Eighth-Inning Singalong Poll

[Gwreck]

Vote now at Mets.com (scroll to bottom of front page)

What is your choice for the 8th inning Sing-A-Long at Citi Field?

Curly Shuffle

Hooked On A Feeling

I Like It Like That

Mama Said Knock You Out

Meet the Mets

This Land Is Your Land

Twist and Shout

[Benjamin Grimm]

Meet the Mets.

My "fear" is that The Curly Shuffle will win. I don't really care about this, but Meet the Mets is the only good choice.

Edited June 26, 2009 by Guest

[metirish]

="Benjamin Grimm":u1hfk7vo]Meet the Mets.[/quote:u1hfk7vo] I went to the page and voted for that.....

Gwreck Jun 26 2009 02:29 PM

I don't think people can actually sing the Curley Shuffle, they just liked the idea of it being played. Most of the choices on that list are absolutely terrible.

metirish Jun 26 2009 02:31 PM

All except "Meets the Mets" are terrible....I've no idea what "Mama Said Knock You Out " is.

Gwreck Jun 26 2009 02:32 PM

There's nothing wrong with "Twist and Shout." Mama Said Knock You Out is the best-known song by LL Cool J.

Frayed Knot Jun 26 2009 02:39 PM

How about sounds of silence? And, no, I'm not talking about the Simon and Garfunkel song.

Benjamin Grimm Jun 26 2009 02:41 PM

I like Twist and Shout. And I Like It Like That is also fun. But none of them are Meet the Mets. Any team can play those other songs, but only man can build a fortieth floor! I mean, only the Mets can play Meet the Mets!

Mendoza Line Jun 26 2009 03:05 PM

What are they doing with the now outdated (and always lame) "hot dogs, green grass, all at Shea" line now that Shea is a parking lot? Are they going to be politically incorrect and bring back "bring the kiddies, bring the wife," (please, please) or is there some new set of lyrics? I Googled "meet the mets" and checked mets.com and didn't find anything.

metsmarathon Jun 26 2009 03:05 PM

is there a write-in option?

Gwreck Jun 26 2009 03:12 PM

="Mendoza Line"]What are they doing with the now outdated (and always lame) "hot dogs, green grass, all at Shea" line now that Shea is a parking lot? Are they going to be politically incorrect and bring back "bring the kiddies, bring the wife," (please, please) or is there some new set of lyrics? I Googled "meet the mets" and checked mets.com and didn't find anything. The "Hot dogs, green grass, all at Shea" line is from the 1984 re-write of the song that is most commonly used on WFAN for the Mets Extra intro and outro. Interestingly, WFAN has edited the portion of the song they use to no longer contain the Shea reference. Anyway, the lyrics of the original 1962 version are still used at Shea Citi Field: Meet the Mets, Meet the Mets Step right up and greet the Mets Bring your kiddies, bring your wife Guaranteed to have the time of your life Because the Mets are really sockin' the ball Knockin' those home runs over the wall East side, west side, ev'rybody's comin' down To meet the M-E-T-S Mets of New York town. Oh, the butcher and the baker and the people in the streets Where do they go? To meet the Mets! Oh, they're hollerin' and they're cheerin' and they're jumpin' in their seats Where did they go? To meet the Mets! All the fans are true to the orange and blue So hurry up and come on down 'Cause we've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town. Give 'em a yell! Give 'em a hand! And let 'em know you're rootin' in the stands! Come on and meet the Mets, Meet the Mets, Step right up and greet the Mets Bring your kiddies, bring your wife Guaranteed to have the time of your life Because the Mets are really sockin' the ball Knockin' those home runs over the wall East side, west side, ev'rybody's comin' down To meet the M-E-T-S Mets of New York town, of New York town!

Benjamin Grimm Jun 26 2009 03:18 PM

When I was there last month, they didn't do the full lyrics of the song, just the more commonly known ones. They skipped everything from "Oh, the butcher and the baker..." to "... the Mets of New York town." They did include the two lines starting with "Give 'em a yell!" which are also, I think, less well known. The Mets broadcasts on Channel 9 used to have Meet the Mets as the opening theme song. They only played this part: ]Meet the Mets, Meet the Mets Step right up and greet the Mets Bring your kiddies, bring your wife Guaranteed to have the time of your life Because the Mets are really sockin' the ball Knockin' those home runs over the wall East side, west side, ev'rybody's comin' down To meet the M-E-T-S Mets of New York town. For many many years, I thought those lyrics were the entire song. (I still remember that opening montage ended with a closeup of Cleon Jones sliding into home plate. I bet it's on YouTube somewhere...)

