However, it was as a solo artist that D12 member Eminem found success. All of the members of D12 have aliases and Eminem chose Slim Shady as his. Eminem was formerly in a group called Soul Intent along with Proof before leaving and forming with D12.
Eminem's success persuaded Proof to establish D12 on a more permanent basis in early 1999. Bizarre, Eminem, Kon Artis, Bugz, and Kuniva were recruited to join the group. Kuniva and Kon Artis were previously part of Da Brigade. However, Bugz passed away in Detroit on May 21, 1999 because of a gun incident at a picnic that turned into a shooting, leading to Kuniva proposing Swift take Bugz's place. Each of the members of the crew wears a tattoo of Bugz's name in his honor. The tracks Good Die Young and Bugz 97 (the latter of which features an appearance from Bugz) on D12 World are also in his memory.
The six members of D12 signed a contract with Eminem's Shady Records and Interscope in 2000. The fact that D12 rose to prominence after Eminem led many people to assume that the other members had less significance in the group - this would be the concept of the group's 2004 hit single My Band. They also made the song to adress the common using of Eminem featuring D12.
Despite Eminem's prominence in the music industry, D12 insists that there is no frontman in the group and that Eminem is just another member. In spite of this, D12 recently began to tour as a separate entity to Eminem, a controversial move that could lead to confusion among concert-goers who may believe they are paying to see Eminem as well as the other five performers.
Sadly, early morning on April 11, 2006, Proof was shot and killed at a Detroit-area nightclub. Proof, real name DeShaun Holton, was 32 years old. Proof was also one of Eminem's best friends and will be missed by fans and friends.
History
Early career and The Underground EP (1996–1998)
In 1997, they released their debut extended play, The Underground EP, which was recorded between 1996 and 1997. In 1997 and 1998, its members began establishing reputations locally. Bizarre was named Inner City Entertainment's "Flava of the Week" and went on to release an album, Attack of the Weirdos. Along with Eminem, Rah Digga and Young Zee, he became an honorary member of The Outsidaz. Proof won a freestyling competition run by The Source. In 1999, Bugz released These Streets EP, and made several appearances on other rappers' songs.
Around the time of Eminem's first record deal, Proof attempted to revive D12. He managed to recruit local Detroit hip hop duo Da Brigade, composed of Kuniva, a local MC, and Mr. Porter, a longtime friend of Eminem and Proof. At the time, Porter was the group's producer (he later produced Eminem's first album, Infinite), but Kuniva persuaded him to join the group as an artist. Later the group was joined by Bugz, and Bugz introduced his longtime friend Swift, who at the time was a member of rap duo Da Rabeez.
Death of Bugz (1999)
On May 21, 1999, Bugz was shot and killed at a picnic. One of his final acts had been a request that Swift join the group. Eminem volunteered to replace Bugz; this led to him rejoining the group. Mr. Obnoxious, his first solo album, was released in February 2000 after his death. D12's first album, Devil's Night, is dedicated to him.
Devil's Night, D12 World and appearances without Eminem (2000–2005)
Their debut album, Devil's Night, referring to the tradition of setting unoccupied buildings on fire the night before Halloween, was released in June 2001. It debuted at number one on the U.S. and number two on the UK chart, also reaching the top of the Canadian charts. Devil's Night went on to sell four million albums worldwide and two million in the U.S. In 2021, the album was rereleased digitally as an expanded edition to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of its release which featured three bonus tracks, an unreleased freestyle, the a cappella version of "Shit On You" and the instrumentals to "Shit On You", "Purple Pills", "Fight Music" and "Blow My Buzz".
In August 2001, D12 and Esham were kicked off the Warped Tour after members of the group physically attacked Esham over the lyrics of his song "Chemical Imbalance", which contained a reference to Eminem's daughter. Eminem was not present during the tour. D12 World was released on April 27, 2004, featuring production by Dr. Dre, Eminem, Porter and Kanye West, and guest appearances by Obie Trice on the track "Loyalty" and B-Real of Cypress Hill on the track "American Psycho II". It debuted at the top of the U.S., UK, and Australian albums charts, and at number two in Germany—selling over half a million records in its first week of release in the U.S. alone. "My Band", the album's first single, also reached number one in Australia, New Zealand and the U.S. rhythmic top forty, the top five in the UK[9] and Germany, and the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100.
