They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.) (Remix Instrumental) (4:44)ģ. They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.) (Remix) (4:55)Ģ. Straighten It Out (Instrumental) (4:14)ġ. The song contains a sample from "Our Generation" by Ernie Hines.Ģ. Unlike the previous single, " They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)", "Straighten It Out" did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100. The song deals with bootleggers and sample clearance opportunists. " Straighten It Out" is the second single by Pete Rock & CL Smooth from their album, Mecca and the Soul Brother, which was released to critical acclaim in 1992. This song makes me remember my past as a positive over negative and I am very thankful for it.1992 single by Pete Rock & CL Smooth "Straighten It Out"įrom the album Mecca And The Soul Brother This song is amazing and will only grow in relevance as memories grow in the mind of the listener. Smooth dropped 'They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)' 20 years ago, the celebrated rap duo was still reeling over the unexpected death of their dear friend Troy 'Trouble T. I said pop maybe when you're older." I feel this line shows how even the advice of an over reaching parent, which is usually annoying and overbearing, can grow to hold nostalgia overtime. For example one line: "Telling me how to raise my boy unless he's taking over. By this I mean the general "suck factor" of life fades away in time. By just listening to this song I feel a lot can be learned about how memories appreciate when time passes. I feel the lines that lead the song out are very important: "Just Listen Listen Listen, Just Listen." I think that this song is has grown into a song for general reminiscence. I feel that this individual's struggle can be applied to a larger audience. I feel this song is a testament to the daily struggle in the life of one man. General CommentI agree that the song is a memorial song, yet I have to think that this song is more than just a song of to remember a single person. So Pete Rock hit me, nuff respect due (uh-huh) I strive to be live 'cause I got no choiceĪnd run my own business like my Aunt Joyce (yeah) If we're talking 'bout a car, Uncle Sterling got the latest (yeah) My Uncle Doc's the greatest, better yet the latest My Grandma Pam holds the family together (uh-huh) Rain or shine, yes, in any weather (yeah) I dedicate this to you for believing in me (uh) In front of Big Lou's, fighting in the street (street)īut only you saw what took many time to see T to the R the-O-Y, how did you and I meet? Listen close as I prove my point (my point) Take the first letter out of each word in this joint The days of way-back, so many bear witness the fitness (yeah) Use your condom, take sips of the brew (that's right) My old man standing yelling, "Good God, Almighty" (uh-huh) We laughed all night about the hookers at the party (ahh) I said, "Pop maybe when you're older" (older) Telling me how to raise my boy unless he's taking over I get the pillow and hope I don't wake him (yeah)įor this man to cuss, hear it all in verbatim (uh-huh) I can hear his head banging on the wall in the next room Never been senile, that's where you're wrong (uh-huh) With the Portuguese lover at the age of fourteen (tell 'em)īut I bet you all your dough, they live longer than us (that's right) Not a bad ticker but I'm clocking Pop's liver (yeah)īut you can never say that his life is through (uh-huh)įive kids at twenty-one, believe he got a right to (that's right) Taking care of this, so who am I to bicker? (bicker) Took me from a boy to a man so I always had a father When I date back I recall a man off the family tree Positive over negative for the women to masterĭéjà vu, tell you what I'm gonna do (do it) Momma's gettin' married in the house (word?), Listen The youngest of five kids, hon' here it is (yeah) Taking care with a revered classic, Altered Tapes' remix ups the ante with B-boy drums, fleshed out with additional elements from various original sample sources. On your side while the baby maker slide (slide) The 2nd release from Heat Rock focuses on the golden era Hip-Hop track 'They Reminisce Over You' by Pete Rock & CL Smooth. Still he won't down you or tear out your hide (right) Papa said, "Chill" but the brother keep winking (uh-huh) Same father as the first but you don't give a damn (alright) This one's a girl (what?), Let's name her Pam Now I suppose (uh), you hope the little black boy grows, huh (yeah)Įighteen years younger than my mama (mama)īut I really got beatings 'cause the girl loved drama (yeah)īy the time she was twenty-one, had another one (yeah) The birth of a child on the eighth of October (it's like that)Ī toast but my granddaddy came sober (crazy facts) Twenty-two years ago to keep it on track (uh-huh) I reminisce for a spell, or shall I say think back (yeah)
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