Against All Odds
Busta Rhymes Feat. The Flipmode Squad Lyrics


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[Baby Sham]
Hey yo, balls your pencils
As hollow tips get in you
Bots cutting to slice your face you
Rhymes is natural
Hold two lives and four wives
Up in the crack capsule
Flipmode cruddy styles has been past you
Rush pass
You couldn't touch cash
If it was under your nose
Like a mustache
Nigga
What ass
Show your whole cheek
Slugs with no heat
Diamonds that don't break
You thugs is so sweet

[Rampage]
I float so much I get seasick
Flipmode is the squad who I bee's with
Who I get plucks with
And push german v's with
Rampage I'm psychic I can see shit
To the next millennium
You not goin' be shit
Scratch your name off the list
Cut your wrist
You know the issue
I'm official
When you die none of your niggas is really goin' miss you

[Chorus]
Flipmode squad
Here to drop bombs
Against all odds
Still remain gods
Grip your arm
We always come hard
The world is ours
Call a national guard

[Rah digga]
Here we go
Any bitch that rhyme wanna flex she ass
I'm stomping all things like I'm plexi-glass
Niggas make way like when they hear sirens
Treat you like park and too close to fire hydrants
All up in the board
Kicking back long islands
Get your wig split first solid defiance
Rah earth and sun in this imperial alliance
You do the science

[Spliff star]
I'm getting money shitting, turn intruders into vixens
Fall off beeper uh-uh niggas stay getting
Dirty nigga for life
That's how spliff's living
Throwing niggas in caskets
Tired of a yellow ribbons
I buck my duck if you touch my one
Rather Jamaican than belly boy make you people for fun
Fat man's son, street educated
The colonel of ghetto jurors, still thug related

[Chorus]

[Lord Have Mercy]
We enemies of three strike felony laws
Gorilla dicking k-y jelly for whores
Lap dances trap grands without laws
My baby moms, three eighty for your arms
That bust with loud force
The ghetto with us
That bang makaveli in trucks
That whatever the fuck to give a cheddar in chunks
Who gazey chase
Fake thugs with lazy aid
Track marks
Rap stars
And a rain of aids

[Busta Rhymes]
Yo, what you want from us
Now visualize more of us
Stay toting under my given flavor from nauticas
Destroy every arch rival or any challenger
Make you remember this day
Nigga mark it on your calendar
I'm showing you something
You ain't saying nothing
My niggas make noise
Like a bunch of volcanoes erupting
None of y'all niggas really wanna war
The type of nigga to crash my plane in your building
In the name of the law





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Against All Odds" by Busta Rhymes featuring The Flipmode Squad, are a boastful display of each member's skills, as they assert their dominance over their competition. The verses all share a similar theme of violence and power, with each rapper flexing their lyrical abilities through their use of metaphors and wordplay. Baby Sham's verse boasts about his wealth, with lines like "Hold two lives and four wives, up in the crack capsule." Rampage claims to be a psychic who can see the future and predicts his enemies' demise. Rah Digga asserts her dominance over other female rappers by comparing herself to a strong and unbreakable material like plexiglass. Spliff Star takes pride in his criminal past and warns anyone who tries to cross him. Lord Have Mercy brags about his experience with illegal activities and his willingness to do whatever it takes to make money. Finally, Busta Rhymes asserts his dominance over the entire rap game and warns his competition that they don't want to mess with him.


Overall, the lyrics of "Against All Odds" are a reflection of the dominant themes of hip-hop in the late '90s and early 2000s. Many rappers at the time were using violent and aggressive lyrics to assert their dominance in the rap game, and this song is no exception. The use of metaphors and wordplay is also a common technique employed within hip-hop, and Busta and his crew each demonstrate their skills in this area. The chorus of the song reinforces the idea that The Flipmode Squad is the most powerful crew in the game, with the repetition of the phrase "Against all odds, still remain gods."


Line by Line Meaning

Hey yo, balls your pencils
Listen up, sharpen your focus and pay attention


As hollow tips get in you
We are lethal and will defeat any opposition


Bots cutting to slice your face you
Our rhymes are sharp and will cut through you easily


Rhymes is natural
Our talent for rapping comes naturally


Hold two lives and four wives
We have multiple sources of power and success


Up in the crack capsule
Our strength comes from difficult and dangerous circumstances


Flipmode cruddy styles has been past you
Our raw and aggressive style has already surpassed you


Rush pass
We move quickly and decisively


You couldn't touch cash
You are unable to achieve financial success like us


If it was under your nose
Even if an opportunity was right in front of you


Like a mustache
You would still miss it, like missing a mustache hair while shaving


Nigga
Addressing someone in a casual, colloquial way


What ass
What's up, what are you trying to achieve?