D12 was eclipsed by Eminem's success, touring without him to promote their second album while he recorded Encore. D12 members Bizarre and Proof managed mildly successful solo careers with the releases of Hannicap Circus and Searching for Jerry Garcia in 2005. D12 performed live, without Eminem, at the House of Blues in Chicago to promote both albums. That concert was released on DVD in 2005 as D12: Live in Chicago. D12, without Eminem, performed on the track "She-Devil" of Tech N9ne's 2002 album Absolute Power. They recorded "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" for Eminem's album Recovery but the song wasn't included on the album. It was eventually included on an Eminem mixtape Straight from the Lab Part 2 in 2011.
Death of Proof and Eminem Presents: The Re-Up (2006)
On April 11, 2006, Proof "pistol-whipped an unarmed man and shot him in the head", and was in turn fatally shot by the man's cousin. On December 5, 2006, Shady Records released Eminem Presents: The Re-Up which featured performances by Eminem, D12, 50 Cent, Obie Trice, Stat Quo, Bobby Creekwater and Cashis while affiliated artists such as Lloyd Banks, Akon and Nate Dogg, made guest appearances. Some tracks were collaborative performances from D12 members, such as "Murder" by Bizarre and Kuniva and "Whatever You Want" by Swifty McVay and Mr. Porter. The track "Trapped" by Proof included an intro by Eminem paying his final respects saying, "Big Proof, rest in peace dudey we love you. We just wanna keep making you proud."
Member changes, hiatus, mixtapes and comeback (2007–2013)
After four years of inactivity D12 released a new mixtape Return of the Dozen Vol. 1 (2008), without Eminem who was working on his solo album Relapse. There were solo performances by D12 members such as Kuniva's "If You Want It", similar to Eminem's solo performance "Girls" on Devil's Night. The mixtape Return of the Dozen Vol. 2 (2011) followed three years later. It featured Fuzz Scoota, an original member of D12 who left in 1999. Eminem performed on one track. Because Eminem was on tour promoting Recovery with Mr. Porter his hype man D12 had only four active members, Bizarre, Kuniva, Fuzz and Swift.[citation needed] D12 performed at the Kanrocksas Music Festival on August 5, 2011. The track, "Outro", off the Return of the Dozen Vol. 2 mixtape, had a music video released on September 1, 2011, though the video did not feature either Eminem or Mr. Porter. The group also stated intentions to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the release of the Devils Night album, though the celebration was held on the actual Devil's Night on October 30 in Saint Andrew's Hall in Detroit, Michigan, even though the album was released months earlier on June 19, 2001. In 2012 Bizarre left D12, citing creative differences, and Mr. Porter left to pursue a solo career, leaving D12 with four members. Asked about the group's status in 2012, Kuniva replied that it's "not over, we're still coming. However, when Mr. Porter was asked in 2013 about a possible new D12 album he responded "Not happening bro sorry".
Bizarre and Kon Artis rejoin, Shady XV, unreleased third studio album and The Devil's Night Mixtape (2014–2015)
In January 2014, Mark Bass of the Bass Brothers confirmed that D12 had been recently recording at the F.B.T. studio and he had been mixing their recorded material. He also confirmed that Eminem was featured on at least three songs that had been completed. February 2014, Bizarre confirmed that he was back in the group and that D12 would be releasing their third studio album during 2014. On August 25, 2014, a press release on Eminem's official website also revealed D12 to be featured on the label's upcoming 2-disc compilation album, titled Shady XV. The album, released on November 24, 2014, featured one greatest hits disc and one disc with new material from a variety of Shady Records recording artists including D12. The new D12 song was entitled "Bane", which features the return of Kon Artis and was also produced by him. The song did not feature Eminem or returning member Fuzz Scoota.
On August 18, 2015, D12 confirmed on Tim Westwood TV that they had already recorded a large number of songs for the album and will release it "when the time is right."[25] On October 1, 2015, it was announced that D12 would be releasing a new mixtape, The Devil's Night Mixtape was released on October 30, 2015, and it featured Lazarus, King Gordy, Royce da 5'9", Bizarre, Swifty McVay, Kuniva and Mr. Porter. It also included a freestyle by Eminem for its introduction although he wasn't present on any other tracks throughout the whole mixtape. It was hosted by DJ Whoo Kid.
