THE ANTHEM
Chino XL/Eminem/Jayo Felony/Kool G Rap/KRS-One/Pharoahe Monch/RZA/Sway & King Tech/Tech N9ne/Xzibit Lyrics

One two, one two
King Tech is preparing to start the song by counting in

We dedicate this one to the hip-hop culture why'all
The artists are dedicating this song to the hip-hop culture and its fans

Brought to you by the WOOOORRRLLLD FAMOUS Wake-Up Show!
The song is being presented by the famous Wake-Up Show

Bobby Steels, Staple' tails, MC's get your lips stapled
RZA refers to himself as Bobby Steels and warns other MCs to be prepared because he will silence them

Project Killa Hill is stamped on the map like the compass
RZA's hometown, Killa Hill, has gained recognition and is now internationally recognized like a compass

Sacred sword play tongue-twist, piercin holes in you
RZA's lyrical skills are compared to a sacred sword, cutting through his opponents with ease

You can't escape, 70,000 kilowatts blast through your box
RZA's music is so powerful that it can't be ignored, with 70,000 kilowatts of energy blasting through your speakers

Woke wit alarm clocks, cars drivin slow down the block
The mention of alarm clocks and cars driving slowly signifies the awakening and attention that RZA's music brings

One stopped, parks pops his trunk
A car stops and the driver opens his trunk, possibly indicating the beginning of a performance or the playing of loud music

Snare pops loud as glock shots
The sound of the snare drum is compared to the loud shots of a glock firearm

Bass like an M-80 in your face, cops stop, give us citation
The bass in the music is described as explosive and powerful like an M-80 firecracker, resulting in the police issuing a citation

We pause for radio station identification
There is a brief break in the song to identify the radio station

WAKE UP WAKE UP WAKE UP!
A call to listeners to wake up and pay attention to the music and message being delivered

When I Woke-Up, I got the mic and never chocked up
Tech N9ne confidently takes control of the microphone and delivers his verse without stumbling or hesitating

Busted a verse and all the G's in Cali loc'ed up when I was summoned
Tech N9ne's verse is so impressive that it causes all the gangsters in California to pay attention and show respect

Styles were mixed like the Drummonds, Killer Clown is comin
Tech N9ne's diverse and unique styles are compared to the mixing of different flavors, similar to the popular Drummond's ice cream. He also refers to himself as the 'Killer Clown'

Look around, your town is crumblin
Tech N9ne's impact is so powerful that it creates chaos and destruction in the town he visits

This Big Tech from the midwest, leavin MC's lipless
Tech N9ne, a rapper from the Midwest, is known for his intense lyricism that leaves other MCs speechless

On The Wake-Up Show, make up no, stories about my shake-up flow
Tech N9ne challenges others not to fabricate stories about his unique and energetic flow on The Wake-Up Show

Put me off in a cipher? Potna, you can't fuck wit the sniper
Tech N9ne warns other rappers that they can't compete with his skills in a freestyle cipher

Your flow's premature, clean your dirt diaper
Tech N9ne criticizes another rapper's inexperienced and unrefined flow, comparable to cleaning a dirty diaper

Mic heister, psycho, alpha-schizo
Tech N9ne describes himself as a microphone thief, a psycho, and an alpha-schizo, emphasizing his unpredictable and intense nature

Hypno, chryo-gat flow, guru and ain't nobody tighter
Tech N9ne claims to have a mesmerizing, cold, and gun-like flow that sets him apart and makes him unmatched

Sway & Tech heard me flow and its sealed
Tech N9ne impresses Sway & Tech with his flow and they acknowledge his talent

Now I got Swedish women yelling 'Tech N9NE's filled'
Tech N9ne has gained international recognition, with enthusiastic fans from Sweden shouting his name

This place is my house, I might as well erase my face wit Withe-out
Eminem considers the rap industry as his domain, to the point that he feels like erasing his identity with a white-out correction fluid

'cause why'all can't see me like Mase's eyebrows (where you at?)
Eminem playfully suggests that people can't see him just like they can't see Mase's eyebrows, jokingly asking where Mase is

Climped out of a nice house,
Eminem brags about coming out of a nice house, indicating his success and privileged background

Through the front window and heard this guy shout
Eminem breaks into someone's house through the front window and hears the owner's surprised reaction

"Hey that's my couch, bitch!"
The homeowner confronts Eminem, exclaiming that he's sitting on his couch

Pull a nine out during a rhyme bout
Eminem pulls out a gun during his performance, showcasing his aggressive and confrontational style

While I'm rippin this shit, put a clip in it spit five rounds
Eminem continues to rap while loading a clip into the gun and firing five shots, metaphorically representing his intense and impactful lyrics

