The group's original musical style was a mixture of Dirty South and G-Funk. Since then funk, soul, pop, electronic music, rock, spoken word poetry, jazz, and blues have been added to the group's musical palette. The duo consists of Atlanta native André "Andre 3000" Benjamin (formerly known as Dré) and Georgia-born Antwan "Big Boi" Patton.
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below is one of only four hip-hop albums to be certified Diamond in the U.S. for shipping over 10 million units. Along with Outkast's commercial success, they have maintained an experimental approach in their music and are widely praised for their originality and artistic content.
Benjamin and Patton met while attending Tri-Cities High School, a Visual and Performing Arts School. Benjamin's parents were divorced and he was living with his father. Meanwhile, Patton had to move with his four brothers and six sisters from Savannah to Atlanta. Benjamin and Patton eventually teamed up and were pursued by Organized Noize, a group of local producers who would later make hits for TLC. The duo initially wanted to be called "2 Shades Deep" or "The Misfits", but because those names were already taken they later decided to use "OutKast" based on finding "outcast" as synonym for "misfit" in a dictionary. OutKast, Organized Noize, and schoolmates Goodie Mob formed the nucleus of the Dungeon Family organization.
OutKast signed to LaFace Records in 1992, becoming the label's first hip hop act and making their first appearance on the remix of label mate TLC's "What About Your Friends". In 1993, they released their first single, "Player's Ball". The song's funky style, much of it accomplished with live instrumentation, was a hit with audiences. "Player's Ball" hit number-one on the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks chart.
Their debut album, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, was issued on April 26th, 1994. This initial effort is credited with laying the foundation for southern hip hop and is considered a classic by many hip hop aficionados. Every track on Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik was produced by Organized Noize and featured other members of the Dungeon Family. Follow-up singles included the title track and "Git Up Git Out", a politically charged collaboration with Goodie Mob that was later sampled by Macy Gray for her 1999 hit "Do Something." On this early material, both André and Big Boi contrast lyrical content reflecting the lifestyles of pimps and gangsters with politically conscious material commenting on the status of African Americans in the South. OutKast won Best New Rap Group at the Source Awards in 1995. In the same year, the group contributed "Benz or a Beamer" to the popular New Jersey Drive soundtrack.
ATLiens was OutKast's second album, released on August 27th, 1996. The album exhibited more self-consciousness, and further solidified OutKast as the flagship representatives of the 1st generation Dungeon Family and the Southern hip hop movement. The album helped the group earn more recognition among East Coast hip hop fans in the East and West coasts.
For this album, OutKast joined with partner David "Mr. DJ" Sheats to form the Earthtone III production company, which allowed the group to produce some of their own tracks. "ATLiens" was the group's second Top 40 single (following "Player's Ball" from their first album), and reflected the beginning of André's increasingly sober lifestyle: "No drugs or alcohol/so I can get the signal clear," he rhymes about himself. "Elevators (Me & You)," OutKast's first self-produced single, became the group's first Top 20 hit the same year.
OutKast's third album Aquemini was released on September 29, 1998 and also reached the number-two position on the Billboard 200 album chart in the United States; its title was a combination of the zodiac signs of Big Boi (an Aquarius) and André (a Gemini). The album was widely praised as possibly the group's best material to date: when reviewed by popular hip-hop publication The Source, it received the much-coveted "5 Mics" (out of five) rating.
Producing more material themselves, both Big Boi and André explored more eclectic subject matter, delving into sounds inspired by soul, trip hop, and electro music. The album featured production by Organized Noize and collaborations with Raekwon, funk pioneer and musical forebear George Clinton, and Goodie Mob.
In 1999, OutKast and LaFace Records were sued by Rosa Parks over the album's most successful radio single, which bore Parks' name as its title. The lawsuit alleged that the song misappropriated Parks' name, and also objected to some of the song's obscene language.
