Mr. Mike is a rapper from Houston, TX. He was also a very dominant member of the group, South Circle.Mr. Mike - Wicked Wayz his debut solo album and it was released in 1996 on Suave House Records. Production was provided by the one and only T-Mix. The beats are G-Funk influenced and contain some solid bass and sampling. Lyrically, Mike has a great flow. He is very deep and rich with word play. Guest appearances are by Ice Cube, 8-Ball & MJG, Nola, E-A-Ski, O.C., Christion and Nina Creque. A dope record altogether, it does not have a bad track. Mr. Mike went on to release albums through out the 1990's and the early 2000's. Since then he has retired from the rap game.
Underground
Mr. Mike Lyrics
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I'm, I'm an
Rumor has it I'm an underground king
All I give a fuck about is money
And when I got it, I don't give a fuck about it
It's outlandish, I take for granted what God granted
My countertop granite, my house is outstanding
Feelin' inside out as I pop Xanax
Watching myself on TV
In order to get to the TV I had to go through the proper channels
I don't rock the flannel, I rock the Air Max, Atmos and camo
They call me the Benz owner, I put Lorenzo's on it
Then go and pick a chick up, bone it and friend zone her
Soon as I see her wake up, I be fuckin' her raw
If she a B or an A cup, make her fuck in a bra
Let's get it goin', got a dyke in the closet
I'm sure she enjoyin', I kill verses in return for it
A eulogy is borin', for you to be informed
I'm a chore and my circle change more than a European coin
Once the kill has begun, you realize
I'm the illest, the realest is Pimp C, and the trillest is Bun
I'm definitely best at gun rap, gun wrap
I put you on my recipe list
I put you on the treadmill accessory less like run that, run that
Detroit nigga, I destroy niggas in general
I deploy niggas to generally destroy niggas' regimes
So rumor has it I'm an underground king
From underground, a number one, I don't get it
I still be in Civics, it's one of my bitcHes', I grew witH the clip
And I'm known for the stripping, unload 'til I end it
Put ten in a tank, 10 mil' in my bank, I'm more real tHan you tHink
Buy a bitcH some High Heels, a small purse and a sHank
Some wet naps, a little skirt to insert tHrough a sHape
I'm in the gun wraps, I say tHem gun raps, I brougHt tHe guns back
And sHowin' gang tats
And wHen I wrote tHis Had every H capped
You know tHem Hoovers 'bout it, 'bout it, I serve bullets
And narcotics, the cops watcHin', still poppin'
A gang member, pitcHin' rock, every car on the block
No antennas, just a body, myself and my own Hitta
I'm Top Dawg, you cat litter
Denied a million tHrougH a text, I'm a real nigga
From Heaven to the lowest of devils
Spit every bar for the rebels
My wardrobe to startin' trouble: orange rags
Bucket Hats, even be witH my stunt double
My life is either jail or oxy in my cotton
You lookin' pale and so it's gon' be for the knockin'
[?] 45, it's only 3 options
I'm second to none, I shoot 'til I won, gun bigger than Bun
Take more tHan your lung, pop, pop, pop
Convert to a Hearse, get a new top dropped, yawk yawk
Murder music, jump out of Buicks
Nobody movin' or I squeeze on it
Before I get a crown, I bleed on it
An underground king sippin' my lean
You know I double my profit because I triple my beam
You niggas stop with the topics and all this fussin' and arguin'
Ain't it clear to your optics that I would go through a squadron?
Cause I'm as violent and vicious as killin' Christians and Christians
On the eve of a Christmas, say we got sick and sadistic
I'm talkin' tangled and twisted, this shit was terror-terrific
We killed the hubby and kiddies, murdered the dog and the misses
And made the maid do the dishes, now she sleep with the fishes
Now that sucka rapper's dead, I assume my position
In the place, a king, on the throne is where I'm sittin'
Yeah, the iron throne is mailed with the metal microphone
Hey, let the rats and the mice know Killer Mike is home
Cause Killer is iller than all the killas they know
My past is good, I land a rock at my show
Before I go, rest in peace to Dilla fosho
Slum lord with a mic cord in a slum village on a slum tour
Through every ghetto I carry the heavy metal
Just in case a shovel is needed when arguments are settled
Mama get rose petals
That's it, finito, no chatter, the matter settled
I got your bitch, I got some head, she got stilettos
Lyrically I'm literally a bad mothafucka
[?] my technique, and my swag a tad butler, mothafucka
The song "Underground" by Killer Mike is a representation of the rapper's identity and lifestyle as an underground king who is obsessed with money and material possessions. Throughout the song, Mike emphasizes his disregard for wealth once he acquires it, indicating that he takes his blessings for granted. He also highlights his preference for flashy cars, beautiful women, and luxurious houses. Despite claiming to be an underground artist, he makes a reference to being on TV, which he obtained through "proper channels," an allusion to the fact he's not that underground.
