Nerdcore Rising
MC Frontalot Lyrics


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Nerdcore could rise up, it could get elevated.
Nerdcore could rise up, it could get elevated.

[MC Frontalot]
Nerdcore used to be just a made-up word
MCs shied away from belief; rest assured:
they sleep hard no longer. We deliver the hits
that give the kids with the spectacles spectacular fits!
I seen one nerd foam at the mouth in his glee
He was me, in the mirror, rhyming, brushing my teeth.
And now the heezy we's off don't babble 300 baud.
I get no error while compiling my rhyme. The slipshod
rap stylings of the hip kids continue to vex;
they get sex, money, power, but their jams are like flecks
of sea foam against the great reef of my boredom.
I seen 'em trying to act cool; ignored 'em.
Scored some geeked out beats and a mic.
Some jugglers I kick it with don't even know I rap — it's alright.
'cause soon the whole nerdcore will congregate
in culmination of the monkey going acaudate.

Nerdcore could rise up, it could get elevated.
Oh and wouldn't all those tough rappers hate it.
If the nerdcore rose up and got elevated?
We consider the possibleness of this not overstated.

[Jesse Dangerously]
We put our styles in the blender and the tape on our spectacles.
We compile the assembler; we'd each make a respectable
Egon Spengler; your despicable, heckling, snide remarks make it
all the more delectable to mark a Jeckyl & Hyde departure from the
larger norm or previous status quo, the clever dicks
like us apply the baddest flow to limericks, and that is no mere
Rhetoric. We don't just wreck shop, we mop the shop floor
with rappers who romanticize their third eyes when we've got four
each, and we exceed your reach, we're world wide
webslingers with the combined military might of the Girl Guides.
Dead ringers for the lone gunmen, or maybe Jonathan, Andrew and
Warren from season six of BtVS, we're geniuses and we're devious.
We're seen as fresh on the BBS where we write graf in ASCII files
with nasty styles and blinking blocks,
this ain't your father's Lincoln Logs!
The Frontalot ownz j00, and Stephen Hawking r0x0rs.
We're not even talking solely to cats with argyle in their sock drawers.
Our styles got the top score spot, yours did not, sorry!
Stick to the shockwave games, lickin' shots at the top
forty! I made my own Doom .WADs, dickwad,
My own sprites and .mus files, I stayed home nights...

Nerdcore could rise up, it could get elevated.
Oh and wouldn't all of those tough rappers hate it.
If the nerdcore rose up and got elevated?
We consider the possibleness of this not overstated.

[MC Hawking]
Nerd: when you say it you best say it with awe
'cause I'm the type of nerd that will bust your jaw.
A nerdcore player, I've paid my dues,
got lowered suspension and chromed out shoes.
Hear ye, hear ye, in case you ain't heard,
20-aught-5 be the year of the nerd.
Nerdcore's gonna be crazy large,
and we the N.I.C. bitch, the Nerds In Charge.
We bust more rhymes than Theodor Geisel did,
got more game than a 2600.
For punk MCs who playa-hate,
we got one word: EXTERMINATE!
Just a matter of time before we're household names,
so you best suck up now before fortune and fame,
put our asses out of reach of your quivering lips,
as we ride to the top on a nerdcore tip.

Nerdcore could rise up, it could get elevated.
Oh and wouldn't all of those tough rappers hate it.
If the nerdcore rose up and got elevated?
We consider the possibleness of this not overstated.

[MC Frontalot]
And I know that "possibleness" is not a cromulent word;
every syllable injected is intended to be the one you heard
(an absurd juxtaposition of mission and goal).
Frontalot: about to roll
his diploma up tight and smoke it.
Nerdcore's about to sit there 'til you poke it.
Wanna prod it? See if it'll kick?
While the smart kids calculate the hip-hop shit?
Got a vast network of subversives and criminals
who sit in front the screens, all heedless of ridicule.
These days the complexion cleared up but the rhymin' remains.
Still ain't nobody know my name
and I think the same thought with great regularity:
that I'm the best MC that I can bear to be
and I'm scared to be either doper or dorkier.
Bound for the high road even if it looks forkier...

