Rap Ambush
MF Doom Lyrics
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roll through, BRAAT!
old to the new knows who holds the hat
custom tailor-fitted, head stayed same size
big since first born, well-spitted game-wise
same guy, same disguise, sick aim eyes
stare at thick dame thighs, click, claim prize
and the lucky contestant was sent a whole year supply of buckets of yucky excrement
flipped the humvee, impact was limb-nubbing
camera-man wig back, gunners screaming "incoming!"
RPG, rhyme propelled grenade
time to yell, scramble for cover in the shade
bright as the mid-day sun, then it fade
darkness come quick, some run and get sprayed
rot dead, hot lead, it's rainin'
left 'em with they brains kicked in with they trainin'
dragged the remains into the open by the bootstraps
dog-tag attached to explosive human booby traps
where's air support? ears ringin', mortars whistlin'
blood-shot vision, afterthought: abort mission
too little too late as the last man gush
took no prisoners, mush, RAP AMBUSH!
In "Rap Ambush," MF DOOM explores the theme of war and violence in the context of the rap game. The opening lines, "who told you dat? roll through, BRAAT!" suggest a sudden and unexpected attack, much like a military ambush. The following lines, "old to the new knows who holds the hat custom tailor-fitted, head stayed same size big since first born, well-spitted game-wise," suggest that the rapper is confident in his abilities and knows who is in charge. He is well-prepared like a soldier in battle.
DOOM's familiarity with violence is further conveyed in the lines "same guy, same disguise, sick aim eyes stare at thick dame thighs, click, claim prize and the lucky contestant was sent a whole year supply of buckets of yucky excrement." The allusion to a gruesome punishment for a lost battle shows DOOM's no-nonsense approach to rap battles. He is quick to take down his opponent with a click of his rhyme and claim his victory with ease.
As the verses progress, DOOM's language becomes more violent and graphic, as he describes the explosive impact of his lyrics, "RPG, rhyme propelled grenade time to yell, scramble for cover in the shade bright as the mid-day sun, then it fade." The imagery used in the song is incredibly vivid and highlights DOOM's unique talent for storytelling.
Overall, "Rap Ambush" is a fast-paced, violent track that explores the theme of war and competition in the rap game. DOOM's skillful wordplay and vivid imagery make this a standout track in his discography.
Line by Line Meaning
who told you dat?
Who informed you of this information?
roll through, BRAAT!
Come through quickly and loudly.
old to the new knows who holds the hat
Those who have been around recognize who is in control.
custom tailor-fitted, head stayed same size
My success has not changed who I am as a person.
big since first born, well-spitted game-wise
I've been talented and knowledgeable since birth, especially in the realm of music.
same guy, same disguise, sick aim eyes
I am consistent in my art, and my vision for it is unparalleled.
stare at thick dame thighs, click, claim prize
I am focused on women's bodies, particularly their thighs, and seek to win them over with my charm.
and the lucky contestant was sent a whole year supply of buckets of yucky excrement
My detractors will face the consequences of crossing me, in a disgustingly fitting manner.
digital format, provide the rom, ride calm, flow is like a roadside bomb
My raps are like a sudden and explosive force, delivered through digital means with ease.
flipped the humvee, impact was limb-nubbing
My words are powerful enough to flip a military vehicle, leaving my opponents disabled and powerless.
camera-man wig back, gunners screaming "incoming!"
My presence is so intense that even the cameraman and armed guards are taken aback by my performance.
RPG, rhyme propelled grenade
My rhymes are like a grenade, exploding on those who dare to stand against me.
time to yell, scramble for cover in the shade
It's time to run and seek shelter, for my forces are too strong to fight against.
bright as the mid-day sun, then it fade
My brilliance is unmatched, yet it is fleeting.
darkness come quick, some run and get sprayed
Those who try to run from me will only meet a worse fate.
rot dead, hot lead, it's rainin'
Those who fall before me will rot away, and I will continue to deliver hot and deadly verses.
left 'em with they brains kicked in with they trainin'
I have defeated them in a way that not only physically harms them, but mentally as well.
dragged the remains into the open by the bootstraps
I have triumphed over my enemies to the point where I can flaunt their remains with ease.
dog-tag attached to explosive human booby traps
I am so dangerous that even my victims' possessions are deadly.
where's air support? ears ringin', mortars whistlin'
My power is so great that even the military cannot stop me.
blood-shot vision, afterthought: abort mission
Those who dare to stand against me will be filled with fear and regret, and will ultimately fail.
too little too late as the last man gush
It is too late for my enemies, for they are already defeated.
took no prisoners, mush, RAP AMBUSH!
I have emerged victorious in this battle, taking no prisoners and delivering a deadly ambush through my raps.
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