Solo careers, collaborative works and breakup (2017–2018)
In 2017, D12 had been focusing on their respective solo careers. On February 17, Swifty McVay released his debut album Grey Blood. Bizarre released his new mixtape Tweek Sity 2,in addition to working on collaborations with other artists such as Riff Raff, King Gordy and Qom Qazamah respectively. Swifty McVay and Kuniva are currently working on their collaboration album, titled My Brother's Keeper. On August 31, 2018, Eminem released a song titled "Stepping Stone" on his album Kamikaze. On it, Eminem announced that D12 was officially broken up due to the death of Proof.
My Ballz
D12 Lyrics
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Balls, balls, balls
You'll never touch my
Catch me if you can but you ain't man enough
You're standin' tough
But you know that no matter what
You'll never get the chance to touch
Balls, balls, balls
You'll never touch my balls
I see you ain't a playa, you ain't ballin'
And I don't even care who the hell you call in
In this game, it ain't no talkin'
You can get it started, I nail the coffin
And all I hear is, "Get your man up off him"
So why I gotta stop it, this nigga was talkin'
And I ain't gotta prove you nothin'
I do it and you ain't gotta push my buttons
This dude in front of me, he weighs a brick
He's quick and I can't get Marshall hit
So I played my position and don't make a move
Been doin' this for years, my team we can't lose
It ain't nobody, ain't nobody hard
9 o'clock, I'm gonna punch me a guard
Hut one, hut two, I'm ready
Hike, give the ball to Nelly
And nobody out there feels me
Take this ball, you have to kill me
And any player in my way, I'm foldin'
Damn, they called holding
Catch me if you can but you ain't man enough
You're standin' tough
But you know that no matter what
You'll never get the chance to touch
My balls, balls, balls
Balls, balls, balls
You'll never touch my balls
Football, football
I love football
Yes, tres, dos, uno
Dos, tres, fuck, shit, bitch, asshole son of a bitch
Everybody cuddle, blah, I mean huddle
I just stepped in a mud puddle, butthole
Freak, who just tapped on my ass cheek
Nevermind, let's try quarterback sneak
Cover me, smother me with love that's brotherly
That didn't work, try another play
Hut one, hut two, hut hut, hurry up
And reach up another grown man's butt
Hike the ball, I mean I like Bizarre
But Jesus, yikes, I think I can feel his balls
My dick is long as it is hard, yeah, so are my balls
It's the longest yard, whoops, that's not the chorus
Run it back, wrong song, yeah, disregard
That whole statement I just made, what yard line we on?
Our own 5 and our timeouts are gone
Less than a minute left, I just throw my ball (ball)
To the sideline to Von, he steps outta bounds
48 seconds left on the clock but every last one counts
Call another huddle, we're down by six
The plan is, to throw the ball to Swift
But he's so god dang high that he's trips
Falls and slips, Proof grabs it by the fingertips
And runs the ball all the way down to the one
But he don't get in, but all we need is a put, put
But all we need is a touchdown and an extra point to win
But then I get sacked all the way back to the ten
Goddammit I'ma slap somebody if I get tapped on the ass again
Everybody's laughin' now, no timeouts and its now fourth down
We're never gonna make it, wait, I just got an idea
Quick, everybody get naked, Denaun go long
I'ma throw the bomb, come on how they gonna tackle you wit no pants on
Ass out with a floppin' schlong, touchdown yeah, I told you
It's the longest yard
Catch me if you can but you ain't man enough
You're standin' tough
But you know that no matter what
You'll never get the chance to touch
My balls, balls, balls
Balls, balls, balls
You'll never touch my balls
The new face on the yard, just hand me the ball (balls)
I'ma run through all of y'all, y'all just soft
Even though my cleats is kickin' up mud
It's more traction for me, I'm stiff armin' punks
High steppin' through the end zone
I been grown, I'm so dirty you don't even know my skin tone
It's time to rumble, no time to fumble
And I won't stumble, your frontline will tumble
Playin' ball with killas, my team's the realest
Three time offenders, even drug dealers
One of the best runnin' backs that never was
Movin' like Barry Sanders, leavin' you in the dust
Yack is high, I got the highest yack
Hit the ground so hard I leave tire tracks
Bizarre snaps like a fire crack
And my palm more stickier than spider back
Eyin' my eye, a Mack truck, try and sack us
