Battle Cry
Joell Ortiz Lyrics

No magazine's top ten cause I'm negative one.
I don't care about being on any top ten lists because I consider myself better than all of them, even if they don't recognize me.

So I don't pay attention to them dumb folk
I ignore the opinions of ignorant people.

Cause I'm a always be in first like the clutch broke
I will always be at the top, like a car with a broken clutch that stays in first gear.

I'm from where the cut-throats cut coke
I come from a dangerous neighborhood where people are involved in drug dealing.

Cause school ain't cut it, they cut out the puff smoke
School didn't provide opportunities, so people turned to drug dealing instead.

And guess what?
You know what?

That's who I hang with, so when you speak industry, I don't know the language
The people I associate with are from the streets, so I don't understand the language and culture of the music industry.

But play the beat and I'll show you why I'm head honcho
But if you play a beat, I will demonstrate why I am the leader and the best.

Y'all gettin' away with murder like the white bronco
You are getting away with doing wrong things, just like O.J. Simpson did during the famous white bronco chase.

Bunch of trash in between hooks
There is a lot of low-quality music being made between the catchy chorus sections of songs.

Bars too cute to be gettin' all these mean looks
My lyrics are so clever and well-crafted that people can't help but be envious.

Put the hottest rappers all on one stage together
Gather all the best rappers in one place for a performance.

See who'll hold their arm up like Che Guevera
Let's see who will hold their arm up in a revolutionary pose, like Che Guevara.

I rhyme hotter and I say it better
I rap with more intensity and skill than anyone else.

I'm a winter cold war
I am a fierce and intense force in the rap game.

I'm a product of the Regan Era
I was shaped by the political and social climate of the Reagan era.

Day thinkin' till the page inkin'
I spend my days thinking and brainstorming before putting pen to paper to write lyrics.

My 16 free y'all I'm hip-hop's Abe Lincoln.
My 16 bars (a verse in rap) are powerful and influential, just like Abraham Lincoln was in politics.

Fam' I don't know what they thinkin'
I don't understand what these people are thinking.

These niggas got me fucked up like I spent all day drinkin'
These individuals have misunderstood me completely, as if I have been intoxicated all day.

I'm a boss not a loss yet
I am a leader and successful, not a failure.

You're little lemons in a race with a souped up corvette
You are insignificant and outmatched in a competition against someone superior.

I'm so hot I could stand still And pour sweat in the North Pole fully naked with my balls wet
I am so talented and successful that I could be in the coldest place imaginable and still be sweating with confidence and power.

I'm a monster, these other niggas small pets
I am a formidable force, while other rappers are insignificant in comparison.

Claim they sick but they get cured by your dog's vet
They claim to be talented, but a simple veterinarian could cure them of their supposed sickness.

I'm thorough from my Yank' to my gourtex
I am genuine and complete in everything I do.

You're bluffin, I play Poker I'm callin all bets
You are lying and pretending, but I see through it and I'm willing to wager any amount of money in a game of poker.

Local boy, when's the last time you all left?
You are stuck in your small local area, while I have been touring internationally.

I don't even know where the fuck I'm goin' on tour next
I am so busy with my successful career that I don't even know where my next tour stop will be.

Last month Canada, before that? Europe
I recently performed in Canada, and before that, I was in Europe.

I had Waffles out in Belguim, you ain't had Syrup
I enjoyed a delicious meal in Belgium, while you haven't even experienced something as basic as having syrup with waffles.

Every time I write it's another flight
Every time I write lyrics, it feels like taking a journey or going on a flight.

Another whore with my kids on her under bite
Another woman who is attracted to me and wants to have intimate relations with me.

Another 'Yaowa!' chant when I touch the Mic
Whenever I grab the microphone, there is enthusiastic cheering and support from the crowd, shouting my signature catchphrase ('Yaowa!').

Another Magazine spread, yeah you fuckin' right
Another feature article about me in a magazine, because I am in high demand and popular.

I'm on my grind like a pair of in-line skates
I am constantly working hard and hustling, just like someone on a pair of inline skates.

Get on tracks and go banana's like a Primate
When I rap on a song, I bring so much energy and excitement, like a wild primate going crazy.

Baboon, Gorilla, Chimpanzee, I'm Wild Ape
I am powerful and fierce, like a baboon, gorilla, or chimpanzee in the wild.

King Kong under your skin, I'm bout to Sky-Scrape
I am a dominant and intimidating force, ready to make a big impact on the rap game.

But the sky ain't the limit
There are no limits to what I can achieve.

I could teleport through my mind any minute
I have such a strong imagination and creativity that I can mentally transport myself to different places or realities.

Take you to a place where the Lions go 'ribbit'
I can take you to a fantastical place where things are not as they seem, like lions making the sound of frogs ('ribbit').

All the frogs 'roar' and the fire is frigid
In this imaginary place, even insignificant things like frogs make loud noises and the fire is strangely cold.

I'm outta this world, don't belong here
I am unique and exceptional, not fitting into the normal world or society.

What heir'ing the thrown if I taught you from a small chair?
What would be the point of being the heir to the throne if I am the one who taught you everything from a humble beginning?

Family, you niggas got it twisted
You guys have a distorted perception of reality.

Flow out of the box, yours chicken and a biscuit
My flow is unconventional and innovative, while yours is predictable and lacking depth.

Gave me chicken pox when I listen
Your music is so bad that it makes me feel sick, like I have chickenpox.

I be itchin' to cripple your career like a ligament is missin'
I am eager to destroy your musical career, just like how a missing ligament would cripple someone physically.