Nerdcore could rise up, it could get elevated.
Oh and wouldn't all of those tough rappers hate it.
If the nerdcore rose up and got elevated?
We consider the possibleness of this not overstated.
Nerdcore could rise up, it could get elevated.
Oh and wouldn't all of those tough rappers hate it.
If the nerdcore rose up and got elevated?
We consider the possibleness of this not overstated.

Overall Meaning

The song "Nerdcore Rising" by MC Frontalot is an anthem for the growing subculture of nerdy hip-hop artists who are taking the genre by storm. The song begins by acknowledging that "Nerdcore used to be just a made-up word" and that many MCs were hesitant to embrace the label. However, MC Frontalot and his crew are proud to be part of this movement, as they deliver hits that give their nerdy fans "spectacular fits."


The song celebrates the unique talents and perspectives of nerdy artists. MC Frontalot boasts about his ability to compile rhymes with "no error" and mocks the "slipshod rap stylings of the hip kids." Later, Jesse Dangerously proclaims that nerdcore artists like them are "dead ringers for the lone gunmen" from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and that they have "the combined military might of the Girl Guides." Even MC Hawking, the parody rapper who sings through a voice synthesizer, claims to have "more game than a 2600" and vows to "exterminate" anyone who doubts the rise of nerdcore.


The song concludes by insisting that "Nerdcore could rise up, it could get elevated" and that the "possibleness of this [is] not overstated." The artists are confident in their abilities and hopeful that the rest of the world will come to appreciate and respect their unique contributions to the hip-hop scene.


Line by Line Meaning

Nerdcore used to be just a made-up word
In the past, the term 'nerdcore' was not widely recognized or accepted.


MCs shied away from belief; rest assured: they sleep hard no longer.
Rappers were hesitant to embrace nerdcore, but now they are fully embracing it.


We deliver the hits that give the kids with the spectacles spectacular fits!
Our music resonates with nerdy individuals, leaving them ecstatic.


I seen one nerd foam at the mouth in his glee
I witnessed a nerd getting extremely excited and ecstatic.


And now the heezy we's off don't babble 300 baud
We've progressed and are no longer limited by slow communication technology.


I get no error while compiling my rhyme. The slipshod rap stylings of the hip kids continue to vex
My rap flows smoothly without any mistakes, while other rappers' sloppy styles frustrate me.


They get sex, money, power, but their jams are like flecks of sea foam against the great reef of my boredom.
Although popular rappers have fame and fortune, their music fails to interest me.


I seen 'em trying to act cool; ignored 'em.
I've observed these rappers attempting to be cool, but I disregard them.


Scored some geeked out beats and a mic.
I acquired some nerdy, technologically-themed beats and a microphone.


Some jugglers I kick it with don't even know I rap — it's alright.
Even my friends who are into juggling are unaware that I am a rapper, but that's okay.


'Cause soon the whole nerdcore will congregate in culmination of the monkey going acaudate.
In the near future, the entire nerdcore community will come together to celebrate and thrive.


We put our styles in the blender and the tape on our spectacles.
We mix and blend different rap styles and embrace our nerdy appearance.


We compile the assembler; we'd each make a respectable Egon Spengler.
We skillfully compile our music and become as respectable as the iconic character Egon Spengler from Ghostbusters.


Your despicable, heckling, snide remarks make it all the more delectable
Your disrespectful and snide comments only make our success more satisfying.


We apply the baddest flow to limericks, and that is no mere rhetoric.
We bring our exceptional rap skills to limericks, and this is not just empty talk.


We mop the shop floor with rappers who romanticize their third eyes when we've got four each
We effortlessly outperform rappers who boast about their 'third eye' enlightenment while we possess even greater perception and skill.


We exceed your reach, we're world wide webslingers with the combined military might of the Girl Guides.
We surpass your capabilities; we are skilled worldwide internet users with the collective strength of the Girl Guides.