No matter how big they flyin' backwards
Wide receiver, recievin' wide
For every stride in my life, yo, I breathe and die
The defense was playin' a pass
Then the quarterback peeps and screams (blue 43)
That means that it's time for me
To run out the back like a bat straight outta hell
My tracks burn turf when they excel
I try to lateral pass the ball to Proof
He got dropped and the ball came loose
And shot up like a flare, I gave the ball a stare
And use my lineman's shoulder as a chair
Now I'm flyin' through the air like a superhero
They can use this pose for a box of cereal
I'm no joke punk, I get my dinerio
For bein' the best player on my team what
As soon as I hear the hut 1, 2, hut
I do one run, run, the screen go run run
Then I cut, spin around in the end zone
Then I do the ninety shuffle so
Catch me if you can but you ain't man enough
You're standin' tough
But you know that no matter what
You'll never get the chance to touch
My balls, balls, balls
Balls, balls, balls
You'll never touch my balls
Footballs, I'm talkin' about footballs, dude
D12's "My Ballz" is a raunchy and satirical song about American football. The chorus "Balls, balls, balls, you'll never touch my balls" sets the mood for the rest of the lyrics, which are essentially a series of crude jokes about the sport. The song kicks off with the verse "Catch me if you can but you ain't man enough, you're standin' tough but you know that no matter what you'll never get the chance to touch my balls" which is an allusion to the idea that football is a game of physical contact where one team tries to outdo the other team.
The song continues with rhyme schemes that poke fun at the sport's physicality and male posturing, such as the line "And any player in my way, I'm foldin', damn they called holding". There is also an absurdity to the lyrics with lines such as "Everybody cuddle, blah, I mean huddle, I just stepped in a mud puddle, butthole" and "Quick, everybody get naked, Denaun go long, I'ma throw the bomb, come on how they gonna tackle you wit no pants on, ass out with a floppin' schlong, touchdown yeah, I told you".
In conclusion, "My Ballz" is an amusing and entertaining track that employs a mix of schoolyard humor and lewd language. It presents American football as macho and intense, but also ridiculous and absurd. The lyrics are cleverly written with a good amount of wit, and the song itself is sure to have listeners chuckling along.
Line by Line Meaning
Balls, balls, balls
Emphasizing the importance and significance of the subject matter, which is the singer's balls.
You'll never touch my
Asserting dominance and declaring that the listener will never have the opportunity to touch the singer's balls.
Catch me if you can but you ain't man enough
Challenging the listener to try and capture the singer, but conveying that they are not strong or capable enough to do so.
You're standin' tough
Acknowledging that the listener is putting on a tough front.
But you know that no matter what
Implying that regardless of the listener's efforts or actions, they will never succeed in touching the artist's balls.
I see you ain't a playa, you ain't ballin'
Observing that the listener is not skilled or successful in the game being referenced, which is likely a metaphor for life.
And I don't even care who the hell you call in
Expressing indifference towards any reinforcements the listener may bring.
In this game, it ain't no talkin'
Highlighting that action is key in the game being played, and mere talking or boasting is ineffective.
You can get it started, I nail the coffin
Implies that once the listener initiates something, the artist will swiftly bring it to an end, symbolically burying their efforts.
And all I hear is, "Get your man up off him"
Suggesting that others are urging the listener to disengage or cease their actions against the artist.
So why I gotta stop it, this nigga was talkin'
Questioning the need to stop the confrontation, as the listener had been speaking negatively or provocatively.
And I ain't gotta prove you nothin'
Stating that the artist does not have to validate or demonstrate anything to the listener.
I do it and you ain't gotta push my buttons
Asserting that the singer acts according to their own will, and the listener has no influence or control over their actions.
This dude in front of me, he weighs a brick
Referring to an opponent as being heavy or difficult to overcome.
He's quick and I can't get Marshall hit
Expressing concern for the safety of a teammate, Marshall, who should be protected from harm.
