Only the Bulls (Remix)

"**Only the Bulls (Remix)**" is a song by Fall Out Boy featuring Lupe Fiasco, the remix of the Chicago Bull's anthem. The song debuted on October 31, 2014, as the home opener before being released to the Bull's YouTube channel on November 6, 2014.

## Background

The original version was recorded in 1996 by Ira Antelis, Cheryl Berman and Steve Shanwald. The idea of a modern version came up in celebration for the new season, the Bulls enlisting Fall Out Boy and Lupe Fiasco. In a statement, Pete Wentz said, "There is something special about growing up in and around Chicago. It is in the DNA of everything we do... We are honored to be a part of this new chapter of the Bulls musically but truly we feel like we've always been there." Fiasco added, "There is the technical aspect of the song, to get fans to stand up and put their hands up. I got that out of the way early. Then there's the meaning and nostalgia of the original Bulls theme and then revamping it with new pieces and parts... I was trying to paint this painting in music of what I look at when I see the Bulls."

Bulls manager Emily Livacari shared in a press release that a music video was planned, which would feature the current Bulls roster.

## Lyrics

**Lyrics**
[Hook: Fall Out Boy]

Only the Bulls, only the Bulls

Only the one and only Chicago Bulls

Only the Bulls, only the Bulls

Only the one and only Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls

[Verse 1: Lupe Fiasco]

That right there should make you wanna fan up

If you a fan that should make you wanna stand up

If you already standing, put your hands up

Real high man, try and touch the banners

It's the home of the champions

Hard working turn a home into a mansion

Need you to put your hands up

Cause they don't know you gotta make 'em understand us

From the floor seats to the nosebleeds

From the young ones to the OG's

From the Bob Loves to the Rozay's

And from the MJ's to the Joakim's

See the statue outside, how its floating

Take a picture, this a city for the winners

If you ain't got horns, you better dress warm

It really get chilly in the city in the winter

Let's go

[Hook: Fall Out Boy]

Only the Bulls, only the Bulls

Only the one and only Chicago Bulls

Only the Bulls, only the Bulls

Only the one and only Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls

[Verse 2: Lupe Fiasco]

Fan from Day 1 or from back in the day - 91-93, 96-98

And that white when we at home, that red when away

Got my jersey, my Jordans, I'm ready to play

I've bring the horns in, representin' for the city I was born in

From the Go, so you know that we be going in

Swear to God, I think we about to score again

And we got that ring

We got that foul and we got that free

They got that style but we got that steez

So we shut that down because we got that D fence

Never let my city down, man I put that on Red Kerr

Every dunk should make the cover of a magazine

Feeling flyer than Benny on a trampoline

[Hook: Fall Out Boy]

Only the Bulls, only the Bulls

Only the one and only Chicago Bulls

Only the Bulls, only the Bulls

Only the one and only Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls

## References

1. ↑ Montes, Patrick (November 7, 2014). "Fall Out Boy featuring Lupe Fiasco - Only the Bulls". *Hypebeast*.
2. ↑ ""Only the Bulls" by Fall Out Boy (feat. Lupe Fiasco)". *NBA*. November 7, 2014.
3. ↑ Gomez, Luis (October 29, 2014). "Lupe Fiasco, Fall Out Boy collaborate on remix to Bulls' anthem 'Only the Bulls'". *Chicago Tribune*. Archived from the original on November 1, 2014.