Put Your Quarters Up
MF Doom Lyrics

Trapped in a deadly video game
Feeling stuck and unable to escape a dangerous and challenging situation

With just one man
Facing the challenges alone, without support or assistance

Put your quarter up, I got first (Sluggo)
Asserting dominance and claiming the first turn in the game

And I'm the type of customer
Identifying oneself as a unique and demanding player in the game

That orders the works (as he smirks)
Expecting and enjoying the full experience of the game, with a sense of satisfaction

Not the same as any, I run the game of plenty
Being different and standing out from others, having control and power in the game

I buy my nickels from a dime who
Obtaining smaller items or advantages from someone more valuable or influential

Goes by the name of Penny
Referring to the person who provides these benefits as Penny

The Last Starfighter
Drawing comparison to the artist of the movie 'The Last Starfighter', suggesting being a hero or skilled player in the game

Searching for the Starfucker
Seeking achievement or victory in the game, referred to as Starfucker

The drunk parallel parker
Comparing oneself to someone who is not skilled or in control, but still manages to navigate difficult situations

Thank God for car bumpers
Expressing gratitude for having protection or support to recover from mistakes or accidents

Another day, shot in the head and buried
Describing the feeling of defeat or failure in the game, being metaphorically killed and hidden

While your wifey tries to convince me
Being pursued by someone else's romantic partner, potentially for attention or validation

That she shouldn't have got married
Implied regret about the person's marriage, suggesting dissatisfaction or attraction to the singer

From the Galaga bugs to the amateur thugs
Referencing various characters or opponents encountered in the game, ranging from simple bugs to unskilled adversaries

To the punk rock chicks that
Including the rebellious, tough women who may not be able to handle the artist's affection or intensity

Can't handle my hugs
Highlighting the singer's strong and overwhelming embrace, potentially causing discomfort or unease

I'll be standin upon the web
Asserting dominance and control over the virtual or metaphorical web within the game

Born out of a thought
Originating from the artist's mind or imagination, emphasizing creativity and uniqueness

Where the spider makes her bed out
Creating a home or safe space within the game, incorporating elements of the spider's web

Of the carcasses she caught
Referring to defeated opponents as the spider's prey, symbolizing the artist's victories

Ayo, she's got that good head
Complimenting someone's sexual skills or expertise

Me I got dandruff
Acknowledging one's own imperfections or flaws, contrasting them with the previous line's praise

She wears a smile and, me, I wear handcuffs
Highlighting the stark difference in demeanor or emotional state between the singer and someone else, suggesting an imbalance or vulnerability

Yo wait a minute savior
Addressing someone who is expected to save or rescue, potentially calling out their inability to do so

How about a little truth
Requesting honesty or transparency in the situation, challenging any illusions or deceptions

You couldn't save yourself if you had
Asserting that the person being addressed is incapable of saving their own self, even with additional external resources

A cape and a phonebooth
Referencing traditional superhero imagery and emphasizing the person's inability to save themselves

The roof is on fire, the floor is underwater
Describing chaos or extreme situations, emphasizing the overwhelming and disastrous nature of the game

The fish ignored the bait and ate the bobber
Highlighting unexpected or ironic outcomes in the game, where the usual strategy fails and backfires

And as God hovers up above
Referring to a higher power or authority overseeing the events of the game

The highway and the chopper
Including elements of speed and danger, symbolizing the challenges and obstacles faced in the game

I'm down here writing songs for her daughter
While others are preoccupied with bigger or more important matters, the artist is focused on a more personal or intimate connection

(Is that your quarter?)
Questioning the ownership or responsibility of a particular resource in the game

Put your quarter up, brother
Encouraging someone to participate and engage in the game, showing camaraderie or support

My underhanded summerjam escaped with a free
Describing a sneaky or clever move that allowed the singer to avoid consequences or gain an advantage

Game in my back pocket
Referring to having a strategy or hidden resource readily available

The ego and the muddy gear leapt
The singer's self-importance and their imperfect or messy state clash or collide

Clear off the concrete valley
Escaping from a confined or limiting environment, seeking freedom or open space

To murder silhouettes with a budget
Eliminating opponents or challenges with limited or scarce resources, emphasizing efficiency and skill

That have me bummin' cigarettes
Expressing a state of dependency or addiction to something, using cigarettes as a metaphor for a coping mechanism

My soul stuck in a mudpit absorbing anchors
Feeling trapped or weighed down by burdens or negative influences, hindering personal growth or progress

With a y-shaped water stick
Using a unique or unconventional tool or approach to navigate or overcome obstacles

And five great venoms
Referring to formidable opponents or challenges in the game, requiring careful strategy and preparation

Caught it at the dog door by a
Being caught or discovered in a vulnerable or exposed position, possibly by an unexpected adversary

Sideways phantom with a
A mysterious or elusive presence that is not straightforward or easily understood

Swift attitude problem
Describing someone with a quick and confrontational disposition or behavior

Knuckling up with a carbon
Engaging in a physical confrontation or fight, using a carbon-based substance as a metaphor for the singer's strength or resilience