The song's lyrics were largely unrelated to Parks, save for a line in the chorus: "Ah ha, hush that fuss / Everybody move to the back of the bus". The song, which OutKast maintained was intended partly as homage, only refers to Parks as a metaphor: the purpose of the song's chorus is to imply that OutKast is overturning hip hop's old order, that people should make way for a new style and sound. The initial lawsuit was dismissed. Parks' representation hired lawyer Johnnie Cochran to appeal the decision in 2001, but the appeal was denied on First Amendment grounds. In 2003, the Supreme Court allowed Parks' lawyers to proceed with the lawsuit.
In 2004, the judge in the case appointed an impartial representative for Parks after her family expressed concerns that her caretakers and her lawyers were pursuing the case based on their own financial interest. Later that same year, the members of OutKast were dropped as co-defendants, and Parks' lawyers continued to seek action against LaFace and parent company BMG. In 2003 André told UK journalist Angus Batey that, following a Detroit concert in the midst of the legal battle, relatives of Parks had approached him and implied that the case was less to do with Rosa than with the lawyers. The suit was finally settled on April 14, 2005, with neither OutKast nor their label having to admit any wrongdoing. The group did, however, have to agree to perform some sort of tribute to Parks.
Originally titled "Sandbox", the pair's fourth album, "Stankonia", was released in October 2000 to excellent reviews. It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 in the U.S., and would eventually be certified quadruple-platinum. Stankonia's first single was "B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad)", a high-tempo jungle-influenced record. The second single, "Ms. Jackson," combined a pop hook with lyrics about divorce and relationship breakups, particularly André's breakup with singer Erykah Badu; the titular "Ms. Jackson" character being a doppelgänger for Badu's mother. It was at this time that André changed his stage name to the current "André 3000".
The single became their first pop hit, landing the number-one position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and the number-two position on the UK Singles Chart. The album's final single was the Organized Noize-produced "So Fresh, So Clean", featuring a credited guest appearance from regular guest vocalist and Organized Noize-member Sleepy Brown and garnered a remix featuring Snoop Dogg. All three singles' videos had heavy MTV2 airplay, and Outkast won two 2001 Grammy Awards, one for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for "Ms. Jackson", and another for Stankonia as Best Rap Album.
During the recording of Stankonia, OutKast and Mr. DJ began producing tracks for the artists on their Aquemini Records imprint through Columbia, including Slimm Cutta Calhoun and Killer Mike, who made his debut on Stankonia's "Snappin' & Trappin."
Webzine Pitchforkmedia.com named Stankonia the 4th greatest album released between 2000 and 2004 in its 2005 feature. In 2009, B.O.B. was chosen as the number one song of the decade.
In December 2001, OutKast released a greatest hits album, Big Boi and Dre Present...OutKast, which also contained three new tracks. One of these new tracks was the single "The Whole World," which won a 2002 Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. Killer Mike also was featured on the song, gaining some exposure among areas outside of his native Atlanta. The other two new songs were called "Funkin' Around" and "Movin' Cool (The After Party)"
The same year OutKast participated in the only Dungeon Family group album, Even in Darkness, along with Goodie Mob, Killer Mike, Sleepy Brown, Witchdoctor, and Backbone among others, and featuring Bubba Sparxxx, Shuga Luv and Mello. In 2002, the group and Killer Mike contributed the lead single "Land of a Million Drums" to the Scooby Doo soundtrack.
In September 2003, OutKast released a double album, Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. It is essentially two solo albums, one by each member, packaged as a single release under the OutKast banner; the two members also appear on each others' discs for a few songs apiece. Big Boi's Speakerboxxx is largely a funk and Dirty South blended party record; André 3000's The Love Below features only brief instances of hip hop, presenting instead elements found in funk, jazz, rock, electronic music, and R&B.
The album is also OutKast's biggest commercial success yet, having debuted on the Billboard 200 albums chart at number-one and stayed there for several weeks. The album eventually sold over five million copies, and, as double-album sales count double for Recording Industry Association of America certification, the album was certified diamond for 10 million units shipped in December 2004. Its latest certification, in May 2006, reaches 11 million copies in shipping.
