[Verse 1: Black Panther]
I am T'Challa, king of Wakanda
If you weren't kin to me, I wouldn't bother
But I atone for the sins of my father
Accept the offer to challenge my honor
But this isn't how it needs to be
We are a family, stronger as team
I know you have been through hell, and it seems
That this is the only way challenging me
But we can do this diplomatically
Don't think erratically or make a scene
Your tactics are manic and only wreak havoc
Wakanda can't have it, the ending is tragic
Logic is key when facing the beast
We carry a legacy of the deceased
Fight for your country, do not resist
Let go off your anger, let it release

[Chorus]
Battleground, battleground
Battleground, battleground
Battleground, battleground
Battleground, battleground

[Verse 2: Killmonger]
You think I went all this way just to quit?
When I say something, I mean that shit
Big bad wolf, man, he be so quick
Kill your whole team, machine, a habit
Anyone opposing sees a casket
By a hatchet, feed the streams of maggots
Plotting this scheme for years, I've hatched it
And I'm here to fulfill what y'all been lackin'
Y'all need me more than I need you
I don't hesitate, man, I see things through
I don't give a damn about what you do
You can step down now or die, so you choose
Whatever you do, I'm taking the throne
Reclaiming my home, the crown on my dome
Not fit to be king, that honor is mine
And if you challenge, you're not leaving alive
[Chorus]
Battleground, battleground
Battleground, battleground
Battleground, battleground
Battleground, battleground

[Verse 3: Black Panther]
So that's how it is, and how it will be?
I tried to use reason, but you couldn't see
Challenging me only ends in defeat
With me on my feets, and you on your knees
Your plan is flawed
Ruling the kingdom is more than a system of panther and claws
So grab any weapon, I'm ending your cause
And ending your life to the sound of applause

[Verse 4: Killmonger]
I've killed in Iraq, I've killed in Iran
You thinking in the face of death that I ran?
I am incarnate, death's what I am
I am the reaper and taking your land
This is my chance, end what I started
Claiming what's mine leave you dearly departed
Your father discarded me leaving me hardened
This is my vengeance, you are the target!
[Chorus]
Battleground, battleground
Battleground, battleground
Battleground, battleground
Battleground, battleground
Battleground, battleground
Battleground, battleground
Battleground, battleground
Battleground, battleground