Flip Flop Rock
OutKast/Killer Mike Lyrics


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[Big Boi]
Yeah...ATLiens style on why'all a**

[K. Mike]
DO OR DIE, AQUEMINI

[K. Mike]
Killer Mike, Roc-A-Fella collaboration - holla!

[Y. Hova]
Young Hov' in the place to be

[Y. Hova]
Big Boi in the place to be (Young)

[Y. Hova]
Andre 3000 (cash) shout out to public housin (b****)

[Y. Hova]
I brought (holla) the whole hood with me

[Big Boi]
You got red dirt in your afro

[Y. Hova]
Young Hov' in the place to be (yeah)

[Y. Hova]
OutKast in the place to be (yeah)

Did you ever think that you would be the n**** on the block
Didn't have to break a steerin column, didn't have to cook a rock
A damn goodie two-shoes, that what they call ya
Never judge a person or a book by it's covers

Just because my tone is darker than yours, a little tanner
You never took the time out, examine yourself boi
... are you black, white, asian?
Indonesian, or Borean - that's black and Korean

We on the same team if we breathin
I jumped off the subject to see if you was seein
that we drop a little science off in every verse
They put that P.A. sticker on it cause they scared we gon' curse

But the knowledge is the power, the cowards get devoured
Any hour, any cipher, any way to any height
Because I might just SNAP on a F***-a** n****
Might clap a cap at a sucka-a** n****

In the meantime, Daddy Fatsacks gon' chill out
He might just, pull out his pistol
and let that thang whistle at your windshield or your residence
Superman and Clark Kent, you better be way harder

than the park bench to start this
Marcus, Jason, my little brother James
All my brothers from my momma but Andre is just the same
Ain't no uno, we a duo, deuce, dos, two, a pair

A player stiffen the competition
Pressed like Levi's and toughskins, one minus one
Negative one minus negative one is nothin
Bustin d-boy raps and player poems

The 'Kast s*** ain't plastic, we smash it and move the crowd
And rock the crowd original material while you bore 'em
Your live show consists of everybody's s*** but yours!
Do your own s***! In your live show (bitin a** n****)

[Chorus: x2]
Young Hov' in the place to be
Big Boi in the place to be (Young)
Andre 3000 (cash) shout out to public housin (b****)
I brought (holla) the whole hood with me (yeah, yeah)

Penelope Ann Cruz couldn't snooze
with her Eyes Wide Shut, before I asked her "Head or Gut?"
If you brunette, Legally Blonde I might respond
Take you to Swan Lake and beyond

Antwan raps on, raps on, clap off clap on
I switch the flow so quick you cannot fathom
I take a submarine two thousand leagues below the sea
and tried to grab one line or sentence

Rhyme repentance, find the illest lyricist
And give him a clean bill of health
Wealth might make you look good but you sound like s***
And your team lookin s***ty to death!

My n**** Big Boi said, watch 'em as they gawk and they gander
You can follow or lead like Commander Picard
You can have The Whole World
Or be satisfied with the boulevard, overstand

this young player's rhyme
I foregoed the crime and I focused on rhyme
Focused on every word, and line
Like a young Ca**ius Clay in his prime

I was born to talk s*** and prove mine, and I'm
the epitome of raw rhyme
Got signed, got serious about the craft
of raw rhyme and I got mine - Aquemini's

murderous monster move minds
Did it so hard that it oughta be a crime
When you see him comin holla one-time, holla one-time
When you see him comin holla one-time (one-time)

[Chorus]

Don't you like to groove in your hooptie
Or Your old Flip-flops, or choose
To wear your tennis shoes
Does it matter to you
That OutKast we got that skunk for why'all
Keep that bump for why'all

When I'm in the mood I rock the S Dot tennis shoes
At the interlude, I got the Gucci flip-flops
And I, mix it up like gin and juice when I'm them interviews
dudes want to know what he copped

And where you got that, and how could they buy that
Where the million dollar watch at, stop that!
Why that? why this? n****z want to hijack the flyness
I'm on a whole 'nother plane

A whole different lane, a whole 'nother game that I'm playin
Understand what I'm sayin
Hov' and OutKast, whatchu think about that?
Really don't matter though what you n****z chatter though

Anybody get out of line then you trust
that the mack'll go "rrrrRRRRAAATTTT", Got you chilled for that alone
Back on the s***, back on the strip
Another hit I'm not gon' miss

Don't you like to groove in your hooptie
On your old, flip-flops, or choose
To wear yo' tennis shoes
Does it matter to you




