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Vibes and Stuff - A Tribe Called Quest (探索一族)[00:00:00]
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Let me flaunt the style I think that the time's near[00:00:02]
让我炫耀一下我的风格 时间正在逼近[00:00:05]
That we drop studs there will be no duds here[00:00:05]
我们拔下钉子 这里不会再有阻碍[00:00:07]
Rappers play the dumb kinda on the space tip[00:00:07]
说唱歌手在空间上装聋作哑[00:00:10]
But when they hear the jams they be on the dilsnick[00:00:10]
但当他们听到节奏被打断 他们就很生气[00:00:13]
Now I'm not for the rock I know the territory[00:00:13]
我不懂摇滚的领域[00:00:15]
Go ahead and try that's a different story[00:00:15]
去吧 这是一个不同的故事[00:00:18]
Similar to Grimm I could write a better one[00:00:18]
类似于Grimm 我可以写一个更好的[00:00:20]
All about a kid who couldn't rap and didn't run[00:00:20]
这是一个关于不会说唱 不会逃跑的小孩[00:00:23]
Stand aside when the rap is gettin dumb[00:00:23]
站在一旁 说唱没有进入他的脑海中[00:00:26]
Resort to baggin Billy askin can he have some[00:00:26]
求助于Billy 询问是否他可以做到[00:00:28]
No never ever come back and try again man[00:00:28]
不是永远都不能回来 再试一次 兄弟[00:00:31]
If you come back I'll be the first to shake your hand[00:00:31]
如果你回来 我会是第一个和你握手的的人[00:00:33]
Competitions good it brings out the vital parts[00:00:33]
良性竞争可以起作用的[00:00:36]
The Abstract Poetic majors in recital arts[00:00:36]
这就是演奏艺术中的抽象诗学[00:00:38]
Do it for the kids the elders and the rap peers[00:00:38]
是为了孩子 长辈们以及说唱的同龄人[00:00:41]
When the job is done then we hear a lot of cheers[00:00:41]
当工作完成后 我们常听到欢呼[00:00:44]
Gotta feel the vibes come from my creation[00:00:44]
我要与我的创作共鸣[00:00:46]
If the hands clapare filled with elation[00:00:46]
如果鼓掌声很欢喜的话[00:00:49]
Here I am ghetto full with a lot of steam[00:00:49]
那我这个来自贫民区的人就会充满力量[00:00:51]
Think I gotta I think I gotta[00:00:51]
我觉得我应该做点什么事情[00:00:53]
I think I gotta scream[00:00:53]
我想我要尖叫了[00:00:55]
That's Cuz how good it feels child[00:00:55]
那是因为那感觉很幼稚[00:00:57]
Let your hair down so we can get buckwild[00:00:57]
解开你的头发 我们可以去狂欢[00:00:59]
Do your ill dance don't think about the next man[00:00:59]
跳舞不好就不要想着下一个男人[00:01:02]
We must have unity and think of the bigger plan[00:01:02]
我们必须团结起来想想那伟大的计划[00:01:04]
The vision we fall we must stick together see[00:01:04]
降低视野 我们必须团结在一起[00:01:07]
Like to I'd take this time to say what's up to Kool G[00:01:07]
我愿意花时间问问Kool G怎么了[00:01:10]
The name is Q-Tip The Midnight Marauder[00:01:10]
名字就是Q-Tip午夜掠夺者[00:01:12]
Give enough respect to Afrika Bambaataa[00:01:12]
给予Afrika Bambaataa足够的尊重[00:01:15]
As a man in the world I must do my job[00:01:15]
在这个世界 我作为男人必须完成工作[00:01:17]
Take care of Mama Duke I won't resort to rob[00:01:17]
照顾妈妈 我不会去抢劫[00:01:20]
Bob you'll get your dough Mase is my witness[00:01:20]
Bob 你会得到钱 Mase是我的证人[00:01:23]
Obsessed with the rap for its the mental fitness[00:01:23]
痴迷于说唱 是因为我心理健康[00:01:25]
Like shootin cee-lo and always gettin headcracks[00:01:25]
喜欢玩说唱 是因为头脑很聪明[00:01:28]
The industry is luck winning with the fake raps[00:01:28]
这行业很幸运 是靠虚假饶舌赢得的[00:01:30]
Peace to the crews who pump the real hip hop[00:01:30]
真正的说唱 全体成员间是和平的[00:01:33]
Not sellin out from hardrock to disc jock[00:01:33]
从重摇滚到迪斯科 音乐都卖不出去[00:01:36]
I don't know what to say but here I go freak it[00:01:36]
我不知道说什么 我已经要崩溃了[00:01:38]
If the papes come then you know I'll seek it[00:01:38]
如果佩普来了 那时候你就知道我在找它[00:01:41]
I'm just a short brotha dark skin face[00:01:41]
我就是一个黑人[00:01:43]
Weigh a buck-fifty 36 waist[00:01:43]
有36寸的腰[00:01:46]
My hair is crazy curly[00:01:46]
我的头发非常卷[00:01:47]
Front like Mr Furley[00:01:47]
前面就像Furley先生[00:01:49]
To this day I still believe that no MC can serve me[00:01:49]
直到这一天 我还是相信没有人能让我满意[00:01:51]
Brothas try to front but everybody know[00:01:51]
Brothas想要位居前列 但是每个人都知道[00:01:54]
I get more props than the Arsenio Hall Show[00:01:54]
