Batter Up
St. Lunatics
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Welcome ladies and gentlemen This is Mark... oh-Who-gives-a-f*ck 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 (Chorus) *paraphrasing "The Jeffersons"* 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 tah-ryin 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 livin, it's Lunatics playa It ain't nuttin wrong with that, huh - batter up St. Lunatics- I'm the first to swing I'ma run with that give-me-what-you-got thing, hot wings F*ck 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 livin 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 Sittin strong, skipped third base and headed home Third baseman just don't understand baby what the bong What the f*ck wrong, with this world today With these girls today, diamonds and pearls the way You wasn't fuckin 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 leauge (Chorus) Nelly- Well you should see me now, I'm eatin Wheaties now I'm stealin second and third and lookin home peepin greedy now See me now, people call me speedy now Known for runnin 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) f*ck it, lick it Ain't no shame in my game, that normal shit ain't my thang If I stick with my dick then put your mouth on my brains I maintain through the atmosphere, what we got here A sucka 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 (Chorus) Well uhh 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 you-City of St. Louis, Missouri (I think his name's umm, who knows.. Mur-uhh, Murphey Lee or somethin) Murphey Lee- 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 somethin now, you think twice about it tomorrow I promise, I gets deeper than file cabinets when rappin Money, money, money, money what's happenin I'm comin 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 (Chorus)
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Written by: JEFF BARRY, JANET DUBOIS, JASON EPPERSON, STEVE WILLS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
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10 facts about this song
Record Release"Batter Up" was released as a single in 2001 from the album Country Grammar by Nelly and the hip-hop group St. Lunatics.
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Chart PerformanceThe song achieved significant radio airplay and peaked at number 28 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Collaborative ProductionThe song was produced by Jason "Jay E" Epperson, who had a long-standing working relationship with Nelly and St. Lunatics.
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Music VideoThe video for "Batter Up" features cameos from notable baseball players, including Ozzie Smith and others, which complements the baseball metaphors used throughout the song.
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Inspiration"Batter Up" is often considered a tribute to Nelly's hometown, St. Louis, Missouri, and its strong connection to baseball.
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Lyrical CompositionThe lyrical composition of the song includes a range of baseball metaphors that provide a unique twist on typical hip-hop themes of success, competition and ambition.
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Group EffortAlthough Nelly is often the primary artist associated with this song, "Batter Up" includes verses from all members of the St. Lunatics, making it a group effort.
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Album SuccessThe Country Grammar album, which includes "Batter Up", was certified 9 times Platinum by the RIAA, selling more than 9 million copies in the United States.
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Extended VersionThe original version of the song off the album Country Grammar has a running time of 4:10, Nelly however released an extended version of "Batter Up" as a single that is 5:27 long.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is often played in baseball games, making it part of popular sporting culture despite being released over two decades ago.
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