That OutKast we got that skunk for why'all
Keep that bump for why'all

Overall Meaning

The song "Flip Flop Rock" by OutKast and Killer Mike starts out with an introduction of the artists, with Killer Mike shouting out "Roc-A-Fella collaboration - holla!" and Jay-Z announcing himself as "Young Hov' in the place to be". The lyrics go on to address issues of identity and diversity, with references to race and ethnicity as well as class ("The Whole World" versus "the boulevard"). The song features the unique and distinctive styles of all three rappers throughout, with references to pop culture (Penelope Cruz, Commander Picard, Legally Blonde), slang ("b****", "d-boy raps"), and the rap industry itself ("your live show consists of everybody's s*** but yours", "your team lookin s***ty to death").


The name of the song, "Flip Flop Rock", serves as a metaphor for the versatility and diversity of the artists and their music. Just as a pair of flip flops can be worn in many different settings and situations, OutKast and Killer Mike's music can be enjoyed and appreciated by a wide range of audiences with varying tastes and preferences. The lyrics encourage listeners to embrace their individuality and to celebrate the unique qualities that make them who they are, rather than conforming to societal norms and expectations.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah...ATLiens style on why'all a**
We're bringing our unique ATLiens style to all of you


DO OR DIE, AQUEMINI
We're representing the do or die spirit of Aquemini


Killer Mike, Roc-A-Fella collaboration - holla!
This is a collaboration between Killer Mike and Roc-A-Fella, shout out!


Young Hov' in the place to be
Young Hov' is here, ready to rock


Big Boi in the place to be (Young)
Big Boi is here too, representing with Young Hov'


Andre 3000 (cash) shout out to public housin (b****)
Shout out to Andre 3000 and his success, while acknowledging his humble beginnings


I brought (holla) the whole hood with me
I brought the entire neighborhood with me, showing support


You got red dirt in your afro
Your afro has red dirt in it, representing your roots and connection to the earth


OutKast in the place to be (yeah)
OutKast is here too, ready to rock


Did you ever think that you would be the n**** on the block Didn't have to break a steerin column, didn't have to cook a rock A damn goodie two-shoes, that what they call ya Never judge a person or a book by it's covers
Did you ever think you would be successful without resorting to illegal activities? People may judge you based on appearances, but it's important not to judge others based on stereotypes


Just because my tone is darker than yours, a little tanner You never took the time out, examine yourself boi ... are you black, white, asian? Indonesian, or Borean - that's black and Korean We on the same team if we breathin I jumped off the subject to see if you was seein that we drop a little science off in every verse They put that P.A. sticker on it cause they scared we gon' curse
Don't judge me based on the color of my skin. We should unite regardless of our racial backgrounds. I wanted to see if you were paying attention. We incorporate educational elements in our lyrics. They put a parental advisory sticker on our music because they're afraid of our message


But the knowledge is the power, the cowards get devoured Any hour, any cipher, any way to any height Because I might just SNAP on a F***-a** n**** Might clap a cap at a sucka-a** n****
Knowledge is power, and those who lack courage will be defeated. I can unleash my skills and take down anyone who challenges me


In the meantime, Daddy Fatsacks gon' chill out He might just, pull out his pistol and let that thang whistle at your windshield or your residence Superman and Clark Kent, you better be way harder
For now, Daddy Fatsacks will relax. But be careful, he may resort to violence if provoked. You need to be stronger than Superman and Clark Kent to mess with us


than the park bench to start this Marcus, Jason, my little brother James All my brothers from my momma but Andre is just the same Ain't no uno, we a duo, deuce, dos, two, a pair
We're not as easy to defeat as a park bench. I have brothers named Marcus, Jason, and James, and although Andre is not biologically related, he's just as important to me. We're not just one person, but a duo, a pair


A player stiffen the competition Pressed like Levi's and toughskins, one minus one Negative one minus negative one is nothin Bustin d-boy raps and player poems
I intimidate my competition like a player. I'm put together like pressed Levi's and toughskins. Subtracting one from one is zero. I'm rapping like a d-boy and delivering smooth player-themed verses


The 'Kast s*** ain't plastic, we smash it and move the crowd And rock the crowd original material while you bore 'em Your live show consists of everybody's s*** but yours! Do your own s***! In your live show (bitin a** n****)
Our music is real and authentic, we make the crowd go wild. We perform original material that excites the audience, while you bore them by copying everyone else. Be original, don't bite our style


