Released: 2011
“Ready Set Go” by Killer Mike featuring T.I. and Big Boi is all about asserting dominance and making a statement in the rap game. The song talks about overcoming fake personas and weak competitors. It’s a call to action, urging people to step up or step aside.
The chorus is like a military command: “Hut one, Hut two two, ready set go, make these niggas get right or get low.” It’s about getting serious and taking action. You either step up or you step down. There’s no middle ground.
Killer Mike starts his first verse by calling out weak rappers: “I know these streets bout tired of this weak shit, ya style been ran thru like a freak bitch.” He’s saying that the rap game is tired of unoriginal and weak content. He compares their style to something that’s been overused.
He goes on to say, “might as well shop at victoria secret have em gift wrap you some ‘I love Pink’ shit.” Here, he’s mocking them for being soft, comparing them to women who shop at Victoria’s Secret. It’s a way to say they lack toughness.
In his second verse, Killer Mike identifies himself as a product of the streets: “Im da prada, of da age of narcotta, da kings on dope like da pill you swallow.” He’s saying he comes from an era of hustlers and drug dealers. He’s proud of his roots.
T.I. jumps in to reinforce the theme of hustle and dominance: “Lets go lets go, grand hustle, Money on our mind and we aint goin down sucka.” T.I. is emphasizing that they are all about making money and not letting anyone bring them down.
He also calls out those who have been running things: “Zone 1 thru zone 4, nigga zone 6 as well homeboy you know whats happenin.” He’s shouting out various zones in Atlanta, showing love to his hometown and its different neighborhoods.
Overall, the song is about proving oneself in the rap game, calling out the fakes, and asserting dominance. It’s a powerful anthem for anyone who’s grinding and striving to be the best.
