Batter Up
Murphy Lee Lyrics


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Welcome ladies and gentlemen
This is Mark, oh-Who-gives-a-fuck from '93 TV
This is my co-host, Bob Buttafuoco
(Hey hey guys) Yeah yeah yeah
We got a crowd that's in a frenzy Bob
Let's go down to the announcers for the start of the game

And now, please rise for the singing of our national anthem

I say the fish don't fry in the kitchen
Beans don't burn on the grill (that's right)
It took a whole lot of trying
Just to get up that hill
I said but now we're up in the big leagues
My dirty it's our turn at bat
And just as long as we living, it's Lunatics player
It ain't nothing wrong with that, batter up

I'm the first to swing
Home run with that give-me-what-you-got thing, hot wings
Fuck a dub, smoke an ounce, show me love
Hit the club, me and T-Luv holla what
I put my mack down, she throw a curve ball
She owed Milli smoked that herb and some Llly-bone
She tip-top 'em, Optimo
First base, god living like a worst race
First chase, throw yo' people and yo' kind
Second lesson, smoke that herb and clear yo' mind
It's about time, second base wisdom rhyme
Sitting strong, skipped third base and headed home
Third baseman just don't understand baby what the bong
What the fuck wrong, with this world today
With these girls today, diamonds and pearls the way
You wasn't fucking with me, leave, for the wrap that's in my seed
Now you stays on yo knees cause we's be in the big league
Cause we's be in the big league

I say the fish don't fry in the kitchen
Beans don't burn on the grill (that's right)
It took a whole lot of trying
Just to get up that hill
I said but now we're up in the big leagues
My dirty it's our turn at bat
And just as long as we living, it's Lunatics player
It ain't nothing wrong with that, batter up

Well you should see me now, I'm eating Wheaties now
I'm stealing second and third and looking home peeping greedy now
See me now, people call me speedy now
Known for running the quickest miles
hit and run in any town, any ground
Rules 'fore I hit it, split it, lick it and quit it
And hit it, lick it, did I say lick it, (yeah) fuck it, lick it
Ain't no shame in my game, that normal shit ain't my thing
If I think with my dick then put your mouth on my brain
I maintain through the atmosphere, what we got here
A sucker in fear, hear the roars and the cheers
From the crowd when I take the mile, let me show 'em how
Hit the ball on the ground and make 'em get down

I say the fish don't fry in the kitchen
Beans don't burn on the grill (that's right)
It took a whole lot of trying
Just to get up that hill
I said but now we're up in the big leagues
My dirty it's our turn at bat
And just as long as we living, it's Lunatics player
It ain't nothing wrong with that, batter up

Well this next young batter on deck
He's still in high school (yeah I heard that)
(It's a great day though)
A good high school out in U-City of St. Louis, Missouri
(I think his name's umm, who knows,
Murphey Lee or something)

I want my name not, not said but screamed
I went from fantasies to dreams, dreams to bigger things
I'm like Bennett I been in it since, ninety-three
You can tell cause my L angle 90 degrees
I'ma sixteen year-old school boy, platinum skills
Swear to tell the real, the whole real to make a mill'
I lie little but still, talk straight up like motto
I could tell you something now, you think twice about it tomorrow
I promise, I gets deeper than file cabinets when rapping
Money, money, money, money what's happening
I'm coming up like family members in basements, and I stay bent
Make a milli to play with, buy a building you can pay me
And the 'tic is who I came with
You know how we do, we do, we do, we do, we do, we do

I say the fish don't fry in the kitchen
Beans don't burn on the grill (that's right)
It took a whole lot of trying
Just to get up that hill
I said but now we're up in the big leagues
My dirty it's our turn at bat




And just as long as we living, it's Lunatics player
It ain't nothing wrong with that, batter up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Batter Up" by Murphy Lee and Nelly refer to baseball as a metaphor for success in life. The song starts with an introduction by the hosts of a TV show, followed by the singing of the national anthem. The first verse speaks about the struggles that one has to go through to achieve success, but now that they are in the big leagues, it is their turn to take the bat and hit the ball. The chorus repeats the phrase "batter up," which is a phrase used in baseball to signal the next batter to come to the plate.


