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Sucker M.C.’s (Krush-Groove 1) by Run–DMC Lyrics

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[Verse 1: Rev Run] Two years ago, a friend of mine Asked me to say some MC rhymes So I said this rhyme I'm about to say The rhyme was def, a-then it went this way Took a test to become an MC And Orange Krush became amazed at me So Larry put me inside his Cadillac The chauffeur drove off and we never came back Dave cut the record down to the bone And now they got me rockin' on the microphone And then we talkin' autograph and cheers and laugh Champagne caviar, and bubble bath But see, ah, ah, that's the life, ah, that I lead And you sucker MCs is who I please So take that and move back, catch a heart attack Because there's nothin' in the world that Run'll ever lack I cold chill at a party in a B-boy stance And rock on the mic and make the girls wanna dance Fly like a dove that come from up above I'm rockin' on the mic and you can call me Run-Love [Verse 2: Rev Run] I got a big long Caddy, not like a Seville And written right on the side, it reads, "Dressed to Kill" So if you see me cruisin', girls, just a-move or step aside There ain't enough room to fit you all in my ride It's on a, a first come, first serve basis Coolin' out, girl, take you to the def places One of a kind and for your people's delight And for you sucker MC, you just ain't right Because you're bitin' all your life, you're cheatin' on your wife You're walkin' 'round town like a hoodlum with a knife You're hangin' on the ave, chillin' with the crew And everybody know what you've been through [Verse 3: Rev Run] A-with the one, two, three, three to two, one My man Larry Larr, my name's DJ Run We do it in the place with the highs and the bass I'm rockin' to the rhythm, won't you watch it on my face? Go uptown and come down to the ground You sucker MCs, you sad-faced clown You a five-dollar boy and I'm a-million dollar man You's a sucker MC and you're my fan You try to bite lines, but rhymes are mine You's a sucker MC in a pair of Calvin Kleins Comin' from the wackest part of town Tryin' to rap up, but you can't get down You don't even know your English, your verb, or noun You're just a sucker MC, you sad-faced clown So DMC, and if you're ready The people rockin' steady You're drivin' big cars, get your gas from Getty [Verse 4: DMC & Rev Run] I'm DMC in the place to be I go to St. John's University And since kindergarten, I acquired the knowledge And after 12th grade, I went straight to college I'm light-skinned, I live in Queens And I love eatin' chicken and collard greens I dress to kill, I love the style I'm an MC, you know, who's versatile Say I got good credit in your regards Got my name, not numbers on my credit cards I go uptown, I come back home With who? Me, myself, and my microphone All my rhymes are sweet delight So here's another one for y'all to bite When I rhyme, I never quit And if I got a new rhyme, I'll just say it 'Cause it takes a lot to entertain And sucker MCs can be a pain You can't rock a party with the hip in hop You gotta let 'em know you'll never stop The rhymes have to make a lot of sense You got to know where to start when the beats commence

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Meaning of "Sucker M.C.’s (Krush-Groove 1)" by Run–DMC

These lyrics immediately establish a narrative of rapid ascent and unshakeable confidence. The speaker, Rev Run, recounts a swift rise from a casual request to "say some MC rhymes" to a life of luxury. He quickly dismisses any rivals, labeling them "sucker MCs." The tone is boastful, competitive, and entirely self-assured. The central tension lies in the stark contrast between the speaker's opulent, effortless success and the perceived failures of his adversaries. Run describes a life of "Champagne caviar, and bubble bath" after being whisked away in a "Cadillac" from which he "never came back." This is set against the "sucker MCs" who are explicitly called out as those he "please[s]" through his dominance. The craft here is most effective in its direct, confrontational address and vivid, contrasting imagery. The "sucker MCs" are not just inferior; they are personally attacked for "bitin' all your life," "cheatin' on your wife," and walking "like a hoodlum with a knife." DMC's verse adds another layer, boasting about attending "St. John's University" and having "good credit," subtly asserting intellectual and financial superiority beyond just street credibility. What makes these lyrics hit hard is their unapologetic declaration of supremacy, blending street-level swagger with aspirational wealth and even academic pride. The repeated dismissal of rivals as "sad-faced clown[s]" or "five-dollar boy[s]" against a "million dollar man" creates an undeniable sense of triumph. It's a masterclass in establishing dominance through both lifestyle and lyrical prowess, leaving no room for doubt about who truly "rock[s] on the microphone."

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Credits

Writers
  • Larry Smith
  • Rev Run
  • D.M.C.