themetfairy Jun 26 2009 03:25 PM

="Benjamin Grimm"]When I was there last month, they didn't do the full lyrics of the song, just the more commonly known ones. They skipped everything from "Oh, the butcher and the baker..." to "... the Mets of New York town." They did include the two lines starting with "Give 'em a yell!" which are also, I think, less well known. The Mets broadcasts on Channel 9 used to have Meet the Mets as the opening theme song. They only played this part: ]Meet the Mets, Meet the Mets Step right up and greet the Mets Bring your kiddies, bring your wife Guaranteed to have the time of your life Because the Mets are really sockin' the ball Knockin' those home runs over the wall East side, west side, ev'rybody's comin' down To meet the M-E-T-S Mets of New York town. They did the same thing yesterday.

DocTee Jun 26 2009 03:41 PM

Voted. They should show the results like they do with other polls

Benjamin Grimm Jun 26 2009 03:48 PM

I suspect they don't want to be publicly bound to the popular choice.

bmfc1 Jun 26 2009 04:33 PM

I think that Chelsea Dagger by The Fratellis would work. Every Mets fan knows it--it's the song in the Amstel Light commercial.

Edgy DC Jun 26 2009 05:14 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jun 27 2009 07:11 AM

I'll be honest. "Meet the Mets," while one of the best songs ever, isn't so perfect that it deserves permanent seventh- or eighth-inning enshrinement. It's a promotional song, and thus is aimed at people not at the ballpark to come on out and meet the Mets. If it's to be played at the park, I think it should be played during the pre-game period to geet the people as they find their seats. While they've already "come down" and paid admission, they haven't yet stepped right up to greet the Mets, so it's still appropriate. If you haven't stepped up to greet them after seven or eight innings in their ballpark, yo're never going to.

Fman99 Jun 26 2009 08:09 PM

Yesterday it was "Meet the Mets" and I could not have been happier. Silence also would've worked, sure, but that was in short supply in between innings at Citi Field.

Nymr83 Jun 26 2009 08:15 PM

they all suck.

Number 6 Jun 26 2009 11:51 PM

="bmfc1":2adl4f99]I think that Chelsea Dagger by The Fratellis would work. Every Mets fan knows it--it's the song in the Amstel Light commercial.[/quote:2adl4f99] Is that the ad that starts with an old man screaming something in Dutch? That always has me diving for the mute button. MFS62 Jun 27 2009 06:09 AM (Blushing) I still like the Macarena. Later bmfc1 Jun 27 2009 07:36 AM ="Number 6":20mqorid] ="bmfc1":20mqorid]I think that Chelsea Dagger by The Fratellis would work. Every Mets fan knows it--it's the song in the Amstel Light commercial.[/quote:20mqorid] Is that the ad that starts with an old man screaming something in Dutch? That always has me diving for the mute button.[/quote:20mqorid] Same one. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelsea_Dagger It's played at sports events around the world. But now I see that the Rays are currently using it so forget it... it's not like the Mets to do something unoriginal. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 27 2009 07:54 AM I actually wouldn't mind "Mama Said Knock You Out." There's an appropriate local tie (LL Cool J's born/raised in Jamaica). And it's fun, bragging, pump-you-up stuff, workable for both leading and comeback situations. But, hey, we did Brand Nubian and Whodini at karaoke the other night, so early-90s LL Cool J is kind of in my taste wheelhouse. Edgy DC Jun 27 2009 08:24 AM The heady days when rappers were threatening to take you out with their awesome dope rhymes and not with a glock. Of course, he pulls out his jammy in verse two. At least he made it to verse two! Then he finishes that verse by knocknig back a 40. And goes on to empty a shotgun on a killing spree. Metahorically. The song has no chance. Don't call it a comeback! I been here for years Rockin' my peers Puttin' suckers in fear Makin' the tears rain down like a monsoon Listen to the bass go boom Explosion, overpowerin' Over the competition, I'm towerin' Records shock When I drop these lyrics That'll make you call the cops Don't you dare stare You betta move Don't ever compare me to the rest They'll all get sliced and diced Competition's payin' the price I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! Don't you call this no regular jam I'm gonna rock this land I'm gonna take this itty-bitty world by storm And I'm just getting warm Just like Mohammad Ali, they called him Cassius Watch me bash this beat like a skull Dontcha know I gotta beef wit' Why don't you rip with me, the maniac psycho? Cuz when I pull out my jammy, get ready cuz it might go Blauh! How do you like me now? The reverand will not allow You to get wit' Mr. Smith don't risk Listen to my gear shift I'm blastin', outlastin' Colors like shaft, so you could say I'm shaftin' Old English fill my mind and I came up with this funky rhyme I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! Shadow boxin' when I heard you on the radio I just don't know What made them forget that I was raw But now I gotta new toy I'm going insane Frontin' the hurricane Releasin' pain Lettin' you know You can't gain or maintain Unless you say my name Rippin' Killin' Diggin' and drillin' a hole Well I'll pass your goal I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! Shotgun blasts are heard When I rip and kill at will The man of the hour, tower of power I will devour I'm gonna tie you up and let you understand That I'm not your average man When I gotta jammy in my hand Damn! Ooh! Listen to the way I slay your crew Damage! Damage! Damage!! Damage!! Destruction, terror and mayhem Pass me a .... I'll slay him Farmers? (WHAT?!) Farmers? (WHAT?!) Ready? (READY) I think I'm gonna bomb a town Don't you never, ever Pull my lever 'Cause I explode And my nine is easy to load I gotta thank God 'Cause he gave me this chance to rock Hard... knock you out I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! Fman99 Jun 27 2009 09:56 AM My jammy often goes blauh and really, there's not much you can do about it.

