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Batty boyz
MF DOOM Lyrics


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Oh shoot, get a load of that fruit
In thigh high boots, red tighty-whities and blue cat suit (holy Homos)
Even the rats know it's tacky
"You ever see me slipping like that bitch just smack me"
Posing Chester, legs open, couldn't stand worse
All was missing was a bandana and a man purse
Crying, dying laughing till glands burst
Faster than a speeding glass, bleeding ass ran first
Fixing baby hair, messed up wavy curl
Under the cape the back of the S say baby girl
The things some people'll do for fame
It's a herb, it's a lame, it's a god damn shame
Villain willing when them cold streets call
You can keep your hero and hold the meatballs
Worthy title, lock it with pockets on empty
He work harder than a steam engine like John Henry
Turn dirt to dollars like Don Henley
Ugly and still get hollers like Ron Jeremy
At least monetarily terribly
MCs need therapy, it's like a ferris? spree
Hit him with a kryptonite brick (kryptonite)
Children come and prick his dead body with a stick
Wrote this lyric from in the bed with a chick
She had the tightest grip around the head of moi

Bic, now can I get my pen back
Got no enemy, got no friend, black
With the Green Goblin got the batcave robbed
Bust in Batman's head bobbin', slobbin' Robbin's knob
Y'all already got your belts on the floor so
Kick them shits over here and click off the porno
Alfred come home and found them both necked
Handcuffed to each other just as he had suspected
Red and chrome batmobile, wheelin' and dealin'
Aqua mans sleeping with the fishes, for real for squealin'
Pss the lo-lo on a seal skin blazer
It's just a little graze from a razor-thin laser
Amazed at all these so-called wannabe players
Showing off they tip offs to all the free-gayers
It's like a leotard fest
How it got started is any retard's guess
Regardless, that's they choice, no hate debate
Becomes a problem when they try an attempt to go straight
And raise the monster rate in the whole population
It's starting to affect the super pimpin' occupation
Now, who's the hater, headline the newspaper
Fate of a fake you out caped crusader
Tied to the tracks, make a damn tram derail
Rap is like scam spam Nigerian e-mail
The man with no beard is more weirder than a she-male
Sucker got bagged on a Temazepam street sale
Told 'em one of ours set it up, yeah doubt
Did it like the dirty drawls
Wet 'em up and air it out

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of MF DOOM's song "Batty Boyz" have a cynical and humorous twist to the rap genre. The song focuses on the flamboyant and ridiculous persona of a person who is willing to go to any length to attain fame. The first verse describes the appearance of an individual dressed up in thigh-high boots, red tighty-whities, a blue cat suit, and a bandana. The persona is ridiculed for his tacky appearance and compared to a homosexual stereotype that is ubiquitous in society. The verse ends with a reference to Superman's cape, which says "baby girl" at the back. This line acknowledges the hypersexualized nature of society's perception of female characters.


The second verse incorporates more comic book references with Green Goblin, Batman, Robin, and the Batmobile. The verses focus on the sexual deviance of the characters and their illicit activities behind closed doors. The verse reference to Aqua man "sleeping with the fishes" and "squealing" provide a humorous touch to the gangster-like narrative. The chorus of the song continues to ridicule the persona while focusing on his inability to maintain status and relevance.


Overall, the song uses hyperbolic humor and cynical social commentary to highlight society's perceptions of masculinity, femininity, and fame.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh shoot, get a load of that fruit
An expression of surprise upon seeing someone in a striking but flamboyant outfit


In thigh high boots, red tighty-whities and blue cat suit (holy Homos)
Description of the outfit that the person in question is wearing, indicating that it is excessively flamboyant and likely designed to draw attention


Even the rats know it's tacky
A statement indicating that the outfit is so over-the-top and gaudy that even small and insignificant creatures are aware of its tastelessness


"You ever see me slipping like that bitch just smack me"
A statement that the artist would rather be physically hit than be caught wearing an outfit like the person in question


Posing Chester, legs open, couldn't stand worse
An observation that the person in question is awkwardly and unflatteringly positioned


All was missing was a bandana and a man purse
A suggestion that the person in question could have added even more excessive and flamboyant accessories to their outfit


Crying, dying laughing till glands burst
An expression of intense amusement at the absurdity of the outfit and the person wearing it


Faster than a speeding glass, bleeding ass ran first
A description of the person in question's hasty retreat, as if they were fleeing from danger


Fixing baby hair, messed up wavy curl
A detail indicating that the person wearing the flamboyant outfit is male, and that he is fussing over his hair


Under the cape the back of the S say baby girl
A reference to a Superman outfit, but with an altered logo that reads "baby girl" on the back


The things some people'll do for fame
A general observation about people's willingness to do anything to become famous, including wearing outrageous outfits or behaving in over-the-top ways


It's a herb, it's a lame, it's a god damn shame
A criticism of the person wearing the flamboyant outfit, indicating that they are foolish, uncool, and embarrassing


Villain willing when them cold streets call
An expression of the singer's willingness to engage in unethical or criminal behavior if necessary to survive in tough circumstances


You can keep your hero and hold the meatballs
A suggestion that the singer does not need or want help from others, and can handle their problems on their own


Worthy title, lock it with pockets on empty
An assertion that the title of "villain" is a worthwhile one, despite not offering any financial security


