Kurtis Blow - Throughout Your Years Lyrics






Throughout your years
Your ups and downs
Your highs and your lows
I'm the man with the mic who rocks the house
The man called Kurtis Blow
So get out your seat and grab a girl
'Casue I'm about ready to rock the world
And listen to my story because it got to be told
Like an Oscar winning actor when he is playing a role

When I wasn't the best, there was something in my head
To be a rapper was my dream
Like in the morning with the bacon, and the eggs, and the coffee, and the cream
So I made up my mind that I would always try to be the best that I can be
Now here I am, rapping at the jam
With the all the fly guys and the young ladies

Just take your time, you don't have to hurry
Hang tough, you don't have to worry
In society, the strong survive
So rap a single or get a nine to five
With a little hard work and dedication we'll pull together and rock the nation
So if you do the do and think you are great, come on everybody, participate

Say "ho"
You gotta to say "ho" if you are ready to go
Say "ow"
You gotta to say "ow" if you are ready right now
Say pride
Cause pride is what we got inside
To the top!
We are going to the top, we ain't going to stop!
Get down!

When it started out, the way wasn't clear
There was much confusion and a lot of fear
Walking in the shadow, searching for the light
Be the reason I could be that to make me right

Cause it ain't all champaign and cavier
Riding 'round the town in the finest car
Living in the star life of luxury
And being seen 'round the world at the place to be
Let down, no jobs ... checks hang up... back sets ...

A thousand things can hold you back and try to run you off the track
So you got to believe you can be the best
You got to work real hard to achieve success
So listen close, cause I insist
I got some advice, it goes just like this:
Take your time, you don't have to hurry
Hang tough, you don't have to worry
In society, the strong survive
So rap a single or get a nine to five
With a little hard work and dedication we'll pull together and rock the nation
So if you do the do and think you are great, come on everybody and participate

Say "Ho"!
You gotta to say "ho" if you're ready to go
Say "ow"!
You gotta to say "ow" if you're ready right now
Say "pride"!
Cause pride is what we got inside
Say top!
We're goin' to the top, we ain't gonna stop
Get down!

There is a man up there who's calling the shots
He says what is going to happen and what's not

There is only one way to stake a claim
You got to be a man
You gotta to play the game
Some people you may be around have negative vibes and try to get you down
But you mighty sound and you're really strong
You got to ... riding along

Winter, summer, fall, spring
Give it your all and everything
Step by step, day by day
Watch out for obstacles in your way
Don't be no other, be yourself
You can do that better than anyone else
Now, I can't tell you what to do, but the things I say still come true

Take your time, you don't have to hurry
Hang tough, you don't have to worry
In society, the strong survive
So rap a single or get a nine to five
With a little hard work and dedication we'll pull together and rock the nation
So if you do the do and think you are great, come on everybody, participate!

Say nahnahnahnah
Say nahnahnahnah

Nahnahnahnah
Nahnahnahnah
Nahnah
Nahnah

Nahnahnahnah OW!





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  1. p.... p....

    40ans après j 'écoute toujours ce morceau et je me régale!!!!!!!!!!!!

  2. p.... t....

    Nice remeber

  3. T.... F....

    Esse cara foi e sempre será um ícone da black music; percursor do rap e tantas mais. Parabens Kurtis Blow.

  4. C.... E....

    Isso é music de verdade !!!

  5. F.... P....

    Me recuerda las tardes de discoteca de los 80

  6. F.... P....

    Esta canción levanta la moral a cualquiera

  7. M.... G....

    One the best songs ever!

  8. j.... 6....

    Splendida 2019..by italy

  9. �.... ....

    NONA REEVESのDJ DJとHiPPY CHRISTMASを足して2で割っような曲

  10. D.... G....

    Kurtis Blow - Throughout Your Years 1980 & 2018

  11. a.... s....

    Desde panama saludos muy buenos recuerdos con esta canción.

  12. p.... k....

    I had the 2 little latchkey boys downstairs jumping and dancing to this.
    Hell, have now played it so many times that we all sing the lyrics.
    Their "Na-na-na-na-na-a-na" is just the best, just a crack up and they know it so the refrain becomes more and more ridiculous with their arms flaying and feet trying to move so quick they step on themselves.
    Gotta love Kurtis.

  13. F.... K....

    Rap Roots... I wouldn't be here today if the old school didn't pave the way. Ain't nothing like the Old School!

    F.... K....

    This "RAP" has nothing to do with todays' crap.

  14. J.... M....

    RESPECT!!!! Pour le "First One" Mr Kurtis BLOW

  15. �.... �....

    Show, epoca boa, onde acho essa raridade para download???

  16. L.... B....

    Who was the person hating this?! How Dare Uu😱.lol.😀

  17. J.... M....

    unaguara esa fue la cancion que sonaba en mi 1er trabajo en una empresa....allaaaaa en 1980...y luego hoy 5 de enero del 2018 a 38 años de ese 1er trabajo la consegui por aqui. .la mejor cancion de curtis blow ..mi opinion ....mucho piano....percusion .. guitarra....muy bien armonizado.....y el peculiar estilo de curtis blow.....

