Mandate Rap
Beastie Boys

(Intro)
Yo, check it, we got a mandate, it’s kinda complicated
In the world we livin’, man, we gotta navigate it

(Verse 1)
Step into the scene, what’s the deal, yo?
Got a rule in place, now we gotta follow, though
From the city to the state, all around the nation
Some people say it’s good, others bring frustration

(Chorus)
Mandate, we debate, tryin’ to understand
What’s the vibe, what’s the plan, here’s the lay of the land
Mandate, we debate, feel the rhythm and the beat
Rap about a mandate, you know we can’t be beat

(Verse 2)
Now the leader talks, sayin’ we gotta comply
But it’s hard to swallow, like you’re eatin’ a lie
Got the people shoutin’, “Hey, what’s the catch?”
As we turn the page, contradictions we match

(Chorus)
Mandate, we debate, tryin’ to understand
What’s the vibe, what’s the plan, here’s the lay of the land
Mandate, we debate, feel the rhythm and the beat
Rap about a mandate, you know we can’t be beat

(Bridge)
Breakin’ it down, askin’ questions, no doubt
Just tryna figure out what this all’s about
In the streets, hit the beat, knowledge we need
With a mic in our hand, plantin’ that seed

(Verse 3)
Think for yourself, don’t just take it blind
The rules they lay down, better read between lines
We’re the voice of a generation, we wanna be free
Spittin’ truth in the booth, can’t you see?

(Chorus)
Mandate, we debate, tryin’ to understand
What’s the vibe, what’s the plan, here’s the lay of the land
Mandate, we debate, feel the rhythm and the beat
Rap about a mandate, you know we can’t be beat

(Outro)
So let’s break it down, keep it real and intact
With a rhyme and a reason, we always coming back
Mandate or no, we’ll do what we oughta
Beastie style, livin’ life like a saga