He has appeared on many of Williams Street Studios' shows on Adult Swim, most notably Aqua Teen Hunger Force (as the crude and often misguided MC Pee Pants) and Sealab 2021 (in some bit parts, consistently recurring as the also crude and often misguided Hesh), and a part in The Brak Show. He also wrote for Sealab 2021 and The Brak Show, and later lent a track to the online music game Flash Flash Revolution.
Chris has released ten albums, the first of which is downloadable for free on his website. The albums are:
[2001] Life's A Bitch and I'm her Pimp
[2003] Knowing is Half the Hassle
[2004] Eating's Not Cheating (Re-Released in 2005 with additional tracks)
[2006] Dungeon Master of Ceremonies
[2008] mc chris Is Dead
[2009] Part Six Part One/Two/Three
[2011] Marshmellow Playground
[2011] Race Wars
[2014] Foreverrr
[2016] mc chris is dreaming
He completed several successful tours across the U.S. In October of 2004, he announced his resignation from Cartoon Network to the public on his blog to focus on his recording career (roughly halfway through the entry), but has said that he is willing to return to William Street when needed. He has since toured throughout the continental United States in an effort to expose all of America to the growing genre of nerdcore rap. mc chris encourages fans to mix his songs and play their own role in the growth of what is a relatively new genre.
In January of 2006, mc chris was a nominee for Spin Magazine's "Band of the Year" contest at Spin.com. But after gaining an over 20% margin in his first round battle with Demander, the voting was suspiciously shut down "for maintenance" and when it came back online Demander had been declared the winner. Demander has since denounced the results.
RATS
MC Chris Lyrics
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This one goes out to all the cuties in the quad
Walkin kitty corner, with the itty bitty bod
Telescopin out the window, waxin wise while you walk
I stalk the fox box to the party on lock
Security check soon my ID's inspected
In the elevator waitin to get wreck-ed
Open the door then get floored by the heat
Get a plastic cup and ice unless you like it neat
All the girls stand up, all the guys take seats
Smoke fills the air, you fill in Denise
On your major, on your minor, on the Middle East, the fo'sheeza
High plains drifter this sorority sister
Let the belt loop lead you to her liquor elixir
Smellin better than a bubblegum scratch'n'sniff sticker
You lick, shoot, suck, then duck out even quicker
A mad dash to her crib, my roomie is a geek
He's playing Galaxies, makin friends on Dantooine
So I'm climbin up a tree, bears clingin to my teeth
Miss the windowledge, hit the hedge, land upon my keys, oh!
[Chorus x2: mc chris]
I am a dorm rat, that is a fact Jack
Lookin at incense, playin with warm wax
Hittin on the honies at the vendin machine
The one hitter, trade dinner, all you need's an ID (I said)
[mc chris]
Oh! Plaid pajama bottoms or plaid pleated skirts
Everything you girls wear makes me stare at the dirt
If I had balls I'd flirt with y'all in study hall
Do the geek talk 'til your eyes roll back into your skull
But I'm a freek, spelled F-R-double-3-K
When you're walkin my way, with my pockets I play
I can't say, "What's-your-name, care to chat for a bit?
It's me Brian, that guy, from that class, Russian Lit?
Care to sit, have a chip, care for some fun dip
Dostoevsky doesn't impress me, what you think of that shit?"
But I don't, I just twitch and I itch in my pants
Play my Gameboy Advance, 'til she's finally walked past
A mad dash to my crib where I get on my blog
That's the steam blowin scene where I reign supreme
Webster's my Friendster, I run the message boards for Ween
It's a mental mall for teens, it's a paradise on earth
But in a way it's like a curse, faster than a Google search
I just sit here and drink beer while my roommate flirts
At some party, with some hottie who's all into Fred Durst
It makes my heart burst, and yet I do nothin
Just get on the web and start bitchin and frontin
A dot com curmudgeon who's love life is sufferin
It's the rope or the oven, or the hope I find love in the end
[Chorus x2: mc chris]
I am lab rat, that is a sad fact
Shinin my test tubes, cryin in restrooms
Dorm life blows if you've got no place to go
I call my mother everyday, I say I wanna (go/come) home
The song "Rats" by MC Chris is about his experiences as a dorm rat, spending his time studying, playing video games, and hitting on girls in the vending machine. The first verse describes a typical party scene, where he smokes weed with his friends, flirts with girls, and has to escape to his dorm room via a tree and a hedge. The second verse talks about his struggles with social interaction, as he is too shy to approach girls in person and instead plays his Gameboy Advance. He also talks about his tendency to complain about his love life online instead of taking action to change it.
The song can be interpreted as a commentary on the loneliness and isolation that can come with dorm life, especially for introverted or socially awkward people. MC Chris is self-aware about his shortcomings and uses humor and self-deprecation to cope with them. The chorus (which repeats twice) emphasizes the idea that he is a "dorm rat," stuck in a cycle of studying, smoking, and chasing after girls who are out of his league.
