Riot Maker )
Tech N9ne Lyrics


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This song is dedicated to Brian be'zl Dennis
And all of the 57th Street Rogue Dog Villains
Real Riot Makers.

This one right here's for the Riot Makers!
The moshers! The stompers! The jail breakers!
We gon start this shit off right!
We got KCMO in the house tonight!
We gon start this shit off right! (Off right!)
We got Tecca Nina in the house tonight! (Come on!)

This is the moment for riders and thugs
Strippers in body bags, empassin' violence and drugs
Poverty, a bunch of minorities die in the clubs
They say my music's makin 'em lose it, I write it in blood
This is my music for all my people missin' my music
Keep listenin' to it, and like I said, get a pistol and use it
Satan shot my homie Maintain with a missile and blew it
For the industry, 'cause he was one of the truest

I don't know why they keep pumpin' it's somethin'
Maybe in the music they wanna be bumpin
It's crunk and it's hella haterific
Throw your set up in the air is all the DJs really wanna play
When October is lookin' bloody and Satanistic
Killas from everywhere listen to me when I be bustin' shit
Then turbulence, don't get nervous when I wreck arenas
Concert promoters in Honolulu don't wanna see me
'Cause they say that Somoans will riot on Tecca Nina 'cause I'm a

[Chorus]
RIOT MAKER! That's if you don't know I'm a
RIOT MAKER! They mosh at my shows I'm a
RIOT MAKER! And I come out bustin... I'm a..
RIOT MAKER! RIOT MAKER! I don't give a damn about nuthin!
I'm a sly dranker I'm a skyscraper
Riot maker

Hop in a mosh pit fa sho!
You push, you shove, you get elbowed!

Back on 'cause this for Fat Tone and Mac Dre
All of the soldiers who got gone on that day
All my people's that's sittin' in prison
This is for you so won't you listen to the shit that I'm spittin'?
Fuck the law and the government they'll hymn yo ass up
They'll do everything in their power to get a fast buck
No right or wrongs, just killer bees out for your honeycomb
But you'll find out, when you bind out, you can be free if your money long
Ever been to one of my shows? Yeah, it might be crazy
In Ohio, that shit got a little too hyphy, baby
Stage diving and crowd surfing couldn't hold back
But they dropped her, now she's unconscious with her skull cracked
Now when this happened, it wasn't even during my set
They wanted me to give a sign to post up the hospital debt
When Travis told me we got papers, I thought he was playin
This bitch is suin Tecca Nina for a hundred grand! 'cause I'm a

[Chorus]

Stand back if you frightened!
Yeah! Get back 'cause we fightin!

I'm a skyscraper
That's why everybody in my path is trynna get a little piece of my paper
Man I swear, the Nina will never love them, plug them
When I'm rollin with Skatterman and Snug Brim!

It's Skatterman, cat, Strange Music's black sheep. (Why?)
'Cause I'm still countin' money off the back streets
Every city, every show, I got to pack heat
This ain't no fucking rap song, check my rap sheet
I'm one of a kind, turn one into nine
Blow your head of your shoulders, dog, it's nothin' but time
And I never raise my voice. You a bum, why should I holler on you?
With a whisper I can drop a couple dollars on you
Sss sss sick them rottweilers on you
Killers bustin out the windows of Impalas on you
A made man in the streets, I made grams
Wrote lyrics about my life, dropped an album, and made fans
Now I'm chillin' on tour with the redhead wonder
Do fifty seven shows in a three month summer
Any deuce bitch ass nigga fuckin' with Tech
Gonna be found in some park with his nuts in his neck

Like you ain't know, we put it down like this
Snug Brim, Kansas City, Missouri, Uzi, groupies, doobies, and fins
Suzy Qs ain't no excuse for the sin
So watch your tongue, if you movin' we come to shootin up at you and your bitch
You just assume you tried the shoes, they ain't fit
You never knew that I lose you off in the section with your dude in the ditch
Whether it's reppin' dog, or movin' them bricks
I keep it gutta little homie, look my records, see I'm doin it big
As you can tell I ain't no regular nigga I'm filled with star qualities
I hang out with bitches that's naked and watch the bra swallow me
It's always solo, you can't fake it so don't try ta follow me
You still can't get back up on your feet
You right back where you ought to be
I see you failin' 'cause Strange Music got it locked boy
Invest yo stock boy, Kansas City hot boy
It's really fuck a hata, some some weed, get ya papa
You can see me now or later, muthafuckin' Riot Maker. 'Cause I'm a

[Chorus]

We will shut this muthafucka down
We will tear up your muthafuckin' town!