Dead ringers for the lone gunmen, or maybe Jonathan, Andrew and Warren from season six of BtVS, we're geniuses and we're devious.
We resemble the characters Jonathan, Andrew, and Warren from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and like them, we are intelligent and cunning.


We're seen as fresh on the BBS where we write graf in ASCII files with nasty styles and blinking blocks, this ain't your father's Lincoln Logs!
Our creative and unique artwork is highly regarded on internet bulletin board systems (BBS), where we create graphical designs using text and symbols. This is an innovative approach that differs greatly from traditional toys like Lincoln Logs.


The Frontalot ownz j00, and Stephen Hawking r0x0rs.
MC Frontalot dominates and excels, just like Stephen Hawking.


We're not even talking solely to cats with argyle in their sock drawers.
We are not exclusively addressing people who wear argyle socks.


Our styles got the top score spot, yours did not, sorry!
Our rap styles have reached the peak position and achieved success, while yours have not.


Stick to the shockwave games, lickin' shots at the top forty!
You should stick to playing online shockwave games and aim your criticism at mainstream music.


I made my own Doom .WADs, dickwad, My own sprites and .mus files, I stayed home nights...
I created my custom levels for the game Doom, including my own graphics and music files. I prefer spending my nights at home doing nerdy activities.


Nerd: when you say it you best say it with awe 'cause I'm the type of nerd that will bust your jaw.
When you mention the word 'nerd,' you should say it with respect because I'm the kind of nerd who won't hesitate to physically confront you.


A nerdcore player, I've paid my dues, got lowered suspension and chromed out shoes.
I'm an experienced nerdcore artist who has worked hard and earned respect. I have modified my car with a lowered suspension and fancy chrome shoes.


Hear ye, hear ye, in case you ain't heard, 20-aught-5 be the year of the nerd.
Listen up, everyone! In case you haven't heard, the year 2005 is declared as the year of the nerd.


Nerdcore's gonna be crazy large, and we the N.I.C. bitch, the Nerds In Charge.
Nerdcore music will become immensely popular, and we, the Nerds In Charge, will be leading the way.


We bust more rhymes than Theodor Geisel did, got more game than a 2600.
We create more rap verses than Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) did, and our gaming skills surpass those of the Atari 2600 console.


For punk MCs who playa-hate, we got one word: EXTERMINATE!
To those rappers who disrespect us, we have a simple message: 'exterminate!'


Just a matter of time before we're household names, so you best suck up now before fortune and fame put our asses out of reach of your quivering lips.
It's only a matter of time before we become widely recognized and famous. You should show respect and admiration now before our success makes us unreachable to you.


As we ride to the top on a nerdcore tip.
We are steadily progressing and achieving success in the nerdcore music genre.


And I know that 'possibleness' is not a cromulent word; every syllable injected is intended to be the one you heard.
I am aware that 'possibleness' is not a recognized word, but I intentionally used it for emphasis and to ensure it catches your attention.


Frontalot: about to roll his diploma up tight and smoke it.
I am about to disregard my educational qualifications and pursue my passion for music without hesitation.


Nerdcore's about to sit there 'til you poke it. Wanna prod it? See if it'll kick?
Nerdcore music will wait until you take notice. Do you want to challenge it and see its power?


While the smart kids calculate the hip-hop shit?
While intelligent individuals analyze traditional hip-hop music, we present a unique alternative.


Got a vast network of subversives and criminals who sit in front the screens, all heedless of ridicule.
We have a large community of rebellious and unconventional individuals who spend hours in front of their screens, undeterred by mockery.


These days the complexion cleared up but the rhymin' remains.
Although our physical appearance may have improved, our passion for rhyming and creating music remains the same.


Still ain't nobody know my name and I think the same thought with great regularity: that I'm the best MC that I can bear to be and I'm scared to be either doper or dorkier.
Despite my lack of mainstream recognition, I constantly remind myself that I am the best rapper that I can be. However, I am hesitant to be even more impressive or embrace a stronger nerdy persona.


Bound for the high road even if it looks forkier...
I am determined to follow the path of success and excellence, even if it appears challenging or uncertain.




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