Rage Against The Machine - Mic Check Lyrics






Oh Wait a minute now
Ha ha ha
Come on
Wait a Minute Now
Check

To tha young r to tha e tha b to tha e tha l
Never give up just live up
Fed upon America
We be spittin' it up
Rippin' it up
For an even amount in each cup
To my brothers burning bare feet on black top
Whose curled 'neath tha shadows
From tha gaze of tha cops
Whose huntin' for 9 to 5's through factory locks
Is now hunted on this modern day auction block

Mic Check, ha ha ha
I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocker
Mic Check, ha ha ha ha
I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocker, what?
Mic Check, ha ha ha
I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocker
Mic Check, ha ha ha ha
I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocker, what?

Check check check check the check, oh
packin

Flexin' and mashin'
With complex text
Fast and in a fashion
That snap back necks
Quicker than a fed cash tha company checks
Come with tha fire only Marley could catch
This be tha flame in tha cellar beware
Nameless cold millions gaspin' for air
Those naked and wageless
Now scream within cages
What, they make you pull your shit
Just to get your share, what?

Mic Check, ha ha ha
I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocker
Mic Check, ha ha ha ha
I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocker, what?
Mic Check, ha ha ha
I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocker
Mic Check, ha ha ha ha
I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocker, what?

Welcome down with the warrior sound, UGH!

With this mic device
I spit nonfiction
Who got tha power
This be my question
Tha mass of tha few in this torn nation?
Tha priest tha book or tha congregation?
Tha politricks who rob and hold down your zone?
Or those who give tha thieves tha key to their homes?
Tha pig who's free to murder one Shucklak
Or survivors who make a move and murder one back?

This mic device
I spit nonfiction
Who got tha power
This be my question
Tha mass of tha few in this torn nation?
Tha priest tha book or tha congregation?
Tha politricks who rob and hold down your zone?
Or those who give tha thieves tha key to their homes?
Tha pig who's free to murder one Shucklak
Or survivors who make a move and murder one back?

Mic Check, ha ha ha
I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocker
Mic Check, ha ha ha ha
I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocker, what?
Mic Check, ha ha ha
I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocker
Mic Check, ha ha ha ha
I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocker, what?





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  1. M.... ....

    Meow check

  2. H.... K....

    I love how Tim can make just 2 notes a banger bassline. And don't forget how Tom uses only a guitar to create both snyth and turntable sounds

  3. L.... ....

    Lyrics

    Oh
    Wait a minute now
    Ha ha
    Come on
    Oh
    Wait a minute now
    Check

    To the Young R to the E, 
    The B to the E, the L
    Never give up, 
    Just live up
    Fed upon America, 
    We be spitting it up
    Rippin it up for an 
    Even amount in each cup
    To my brothers burning 
    Bare feet on black top
    Whose curled neath the shadows 
    From the gaze of the cops
    Whose hunting for 9 to 5's 
    Through factory locks
    Is now hunted on this 
    Modern day auction block

    Mic Check, 
    Ha ha ha
    I be the anti-myth 
    Rhythm rock shocker!
    Mic Check, 
    Ha ha ha ha
    I be the anti-myth 
    Rhythm rock shocker, 
    What?!
    Mic Check, 
    Ha ha ha
    I be the anti-myth 
    Rhythm rock shocker!
    Mic Check, 
    Ha ha ha ha
    I be the anti-myth 
    Rhythm rock shocker, 
    What?!

    Check-check-check-
    Check-the check..
    Oh....packing..

    Flexing and mashing
    With complex text
    Fast and in a fashion 
    That snap back necks
    Quicker than a fed 
    Cash the company checks
    Come with the "Fire" 
    Only Marley could catch
    This be the flame 
    In the cellar beware
    Nameless cold millions 
    Gasping for air
    Those naked and wageless, 
    Now scream within cages
    What, 
    They make you pull your shit
    Just to get your share, 
    What?!

    Mic Check, 
    Ha ha ha
    I be the anti-myth 
    Rhythm rock shocker!
    Mic Check, 
    Ha ha ha ha
    I be the anti-myth 
    Rhythm rock shocker, 
    What?!
    Mic Check, 
    Ha ha ha
    I be the anti-myth 
    Rhythm rock shocker!
    Mic Check, 
    Ha ha ha ha
    I be the anti-myth 
    Rhythm rock shocker, 
    What?!

