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 be puttin' in work  [bad word] my life to rebirth, well respected, 'cause that's my word 
I'm sure you heard (heard), about a new sound going around 
She might have left my hood, but she was born in my town 

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! [bad word] the Boom! 
Ready or not, [bad word] the boys from the South 
Boom! [bad word] the Boom! 
Ready or not, How you like me now?

I said
We rep. the South, so what you talking about 
I'm [bad word] 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 (what to do)
Me and my crew, we stay [bad word]  old skool or new 
Many were called, but the chosen are few (were a few)
We rise to the top, what you want? Just in case you forgot  [bad word] the stage, grab my mic, show me what you got 

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! [bad word] the Boom! 
Ready or not, [bad word] the boys from the South 
Boom! [bad word] the Boom! 
Ready or not, How you like me now?

I said
Boom! [bad word] the Boom! 
Ready or not, [bad word] the boys from the South 
Boom! [bad word] the Boom! 
Ready or not, How you like me now? 

Is that all you got? 
I'll take your best shot.
(6x)
I'll take your best shot.(2x)

is that all you got
Well, it's alright! It's alright!
I'll take your best shot.

is that all you got
Well, it's alright! It's alright!
I'll take your best shot.

is that all you got
I'll take your best shot.
Well, it's alright! It's alright!
I'll take your best shot.
I'll take your best shot.

is that all you got
I'll take your best shot.
Well, it's alright! It's alright!
I'll take your best shot.
I'll take your best shot.

Boom! [bad word] the Boom! 
Ready or not, [bad word] the boys from the South 
Boom! [bad word] the Boom! 
Ready or not, (haha)How you like me now? 

Boom! [bad word] the Boom! 
Ready or not, [bad word] the boys from the South 
Boom! [bad word] the Boom! 
Ready or not, haha How you like me now?