All Caps
Madvillain (Daniel Dumile and Madlib) Lyrics
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Daily told the people "You can call me Your Majesty!"
Keep your battery charged
You know it won't stick, yo
And it's not his fault you kick slow
Should've let your trick 'ho chick hold your sick glow
Plus nobody couldn't do nothin' once he let the brick go
And you know I know that's a bunch of snow
Peep the slow cutter
As he utter the calm flow (Your mother)
Don't talk about my moms, yo
Sometimes he rhyme quick, sometimes he rhyme slow
Or vice versa
Whip up a slice of nice verse pie
Hit it on the first try
Villain: the worst guy
Spot hot tracks like spot a pair of fat asses
Shots of the scotch from out of square shot glasses
And he won't stop 'til he got the masses
And show 'em what they know not through flows of hot molasses
Do it like the robot to headspin to boogaloo
Took a few minutes to convince the average bug-a-boo
It's ugly, like look at you
It's a damn shame
Just remember ALL CAPS when you spell the man name
And you know it like a poet, like baby doll
I bet she tried to say she gave me her all, she played ball
All bets off! The Villain got the dice rigged
And they say he accosted the man with the sliced wig
Allegedly; the investigation is still ongoing
In this pesky nation he gots the best con flowin'
The pot doubles, now they really got troubles
Madman never go *pop!* like snot bubbles
In the song "All Caps" by Madvillain, MF Doom is boasting about his skills as a rapper, proclaiming himself as king and demanding respect. He refers to himself as "Your Majesty" and advises others to keep their "battery charged." He also criticizes other rappers, suggesting they should have let someone else handle their affairs. He boasts of his ability to craft rhymes quickly or slowly and how he is able to spot the best tracks. He also mentions his love for scotch and his commitment to show the masses something new and exciting.
Despite his confidence, Doom does not shy away from darker themes. He references a man with a sliced wig, which is allegedly linked to a violent incident. The ongoing investigation causes the pot to double, creating more problems for everyone involved. The song concludes on a somber note, with Doom saying that he never goes "pop!" like snot bubbles, implying he is invincible, but also suggesting that the listener could be easily defeated.
Line by Line Meaning
So nasty that it's probably somewhat of a travesty having me
I'm so sick that it's almost a crime to have me perform
Daily told the people "You can call me Your Majesty!"
I demand respect from my fans and followers, like royalty
Keep your battery charged
Make sure you're always ready and prepared, especially for what's to come
You know it won't stick, yo
You already know that what you're trying to do won't work or be successful
And it's not his fault you kick slow
Don't blame me for your lack of skills or talent
Should've let your trick 'ho chick hold your sick glow
You should have let your girlfriend show off your weak skills, instead of trying to do it yourself
Plus nobody couldn't do nothin' once he let the brick go
Once I start doing what I do, nobody can stop me or interfere
And you know I know that's a bunch of snow
I know that's a lie and you know it too
The beat is so butter
The instrumental track is so smooth and perfect
Peep the slow cutter
Notice the laid-back, yet precise rhyming style
As he utter the calm flow (Your mother)
As I smoothly deliver these rhymes (which are so good, they make your mother proud)
Don't talk about my moms, yo
Don't disrespect my family or bring them into the conversation
Sometimes he rhyme quick, sometimes he rhyme slow
I can change my rhyming style at any time, to match the beat or my mood
Or vice versa
Or the other way around
Whip up a slice of nice verse pie
Create a perfect, delicious flow of rhymes
Hit it on the first try
Make it work flawlessly the first time
Villain: the worst guy
I'm the baddest and most dangerous rapper in the game
Spot hot tracks like spot a pair of fat asses
I can easily recognize great instrumental tracks, just like I can spot attractive women
Shots of the scotch from out of square shot glasses
Drinking straight shots of high-quality scotch, even from unconventional glasses
And he won't stop 'til he got the masses
I won't quit until I've won over and have the support of the entire audience
And show 'em what they know not through flows of hot molasses
Teach them something new and impressive, through my smooth and fluid rhyming style
