Some may recognize this melody from the Fat Albert Halloween Special, and this chorus from Eminem’s Open Mic.
World Domination
Joey Bada$$ Lyrics
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The same thing we do every night Pinky
Try to take over the world
Who the fuck is this Joey Bada$$ nigga son?
Aye yo who the fuck passed you the mic
And said that you could flow?
Who the fuck passed you the mic?
Check
Puffin' on stramonium
Underground like potholes but going fossil
These bars like art in the Smithsonian
These flows is for custodians, homeless men, horny OBGYN dudes
Browsing my laptop lookin' at red fallopian tube
They like "Yo Joey you rude"
I'm like "If only you knew I'm only in school for cosmology
That's why I act as lonely as you"
You see I'm wise behind my years and my peers
So my voice over the snares is the only way they hear
What I got behind my membrane, but I've been smoking chem strains
So lately I've been having hard times with remembering
But be patient, my studies prove Egyptians ancient
Cause I believe that we could be like Neo in the Matrix
But fuck it, I'm erratic, momma lock me in the attic please
Til I draw enough static in my somatic anatomy
And come out imputed with fusions of Blueprints and Illmatics
I've been going raw, this just how I feel rappin'
We gave y'all sur' tactics, so y'all can't even gas us
We taught you how to be prepared but still attacking the masses
Y'all better get y'all caskets cause we 'bout to annihilate
(The New Babylon Era) My empire gate's in the Empire State
I'm on the higer platform, look at the way they clap for 'em
Never fuck with phony men cause I don't like my back torn
Nigga ask kwon this that top ramen' you ain't used to
Keep it neutral to scruple and tell 'em no beef like noodles
Keep it neutral, just so you can scruple
I tell 'em no beef like noodles
It's world domination, (nation) you're tuned into my station
Always got a doobie and a motherfucking eighth lit
Always got the trees, so what the fuck you mean
I ain't about to rise to the top with my fucking team
It's world domination, (nation) you're tuned into my station
Always got a doobie and a motherfucking eighth lit
Always got the trees, so what the fuck you mean
I ain't about to rise to the top with my fucking team
Aye yo who the fuck passed you the mic
And said that you could flow?
Point 'em out bitch I wanna know
Who the fuck passed you the mic?
Aye yo who the fuck passed you the mic
And said that you could flow?
Point 'em out bitch I wanna know
Who the fuck passed you the mic?
The lyrics to Joey Bada$$'s song "World Domination" convey an ambition to make a significant impact as a rapper and achieve domination in the hip hop world. The opening lines of the song capture this ambition with a reference to the popular cartoon "Pinky and the Brain," where the titular characters aim to take over the world. Joey questions the legitimacy of his detractors and declares that he is in the game for serious business while puffing on Stramonium. He raps about his flow and bars being like art in the Smithsonian and that it's only the custodians and homeless who understand his real talent. He also references his studies of cosmology, stating that he is only as lonely as his listeners in school.
Aside from his ambition and skill, Joey also expresses a philosophy of staying true to himself and his team. He's uninterested in beefing with other rappers and focused entirely on making his mark on the industry with the people he trusts. The song ultimately drives home the message that Joey believes he and his team have the potential to dominate the hip hop world, and with his skills and work ethic, his goal of world domination is achievable.
Line by Line Meaning
Say Brain, what do you wanna do tonight?
Asking his brain what his plan for the night is.
The same thing we do every night Pinky
Try to take over the world
Joey's ultimate goal is to dominate the rap world.
Who the fuck is this Joey Bada$$ nigga son?
An individual questioning Joey's level of fame and skills as a rapper.
Aye yo who the fuck passed you the mic
And said that you could flow?
Point 'em out bitch I wanna know
Who the fuck passed you the mic?
Joey is questioning the legitimacy of other rappers' talents and who gave them the opportunity to perform.
Underground like potholes but going fossil
These bars like art in the Smithsonian
These flows is for custodians, homeless men, horny OBGYN dudes
Browsing my laptop lookin' at red fallopian tube
Joey describes his style as underground and vintage, and how his content caters to a diverse audience.
I'm like "If only you knew I'm only in school for cosmology
That's why I act as lonely as you"
Joey explains that he's currently studying cosmology, which explains his introspective and sometimes distant behavior.
So my voice over the snares is the only way they hear
What I got behind my membrane, but I've been smoking chem strains
So lately I've been having hard times with remembering
Joey considers his music as a way to express himself, and how his drug use affects his memory.
We taught you how to be prepared but still attacking the masses
Y'all better get y'all caskets cause we 'bout to annihilate
(The New Babylon Era) My empire gate's in the Empire State
Joey boasts about his rap group's influence in the industry and their intentions to dominate the scene.
Keep it neutral, just so you can scruple
I tell 'em no beef like noodles
Joey advises his enemies to remain neutral and avoid conflict.
It's world domination, (nation) you're tuned into my station
Always got a doobie and a motherfucking eighth lit
Always got the trees, so what the fuck you mean
I ain't about to rise to the top with my fucking team
Joey reaffirms his commitment to achieve his goal of world domination and how his crew supports him.
Aye yo who the fuck passed you the mic
And said that you could flow?
Point 'em out bitch I wanna know
Who the fuck passed you the mic?
Repeating the earlier verse to emphasize his point and reinforce his message.
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott
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