Show your whole cheek
Revealing your vulnerability


Slugs with no heat
Your threats are empty and have no effect


Diamonds that don't break
We are resilient and cannot be destroyed


You thugs is so sweet
Your supposed toughness is actually weak and ineffective


I float so much I get seasick
I am extremely skilled and have an overwhelming presence


Flipmode is the squad who I bee's with
I belong to the Flipmode Squad and they are my chosen family


Who I get plucks with
Who I make money and hustle with


And push german v's with
And ride in expensive German-made vehicles with


Rampage I'm psychic I can see shit
I have a special gift for seeing and anticipating things


To the next millennium
We will continue to dominate far into the future


You not goin' be shit
You are no match for us and will never surpass us


Scratch your name off the list
You are no longer on our level or part of our plans


Cut your wrist
You will suffer the consequences of crossing us


You know the issue
You are aware of the problem or conflict at hand


I'm official
I am the real deal and have earned respect in this industry


When you die none of your niggas is really goin' miss you
You have no real friends or allies, and will be forgotten when you are gone


Flipmode squad
Our powerful and successful group


Here to drop bombs
We have explosive talent and will make a big impact


Against all odds
We will succeed despite any obstacles or challenges


Still remain gods
We are unbeatable and untouchable


Grip your arm
Get ready for action


We always come hard
We always bring our best and put in maximum effort


The world is ours
We have the power and influence to claim whatever we desire


Call a national guard
Our strength is so great that it requires military intervention to stop us


Any bitch that rhyme wanna flex she ass
Any female rapper who tries to challenge us will be humiliated


I'm stomping all things like I'm plexi-glass
I have absolute power and control over my rivals


Niggas make way like when they hear sirens
People quickly move out of our way when they see us coming


Treat you like park and too close to fire hydrants
We will punish and damage anyone who gets in our way


All up in the board
We are fully in control and dominating the situation


Kicking back long islands
Relaxing and enjoying our power and success


Get your wig split first solid defiance
You will suffer greatly if you oppose us


Rah earth and sun in this imperial alliance
We are a powerful and united force, like the Earth and Sun working together


You do the science
You can see for yourself the magnitude of our strength and skill


I'm getting money shitting, turn intruders into vixens
I am successful and wealthy, and can turn rivals into obedient followers


Fall off beeper uh-uh niggas stay getting
Although some people may fail, we are always successful and remain on top


Dirty nigga for life
We are from the streets and will always represent that lifestyle


That's how spliff's living
That is the way I choose to live and will not back down from that


Throwing niggas in caskets
We will destroy anyone who opposes us


Tired of a yellow ribbons
We are not interested in celebrating or acknowledging our opposition


I buck my duck if you touch my one
I am extremely protective of my family and loved ones, and will retaliate if threatened


Rather Jamaican than belly boy make you people for fun
We would rather be tough and respected like Jamaicans than weak and docile like belly boys


Fat man's son, street educated
I come from humble beginnings but have learned valuable lessons from my upbringing


The colonel of ghetto jurors, still thug related
I am a respected and influential figure in the world of street justice and gang activity


We enemies of three strike felony laws
We oppose the harsh and unfair legal system that punishes people for minor offenses


Gorilla dicking k-y jelly for whores
We are crude and vulgar, willing to do whatever it takes to satisfy our desires


Lap dances trap grands without laws
We are able to make large amounts of money without facing consequences or following rules


My baby moms, three eighty for your arms
I am willing to use violent means to protect my family and those close to me


That bust with loud force
Our attacks are powerful and will make a big impact


The ghetto with us
We represent and embody the struggles and strengths of the ghetto


That bang makaveli in trucks
We listen to and are influenced by the iconic rapper Tupac Shakur


That whatever the fuck to give a cheddar in chunks
We will do whatever it takes to make money and succeed, even if it means taking risks or breaking rules


Who gazey chase
We do not waste our time on people who are not on our level


Fake thugs with lazy aid
We do not respect or tolerate fake or lazy people who pretend to be tough


Track marks
We are experienced and tough, having survived conflicts and challenges in our past


Rap stars
We are successful and respected in the rap industry


And a rain of aids
We are a destructive force that will bring chaos and devastation to anyone who opposes us


Yo, what you want from us
What are you trying to achieve by opposing us?


Now visualize more of us
We are a powerful and numerous force that cannot be defeated


Stay toting under my given flavor from nauticas
We are always armed and will not hesitate to defend ourselves and our interests


Destroy every arch rival or any challenger
We will eliminate all competition and those who oppose us


Make you remember this day
We will make a lasting and memorable impression on our enemies


Nigga mark it on your calendar
Remember this day and the power of our victory


I'm showing you something
I am demonstrating our immense power and skill


You ain't saying nothing
You are unable to respond or defend yourself


My niggas make noise
We are a powerful and influential group that cannot be ignored


Like a bunch of volcanoes erupting
We are explosive and powerful, able to cause great destruction


None of y'all niggas really wanna war
You are not prepared or capable of facing us in battle


The type of nigga to crash my plane in your building
We are willing to do whatever it takes to defeat our enemies, even if it means causing massive destruction


In the name of the law
Our actions will always be justified, even if they are violent or destructive


Chorus
Our powerful and unified group, ready to dominate and defeat all challengers




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BUSTA RHYMES, ABDUL JAMAL, ROGER MCNAIR, WILLIAM LEWIS, RASHAL FISHER, WAYNE NOTISE, LEROY JONES

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