Born in Detroit in the late 80βs, Lizzo spent much of her formative years in the church, where she was raised on the gospel sounds of The Winans, The Clark Sisters, and Fred Hammond, along with mainstay secular artists such as Stevie Wonder and Elton John. At the age of 10 her family moved to Houston, TX, and Lizzo was exposed to a wide array of emerging Southern musical styles, from the trademark chopped and screwed rap tracks of the underground, to the progressive and polished R&B sounds of groups like Destinyβs Child that were raising the cityβs national profile to new heights. In fact, it was after she stumbled across a Destinyβs Child performance at Wal-Mart that Lizzoβthen a 5th grader-- was inspired to start writing music on her own. Over the next decade that decision would take her through the trenches of some of the most varied musical genres: R&B girl groups (I.N.I.T.I.A.L.S., Cornrow Clique), progressive rock bands (Elypseas), solo rap ventures, and electro-pop duos (Lizzo & The Larva Ink).
In 2011 she made the move to Minneapolis with Larva Ink in order to be a part of that cityβs blossoming and collaborative musical community. Lizzo & The Larva Ink was well received there, and the group earned a few encouraging nods from the press. Lizzo was soon introduced to Sophia Eris and Claire de Lune, with whom she would form The Chalice, the three-piece all-female rap/R&B group that would elevate Lizzoβs profile and reputation. In 2012 The Chalice released We Are The Chalice, an album that would gain them instant local success amongst fans and critics alike, garnering City Pagesβ prestigious Best New Band and Picked To Click accolades in the same year.
The success brought setbacks, though, and a falling out soon led to the demise of Lizzo & The Larva Ink. Feeling discontent with the loss of one group and the hurried blur of success of another, Lizzo was creatively drained from writing We Are The Chalice in two short months. She found herself in the throes of her first full-blown case of writerβs block. Unable to create music for herself, she began listening to several different local albums in hopes of finding inspiration. It was LAVA BANGERS, a 20-track instrumental mixtape from Doomtree producer and Minneapolis music vet Lazerbeak, that ultimately caught her ear. Beaksβ beats proved the fix for Lizzoβs problem. βI sat at home and listened to LAVA BANGERS, and when βLift Every Voiceβ came on, my writerβs block was cured,β says Lizzo. βI think it revived my gospel roots. I wrote pages and pages of songs, and finally reached out to Lazerbeak, not thinking anything would come of it.β
Her timing could not have been better. Beak, impressed with Lizzoβs output with The Chalice, as well as her guest appearances on several other local releases, was looking for a change of pace from his daily Doomtree production and business responsibilities. He immediately signed on to work on some demos. Beat tapes were exchanged, songs were written, and mutual friend and musical collaborator Ryan Olson (Totally Gross National Product founder, Gayngs/Marijuana Deathsquads mastermind) was brought on board to creatively oversee the project. Olson recorded and edited all 15 tracks in his bedroom studio, bringing in laid back hype-man Cliff Rhymes along the way to add even more layers to Lizzoβs dynamic vocals.
LIZZOBANGERS is the culmination of that four-way collaboration, an album that manages to capture all of the varied musical influences of Lizzoβs upbringing and combine them with the forward-thinking experimental production style of Beak and Olson. The end result is a brave new project that encapsulates the best parts of both the familiar and the future.
Batches Cookies
Lizzo Lyrics
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I got my batches and cookies
I got my batches and cookies
I got my batches and cookies
Got my batches and cookies
I got my batches and cookies
I got my batches and cookies
I got my batches and cookies
I got my batches and cookies
I got my batches and cookies
I got my batches and cookies
Got my batches and cookies
I got my batches and cookies
I got my batches and cookies
I got my what
Remember that gooey gooey
You took and said ooo-eee ooo-eee
I need two or two-eee of these
For my baby boo-eee ooo-eee
Talking like boobies
Now you got a nice pair like some boobies
And you high off that doobie doobie
With your Mystery Machine (Scooby)
Feeling bad? Well you should be
Bp don't make nothing cheapie
Hanging with them creepy creepies
I sitting in back with pps
Lookin holy holy
While looking through them holy holies
Holy guacamole
You got that gooey now you a phony
I got my batches and cookies
I got my batches and cookies
I got my batches and cookies
I got my batches and cookies
Got my batches and cookies
I got my batches and cookies
I got my batches and cookies
I got my what
Outside of the club
And I'm drip-drip-dripping sugar sweet
Cinnamon on skin with the hooligans
Y'all came to rock, and we came to ah!
