Kid Rock's rebellious spirit permeates the lyrics. He's unapologetic about his past, whether it's flunking out of school or his grievances with his former label, Jive Records. This rebel vibe is amplified as he references notorious figures, implying his own defiant nature.
A recurring theme is his pride in the Midwest, asserting his dominance in the music scene there. The song, laced with explicit content, is also a commentary on his perceptions, addressing critiques about his behavior and dismissing them with his quintessential bravado
Back From the Dead
Kid Rock Lyrics
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Comin at ya from the R.O.M.E.O.
Pistol packed with a crew'o fly slimmys
Hat turned back in some Airwalk jimmys
Never slackin hoes I be mackin
Not wacked I don't try to act black when
I came up I came at ya from the outskirts
Bone 2 the bone 2 the bad 2 the bad 2 the bone
Hit bound from the Mo-town allen
Fuck a 40 I drink it by the gallon
I started out in Mount Clemens as a D.J.
Park parties gettin drunk on Sunday
Tweeked in the heat 2 a beat I'd rock 2 the -and rip shit up
An now I've toured this nation
Pimp of the nation
Pullin hoes
Rock the set in each city then step
Me, Blackman and Funk Daddy Def Stef
Bitches, they think I'm sexist
But all I want baby is your grits for breakfast
Eggs, bacon, home cooked fries
And gimme a plate of that pussy on the side
Triple x on the set showin no class
Just a foul mouthed little fuckin smart ass
No fool I went 2 high school dumb ass
Smoked dope and I flunked every class
Slash and I smash 'cause I thrash when I bash
Invite me to a party and your house'll get trashed
An outcast sick of being harassed so I dashed
Moved out of the crib 'cause I hated cuttin grass
Now I reside on the eastside lovin it
Cold 40 dog in a brown bag chuggin it
Flex, sex, run of the next
Flippin and trippin and rippin and shakin the suckers who wanted 2
Front an get around 2 the
2 get up or get down 2 the rhyme
I'm shakin and takin and breakin I rip the mic like
Every time fuck I don't eat no manwich
Kickin back coolin with a cold grits sandwich
Somebody said I'm the best in the Mo-town
But this town ain't shit but a ghost town
Who ever said it they lied they fessed
Bitch I'm the best in the mother fuckin midwest
Want to be heard when I rap so I yell it
Sport a Tigers cap like my man Tom Selleck
One bad bitch I smoke hash from a stick
Got more cash than fuckin White Boy Rick
My first LP wasn't pushed for shit
So Jive Records yo, go and suck a fat dick
'cause I'm rippin like a chainsaw
Yes I'm that raw laughin' at ya suckers like Hee Haw
Roll it up, take a hit and then pass it
That's how we do it when we roll down Gratiot
In my Grand Marquis I pimp to the beat
Two in the front and two hoes in the back seat
In Kid Rock's "Back from the Dead," he celebrates his return to the rap scene by rapping about his humble beginnings in Mount Clemens as a D.J. at park parties, and how he worked his way up to touring the nation as the "Pimp of the Nation." Kid Rock raps about being an outcast who was sick of being harassed so he moved out of his crib to live on the eastside. He compares his newfound freedom to a cold 40 dog in a brown bag, and brags about how he's got more cash than "White Boy Rick."
Kid Rock also boasts about his rap skills and how he's the best in the Midwest, even though he acknowledges that this town ain't shit but a ghost town. He's not afraid to be foul-mouthed and sexist when it comes to women, but all he really wants is "your grits for breakfast" and "a plate of that pussy on the side." The chorus of the song is a play on the phrase "bad to the bone," but Kid Rock changes it up to "bone 2 the bone 2 the bad 2 the bad 2 the bone" to show that he's back and better than ever.
"Back from the Dead" was released in 1990 on Kid Rock's second LP, which was self-titled. The album was produced by Kid Rock and D-Nice, and was released on his own independent record label, Top Dog Records. The album received very little airplay and only sold a few thousand copies. It wasn't until Kid Rock signed with Atlantic Records and released his fourth album, "Devil Without a Cause," that he gained mainstream success. Despite the lack of success of his second LP, Kid Rock continued to perform and tour throughout the 1990s, building a following of dedicated fans.
Line by Line Meaning
Back from the dead second L.P. here we go
Starting fresh with a new album, ready to go
Comin at ya from the R.O.M.E.O.
Representing Romeo, MI where I grew up
Pistol packed with a crew'o fly slimmys
Traveling with my cool and attractive friends, ready for anything
Hat turned back in some Airwalk jimmys
Wearing my Airwalk shoes with the hat turned backwards, casual and comfortable
Never slackin hoes I be mackin
Always pursuing women, never taking a break
Not wacked I don't try to act black when
Not pretending to be someone I'm not, not trying to act cool
I came up I came at ya from the outskirts
I come from the edge of the city, not the center of things
Bag of weed in the pocket of my sweatshirt
Carrying some marijuana in my sweatshirt pocket
Bone 2 the bone 2 the bad 2 the bad 2 the bone
Very cool and tough, the best of the best
Hit bound from the Mo-town allen
From musical hub Detroit, Michigan
Fuck a 40 I drink it by the gallon
I drink alcohol excessively
I started out in Mount Clemens as a D.J.
