The mic is a third rail
from Rakim – Follow The Leader Lyrics 3 on Rap Genius
Meaning
The “third rail” is the electrified rail that provides power for moving subway trains. Rakim therefore boasts that any mic he holds, by virtue of his skill, is definitely a “live mic.”
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