[Gwreck]

I don't think people can actually sing the Curley Shuffle, they just liked the idea of it being played.

Most of the choices on that list are absolutely terrible.

[metirish]

All except "Meets the Mets" are terrible....I've no idea what "Mama Said Knock You Out " is.

[Gwreck]

There's nothing wrong with "Twist and Shout."

Mama Said Knock You Out is the best-known song by LL Cool J.

[Frayed Knot]

How about sounds of silence?
And, no, I'm not talking about the Simon and Garfunkel song.

[Benjamin Grimm]

I like Twist and Shout. And I Like It Like That is also fun.

But none of them are Meet the Mets.

Any team can play those other songs, but only man can build a fortieth floor! I mean, only the Mets can play Meet the Mets!

[Guest Mendoza Line]

What are they doing with the now outdated (and always lame) "hot dogs, green grass, all at Shea" line now that Shea is a parking lot? Are they going to be politically incorrect and bring back "bring the kiddies, bring the wife," (please, please) or is there some new set of lyrics?

I Googled "meet the mets" and checked mets.com and didn't find anything.

[metsmarathon]

is there a write-in option?

[Gwreck]

="Mendoza Line"]What are they doing with the now outdated (and always lame) "hot dogs, green grass, all at Shea" line now that Shea is a parking lot? Are they going to be politically incorrect and bring back "bring the kiddies, bring the wife," (please, please) or is there some new set of lyrics? I Googled "meet the mets" and checked mets.com and didn't find anything.

The "Hot dogs, green grass, all at Shea" line is from the 1984 re-write of the song that is most commonly used on WFAN for the Mets Extra intro and outro. Interestingly, WFAN has edited the portion of the song they use to no longer contain the Shea reference.

Anyway, the lyrics of the original 1962 version are still used at Shea Citi Field:

Meet the Mets, Meet the Mets
Step right up and greet the Mets
Bring your kiddies, bring your wife
Guaranteed to have the time of your life
Because the Mets are really sockin' the ball
Knockin' those home runs over the wall
East side, west side, ev'rybody's comin' down
To meet the M-E-T-S Mets of New York town.

Oh, the butcher and the baker and the people in the streets
Where do they go? To meet the Mets!
Oh, they're hollerin' and they're cheerin' and they're jumpin' in their seats
Where did they go? To meet the Mets!
All the fans are true to the orange and blue
So hurry up and come on down
'Cause we've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town.

Give 'em a yell! Give 'em a hand!
And let 'em know you're rootin' in the stands!

Come on and meet the Mets, Meet the Mets,
Step right up and greet the Mets
Bring your kiddies, bring your wife
Guaranteed to have the time of your life
Because the Mets are really sockin' the ball
Knockin' those home runs over the wall
East side, west side, ev'rybody's comin' down
To meet the M-E-T-S Mets of New York town, of New York town!

[Benjamin Grimm]

When I was there last month, they didn't do the full lyrics of the song, just the more commonly known ones.