    Fuck no
    Fuck no
    Fuck no
    Fuck no
    Fuck no
    Fuck no
    Fuck no
    Fuck no
    Fuck no
    Fuck no
    Fuck no
    Fuck no
    Fuck no
    Fuck no
    Fuck again with
    The warrior sound

    With this mic device, 
    I spit nonfiction
    "Who got the power?" 
    This be my question
    The mass of the few 
    In this torn nation?
    The priest, 
    The book, 
    Or the congregation?
    The politricks who rob 
    And hold down your zone?
    Or those who give the thieves 
    The key to their homes?
    The pig who's free 
    To murder one Shucklak
    Or survivors who make 
    A move and murder one back!?

    With this mic device, 
    I spit nonfiction
    "Who got the power?" 
    This be my question
    The mass of the few 
    In this torn nation?
    The priest, 
    The book, 
    Or the congregation?
    The politricks who rob 
    And hold down your zone?
    Or those who give the thieves 
    The key to their homes?
    The pig who's free 
    To murder one Shucklak
    Or survivors who make 
    A move and murder one back!?

    Mic Check, 
    Ha ha ha
    I be the anti-myth 
    Rhythm rock shocker!
    Mic Check, 
    Ha ha ha ha
    I be the anti-myth 
    Rhythm rock shocker, 
    What?!
    Mic Check, 
    Ha ha ha
    I be the anti-myth 
    Rhythm rock shocker!
    Mic Check, 
    Ha ha ha ha
    I be the anti-myth 
    Rhythm rock shocker, 
    What?!

  4. C.... M....

    THIS is the ILLEST, my yukes.

  5. P.... ....

    That solo definitely a favorite among die hard Rage fans

  6. T.... T....

    Yo are you really a master of AC DC?

  7. R.... G....

    This song is lovely. I love it at least

  8. S.... F....

    The world needs RATM

  9. M.... M....

    I've been listening to metal since 1991 buying my own vinyls from the age of twelve. I'm 39 now and I can't say I've heard many albums more powerful than the battle of los angeles.
    This album is off the fucking HOOK. Unreal. Amazing Road trip music

  10. J.... F....

    URUGUAY🇺🇾💪2019

  11. B.... D....

    "Quicker than the fed cashing company checks, I be the fire only Marley could catch" one of my favorite lyrics to the this day!

  12. s.... ....

    Amazing sounding song & that bridge is whoah

  13. F.... 4....

    That solo adds a little humor to such a serious song. Love it. RATM!!!!

  14. H.... M....

    Attention ought to be directed all the way to the most subtle details, so if you are a basic bitch, best listen to more basic content.

  15. T.... ....

    After Mic Check they need to play Microphone Fiend))))

  16. L.... S....

    2:29 MOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

  17. Z.... R....

    Beastie Boys influence

  18. f.... ....

    de la Rocha's flow is so underrated

  19. e.... ....

    Mic Check, as performed by other artists:




    "...Check, check... are we on?"

  20. J.... R....

    Who got the power that been my question!!

  21. J.... J....

    Fuck scratching records, scratching guitar strings sounds way better

  22. S.... P....

    Holy crap. Nice guitar notes during the verses.

  23. c.... ....

    best part is at 2:30 when the drums suddenly cut out

  24. B.... S....

    Who got the power
    This be my question
    The mass of the few
    In this torn nation?
    The priest the book or the congregation?
    Tha politricks who rob and hold down your zone?
    Or those who give tha thieves tha key to their homes?
    Tha pig who's free to murder one
    Shucklak
    Or survivors who make a move and murder one back?

    B.... S....

    Or "The mass OR the few"

    B.... S....

    @Ghilean 117 nah.. Other than the first missing couple of lines, "with this mic device I speak non fiction", she's right.

  25. J.... D....

    This song is fucking sick! Mic check ha ha ha ha. Welcome down with the warrior sound.

  26. P.... ....

    Brilliant beyond anything ordinary or everyday! Bravo!

  27. M.... G....

    Ill b the reason for the death of the magicians demonic influence beware,and theres not a single evil one of u fallen angels who wont fall to the lords voice and beg to have just another second to explain their wicked lies and now they know its to late and there times up and all they can feel is despair

  28. M.... L....

    1:51

    *FUCKING EPIC MOMENT!!*

  29. S.... C....

    Fuck haters givd them hell

  30. l.... ....

    I like to call it power music.......

  31. 2.... ....

