I never knew that a kid like me Could take his mic around the world and flash the big S.D. And rock the masses, from Madrid to Calabassas Tijuana, Mexico, bootleg demos in Tokyo They know me though, cause I've be putting in work Commit my life to rebirth, well respected cause that's my word I'm sure you heard about a new sound going around She might have left my hood, but she was born in my town
[Chorus:] You didn't know, thought we was new on the scene Well, it's alright, it's alright, I know you know, I see you smiling at me Well, it's alright, it's alright. Boom! Here comes the boom! Ready or not, here comes the boys from the South! Boom! Here comes the boom! Ready or not? how do you like me now?
We rep the South, so what are you talking about? I'm not running off my mouth, I know this without a doubt Cause if you know these streets, then these streets know you When it's time to handle business, then you know what to do Me and my crew, we stay true, old skool or new Many were called, but the chosen are few We rise to the top, what you want? just in case you forgot: Rush the stage, grab my mic, show me what you got
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Is that all you got? I'll take your best shot!
[Chorus:] You didn't know, thought we was new on the scene Well, it's alright, it's alright, I know you know, I see you smiling at me Well, it's alright, it's alright. Boom! Here comes the boom! Ready or not, here comes the boys from the South! Boom! Here comes the boom! Ready or not? how do you like me now?