And murder you hoes worse than flippin a convertible
Eminem boasts about his ability to lyrically destroy his opponents, comparing it to flipping a convertible car upside down

Nose first wit the top off landin upside-down
Eminem visualizes the convertible car flipping nose-first and landing upside-down, symbolizing the chaos and destruction he causes with his words

You're tied down and duct-taped, fuck rape
Eminem dismisses the idea of sexually assaulting someone, instead preferring to brutally restrain them

I'd rather just hump a slut's leg wit my nuts shaved
Eminem humorously suggests that he'd prefer engaging in a sexually explicit act with a promiscuous woman rather than committing an actual violent crime

And Sway & Tech, two disk jokeys
Eminem acknowledges Sway & Tech as two skillful disc jockeys

Breakin so many friggin needles I wonder if they inject
Eminem comments on Sway & Tech's impressive scratching skills, jokingly wondering if they have needles injected into their hands

Lo and behold, better than platinum or gold
Xzibit presents himself as something of great value and quality, surpassing the worth of platinum or gold

Yes God bless success, never forsake your soul
Xzibit expresses gratitude to God for success and advises others to never compromise their integrity

Xzibit take control, locked loaded and ready to roll
Xzibit asserts his authority and readiness to take charge and dominate

Play the upper hand, a man that's never gon' fold
Xzibit positions himself as someone with the advantage, never willing to back down or give up

'cause your tape sucks, find a new hobby that you can take up
Xzibit critiques the poor quality of someone's music and advises them to find a different hobby

Or listen to my niggas Tech & Sway so you can Wake-Up
Xzibit recommends listening to Tech and Sway on The Wake-Up Show to appreciate better hip-hop music and be enlightened

The X-man, catch me doin drills in the Danger Room
Xzibit refers to himself as the 'X-man' and suggests that you can find him practicing and perfecting his skills in a dangerous environment, like the Danger Room in the X-Men comics

Big game hunting, from high-noon to the full moon
Xzibit compares his approach to the intensity of hunting big game animals, being active and relentless from morning till night

Wit synonyms, I get an adrenaline rush
Pharoahe Monch gets a rush of excitement and energy when using synonyms in his raps

From minimum thrusts, bust multiple assualts in small interims
Pharoahe Monch delivers quick and powerful attacks, launching multiple assaults in short intervals

As horrid as Borris Kolaf was
Pharoahe Monch's raps are described as horrifying, comparable to the character Borris Kolaf

When I cut your neck, leave a little piece of flesh
Pharoahe Monch describes a violent act, cutting someone's neck and intentionally leaving a piece of flesh to prevent their head from completely falling off

So the head won't fall off, hauled-off
Pharoahe Monch explains his method of cutting, ensuring that the head remains attached, emphasizing the level of violence

Sawed-off shotgun blast, let me ask
Pharoahe Monch refers to the power and impact of a sawed-off shotgun blast before asking a rhetorical question

Why did he have to die like cast metal?
Pharoahe Monch questions the unnecessary and brutal death of an individual, comparing it to the destruction of cast metal

O, huh, see now like Omar Credle
Pharoahe Monch references Omar Credle, who is a rapper known as O.C., implying that he wants the listener to see and understand his lyrics like they would appreciate O.C.'s music

We pone pedal at a high resolution
Pharoahe Monch and his team work diligently and efficiently, striving for excellence at a high resolution

On the Wake-Up Show wit Sway, Tech and DJ Revolution
Pharoahe Monch acknowledges his presence on the Wake-Up Show alongside Sway, Tech, and DJ Revolution

I sway the tech wit the Tech and Sway
Kool G Rap takes control of the microphone and shows his skill, utilizing wordplay with his name and references Sway and Tech

Step away, wet and spray, rep the day
Kool G Rap warns others to step aside as he confidently delivers his lyrics with aggression and represents his hometown

Who over debt to pay get swept away
Kool G Rap declares that anyone who owes him money or has a debt to pay will face dire consequences

Across the whole board like checker play
Kool G Rap asserts his dominance and control, covering all aspects similar to playing a game of checkers across the entire board

When I blaze your whole sect' arrays
Kool G Rap describes his ability to destroy and overpower entire rap groups or sects with his fiery rhymes

Wake-Up Show for those slept away
Kool G Rap acknowledges the Wake-Up Show as a platform for those who have been sleeping on his skills, providing them an opportunity to wake up and take notice

Niggas that the trey, hit the deck and pray
Kool G Rap warns those who use a particular type of firearm (trey) to take cover and pray when faced with his lyrical attack

DJ Revolution, spinnin like lead from out the heck-AK
Kool G Rap praises DJ Revolution for his exceptional turntablism skills, comparing his scratching to bullets flying out of a machine gun