    Favorite song on this album

  32. O.... ....

    i like bulls on parade better

  33. R.... R....

    Still yes.

  34. n.... p....

    The fact they aren't on the radio is proof that there truly is a machine to ligitimately rage against

  35. R.... C....

    Oh Wait a minute now
    Ha ha ha
    Come on
    Wait a Minute Now
    Check

    To tha young r to tha e tha b to tha e tha l
    Never give up just live up
    Fed upon America
    We be spittin' it up
    Rippin' it up
    For an even amount in each cup
    To my brothers burning bare feet on black top
    Whose curled 'neath tha shadows
    From tha gaze of tha cops
    Whose huntin' for 9 to 5's through factory locks
    Is now hunted on this modern day auction block

    Mic Check, ha ha ha
    I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocker
    Mic Check, ha ha ha ha
    I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocker, what?
    Mic Check, ha ha ha
    I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocker
    Mic Check, ha ha ha ha
    I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocker, what?

    Check check check check the check, oh
    packin

    Flexin' and mashin'
    With complex text
    Fast and in a fashion
    That snap back necks
    Quicker than a fed cash tha company checks
    Come with tha fire only Marley could catch
    This be tha flame in tha cellar beware
    Nameless cold millions gaspin' for air
    Those naked and wageless
    Now scream within cages
    What, they make you pull your shit
    Just to get your share, what?

    Mic Check, ha ha ha
    I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocker
    Mic Check, ha ha ha ha
    I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocker, what?
    Mic Check, ha ha ha
    I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocker
    Mic Check, ha ha ha ha
    I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocker, what?

    Welcome down with the warrior sound, UGH!

    With this mic device
    I spit nonfiction
    Who got tha power
    This be my question
    Tha mass of tha few in this torn nation?
    Tha priest tha book or tha congregation?
    Tha politricks who rob and hold down your zone?
    Or those who give tha thieves tha key to their homes?
    Tha pig who's free to murder one Shucklak
    Or survivors who make a move and murder one back?

    This mic device
    I spit nonfiction
    Who got tha power
    This be my question
    Tha mass of tha few in this torn nation?
    Tha priest tha book or tha congregation?
    Tha politricks who rob and hold down your zone?
    Or those who give tha thieves tha key to their homes?
    Tha pig who's free to murder one Shucklak
    Or survivors who make a move and murder one back?

    Mic Check, ha ha ha
    I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocker
    Mic Check, ha ha ha ha
    I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocker, what?
    Mic Check, ha ha ha
    I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocker
    Mic Check, ha ha ha ha
    I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocker, what?

  36. S.... G....

    Funk You!

  37. m.... s....

    Masterpiece

  38. S.... G....

    Replacon..,

  39. K.... B....

    This goes sooooo fucking hard. Loved this album

  40. F.... ....

    0:20 To Tha Young R, To Tha E Tha B, To Tha E Tha L - My favourite lines

  41. C.... ....

    With this mic device I spit non-fiction
    Who got the power is being my question
    The mass of the few in this torn nation?
    The priest, the book, or the congregation?
    The politricks who rob and hold down your zone?
    Or those who give the thieves the key to their homes?
    The pig who's free to murder one Shucklak?
    Or survivors who make a move and murder one back?!

    C.... ....

    Damn that's nothing but truth there

  42. J.... S....

    One of my favorite songs they ever made. The fact that those bell noises are coming off a Fucking guitar still blows my mind.

  43. S.... B....

    Music of this song is one the level of The Battle of Los Angeles, while the lyrics and rapping is on the level of their first self-titled album. That makes this a sick song. Hip-hop but still has that edge that makes people who pretty much only like rock music still love this song

  44. M.... S....

    RATM - MIC CHECK (Lyrics)
    To tha young r to tha e tha b to tha e tha l
    Never give up just live up
    Fed upon America
    We be spittin' it up
    Rippin' it up
    For an even amount in each cup
    To my brothers burning bare Feet on black top
    Whose curled 'neath tha shadows
    From tha gaze of tha cops
    Whose huntin' for 9 to 5's through factory locks
    Is now hunted on this modern Day auction block
    Flexin' and mashin'
    With complex text
    Fast and in fashion
    That snap back necks
    Quicker than a fed cash tha company checks
    Come with the fire only Marley could catch
    This be tha flame in tha cellar beware
    Nameless cold millions gaspin' for air
    Those naked and wageless
    Now scream within cages
    They make you pull your shit
    Just to get your share
    With this mic device
    I spit nonfiction
    Who got tha power
    This be my question
    Tha mass of tha few
    In this torn nation?
    Tha priest tha book or tha congregation?
    Tha politricks who rob and hold down your zone?
    Or those who give tha thieves tha key to their homes?
    Tha pig who's free to murder one
    Shucklak
    Or survivors who make a move and murder one back?