  18. p.... C....

    very nice wonderfull music thanks is KURTIS... friendly K.YOU

  19. r.... ....

    Som maravilhoso !

  20. A.... ....

    Only 15 and love this ! Classic!

    A.... ....

    Me too it's and un known classic people forgot about!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  21. D.... G....

    Kurtis Blow - Throughout Your Years

  22. A.... M....

    Yeah I remember this jam.. Kurtis Blow one of the true O/G artist in real Hip Hop..respect!!

  23. S.... C....

    still on time in two more weeks it's Christmas 2017

  24. D.... G....

    Kurtis Blow - Throughout Your Years

  25. j.... z....

    Amazing and perfect. no booty words no nigga, i like this. it so comfortable.

  26. D.... C....

    One of the best albums ever!

  27. S.... C....

    as we await a new president 2017

  28. S.... ....

    awesome song! 80´s best music times...

  29. F.... A....

    Mi canción. La que sonaba el día que me desperté con 18 años

  30. P.... P....

    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

  31. S.... C....

    so sad about DJ bam let us not turn our back's on him because he is sick if it's true I pray not

  32. S.... C....

    love all the positive comments DJ mighty master cee thanks keep it coming good fun no hate positive only lol DJ mighty master cee in the poor people

  33. S.... C....

    guess who? it me the mighty master cee

  34. S.... C....

    I am still listen to this

  35. S.... C....

    Lol lol somebody had the guts to post this underground Harlem classic thanks wow I am I enjoying it

  36. A.... C....

    Hi, Could anyone send me the lyrics of "Thoughout the years" or at least tell me where I can find it ??
    Thanks

    A.... C....

    https://genius.com/Kurtis-blow-throughout-your-years-lyrics

    Throughout your years
    Your ups and downs
    Your highs and your lows
    I'm the man with the mic who rocks the house
    The man called Kurtis Blow
    So get out your seat and grab a girl
    'casue I'm about ready to rock the world
    And listen to my story because it got to be told
    Like an Oscar winning actor when he is playing a role

    When I wasn't the best, there was something in my head
    To be a rapper was my dream
    Like in the morning with the bacon, and the eggs, and the coffee, and the cream
    So I made up my mind that I would always try to be the best that I can be
    Now here I am, rapping at the jam
    With the all the fly guys and the young ladies

    Just take your time, you don't have to hurry
    Hang tough, you don't have to worry
    In society, the strong survive
    So rap a single or get a nine to five
    With a little hard work and dedication we'll pull together and rock the nation
    So if you do the do and think you are great, come on everybody, participate

    Say "ho"
    You gotta to say "ho" if you are ready to go
    Say "ow"
    You gotta to say "ow" if you are ready right now
    Say pride
    Cause pride is what we got inside
    To the top!
    We are going to the top, we ain't going to stop!
    Get down!

    When it started out, the way wasn't clear
    There was much confusion and a lot of fear
    Walking in the shadow, searching for the light
    Be the reason i could be that to make me right

    Cause it ain't all champaign and cavier
    Riding 'round the town in the finest car
    Living in the star life of luxury
    And being seen 'round the world at the place to be
    Let down, no jobs ... checks hang up... back sets ...

    A thousand things can hold you back and try to run you off the track
    So you got to believe you can be the best
    You got to work real hard to achieve success
    So listen close, cause I insist
    I got some advice, it goes just like this:
    Take your time, you don't have to hurry
    Hang tough, you don't have to worry
    In society, the strong survive
    So rap a single or get a nine to five
    With a little hard work and dedication we'll pull together and rock the nation
    So if you do the do and think you are great, come on everybody and participate

    Say "Ho"!
    You gotta to say "ho" if you're ready to go
    Say "ow"!
    You gotta to say "ow" if you're ready right now
    Say "pride"!
    Cause pride is what we got inside
    Say top!
    We're goin' to the top, we ain't gonna stop
    Get down!

    There is a man up there who's calling the shots
    He says what is going to happen and what's not

    There is only one way to stake a claim
    You got to be a man
    You gotta to play the game
    Some people you may be around have negative vibes and try to get you down
    But you mighty sound and you're really strong
    You got to ... riding along

    Winter, summer, fall, spring
    Give it your all and everything
    Step by step, day by day
    Watch out for obstacles in your way
    Don't be no other, be yourself
    You can do that better than anyone else
    Now, I can't tell you what to do, but the things I say still come true

    Take your time, you don't have to hurry
    Hang tough, you don't have to worry
    In society, the strong survive
    So rap a single or get a nine to five
    With a little hard work and dedication we'll pull together and rock the nation
    So if you do the do and think you are great, come on everybody, participate!

    Say nahnahnahnah
    Say nahnahnahnah

    Nahnahnahnah
    Nahnahnahnah
    Nahnah
    Nahnah

    Nahnahnahnah OW!

  37. E.... F....

    Isso sim é Funk de verdade ;)

  38. E.... F....

    Excelente !!!!

  39. T.... B....

    my first Rap 45 record  i'm only 34 lol

  40. J.... S....

    cancion favorita for ever

  41. d.... ....

    I loved it !!!! and i love it. Bravo IHMMB2 !!!