Since 1985 Six, six, triple eight, forty six, ninety nine, three




Welcome to Everready
Enjoy

Overall Meaning

"Riot Maker" is a song by American rapper Tech N9ne, released in 2006. The song is dedicated to Brian be'zl Dennis and all of the 57th Street Rogue Dog Villains, which are "real riot makers," according to the lyrics. The song celebrates moshers, stompers, and jail breakers, setting the tone for the "riders and thugs," as well as strippers, who are focused on "violence and drugs." Tech N9ne's music is said to make people "lose it," and the lyrics are written in blood, highlighting the violence that often accompanies the rapper's music.


The song is critical of the law, the government, and poverty, as Tech N9ne speaks about how they hold people down and how he intends to remain a "riot maker." The chorus repeats the phrase, "I'm a riot maker," while the verses highlight the challenges Tech N9ne has faced as a musician. He speaks about how promoters in Honolulu don't want him to perform because they're afraid that Samoans will riot on him, and how he faced a lawsuit from a woman who was injured during one of his shows. He also references fellow musicians who have passed away, such as Mack Dre, and those who are currently in prison.


Overall, the song is a celebration of rioting and violence, and it reflects the struggles that Tech N9ne has faced as a musician.


Line by Line Meaning

This one right here's for the Riot Makers!
This song is dedicated to those who are rebellious and cause chaos.


The moshers! The stompers! The jail breakers!
Referring to the people who are energetic and actively participate in mosh pits, stomp their feet, and even escape from jail.


We gon start this shit off right!
We are going to begin this song in an energetic and impactful way.


We got KCMO in the house tonight!
Referring to Kansas City, Missouri, as the song's origin and hometown of Tech N9ne.


This is the moment for riders and thugs
This is the perfect time for those who live a rebellious and rough lifestyle.


Strippers in body bags, empassin' violence and drugs
Referring to the dangerous and harmful lifestyles of strippers, involving violence and drug use.


Poverty, a bunch of minorities die in the clubs
Expressing the unfortunate reality that people from low-income backgrounds, especially minorities, often face death or harm in nightlife venues.


They say my music's makin 'em lose it, I write it in blood
People claim that my music is causing them to lose control, and I create it with intense passion.


This is my music for all my people missin' my music
My music is dedicated to all the fans who have been longing to hear it.


Keep listenin' to it, and like I said, get a pistol and use it
Continuously listen to my music, and as I mentioned before, if necessary, defend yourself by using a firearm.


Satan shot my homie Maintain with a missile and blew it
Referring to the death of a friend named Maintain, attributing it to sinister forces or evil.


For the industry, 'cause he was one of the truest
Maintain was targeted by industry figures because he was known to be genuine and authentic.


I don't know why they keep pumpin' it's somethin'
I am unsure why they continue to play my music, but there must be a reason.


Maybe in the music they wanna be bumpin
Possibly, they enjoy the music and want to hear it repeatedly.


It's crunk and it's hella haterific
The music is energetic and filled with a lot of negativity and hate.


Throw your set up in the air is all the DJs really wanna play
The DJs want people to show their loyalty to their specific groups or affiliations by raising their hands in the air.


When October is lookin' bloody and Satanistic
Referring to a time of the year, possibly Halloween, where things become gruesome and associated with Satanism.


Killas from everywhere listen to me when I be bustin' shit
People who are dangerous and violent from various locations pay attention to my music when I'm delivering intense verses.


Then turbulence, don't get nervous when I wreck arenas
I bring chaos and disturbance to arenas where I perform, so don't get scared if things get out of control.


Concert promoters in Honolulu don't wanna see me
Concert organizers in Honolulu are afraid of the potential riot and chaos that my presence might incite.


'Cause they say that Somoans will riot on Tecca Nina 'cause I'm a
There is a fear that the Samoan community will cause a riot against Tech N9ne due to his controversial image.


RIOT MAKER! That's if you don't know I'm a
Referring to himself as a riot maker and declaring it confidently.


They mosh at my shows I'm a
When people mosh, dance aggressively, at my concerts, it is a sign that I am a riot maker.


And I come out bustin... I'm a..
I enter the scene with energy and aggression, living up to my reputation as a riot maker.