我比Arsenio Hall的表演还能得到更多的支持[00:01:56]
Party animal I was but now I chill at home[00:01:56]
我是个派对动物 但是现在我觉得在家很平静[00:01:59]
All I do is write rhymes eat drink sh*t and bone[00:01:59]
我除了写歌就是吃喝睡[00:02:02]
Found my thrill in Amityville[00:02:02]
在Amityville我觉得很兴奋[00:02:03]
I'm always in the Island[00:02:03]
我一直在这岛上[00:02:04]
Fudge and Monkey know the time[00:02:04]
Fudge和Monkey知道时间[00:02:06]
They know who keeps 'em smilin[00:02:06]
他们知道谁让他们发笑[00:02:07]
Go out on my own somethin that I gotta do[00:02:07]
我要出发去做我该做的事[00:02:09]
Do what the hell I want and have no one to listen to[00:02:09]
做我想做的 不用听别人的意见[00:02:12]
I'm prompt with my business and I do things on the double[00:02:12]
我的生意在好转 我迅速做着我的生意[00:02:15]
Yo I'm out like Buster Douglass I say peace to MC Trouble[00:02:15]
我就像Buster Douglass一样出局了 我和MC Trouble握手言和[00:02:17]
Rest in Peace[00:02:17]
安息吧[00:02:18]
Word Up rest in Peace and you know what else[00:02:18]
安息吧 你知道还有什么[00:02:21]
We got we got we got the vibe[00:02:21]
我们融入了这个气氛中[00:02:23]
All the people in Long Island we got the vibe[00:02:23]
所有人在长岛 我们融入进这个气氛中[00:02:26]
Brooklyn and Queens we got the vibe[00:02:26]
布鲁克林区和皇后区 我们融入进这个气氛中[00:02:29]
Uptown and New York we got the vibe[00:02:29]
住宅区和纽约 我们融入进这个气氛中[00:02:31]
People upstate we got the vibe[00:02:31]
偏僻的人群里 我们融入进这个气氛中[00:02:34]
If you're in DC you got the vibe[00:02:34]
如果你在特区 你会融入进这个气氛中[00:02:36]
Maryland Virginia Carolina vibe[00:02:36]
Maryland Virginia Carolina 也有这种气氛[00:02:39]
Out West we got the vibe[00:02:39]
走出西部 我们融入进这个气氛中 [00:02:42]
In the Bahamas we got the vibe[00:02:42]
在Bahamas 我们融入进这个气氛中[00:02:44]
Over in Europe you know what We got the vibe[00:02:44]
在欧洲 你知道吗 我们融入进这个气氛中[00:02:46]
And we gotta keep it alive it goes on[00:02:46]
我们要让它保持继续[00:02:49]
Of rap I'm a fan I've seen a whole lot of subs[00:02:49]
我是说唱的乐迷 我看过很多替补者[00:02:51]
Goods with the girls I got a whole lot of 'em[00:02:51]
我有过很多好女孩[00:02:54]
From fat to skinny Freeda to Winnie[00:02:54]
有胖有瘦 从Freeda到Winnie[00:02:56]
Emma to Cindy Constance to Wendy[00:02:56]
Emma到Cindy Constance到Wendy[00:02:59]
Cuz I be more friendly never on the snotty side[00:02:59]
因为我会比任何时候都更加友好[00:03:01]
I don't brag to brothas about the little papes I got[00:03:01]
我不会跟你们自夸我拥有的红酒[00:03:04]
My vocal styles can vary the sight is never scary[00:03:04]
我的歌唱风格是很多样的 一点都不恐怖[00:03:07]
It's only legendary my father well prepared me[00:03:07]
我爸爸为我准备好的只是一个传说[00:03:09]
My job ain't temporary I'm here for the long shot[00:03:09]
我的工作不是暂时的 我这是长期的[00:03:12]
Better yet the long term I don't have a perm[00:03:12]
最好是长期的 我没有烫发[00:03:14]
In a way I do call 'em the perma-naps[00:03:14]
另外我喜欢叫他们perma-naps[00:03:17]
I'm crazy slap-happy and I'm scrappy when I'm nappy[00:03:17]
我高兴地晕头转向[00:03:20]
When I get the mic in my hand and the crowd in stands[00:03:20]
当我拿着麦克风 我站在人群中[00:03:24]
It's as good as grand like that[00:03:24]
这就像一千美元那么好[00:03:26]
I wanna say peace and dedicate this joint to MC Trouble and to[00:03:26]
我想握手言和 牺牲一下和MC Trouble合作[00:03:30]
Um Trouble T-Roy[00:03:30]
和Trouble T-Roy合作[00:03:32]
And to um Scott La Rock and to um[00:03:32]
和Scott La Rock合作[00:03:34]
Cowboy you know what I'm sayin[00:03:34]
小子 你知道我在说什么[00:03:36]
This is for the slain rappers and the fallen rappers[00:03:36]
这首歌献给所有的饶舌歌手[00:03:38]
You know what I'm sayin[00:03:38]
你知道我在说什么[00:03:40]
This is a special special special special special dedication[00:03:40]
这是一场特别的演出[00:03:43]
And also to my pops and also to Vinny his moms[00:03:43]
献给我给朋友 还有Vinny的妈妈[00:03:46]
You know what I'm sayin[00:03:46]
你知道我在说什么[00:03:47]
You just gotta keep it happy and keep the vibes going[00:03:47]
你只要保持开心 让气氛继续[00:03:49]
And this is Vibes and Stuff[00:03:49]
这是Vibes和Stuff[00:03:51]
And we out[00:03:51]
我们唱完了[00:03:56]