Penelope Ann Cruz couldn't snooze with her Eyes Wide Shut, before I asked her "Head or Gut?" If you brunette, Legally Blonde I might respond Take you to Swan Lake and beyond
Even Penelope Ann Cruz couldn't sleep with her eyes wide shut before I asked her a provocative question. If you're a brunette, I might respond with a reference to the movie Legally Blonde. I'll take you on an extravagant date


Antwan raps on, raps on, clap off clap on I switch the flow so quick you cannot fathom I take a submarine two thousand leagues below the sea and tried to grab one line or sentence
Antwan (Big Boi) keeps rapping and the applause follows. I change my flow so rapidly that it's hard to comprehend. I dive deep like a submarine and try to capture profound lyrics


Rhyme repentance, find the illest lyricist And give him a clean bill of health Wealth might make you look good but you sound like s*** And your team lookin s***ty to death!
I repent for my rhymes and seek out the greatest lyricists. Once I find them, I acknowledge their talent. Having wealth may make you appear good, but if your music sounds terrible, it doesn't matter. Your entire team looks awful too


My n**** Big Boi said, watch 'em as they gawk and they gander You can follow or lead like Commander Picard You can have The Whole World Or be satisfied with the boulevard, overstand
Big Boi warned us to be cautious of people who stare and gaze. You can choose to follow or lead, just like Commander Picard. You can have the whole world or be content with the boulevard, understanding the choices


this young player's rhyme I foregoed the crime and I focused on rhyme Focused on every word, and line Like a young Ca**ius Clay in his prime
These are the rhymes of a young player. I chose to abandon a life of crime and fully focus on my craft. I pay attention to every word and line, just like a young Muhammad Ali in his prime


I was born to talk s*** and prove mine, and I'm the epitome of raw rhyme Got signed, got serious about the craft of raw rhyme and I got mine - Aquemini's
I was destined to talk smack and prove myself through my rhymes. I am the embodiment of raw hip-hop. I got signed and became dedicated to honing my craft. I achieved success with Aquemini's album


murderous monster move minds Did it so hard that it oughta be a crime When you see him comin holla one-time, holla one-time When you see him comin holla one-time (one-time)
My skills are so powerful that they captivate and challenge the mind. I did it so intensely that it could be considered a crime. When you see me approaching, shout and acknowledge my presence


Don't you like to groove in your hooptie Or Your old Flip-flops, or choose To wear your tennis shoes Does it matter to you That OutKast we got that skunk for why'all Keep that bump for why'all
Don't you enjoy grooving in your hooptie car or wearing your old flip-flops? Or maybe you prefer to wear your trusty tennis shoes. It doesn't matter to us how you choose to express yourself. We have that funky beat for all of you, so keep vibing to it


When I'm in the mood I rock the S Dot tennis shoes At the interlude, I got the Gucci flip-flops And I, mix it up like gin and juice when I'm them interviews dudes want to know what he copped
When I'm feeling a certain vibe, I wear my S Dot tennis shoes. During interludes, I switch it up and put on my Gucci flip-flops. I bring a mixture of styles like gin and juice during interviews. People want to know what I'm wearing


And where you got that, and how could they buy that Where the million dollar watch at, stop that! Why that? why this? n****z want to hijack the flyness I'm on a whole 'nother plane
People are curious about where I got my fashion items and how they can get them too. They ask about expensive watches. Some want to steal my style. I operate on a different level, a whole 'nother plane


A whole different lane, a whole 'nother game that I'm playin Understand what I'm sayin Hov' and OutKast, whatchu think about that? Really don't matter though what you n****z chatter though
I'm in a completely different lane and playing a whole different game. Understand my message. Hov' and OutKast together, what do you think about that? It doesn't really matter what you haters say


Anybody get out of line then you trust that the mack'll go "rrrrRRRRAAATTTT", Got you chilled for that alone Back on the s***, back on the strip Another hit I'm not gon' miss
If anyone disrespects us, rest assured that the mack will unleash a powerful response. Just the thought of it should give you chills. We're back in action, back in the game. We won't miss with another hit


Don't you like to groove in your hooptie On your old, flip-flops, or choose To wear yo' tennis shoes Does it matter to you That OutKast we got that skunk for why'all Keep that bump for why'all
Don't you enjoy grooving in your hooptie car or wearing your old flip-flops? Or maybe you prefer to wear your trusty tennis shoes. It doesn't matter to us how you choose to express yourself. We have that funky beat for all of you, so keep vibing to it




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: SHAWN CARTER, ANTWAN PATTON, MICHAEL SANTIAGO RENDER, DAVID A. SHEATS

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