Tearin your neck away, flood up the street wit bloody decora'
Kool G Rap describes his violent and aggressive approach, tearing apart his opponents and leaving a trail of blood on the streets

Until the head of jake investigate
Kool G Rap's actions are intense and criminal, leading to the attention and investigation of the police

What? Sway can give it to you, but Whatcha Gon' Do wit it
Jayo Felony questions what the listener will do when Sway presents them something of value

Tech can give it to you, but Whatcha Gon' Do?
Jayo Felony questions the listener's reaction to receiving something from Tech

Rev can give it to you, but Whatcha Gon' Do wit it
Jayo Felony asks the listener how they will make use of something given to them by Rev

I can give it to you, Wha Wha Wha What What!
Jayo Felony asserts that he can provide something valuable to the listener

Yo yo Chino makes the world go 'round
Chino XL claims that he has a significant impact on the world, symbolically making it go 'round

Fuckin up entire record companies like Harrel did to Motown
Chino XL brags about his ability to disrupt and damage record companies, comparing it to the impact that artist L.A. Reid had on the Motown record label

Vominous talk, poison pen, hominous walk
Chino XL's lyrics are described as venomous and poisonous, delivered with an intimidating and threatening demeanor

What flow will I destroy wit this time, the most commonest thought
Chino XL discusses his creative process, wondering what thought or idea he will skillfully destroy with his flow next

The drama that's brought, caught us in a midst of sibling rivalry
Chino XL acknowledges the presence of tension and competition among artists, comparing it to sibling rivalry

For instance, there's nothing in existence that can survive wit me
Chino XL boasts about his unmatched talent and skill, claiming that nothing can withstand him

Clone me like sheep, I clean house like Tony Rand-all
Chino XL challenges others to try and replicate his style, comparing it to cloning sheep. He also compares his ability to excel in competition to Tony Randall, an accomplished actor

Wit style filed for sexual harassment like Tisha Camp-bell
Chino XL humorously suggests that his unique style can be considered inappropriate or overwhelming, similar to a sexual harassment claim against actress Tisha Campbell

You're wack like Will Smith, your rhyme style is pansy
Chino XL criticizes another rapper's skills, comparing their weakness to Will Smith and their style to something effeminate

I fuckin murder your young style like JonBenet Ramsey
Chino XL proclaims his ability to completely overpower and destroy another rapper's style, drawing a grim comparison to the tragic murder of JonBenet Ramsey

Now who the master to beg? Your demo gets passed on the reg'
Chino XL questions who is in control or superior, highlighting that his music is regularly chosen over others' demos

You shouldn't have been signed if you had a Withe cast on your leg
Chino XL implies that even if someone had a physical handicap, such as a broken leg, they still wouldn't deserve a record deal if their talent was lacking

I'm Wake-Up Show reppin wit Sway & Tech
Chino XL proudly represents the Wake-Up Show alongside Sway & Tech

My tec's like Tekken, the industry weapon
Chino XL compares his skills and approach in the music industry to the fighting game Tekken, where his 'tec' (technique/tactic) is his weapon

I'm Chino X, bring KRS in
Chino XL mentions his name, Chino X, and expresses excitement about bringing in KRS-One onto the track

De de de de de de da di day, KRS-One comin wit the Tech & Sway
KRS-One playfully starts his verse with a musical intro and announces his arrival alongside Tech & Sway on the song

Yo, I rock up the littlest set, and on the biggest set
KRS-One confidently performs on small and large stages, showing his versatility and ability to command any crowd

As ill as it gets I still manage to wiggle your neck wit sweat
KRS-One's performance is so intense and impressive that he makes the listener's neck move with sweat due to their excitement and energy

Never forget, the bigger the budget the bigger the debt
KRS-One reminds listeners to always remember that having a large budget in the music industry can lead to significant financial obligations

You gotta be willin to rock in the middle of dry and in the middle of wet
KRS-One advises aspiring artists to be prepared to perform in any type of situation, whether it's in a dry period with little attention or during a wet period with high demand

But I'm willin to bet, on a Sway & a Tech
KRS-One expresses his confidence and willingness to bet on the success and talent of Sway & Tech

They stay in effect, never been a pain in the neck, they gainin respect
KRS-One praises Sway & Tech for their consistent and impactful presence in the music industry, noting that they are respected and appreciated

Nevertheless I WRECK YOU, now you know what Sway & Tech do
KRS-One affirms his ability to surpass others and asserts that he has demonstrated what Sway & Tech are capable of

I'll be back but for now just sackle!
KRS-One promises to return in the future, but for now, he concludes with a confident statement

FRESH, FOR NINETY-NINE YOU SUCKAS!!!
KRS-One declares that his music and style are fresh and ahead of the game, asserting dominance over other artists