Batter Up

St. Lunatics

About Batter Up

"Batter Up" is a single by the American rapper Nelly and the St. Lunatics, released on September 11, 2001. It was produced by Steve "Blast" Wills, taken from Nelly's 2000 album Country Grammar. "Batter Up" is included as a bonus track on the Free City album and remixed on Da Derrty Versions. The song's hook and chorus allude to the theme song of the television sitcom The Jeffersons. The show's star, Sherman Hemsley, appears in the music video for "Batter Up", initially as a sports announcer and later dancing with members of St. Lunatics. It is the last single from Nelly's first studio album, and was released on the same day as the September 11 attacks. At the beginning of the music video to "Ride Wit Me", Nelly is shown to be listening to "Batter Up". 


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2002
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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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St. Lunatics

The St. Lunatics are a hip hop group from St. Louis, Missouri formed in 1995. The group consists of Nelly, Ali, Murphy Lee, Kyjuan and City Spud. Former member Slo'Down left the group after a dispute. more »

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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.
Chart Performance
The song achieved significant radio airplay and peaked at number 28 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Collaborative Production
The song was produced by Jason "Jay E" Epperson, who had a long-standing working relationship with Nelly and St. Lunatics.
Music Video
The video for "Batter Up" features cameos from notable baseball players, including Ozzie Smith and others, which complements the baseball metaphors used throughout the song.
Inspiration
"Batter Up" is often considered a tribute to Nelly's hometown, St. Louis, Missouri, and its strong connection to baseball.
Lyrical Composition
The 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.
Group Effort
Although 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.
Album Success
The 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.
Extended Version
The 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.
Cultural Impact
The 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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