The Battle
黑暗堡壘 Fort Minor Lyrics


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Time's up, hold up, aight Celph you got 30 seconds, you ready? Alright, Celph Titled, hit em!

Celph Titled:
That's all you got? Yo, yeah, listen
These hungry rappers battle for a buck and some change
There really be kids starving, give a fuck if it change
Shock rap, not that, you get signed you might blow up
Release party in Iraq, you might blow up
I see you trying to think a few lines you might get at me with
Slap happy with babies who're born with crack in they cribs
Too much to cram under your oversized fitted




And the public system failed you
Either you're ignorant or...

Overall Meaning

The Battle is a song by Fort Minor, the side project of Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda. The song features a rap battle between two artists, with Celph Titled delivering the first verse. The opening line suggests that Celph Titled has only 30 seconds to deliver his verse, which adds to the pressure of the performance.


Celph Titled's verse is filled with social commentary and critiques of the rap industry. He speaks to the idea that many rappers are only in it for the money, while there are people in the world who are struggling to survive. He also takes issue with the idea of "shock rap", suggesting that it's not a legitimate form of artistic expression. The line "release party in Iraq, you might blow up" is a clever double entendre, referencing both the idea of a successful album launch and the violence that is a daily reality in Iraq.


The final line of Celph Titled's verse is an insult directed at his opponent, suggesting that they are either ignorant or stupid. The line is left unfinished, allowing for the listener to fill in the blank with their own interpretation. This is a common technique in rap battles, where insults are often left open-ended to allow for maximum impact. Overall, The Battle is a clever and intense rap song that showcases the talent of both Fort Minor and Celph Titled.


Line by Line Meaning

Time's up, hold up, aight Celph you got 30 seconds, you ready? Alright, Celph Titled, hit em!
The singer sets the stage for a rap battle, giving the contestant 30 seconds to showcase their skills.


That's all you got? Yo, yeah, listen
Celph Titled expresses disbelief at the opponent's lack of talent and prepares to deliver a powerful verse.


These hungry rappers battle for a buck and some change
Many aspiring rappers struggle in poverty and compete fiercely for minimal financial gain.


There really be kids starving, give a fuck if it change
Despite the dire poverty faced by many people, some rappers concentrate solely on their own success and ignore the suffering around them.


Shock rap, not that, you get signed you might blow up
Rather than relying on controversial themes to gain attention, some rappers aim for mainstream success and fame.


Release party in Iraq, you might blow up
In a world constantly threatened by violence and conflict, even a music release party can be dangerous and life-threatening.


I see you trying to think a few lines you might get at me with
Celph Titled is confident that he can defeat his opponent and is amused by their attempts to come up with clever lines against him.


Slap happy with babies who're born with crack in they cribs
Celph Titled highlights the tragic reality of drug addiction and child neglect, exposing the darker side of poverty and neglect in urban communities.


Too much to cram under your oversized fitted
The opponent's lack of originality and uniqueness can be traced back to their reliance on fashion over substance.


And the public system failed you
The broken educational and social support systems in disadvantaged communities contribute to a cycle of poverty and underachievement.


Either you're ignorant or...
Celph Titled leaves the sentence unfinished, implying that the opponent is either unintelligent or unwilling to acknowledge the harsh realities of life in their verses.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MATTHEW RYAN MAGINN, MIKE SHINODA, TAKBIR KHALID BASHIR

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Comments from YouTube:

@REALHIPHOPLOVE24

This Celph Titled freestyle is a underground 💎

@cardgamefool99

"Release party in Iraq, you might blow up" Crowd: OOOOOHHHH!!! best part 8)

@michealhoffstater9810

DAAAAMN this rap was sick. Now imagine if they got this guy onto ERB somehow....

@YoutubingTurtle

when the ad is longer than the song..

@Lastrevio

lol

@alkismexis3336

Unfortunately

@carlosalfredocalderonmarte124

desde aqui se puede ver QUE SOLO LA "FIGURA" DE FORT-MINOR ES LOS "PALITOS" CON ESE DIBUJO QUE SE CHOCA Y ACCIDENTA CON LOS CABLES DE TAN ALTA TENSION Y SE VA CAYENDO, SOLO ESO ASEGURA "EL PERRO"

@grandscream8656

Damn

@1LIFEtoWIN

@d0r1705 it was a side project by Mike shinoda who put it on a hiatus he can start it back up whenever he wants.. but dosent :(

@HalfKay

Has a full version of this battle ever been released?

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