My name is…
Shake Zula, the mic rulah, the old schoolah
You wanna trip? I’ll bring it to ya
Frylock and I’m on top, rock you like a cop
Meatwad, you’re up next with your knock-knock
Meatwad make the money, see
Meatwad get the honies, G
Drivin’ in my car, livin’ like a star
Ice on my fingers and my toes and I’m a Taurus
Check-check it, yeah.
‘Cause we are the Aqua Teens
Make the homies say “ho” and the girlies wanna scream
‘Cause we are the Aqua Teens
Make the homies say “ho” and the girlies wanna scream
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Number one in the hood, G!
Official Opening Sequence
Behind the Lyrics: Meaning & Story
The Aqua Teen Hunger Force theme is a landmark piece of “Adult Swim” history, performed by legendary gangsta rap pioneer Schoolly D. The lyrics introduce the bizarre trio—a milkshake, a box of fries, and a ball of ground meat—using classic hip-hop braggadocio to contrast the characters’ actual low-rent suburban lifestyle.
The verse highlights their distinct personalities: Master Shake is the self-proclaimed leader and “mic rulah,” Frylock is the intellectual “on top,” and Meatwad provides the surreal comic relief with his dreams of “livin’ like a star.” The closing line, “Number one in the hood, G,” became one of the most recognizable catchphrases in 2000s animation.
While the show eventually abandoned its original “detective” premise for pure absurdist comedy, the theme song remained a constant, grounding the show’s chaos in Schoolly D’s steady, rhythmic delivery. In later seasons, the show experimented with different versions of the theme (including a death metal version), but the original rap remains the definitive anthem for fans.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do they actually do as a “Hunger Force”?
Originally, the show was pitched as a detective series where they solved mysteries. However, they almost never solved anything, and the mystery-solving aspect was quickly dropped in favor of surreal misadventures in Southern New Jersey.
Who is the neighbor, Carl?
Carl Brutananadilewski is their long-suffering neighbor who frequently has his property destroyed or his life ruined by the Aqua Teens’ antics. He was voiced by show co-creator Dave Willis.
Is there a movie version?
Yes! The show inspired a feature film titled Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters released in 2007, and a second film, Plantasm, in 2022.
