“The Rooster” is the sixth track on Big Boi’s solo effort Speakerboxxx. Big Boi raps about his family problems – specifically the problems with his ex-wife.

The title of the song ties with the chorus and the rooster-like sounds throughout the song, but the connection between the rap content and a rooster is open to multiple interpretations.

The jazz-influenced beat of “The Rooster” was produced by Carl Mo, who also produced “The Way You Move” and “Knowing” off the Speakerboxxx album.