This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
So I want to bring to the stage right now
Evidence, Rakaa Iriscience, and DJ Ba-bu!
The Dilated Peoples!
Showtime, uh oh!
Dazzling, dilated displaying a new sound
We are live on stage
Dazzling, dilated displaying a new sound
Check it out, you now rockin' with the best
Dazzling, dilated displaying a new sound
We are live on stage
Dazzling, dilated displaying a new sound
Basic mathematics, add shit, subtract shit
Me and the mic we got this animal attraction
Mid-city out to Manhattan, ain't nothin' fancy
Yellow cabs passing me by, I call Delancey
Keep my team moving through lights, cameras, and action
Thoughts to ideas, designs to manufacturin'
Ev still Travolta, I'm still Samuel Jackson
Blastin', Live On Stage is where it happens
Step to the zones, spotlight on
The sights on, all eyes on
Turn the tables and the mics on
Fans slappin Rak and they scream out loud
This time I give it back and applaud the crowd
Dazzling, dilated displaying a new sound
We are live on stage
Beat Junkies!
Check it out y'all, you now rockin' with the best like this
Dazzling, dilated displaying a new sound
We are live on stage
And we do it for you, and we do it for you, and we do it for you
(You know we)
Break barriers, re-define and coast
Yo determine like John Walsh, America's Most
"Evidence"
Say my name out of self defense
Catch me on stage with B-Real off two blunts bent
(You?) You almost famous
We got groupies that call themselves band aids to keep their feelings painless
Nothing to lose, got only shit to gain this year
Out of control, cars with six gears
Flow for my peeps and peers
Know we takin' Live On Stage
To new levels this year (watch out)
Not here to chase fans
I'm here to rock for people who feel my band
Connect dots across the land
Dazzling, dilated displaying a new sound
We are live on stage
Dazzling, dilated displaying a new sound
You're now rocking with the best
Dazzling, dilated displaying a new sound
We are live on stage
Babu cuts into Alchemist's instrumental
This is what it is, live on stage
There are lessons not taught that kids will still learn
And joints that not hot that cats will still burn
Pro bone selectors, primetime announcers
Fans and promoters, bartenders, and bouncers
Throw a jab at these cats, quick to counter
Clockwork how precise, the highest gets encountered
Takin' over, set the pace for new seasons
People questionin' my loyalty for no reason
Treason? Never back out on my team
Fuck fake expansion anthems, loose on the streets
As for beats, keep 'em sharper than cleavers for meat
This is the elite, true indeed
We playin' for keeps
Dazzling, dilated displaying a new sound
We are live on stage
Dazzling, dilated displaying a new sound
You're now rocking with the best
Dazzling, dilated displaying a new sound
We are live on stage
Dazzling, dilated displaying a new sound
Dazzling, dilated displaying a new sound
Dazzling, dilated displaying a new sound
Dazzling, dilated displaying a new sound
Evidence, Rakaa Iriscience, and DJ Ba-bu!
The Dilated Peoples!
Showtime, uh oh!
Dazzling, dilated displaying a new sound
We are live on stage
Dazzling, dilated displaying a new sound
Check it out, you now rockin' with the best
Dazzling, dilated displaying a new sound
We are live on stage
Dazzling, dilated displaying a new sound
Basic mathematics, add shit, subtract shit
Me and the mic we got this animal attraction
Mid-city out to Manhattan, ain't nothin' fancy
Yellow cabs passing me by, I call Delancey
Keep my team moving through lights, cameras, and action
Thoughts to ideas, designs to manufacturin'
Ev still Travolta, I'm still Samuel Jackson
Blastin', Live On Stage is where it happens
Step to the zones, spotlight on
The sights on, all eyes on
Turn the tables and the mics on
Fans slappin Rak and they scream out loud
This time I give it back and applaud the crowd
Dazzling, dilated displaying a new sound
We are live on stage
Beat Junkies!
Check it out y'all, you now rockin' with the best like this
Dazzling, dilated displaying a new sound
We are live on stage
And we do it for you, and we do it for you, and we do it for you
(You know we)
Break barriers, re-define and coast
Yo determine like John Walsh, America's Most
"Evidence"
Say my name out of self defense
Catch me on stage with B-Real off two blunts bent
(You?) You almost famous
We got groupies that call themselves band aids to keep their feelings painless
Nothing to lose, got only shit to gain this year
Out of control, cars with six gears
Flow for my peeps and peers
Know we takin' Live On Stage
To new levels this year (watch out)
Not here to chase fans
I'm here to rock for people who feel my band
Connect dots across the land
Dazzling, dilated displaying a new sound
We are live on stage
Dazzling, dilated displaying a new sound
You're now rocking with the best
Dazzling, dilated displaying a new sound
We are live on stage
Babu cuts into Alchemist's instrumental
This is what it is, live on stage
There are lessons not taught that kids will still learn
And joints that not hot that cats will still burn
Pro bone selectors, primetime announcers
Fans and promoters, bartenders, and bouncers
Throw a jab at these cats, quick to counter
Clockwork how precise, the highest gets encountered
Takin' over, set the pace for new seasons
People questionin' my loyalty for no reason
Treason? Never back out on my team
Fuck fake expansion anthems, loose on the streets
As for beats, keep 'em sharper than cleavers for meat
This is the elite, true indeed
We playin' for keeps
Dazzling, dilated displaying a new sound
We are live on stage
Dazzling, dilated displaying a new sound
You're now rocking with the best
Dazzling, dilated displaying a new sound
We are live on stage
Dazzling, dilated displaying a new sound
Dazzling, dilated displaying a new sound
Dazzling, dilated displaying a new sound
Dazzling, dilated displaying a new sound
Lyrics submitted by hardcor_toonz
Live on Stage Lyrics as written by Michael Perretta Alan Maman
Lyrics © Royalty Network
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Great version of a great song,
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