I'm the Best (Funky Fresh in the Flesh)

My father never told me that life would be this tough

The things he told me ain't worth repeating, in fact, he never told me much

He had no idea what we were up against, me & my generation

We were under pressure, underpaid, and we were underestimated

But I rose to the occasion

Cause I chose to be among the great ones

(Hey, hey!)

I'm the best!

I'm the best!

Funky Fresh in the flesh, never settle for less

I'm the best!

(Hey, hey!)

My mother never told me that life would be this hard

Believe me when I tell you, baby boy, I learned that shit on the job

Take a hundred percent, not fun enough

Two hundred percent, nice steel wood buns

They ain't got enough but never wanna have to give up

Work five times as hard and get half as much

But I rose to the occasion

Cause I chose to be among the great ones

(Hey, hey!)

I'm the best!

I'm the best!

Funky Fresh in the flesh, never settle for less

I'm the best!

(Hey, hey!)

My people listen closely, this is for your benefit

All my life I've been criticized, they said I talk way too much shit

But they don't look around, ain't too many of us that's been in my position

Keep the band on wave and keep the battle raging

Keep advocating, keep acting crazy

Til they have to give our accolades

Respect & recognition

But I rose to the occasion

Cause I chose to be among the great ones

(Hey, hey!)

I'm the best!

I'm the best!

Funky Fresh in the flesh, never settle for less

I'm the best!

(Hey, hey!)