RIOT MAKER! RIOT MAKER! I don't give a damn about nuthin!
I am unapologetic and fearless, and I do not care about anything else.


I'm a sly dranker I'm a skyscraper
I am a smooth drinker of alcohol, and I am someone who stands tall, like a towering skyscraper.


Riot maker
Reiterating the fact that he is a riot maker.


Hop in a mosh pit fa sho!
Encouraging people to enthusiastically participate in mosh pits.


You push, you shove, you get elbowed!
Explaining what happens in a mosh pit - there is pushing, shoving, and people getting elbowed.


Back on 'cause this for Fat Tone and Mac Dre
Returning to the song because it is dedicated to Fat Tone and Mac Dre, two deceased artists.


All of the soldiers who got gone on that day
Paying tribute to all the soldiers or individuals who lost their lives on that particular day.


All my people's that's sittin' in prison
Referring to people who are incarcerated and expressing empathy towards them.


This is for you so won't you listen to the shit that I'm spittin'?
Dedicating this part of the song to those in prison and asking them to pay attention to his lyrics.


Fuck the law and the government they'll hymn yo ass up
Expressing disdain towards the legal system and the government, who can cause trouble for individuals.


They'll do everything in their power to get a fast buck
The authorities will go to extreme lengths to make money quickly, even if it harms others.


No right or wrongs, just killer bees out for your honeycomb
There is no clear moral distinction, only dangerous people seeking personal gain at the expense of others.


But you'll find out, when you bind out, you can be free if your money long
Once you discover the truth, you will realize that having substantial financial resources can grant you freedom.


Ever been to one of my shows? Yeah, it might be crazy
Asking if anyone has attended one of his concerts, implying that they can be wild and chaotic.


In Ohio, that shit got a little too hyphy, baby
Referring to a specific incident in Ohio where things became excessively energetic and out of control.


Stage diving and crowd surfing couldn't hold back
Even the acts of stage diving and crowd surfing were unable to control the intense energy of the crowd.


But they dropped her, now she's unconscious with her skull cracked
Someone who was being carried by the crowd during a crowd surf got dropped, resulting in her losing consciousness and sustaining a severe head injury.


Now when this happened, it wasn't even during my set
Clarifying that the incident did not occur while he was performing, but it still reflects negatively on him and his concert.


They wanted me to give a sign to post up the hospital debt
There was pressure for Tech N9ne to publicly acknowledge and take responsibility for the medical expenses resulting from the incident.


When Travis told me we got papers, I thought he was playin
When Travis informed Tech N9ne that they had legal papers relating to the incident, he initially perceived it as a joke or not being serious.


This bitch is suin Tecca Nina for a hundred grand! 'cause I'm a
Revealing that someone is suing Tech N9ne for a significant amount of money as a result of the incident.


Stand back if you frightened!
If you are scared or intimidated, take a step back.


Yeah! Get back 'cause we fightin!
Warning people to move away because a fight is about to happen.


I'm a skyscraper
Comparing himself to a tall building, emphasizing his prominence and significance.


That's why everybody in my path is trynna get a little piece of my paper
Due to his success and wealth, everyone wants to take advantage of him financially.


Man I swear, the Nina will never love them, plug them
Expressing the fact that Tech N9ne will never show love or support to those who try to exploit him.


When I'm rollin with Skatterman and Snug Brim!
Highlighting his companions, Skatterman and Snug Brim, who are also part of the music scene.


It's Skatterman, cat, Strange Music's black sheep. (Why?)
Introducing Skatterman, who feels like an outsider within the Strange Music record label.


'Cause I'm still countin' money off the back streets
Despite being the black sheep, Skatterman is still making a significant amount of money from underground sources.


Every city, every show, I got to pack heat
Skatterman carries a weapon, most likely a firearm, for his own protection at every city he performs in and every show he attends.


This ain't no fucking rap song, check my rap sheet
Claiming that his music is not simply a rap song, as his criminal background and past actions reflect in his lyrics and persona.


I'm one of a kind, turn one into nine
Skatterman is unique and stands out among others, capable of multiplying his influence and power.


Blow your head of your shoulders, dog, it's nothin' but time
He is capable of decapitating someone by causing their head to explode, and time is not an issue or constraint for him.


And I never raise my voice. You a bum, why should I holler on you?
Skatterman never needs to shout or raise his voice to assert dominance over someone because he doesn't view them as important or worthy of his attention.