The first two singles from the album(s), which were released nearly simultaneously, were Big Boi's "The Way You Move" and André 3000's "Hey Ya!" The video for "Hey Ya!" is based on The Beatles' landmark appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. The video's storyline has "The Love Below"—a fictional band with all members, through the use of special effects, played by André—performing in London. "Hey Ya!" was the number one song on the very final weekend of American Top 40 with Casey Kasem. It was also number one a week later on the very first weekend of American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest. The singles spent ten weeks at number one on the Hot 100 singles chart, with "Hey Ya!" spending nineteen weeks and "The Way You Move" briefly taking over in February 2004. These singles were seen as a breakthrough for the hip-hop industry, being among the first hip-hop songs to be widely played on adult contemporary radio stations.
OutKast's next official single was not released until the summer of 2004. "Roses", a track featuring both members from The Love Below half of the album, did not meet the level of success as either of its predecessors, but it became a modest-sized hit on urban radio and the American music video networks. The video for "Roses" is loosely based on the musical West Side Story and Grease. It featured sparring 1950s-style gangs, one representing Speakerboxxx, and one representing The Love Below, parodying the widespread arguing among critics and fans as to which half of the album was better and that the two members were estranged. The final singles were André 3000's "Prototype", which was paired with a science fiction-themed video about alien visitors, and Speakerboxxx's "Ghettomusick," which featured both members of OutKast and a sample from a song by Patti LaBelle, who also makes an appearance in the video.
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below won the Grammy Award for the 2004 Album of the Year, becoming only the second rap album to ever receive the honor (the first being The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill by Lauryn Hill in 1999). OutKast was one of the headlining acts at the show, and gave two performances: Big Boi performed "The Way You Move" during a medley with George Clinton & P-Funk and Robert Randolph and the Family Band, while André 3000 performed "Hey Ya!" as the show closed. In February 2004, André 3000's performance, which featured female dancers moving wildly around a green teepee in war paint and feathered headdresses, was criticized by the Native American Cultural Center, who called for a boycott of OutKast, Arista Records, NARAS, and of CBS, the broadcaster of the awards show. CBS later apologized.
Between OutKast albums, Big Boi and André 3000 ventured into film projects. André co-starred in John Singleton's action film Four Brothers and also had a part in Be Cool, while Big Boi took a featured role in the T.I. movie ATL. Both members also began working on a joint film, Idlewild, directed by OutKast music video director Bryan Barber. Idlewild, a Prohibition-era musical film set to a blues-influenced hip-hop soundtrack, was released on August 25, 2006 by Universal Pictures. The Idlewild soundtrack was released August 22, 2006. Its lead single, "Mighty 'O'", features both OutKast members, and was briefly played exclusively on local Atlanta radio stations before being issued as a single in May 2006. They released and shot the video for "Morris Brown" instead. A video for "Idlewild Blue (Don'tchu Worry About Me)" soon followed.
Aquemini Records folded in 2004, and Big Boi founded a new record label, Purple Ribbon Entertainment, to be distributed by Virgin Records. Among its first signees were Sleepy Brown, Bubba Sparxxx, and Killer Mike, Big Boi has released a group album/compilation, titled Big Boi Presents... The Purple Ribbon All-Stars - Got Purp? Vol. 2.
One album remains on the band's LaFace contract. It was originally planned as a ten-track release called 10 The Hard Way; shortly after Idlewild was released, the duo confirmed the album is still in the works, though both have begun new projects without releasing any new information on the album. Due to both Big Boi and André's interest in separate projects such as movies, TV (André's Class of 3000) and solo albums, rumors of a split have turned up frequently in the media. André denied those rumors in a phone interview with MTV News, stating that even though they do not feel like performing on stage together, OutKast is "still tight". In an August, 2006, interview with UK journalist Craig McLean, after emphasizing that they would not split, the pair looked beyond music and film careers, Big Boi suggesting he may consider running for the job of Mayor of Atlanta in the future.
