Them Boyz
Silkk The Shocker Lyrics

ohhhhhh
Expression of excitement and anticipation.

uh-ohh!
Mystikal is ready to bring the heat.

uh-huh, y'all ready?
Silkk is confirming if the audience is ready for their performance.

uh-huh, I don't think so
Silkk challenges the audience, implying they are not ready for what's coming.

uhh, uhh, uhh, uhh, yeah c'mon
Silkk's hype and ready to start the show.

this.. is.. mystikal!
Mystikal introduces himself in his trademark shouting style.

the burnin inferno!
Mystikal calls himself the blazing sensation.

here poppin with the colonel; master p!
Mystikal is hanging with Master P, the CEO of No Limit Records.

at ease soldier
Master P commands Mystikal to relax and enjoy the moment.

one-two.. [can't make out].. soldiers!
Silkk and Mystikal hype up the audience directly, calling them soldiers and asking for their participation.

when you see that 5 and that 0 and that 4 You know that's them boyz (that's them boyz)
The 504 Boys are a notorious rap group and their presence is marked by the area code of their home base, New Orleans.

when you see the tank swingin You know that's them boyz (that's them boyz)
The 504 Boys often roll around in tanks, a distinct vehicle fitted with massive wheels.

when you hear them choppers cuttin You know that's them boyz (that's them boyz)
The 504 Boys ride around in helicopters and the sound of the blades is another sign of their presence.

when you see that 5-0-4 You know that's them boyz (that's them boyz)
The 504 Boys' home base is in New Orleans and their presence in the area is often marked by this area code.

I keep my motherfuckin fists balled up In case a motherfucker tryin to start somethin
Mystikal is ready to fight anyone who provokes him and is always alert to danger.

You done did a little ginseng gotcha little dick hard Now you like hoffa
A reference to the notorious Chicago mob figure Jimmy Hoffa, who was allegedly murdered. Mystikal calls out anyone who's feeling overconfident after using performance-enhancing drugs like ginseng.

Think you gon' jump in the ring Go pound for pound with the knockout kings
Mystikal disses anyone who thinks they can go toe-to-toe with him in the rap game.

First time you heard the do' open And you heard that [open sound] you know that's me
When you hear the signature door opening sound, you know Mystikal has arrived and is ready to perform.

And you bust ya rap Hit the mat you'll be on your back like one, two, three
If you try to go up against Mystikal, you'll fall like you were knocked out in a boxing ring.

Them niggaz know I come off the top rope Leave you knocked out with you mouth open
Mystikal is confident in his ability to improvise and dominate the rap scene. He'll leave his listeners in shock and awe.

And they gon' have to take your ass home Leave you in a hot tub soakin
After a Mystikal performance, you'll be so exhausted and depleted that you'll need to soak in a hot tub to recover.

Balls bangin! you know ours swingin I ain't got to tell you nigga
Silkk brags about his and his crew's male attributes and asserts their dominance without fear.

Don't bother to go there you don't know who you fuckin with I'm the flow-spitter, natural born go-getter
Silkk warns anyone who might want to mess with the crew, asserting his superior rap skills and hustler mentality.

This is for the hustlers, ballers, cake dealers
504 Boys' music and message cater to various people engaged in the criminal and legal economy.

It's only right, it's on tonight When I'm on the mic; they know when to fight
Silkk sets the mood for a night of rap battles and aggressive lyrics. He implies fans will have to fight one another for superiority.

When I drop, they known to bite .. uh-huh, this is freestyle but look
Whenever Silkk drops the mic, fans fight to get it, eager to have the opportunity to prove themselves. Despite the lyrics going off-script, Silkk says they'll still be biting.

Y'all can just go on and write This is 504 livin, y'all know what it's like
Silkk acknowledges the long history of Louisiana and the unique qualities that are part of growing up in and representing New Orleans.

That's them boyz, you see us roll up on them bikes Chop-chop, just, like it was timber
The 504 Boys ride bikes, making a loud chop sound like you're chopping wood as they move around, showing off their presence.

We make it hot like July or either cold like December (ohhhh) ain't my fault, I'm hot and I can still spit it this cool
The 504 Boys deliver such dope rhymes that their art is in a class of its own. Despite the temperature, they bring fire or raise the chill as demanded by their performance.

Ain't my fault your girl tatted my name, get it removed If you lookin.. then you know we ain't duckin
Silkk brags about how irresistible he is to women, even tattooing his name. He assures his fans that they're not afraid of anyone coming after them either.

You know my face it ain't like my tank gon' be tucked in When you see us in the north (that's them boyz) (that's them boyz)
Silkk and his crew are always making a statement with their presence. Silkk brags about how he's always identifiable unlike the tank they ride in, which takes them by surprise.

When we deep up in the streets Want y'all to say (that's them boyz)
When the 504 Boys come through in full strength, invading streets and neighborhoods, they want to be recognized as the most incredible rap group out there.

Can somebody tell 'em, I was only kidding? I was only kidding!
The artists are now amused and take a step back. They're having a good time and joking around.