来？那你得有灵魂
'Cause if you ain't got it, I'm a make an encore
因为如果你没有，我会再来一次
Take the mic, make the people respond for
拿起麦克风，让人们为
The R, 'cause that's the way it'll have to be
R 响应，因为这是必须的方式
If you want to get on after me
如果你想在我之后上台
Think about it, wait, erase your rhyme
想想吧，等等，擦掉你的韵脚
Forget it and don't waste your time
忘了它，别浪费你的时间
'Cause I'll be in the crowd if you ain't controlling it
因为如果你不能控制它，我会在人群中
Drop the mic, you shouldn't be holding it
放下麦克风，你不应该持有它
This is how it should be done
这就是应该做的方式
This style is identical to none
这种风格无与伦比
Some try to make it sound like this but you're getting me
有些人试图让它听起来像这样，但你让我
So upset that I'm wet 'cause you're sweating me
很不高兴，因为你在逼我
I drip steam like a microphone fiend
我像麦克风狂热者一样滴着蒸汽
Eager to MC is my theme
渴望做主持人是我的主题
I get hype when I hear a drum roll
当我听到鼓声时我会兴奋
Rakim is on the mic and you know I got soul
Rakim 在麦克风上，你知道我有灵魂
You got it
你得到了
You got it
你得到了
You got it
你得到了
You got it
你得到了
You got it
你得到了
I got soul (you got it) that's why I came
我有灵魂（你得到了），这就是我来的原因
To teach those who can't say my name
教那些不能说出我的名字的人
First of all, I'm the soloist, the soul controller
首先，我是独奏者，灵魂控制者
Rakim gets stronger as I get older
Rakim 随着年龄的增长而变得更强
Constant elevation causes expansion
不断的提升引起扩张
I write my rhyme while I cool in my mansion
我在我的豪宅中冷静地写我的韵脚
Then put it on tape and in the city I test it
然后把它放在磁带上，在城市中测试它
Then on the radio the R's requested
然后在收音机上，R 被请求
You listen to it, the concept might break you
你听它，这个概念可能会打破你
'Cause almost anyone can relate to
因为几乎任何人都可以与之产生共鸣
Whoever's out of hand, I'm give him handles
无论谁失控，我会给他们把手
Light 'em up, blow 'em out like candles
点燃他们，像蜡烛一样吹灭他们
Or should I just let him melt?
或者我应该让他们融化？
Then give him a hand so they can see how it felt
然后给他们一只手，让他们感受到它是怎样的感觉
I'm not bold just 'cause I rock gold
我不仅仅因为我戴金链就大胆
Rakim is on the mic and you know I got soul
Rakim 在麦克风上，你知道我有灵魂
You got it
你得到了
You got it
你得到了
You got it
你得到了
You got it
你得到了
Now I'm a stop to see what you got
现在我要停下来看看你有什么
Get off the mic before I get too hot
在我太热之前离开麦克风
I want to see which posse can dance the best
我想看看哪个团队能跳得最好
It should be easy 'cause the beat is fresh
这应该很简单，因为节拍是新鲜的
Now if your from Uptown, Brooklyn- bound
现在如果你来自上城，布鲁克林
The Bronx, Queens, or Long Island Sound
布朗克斯，皇后区，或长岛的声音
Even other states come right and exact
即使是其他州也来得准确无误
It ain't where you're from, it's where you're at
这不是你来自哪里，而是你在哪里
Since you came here, you have to show and prove
既然你来了，你就得表现出来
And do that dance until it don't move
并跳舞直到你不能动
'Cause all you need is soul self-esteem will release
因为你所有需要的是灵魂，自尊会释放
The rest is up to you, Rakim 'll say peace
其余的由你决定，Rakim 会说平安
You got it
你得到了