They skipped everything from "Oh, the butcher and the baker..." to "... the Mets of New York town." They did include the two lines starting with "Give 'em a yell!" which are also, I think, less well known.

The Mets broadcasts on Channel 9 used to have Meet the Mets as the opening theme song. They only played this part:

]Meet the Mets, Meet the Mets Step right up and greet the Mets Bring your kiddies, bring your wife Guaranteed to have the time of your life Because the Mets are really sockin' the ball Knockin' those home runs over the wall East side, west side, ev'rybody's comin' down To meet the M-E-T-S Mets of New York town.

For many many years, I thought those lyrics were the entire song. (I still remember that opening montage ended with a closeup of Cleon Jones sliding into home plate. I bet it's on YouTube somewhere...)

[Guest themetfairy]

="Benjamin Grimm"]When I was there last month, they didn't do the full lyrics of the song, just the more commonly known ones. They skipped everything from "Oh, the butcher and the baker..." to "... the Mets of New York town." They did include the two lines starting with "Give 'em a yell!" which are also, I think, less well known. The Mets broadcasts on Channel 9 used to have Meet the Mets as the opening theme song. They only played this part: ]Meet the Mets, Meet the Mets Step right up and greet the Mets Bring your kiddies, bring your wife Guaranteed to have the time of your life Because the Mets are really sockin' the ball Knockin' those home runs over the wall East side, west side, ev'rybody's comin' down To meet the M-E-T-S Mets of New York town.

They did the same thing yesterday.

[DocTee]

Voted. They should show the results like they do with other polls

[Benjamin Grimm]

I suspect they don't want to be publicly bound to the popular choice.

[bmfc1]

I think that Chelsea Dagger by The Fratellis would work. Every Mets fan knows it--it's the song in the Amstel Light commercial.

[Guest Edgy DC]

I'll be honest. "Meet the Mets," while one of the best songs ever, isn't so perfect that it deserves permanent seventh- or eighth-inning enshrinement. It's a promotional song, and thus is aimed at people not at the ballpark to come on out and meet the Mets.

If it's to be played at the park, I think it should be played during the pre-game period to geet the people as they find their seats. While they've already "come down" and paid admission, they haven't yet stepped right up to greet the Mets, so it's still appropriate.

If you haven't stepped up to greet them after seven or eight innings in their ballpark, yo're never going to.

Edited June 26, 2009 by Guest

[Fman99]

Yesterday it was "Meet the Mets" and I could not have been happier.

Silence also would've worked, sure, but that was in short supply in between innings at Citi Field.

[nymr83]

they all suck.

[Guest Number 6]

="bmfc1":2adl4f99]I think that Chelsea Dagger by The Fratellis would work. Every Mets fan knows it--it's the song in the Amstel Light commercial.[/quote:2adl4f99] Is that the ad that starts with an old man screaming something in Dutch? That always has me diving for the mute button.