In 2007, Andre 3000 confirmed a new OutKast album would be released, but said that he and Big Boi released solo records first, stating the group album is still possibly two years away. Big Boi's solo album will be released first in June/July of 2009, with the first single, "Royal Flush" (also featuring Andre 3000, essentially making it an OutKast song), planned to have been released on December 31, 2007, but was not released on the announced date. Big Boi announced on his MySpace that the release date for Sir Luscious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty is now sometime in the summer of 2009.
On Nov 14, 2008, the Guardian reported that OutKast will release their follow-up to Idlewild in 2009 after Big Boi and Andre 3000 release their solo albums in the same year. As of August 2009, the albums have not yet been released.
Humble Mumble featuring Erykah Badu
OutKast Lyrics
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The funky engine that could
Ooh-ooh, yosky-wosky, pisky-wisky
All aboard the Stankonia Express
The underground smell road
Everybody's lookin' for an excuse to let loose
What's your locomotive, the chatta nigga choo-choo?
Of shouts and screams
That's the way the cracker crumbles
So I guess I've got to re-route my dreams (uh, yeah)
Humble as a mumble in the jungles
of shouts and screams
That's the way the cracker crumbles (uh, uh, yeah)
So I guess I've got to re-route my dreams
Back on the microphone, your number one controller
I rock the microphone like a blizzard
I'm so cold, I'm tryin' to told ya
Life is like a great big roller coaster
Everything in life don't always happen like it's supposed to
Trials and tribulations make you stronger, live longer
You wanna reach the nation, nigga, start from ya corner
Everything in life don't always happen like you planned it
Demand it, over-stand it, then you handle it
Fuck wishing, you missing the ambition on your mission
Now you switching, why you quitting 'cause it's heated in the kitchen?
Sloppy slipping in your pimpin', nigga
You either pistol whip the nigga or you choke the trigger
You've got to follow through, struggle to complete your dreams
"No Weapon Formed Agains Prospers" 54:17
From Isaiah, lay a nigga down and spray 'em
If the dealer dealt a fucked up hand of cards you've gotta play 'em
Humble as a mumble in the jungle
Of shouts and screams
That's the way the cracker crumbles
So I guess I've got to re-route my dreams
Humble as a mumble in the jungle
Of shouts and screams
That's the way the cracker crumbles
So I guess I've got to re-route my dreams (yeah)
Too Democratic, Republic, fuck it
We chicken nugget, we dip in the sauce like mop and bucket
Blue-collar scholars, who'll take your dollar and wipe my ass wit it
You livin' for the lotto, never hit it
I met a critic, I made her shit her drawers
She said she thought hip-hop was only guns and alcohol
I said, "Oh hell, nah," but yet it's that too
You can't discrimi-hate 'cause you done read a book or two
What if I looked at you in a microscope, saw all the dirty organisms
Living in your closet would I stop and would I pause it? Woo
To put that bitch in slower motion, got the potion and the antidote
And a quote for collision the decision is
Do you want to live or wanna exist?
The game changes everyday, so obsolete is the fist and marches
Speeches only reaches those who already know about it
This is how we go about it
Humble as a mumble in the jungles
Of shouts and screams
That's the way the cracker crumbles
So I guess I've got to re-route my dreams
Humble as a mumble in the jungles
Of shouts and screams
That's the way the cracker crumbles
So I guess I've got to re-route my dreams
I'm wild just like a rock, a stone, a tree
And I'm free, just like the wind, the breeze that blows
And I flow, just like a brook, a stream, the rain
And I fly, just like a bird up in the sky
And I'll surely die, just like a flower plucked
And dry and grey, it's thrown away
And then one day it turns to clay
It blows away, it finds a ray, it finds its way
And there it lays until the rain and sun
Then I breathe just like the wind the breeze that blows
And I grow just like a baby breastfeeding
And it's beautiful, that's life and that's life
And that's life and that's life
Humble as a mumble in the jungles
Of shouts and screams
That's the way the cracker crumbles
So I guess I've got to re-route my dreams
Humble as a mumble in the jungles
Of shouts and screams
That's the way the cracker crumbles
So I guess I've got to re-route my dreams
Humble as a mumble in the jungles
Of shouts and screams
That's the way the cracker crumbles
So I guess I've gotta re-route my dreams
Y'all can't harm me, it's over
Shh, hush
Shh, hush
Shh, hush
Shh, hush
The song “Humble Mumble” by Outkast featuring Erykah Badu is packed with themes of determination, introspection, and self-realization. The lyrics suggest that one needs to be humble and focused on their goals in order to make it in life. The song begins with a reference to the “Stankonia Express”, which serves as a metaphor for the underground journey that one has to take to succeed. The chorus emphasizes the importance of being humble while facing struggles, represented by the “shouts and screams” in the jungle. The term “the cracker crumbles” suggests that the social constructs we build around ourselves are temporary, and one should not get bogged down in them.