He work harder than a steam engine like John Henry
A description of the artist's tireless work ethic, likened to that of the folk hero John Henry


Turn dirt to dollars like Don Henley
A reference to Don Henley's solo career after leaving the Eagles, indicating that the artist has the ability to turn humble beginnings into financial success


Ugly and still get hollers like Ron Jeremy
A reference to Ron Jeremy, a pornographic film actor who was not conventionally attractive but still received significant attention, indicating that the singer has a similar ability to draw an audience


At least monetarily terribly
An acknowledgement that despite having some talent or appeal, the singer is not financially successful


MCs need therapy, it's like a ferris? spree
An assertion that other rappers are mentally unstable, and that their behavior is akin to that of someone on a destructive and chaotic rampage (the exact reference to "ferris? spree" is unclear)


Hit him with a kryptonite brick (kryptonite)
A humorous suggestion of how to defeat Superman, implying the artist's disregard for typical hero narratives


Children come and prick his dead body with a stick
A macabre image of how the body of someone who was once a hero might be treated after their death


Wrote this lyric from in the bed with a chick
A statement about the process of writing the song, implying that the singer was in a relaxed, intimate environment while doing so


She had the tightest grip around the head of moi
A graphic description of the artist's sexual encounter with the woman in question


Bic, now can I get my pen back
A request to retrieve a pen that may have been borrowed or misplaced


Got no enemy, got no friend, black
A statement that the singer does not have any true allies or enemies, instead relying on themselves


With the Green Goblin got the batcave robbed
A reference to comic book villains, indicating that the singer has successfully pulled off an elaborate heist


Bust in Batman's head bobbin', slobbin' Robbin's knob
An explicit reference to oral sex, continuing the theme of sexual content throughout the song


Y'all already got your belts on the floor so
An observation that others in the room have already removed their belts, possibly in preparation for a physical confrontation


Kick them shits over here and click off the porno
A request to move the belts out of the way, so that the activities of the room can continue undisturbed


Alfred come home and found them both necked
A reference to the character Alfred Pennyworth from Batman comics, indicating that he has discovered something unexpected and possibly scandalous


Handcuffed to each other just as he had suspected
An implication that Alfred may have been aware of the sexual activity between Batman and Robin before discovering them in the act


Red and chrome batmobile, wheelin' and dealin'
A reference to Batman's famous car, indicating that it has a flashy custom paint job


Aqua mans sleeping with the fishes, for real for squealin'
A reference to the phrase "sleeping with the fishes," meaning murder, indicating that Aquaman has met a tragic fate


Pss the lo-lo on a seal skin blazer
A suggestion that the singer is wearing an expensive, luxurious jacket made from seal skin


It's just a little graze from a razor-thin laser
A sarcastic remark about the jacket's supposed value, implying that a tiny cut from a laser would damage it beyond repair


Amazed at all these so-called wannabe players
A criticism of pretentious individuals who claim to be players, but are not really successful or skilled at seducing others


Showing off they tip offs to all the free-gayers
An observation that these wannabe players are flaunting their possessions or other assets in an attempt to attract attention, but are only succeeding in gaining the interest of people who are not interested in their gender


It's like a leotard fest
A commentary on the prevalence of tight or form-fitting clothing, indicating that it is reminiscent of a performance garment like a leotard


How it got started is any retard's guess
A suggestion that the trend of wearing tight clothing is inexplicable, and only idiots would participate in it


Regardless, that's they choice, no hate debate
An acknowledgement that people are entitled to make their own fashion choices, and that the artist does not necessarily have a problem with it


Becomes a problem when they try an attempt to go straight
An assertion that the fashion choices of others become an issue when they try to conform to societal norms or expectations


And raise the monster rate in the whole population
A suggestion that these individuals are contributing to a larger societal problem or danger


It's starting to affect the super pimpin' occupation
An observation that the rise in these fashion trends is affecting the artist's ability to be successful at their profession as a "super pimp"


Now, who's the hater, headline the newspaper
An assertion that those who criticize others for their fashion choices are often unfairly labeled as haters, even though they may have valid concerns


Fate of a fake you out caped crusader
An ominous warning to individuals who pretend to be superheroes, indicating that they will suffer consequences for their deceit


Tied to the tracks, make a damn tram derail
A suggestion of violent retribution against fake superheroes, symbolized by tying them to train tracks


Rap is like scam spam Nigerian e-mail
An analogy suggesting that much of the rap industry is fraudulent or dishonest, much like the infamous email scams that claim to offer large sums of money


The man with no beard is more weirder than a she-male
A humorous statement about the unexpected nature of a man without a beard, likening it to something that is traditionally considered to be strange or taboo


Sucker got bagged on a Temazepam street sale
A reference to the prescription medication Temazepam, indicating that the singer has witnessed someone being caught or punished for selling it illegally on the street


Told 'em one of ours set it up, yeah doubt
An assertion that the singer is not responsible for the illegal sale of Temazepam, and that it was likely perpetrated by someone else in their group or community


Did it like the dirty drawls, wet 'em up and air it out
A graphic description of how the artist dealt with someone who attempted to scam them, implying that they took revenge in a brutal and humiliating fashion




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Daniel Dumile Thompson

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