What's Going Down
Rascals · Other Songs - Rascals
Hey you, what's that sound?
Everybody look what's going down
What's going down...
[Verse 1: Merkz]
They ask me what goes down when I appear
The only thing going down is your click and your career
Yeah you can rap of course,
But how you're spitting 'em are kinda tactical
My team are collateral
We're blowing up the capital
Don't be causing friction
I'll destroy my opposition
You can't be my competition
If you're not in my position
Didn't have a pot to piss in,
Used to dream, feeling down
It's funny how my visions ended up, how I'm living now
[Verse 2: Shizz]
OK, getting more head than a bloody toupee
Every day's a Friday, motherf*ck a Tuesday
And yeah I'm still speeding cuzzie and I ain't the
type to go and follow Fashion, nah man I'm on my own wave
You're a bunch of flower boys, bloody bouquet
Little skinny white boy but I move weight
Screaming Rascals when I'm in your town,
Got 'em wondering what's going down
[Hook (x2)]
Hey you, what's that sound?
Everybody look what's going down
What's going down...
[Verse 3: Tempz]
Yeah it's that sound, I guess it's going down.
And all my name does is spread I guess it's going round
That I be the man damn, but nah I ain't complaining they can't tame in.
It's a weather forecast when I'm raining down.
And yeah they say you change for the pounds
But see I'm still the same, the only thing that changed was the pounds.
And no matter where I am, it's going down.
She hear I'm in town, now she wants to rearrange plans
[Verse 4: Kay]
She was like "hey"
I see you're heading for the top now
Oh you ain't got a girl, well I can fill that spot now
Course I know you cause your sounds going round
Making all the pretty girls wanna get down in my town
I told her "hey"
Pretty ass girl you need to step back
I ain't got no time for no set backs
I'm busy getting that money
My focus ain't on these honeys
Now I got them wondering
What's going down
[Hook (x2)]
Hey you, what's that sound?
Everybody look what's going down
What's going down...
What's Going Down
Rascals' "What's Going Down" stands as a vibrant staple within their extensive catalog of funk and soul recordings. The track exemplifies the group's signature blend of upbeat rhythms and infectious grooves, characteristic of their work during the mid-to-late 1960s. While specific album placements vary across different releases, the song has become a defining element of their musical identity, often featured in compilations that highlight their contributions to the Atlantic Records roster. Its enduring appeal lies in its catchy melody and the band's ability to deliver high-energy performances that captured the spirit of the era. As a key part of their recorded legacy, the song remains a popular choice for live renditions and has been widely covered by subsequent artists, cementing its place in the broader landscape of classic soul and funk music.