Atliens

OutKast

About Atliens

"ATLiens" is the second single from hip-hop group Outkast's second studio album of the same name. It is a double A-Side single, alongside a further track from the album, "Wheelz of Steel". Both songs were written and produced by OutKast. The song appeared on the FOX series New York Undercover. The single peaked at #35 on the Billboard Hot 100.


Year:
1996
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Well it's the M - I - crooked letter, ain't no one better
And when I'm on the microphone you best to wear your sweater
Cause I'm cooler than a polar bear's toenails
Oh hell, there he go again talking that shit
Bend, corner's like I was a curve, I struck a nerve
And now you bout to see this Southern player serve
I heard it's not where you're from but where you pay rent
Then I heard it's not what you make but how much you spent
You got me bent like elbows, amongst other things, but I'm not worried
Cause when we step up in the party, like I'm out-you-scurry
So go get your fuckin' shine box, and your sack of nickles
It tickles to see you try to be like Mr. Pickles
Daddy fat sacks, B-I-G B-O-I
It's that same motherfucker that took them knuckles to your eye
And I try, to warn you not to test but you don't listen
Giving the shout out to my Uncle Donnel locked up in prison

Now throw your hands in the air
And wave 'em like you just don't care
And if you like fish and grits and all that pimp shit
Then everybody let me hear you say O-Yea-yer

Now throw your hands in the air
And wave 'em like you just don't care
And if you like fish and grits and all that pimp shit
Then everybody let me hear you say O-Yea-yer

Now, my oral illustration be like clitoral stimulation
To the female gender, ain't nothin better
Let me know when it's wet enough to enter
If not I'll wait, because the future of the world depends on
If or if not the child we raise gon' have that nigga syndrome
Or will it know to be the hard regardless of the skintone
I really feel that if we tune it, it just might get picked on
Or will it give a f*ck about what others say and get gone
The alienators cause we different keep your hands to the sky
Like Sounds of Blackness when I practice what a preach ain't no lie
I'll be the baker and the maker of the piece of my pie
Now breaker, breaker 10-4 can I get some reply?
Now everybody say

Now throw your hands in the air
And wave 'em like you just don't care
And if you like fish and grits and all that pimp shit
Then everybody let me hear you say O-Yea-yer

Now throw your hands in the air
And wave 'em like you just don't care
And if you like fish and grits and all that pimp shit
Then everybody let me hear you say O-Yea-yer

Everyday I sit while my nigga be in school
Thinking about the second album at the Dungeon shooting pool
Like E-S to the P-N, cause we adjust to the beat in the zone (zone)
Honey I'm home but I'm not married
Carried a lot of problems around being frustrated
And now I'm sitting at the end of the month I just made it
Like you made the B team
And like the daddy's wife you making the coffee
You heard the A-T-L-iens
So back the hell up off me

Softly as if I played piano in the dark
Found a way to channel my anger not to embark
The world's a stage and everybody's got to play their part
God works in mysterious ways so when he starts
The job of speaking through us we be so sincere with this here
No drugs or alcohol so I can get the signal clear as day
Put my glock away I got a stronger weapon
That never runs out of ammunition so I'm ready for war okay

Now throw your hands in the air
And wave 'em like you just don't care
And if you like fish and grits and all that pimp shit
Then everybody let me hear you say O-Yea-yer

Now throw your hands in the air
And wave 'em like you just don't care
And if you like fish and grits and all that pimp shit
Then everybody let me hear you say O-Yea-yer

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OutKast

Outkast was an American hip hop duo formed in 1992 in East Point, Georgia, composed of Atlanta-based rappers André "André 3000" Benjamin and Antwan "Big Boi" Patton. more »

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Written by: Andre Benjamin, Antwan Patton

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14 facts about this song

Album Name
"ATLiens" is not just a song but also the title of OutKast’s second studio album.
Release Date
The album was released on August 27, 1996, by LaFace Records.
Song Meaning
The title "ATLiens" is a portmanteau of "ATL" (Atlanta, the duo's hometown) and "aliens", reflecting feelings of being isolated from American society because of their race and eccentric music style.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
Album Success
The "ATLiens" album peaked at No. 2 on the US Billboard 200 chart.
Double Platinum
The album was certified double Platinum, selling over two million copies.
Style Evolution
"ATLiens" marked a change in the duo's musical style, as they moved away from the "Dirty South" sound of their debut album and pursued a more atmospheric, spacey, and unconventional sound.
Self-Production
"ATLiens" was partly produced by OutKast themselves, showcasing Andre 3000 and Big Boi's talent not just as rappers, but as music producers.
Animated Music Video
The music video for the song "ATLiens" was animated, a unique and novel approach.
Iconic Lyric
The first line of the song, "Well it's the M - I - crooked letter, ain't no one better", is often highlighted as one of the most iconic lines in hip-hop.
Awards
The "ATLiens" album was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 39th Grammy Awards.
Cultural Impact
The song "ATLiens" and its accompanying album have been acknowledged for helping redefine Southern hip-hop, demonstrating its creative potential and significance beyond the traditionally dominant East and West Coast rap scenes.
Sample Use
The song contains samples from "After the Feeling is Gone" by Lenny Williams and "Sponge" by Mother's Finest.
Artistic Influence
Notable artists like Kendrick Lamar have credited "ATLiens" as being influential in their own work.

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    Top Hot 100 Songs 1997

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