With a whisper I can drop a couple dollars on you
Even with a calm and quiet demeanor, Skatterman has the power to financially ruin someone or make them pay a significant amount.


Sss sss sick them rottweilers on you
He can unleash vicious and aggressive Rottweilers on someone, causing physical harm or terror.


Killers bustin out the windows of Impalas on you
Dangerous individuals are breaking car windows with intent to attack or harm someone in their Chevrolet Impalas.


A made man in the streets, I made grams
Skatterman is a respected figure in the streets, and he has gained a significant amount of money through drug dealing.


Wrote lyrics about my life, dropped an album, and made fans
Sharing his personal experiences and stories through his lyrics, releasing an album, and gaining a loyal following of fans.


Now I'm chillin' on tour with the redhead wonder
Currently, he is enjoying his time on tour with an artist who has red hair and is known for her uniqueness and talent.


Do fifty seven shows in a three month summer
Having an extensive tour schedule, performing 57 shows within a three-month period during the summer.


Any deuce bitch ass nigga fuckin' with Tech
Warning anyone who dares to mess with Tech N9ne, referring to them derogatorily and implying that they are weak.


Gonna be found in some park with his nuts in his neck
Implying that anyone who crosses Tech N9ne will face a violent fate, possibly being found dead in a park with severe injuries.


Like you ain't know, we put it down like this
Asserting that it should be obvious how they dominate and excel in their endeavors.


Snug Brim, Kansas City, Missouri, Uzi, groupies, doobies, and fins
Introducing Snug Brim from Kansas City, Missouri, emphasizing their association with firearms (Uzi), fans who adore them (groupies), and the recreational use of drugs (doobies), as well as luxury cars (fins).


Suzy Qs ain't no excuse for the sin
Referring to women who engage in immoral behavior as an explanation or justification for committing sins or wrongdoing.


So watch your tongue, if you movin' we come to shootin up at you and your bitch
Warning others to be careful with their words because if they provoke or challenge them, they are prepared to shoot at them and their female partner.


You just assume you tried the shoes, they ain't fit
Telling someone that they are making incorrect assumptions about fitting into their lifestyle or trying to be like them when they clearly don't belong or match up.


You never knew that I lose you off in the section with your dude in the ditch
Revealing that the person he is addressing doesn't realize that he could easily make them disappear and leave them buried next to their male companion in a ditch.


Whether it's reppin' dog, or movin' them bricks
Regardless of representing or promoting an image, or being involved in the drug trade.


I keep it gutta little homie, look my records, see I'm doin it big
Stating that he remains true to the streets and maintains an authentic persona, and one only needs to look at his successful records to know he is making a significant impact.


As you can tell I ain't no regular nigga I'm filled with star qualities
Making it evident that he is not an ordinary individual, as he possesses exceptional qualities that make him stand out like a star.


I hang out with bitches that's naked and watch the bra swallow me
Associating himself with nude women who are sexually attracted to him and showcasing his influence over them.


It's always solo, you can't fake it so don't try ta follow me
Highlighting his preference for being alone and asserting that others cannot imitate or mimic him, so they shouldn't attempt to follow in his footsteps.


You still can't get back up on your feet
Despite their efforts, the person he is addressing is still struggling and unable to recover or make progress.


You right back where you ought to be
The individual has returned to their rightful place or position, indicating that they were never meant to rise above their current circumstances.


I see you failin' 'cause Strange Music got it locked boy
Observing the person's failure and attributing it to the dominant and successful position of Strange Music, the record label Tech N9ne is associated with.


Invest yo stock boy, Kansas City hot boy
Advising the person to invest in their own abilities and talents, asserting that they are a prominent figure from Kansas City.


It's really fuck a hata, some some weed, get ya papa
Displaying a strong disregard for haters or people who dislike them and suggesting that getting high on marijuana can help alleviate stress or worries.


You can see me now or later, muthafuckin' Riot Maker
Asserting that one can choose to encounter or confront him at any time, emphasizing his status as a riot maker.


We will shut this muthafucka down
They will cause chaos or disruption and bring an end to whatever is happening.


We will tear up your muthafuckin' town!
They will destroy or cause significant damage to the town or city they are in.


Since 1985 Six, six, triple eight, forty six, ninety nine, three
Referring to certain numbers that hold personal significance and likely represent significant dates or events in their life.


Welcome to Everready
Introducing the album Everready, signaling that the song is a part of this project.


Enjoy
Inviting the listeners to enjoy and appreciate the song and album as a whole.




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