The Industrial Revolution Rap Battle: Labor vs. Capital

[Verse] Steppin' to the plate, Jack got the swagger Bats in his hand, crowd gettin' madder Pitcher sweatin' bullets, lookin' like a dagger Outfielders prayin', cause Jack's the batter [Chorus] Jack the slugger, hittin' homers, no cap Pitchers lookin' nervous, check the stat map Crowd goin' wild, when they see Jack's hat Walk out strong, it's a baseball rap [Verse 2] Lines up the shot, eyes like an eagle Swings so fast, like the sound of a regal Every pitch is prey, every swing's a sequel Jack got the power, moves so lethal [Chorus] Jack the slugger, hittin' homers, no cap Pitchers lookin' nervous, check the stat map Crowd goin' wild, when they see Jack's hat Walk out strong, it's a baseball rap [Bridge] Crack of the bat, echoes through the night Jack's on the rise, a star in flight Bases gettin' loaded, it's pure delight Fans know Jack's ready for the fight [Chorus] Jack the slugger, hittin' homers, no cap Pitchers lookin' nervous, check the stat map Crowd goin' wild, when they see Jack's hat Walk out strong, it's a baseball rap

[Verse] Steppin' to the plate, Jack Attack in the zone, Crowd goin' wild, like a king on the throne, Pitcher start to sweat, feel the heat in his bones, Homers rainin' down like I’m hittin' from the clones. [Chorus] Jack Attack, make the pitcher stand back, Swing so mean, it’s a freight train crack, Bustin’ out the park, with a heart full of knack, Home run crown, yeah, we takin’ that back. [Verse 2] Cleats on the dirt, grip tight on the wood, Eyes on the prize, know the stance lookin' good, Batter's box tremble like I said it should, Crack of the bat, yeah, we understood. [Chorus] Jack Attack, make the pitcher stand back, Swing so mean, it’s a freight train crack, Bustin’ out the park, with a heart full of knack, Home run crown, yeah, we takin’ that back. [Bridge] Pressure on my shoulders, but I ain’t gonna crack, Game on my bat, as a matter of fact, Deal me a fastball, watch me counteract, Victory in sight, all because of Jack. [Chorus] Jack Attack, make the pitcher stand back, Swing so mean, it’s a freight train crack, Bustin’ out the park, with a heart full of knack, Home run crown, yeah, we takin’ that back.

Verse 1 (canto): Recuerdo el día que nos conocimos Con tu sonrisa y tu mirada de reina Me enamoré de tu mundo de fantasía Pero ahora debo decirte la verdad, Wendy Rap: Yo vivía en una burbuja, una farsa, una mentira Me creí la princesa, la reina del juego Pero la verdad es que no tengo nada Sólo una máscara, una fachada, una sombra Me he estado escondiendo detrás de esta mentira Pero ahora debo enfrentar la realidad Chorus: No soy la chica que creías No tengo dinero, no tengo fama Me he estado escondiendo detrás de una máscara Pero ahora debo quitármela, Wendy Verse 2 (canto): Me he estado mintiendo a mí misma Pensando que podría mantener esta farsa Pero no puedo seguir viviendo en esta mentira Debo decirte adiós, Wendy, para siempre Rap: Tengo que dejar de fingir, de mentir Tengo que encontrar mi propio camino, mi propia verdad No puedo seguir viviendo en esta ilusión Tengo que despertar, tengo que ser real Me he estado perdiendo en este juego Pero ahora debo encontrar mi propio ritmo Chorus: No soy la chica que creías No tengo dinero, no tengo fama Me he estado escondiendo detrás de una máscara Pero ahora debo quitármela, Wendy Puente (canto): Quiero que sepas que te amo Pero no puedo seguir contigo Debo encontrar mi propio camino Y dejar que tú sigas el tuyo Rap: No puedo seguir viviendo en este pasado Debo mirar hacia el futuro, debo avanzar No puedo seguir escondiéndome detrás de esta máscara Debo ser valiente, debo ser real Chorus: No soy la chica que creías No tengo dinero, no tengo fama Me he estado escondiendo detrás de una máscara Pero ahora debo quitármela, Wendy

[Marxist Individual] Listen up, bourgeoisie, I"ve got truth to speak The workers rise up while your profits peak Factory conditions are far from fine While you sit comfortable, drinking your wine The proletariat toils day and night While you capitalize on their endless plight Industrialization"s brought mechanization But all I see is worker alienation [Industrialist Individual] Progress and growth, that"s what we bring Innovation makes the economy sing Jobs and wages, opportunities too Without industry, what would workers do? We built the railroads, factories grand Bringing prosperity across the land Investment drives the nation"s might Free market principles, doing what"s right [Marxist Individual] Your "prosperity" comes at human cost So many workers" lives being lost Child labor in your mining operation Creating wealth through exploitation The means of production must be shared Your monopolies leave workers scared The class struggle"s real, can"t you see? Workers deserve their dignity [Industrialist Individual] Competition breeds innovation Driving forward every nation Supply and demand, that"s our guide Creating wealth for all inside Your communist dreams won"t succeed Free enterprise is what we need Look at progress, cities growing That"s the fruit of markets flowing [Marxist Individual] Your robber baron tactics show How capitalism makes wealth flow Up to the top, leaving scraps below While working families" pain just grows The revolution"s drawing near As conditions become more clear Workers of the world unite! For economic freedom"s fight [Industrialist Individual] But look at standards rising high New inventions touching sky Edison"s light, Bell"s telephone Progress that we"ve never known Capital drives invention"s way Creating better lives each day Your revolution"s built on sand While we build progress through the land

