I Got An Attitude
The Herbaliser Lyrics

Aurally potent, lethal, bust steady
My words carry power and impact, and they come out smoothly

Man your battle stations, I'm ready
Get ready, I'm about to start something big

Cold gettin' bigger, an idol-like figure
My reputation is growing and people look up to me

Play me if you want and make like a trigger
Go ahead and try to start something with me, like a gun being fired

Squeeze off your best, you can huff and puff
Give it your all, but it won't be enough

But it's kiddie stuff because your best ain't good enough
Your efforts are weak and childish compared to mine

Stand on attention, your body in line
Listen up and be ready to follow my lead

This ain't your average rhyme, if it is, it ain't mine
What I'm about to say is going to be different from what you usually hear

Ducks, has-beens, I'ma show them all
I'm going to prove wrong those who doubt me or think I'm past my prime

I'm not a joker but I laugh cause y'all can't brawl
I'm not laughing at you, but at how you try to compete with me and fall short

I roll the mic, smoked I lay it to rest
I dominate the mic when I perform, and when I'm done, I leave it behind me

Embalmed in my palm, I touch it and it's blessed
My words are like a sacred object that I hold and keep safe

Got style, I know the routine
I have my own unique style and I know exactly what to do

All punks poppin' junk can't join my team
I only want people on my side who are serious and respectable, not those who talk nonsense

I run through the motions, I don't ramble
I stay focused and don't waste words

Twenty to one I'm up to par, don't gamble
I'm always on top of my game, don't bet against me

I take it till you're broke, you think it's a joke?
I won't stop until I've defeated my opponent completely, and it's not funny

The last duck that laughed choked from my smoke
The last person who underestimated me regretted it, and I'm about to do the same to you

I light the mic on fire, set alarms to perk
When I perform, I light up the stage and create a buzz that gets everyone's attention

Antoinette is alert, I put bodies to work
My name is Antoinette, and when I'm in charge, people get to work and start moving

My attitude fills the room, you can feel the tension
My presence alone creates a strong feeling that you can sense in the air

And if I ain't around, just mention
If I'm not there, just mention my name and people will know who you're talking about

I'm on the way with the mic at my side
I'm on my way, always carrying the mic with me and ready to perform

Watch the ducks hit the road up to Duckhill Drive
Watch my competition run away and hide, knowing they can't compete with me

When I finally approach I be in the mood
When I show up, I'll be ready and in the right mindset

To get loose and get mine, me and my attitude
I'm going to let loose and do what I came to do, with my confident and assertive attitude

Come to the party with an attitude, a mood to chill
When I go to a party, I come with a confident and relaxed attitude

When the music starts kickin' I can't keep still
When the music starts playing, I can't help but dance and move to the beat

Biters watchin' me, eyein' me, waitin' to make
People who copy my style or lyrics are watching me, hoping to take advantage of my success

Little rumors causin' tumors that I might break
People are spreading false rumors that I can't handle the pressure or might fail

But I'll never break, I'll just address the crowd
I won't let the rumors get to me, and instead I'll face the audience and perform

There's no ifs, no ands when it's pumped up loud
When the music is loud and the energy is high, there's no room for hesitation

Cause I'ma rush em, crush 'em, shame, tame and blush 'em
I'm going to aggressively take on my competition and dominate them, making them feel embarrassed and powerless

Voices that are moist, I'll hush 'em
People who speak weakly or without confidence will be silenced by my strong presence

I'm no joke, the mic smoker of chicks
I'm not a laughing matter, I'm a serious musician and performer

From the pack I'm the pick, no, it ain't no trick
Out of all the performers out there, I'm the best choice and it's not a trick or gimmick

I got rhymes that'll rock ya, beat that'll knock ya
My lyrics are powerful and will shake people up, and the music behind them is just as strong

If it don't shock ya the body'll stop ya
If the music doesn't cause a strong reaction, then the feeling of the rhythm will

But don't play me close, other words hands off
Don't try to challenge me or interfere with my performance, keep your distance

Deep voice, hard and moist, playin' hard when you're soft
My voice is strong and serious, standing out from others who are weak or timid

You want a cutie? Don't mean to harness the charm
If you're looking for a pretty face or charming personality, I'm not your girl

Dom Perrignon in the arm, duck alert the alarm
I have high standards and enjoy the finer things, and those around me should be ready to appreciate that

I'm not braggin' or boastin', don't want to be rude
I'm not trying to show off, I just want to be honest and straightforward

But ( ? ) keep tellin' I got an attitude
Despite my best efforts to stay humble, people keep calling me out for my strong and confident attitude

You want to know why I play you like that? I don't like your face
The reason I'm treating you a certain way is because I don't think you're worth my time

Take your running shoes off, you ain't in this race
Quit while you're ahead, you're not on my level and can't compete with me

Kick back, sit back, step off, sit down and be numb
Relax and take a step back, you're no match for me and shouldn't bother trying

Feed crumbs to bums, rock rhymes over drums
Leave the scraps and leftovers for the losers, I'm going to focus on creating great music

It ain't complicated, must I break it down?
What I'm saying is simple and straightforward, do I really need to explain it?

Def rhymes from a lady with a real live sound
I'm a woman with a unique and authentic voice and style

Must admit it I'm with it so get with it, you dig?
I'm really good at what I do, and you should join me and appreciate my skills, do you understand?

Flossin' carat and gear, and real hair, not a wig
I have expensive and high-quality jewelry and clothing, and my hair is real and not fake

Bodily I'm vivacious and vocally gracious
I'm energetic and full of life, and my voice is smooth and beautiful

Antoinette's put together in all the right places
My body is attractive and well-proportioned

Fit to carry wit, makin' hit after hit
I'm smart and talented enough to create great music and keep making successful songs

Never ask me to quit cause I'm eternally lit
Don't ever tell me to stop doing what I love, because I'll never burn out

You ain't ready, baby, sorry Sally, this is my thing
You can't handle what I'm about to do, so don't even try to keep up

A lot of male vocalists can't even hang
Many male singers can't handle the same level of skill and talent as me

And if they sound like a sissy when they diss they just piss me
If a male performer tries to insult me but sounds weak and pathetic, it just makes me angry

Off, I get wild and on the mic I get busy
That makes me really angry, and I channel that energy into my performance and become even more powerful

Bold just like a bee, I'm the queen of this thing
I'm unafraid and confident, like a queen bee dominating her hive of workers

Rock a beat inside out like Whitney can sing
My music is so powerful and well-crafted, it's like Whitney Houston's singing voice

Clear my throat, hit a note, ( ? ) and bruised
I'm about to perform an amazing feat, and it's going to leave the competition feeling sore and beaten

You run circles with my words, I finds and loose
My lyrics are so complex and powerful, they confuse and overwhelm my competition

Ya, run your ( ? ) to the edge, you must be on Quaaludes
You keep talking, but it's just nonsense and makes no sense, it's like you're drugged

Don't be comin in my face ( ? ) sayin' I got an attitude
Don't confront me and accuse me of having an attitude, when in reality I'm just confident and successful