Furthermore, Killer Mike talks about his inclination towards violence and his willingness to use guns to defend himself, a common theme in the genre of gangsta rap. The artist boasts about his ability to write gun rap, and his gun is bigger than the late Pimp C, a Texas rapper known for his street anthems. Aside from his tough talk, Killer Mike emphasizes the importance of his community through the mention of his relationships with those he grew up with and calls out those who have betrayed his loyalty.
Overall, Killer Mike uses the lyrics of "Underground" to explore his image as an underground king and his obsession with money, luxury, and violence. He emphasizes his status as a gangsta rap icon while also exposing his vulnerability and the hardships he endured while growing up in the underground hip hop scene.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm an
I am
I'm, I'm an
I am, I am
Rumor has it I'm an underground king
People say that I am a king in the underground music scene
All I give a fuck about is money
Money is the only thing I care about
And when I got it, I don't give a fuck about it
Even when I have money, I don't value it
It's outlandish, I take for granted what God granted
I don't appreciate the blessings that God has given me
My countertop granite, my house is outstanding
I have luxurious things, like a granite countertop and an amazing house
While I'm standing inside of it
I'm feeling empty and hollow even though I have everything
Feelin' inside out as I pop Xanax
I feel emotionally empty and rely on drugs like Xanax to numb myself
Watching myself on TV
Watching my own success and fame on television
In order to get to the TV I had to go through the proper channels
I had to work my way up and follow the right steps to achieve success
I don't rock the flannel, I rock the Air Max, Atmos and camo
I don't dress in ordinary clothes, I wear expensive sneakers and camouflage
They call me the Benz owner, I put Lorenzo's on it
I own a Mercedes-Benz and I added expensive rims to it
Then go and pick a chick up, bone it and friend zone her
I casually hook up with girls and then ignore them afterward
Soon as I see her wake up, I be fuckin' her raw
I have sex with her without using protection as soon as she wakes up
If she a B or an A cup, make her fuck in a bra
If she has smaller breasts, I make her have sex while wearing a bra
Let's get it goin', got a dyke in the closet
Let's have a threesome, there's a lesbian hiding in my closet
I'm sure she enjoyin', I kill verses in return for it
She's definitely enjoying it, and I rap really well in exchange for her company
A eulogy is borin', for you to be informed
A funeral speech is boring, but I want to let you know
I'm a chore and my circle change more than a European coin
I'm difficult to handle and the people I associate with change frequently
Once the kill has begun, you realize
Once I start attacking, you'll understand
I'm the illest, the realest is Pimp C, and the trillest is Bun
I'm the best and most talented, but Pimp C and Bun B are also highly respected
I'm definitely best at gun rap, gun wrap
I excel at rapping about guns and violence
I put you on my recipe list
You're now on the list of people I plan to target
I put you on the treadmill accessory less like run that, run that
I make you run on a treadmill without any extra help, like running for your life
Detroit nigga, I destroy niggas in general
I'm from Detroit and I'm known for defeating enemies in general
I deploy niggas to generally destroy niggas' regimes
I send out people to overthrow and destroy the control of others
So rumor has it I'm an underground king
The rumor is true, I am a highly respected figure in the underground music scene
From underground, a number one, I don't get it
I'm confused about how I, someone from the underground scene, became well-known and successful
I still be in Civics, it's one of my bitcHes', I grew witH the clip
I still drive in regular cars (Honda Civics) because I'm humble, and I've been involved in this lifestyle since I was young
And I'm known for the stripping, unload 'til I end it
I'm known for taking off clothes and unloading (firing a gun) until I finish
Put ten in a tank, 10 mil' in my bank, I'm more real tHan you tHink
I put ten bullets in a gun, have 10 million dollars in my bank account, and I'm more authentic than you realize
Buy a bitcH some High Heels, a small purse and a sHank
I spend money buying women high-heeled shoes, small purses, and a weapon
Some wet naps, a little skirt to insert tHrough a sHape
I provide women with wet wipes, a skirt to wear, and an experience that pleases them
I'm in the gun wraps, I say tHem gun raps, I brougHt tHe guns back
I rap about guns and bring back the popularity of gun-related lyrics
And sHowin' gang tats
I proudly display my gang tattoos
And wHen I wrote tHis Had every H capped
When I wrote this, I made sure to capitalize every letter 'H'
You know tHem Hoovers 'bout it, 'bout it, I serve bullets
You should know that the Hoover gang is serious and I'm prepared to shoot bullets
And narcotics, the cops watcHin', still poppin'
I sell drugs and even though the police are watching, I'm still active
A gang member, pitcHin' rock, every car on the block
I'm a member of a gang and selling drugs to every car in the neighborhood
No antennas, just a body, myself and my own Hitta
I don't need anyone's help, I just rely on my own instincts and connections
I'm Top Dawg, you cat litter
I'm the top person in charge, and you're insignificant and irrelevant
Denied a million tHrougH a text, I'm a real nigga
