In "Richter Scale," EPMD and their fellow rappers are boasting about their skills and reputation in the rap game. They talk about their success and dominance, likening their impact to an earthquake on the Richter Scale. The lyrics are filled with confidence and swagger, as they talk about their ability to "lay MC's out to trap" and their prowess in the rap game. They also reference their influence on the underground scene and their ability to "wreck heads daily." Overall, the song is a declaration of their power and influence in the world of hip-hop.