So I played my position and don't make a move
Indicating that the artist adheres to their assigned role and refrains from taking unnecessary actions.
Been doin' this for years, my team we can't lose
Signifying that the artist and their team are experienced and skilled, making them highly unlikely to be defeated.
It ain't nobody, ain't nobody hard
Asserting that among their competitors, no one is truly tough or formidable.
9 o'clock, I'm gonna punch me a guard
Using a metaphorical reference to a specific time as a signal for the singer's aggressive action towards an opponent.
Hut one, hut two, I'm ready
Preparing and positioning oneself for the action to begin.
Hike, give the ball to Nelly
Handing off the ball to Nelly, likely a teammate or a reference to Nelly the rapper.
And nobody out there feels me
Expressing a sense of isolation, feeling that nobody understands or relates to the artist.
Take this ball, you have to kill me
Asserting that the listener would have to eliminate the singer in order to gain control of the ball or achieve victory.
And any player in my way, I'm foldin'
Declaring that the artist will overcome any player who obstructs their progress, likely by defeating or dominating them.
Damn, they called holding
Exclaiming frustration or disappointment upon receiving a penalty for committing a holding violation in the game.
Football, football
Reaffirming the primary focus and theme of the song, which is football.
I love football
Expressing a deep affection and passion for the sport of football.
Yes, tres, dos, uno
Counting in Spanish, indicating a countdown or readiness for action.
Dos, tres, fuck, shit, bitch, asshole son of a bitch
Using profanities and derogatory terms, potentially to convey frustration or intensity within the context of the game.
Everybody cuddle, blah, I mean huddle
Humorously substituting the word 'cuddle' for 'huddle,' indicating the gathering of the team before a play.
I just stepped in a mud puddle, butthole
Playfully mentioning an unfortunate misstep into a muddy puddle, possibly referring to an actual occurrence during the game.
Freak, who just tapped on my ass cheek
Reacting in surprise or annoyance to someone making physical contact with the artist's buttocks during the game.
Nevermind, let's try quarterback sneak
Disregarding the previous incident and suggesting a different play strategy by attempting a quarterback sneak, a sneakily executed offensive play.
Cover me, smother me with love that's brotherly
Ironically asking teammates to protect and support the artist, but with an exaggerated expression of camaraderie and affection.
That didn't work, try another play
Acknowledging that the previous play was unsuccessful and suggesting the need for a different tactic to achieve success.
Hut one, hut two, hut hut, hurry up
Preparing for another play by calling out the snap count and urging teammates to quickly gather and execute the play.
And reach up another grown man's butt
In a comedic manner, referring to the action of a center snapping the ball to the quarterback by handing it through the legs, which involves reaching between the center's legs.
Hike the ball, I mean I like Bizarre
Using wordplay, 'hike the ball' references the play, while 'I like Bizarre' refers to a member of the group, suggesting a preference or admiration for Bizarre.
But Jesus, yikes, I think I can feel his balls
Humorously expressing surprise and discomfort with a hyperbolic statement, pretending to feel Bizarre's genitalia while executing the play.
My dick is long as it is hard, yeah, so are my balls
Using exaggeration and innuendo, boasting about the length and firmness of the artist's penis and testicles.
It's the longest yard, whoops, that's not the chorus
Humorously acknowledging a mistake in referencing 'The Longest Yard,' a football-related movie, and realizing it does not align with the current part of the song.
Run it back, wrong song, yeah, disregard
Suggesting a need to backtrack and start over, acknowledging the previous mistake and disregarding it to continue with the correct part of the song.
That whole statement I just made, what yard line we on?
Questioning the current progression or whereabouts in the game, humorously referencing the confusion caused by the previous error in referencing 'The Longest Yard.'
Our own 5 and our timeouts are gone
Describing the challenging circumstances of the game, being positioned at their own 5-yard line and having no timeouts remaining.
Less than a minute left, I just throw my ball (ball)
Highlighting the limited time remaining in the game and indicating the artist's decision to throw the football.
To the sideline to Von, he steps outta bounds
Passing the ball to a teammate named Von, but he fails to stay inbounds and instead steps out of bounds, resulting in a penalty.