The second verse involves Murphy Lee rapping about smoking weed and going to the club with a girl. He uses baseball analogies to describe his interactions with the girl, for example, throwing a curveball or hitting a home run. The third verse is about Nelly's success in the music industry, and he uses baseball imagery to describe his journey from a high school student to a successful rapper. The song ends with the chorus repeated several times, emphasizing the idea that life is like a game of baseball, and everyone has a chance to step up to the plate and make their mark.


Line by Line Meaning

Welcome ladies and gentlemen
We are about to start a game and I am introducing it.


This is Mark, oh-Who-gives-a-fuck from '93 TV
I am Mark, and I don't care what you think or say.


This is my co-host, Bob Buttafuoco
Bob is my co-host for this game.


(Hey hey guys) Yeah yeah yeah
I am getting the crowd's attention with some enthusiasm.


We got a crowd that's in a frenzy Bob
The crowd is excited and pumped up for this game.


Let's go down to the announcers for the start of the game
We are transitioning to the announcers for the start of the game.


And now, please rise for the singing of our national anthem
We are showing respect for our national anthem and asking everyone to stand up.


I say the fish don't fry in the kitchen
I am making a comparison to show that things need to be done correctly.


Beans don't burn on the grill (that's right)
I am giving another example of something that needs to be done correctly.


It took a whole lot of trying
It has been a struggle to get to this point.


Just to get up that hill
We have finally climbed our way to the top of the game.


I said but now we're up in the big leagues
We have made it to the big leagues of this game.


My dirty it's our turn at bat
It's our turn to play and show what we can do.


And just as long as we living, it's Lunatics player
As long as we keep living, we will keep playing and representing Lunatics.


It ain't nothing wrong with that, batter up
There is nothing wrong with being on top and ready to play.


I'm the first to swing
I am the first one to take action and try to hit the ball.


Home run with that give-me-what-you-got thing, hot wings
I am confident in my abilities and ready to hit the ball out of the park.


Fuck a dub, smoke an ounce, show me love
I am asking for support and love while smoking weed.


Hit the club, me and T-Luv holla what
I am asking T-Luv to join me in a night out at the club.


I put my mack down, she throw a curve ball
I am showing off my skills of flirting with a girl who throws me off guard.


She owed Milli smoked that herb and some Llly-bone
The girl who owes Milli is smoking weed and enjoying herself.


She tip-top 'em, Optimo
She is very skilled at rolling blunts with Optimo wraps.


First base, god living like a worst race
I am at the beginning of the game and feeling like the underdog.


First chase, throw yo' people and yo' kind
First, focus on your own people and your own kind before reaching out to others.


Second lesson, smoke that herb and clear yo' mind
Second, unwind and relax by smoking weed to clear your mind.


It's about time, second base wisdom rhyme
It's time to show off our skills and use our wisdom and knowledge to advance in the game.


Sitting strong, skipped third base and headed home
We are confident in our abilities and have skipped third base to head straight home.


Third baseman just don't understand baby what the bong
The third baseman doesn't understand our love for smoking weed.


What the fuck wrong, with this world today
I am frustrated with the state of the world and the negativity in it.


With these girls today, diamonds and pearls the way
I am frustrated with how materialistic some girls are today, focusing on diamonds and pearls instead of real connections.


You wasn't fucking with me, leave, for the wrap that's in my seed
If you weren't supporting me before, leave now that I am on top and successful.


Now you stays on yo knees cause we's be in the big league
Now that we are successful, others are looking up to us and showing respect.


Well you should see me now, I'm eating Wheaties now
I am successful and eating Wheaties, a sign of my success.


I'm stealing second and third and looking home peeping greedy now
I am advancing quickly in the game and looking to score more points.


