[Intro]
This is a journey into sound
This is a journey into sound
A journey, which along the way, will bring to you new color
New dimension, new value
When all is ready, I throw this switch
Pump up the volume— Pump up the volume—
Pump that bass
Im nin'alu
Daltei n'divim (You make me feel so good)
We interrupt this broadcast to bring you a special news bulletin from our on the spot task force
Oh my gosh
The music just turns me on
Thinking of a master plan
Def with the record— Def with the record—
Thinking of a master plan
Def with the record— Def with the record—

[Verse 1: Rakim]
Thinking of a master plan
'Causе ain't nothing but sweat inside my hand
So I dig into my pocket, all my monеy is spent
So I dig deeper, but still coming up with lint
So I start my mission, leave my residence
Thinking, "How could I get some dead presidents?"
I need money, I used to be a stick-up kid
So I think of all the devious things I did
[Interlude]
One, two, three, four

[Verse 2: Rakim]
I used to roll up, this is a hold up, ain't nothing funny
Stop smiling, be still, don't nothin' move but the money
But now I've learned to earn 'cause I'm righteous
I feel great, so maybe I might just
Search for a nine to five, if I strive
Then maybe I'll stay alive
So I walk up the street whistling this
Feeling out of place, 'cause man, do I miss
A pen and a paper, a stereo, a tape of
Me and Eric B., and a nice big plate of
Fish, which is my favorite dish
But without no money, it's still a wish
'Cause I don't like to dream about getting paid
So I dig into the books of the rhymes that I made
So now's the test to see if I got pull
Hit the studio, 'cause I'm paid in full

[Interlude]
One, two, three, uh
By George, even London grooves
Pump up the volume— Pump up the volume—
Now wait a minute, you better talk to my mother
Im nin'alu (Hahaha)
El Chai mareimawm (Okay, all right)
[Outro]
Yo, what happened to peace?
Peace
One, two, three, four
Def with the record— Def with the record—
It's so fresh
Goodnight, kids
Was it good enough for ya? Was it good enough for ya?