MFS62 Jun 27 2009 06:09 AM

(Blushing) I still like the Macarena. Later

bmfc1 Jun 27 2009 07:36 AM

="Number 6":20mqorid] ="bmfc1":20mqorid]I think that Chelsea Dagger by The Fratellis would work. Every Mets fan knows it--it's the song in the Amstel Light commercial.[/quote:20mqorid] Is that the ad that starts with an old man screaming something in Dutch? That always has me diving for the mute button.[/quote:20mqorid] Same one. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelsea_Dagger It's played at sports events around the world. But now I see that the Rays are currently using it so forget it... it's not like the Mets to do something unoriginal. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 27 2009 07:54 AM I actually wouldn't mind "Mama Said Knock You Out." There's an appropriate local tie (LL Cool J's born/raised in Jamaica). And it's fun, bragging, pump-you-up stuff, workable for both leading and comeback situations. But, hey, we did Brand Nubian and Whodini at karaoke the other night, so early-90s LL Cool J is kind of in my taste wheelhouse. Edgy DC Jun 27 2009 08:24 AM The heady days when rappers were threatening to take you out with their awesome dope rhymes and not with a glock. Of course, he pulls out his jammy in verse two. At least he made it to verse two! Then he finishes that verse by knocknig back a 40. And goes on to empty a shotgun on a killing spree. Metahorically. The song has no chance. Don't call it a comeback! I been here for years Rockin' my peers Puttin' suckers in fear Makin' the tears rain down like a monsoon Listen to the bass go boom Explosion, overpowerin' Over the competition, I'm towerin' Records shock When I drop these lyrics That'll make you call the cops Don't you dare stare You betta move Don't ever compare me to the rest They'll all get sliced and diced Competition's payin' the price I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! Don't you call this no regular jam I'm gonna rock this land I'm gonna take this itty-bitty world by storm And I'm just getting warm Just like Mohammad Ali, they called him Cassius Watch me bash this beat like a skull Dontcha know I gotta beef wit' Why don't you rip with me, the maniac psycho? Cuz when I pull out my jammy, get ready cuz it might go Blauh! How do you like me now? The reverand will not allow You to get wit' Mr. Smith don't risk Listen to my gear shift I'm blastin', outlastin' Colors like shaft, so you could say I'm shaftin' Old English fill my mind and I came up with this funky rhyme I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! Shadow boxin' when I heard you on the radio I just don't know What made them forget that I was raw But now I gotta new toy I'm going insane Frontin' the hurricane Releasin' pain Lettin' you know You can't gain or maintain Unless you say my name Rippin' Killin' Diggin' and drillin' a hole Well I'll pass your goal I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! Shotgun blasts are heard When I rip and kill at will The man of the hour, tower of power I will devour I'm gonna tie you up and let you understand That I'm not your average man When I gotta jammy in my hand Damn! Ooh! Listen to the way I slay your crew Damage! Damage! Damage!! Damage!! Destruction, terror and mayhem Pass me a .... I'll slay him Farmers? (WHAT?!) Farmers? (WHAT?!) Ready? (READY) I think I'm gonna bomb a town Don't you never, ever Pull my lever 'Cause I explode And my nine is easy to load I gotta thank God 'Cause he gave me this chance to rock Hard... knock you out I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! Fman99 Jun 27 2009 09:56 AM My jammy often goes blauh and really, there's not much you can do about it.

[MFS62]

(Blushing) I still like the Macarena.

Later

[bmfc1]

="Number 6":20mqorid] ="bmfc1":20mqorid]I think that Chelsea Dagger by The Fratellis would work. Every Mets fan knows it--it's the song in the Amstel Light commercial.[/quote:20mqorid] Is that the ad that starts with an old man screaming something in Dutch? That always has me diving for the mute button.[/quote:20mqorid] Same one. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelsea_Dagger It's played at sports events around the world. But now I see that the Rays are currently using it so forget it... it's not like the Mets to do something unoriginal. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 27 2009 07:54 AM I actually wouldn't mind "Mama Said Knock You Out." There's an appropriate local tie (LL Cool J's born/raised in Jamaica). And it's fun, bragging, pump-you-up stuff, workable for both leading and comeback situations. But, hey, we did Brand Nubian and Whodini at karaoke the other night, so early-90s LL Cool J is kind of in my taste wheelhouse. Edgy DC Jun 27 2009 08:24 AM The heady days when rappers were threatening to take you out with their awesome dope rhymes and not with a glock. Of course, he pulls out his jammy in verse two. At least he made it to verse two! Then he finishes that verse by knocknig back a 40. And goes on to empty a shotgun on a killing spree. Metahorically. The song has no chance. Don't call it a comeback! I been here for years Rockin' my peers Puttin' suckers in fear Makin' the tears rain down like a monsoon Listen to the bass go boom Explosion, overpowerin' Over the competition, I'm towerin' Records shock When I drop these lyrics That'll make you call the cops Don't you dare stare You betta move Don't ever compare me to the rest They'll all get sliced and diced Competition's payin' the price I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! Don't you call this no regular jam I'm gonna rock this land I'm gonna take this itty-bitty world by storm And I'm just getting warm Just like Mohammad Ali, they called him Cassius Watch me bash this beat like a skull Dontcha know I gotta beef wit' Why don't you rip with me, the maniac psycho? Cuz when I pull out my jammy, get ready cuz it might go Blauh! How do you like me now? The reverand will not allow You to get wit' Mr. Smith don't risk Listen to my gear shift I'm blastin', outlastin' Colors like shaft, so you could say I'm shaftin' Old English fill my mind and I came up with this funky rhyme I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! Shadow boxin' when I heard you on the radio I just don't know What made them forget that I was raw But now I gotta new toy I'm going insane Frontin' the hurricane Releasin' pain Lettin' you know You can't gain or maintain Unless you say my name Rippin' Killin' Diggin' and drillin' a hole Well I'll pass your goal I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! Shotgun blasts are heard When I rip and kill at will The man of the hour, tower of power I will devour I'm gonna tie you up and let you understand That I'm not your average man When I gotta jammy in my hand Damn! Ooh! Listen to the way I slay your crew Damage! Damage! Damage!! Damage!! Destruction, terror and mayhem Pass me a .... I'll slay him Farmers? (WHAT?!) Farmers? (WHAT?!) Ready? (READY) I think I'm gonna bomb a town Don't you never, ever Pull my lever 'Cause I explode And my nine is easy to load I gotta thank God 'Cause he gave me this chance to rock Hard... knock you out I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! I'm gonna knock you out! Mama said knock you out! Fman99 Jun 27 2009 09:56 AM My jammy often goes blauh and really, there's not much you can do about it.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