Dog I'm on a mission like an intimate position
I am focused and determined to achieve success, similar to someone in an intimate and committed position or relationship.

When I swing it's Knock Out's I ain't gettin' a decision
Whenever I deliver a blow or make a move, it is so powerful and decisive that it immediately knocks out my opponent, leaving no room for judges to make a decision.

From here on it's locked y'all a prisoner to spittin'
From this point forward, you are all trapped and captive to the quality of my music and rhymes.

Can't escape my bars no visitor's permitted
You cannot escape or avoid my lyrics, as if there are strict rules against any visitors leaving my musical 'prison.'

Welcome to Hell where Joell holds a pitch-fork
Welcome to my intense and fiery musical world, where I am in control like the devil holding a pitchfork in hell.

And you burn in eternal flames for your bitch talk
If you dare to criticize or talk negatively about me, you will suffer eternal consequences and punishment in the form of intense criticism and backlash.

Dick in my hand I'm pissed off
I am angry and frustrated, feeling emasculated and powerless.

But I ain't bucklin', 'Everyday I'm Hustlin', Rick Ross
Despite feeling angry, I am not giving up or backing down, just like the famous rap line 'Everyday I'm Hustlin'' by Rick Ross.

One day the whole globe will know I'm Clark Kent
One day, the entire world will recognize my true identity and talent, just like Clark Kent revealing himself as Superman.

Underneath the shades on a Project park bench
I am hiding my true identity and potential, sitting on a park bench in a neighborhood known for its poverty and struggles (Project).

Superman when I grip the Mic
When I hold the microphone and start rapping, I become a powerful and invincible force, just like Superman.

The only way I'm slowin' down is if I blow a pound of Kryptonite
The only thing that can stop me from continuing to succeed is if I use a substance that weakens or paralyzes me, like Kryptonite weakens Superman.

From now on I'm a bully I'm a pick the fight
From this point forward, I will assert my dominance and intimidate others by choosing and instigating conflicts.

Let them pick you up off the ground when I check ya bite
Let others help you recover and regain your confidence after I humiliate and defeat you, just like picking someone up off the ground after a physical altercation.

You'll become a little memory, gigabyte
Your existence and impact on the rap game will be reduced to a small and insignificant memory, like a gigabyte of data.

Me and these beats got married, I'm Mr. Right
I am perfectly matched and suited to the beats and instrumentals I rap over, as if we are in a harmonious and satisfying marriage.

Little man you spit aight, I'm on fire
You may have some skill as a rapper, but I am exceptional and outstanding, like a blazing fire.

You gotta little buzz, Miller Lite
You may have a small following or popularity, like a light and less potent beer brand (Miller Lite).

Man there's so many words runnin' round my brain
I have an abundance of ideas and lyrics constantly circulating in my mind.

If I don't put them on a track I would go insane
If I don't express and release these ideas through music, I would become mentally unstable and crazy.

Maybe that's why everything I say is crazy
Perhaps that is why my lyrics and thoughts tend to be wild, unconventional, and unexpected.

And everyday I wake up, with a naked lady
I start each day with a sense of satisfaction and pleasure, waking up next to an attractive woman.

With a V.I.P. band on my right wrist
I wear a special VIP wristband, indicating my importance and exclusivity in certain social settings.

Pants on the flow, J.D. with a slight sip
I am laid-back and relaxed, even sitting on the floor with my pants down, casually enjoying a drink.

Left in the bottle tele-key on the night stand
I have left a bottle of alcohol unfinished, with a television remote control resting on the nightstand next to my bed.

I go to the bathroom to pee and then I scram
I go to the bathroom quickly to relieve myself, and then I leave the scene abruptly.

I live the life of a rock-star
I live a glamorous and indulgent lifestyle, similar to that of a famous rock musician.

They ain't wanna let me through so I became a Cop Car
People tried to prevent my success, but I transformed myself into an obstacle that they can't ignore or avoid, like a police car blocking their path.

Put the Sirens on every time I touch a pen
Whenever I start writing or creating music, so much excitement and attention is generated, just like the sound of sirens on a police car.

Everybody move like dope, that's a fuckin' '10'
Everyone reacts and gets hyped when I release new music, as if it is as addictive and strong as drugs rated a perfect '10.'

My peers know I'm gonna win.
Other rappers and people in the industry recognize my talent and potential for success.

This music's like my first crush, for years I wanted in
Music has always been my passion and desire, just like the infatuation and longing I had for my first crush.

I'm here. Oh boy will you taste the wrath
I have arrived and now you will experience the full force of my anger and revenge.

I'm a make it ugly like what's underneath Jason's mask
I am going to bring a dark and disturbing energy, just like the horrifying face hidden beneath Jason Voorhees's mask in the 'Friday the 13th' movies.

I listen to a lot of mixtapes and laugh
I find amusement and entertainment in listening to the work of other artists, particularly their mixtapes.

All y'all nigga do is whine like Jamaican ass
All you do is complain and make excuses, similar to the way Jamaican music often includes whining or lamenting.

Every night I celebrate, we take a glass of Champagne to the brain
Every night, I find reasons to celebrate and indulge, often by drinking Champagne and getting intoxicated.

Sometimes we take a bath
Sometimes, in our celebratory state, we take risks and engage in activities that others might find excessive or unnecessary.

Victory feels far better
Winning and achieving success is an incredibly satisfying and rewarding feeling.

Than Defeat, you niggas weak, Solar's Letter
Defeat is a far worse outcome, and I believe that you rappers are weak and lacking talent, as if you received a letter of criticism from me ('Solar').