Batter Up
Nelly featuring St. Lunatics Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴Welcome ladies and gentlemen
This is Mark, oh-Who-gives-a-fuck from '93 TV
This is my co-host, Bob Buttafuoco
(Hey hey guys) Yeah yeah yeah
We got a crowd that's in a frenzy Bob
Let's go down to the announcers for the start of the game
And now, please rise for the singing of our national anthem
I say the fish don't fry in the kitchen
Beans don't burn on the grill (that's right)
It took a whole lot of trying
Just to get up that hill
I said but now we're up in the big leagues
My dirty it's our turn at bat
And just as long as we living, it's Lunatics player
It ain't nothing wrong with that, batter up
I'm the first to swing
Home run with that give-me-what-you-got thing, hot wings
Fuck a dub, smoke an ounce, show me love
Hit the club, me and T-Luv holla what
I put my mack down, she throw a curve ball
She owed Milli smoked that herb and some Llly-bone
She tip-top 'em, Optimo
First base, god living like a worst race
First chase, throw yo' people and yo' kind
Second lesson, smoke that herb and clear yo' mind
It's about time, second base wisdom rhyme
Sitting strong, skipped third base and headed home
Third baseman just don't understand baby what the bong
What the fuck wrong, with this world today
With these girls today, diamonds and pearls the way
You wasn't fucking with me, leave, for the wrap that's in my seed
Now you stays on yo knees cause we's be in the big league
Cause we's be in the big league
I say the fish don't fry in the kitchen
Beans don't burn on the grill (that's right)
It took a whole lot of trying
Just to get up that hill
I said but now we're up in the big leagues
My dirty it's our turn at bat
And just as long as we living, it's Lunatics player
It ain't nothing wrong with that, batter up
Well you should see me now, I'm eating Wheaties now
I'm stealing second and third and looking home peeping greedy now
See me now, people call me speedy now
Known for running the quickest miles
hit and run in any town, any ground
Rules 'fore I hit it, split it, lick it and quit it
And hit it, lick it, did I say lick it, (yeah) fuck it, lick it
Ain't no shame in my game, that normal shit ain't my thing
If I think with my dick then put your mouth on my brain
I maintain through the atmosphere, what we got here
A sucker in fear, hear the roars and the cheers
From the crowd when I take the mile, let me show 'em how
Hit the ball on the ground and make 'em get down
I say the fish don't fry in the kitchen
Beans don't burn on the grill (that's right)
It took a whole lot of trying
Just to get up that hill
I said but now we're up in the big leagues
My dirty it's our turn at bat
And just as long as we living, it's Lunatics player
It ain't nothing wrong with that, batter up
Well this next young batter on deck
He's still in high school (yeah I heard that)
(It's a great day though)
A good high school out in U-City of St. Louis, Missouri
(I think his name's umm, who knows,
Murphey Lee or something)
I want my name not, not said but screamed
I went from fantasies to dreams, dreams to bigger things
I'm like Bennett I been in it since, ninety-three
You can tell cause my L angle 90 degrees
I'ma sixteen year-old school boy, platinum skills
Swear to tell the real, the whole real to make a mill'
I lie little but still, talk straight up like motto
I could tell you something now, you think twice about it tomorrow
I promise, I gets deeper than file cabinets when rapping
Money, money, money, money what's happening
I'm coming up like family members in basements, and I stay bent
Make a milli to play with, buy a building you can pay me
And the 'tic is who I came with
You know how we do, we do, we do, we do, we do, we do
I say the fish don't fry in the kitchen
Beans don't burn on the grill (that's right)
It took a whole lot of trying
Just to get up that hill
I said but now we're up in the big leagues
My dirty it's our turn at bat
And just as long as we living, it's Lunatics player
It ain't nothing wrong with that, batter up
Overall Meaning
The song "Batter Up" by Nelly featuring St. Lunatics is about baseball, with references to the sport throughout the lyrics. The opening segment introduces the announcers for the game and asks the crowd to rise for the singing of the national anthem. The chorus sets the scene for the song, "up in the big leagues," and the importance of taking your turn at bat.
The verses follow different members of St. Lunatics, each with their own unique perspective on the game. The first verse highlights the love of smoking and partying, as well as getting attention from women. The second verse focuses on the skills of one of the rappers as a baseball player, with references to stealing bases and getting the crowd excited. The final verse introduces a young rapper, Murphey Lee, who talks about his ambition to make it big in the music industry, comparing it to baseball.
