Roll Call
Leikeli47 Lyrics
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What's the pledge?
Stroll! Roll Call!
Start it off with a Roll Call
Que's be my road dogs
AKA's walking round with they pink and they green on
Zetas be live when they talking
Shimmy shimmy ya
Shimmy yay with the Kappas
In my black and gold I throw a blade like a Alpha
Roll Call!
Campus full of homies
Got me feeling like Zeus
When I'm with my crew
And they all Greeks
Got my niggas turned up
With they middle fingers up
Fuck the police
When my hitta gotta got a problem
We don't call on them
We just hit up the LB's
What's up, shut up
Going on tour
It's gonna be cool
The only way that you invited is if you HBCU
Historically Black
I wear that on my sleeve
47 I just got an honorary degree
Roll Call!
Start it off with a roll call
Que's be my road dogs
AKA's walking round with they pink and they green on
Deltas be elephant walking
Zetas be live when they talking
Shimmy shimmy ya, shimmy yay with the Kappas
In my black and gold I throw a blade like a Alpha
Thurgood, Ms. Rashad, Dr. Ann, Mr. King
Tell em one mo' gen
Ms. Badu, Sean Combs, Chadwick, Taraji P
Tell em where we been
Southern U dolls I see ya
Bethune Cookman they wanna be ya
Drumline always there when we need em
Howard Homecoming where we meet up
We going on tour
Come bring a friend
Shawty if you ain't connected
Sorry you can't get in
Historically Black
I wear that on my sleeve
47 I just got an honorary degree
Roll Call!
Start it off with a roll call
Que's be my road dogs
AKA's walking round with they pink and they green on
Deltas be strolling and walking
Zetas be live when they talking
Shimmy shimmy ya, shimmy yay with the Kappas
In my black and gold I throw a blade like a alpha
Roll Call!
The song "Roll Call" by Leikeli47 pays homage to Greek life on historically black university and college (HBCU) campuses in the United States. The lyrics begin with the repeated question, "What's the pledge?" which is a reference to the traditional pledge made by members of Greek organizations upon joining. This leads into the chorus of "Roll Call," emphasizing the importance of identifying oneself and one's fellow Greeks at events.
Throughout the song, Leikeli47 mentions different Greek organizations and associated movements, such as the "elephant walking" of Deltas and the "shimmy shimmy ya" of Kappas. She also highlights the sense of community and loyalty among members of these organizations, with lines like "When my hitta gotta got a problem / We don't call on them / We just hit up the LB's." Additionally, she name-drops various influential Black figures, from Thurgood Marshall to Taraji P. Henson, as a way of celebrating the achievements and contributions of the Black community.
Overall, "Roll Call" is an upbeat and celebratory song that reflects on the importance and impact of Greek organizations within the context of HBCUs, as well as the larger Black community.
Line by Line Meaning
What's the pledge?
Asking about the oath for joining a fraternity or sorority
Stroll! Roll Call!
Calling out for a group walk and attendance
Start it off with a Roll Call
Initiating the group walk with attendance
Que's be my road dogs
Members of Omega Psi Phi fraternity accompany me
AKA's walking round with they pink and they green on
Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority dressed in their pink and green attire
Deltas be elephant walking
Members of Delta Sigma Theta sorority walking like elephants
Zetas be live when they talking
Members of Zeta Phi Beta sorority are animated speakers
Shimmy shimmy ya
Shimmying while walking
Shimmy yay with the Kappas
Shimmying with members of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity
In my black and gold I throw a blade like a Alpha
Demonstrating step moves associated with Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity
Campus full of homies
Being surrounded by friends
Got me feeling like Zeus
Feeling powerful and important
When I'm with my crew And they all Greeks
When I'm hanging out with my friends who are all in fraternities or sororities
Got my niggas turned up
My friends are excited and energized
With they middle fingers up
Making an obscene gesture at the police
Fuck the police
Expressing disdain for law enforcement
When my hitta gotta got a problem We don't call on them We just hit up the LB's
If someone in my group has a problem, we handle it ourselves and don't involve the police
What's up, shut up
Greeting someone while telling them to be quiet
Going on tour It's gonna be cool
About to go on a tour which will be exciting
The only way that you invited is if you HBCU
Only people from historically black colleges and universities are invited
Historically Black I wear that on my sleeve
Proudly representing and identifying with HBCUs
47 I just got an honorary degree
Celebrating receiving an honorary degree
Thurgood, Ms. Rashad, Dr. Ann, Mr. King
Referring to prominent black figures in history
Tell em one mo' gen Ms. Badu, Sean Combs, Chadwick, Taraji P Tell em where we been
Telling these famous people about the places we've visited on tour
Southern U dolls I see ya Bethune Cookman they wanna be ya Drumline always there when we need em Howard Homecoming where we meet up
Shouting out specific HBCUs and events we've attended on tour
Come bring a friend Shawty if you ain't connected Sorry you can't get in
Inviting people to bring friends but apologizing that those who aren't part of our group won't be allowed in
Roll Call!
Ending the song with another call for group attendance
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher Michael Brown, Clyde Ellison, Gavin Williams, Harold Lilly, Harry Marquel Mejias, Hasben Jones
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