Based common guarding goblin i'm drowsy
Facing a persistent and aggressive opponent, feeling tired or weary from the ongoing struggle

Who drifted by the lousy
Encountering or dealing with unimpressive or disappointing circumstances or individuals

Virgin Mary night light
Referencing a religious artifact associated with protection or comfort, symbolizing a sense of safety or solace

Luminants that blew a kiss to sin
Alluring or tempting influences or experiences that entice one to engage in immoral or wrongful behavior

Would've said 'Count me in' but
The singer considers participating in these sinful or tempting activities, but ultimately decides against it

Just couldn't afford the bounty
Unable to pay or bear the consequences or price of engaging in the tempting or sinful activities

I'll do the deed myself before
Taking matters into one's own hands and completing a task or action independently, without relying on others

The second leaping sheep even got counted
Acting swiftly and decisively, preventing someone or something from completing an action or achieving a goal

Multiple tasking
Juggling or handling multiple demands or responsibilities simultaneously

Drastic unsocialable captain gasping
Being in a position of leadership or authority, but feeling overwhelmed or disconnected from others

Jay Gatsby the great bashing
Referencing the character Jay Gatsby from 'The Great Gatsby', representing a lavish or extravagant lifestyle that may be admired or aspired to

Open the plastic backspins
Using a plastic case or container to reveal or access something valuable or significant

Strapped with a plague and a cocktail napkin
Being prepared for a challenging or detrimental situation, using unconventional or makeshift resources

Wrapped in oragami dragon fashion
Presenting oneself or one's actions in an intricate or impressive manner, like a folded paper dragon

Flashed in a effort to smash your pattern
Displaying or demonstrating something unexpected or disruptive, aimed at disrupting the opponent's strategy or approach

Pen magnanimous to say a little
Using a generous or grandiose writing tool or method to convey a small or concise message

On this ancient foundation
Building upon or referencing existing knowledge or tradition, recognizing the historical context or significance of one's actions

They found na-tions running
Discovering and observing groups or societies operating and functioning smoothly

Bases for nickeltips
Creating the foundation or structure for small rewards or gains

Coordinate the zoning and the
Organizing and managing the designated areas or territories within the game, ensuring efficiency and control

Speeders trickle drips out
Controlling and regulating the flow or movement of fast-paced elements within the game

I'll skip town once these
Planning to leave or escape once certain conditions or circumstances are met

Upright citizens sit down
Seeing others conform or settle for mediocrity, highlighting the artist's unwillingness to do the same

Uh yo, yo, I go next, put your quarter up
Asserting one's turn and readiness to play, encouraging others to prepare for their participation

For bets, put your daughter up
Asking others to wager or place a bet, jokingly suggesting putting their own family members or loved ones at stake

MF is sorta corrupt
Identifying oneself as MF (possibly referring to MF DOOM) and acknowledging a tendency towards dishonesty or questionable behavior

Not to be confused with the
Making a clear distinction between oneself and someone or something else, emphasizing uniqueness or individuality

Fake fly raw sound still the one who used to
Despite imitations or attempts to replicate, the artist remains the original and authentic source of a certain sound or style

Take your high score down
Successfully defeating or surpassing the achievements or milestones set by others

With more rhymes than germs a spitball carry
Possessing an extensive repertoire of rhymes or lyrics, emphasizing abundance and infectiousness

As it fly through the air like Pitfall Harry
Comparing the delivery or impact of the rhymes to the movement of a character named Pitfall Harry, suggesting agility and precision

Shit y'all fairies take a loss like Slobodan
Referring to others as weak or incompetent, highlighting their vulnerability to defeat or failure

This goes out to man, woman
Dedicating the following statement or proclamation to all individuals, irrespective of gender

And child from Robotron before the end
Including everyone, regardless of age, referencing the arcade game 'Robotron 2084' as a symbol of unity or togetherness

I save the world like Defender
Drawing parallels between the artist and the character Defender, positioning oneself as a hero or savior

There's no time for curling up
Emphasizing the need to remain active and engaged, rather than withdrawing or retreating

To hurl from a bender
Avoiding or abstaining from excessive indulgence or self-destructive behavior

Like back when your last five
Referencing a past time or era, specifically when the person had limited resources or funds

Never went to weed
Explaining how the person used their limited resources or funds, likely for something other than drugs

More likely on like twenty
Suggesting that the person utilized their resources or funds for a different purpose, possibly referring to purchasing additional game tokens

Rounds of Centipede
Engaging in numerous rounds or sessions of the game Centipede, implying a fondness or dedication to playing

If it go fast or slow, no mattering
Regardless of the pace or speed of the game, it holds no significance or importance

The flow down pat like the ole Acro pattern
Having a well-practiced or perfected flow, likening it to a familiar and established pattern in the game

Those need to learn the technique, take heed
Encouraging others to pay attention and learn from the artist's technique or approach

Note and switch like Spy Hunter when
Adapting and changing strategies or tactics similar to the game Spy Hunter, known for its versatile gameplay

He psst to the speedboat
Referring to a specific action or event in the game where the character alerts or signals the speedboat