Overall, the song celebrates the quintessential American pastime of baseball and the various experiences and perspectives that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I say the fish don't fry in the kitchen
Cooking fish in the kitchen doesn't make much sense
Beans don't burn on the grill (that's right)
If beans are well cooked, they don't easily burn on a grill
It took a whole lot of trying
Climbing and achieving success can take a lot of effort
Just to get up that hill
Achieving success can be compared to climbing a hill
I said but now we're up in the big leagues
After trying hard and climbing up the hill, we're now in the big leagues
My dirty it's our turn at bat
Now it's our turn to take responsibility
And just as long as we living, it's Lunatics player
As long as we're alive, we're Lunatics player
It ain't nothing wrong with that, batter up
There's nothing wrong with being a Lunatics player, so let's batter up
I'm the first to swing
I'm the first to take action
Home run with that give-me-what-you-got thing, hot wings
I hit a home run with my request, give-me-what-you-got thing, like hot wings
Fuck a dub, smoke an ounce, show me love
I'm asking for love while smoking an ounce of marijuana instead of just paying $20
Hit the club, me and T-Luv holla what
Going to the club to have fun with T-Luv
I put my mack down, she throw a curve ball
I express myself confidently, but she throws an unexpected challenge
She owed Milli smoked that herb and some Llly-bone
She was in a stressful situation, and she smoked marijuana and some Llly-bone to relax
She tip-top 'em, Optimo
She picked up and cleaned up everything, finally smoking an Optimo cigar
First base, god living like a worst race
Living life on the first base was like living in a bad situation
First chase, throw yo' people and yo' kind
In the first competition, you must be willing to sacrifice your people and your kind
Second lesson, smoke that herb and clear yo' mind
Taking a break to smoke some weed and clear your thoughts is an important lesson
It's about time, second base wisdom rhyme
It's about time to have some wisdom and flow on second base
Sitting strong, skipped third base and headed home
Making a strong and confident move by skipping third base and heading home
Third baseman just don't understand baby what the bong
The third baseman does not understand the benefits of smoking marijuana
What the fuck wrong, with this world today
What the hell is wrong with the world today?
With these girls today, diamonds and pearls the way
What's with these girls today only wanting diamonds and pearls?
You wasn't fucking with me, leave, for the wrap that's in my seed
If you weren't serious about me, then leave, because you're only after the wealth I have created
Now you stays on yo knees cause we's be in the big league
Now you want to be with me because I'm a Lunatics player in the big league
Well you should see me now, I'm eating Wheaties now
Now I'm successful and eating Wheaties
I'm stealing second and third and looking home peeping greedy now
I'm making moves and thinking about success, looking for ways to increase wealth and success
See me now, people call me speedy now
People are calling me speedy now because of my success and quickness
Known for running the quickest miles
My reputation is for running the fastest miles
Hit and run in any town, any ground
I can hit and run successfully anywhere
Rules 'fore I hit it, split it, lick it and quit it
I have rules before hooking up with someone and making love
And hit it, lick it, did I say lick it, (yeah) fuck it, lick it
I don't care what anyone thinks, I'll hit it and lick it as I want
Ain't no shame in my game, that normal shit ain't my thing
I don't feel ashamed of my actions, and doing what is considered normal is not my thing
If I think with my dick then put your mouth on my brain
If I'm being driven by my sexual drive, then help stimulate my mind
I maintain through the atmosphere, what we got here
No matter what's going on around me, I can maintain myself
A sucker in fear, hear the roars and the cheers
People will always cheer for the bold actions taken by me, while suckers may hold back in fear
From the crowd when I take the mile, let me show 'em how
The crowd is inspired when I show them how to succeed
Hit the ball on the ground and make 'em get down
My actions will force people to listen and take notice
Well this next young batter on deck
Next up is a young, high school batter
He's still in high school (yeah I heard that)
The batter is still in high school, as heard
(It's a great day though)
Despite that fact, it's still a great day
A good high school out in U-City of St. Louis, Missouri
The high school is located in U-City of St. Louis, Missouri
(I think his name's umm, who knows, Murphey Lee or something)
The batter's name is not sure, could be Murphey Lee
I want my name not, not said but screamed
I don't just want people to know my name, I want them to scream it
I went from fantasies to dreams, dreams to bigger things
I went from thinking about things to dreaming about them, and now I'm pursuing even bigger goals
I'm like Bennett I been in it since, ninety-three
I've been in this game since 1993, like Bennett
You can tell cause my L angle 90 degrees
My L angle is at 90 degrees- it shows I'm serious about this
I'ma sixteen year-old school boy, platinum skills
I'm a sixteen year-old school boy with platinum-level skills
Swear to tell the real, the whole real to make a mill'
I'll tell the truth to make a million
I lie little but still, talk straight up like motto
I try to be honest in my speech, and I follow my own motto
I could tell you something now, you think twice about it tomorrow
I can provide some information that you will think about tomorrow
I promise, I gets deeper than file cabinets when rapping
I promise to deliver music with more depth than your local file cabinets
Money, money, money, money what's happening
Money is always on my mind, I'm always thinking about it
I'm coming up like family members in basements, and I stay bent
I'm coming up in the world despite difficult beginnings and I still smoke weed
Make a milli to play with, buy a building you can pay me
Once you make a million, you can use that money to make more money buying property
And the 'tic is who I came with
I came here with my crew, the Lunatics
You know how we do, we do, we do, we do, we do
You know how we roll, we are confident in our actions and what we do
Lyrics © D2 PRO PUBLISHING, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JEFF BARRY, JANET DUBOIS, JASON EPPERSON, STEVE WILLS
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