I don’t like the government I don’t like the government I don’t like the government I don’t like the government I really hate the government Verse one: I hate the government they are all out of wack keep’s raising the tax, they need to relax Invest and return? I"m getting concerned What are they thinking this is absurd Chorus: I don’t like the government I don’t like the government I don’t like the government I don’t like the government I really hate the government Verse two: My wallet is real empty, money they don’t send me

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(Verse 1) RAQ in the lead, straight takin' control, Instagram’s warlord, man, he’s on a roll, Jax built this empire, laid down the law, Cross the line? You’re gonna feel the claw. Som’s the God, watch him rage through the storm, Knockin' haters out cold, keepin' the platform warm, And Fero? He’s the reaper with the ban hammer, Mess with the crew? You’re meetin' the jammer! (Chorus) They the Instagram crew, bringin’ the heat, RAQ, Jax, Som, Fero—never face defeat, Bannin’ you out, no mercy, no doubt, Mess with the squad, you’ll be knocked out! (Verse 2) RAQ’s in charge, got the world in his grip, One word from him, and your account starts to slip, Jax made the blueprint, built it from dirt, You try to break it? You’re about to get hurt! Som’s a warrior, fists like a wrecking ball, Step up to him? Nah, you’ll just fall, Fero’s got the keys, ready to strike, Ban or unban, you’re in his sights! (Chorus) They the Instagram crew, bringin’ the heat, RAQ, Jax, Som, Fero—never face defeat, Bannin’ you out, no mercy, no doubt, Mess with the squad, you’ll be knocked out! (Bridge) RAQ’s got the power, Jax got the muscle, Som’s got the fire, ready for the hustle, Fero’s the executioner, swift with the strike, Instagram’s under their rule, feel the mic! (Outro) This ain’t a game, man, it’s war on the rise, RAQ and the crew cuttin' through the lies, Bannin’ and unbannin’, no one’s safe now, Mess with the team? You’ll learn just how!

Mr. German, king of the class, Step up, boy, don’t come last. He’s the boss, no room for doubt, With a word, he'll shut you out. Sharp like a blade, his mind’s on fire, Every lesson’s lit, takes you higher. No messing around, no time to play, He drops knowledge, and you obey. With that swagger, he takes control, He’s the leader, he owns the soul. Don’t test him, don’t make a fuss, You’ll get schooled, no pass or plus. So bow down when he’s in command, He’s the teacher, you understand? Mr. German’s got the game on lock, You step to him? You’ll hit the clock.

[Verse] In Van Allsteen High, where the panthers prowl, Blue threads drip when we hit the town, proud. Lockers lined tight, like a battlefield in rows, In hallways where the swagger always shows. [Verse] Principal's a vulture, eyes like beams, Got goals in the class, but I'm schemin' 'bout dreams. Panther prowls sharp, no time for fake flex, Blue as our colors, rep it on our necks. [Chorus] Van Allsteen pride, we rise to the skies, Panther eyes glow, no surprise in disguise. Rockin' that blue, knowin' we stay true, Van Allsteen High, show 'em what we do. [Verse] Lunchroom chaos, where the stories blend, Cuttin' through the noise, tryna find a real friend. Hoops in the gym, makin' shot after shot, Blue jerseys swish, give it all we got. [Verse] Classes drag slow, but nights speed by, Sneakin' out, chasin' stars in dark skies. Blue dreams blaze, like fire on the scene, Van Allsteen rep, gotta keep it clean. [Chorus] Van Allsteen pride, we rise to the skies, Panther eyes glow, no surprise in disguise. Rockin' that blue, knowin' we stay true, Van Allsteen High, show 'em what we do.

[Verse] Van Alstyne High, where the Panthers be prowlin' Blue waves crashin', no stoppin', just howlin' Classroom to field, we got that pride Panther's roar loud, can't run, can't hide [Verse 2] Hallways buzzin', knowledge packin' in brains Teachers with the wisdom, breakin' life's chains From math to science, we got that gold Future lookin' bright, stories untold [Chorus] Van Alstyne High, Panthers rise Blue horizon meetin' blue skies United we stand, 'til the end of time In this blue and white, we forever shine [Verse 3] Friday night lights, Panthers on the field Opponents tremblin', we never yield Crowd's goin' wild, hear the Panthers roar Every touchdown scored, we needin' more [Verse 4] Assemblies hype, where the spirit flows Panther pride where everybody knows From freshmen to seniors, all in line Leavin' our mark, legacy defined [Chorus] Van Alstyne High, Panthers rise Blue horizon meetin' blue skies United we stand, 'til the end of time In this blue and white, we forever shine

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[Verse] On golden wings, I'm takin' flight Shadows fall, but I bring the light Echoes of the struggle, in the night Dreams of greatness, outta sight [Chorus] Lift me up, the choir sings Heaven bound with righteous things Spirit strong, no puppet strings Faithful heart, my soul it clings [Verse 2] Cityscape, skyline bright Hope and hustle, in the fight Through the storm, I see the might Eyes on glory, purest sight [Bridge] Voices rising, breaking chains Blessed drops, like healing rains Power flows through every vein Born anew, I feel the gain [Verse 3] Lost then found, in love’s embrace Peace within, a sacred space Running towards my destined place Guided by that holy grace [Chorus] Lift me up, the choir sings Heaven bound with righteous things Spirit strong, no puppet strings Faithful heart, my soul it clings