  45. R.... B....

    the art of not understanding the vocals but what he says is kool..

  46. R.... G....

    zach is my favourite rapper/singer lol

  47. T.... i....

    Idk why I love the way it ends so much, sounds cool

  48. 0.... ....

    One of the best songs from the album ''The Battle of Los Angeles'' tnx for this man

  49. S.... S....

    2:20 get those guinea pigs outta your studio

  50. F.... B....

    im considering doing a cover of this song soon. its got balls.

  51. n.... l....

    why isn't this song on Guitar Hero live

  52. c.... c....

    im really not with ur bullshit

  53. y.... ....

    i remember printing out these lyrics and trying to rap along with Zac at 13...sigh, memories

  54. A.... C....

    Got this album yesterday and am love with this song

  55. T.... W....

    WELCOME DOWN WITH THE WARRIOR SOUND UGHHH!!!!

  56. l.... ....

    Inspiring, alive and now. So strong. Nothing beats it.

  57. f.... ....

    This should be sung at tr*mp's inaugural.

    f.... ....

    Alex R my bad. I admit I sometimes get off and stupid. Let's all agree that rage against the machine is the shit and be in agreement to that. My bad everyone for stirring things up.

    f.... ....

    Kirby Reece Poor Triggered WHITE MAN. Where did Obama touch you ?

    f.... ....

    DerpTwerk RATM is as left wing as you can get. The cognitive dissonance is astounding.

    f.... ....

    DerpTwerk No he understood you he is just that unhinged.....

    f.... ....

    Ladies and gentleman if their name is on the ballot they have been pre screened not to make any difference. Trump, Clinton, Bush, Obama etc.. Get a grip it doesn't make any difference. Long live RATM.

  58. T.... ....

    This song has probably the sickest breakdown ever

    T.... ....

    Other than Roll Right

    T.... ....

    Sam OD i love the bass riff in Roll Right

  59. R.... R....

    Is that Bernie on the cover or what?

    R.... R....

    no shit, the outline of the bernie trademark ill-fitting suit and glasses!

    R.... R....

    jemimallah Right ! Mexican Zach de la Rocha , and Kenyan Tom Morello where in the thrall of a White Messiah. Just stop

    R.... R....

    Rebecca Reed fawk your politics

  60. M.... T....

    mic check ha

  61. T.... ....

    I have a promo copy of this album that I bought prior to release and the full title of this song is noted as 'Mic Check (once hunting, now hunted)'. Killer track.

  62. M.... C....

    come with the fire only Marley could catch

  63. v.... R....

    the last line really hit.

  64. A.... M....

    I'm an italian fan, but it's very difficult to find some translation for RATM. Could someone explain me the meaning of this song?
    And the verse "I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shokka!"

    A.... M....

    I think it is about not being a slave to the system, about not taking shit and giving back what you get, about standing up for your rights. It is about Raging Against The Machine.

    A.... M....

    Thanks man!

    A.... M....

    Anti-myth = being against the myth of America and the perceived image of equality and justice here
    Rock shocka = a very soul,street way of saying rock musician

    Zack is declaring that he is the rocker singing against the myth of America.

  65. C.... A....

    Chuk dee rage

  66. T.... ....

    can never listen to this song again without thinking about Dallas :(

    T.... ....

    "With this mic device
    I spit nonfiction
    Who got tha power
    This be my question
    Tha mass of tha few
    In this torn nation?
    Tha priest tha book or tha congregation?
    Tha politricks who rob and hold down your zone?
    Or those who give tha thieves tha key to their homes?
    Tha pig who's free to murder one
    Shucklak
    Or survivors who make a move and murder one back?" Reminded me of it too bro.

  67. c.... l....

    Also, this is one of the few RATM songs with no screaming. Which really showed how hard they tried to shed that, "lead screamer" image they had in prior years to this album. Brilliant stuff here.

  68. c.... l....

    In my top five RATM songs.

  69. M.... D....

    This is one of the few rap songs I learned how to rap. Yet, only the 1st half. Whoa.