Put a sting in her lips
For the eye
Go on, take a sip
Got milk in her thighs
On sunny days
From green tube and my high prices for the dream-dream
Not cause I mean it means a thing to take from me
Unless it's just some dmt
That's all up in my energy
Yup yup, go on place that bet
If you wanna come test in the mama's nest
With a bullet vest and curious chest
Got the ammo on the brain but I hide the best
Hey, I'm pumped up call me dough cooking
Gooey salty soul tookin'
Batches in a row lookin'
Magic as all hell. We livin'
Never ever will we give in
To a wag beat f**k with Lazerbeak
In these mad streets
Get it, go there and we give it
Haters will forbid it
They fall into the minutes
Because of imagination
Now the ones who in the nation
We the ones who need escapin'
Then we find some new ovens
And we made it
Six-pence and land on the richer
Cut a niggah up and hung him
Like Jack the Ripper
Undo your zipper
Get on your knees
And get ready for the industry
In a nutshell (get it?)
Them goods don't get got
If it's the only thing you got
Better keep them in that hot black pot
The only thing colder than the local
Tell another winter
Thrift store shopping
Look like Anna Wintour
You ain't gotta ask about it 'cuz I been hurr
Ridin' in them chariots
Like we in Ben Hur
Yah sure, ya know
Yah sure, ya know
Yah sure, ya know...
Rappin and rappin and
I been steadily stackin
I put these niggahs in napkins
And tuck 'em down for a nap
And apologies to the Capitol
Because I don't pay my capital
And if you happen to hear this then
Just pretend that you didn't at all
Stop
I got my batches and cookies
I got my batches and cookies
I got my batches and cookies
I got my batches and cookies
Got my batches and cookies
I got my batches and cookies
I got my batches and cookies
I got my what
Ooo, goo cookies, cream
Ooo, goo cookies, cream
The lyrics of Lizzo's song Batches & Cookies revolve around the theme of indulging in life's pleasures. The phrase "batches and cookies" is repeated throughout the song and can be interpreted in two ways. At a literal level, it could refer to Lizzo having actual batches of cookies that she enjoys. However, at a symbolic level, "batches and cookies" could be a metaphor for the good things in life that Lizzo indulges in, whether it be love or material wealth.
In the second verse, Lizzo drops a reference to "Scooby Doo" with the line "With your Mystery Machine (Scooby)." This is an example of intertextuality, where Lizzo references a cultural artifact from another text. The third verse speaks about the pitfalls of materialism and consumer culture. The line "And if you happen to hear this then Just pretend that you didn't at all" suggests a desire to escape from the pressures of society's expectations and live life on one's own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
I got my batches and cookies
I have what I need to thrive and feel good.
Got my batches and cookies
I have everything I need to enjoy life.
Remember that gooey gooey
Think back to that one thing that makes you feel so good.
You took and said ooo-eee ooo-eee
You tried it and it blew your mind.
I need two or two-eee of these
I canβt get enough of it.
For my baby boo-eee ooo-eee
I want to share this amazing feeling with my loved one.
Talking like boobies
Speaking lightheartedly about breasts.
Now you got a nice pair like some boobies
Youβre proud of what youβve accomplished and feel great about yourself.
And you high off that doobie doobie
Youβre feeling great thanks to that one thing that makes you happy.
With your Mystery Machine (Scooby)
Youβre feeling adventurous and ready to explore.
Feeling bad? Well you should be
You should feel regretful about not feeling the joy I feel right now.
Bp don't make nothing cheapie
Quality comes at a price, donβt settle for anything less.
Hanging with them creepy creepies
Surrounding yourself with negative people is a bad idea.
I sitting in back with pps
Iβm surrounded by positive people who lift me up.
Lookin holy holy
Iβm feeling blessed and grateful.
While looking through them holy holies
Iβm focused on whatβs important and donβt get sidetracked by distractions.
Holy guacamole
Iβm surprised and impressed by whatβs happening right now.
You got that gooey now you a phony
If youβre not authentic, youβre just pretending to be happy.
Outside of the club
Iβm out here doing my own thing, not following the crowd.
And I'm drip-drip-dripping sugar sweet
Iβm feeling really good and confident.
Cinnamon on skin with the hooligans
Iβm hanging out with my friends and having a good time.
Y'all came to rock, and we came to ah!
Weβre feeling great and ready to have some fun.
Put a sting in her lips
That feeling you get when you have something good and delicious.
For the eye, Go on, take a sip
Enjoy the moment, take it all in.
Got milk in her thighs
Feeling great and enjoying life to the fullest.
