Mama Said Knock You Out
LL Cool J
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Don't call it a comeback I've been here for years I'm rocking my peers Puttin' suckers in fear Makin' the tears rain down like a monsoon Listen to the bass go boom Explosions, overpowerin' Over the competition I'm towerin' Wrecking shop when I write these lyrics that'll make you call the cops Don't you dare stare, you better move Don't ever compare Me to the rest that'll all get sliced and diced Competition's payin' the price I'm gonna knock you out Mama said knock you out I'm gonna knock you out Mama said knock you out I'm gonna knock you out Mama said knock you out I'm gonna knock you out Mama said knock you out Don't you call this a regular jam I'm gonna rock this land I'm gonna take this itty-bitty world by storm And I'm just gettin' warm Just like Muhammed Ali They called him Cassius Watch me bash this beat like a skull That you know I've beef with Why do you riff with me The maniac psycho And when I pull out my jammy get ready Cause I might go Blaw! How you like me now? The ripper will not allow You to get with Mr. Swift or Rift, Listen to my gears shift I'm blasting, I'm blasting Kinda like shaft, so you can say I'm shafting Oh, English filled my mind, and I came up with a funky rhyme I'm gonna knock you out Mama said knock you out I'm gonna knock you out Mama said knock you out I'm gonna knock you out Mama said knock you out I'm gonna knock you out Mama said knock you out Shadow boxing when I heard you on the radio, UH I just don't know What made you forget that I was raw But now I gotta new tour I'm going insane Startin' the hurricane Releasin' pain Lettin' you know You can't gain or maintain Unless you say my name Rippin' Killin' Diggin' and drillin' a hole Pass the Old Gold I'm gonna knock you out Mama said knock you out I'm gonna knock you out Mama said knock you out I'm gonna knock you out Mama said knock you out I'm gonna knock you out Mama said knock you out Shotgun blasts are heard When I rip and kill at will The man of the hour, tower of power I'll devour I'm gonna tie you up and let you understand That I'm not your average man When I gotta jammy in my hand Damn! Oh! Listen to the way I slay Your crew Damage Damage Destruction, terror, and mayhem Pass me a sissy so sucker I'll slay him Farmers (what) Farmers (what) I'm ready (we're ready) I think I'm gonna bomb a town Get down Don't you never, ever Pull my lever Cause I explode And my nine is easy to load I gotta thank God Cause he gave me the strength to rock Hard I'm gonna knock you out Mama said knock you out I'm gonna knock you out Mama said knock you out I'm gonna knock you out Mama said knock you out I'm gonna knock you out Mama said knock you out
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Written by: JAMES MCCANTS, LEROY MCCANTS
Lyrics © A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Mama Said Knock You Out" is a hit single from LL Cool J's fourth studio album of the same name which was released in 1990.
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Grammy AwardThe song won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance in 1992, acknowledging LL Cool J's skill in the genre.
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MotivationThe song was inspired by LL Cool J's grandmother's advice to him to "knock out" critics and return to his rap roots after he received bad reviews for his previous album, "Walking with a Panther".
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Popular Culture"Mama Said Knock You Out" has been used frequently in films, TV shows, and advertisements due to its catchy lyrics and beat. It has been featured in works like "Kingsman: The Secret Service" and "The Longest Yard".
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Paris Barclay, features LL Cool J in a boxing ring and is considered a classic example of early 90s hip hop style.
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Chart SuccessThe song peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Cover VersionsOver the years, many artists have covered the song, including Five Finger Death Punch and punk band Lagwagon, illustrating its broad appeal across different music genres.
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ProductionThe single was produced by Marley Marl, who was one of the most influential hip hop producers of the time.
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MessageThe song is often interpreted as a statement of LL Cool J's intention to challenge the hip hop industry, making a powerful declaration of his lyrical ability.
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InfluenceMany critics and fans regard "Mama Said Knock You Out" as the turning point in LL Cool J's career, as it revitalized his reputation following his run of less successful outputs.
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