Began my career as a disc jockey in Mount Clemens, Michigan
Park parties gettin drunk on Sunday
Partying and drinking on weekends
Tweeked in the heat 2 a beat I'd rock 2 the -and rip shit up
Dancing and performing to music, really getting into it
An now I've toured this nation
Traveled across the United States performing
Pimp of the nation
Considered the best
Pullin hoes
Attracting women
Rock the set in each city then step
Perform my show in every city I visit and move on
Me, Blackman and Funk Daddy Def Stef
Referring to my friends/collaborators during my career
Bitches, they think I'm sexist
Women sometimes think I have a sexist attitude
But all I want baby is your grits for breakfast
I have a sexual desire
Eggs, bacon, home cooked fries
My favorite breakfast foods
And gimme a plate of that pussy on the side
I'm looking for sex
Triple x on the set showin no class
Performing lewd material without any morals
Just a foul mouthed little fuckin smart ass
Don't have a lot of manners, rather crude
No fool I went 2 high school dumb ass
Although I'm considered rude or uneducated, I did attend high school
Smoked dope and I flunked every class
Although I did attend high school, I was not focused on my education
Slash and I smash 'cause I thrash when I bash
Violent outbreaks when provoked
Invite me to a party and your house'll get trashed
Causing mayhem at social gatherings
An outcast sick of being harassed so I dashed
Being bullied made me feel like an outsider, prompting me to leave
Moved out of the crib 'cause I hated cuttin grass
Moved out of my parents' house for a trivial reason
Now I reside on the eastside lovin it
Live on the east side of town and love it
Cold 40 dog in a brown bag chuggin it
Drinking malt liquor excessively
Flex, sex, run of the next
Flexing my muscles, being loose with sex, and moving on to the next thing
Flippin and trippin and rippin and shakin the suckers who wanted 2
Putting on a wild and energetic show for those who like it
Front an get around 2 the
Trying to intimidate me, but I am not bothered
2 get up or get down 2 the rhyme
Dancing and having a good time to the music
I'm shakin and takin and breakin I rip the mic like
Rocking the microphone with confidence and skill
Every time fuck I don't eat no manwich
I don't want any nonsense or drama, I just want to perform
Kickin back coolin with a cold grits sandwich
Eating a simple and satisfying meal
Somebody said I'm the best in the Mo-town
Somebody complimented my talent and referred to my city Detroit as "Mo-town"
But this town ain't shit but a ghost town
Detroit may have been a vibrant city at one point, but it has since become run-down and abandoned
Who ever said it they lied they fessed
The person who complimented me was not truthful
Bitch I'm the best in the mother fuckin midwest
Regardless of what others say, I know I am the best in the Midwest
Want to be heard when I rap so I yell it
Desire to make a statement and be noticed
Sport a Tigers cap like my man Tom Selleck
Wearing a Detroit Tigers baseball cap like Tom Selleck
One bad bitch I smoke hash from a stick
Sleeping with a woman who I smoke marijuana with
Got more cash than fuckin White Boy Rick
White Boy Rick was a notorious drug dealer, but I have more money than him
My first LP wasn't pushed for shit
My first album wasn't promoted well
So Jive Records yo, go and suck a fat dick
I am angry with my record label Jive Records for not promoting my first album and criticize them harshly
'cause I'm rippin like a chainsaw
I'm killing it, doing a great job
Yes I'm that raw laughin' at ya suckers like Hee Haw
I am confident in my abilities and enjoy mocking my haters
Roll it up, take a hit and then pass it
Smoke marijuana with friends
That's how we do it when we roll down Gratiot
This is our tradition when driving through Gratiot Avenue
In my Grand Marquis I pimp to the beat
Driving a pimped-out Grand Marquis while listening to music
Two in the front and two hoes in the back seat
Riding with friends and women in the car
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LOUIS M. FREEZE, ERIC VIDAL, NICK VIDAL, ERIK SCHRODY, LARRY MUGGERUD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lori B
I have been a Kid Rock fan from the beginning & thought I had seen every music video he had ever done. This is like hitting “Youtube gold”
I ❤️ it‼️
Dun Can
1993 gem
Bubba
That's right.
Gatsby
in the early 90's an old white dude pulled up to a valet i worked at in Palm Springs.. he was like 80 years old and pumping Kid Rocks demo tape.. i was like WTF.. and he told me Kid Rock was gonna be huge in pop culture haha... dude was psychic (he was in the industry)
*that wasn't as good as the VP of Prudential telling me to not worry about investing and put everything i can into Amazon in 1997/1998.. hahahha.. i ignored him.. DOH
KofiProductions
I like kid rock and didn’t look up his old stuff until 2019. This is better than anything he’s ever done. He deserves his fame but should’ve stuck with this style. He had to change with the times though and I understand that. Still love his work but his old shit is my style 100%.
Tom Lewis
Dude kid rocks rap cd went so hard when it came out we used to shoot pool to it all night
Smitty ThaGreat
Change with the times? What times? Rap is timeless....
Matt Momentum
@Smitty ThaGreat It evolves and mutates with the talent and the times. Some music is timeless I agree, but there are different sections of a time line of tunes that stand out and make big impressions and my favourites mostly happened in the 90s. Anyway this is good and the first time I seen this! its cool tis has been uploaded back then we had no Youtube. ;)
Ivelisse Suero
His voice allowed him to sing any kind of music
Dr. Claw of Outpost 69
I was a member of Kid Rock's "Beast Crew" setting up his sound systems, security, taking tickets at his early shows when he performed at local community colleges in the 89-91 timeframe. Great memories. Kid was at his rawest and best back then .