Overall, "Rats" is a catchy and relatable song for anyone who has experienced the ups and downs of dorm life.
Line by Line Meaning
This one goes out to all the cuties in the quad
I dedicate this song to all the attractive people who hang out in the quad
Walkin kitty corner, with the itty bitty bod
Walking diagonally across the quad with a petite body
Telescopin out the window, waxin wise while you walk
Gazing out of a window while walking and thinking deeply
I stalk the fox box to the party on lock
I go to the party venue with my game console, the Fox Box, where I have exclusive entry
Security check soon my ID's inspected
Showing my identification card to the security staff for verification
In the elevator waitin to get wreck-ed
Waiting in an elevator to get high or drunk
Open the door then get floored by the heat
Entering the room and being overwhelmed by the heat
You get passed a J while they play "Paul's Boutique"
Someone hands you a joint while the Beastie Boys album 'Paul's Boutique' plays
Get a plastic cup and ice unless you like it neat
Collecting a disposable cup with ice, unless you prefer it without ice
All the girls stand up, all the guys take seats
Girls stand to dance, and guys sit to watch or relax
Smoke fills the air, you fill in Denise
The air is filled with smoke, and you flirt with a girl named Denise
On your major, on your minor, on the Middle East, the fo'sheeza
Talking about topics like major, minor, and even Middle Eastern politics with the girl
High plains drifter this sorority sister
She is a sorority girl who is drifting and getting high
Let the belt loop lead you to her liquor elixir
Following her belt loop to find her alcoholic beverage
Smellin better than a bubblegum scratch'n'sniff sticker
She smells very good, comparable to a bubblegum-scented sticker
You lick, shoot, suck, then duck out even quicker
You take a shot of alcohol, smoke weed, and then leave quickly
A mad dash to her crib, my roomie is a geek
Hurriedly going to her room, while my roommate indulges in geeky activities
He's playing Galaxies, makin friends on Dantooine
He is playing a video game called Galaxies, while making virtual friends on the planet Dantooine
So I'm climbin up a tree, bears clingin to my teeth
I am climbing up a tree while bears are biting my teeth
Miss the windowledge, hit the hedge, land upon my keys, oh!
Missing the window ledge, hitting the hedge, and falling on my keys
I am a dorm rat, that is a fact Jack
I am a student who spends a lot of time in the dormitory
Lookin at incense, playin with warm wax
Watching burning incense and playing with warm wax
Hittin on the honies at the vendin machine
Flirting with attractive people at the vending machine
The one hitter, trade dinner, all you need's an ID (I said)
Smoking weed with a one hitter, trading food for weed, and only needing an ID for verification
Plaid pajama bottoms or plaid pleated skirts
Observing either girls wearing plaid pajamas or pleated skirts
Everything you girls wear makes me stare at the dirt
Looking down at the ground while noticing the attire of girls
If I had balls I'd flirt with y'all in study hall
Considering initiating a flirty conversation with girls in the study hall, if I had the courage
Do the geek talk 'til your eyes roll back into your skull
Engage in nerdy conversations until one's eyes roll back
But I'm a freek, spelled F-R-double-3-K
But I am a weirdo, spelled F-R-double-3-K
When you're walkin my way, with my pockets I play
When you walk towards me, I play with the contents of my pockets
I can't say, "What's-your-name, care to chat for a bit?
I cannot say, "What is your name? Do you want to talk for a while?
It's me Brian, that guy, from that class, Russian Lit?
Do you remember me, Brian, from the Russian Literature class?
Care to sit, have a chip, care for some fun dip
Would you like to sit and have some snacks?
Dostoevsky doesn't impress me, what you think of that shit?"
I am not impressed by Dostoevsky's works. What do you think of that?
But I don't, I just twitch and I itch in my pants
But I don't do that, I just fidget and feel uncomfortable in my pants
Play my Gameboy Advance, 'til she's finally walked past
Concentrating on my Gameboy Advance until she has walked away
I am lab rat, that is a sad fact
I am a student who is constantly doing lab work
Shinin my test tubes, cryin in restrooms
Polishing my test tubes and crying in the restroom
Dorm life blows if you've got no place to go
Living in the dormitory is unpleasant if you have nowhere else to go
I call my mother everyday, I say I wanna (go/come) home
I call my mother every day and tell her that I want to go back home
Contributed by Callie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Thomas Dente
the bass feels like velvet
Thomas Dente
this a classic
Muff Johnson
I am lab rat, that is a sad fact
Shinin my test tubes, cryin in restrooms
Dorm life blows if you've got no place to go
I call my mother everyday, I say I wanna go home
Kannibal Kannabis
this my fav mc chris song fr
treeghettox
Yo it's "ratz". It should also be lower case.
cosmicprank
SPELLED F R DOUBLE E K
Brandy Torres
Thats not how you spell it!!!
james daniel
yes