Battle
Gangstarr Lyrics

What you wanna battle me?
The artist challenges his opponents to a rap battle.

Yo man, how much money you got?
The artist calls out rappers who flaunt their wealth and success but lack talent.

I used to guzzle 40's and own a beat-up Caddy
The artist reminisces about his humble beginnings and how he has evolved since then.

Since the hood still love me I turn the heat up, daddy
The artist feels appreciated by his community and uses this as motivation to continue improving his craft.

I went to mackin fly honies on the train
The artist describes his previous activities of flirting with attractive women while riding the train.

To straight relaxin on the beach countin money gettin brains
The artist contrasts his past activities with his current lifestyle of lounging on the beach while enjoying his wealth and receiving oral sex.

Soon as you rappers get a chance you wanna floss a lot
The artist criticizes the tendency of inexperienced rappers to show off their material possessions.

You buy a iced-out watch because it cost a lot
The artist mocks rappers who prioritize buying expensive accessories over improving their musical abilities.

Then you in the club stylin with dough
The artist ridicules rappers who waste their money on nightclub appearances rather than investing in their careers.

Profilin' with ho's we boned a while ago
The artist recalls the empty encounters he and other rappers have had with groupies and how they continuously recycle the same women.

You rookies haven't done enough laps around the track
The artist argues that new rappers are not experienced enough in the game to challenge him.

You had one hot single but then your album sounds whack
The artist criticizes rappers who gain success through a single hit but are unable to maintain the same level of quality throughout an entire album.

Son, you bore me with your war stories
The artist sees a lack of authenticity in rappers who try to convey a rough lifestyle in their music but have not actually lived it.

You ain't even do that shit, so that's just more stories
The artist believes that certain rappers make up or exaggerate their experiences to create a persona for themselves.

How you expect us to take you seriously
The artist questions how anyone can believe the stories and image projected by certain rappers.

The look in my eye, punk, has got you scared of me
The artist exudes confidence and intimidation towards those who dare to challenge him.

I'm blasting your sons, I'm snatching your funds
The artist threatens to end the careers and financial success of his opponents.

You get your royal ass-whooping, you been asking for one
The artist claims that those who challenge him are inviting the eventual defeat they will face.

Bitch, you don't even know the half about me
The artist asserts that his opponents cannot fully comprehend the extent of his experience and talent.

I bring it straight to your chest, ask your staff about me
The artist is confident in his ability to confront and beat his opponents, as evidenced by his reputation among others in the industry.

I'm just a little bit older, plus a whole lot wiser
The artist acknowledges his age and the knowledge and experience that have come with it.

I might advise ya or I might pulverise ya
The artist warns that he is not afraid to offer guidance to those who need it or to completely dominate in a battle.

I can visit any city, get respect in the streets
The artist boasts that he is respected in every community he visits, demonstrating his widespread influence and reputation.

While you're alone in your room, scared to death of the streets
The artist implies that some rappers who seem confident on record are actually not as fearless in reality.

I take a second to speak, I keep my weapon in reach
The artist always stays prepared in case an altercation breaks out and is ready to defend himself if necessary.

I ain't talkin romance but you'll get swept off your feet
The artist jokes that he will not woo his opponents, but rather knock them off their feet with his skill and dominance.

I keeps this ghetto chick that loves to blast that metal shit
The artist describes his female companion, who is tough and enjoys aggressive music.

Groupies fake moves I get her to settle shit
The artist claims that he can effectively mediate conflicts among his groupies and prevent unnecessary drama.

You can't compare to this status right here
The artist believes that his reputation and accomplishments are unmatched by any of his challengers.

Legendary worldwide, we can battle right here
The artist asserts that he is known and respected globally and is ready to take on any challenger, wherever they may be from.

Listen junior, I'ma tear back your wig
The artist belittles his opponents, implying that they are inexperienced and therefore easy to defeat.

This ain't TV but I'll show you what a Fear Factor is
The artist taunts his opponents, comparing their battle to the intense competitions on the reality show Fear Factor.

Stop grillin me and all that frontin is killing me
The artist is tired of having to prove himself and correct misconceptions about his abilities.

You leave me no choice but to hurt your feelings, G
The artist is ready to psychologically and emotionally harm his opponents in order to succeed in a battle.

About to slap rappers around, bruise the game
The artist is ready to disrupt and dominate the rap industry with his skills.

Be thorough to the end
The artist is determined to see his success through.

You man feel the drill
The artist warns that his opponents will feel the impact of his dominance.