48 seconds left on the clock but every last one counts
Acknowledging the remaining time on the clock, emphasizing the importance of maximizing every second in the pursuit of victory.
Call another huddle, we're down by six
Deciding to regroup and strategize by calling another huddle, communicating that the team is currently losing by six points.
The plan is, to throw the ball to Swift
Establishing the strategy to pass the football to a teammate named Swift.
But he's so god dang high that he trips
Expressing frustration as Swift, who is metaphorically described as being under the influence of drugs, stumbles and falls while attempting to receive the pass.
Falls and slips, Proof grabs it by the fingertips
Describing the sequence of events where Swift falls and loses control of the ball, enabling another teammate named Proof to catch it with his fingertips.
And runs the ball all the way down to the one
Illustrating Proof's successful advance with the football, running it from the catch location to the opponent's one-yard line.
But he don't get in, but all we need is a put, put
Indicating that Proof did not manage to score a touchdown but highlighting that the team only needs a successful extra point kick to secure the victory.
But all we need is a touchdown and an extra point to win
Reiterating the team's requirement of a touchdown and successful extra point kick to achieve a victory in the game.
But then I get sacked all the way back to the ten
Recounting the singer's unfortunate experience of being tackled behind the line of scrimmage and pushed back to the ten-yard line.
Goddammit I'ma slap somebody if I get tapped on the ass again
Expressing frustration and irritation with the repeated occurrence of getting tapped on the buttocks, humorously threatening to retaliate with a slap.
Everybody's laughin' now, no timeouts and its now fourth down
Noticing that others are amused by the artist's predicament, while realizing that the team has no remaining timeouts and is currently facing a fourth-down situation.
We're never gonna make it, wait, I just got an idea
Initially accepting defeat, but suddenly having a new idea or plan to reverse the situation.
Quick, everybody get naked, Denaun go long
Proposing an unconventional strategy of having the entire team undress and streak on the field, while instructing a teammate named Denaun to run a long route in the game.
I'ma throw the bomb, come on how they gonna tackle you wit no pants on
Deciding to throw a deep pass in the game and rhetorically questioning how the opposing team could successfully tackle a player who is not wearing any pants.
Ass out with a floppin' schlong, touchdown yeah, I told you
Imagining the scene of scoring a touchdown with the singer's exposed buttocks and flaccid genitalia, triumphantly declaring that they had anticipated this successful outcome.
It's the longest yard
Reaffirming the connection to 'The Longest Yard,' likely referring to the challenges and perseverance required in the game being played.
The new face on the yard, just hand me the ball (balls)
Portraying the singer as a fresh and unknown presence in the game, demanding to be given the football.
I'ma run through all of y'all, y'all just soft
Expressing confidence and determination to easily surpass and overpower all opponents, deeming them weak and easily defeated.
Even though my cleats is kickin' up mud
Acknowledging the challenging conditions on the field, where the artist's cleats are causing mud to be kicked up.
It's more traction for me, I'm stiff armin' punks
Viewing the muddy conditions as advantageous, providing the singer with better grip to forcefully fend off and dominate opponents with stiff arm maneuvers.
High steppin' through the end zone
Describing a visually impressive running style, as the singer gracefully lifts their legs high while advancing towards the end zone.
I been grown, I'm so dirty you don't even know my skin tone
Asserting maturity and toughness, claiming to be covered in dirt to the extent that others cannot determine the true color of their skin.
It's time to rumble, no time to fumble
Preparing for physical confrontation and emphasizing the importance of avoiding mistakes or mishandling the football.
And I won't stumble, your frontline will tumble
Affirming personal agility and balance while predicting that the opponent's defensive line will collapse or fail to stop the artist's progress.
Playin' ball with killas, my team's the realest
Engaging in the game with highly skilled and ruthless players, asserting that the singer's team is the most authentic or genuine.
Three time offenders, even drug dealers
Describing the teammates as individuals with criminal or rebellious backgrounds, potentially emphasizing their toughness and resilience.
One of the best runnin' backs that never was
Claiming to be exceptionally talented as a running back, despite never gaining recognition or achieving full potential.
Movin' like Barry Sanders, leavin' you in the dust
Comparing the singer's agility and skill to that of Barry Sanders, a legendary running back, indicating their ability to effortlessly evade and distance themselves from opponents.
