Lyte As A Rock by MC Lyte
Lyte As A Rock by MC Lyte

Lyte As A Rock

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Lyte As A Rock by MC Lyte

Release Date
Tue Sep 13 1988
Performed by
MC Lyte
Produced by
Audio Two
Writed by
MC Lyte & Audio Two
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You can’t talk about this 1988 track without also discussing it in the context of its video, where Lyte not only stylistically rips her competition but portrays herself as a strong Black leader. A queen during Ancient Egypt. A madam gangsta in the Harlem Renaissance. And then as a Black Panther head...

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Lyte As A Rock Lyrics

[Chorus]
I am the Lyte as— as a rock L-Y— L— L-Y-T-E
I am the Lyte as— as a rock L-Y— L— L-Y-T-E
I am the Lyte as— as a rock L-Y— L— L-Y-T-E

[Interlude: King of Chill & Milk Dee]
Do you understand the metaphoric phrase "Lyte as a Rock?"
It's explaining how heavy the young lady is
You know what I'm saying, King?
Yes, my brother, but I would consider "Lyte as a Rock"
A simile because of the usage of the word "as"
And now, directly from the planet of Brooklyn
MC "Lyte as a Rock"

[Verse 1: MC Lyte]
Must I say it again? I said it before
Move out the way when I'm coming through the door
Me, heavy? As Lyte as a Rock
Guys watch, even some of the girls clock
Step back, it ain't that type of party
No reply if you ain't somebody
Get out my face, don't wanna hear no more
If you hate rejection, don't try to score
First base? You ain't got what it takes
You smile, you wink, you big fake flake
You're so pathetic, you make my stomach turn
You beg, you borrow, now you have to learn

[Chorus]
I am the Lyte as— as a rock L-Y— L— L-Y-T-E
I am the Lyte as— as a rock L-Y— L— L-Y-T-E

[Verse 2: MC Lyte]
Lyte as a Rock, or I should say a boulder
Rolling down your neck, pounding on your shoulders
Never shall I be an emcee called a wannabe
I am the Lyte, L-Y-T-E
This is the way it is, don't ever forget
Hear the rhyme by someone else and you know they bit
All in the way, just little obstacles
Chew 'em up, spit 'em out just like popsicles
Suckers out of my way, we're not on the same wavelength
I show stability, potential and strength
On the other hand, you are weak and unruly
Could never be a spy, cause you're just a plain stoolie

[Chorus]
I am the Lyte as— as a rock L-Y— L— L-Y-T-E
I am the Lyte as— as a rock L-Y— L— L-Y-T-E

[Verse 3: MC Lyte]
I'm a slave, I'm a slave, I'm a slave to the rhythm
Def rhymes on the microphone is what I'm givin'
Yes, I am a rock and you are just a pebble
Milk, turn up the bass, and Rock, adjust the levels
If a rap can paint a thousand words, then I can paint a million
Wait, Lyte is capable of painting a bazillion raps
So when I say it, this is what I mean
Audio Two, an alliance on the scene
And I'd like to say what's up to my producer King of Chill
Party people, are you ready? Jam if you will
Never underestimate Lyte the emcee
I am a rapper who is here to make the things the way they're meant to be
The world ultimate, I'm here to take the title
But I had a little trouble upon my arrival
But I got rid of those who tried to rock me
Lyte is here, no one can stop me

[Chorus]
I am the Lyte as— as a rock L-Y— L— L-Y-T-E
I am the Lyte as— as a rock L-Y— L— L-Y-T-E

[Verse 4: MC Lyte]
There are hip-hop leaders, this you know
We also have hip-hoppers that follow
By the tone of my voice, you can tell I am a scholar
I'm also the leader of the hip-hop followers
Now get this, I'm at a jam and I'm rockin' it
Suckers like a checkerboard where black is clockin' it
The grace as I ease across the stage
Bars around the audience, sort of like a cage
They laugh, 'cause they assume I'm in prison
But in reality, they're locked in
Once again I'll state that I can't be stopped
'Cause, yo, I am as Lyte as rock

[Chorus]
I am the Lyte as— as a rock L-Y— L— L-Y-T-E
I am the Lyte as— as a rock L-Y— L— L-Y-T-E
I am the Lyte as— as a rock L-Y— L— L-Y-T-E
I am the Lyte as— as a rock L-Y— L— L-Y-T-E
I am the Lyte as— as a rock L-Y— L— L-Y-T-E
I am the Lyte as— as a rock L-Y— L— L-Y-T-E

[Instrumental Break]

[Chorus]
I am the Lyte as— as a rock L-Y— L— L-Y-T-E
I am the Lyte as— as a rock L-Y— L— L-Y-T-E
I am the Lyte as— as a rock L-Y— L— L-Y-T-E
I am the Lyte as— as a rock L-Y— L— L-Y-T-E

[Instrumental Break]

[Outro]
I am the Lyte as— as a rock L-Y— L— L-Y-T-E
I am the Lyte as— as a rock L-Y— L— L-Y-T-E
I am the Lyte as— as a rock L-Y— L— L-Y-T-E
I am the Lyte as— as a rock L-Y— L— L-Y-T-E

Lyte As A Rock Q&A

Who wrote Lyte As A Rock's ?

Lyte As A Rock was written by MC Lyte & Audio Two.

Who produced Lyte As A Rock's ?

Lyte As A Rock was produced by Audio Two.

When did MC Lyte release Lyte As A Rock?

MC Lyte released Lyte As A Rock on Tue Sep 13 1988.

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