The song goes on to emphasize the importance of perseverance and learning from one’s mistakes, rather than giving up. The lyrics also call for a revolution of ideas, with lines like “Too Democratic, Republic, fuck it”, suggesting that the existing political systems are not serving the people. The chorus loops throughout the song, driving home the message that one must remain grounded to reach their goals.
Overall, “Humble Mumble” is a deep and introspective song that encourages listeners to stay focused and humble while following their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah, I stank I can, I stank I can
I am confident in my ability to make great music and achieve my dreams
The funky engine that could
My creativity is unstoppable and will continue to drive me forward
Ooh-ooh, yosky-wosky, pisky-wisky
Playful and lighthearted sounds used to convey energy and excitement
All aboard the Stankonia Express
Join me on this journey towards creating and spreading positive energy
The underground smell road
Making music that is unique and not mainstream
Everybody's lookin' for an excuse to let loose
People are always searching for a way to express themselves freely and without judgment
What's your locomotive, the chatta nigga choo-choo?
What is driving you towards your goals and dreams, and how are you expressing yourself while doing so?
Humble as a mumble in the jungles of shouts and screams
Remaining humble during times of chaos and harsh words
That's the way the cracker crumbles
Things will inevitably fall apart or go wrong sometimes
So I guess I've got to re-route my dreams (uh, yeah)
I must adjust my plans and goals to adapt to whatever challenges may arise
Back on the microphone, your number one controller
Taking control of the music and commanding the attention of the audience
I rock the microphone like a blizzard
I am a force to be reckoned with on the microphone, spreading creative energy and excitement
I'm so cold, I'm tryin' to told ya
I am extremely confident in my abilities and success in the music industry
Life is like a great big roller coaster
Life can be unpredictable and full of ups and downs
Everything in life don't always happen like it's supposed to
Plans and expectations don't always go as planned
Trials and tribulations make you stronger, live longer
Challenges help to build character and resilience, leading to a longer and more fulfilling life
You wanna reach the nation, nigga, start from ya corner
If you want to make a big impact, you have to start small and work your way up
Everything in life don't always happen like you planned it
Plans and expectations don't always go as planned
Demand it, over-stand it, then you handle it
Ask for what you want, understand the situation, and then take control and handle it
Fuck wishing, you missing the ambition on your mission
Stop wishing for things to happen and start working hard towards your goals
Now you switching, why you quitting 'cause it's heated in the kitchen?