Yack is high, I got the highest yack
Using the term 'yack' to refer to intoxication or being under the influence of drugs, asserting that the singer is the most intoxicated or powerful.
Hit the ground so hard I leave tire tracks
Describing the forceful impact of the artist hitting the ground, capturing the intensity by humorously suggesting that tire tracks are left behind.
Bizarre snaps like a fire crack
Comparing Bizarre's abrupt movements or actions to the sound and nature of a snapping fire, highlighting their unusual or unpredictable behavior.
And my palm more stickier than spider back
Playfully suggesting that the singer's hand or palm is stickier or more adhesive than that of a spider's web, possibly indicating improved ball control or grip.
Eyin' my eye, a Mack truck, try and sack us
Assessing the opponent's intentions and comparing their gaze or focus to that of a Mack truck, expressing determination to avoid being tackled or 'sacked.'
No matter how big they flyin' backwards
Claiming that regardless of the size or strength of the opposing players, they will be sent flying backward due to the artist's force or impact.
Wide receiver, recievin' wide
Identifying the artist's position as a wide receiver, suggesting that they are adept at catching passes even when thrown wide.
For every stride in my life, yo, I breathe and die
Symbolically suggesting that every step or movement made by the artist carries significant meaning or importance, embodying their existence and passion for the game.
The defense was playin' a pass
Observing that the opposing team's defense was focused on anticipating a pass play.
Then the quarterback peeps and screams (blue 43)
Describing the quarterback's actions as they discreetly observe the defense and communicate a specific play call, indicated by the code word 'blue 43.'
That means that it's time for me
Explaining the significance of the play call, signaling that it is the singer's turn or moment to take action.
To run out the back like a bat straight outta hell
Using a simile, comparing the singer's swift movement out of the backfield to that of a bat emerging from the depths of hell, emphasizing their speed and intensity.
My tracks burn turf when they excel
Metaphorically illustrating the impact of the singer's movements on the football field, depicting their rapid pace which 'burns' or scorches the turf beneath.
I try to lateral pass the ball to Proof
Attempting to execute a lateral pass by tossing the ball to a teammate named Proof in order to extend the play or confuse the defense.
He got dropped and the ball came loose
Noting that Proof was tackled and lost control of the ball, resulting in a fumble.
And shot up like a flare, I gave the ball a stare
Describing the trajectory of the ball after Proof's fumble, comparing it to a flare rising into the air, while humorously implying that the singer stares in disbelief or frustration at the loose ball.
And use my lineman's shoulder as a chair
Continuing with the humor, imagining using a teammate's shoulder as a makeshift chair or resting place while observing the loose ball.
Now I'm flyin' through the air like a superhero
Portraying the artist's movement or leap in midair as resembling that of a superhero, highlighting the spectacular nature of their maneuver.
They can use this pose for a box of cereal
Humorously suggesting that the artist's pose in midair is so impressive or visually striking that it could be featured on a cereal box as promotional material.
I'm no joke punk, I get my dinerio
Asserting seriousness and toughness, indicating that the artist acquires monetary rewards for their performance and success in the game.
For bein' the best player on my team what
Proudly affirming their status as the most exceptional player on their team.
As soon as I hear the hut 1, 2, hut
Reacting quickly and instinctively upon hearing the snap count, 'hut 1, 2, hut,' which signals the initiation of the play.
I do one run, run, the screen go run run
Immediately embarking on a running play as soon as the ball is in motion, explaining that the assigned play is effectively executed and progresses as intended.
Then I cut, spin around in the end zone
Demonstrating agility and evasiveness by making sudden changes in direction and spinning movements while in the end zone.
Then I do the ninety shuffle so
Performing a stylized celebratory dance known as the 'ninety shuffle,' displaying confidence and personal flair after scoring a touchdown.
Footballs, I'm talkin' about footballs, dude
Reiterating and clarifying that the previous lyrics were alluding to footballs, emphasizing the primary theme of the song.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Henry Nicola Mancini, Luis Resto, Von M Carlisle, De Shaun D Holton, Rufus B Johnson, Marshall B Mathers, Ondre C Moore, Denaun Porter
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