Breathe, Stretch, Shake
P. Diddy, Mase
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Intro: Uh This is what I sound like after 5 years (You back kid) Why do I feel like I still got the floor (You back kid, Bad Boy for real, Let's go) Verse 1: Before '99 I was born again 5 years later I'm on again Man I think I'm born to win Mase broke, that's an oxy moron Forget a bus, I brought a drop to tour on G-4's What I soar on, uh You thinkin' I ain't hot you so wrong Sorry for the prolong But now life goes on Long list of hits and it goes on I wake up, and I don't even feel like a star And man I'm getting a million a bar Indeed I need not take no lie Man, ya'll gonna make me cry It's kinda eerie when you hear me Ya hairs stand up Been a change of plan Rip your old plan up Instead of hatin' Help me lift the big man up (As we proceed...come on...yeah) Chorus: Awake these people up and show them they keep dreamin' Breathe, Stretch, Shake, let it go Breathe, Stretch, Shake, let it go Wake these people up and show them they keep dreamin' (Betha I love this one...endeavor, for real, Bad Boy) Breathe, Stretch, Shake, let it go Breathe, Stretch, Shake, let it go Verse 2: Some days I make thousands Some days I make millions Spend my day chillin Coupe's with suede ceilings Everybody out there wanna know what Mase got Way hot gray drop Maybach gray yacht (Whoooo) And that's just the way it be Favor, people wanna pay for me When I'm in Mr. Chows, they waive the fee And I don't chase money man Money chase me I give my wife things that she dream and more I give a little bit, and she fiend for more (lets go) I'm back like Moses to bring the law (Come on) Brand new saint Mase in mean velour I had bling before you ever seen the tour Fans from Iran and Singapore And grown men beg me to bring them on tour Even if it mean they gotta sleep on the floor (Let's Go!!) (Chorus) Verse 3: I used to be the guy stood next to Diddy Crucified for bringin sex in the city Even though the girls think I'm extra pretty How I know? I ain't got no extra wit me, oh With the fist tight flow Wit a wrist like whoa What if this might blow Ain't no if I...Know I'm the man to plan the way This ain't my life I've become a saved (Say what) Put up a good fight Like its mandalay Hate the game, but it made a man a man Gone for a while, its like I ran away God tI'me now, and I don't plan to play I'm only here for the one thing you lack And make dj's scratch is he is he back Kids in the hood stutter it's a it's a fact It's the kid resurrected it's a it's a wrap (As we proceed, to give you what you need, he's back) (chorus x2) AHHHHHHH!
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Written by: MASON BETHA, RICARDO THOMAS
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13 facts about this song
Song Features"Breathe, Stretch, Shake" is a hip-hop song by American rapper Mase that features P. Diddy singing the chorus.
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Album DebutThe song is the lead single from Mase's third studio album "Welcome Back," showcasing his much-anticipated return to the music industry.
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Release and ReceptionReleased in 2004, the song achieved considerable success, peaking at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
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Unique ChoreographyThe music video for "Breathe, Stretch, Shake" is notable due to its unique choreography, which was designed to be easy for listeners to imitate.
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Songwriter's Credits"Breathe, Stretch, Shake" was written by Mase, Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, Bruce Miller, and Rashad Smith.
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Music SampleThe song samples "Voices Inside My Head" by The Police, blending hip-hop elements with 80's rock sounds.
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Video CameoThe music video features a cameo from rapper and actor LL Cool J.
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Inspirational ThemeThe song's lyrics discuss overcoming adversity, making the most of one's potential, and refusing to be limited by others’ expectations.
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Return of Mase"Breathe, Stretch, Shake" marked Mase's return to the music scene after a five-year hiatus, during which he had become an ordained minister.
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Commercial SuccessEven though it only peaked at #28 on the Billboard Hot 100, the song still remained on the chart for 20 consecutive weeks, showcasing its enduring popularity amongst fans.
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RecognitionThe success of "Breathe, Stretch, Shake" and the album "Welcome Back" led to Mase's nomination for Rap Solo Performance at the Grammy Awards in 2005.
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ControversySome listeners interpreted the lyrics of "Breathe, Stretch, Shake" as a diss towards Jay-Z, though Mase has denied this.
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Impact on Dance CultureThe song’s easy-to-learn dance made it a popular choice in clubs and at parties, having a notable impact on dance culture during the mid-2000s.
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