NY 2 Shanghai
Drunken Tiger Lyrics

To my people that are livin' in Seoul
Tasha is addressing the people of Seoul and acknowledging their presence.

Everybody up in Tokyo
Tasha is addressing the people of Tokyo and acknowledging their presence.

All the people up in China, go
Tasha is addressing the people of China and encouraging them to take action.

Why oh, why ay
Tasha expresses confusion and asks 'why' twice, but the reason behind this is unclear.

I keep it fresh like an F.O.B.
Micki says that he is unique and stays original like a Fresh Off the Boat (F.O.B).

Better than you'll ever be
Micki is confident in his abilities and believes that he is superior to others.

My recipe to cook an emcee lyrically
Micki describes how he creates and crafts his rhymes to become a master emcee.

My speciality
Micki highlights his unique skill set and talent as a rapper.

Eventually I'll reach another level of perfection
Micki has a goal to continuously improve and perfect his skills.

For now I'm maxin' out like body builders bench pressing'
Micki uses a metaphor to convey that he is currently at his highest potential, like how bodybuilders max out during bench pressing.

But a lot of cats embarrassed cuz they're shit just ain't impressive
Micki is commenting on how many other rappers are embarrassed by their lackluster abilities.

Talkin' all that shit until they in a cipher session
Micki is saying that these rappers talk tough until they are put to the test in a cipher session (a freestyle rap battle).

Yo, the stage is like a locker room
Micki compares the stage to a locker room, where rappers come to get ready and prepare for their performances.

You scared to get undressed and sweatin' in the corner
Micki is accusing some rappers of being scared to perform and hiding in the corner.

Cuase you got a set of bitch tits
Micki is insulting these rappers for having breasts and being frightened.

Talkin' shit like you protected by some cats that'll start blastin'
Micki is calling out these rappers for talking tough, but not having any real protection if something were to go down.

But they woudn't back your ass up if juvenile asked them
Micki is saying that these rappers wouldn't back each other up like real, young gangsters (juvenile) would in a similar situation.

We go no need for the gats, the automatics, the guns,
Micki is saying that he doesn't need guns to be a great rapper and performer.

Still, I got some people double my age callin' me 'hyeong'
Micki is respected by older people in the rap community, as he has been able to achieve success and recognition at a young age.

For what I done, I get respected
Micki earns respect for his actions and accomplishments as a rapper.

Never lose direction
Micki emphasizes the importance of staying focused and knowing where you're headed.

Micki optical, intoxicated, visual perception
Micki's perception of the world is heightened through his music (optical, intoxicated) and allows him to express himself in a unique and creative way (visual).

Throw your jab, get intercepted
Micki is saying that if you try to attack him with a verbal jab (insult), he will come back with an interception (a witty comeback or dis).

Got your nugget shook up
Micki is saying that his lyrics or disses can rattle and shock someone's brain or head (nugget).

X-ray lacin' the beat and Baby-T bringin' the hook
Micki's rhymes and lyrics are penetrating deeply (x-ray lacing) into the beat of the song, and Baby-T is bringing the hook or catchy, memorable part to the track.

Yo!
JK is getting ready to speak and grab the audience's attention.

AKA quantum physical anatomy
JK is introducing himself as someone who understands and analyzes the science and art behind rap music (quantum physical anatomy).

No salary, my only power be connecting words into a strategy
JK does not make money from his rap music and sees his true strength in how he can use words to create a successful, strategic plan.

But still they wanna battle me and lock me up and challenge me
JK is aware that other rappers want to battle with him and compete, but he is still up for the challenge.

I never lost a battle
JK has not lost a single rap battle.

Only thing I lost was calories and minerals
JK has only lost physical energy from performing and rapping (calories and minerals) but has never lost a battle.

Push up to build the physical
JK does push-ups and physical workouts to improve his physical abilities as a rapper and performer.

Criminal knowledge makes a lyrical scholar invincible
JK believes that knowing and understanding the criminal world (criminal knowledge) and using it in his lyrics makes him unbeatable and untouchable (invincible) as a rapper.

You try that shit again, my people riot, burning buildings
JK is warning anyone who challenges him or tries to harm him that his fans will riot and start chaos if they do.

Take that serious
JK wants the listener to understand that he is not joking or playing around, as he is a serious rapper and person.

JK don't stand for just kidding
JK's name is not an acronym for 'just kidding,' he is a serious and dedicated rapper.

Who wants to step up and microphone check ya
DJ Shine is challenging other rappers to step up and test their skills on the mic.

Vital signs at flatline
DJ Shine is saying that once he gets his chance to battle, the other rapper's status and skills will flatline and become obsolete.

Just got clapped by baby nines
DJ Shine is saying that the other rapper will be beaten and defeated (clapped) by young gangsters (baby nines who carry a 9mm handgun).

No wonder you's on the ground gaspin' for breath
The defeated rapper will be lying on the ground struggling to breathe.

Playin' chess with death
DJ Shine is saying that the other rapper is putting his life on the line by challenging him to a battle.

Now ya fate is checkmate
The other rapper's destiny or fate is determined (checkmate) and they have lost the battle.

Your last date with destiny
The other rapper's time has come to an end and they have reached their final destiny or outcome.

Now you dead like Prez
The defeated rapper is now 'dead' or non-existent, like a former President (Prez).

Snitch on your family, get a bullet to the head
DJ Shine is saying that snitches (who reveal family secrets) will not be tolerated and will be killed (bullet to the head).

Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide
DJ Shine is saying that the defeated rapper cannot escape or flee from his wrath.

I got soldiers on deck from NY to Shanghai
DJ Shine has a strong and loyal team of 'soldiers' who will support him and go to battle with him all around the world.

From Manilla to the Philippine, oh
Tasha is addressing the people of Manilla and recognizing their place.

Everybody up in Puerto Rico
Tasha is addressing the people of Puerto Rico and acknowledging their presence.

Gettin' lovin' everywhere that we go
Tasha is saying that they are getting love, support, and respect from various places and people around the world.

My people in Hawaii they say, 'Drunken Tiger gotta bring it this way'
Tasha is acknowledging the people of Hawaii and how they encourage and support Drunken Tiger's music.

Around the world we hittin' every state
Tasha is saying that Drunken Tiger is hitting every corner of the world and reaching everyone with their music.

Everybody up in Brooklyn say, 'Drunken Tiger rockin' every day'
Tasha is acknowledging the people of Brooklyn and how they are enjoying Drunken Tiger's music on a daily basis.

When we up in Californi-a
Tasha is talking about their experiences and support from the people of California.