  70. H.... D....

    so fucking happy they are coming back this year!! 2016!

    H.... D....

    zack is not apart of it though...... so pissed

    H.... D....

    +Tim Pierce Ya man it sucks

    H.... D....

    If zack isn't their it's not rage

    H.... D....

    Rory maher Prophets of Rage are good though.

  71. G.... K....

    ah, wait a minute now.....

  72. H.... ....

    RATM took up where PE left off now no one has the spine to spit the truth in song.

  73. B.... T....

    Makes me want to kill corrupt politicians and the rich men who bribe them.

  74. R.... L....

    STOP BUYING BOTTLED WATER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    R.... L....

    Whats the alternative??

  75. T.... ....

    Pretty amazing this has so little views. Of course, I don't think they ever played this on the radio.. and you fucking idiots will buy whatever they're selling. "Make you think that buying is rebellion"... ironic.

  76. V.... C....

    Tom Morello is a myth

    V.... C....

    There has numerous reported sightings all over the world... Millions of believers.
    You are NOT crazy.

    V.... C....

    WeShall4ttack Vunter Slaush is not our parents!!

  77. e.... ....

    "I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shokka!"

    e.... ....

    Thank You for posting this part! Honestly I would sing along this way: I'll be the" anti-??" rhythm rock shocker" haha I noticed it wasn't in the lyrics above. I do appreciate the upload and lyrics but always wondered... also: De LA Rocha is brilliant afa rhymes and delivery IMO

    e.... ....

    WELCOME DOWN WITH THE WARRIOR SOUND

  78. R.... m....

    2:09 xD

  79. J.... B....

    The last verse always makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. Love it.

  80. K.... �....

    Mic checking in 2016!

    K.... �....

    +kazujira miller Same haha

    K.... �....

    Still checking it in here !

  81. M.... C....

    Love how Zach would use one phrase throughout one song, and just once in another (in this case, the pairing was Mic Check and Calm like a Bomb, but then there's also Township Rebellion and Know Your Enemy, and then also Fistful of Steel and Wake Up).

    M.... C....

    +Matthew C. I noticed this in the 1991 cal state university northridge show which I believe was their second show ever. It seemed a single phrase would be another song's title or another song's hook would be mentioned in another song. .

  82. N.... ....

    I NEED A INSTRUMENTAL TO THIS SONG PLEASE

    N.... ....

    +Nadikutsu Me too - any luck so far?

    N.... ....

    +damien devaux no but if you ever do be sure to notify me and I'll do the same

    N.... ....

    Will do and good luck!

    N.... ....

    +Nadikutsu You're trying to sample that tasty bass too ? xd

  83. M.... M....

    Ahhhhh yeeeea.

  84. J.... W....

    jestem pojebany

  85. J.... W....

    kurwa ja pierdole

  86. K.... E....

    óóóószömmmm

  87. J.... M....

    Been a RAtM fan since 94....but this song always got to me. It's my personal favorite.

    J.... M....

    Been a fan since 2014. Coincidental 20 year gap.

    J.... M....

    look up pinkpop 1993 with ratm for one of the best of their performances.

    J.... M....

    me too bro....

    J.... M....

    John Michael ......RaGe On then Brah!!

  88. Z.... S....

    2:31 is like the calm before a storm

  89. D.... M....

    mic check, ha ha haaa ...i be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocker

  90. N.... N....

    I sense inspiration from KRS one.

  91. j.... r....

    Fantastic.

    j.... r....

    @Arielle M.

    j.... r....

    the guitarist does dubstep style stuff with his guitar... AND MAKES IT SOUND GOOD.

    j.... r....

    ikr i just ordered one of their shirts

  92. K.... K....

    Been loving this one since Day 1

  93. o.... ....

    Fucking amazing!!

  94. B.... ....

    one of their best songs

    B.... ....

    +BearWindAppleyard love it!

  95. p.... ....

    this is da bomb! nothing better than driving "pilluralli" all over the city this coming from my 2 12" subwoofers :D

  96. L.... H....

    Imagine if this was in GTA V

    L.... H....

    can you not add songs on the ps4 version ? im waiting for the pc version which will be defs possible

    L.... H....

    No. That would ruin the song. I think it should be in a street racing game like NFS.

    L.... H....

    Latoya Howard NBA2K type of song

    L.... H....

    @Latoya Howard I wouldn't get out of the car if this was playing on the radio..🤣🤣

    L.... H....

    i used to play this while i played hitman 2