I actually wouldn't mind "Mama Said Knock You Out." There's an appropriate local tie (LL Cool J's born/raised in Jamaica). And it's fun, bragging, pump-you-up stuff, workable for both leading and comeback situations.

But, hey, we did Brand Nubian and Whodini at karaoke the other night, so early-90s LL Cool J is kind of in my taste wheelhouse.

[Guest Edgy DC]

The heady days when rappers were threatening to take you out with their awesome dope rhymes and not with a glock.

Of course, he pulls out his jammy in verse two. At least he made it to verse two!

Then he finishes that verse by knocknig back a 40. And goes on to empty a shotgun on a killing spree.

Metahorically.

The song has no chance.

Don't call it a comeback!

I been here for years

Rockin' my peers

Puttin' suckers in fear

Makin' the tears rain down like a monsoon

Listen to the bass go boom

Explosion, overpowerin'

Over the competition, I'm towerin'

Records shock

When I drop these lyrics

That'll make you call the cops

Don't you dare stare

You betta move

Don't ever compare me to the rest

They'll all get sliced and diced

Competition's payin' the price

I'm gonna knock you out!

Mama said knock you out!

I'm gonna knock you out!

Mama said knock you out!

I'm gonna knock you out!

Mama said knock you out!

I'm gonna knock you out!

Mama said knock you out!

Don't you call this no regular jam

I'm gonna rock this land

I'm gonna take this itty-bitty world by storm

And I'm just getting warm

Just like Mohammad Ali, they called him Cassius

Watch me bash this beat like a skull

Dontcha know I gotta beef wit'

Why don't you rip with me, the maniac psycho?

Cuz when I pull out my jammy, get ready cuz it might go

Blauh!

How do you like me now?

The reverand will not allow

You to get wit' Mr. Smith don't risk

Listen to my gear shift

I'm blastin', outlastin'

Colors like shaft, so you could say I'm shaftin'

Old English fill my mind and I came up with this funky rhyme

I'm gonna knock you out!

Mama said knock you out!

I'm gonna knock you out!

Mama said knock you out!

I'm gonna knock you out!

Mama said knock you out!

I'm gonna knock you out!

Mama said knock you out!

Shadow boxin' when I heard you on the radio

I just don't know

What made them forget that I was raw

But now I gotta new toy

I'm going insane

Frontin' the hurricane

Releasin' pain

Lettin' you know

You can't gain or maintain

Unless you say my name

Rippin'

Killin'

Diggin' and drillin' a hole

Well I'll pass your goal

I'm gonna knock you out!

Mama said knock you out!

I'm gonna knock you out!

Mama said knock you out!

I'm gonna knock you out!

Mama said knock you out!

I'm gonna knock you out!

Mama said knock you out!

Shotgun blasts are heard

When I rip and kill at will

The man of the hour, tower of power

I will devour

I'm gonna tie you up and let you understand

That I'm not your average man

When I gotta jammy in my hand

Damn!

Ooh!

Listen to the way I slay your crew

Damage!

Damage!

Damage!!

Damage!!

Destruction, terror and mayhem

Pass me a .... I'll slay him

Farmers? (WHAT?!)

Farmers? (WHAT?!)

Ready? (READY)

I think I'm gonna bomb a town

Don't you never, ever

Pull my lever

'Cause I explode

And my nine is easy to load

I gotta thank God

'Cause he gave me this chance to rock

Hard... knock you out

I'm gonna knock you out!

Mama said knock you out!

I'm gonna knock you out!

Mama said knock you out!

I'm gonna knock you out!

Mama said knock you out!

I'm gonna knock you out!

Mama said knock you out!

[Fman99]

My jammy often goes blauh and really, there's not much you can do about it.