On sunny days
Feeling great every day, even when the sun isnβt out.
From green tube and my high prices for the dream-dream
Achieving your goals takes hard work and effort, but itβs worth it.
Not cause I mean it means a thing to take from me
Iβm happy to share with others and it doesnβt take away from me.
Unless it's just some dmt
There are some things you canβt share, but thatβs okay.
That's all up in my energy
Feeling great and positive thanks to my surroundings.
Yup yup, go on place that bet
Itβs okay to be confident in yourself and take a chance.
If you wanna come test in the mama's nest
Iβm not afraid of a challenge or competition.
With a bullet vest and curious chest
Iβm brave and adventurous, willing to take risks.
Got the ammo on the brain but I hide the best
Iβm smart and strategic, ready to take on any challenge.
Hey, I'm pumped up call me dough cooking
Iβm feeling great and energized.
Gooey salty soul tookin'
Feeling great and satisfied with myself.
Batches in a row lookin'
Always working hard and achieving my goals.
Magic as all hell. We livin'
Life is great and full of surprises.
Never ever will we give in
We wonβt give up, no matter the obstacle.
To a wag beat f**k with Lazerbeak
We wonβt let anyone bring us down or discourage us.
In these mad streets
Life can be crazy and unpredictable, but weβll get through it.
Haters will forbid it
Critics may try to bring us down, but we wonβt let them.
They fall into the minutes
Haters and critics will eventually fade away.
Because of imagination
Our creative minds are what set us apart and give us an edge.
Now the ones who in the nation
Weβre succeeding and standing out from the rest.
We the ones who need escapin'
We need to take a break and have some fun sometimes.
Then we find some new ovens
We keep striving for improvement and growth.
And we made it
Weβre successful and happy, despite any obstacles we faced.
Six-pence and land on the richer
Weβre making money and succeeding in life.
Cut a niggah up and hung him
Weβre fierce and bold, willing to take on anything.
Like Jack the Ripper
Weβre unstoppable and powerful.
Undo your zipper
Get ready for whatβs about to happen next.
Get on your knees
Be humble and grateful for what you have.
And get ready for the industry
Prepare yourself for whatβs coming next.
In a nutshell (get it?)
In summary, itβs all good.
Them goods don't get got
Donβt let anyone steal whatβs important to you.
If it's the only thing you got
Hold on to whatβs important, even if itβs all you have.
Better keep them in that hot black pot
Protect what you love and value.
The only thing colder than the local
Some people can be cold and cruel.
Tell another winter
Wait it out until things get better.
Thrift store shopping
Being smart and savvy when it comes to money.
Look like Anna Wintour
Looking fashionable and stylish, even on a budget.
You ain't gotta ask about it 'cuz I been hurr
Iβve been around and know what Iβm doing.
Ridin' in them chariots
Celebrating success and enjoying life.
Like we in Ben Hur
Feeling powerful and unstoppable.
Yah sure, ya know
Expressing confidence and certainty.
Rappin and rappin and
Continuing to succeed and move forward.
I been steadily stackin
Iβve been working hard and making progress.
I put these niggahs in napkins
Iβm winning and taking out the competition.
And tuck 'em down for a nap
Iβm outshining others and making them feel inferior.
And apologies to the Capitol
Sorry for not following every rule and expectation.
Because I don't pay my capital
Iβm unorthodox and donβt always conform, but thatβs okay.
And if you happen to hear this then
If anyone hears this, donβt judge me for being myself.
Just pretend that you didn't at all
If you donβt like what youβre hearing, just ignore it.
Ooo, goo cookies, cream
Yum, these cookies are great!
Ooo, goo cookies, cream
I canβt get enough of these delicious cookies.
Contributed by Michael P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@julieinmpls
This video has everything: A hot buttered guy, Minneapolis, donuts, and Lizzo. That's all we need.
@jules4965
julie m do you happen to have that drip drip drip drip?
@roemip
Stefon?
@HandieStudios2024
βAll we needβ its called βBatches and cookiesβ but there are no cookies
@mattmcv
Met Lizzo at Glasgow yesterday while supporting Chvrches and I can honestly say she is the most down to earth performer and entertainer out there. She was so much fun and just amazing. Had a great chat with her also while buying merch, so humble. x
@gerromecampbell1357
mattmcv You are very attractive
@eabhasheehan1994
Your're so lucky to have this to look back on now!
@JohnMarston0123
Sheβs famous now
@xshadowscreamx
Would not expect her to be supporting chvrches.
@michaelsinclair2731
That's great to hear. Hope this is still the case with her