I got rejected over a text message for a million dollars, but I'm still a real and genuine person
From Heaven to the lowest of devils
From the highest point to the lowest point, I cover a wide range of experiences
Spit every bar for the rebels
I rap each verse for those who defy and challenge authority
My wardrobe to startin' trouble: orange rags
My choice of clothing causes controversy and indicates my gang affiliation (wearing orange rags)
Bucket Hats, even be witH my stunt double
I wear bucket hats and even have someone else who looks like me perform dangerous stunts on my behalf
My life is either jail or oxy in my cotton
My life is either spent in prison or heavily reliant on drugs like OxyContin
You lookin' pale and so it's gon' be for the knockin'
You look scared and pale, so I'm going to intimidate and harm you
[?] 45, it's only 3 options
I have a .45 caliber gun, and there are only three possible outcomes
I'm second to none, I shoot 'til I won, gun bigger than Bun
I'm the best and I won't stop shooting until I've won, my gun is more impressive than Bun's (Bun B)
Take more tHan your lung, pop, pop, pop
I'll take more from you than just your life, and I'll shoot repeatedly
Convert to a Hearse, get a new top dropped, yawk yawk
I'll turn your car into a hearse (used for transporting dead bodies) and shoot to make the car's top drop, creating a loud sound
Murder music, jump out of Buicks
My music is filled with violent themes, and I surprise people by suddenly appearing out of Buick cars
Nobody movin' or I squeeze on it
No one should move, or else I'll start shooting
Before I get a crown, I bleed on it
Before I achieve success and recognition, I will go through hardships and make sacrifices
An underground king sippin' my lean
I am a respected and influential figure in the underground music scene, and I enjoy drinking lean (codeine-based drink)
You know I double my profit because I triple my beam
I make a lot of money by engaging in illegal activities and steadily increasing my arsenal of weapons
You niggas stop with the topics and all this fussin' and arguin'
I'm tired of hearing all the unnecessary debates and arguments
Ain't it clear to your optics that I would go through a squadron?
Isn't it obvious to your eyes that I am willing to go through a group of people (squadron) to achieve my goals?
Cause I'm as violent and vicious as killin' Christians and Christians
I am extremely brutal and savage, comparable to the act of killing innocent Christians
On the eve of a Christmas, say we got sick and sadistic
Even on Christmas Eve, I am capable of committing horrific and sadistic acts
I'm talkin' tangled and twisted, this shit was terror-terrific
I'm describing a situation that was chaotic and terrifying
We killed the hubby and kiddies, murdered the dog and the misses
We killed the husband, children, the family dog, and the wife
And made the maid do the dishes, now she sleep with the fishes
We forced the maid to do the household chores, and now she's dead and dumped in the water
Now that sucka rapper's dead, I assume my position
Now that the weak rapper is dead, I take his place as the dominant force in the music industry
In the place, a king, on the throne is where I'm sittin'
I am now the king, sitting on the throne in a position of power
Yeah, the iron throne is mailed with the metal microphone
The metaphorical iron throne, a symbol of power, is forged with the microphone (representing my authority in music)
Hey, let the rats and the mice know Killer Mike is home
I want everyone, even the insignificant people, to know that I, Killer Mike, have returned
Cause Killer is iller than all the killas they know
I, Killer Mike, am more skilled and dangerous than any other killer they are familiar with
My past is good, I land a rock at my show
My personal history is impressive, and I even throw rocks (displaying my strength and dominance) at my own performances
Before I go, rest in peace to Dilla fosho
Before I end, I pay my respects to the late J Dilla (a highly regarded music producer)
Slum lord with a mic cord in a slum village on a slum tour
I am a powerful figure in the slums, with a microphone and a presence in slum neighborhoods
Through every ghetto I carry the heavy metal
I travel through every poor neighborhood with a gun
Just in case a shovel is needed when arguments are settled
I carry a gun in case I need to resort to violence to resolve disputes
Mama get rose petals
I will do what it takes to make my mother happy and give her luxury
That's it, finito, no chatter, the matter settled
That's the end, no more talking, the situation is resolved
I got your bitch, I got some head, she got stilettos
I have your girlfriend, she performed oral sex on me, and she's wearing high heels
Lyrically I'm literally a bad mothafucka
I am truly an exceptional and skilled rapper
[?] my technique, and my swag a tad butler, mothafucka
You should fear my technique and admire my swagger, goddamn it
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RYAN MONTGOMERY, CHRIS MARTIN, ADRIAN GODFREY YOUNGE, QUINCY MATTHEW HANLEY, MICHAEL SANTIAGO RENDER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
black tourmaline
Mr Mike is a legend man he still sounds like he did awesome!!
William Hobbs
Nice one brotha! Big thanks for this and I see you maturing gracefully while keeping it real! Stay relevant*
chronwell1
This is the kinda hiphop we need the summer of 2020 in the time we in !
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I wish i had dis on CD!
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