Verse 1
My radio, believe me, I like it loud
I'm the man with a box that can rock the crowd
Walkin' down the street, to the hardcore beat
While my JVC vibrates the concrete
I'm sorry if you can't understand
But I need a radio inside my hand
Don't mean to offend other citizens
But I kick my volume way past 10
My story is rough, my neighbourhood is tough
But I still sport gold, and I'm out to crush
My name is Cool J, I devastate the show
But I couldn't survive without my radio
Terrorising my neighbours with the heavy bass
I keep the suckas in fear by the look on my face
My radio's bad from the Boulevard
I'm a hip-hop gangster and my name is Todd
Just stimulated by the beat, bust out the rhyme
Get fresh batteries if it won't rewind
Cos I play everyday, even on the subway
I woulda got a summons but I ran away
I'm the leader of the show, keepin' you on the go
But I know I can't live without my radio
Verse 2
Suckas on my jock when I walk down the block
I really don't care if you're jealous or not
Cos I make the songs, you sing along
And your radio's def when my record's on
So get off the wall, become involved
All your radio problems have now been solved
My treacherous beats make ya ears respond
And my radio's loud like a fire alarm
The floor vibrates, the walls cave in
The bass makes my eardrums seem thin
Def sounds in my ride, yes the front and back
You would think it was a party, not a Cadillac
Cos I drive up to the ave, with the windows closed
And my bass is so loud, it could rip your clothes
My stereo's thumpin' like a savage beast
The level on my power meter will not decrease
Suckas get mad, cos the girlies scream
And I'm still gettin' paid while you look at me mean
I'm the leader of the show, keepiOye, Je, Ay, Upa, Upa !!!
Quiero amanecer Manuelito Barrio'
Quiero amanecer contigo
Quiero amanecer cantando
Oye !!!
Quiero amanecé' Manuelito Barrio'
Quiero amanecer contigo
Quiero amanecé' tomando
Quiero amanecé' Manuelito Barrio'
Pobrecito peluquero
Se le ha perdido la brocha
Oye !!!
Quiero amanecé' Manuelito Barrio'
La totuma esta rodando
Y al que le toca, le toca
Uepa !!!
Quiero amanecé' Manuelito Barrio'
Negrito que mata tigre
El negrito mataná
Oye !!!
Quiero amanecé' Manuelito Barrio'
El negrito lo que mata
La culebra mapaná
Oye !!!
Quiero amanecé' Manuelito Barrio'
Mi'jita la más chiquita
La del canasto de flore'
Oye !!!
Quiero amanecé' Manuelito Barrio'
Pero no estuvo chiquita
Para haber tenido amore'
Oye !!!
Quiero amanecé' Manuelito Barrio'
Ay no'ma, ahora si !!!
Quiero amanecer Manuelito Barrio'
Quiero amanecé' contigo
Quiero amanecer cantando
Quiero amanecé' Manuelito Barrio'
Yo soy Manuelito Barrio'
El negrito palenquero
Quiero amanecé' Manuelito Barrio'
Yo soy quien canto de noche
A todos los tambolero'
Quiero amanecé' Manuelito Barrio'
Oye, Ay Noma', Oye, Je, Anda, Uepaje !!!!!
(Carlos G. Coronell C., 1997)