Wylin Out

Lyrics

[Verse 1: Diverse] My mind compliance like a science Analyze my data, not a fader on the face of– The Earth could blend rhythms like my will, surreal spinnin' Ever-movin like evolution, it's retribution For sellin' roots to lessen futures, I'm steppin' to fuchsia Sunrises, my subconscious culminates constantly To see various ideologies, angles like isosceles Read my auto-B-I-ography So many sides of me that vibrantly shine Velocity's properly thick, like mahogany dimes We findin' beauty in this urban-gritty, usually overlooked by many Movin' intently through the densely populated city Assuming eventually we gotta get over I document culture, closer to the edge Bolder than the print Open to interpretation, gazin' deep into the glitz To my people, raise your fists I know it stays intense Whatever pays your rent, but saves your soul You know the drill, it go – [Chorus: Diverse & Mos Def] (Ha heh) Hotter than most dudes From left to right, on top and below you Flow like the coastals, move like smoke do I'm Diverse – these other cats is just hopefuls When they ask who put it down, baby, you know who Tell your whole crew It's somethin' that you need to know, dude This is how we go through [Verse 2: Mos Def] Yo – who the poisoned pen? Mos got the inkwell full of serum Prescribed for any emcee claimin' they ill A small dose'll change the way that they feel Milligrams of the raw, snow-cut, check how I label a pill It's M.D., the spit-doctor, chant like a witch-doctor (Uh-huh) Recite me, and ya whole ailment get proper I'm the–medicine man, representin' my clan Mixin' the potion with Diversify and '7, my man And stay shoutin' out the home team wherever I am – The B-R-O-double-up K-L–wYliN' out The cowboys who don't fret to pull they llamas out Iron horse, dollar, Coupe de Ville, ridin' out No lights, no cam, action – drama'd out Fearful, you scammer out Absorb the shit that I'm about Inner-city Blue Note, ghetto folks, holla out I'm good money, tell the doubters get they wallets out Hot when the dice is out, they go broke findin' out Smack ya mojo – quarter, half, or whole note Magical vocals, get it there like postal Underground nigga that spoke truth and broke through Shine bright when I'm far from my close-to I told you – you know how Mos do [Chorus: Diverse & Mos Def] (Ha heh) Hotter than most dudes From left to right, on top and below you Flow like the coastals, move like smoke do I'm Mos Def – thm other cats is just hopefuls When they ask who put it down, baby, you know who Tell your whole crew It's somethin' that you need to know, dude This is how we go through [Verse 3: Diverse] Yo – exposed to a higher set of variables, as fly as aerial Definin' stereo components, moments with my master Remasterin' technique, havin' some fresh sheets Damagin margins with a broader outlook – we lookin out, y'all Me and Mr. Mighty Mos, we outlaws Blazin' in the saddle, raisin' like the mornin star, formin' majestic Candescent like the street lamps, I-be-amped to inn-o-vate Reminiscent of technology, probably just my will to build For real notions of emotions similar to the seven seas Steadily sparkin' cables, tables turnin' like the high tide I'm captive to this music's vastness, into it I skydive Tumblin' like buildings crumblin' on inner-cities cumbersome They comin' in to run us out, my niggas shout for justice You wanna link with me, then let me know! This music is like my vessel, so we seem to be inseparable From C-Town, headed Eastbound You know the rest, it go – [Chorus: Diverse & Mos Def] (Ha heh) Hotter than most dudes From left to right, on top and below you Flow like the coastals, move like smoke do This D.I. – these other cats is just hopefuls When they ask who put it down, baby, you know who Tell your whole crew It's somethin' that you need to know, dude This is how we go through [Outro: Mos Def] Yes, yes, yes, yes... How we roll through Uh! Bring it in like whoooa