Don't give up when things get tough, keep pushing forward
Sloppy slipping in your pimpin', nigga
Failing to achieve your goals due to a lack of effort or focus
You either pistol whip the nigga or you choke the trigger
You have to be tough and decisive in order to achieve your goals
You've got to follow through, struggle to complete your dreams
You must face obstacles and overcome them in order to achieve your goals
"No Weapon Formed Agains Prospers" 54:17
Quoting Isaiah 54:17, this line conveys the idea that no matter what obstacles you may face, you will come out victorious
From Isaiah, lay a nigga down and spray 'em
Referencing a Bible verse about the power of faith and strength in the face of adversity
If the dealer dealt a fucked up hand of cards you've gotta play 'em
Even if life doesn't give you everything you want, you have to make the best of what you have and keep moving forward
Too Democratic, Republic, fuck it
Rejecting the two-party political system in the United States and calling for change
We chicken nugget, we dip in the sauce like mop and bucket
We are taking small, insignificant parts of society and turning them into something greater
Blue-collar scholars, who'll take your dollar and wipe my ass wit it
Working-class people can also be intelligent and valuable members of society, and may even value creativity and self-expression over monetary gain
You livin' for the lotto, never hit it
If you only focus on material gain, you may never truly be satisfied or achieve your goals
I met a critic, I made her shit her drawers
The power of my music and words can impact and change even the most resistant of individuals
She said she thought hip-hop was only guns and alcohol
Addressing common misconceptions about hip-hop music and culture
I said, "Oh hell, nah," but yet it's that too
Acknowledging that hip-hop does contain themes of violence and substance abuse, but also has deeper and more meaningful messages
You can't discrimi-hate 'cause you done read a book or two
Reading books alone does not give someone enough knowledge to judge or discriminate against others
What if I looked at you in a microscope, saw all the dirty organisms
What if others could see all the flaws and imperfections that you try to hide?
Living in your closet would I stop and would I pause it? Woo
Would I judge or condemn you based on the things that you try to keep hidden from the world?
To put that bitch in slower motion, got the potion and the antidote
Pausing, reflecting, and refocusing on the truly important things in life can help one to achieve true success and happiness
And a quote for collision the decision is
Using powerful quotes to inspire action and guide decision making
Do you want to live or wanna exist?
Do you want to live a full and exciting life, or simply exist and let life pass you by?
The game changes everyday, so obsolete is the fist and marches
Traditional forms of protest and resistance may no longer be effective in today's society
Speeches only reaches those who already know about it
Speaking to a like-minded audience does not bring about real change or progress
This is how we go about it
We must find new and creative ways to bring about the changes we desire
I'm wild just like a rock, a stone, a tree
My energy and creativity are unbridled and unstoppable, like forces of nature
And I'm free, just like the wind, the breeze that blows
I am free to express myself and pursue my dreams in whatever way I choose
And I flow, just like a brook, a stream, the rain
My creative energy flows like water, free and unencumbered
And I fly, just like a bird up in the sky
My creativity and self-expression feels limitless and uplifting
And I'll surely die, just like a flower plucked
Despite my energy and creativity, I am still mortal and my time is limited
And dry and grey, it's thrown away
Once I am gone, my contributions and energy will be forgotten or discarded
And then one day it turns to clay
Despite this, my impact and legacy may continue on in some form
It blows away, it finds a ray, it finds its way
My legacy and impact may find new life and new directions, even when it seems like it has been forgotten
And there it lays until the rain and sun
This legacy may lie dormant until it is reignited by new inspiration and new faces
Then I breathe just like the wind the breeze that blows
My creative energy and impact may live on and continue to inspire others long after I am gone
And I grow just like a baby breastfeeding
Continuing to grow and develop, even in new forms and variations
And it's beautiful, that's life and that's life
Life can be beautiful and inspiring, full of growth and development
Y'all can't harm me, it's over
No one can bring me down or limit my energy and creativity
Shh, hush
A final moment of quiet, reflective silence
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Andre Benjamin, Antwan Patton, David Sheats, Erica Wright
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@thecelticmessiah
this one and his atliens verse.
Daddy fat sacks
B I G B O I
It's that same mothafucka
That put those knuckles in yo eye
And I try
To warn you not to test
But you don't listen
Giving a shoutout to my uncle darnell
Like i'm in prison
@not_juice_man9867
Lyrics:
Ahhhh.. I stank I can, I stank I can
The funky engine that could
Oooo oooo yosky, wosky, pisky, wisky
All aboard the Stankonia Express
The underground smell road
Everybody's lookin' for an excuse to let loose
What's your locomotive, the chatta nigga choo choo?