Do it like the robot to headspin to boogaloo
Dance and move like a robot, then do classic breakdance moves like a headspin and the boogaloo
Took a few minutes to convince the average bug-a-boo
It took me a short amount of time to impress and win over the average, doubtful listener
It's ugly, like look at you
The situation is bad or unattractive, just like the listener's appearance
It's a damn shame
It's really unfortunate and regrettable
Just remember ALL CAPS when you spell the man name
Make sure to write my name in all capital letters to show respect and emphasize my greatness
And you know it like a poet, like baby doll
You know it very well, like a skilled wordsmith or a beautiful woman
I bet she tried to say she gave me her all, she played ball
I bet a woman tried to claim she gave me her all or was committed to me, but it wasn't true - she was just pretending
All bets off! The Villain got the dice rigged
Anything goes when I'm in control - I control the outcome, like I'm rolling loaded dice
And they say he accosted the man with the sliced wig
Rumor has it that I attacked a man with a very distinctive and unusual hairstyle
Allegedly; the investigation is still ongoing
It's just a claim at this point and the authorities are still looking into it
In this pesky nation he gots the best con flowin'
In this tricky and difficult world, I have the smoothest and most convincing way of speaking
The pot doubles, now they really got troubles
The stakes just got higher and the risks are greater, so they're in even more trouble
Madman never go *pop!* like snot bubbles
I'm too skilled and too experienced to fail or disappear quickly, like a snot bubble popping
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@jaket8547
So nasty that it's probably somewhat of a travesty having me
Daily told the people "You can call me Your Majesty!"
Keep your battery charged
You know it won't stick, yo
And it's not his fault you kick slow
Should've let your trick 'ho chick hold your sick glow
Plus nobody couldn't do nothin' once he let the brick go
And you know I know that's a bunch of snow
The beat is so butter
Peep the slow cutter
As he utter the calm flow (Your mother)
Don't talk about my moms, yo
Sometimes he rhyme quick, sometimes he rhyme slow
Or vice versa
Whip up a slice of nice verse pie
Hit it on the first try
Villain: the worst guy
Spot hot tracks like spot a pair of fat asses
Shots of the scotch from out of square shot glasses
And he won't stop 'til he got the masses
And show 'em what they know not through flows of hot molasses
Do it like the robot to headspin to boogaloo
Took a few minutes to convince the average bug-a-boo
It's ugly, like look at you
It's a damn shame
Just remember ALL CAPS when you spell the man name
And you know it like a poet, like baby doll
I bet she tried to say she gave me her all, she played ball
All bets off! The Villain got the dice rigged
And they say he accosted the man with the sliced wig
Allegedly, the investigation is still ongoing
In this pesky nation he gots the best con flowin'
The pot doubles, now they really got troubles
Madman never go pop like snot bubbles
@KentuckyFriedChildren
Easter Eggs:
0:40 - As he says "The beat is so Butter", the Advertisement in the lower right corner says "Do you believe in BUTTER?"
0:44 - The form is filled out with the words currently being rapped. Also, The man on the advertisement sticks his hands up when DOOM says "Don't talk about my moms yo"
0:50 - The graffiti on the wall says "STOP NIXON"
0:56 - The Ray from the Gun burns the paper, and we can see 0:48 through the hole.
1:28 - The man in the apartment looks down through the hole at 1:30
1:31 - One of the song names is "Never Gonna Give"
1:35 - The text under the children are quotes from the song
@jonathandigennaro
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@Kanoa_Stibbard
Some time he rhyme quick, sometime he rhyme slow..
@thecritic3959
Your Mother
@vibrantdragon3123
Joe mama
@Joe-ww8uw
@@Kanoa_Stibbard vice versa
Whip up a slice of nice verse pie
@Kanoa_Stibbard
@@Joe-ww8uw Hit it on the first try
Villain: the worst guy
@mechudo8748
MF DOOM: Makes entire song about how his name is spelt in all caps
Grammys: mf doom
@flaviahidalgo7376
Deadass yo 🤦🏽♀️
@SeekerGoldstone
It only JUST occured to me that not only is his name spelled with capital letters... but also, all of his history is fictional. Its "all caps". They made it all up in the lab.
@user-iv4fs2ch2u
@@SeekerGoldstone Super interesting slang connection there, you're so right! Love this additional level of meaning you've discovered/added. Props!