See me now, people call me speedy now
People recognize my quickness and speed in the game.


Known for running the quickest miles hit and run in any town, any ground
I am known for my skills of running quickly and hitting the ball out of the park in any setting.


Rules 'fore I hit it, split it, lick it and quit it
I have my own set of rules before I engage in sexual activity.


And hit it, lick it, did I say lick it, (yeah) fuck it, lick it
I am confident in my sexual prowess and willing to try anything.


Ain't no shame in my game, that normal shit ain't my thing
I am confident in being different and not conforming to societal norms.


If I think with my dick then put your mouth on my brain
If I am using sexual thoughts, you can still engage with me intellectually.


I maintain through the atmosphere, what we got here
I am able to stay focused and on top regardless of the environment or situation.


A sucker in fear, hear the roars and the cheers
Others may be intimidated by my skills, but hear the cheers and support from the crowd.


From the crowd when I take the mile, let me show 'em how
I am ready to show off my skills and impress the crowd.


Hit the ball on the ground and make 'em get down
I am hitting the ball in a unique way and causing the opposing team to get down and defend against it.


Well this next young batter on deck
We are transitioning to the next player in the game.


He's still in high school (yeah I heard that)
This player is still in high school and has a lot of potential.


(It's a great day though)
I am acknowledging that it is a great day for this game.


A good high school out in U-City of St. Louis, Missouri
This high school in Missouri has a good baseball program.


(I think his name's umm, who knows, Murphey Lee or something)
I am unsure of the player's name at the moment.


I want my name not, not said but screamed
I want people to remember my name and scream it with excitement.


I went from fantasies to dreams, dreams to bigger things
I started with just fantasies and dreams, but have grown and accomplished even bigger things.


I'm like Bennett I been in it since, ninety-three
I have been working hard and pursuing my dreams since 1993.


You can tell cause my L angle 90 degrees
You can see how hard I have been working through my physical appearance and strong stance.


I'ma sixteen year-old school boy, platinum skills
I am young, but have incredible skills in this game.


Swear to tell the real, the whole real to make a mill'
I am being true and transparent to make it big in this career.


I lie little but still, talk straight up like motto
I don't lie often, but when I am being truthful, I am straightforward and direct.


I could tell you something now, you think twice about it tomorrow
I am telling you something now that will make you think and evaluate it tomorrow.


I promise, I gets deeper than file cabinets when rapping
I am able to get very deep and complex in my rapping verses.


Money, money, money, money what's happening
I am focused on making money and wonder what is happening in terms of financial opportunities.


I'm coming up like family members in basements, and I stay bent
I am working my way up like my family members did in basements, and I enjoy staying intoxicated.


Make a milli to play with, buy a building you can pay me
I am making a lot of money to play with and can even afford to purchase a large building.


And the 'tic is who I came with
I came with my group, the 'tic.


You know how we do, we do, we do, we do, we do
This is how we always do things, and we are confident in our methods and abilities.




Lyrics © D2 PRO PUBLISHING, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JEFF BARRY, JANET DUBOIS, JASON EPPERSON, STEVE WILLS

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Comments from YouTube:

@Bigdawgmikeholmes

Who’s listening in 2024?
👇🏻

@gianellicapone8740

Always!

@philb6490

I'm a 71 year old white man and I loved Nelly's country grammar CD wished he didn't go to R+B lost me as a fan after that😅😊

@KuponoToddperry

Nelly was actually super good at baseball in real life

@illcityreppin

2024

who else still BATTERING UP?

@kenechukwueze6217

Wassup

@Norasbestyoutubechannel781

Early 2000s was a crazy time for hip hop. It will never be like this again

@goombas3040

To be honest, Murphy Lee killed it on this track. I was really surprised he didn't gain more commercial success as a solo artist.

@christopherwalker4256

Yeah Murphy killed it

@cammy275

man i still listen to 'wat da hook gon be' haha - classic

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