Humble as a mumble in the jungle
Of shouts and screams
That's the way the cracker crumbles
So I guess I've got to re-route my dreams
Humble as a mumble in the jungle
of shouts and screams
That's the way the cracker crumbles
So I guess I've got to re-route my dreams
Back on the microphone, your number one controller
I rock the microphone like a blizzard;
I'm so cold I'm tryin' to hold ya
Life is like a great big roller coaster
Everything in life don't happen like it's suppose to
Trials and tribulations make you stronger live longer
You wanna reach the nation nigga start from ya corner
Everything in life don't always happen like you plan it
Demand it; over stand it then you handle it
Fuck wishing you, you missing the ambition on your mission
Now you switching why you quitting 'cause it's heated in the kitchen
Sloppy slipping in your pimping nigga
You either pistol whoop the nigga or you choke the trigger
You've got to follow through, struggle to complete your dreams
"No Weapon Formed Agains Prospers" 54:17
From Isaiah lay a nigga down and spray 'em
If the dealer dealt a fucked up hand of cards you've gotta play 'em
Humble as a mumble in the jungle
Of shouts and screams
That's the way the cracker crumbles
So I guess I've got to re-route my dreams
Humble as a mumble in the jungle
Of shouts and screams
That's the way the cracker crumbles
So I guess I've got to re-route my dreams
Too Democratic, Republic fuck it
We chicken nugget, we dip in the sauce like mop and bucket
Blue-collar scholars, who'll take your dollar and wipe my ass wit it
You livin for the lotto never hit it
I met a critic, I made her shit her drawers
She said she thought hip-hop was only guns and alcohol
I said "Oh hell naw!" But yet it's that too
You can't discrimi-hate cause you done read a book or two
What if I looked at you in a microscope, saw all the dirty organisms
Living in your closet would I stop and would I pause it? Whoo!
To put that bitch in slower motion, got the potion and the antidote
And a quote for collision the decision.. is,
Do you want to live or wanna exist?
The game changes everyday so obsolete is the fist and marches
Speeches only reaches those who already know about it
This is how we go about it
Humble as a mumble in the jungle
Of shouts and screams
That's the way the cracker crumbles
So I guess I've got to re-route my dreams
Humble as a mumble in the jungle
Of shouts and screams
That's the way the cracker crumbles
So I guess I've got to re-route my dreams
I'm wild just like a rock, a stone, a tree
And I'm free, just like the wind the breeze that blows
And I flow, just like a brook, a stream, the rain
And I fly, just like a bird up in the sky
And I'll surely die, just like a flower plucked
And dragged away and thrown away
And then 1 day it turns to clay
It blows away, it finds a ray, it finds its way
And there it lays until the rain and sun
Then I breathe, just like the wind the breeze that blows
And I grow, just like a baby breastfeeding
And it's beautiful, that's life and that's life
And that's life and that's life
Humble as a mumble in the jungle
Of shouts and screams
That's the way the cracker crumbles
So I guess I've got to re-route my dreams
Humble as a mumble in the jungle
Of shouts and screams
That's the way the cracker crumbles
So I guess I've got to re-route my dreams
Humble as a mumble in the jungle
Of shouts and screams
That's the way the cracker crumbles
So I guess I've gotta re-route my dreams
Y'all can't harm me, it's over
@mako_happy
You can be a convertible all you want
But it takes a real man's strong will
To turn into a chicken nugget
@bro7655
So true
@hydra094
Underrated comment
@2007ghettonissanaltima
Thanks for the advice Marie.....
@lukaspersonalonlinechaos6612
thanks for the advice marie
@GunsNGames1
He turned himself into a nugget. Funniest shit I've ever seen.
@somfuc5956
And then he turned himself into a chicken nugget, funniest shit I've ever seen
@retrisk3105
You've seen it?!?!
@GorillaFan_32
I thought funniest said fugget for a second
@Krusharr
“Fuck it, we chicken nugget” 1:37