The Show

[Verse One] [Stricklin]: Got to town at like a quarter to three 3:30, still in the lobby, waitin' on my room key 4:00 I'm in my room watchin' TV The phone rang it's Words, "What up man? Where you be?" [Wordsworth]: Checked in, I'm downtown lookin' for uptown Still need a cut and the store's about to shut down I'm pushin' it, I know that I'm already late I haven't eaten all day, I haven't spoken to Ace [Masta Ace]: I'm in the room gettin' dressed, gettin' fresh to death Push ups, a few sits and an extra stretch Then a nice hot shower aftershave and powder Call Punch and tell him I'll be ready in an hour [Punchline]: Yo, Ace hit me on the hip about a quarter to six And I'm with these two chicks, bout to cop me some kicks Real quick I'mma see you cats real soon Bout to cop this one pair and bring 'em back to the room [Stricklin]: Back to the lobby like 6:15 Did a drop for a dude, interview for his magazine At 7:00 I'm off to the radio station 7:35, on the air live [Wordsworth]: Hopped in the cab hear Strick on the radio Turn it up Tell the driver which way to go Called in, let people know where we performin' Ladies free, 18 and up and we recordin' [Masta Ace]: I'm in the mirror lookin' clean and tight, a mean sight Sweatsuit matched the Air Force, green and white Got the matching bandana Pose for the camera Price on the tickets and our names on the banner EMC [Punchline]: Real fast shawty came, got her nut and she passed 'Bout to iron out my clothes, jump my ass in the bath In the lobby kids want me to put my name on they cast Call the promoter make sure he got all of the cash [Chorus] [Ladybug Mecca]: Somethings I learn from touring town to town The...place is filling up So...thank you all, tonight is sold out Welcome to the show From touring town to town The...place is filling up So...thank you all, tonight is sold out Welcome to the show [Verse Two] [Stricklin]: Back in the van at eight, drivin' to the venue Sound check, let's see what's next on the menu 8:50 restaurant, I ordered plenty The food came 9:18, I took a shit at 9:20 [Wordsworth]: Time for me to go, left the hotel suite Chased by fans, my room number, the hotel leak Ran down the staircase, headed towards the limo Hat fell off, jumped through the car window [Masta Ace]: My cell phone ringin', tryin' not to stress this Cats callin', yellin' put 'em on the guest list Before we hit the club, stop and cop some bub For the promoter, this dawg showed us lots of love [Punchline]: Sean Jean shirt black and white Air flights, spit rhymes to the mirror make sure that they tight Check the song list See what we doin' tonight Need to link up with fam and go get me a bite [Stricklin]: Yeah, by 10:00 yo it's back to the telly 10:30 jumped in the shower, charged up the celly Back to the club at 12:00 I'm in the van lookin' at the line wrapped around the block [Wordsworth]: Tinted, I look and see the crew from a distance Security in black by the backdoor entrance Wheels hit the curb, jump out ready Recognize my face, security ain't sweat me [Masta Ace]: I pull up to the rear, the Ace is here Backstage, fried chicken and a case of beer Now I don't drink brew but I'll take a plate Where the fuck is Punchline, yo he crazy late [Punchline]: Check the time, oh shit, ten minutes behind Hope this cab got wings cause I need it to fly Five minutes flat dawg, I pull up in the ride The whole fam's here, now I'm 'bout to go up inside [Chorus] [Ladybug Mecca]: Somethings I learn from touring town to town The...place is filling up So...thank you all, tonight is sold out Welcome to the show From touring town to town The...place is filling up So...thank you all, tonight is sold out Welcome to the show [Announcer]: Make some noise for EMC!