Don't Copy That 2 - Lyrics

Written by ME Hart, BSheba, AP & MJ Vilardi

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I'm back, it's me DP
Digital Protector for creativity
Don't Copy That Floppy was when floppies were new
Now we copy much more than floppies could do
So Jason and his freshmen crew
Stay chillin' at his dorm playin' games and tunes
New games come out, Jason says he's got the link
One stroke of a key and he sells 'em to his clique
Now ever since he's got the lick, he's the man of the town
Whole school knows his tricks, and he's feeling his crown
Every new CD, every movie and show
Software, books, new games - Jason's sellin' em all

He made a couple of flips, he thought his game was on lock
Until the uniformed man came at his door with a knock
Now he's got nothin' to say, he's petrified and he's shocked
He was the king of the town, now he's the laugh of the block

He made a couple of flips, he thought his game was on lock
Until the uniformed man came at his door with a knock
Now he got nothin' to say, he's petrified and he's shocked
He was the king of the town, now he's the laugh of the block

Don't copy that (what? why?)
Don't copy that (what? what? why?)
Don't copy that (what? why?)
'Cause it's not just a copy it's a crime (copy crime)
'Cause it's not just a copy it's a crime (it's a crime)
No it's not just a copy it's a crime (it's a crime)
Say it's not just a copy it's a crime (it's a crime)
No it's not just a copy it's a - it's a -

Yeah, so why you wanna short change me?
I spent my time and effort and you bootleg me
You bootleg them, thinkin' you gonna get yours free
Say it's only a copy and they ain't gonna see

From the movies to software, E-books and more
You sharing it with your peers but you killin' the store
Killed a couple of careers cause you copyin' more
Couple years behind bars just to even the score
And some kids say "I'm only a minor" (a minor)
But the feds say "I'm comin for yo mamma!"
You stealin' and you bringin' all this drama
'Cause you don't wanna spend a couple dollars

Don't copy that (what? why?)
Don't copy that (what? what? why?)
Don't copy that (what? why?)
'Cause it's not just a copy it's a crime (copy crime)
'Cause it's not just a copy it's a crime (it's a crime)
No it's not just a copy it's a crime (it's a crime)
Say it's not just a copy it's a crime (it's a crime)
No it's not just a copy it's a - it's a -

Now the man is in jail (now the man is in jail)
Won't be no bail (won't be no bail)
People know what his name is (people know what his name is)
Never trust what his game is (never trust what his game is)
Cases filed all the time
People search online
You don't want your reputation In that kind of situation

Invest in your tools and do what you do
Make a name for yourself
Become authentically you
Practice your craft until it's crystal clear
Turn your talent and your passion into a career
There are new rules in this wireless age
Can you make your art and still get paid?
Can you walk the line and not get played?
Can you walk the line and not get played?

Don't copy that (what? why?)
Don't copy that (what? what? why?)
Don't copy that (what? why?)
'Cause it's not just a copy it's a crime (copy crime)
'Cause it's not just a copy it's a crime (it's a crime)
No it's not just a copy it's a crime (it's a crime)
Say it's not just a copy it's a crime (it's a crime)
No it's not just a copy it's a - it's a -

I'm the Digital Protector for all things new
THINK! Choices and Consequences for everything you do
As you move into the future
What's gonna follow YOU?
What's gonna follow YOU?
What's gonna follow YOU?

My name is Jeremiah Mondello, and I want you to know that pirating software is no joke.
I'm serving four years for selling pirated software on the web.
And now, for the rest of my life I'll be labeled a felon and an ex-con.
Don't make the same mistakes I did.
It's not just a copy, it's a crime.

Don't Copy That Floppy - Lyrics

Written by ME Hart & MJ Vilardi

Did I hear you right
Did I hear you saying
That you're gonna make a copy of a game without paying!
Come on guys...
I thought you knew better!
Don't copy, don't copy that floppy!

I'm your MC Double Def DP
That's for Disk Protector
for you and the Posse
That's the artists, writers, designers and programmers
That work up the images for games and grammar
That let you learn but also play the game you came here for today!
Now I know you love the games
and that's alright to do
because the posse who makes them
they love them too.
But if you start stealing
there's no more they can do!

You say I'll just make a copy for me and a friend
Then he'll make one and she'll make one and where will it end?
One leads to another, then 10, then more
and no one buys any disks from the store
so no one gets paid and they can't make more.
The posse breaks up
and that closes the stores.

Don't copy, don't copy that floppy!

So let me break this down for you!
No more Carmen Sandiego, no more Oregon Trail, Tetris and the others They're all gonna fail!
Not because we want it
but because you're just taking it!
Disrespecting all the folks who are making it!
The more you take
The less there will be
The disks become fewer
The games fall away
The screens start to shrink
and then they will fade.
The images fall through
a black hole in space.
The computer world become bleak and stark,
Loses its life and the screen goes to dark!

Welcome to the end of the computer age!
HA HA HA HA HA!

But I'm much too strong
and you're much too smart
to let that happen to your chances to explore parts
of the new age just behind the doors --- of your minds.
You are the posse of the future
and you hold in your brains
things never thought of before
and in time you'll teach us so much more.
That's why I'm here
and what I'm fighting for.

Don't copy, don't copy that floppy!

Now let me introduce you to some of the team.
They'll explain a little more about what I mean...

You see on these disks
you have frozen in time
the creativity
of someone's mind.
Do you think just because
with the flick of a key
you can copy that game
that the work is free?
This creativity
we protect it by law
we value so highly
what the mind's eye saw!

Don't copy, don't copy that floppy!

To do the right thing is really simple for you
The copyright law it will tell you what to do.
Buy one for every computer you use!
Anything else is like going to the store,
taking the disk and walking out the door.
It's called thieving, stealing, taking what's not yours
Is that really where you want your life to go?
Think about it --- I don't think so.

Don't copy, don't copy that floppy!

Say you see a game you like
and you really want to try it
Don't copy a floppy
just go to the store and buy it.
Think of it this way --- OK
When you buy a disk
you're saying to the team,
We respect what you do and what you're working for,
We'll keep up our support so you can make us some more.
We'll do the right thing and
the future will be clear,
There will be new programs year after year.

Don't copy, don't copy that floppy.

Now you know
how the games and programs are made,
and what to do to make sure they're not gonna fade.
So the bottom line is it's all up to you,
There's nothing more that I can do.
The ball's in your court
dribble, shoot or pass,
I'm sure you'll make your decision with class!
(See ya --- I'm outta here)