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   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     We rep. the South, so what 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     [b-section:]  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!     [chorus:]  Boom! Here comes the Boom!   Ready or not, here comes the boys from the South   Boom! Here comes the Boom!   How you like me now?     [bridge:]  Is that all you got?   I'll take your best shot.