Often credited as "DJ Krome & Mr Time".
The Slammer
Krome & Time Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Say stop, listen to the hip-hop
Chopped, chopped, say stopped
Say stop, listen to the hip-hop
Chopped, chopped, say stopped
Say stop, listen to the hip-hop
Chopped, chopped, say stopped
Say stop, listen to the hip-hop
Say stop, say stop, listen to the hip-hop
Say stop, say stop, listen to the hip-hop
Say stop, say stop, listen to the hip-hop
Say stop, say stop, listen to the hip-hop
This dance that we're dancing
Now who's in control?
This dance that we're dancing
Now who's in control?
This dance that we're dancing
Now who's in control?
This dance that we're dancing
Now who's in control?
This dance that we're dancing
Now who's in control?
This dance that we're dancing
Now who's in control?
This dance that we're dancing
Now who's in control?
This dance that we're dancing
Now
Now who's in control?
Now who's in control?
Now who's in control?
Chopped, chopped, say stopped
Say stop, listen to the hip-hop
Chopped, chopped, say stopped
Say stop, listen to the hip-hop
Chopped, chopped, say stopped
Say stop, listen to the hip-hop
Chopped, chopped, say stopped
Say stop, listen to the hip-hop
Chopped, chopped, say stopped
Say stop, listen to the hip-hop
Chopped, chopped, say stopped
Say stop, listen to the hip-hop
Chopped, chopped, say stopped
Say stop, listen to the hip-hop
Chopped, chopped, say stopped
Say stop, listen to the hip-hop
This dance that we're dancing
Now who's in control?
This dance that we're dancing
Now who's in control?
This dance that we're dancing
Now who's in control?
This dance that we're dancing
Now who's in control?
This dance that we're dancing
Now who's in control?
This dance that we're dancing
Now who's in control?
This dance that we're dancing
Now who's in control?
This dance that we're dancing
Now
Chopped, chopped, say stopped
Say stop, listen to the hip-hop
Chopped, chopped, say stopped
Say stop, listen to the hip-hop
Chopped, chopped, say stopped
Say stop, listen to the hip-hop
Chopped, chopped, say stopped
Say stop, listen to the hip-hop
Chopped, chopped, say stopped
Say stop, listen to the hip-hop
Chopped, chopped, say stopped
Say stop, listen to the hip-hop
Chopped, chopped, say stopped
Say stop, listen to the hip-hop
Chopped, chopped, say stopped
Say stop, listen to the hip-hop
Say stop, say stop, listen to the hip-hop
Say stop, say stop, listen to the hip-hop
Say stop, say stop, listen to the hip-hop
Say stop, say stop, listen to the hip-hop
Say stop, say stop, listen to the hip-hop
Say stop, say stop, listen to the hip-hop
Say stop, say stop, listen to the hip-hop
Say stop, say stop, listen to the hip-hop
The lyrics to Krome & Time's song The Slammer emphasize the importance of stopping and listening to the hip-hop music. The repetitive use of "chopped" and "say stopped" seems to emphasize the need for the listener to pause and take in the music. This reflects the importance of actively listening to music and paying attention to the different elements and sounds that make it up. The repeated question of "who's in control?" adds an additional layer to the lyrics. While the music itself may be controlling the listener's body and movements, the listener still has agency over their actions and can choose to pause and listen to the music in a more intentional way.
Overall, the lyrics of The Slammer encourage listeners to engage with hip-hop music in a more active and mindful way. By emphasizing the need to pause and listen, the song acknowledges that the music can be powerful and captivating, but also suggests that the listener can still exercise control over their own experience of the music.
Line by Line Meaning
Chopped, chopped, say stopped
Repeatedly emphasizing the need to stop and pay attention
Say stop, listen to the hip-hop
Encouraging the listener to pause and take in the message of the hip-hop music
This dance that we're dancing
Now who's in control?
Questioning who has power in the current situation or relationship
Now
Reiterating the urgency and importance of the question being asked
Say stop, say stop, listen to the hip-hop
Continuing to encourage the listener to pay attention and take action
Writer(s): Bernard Simon, Terry Holt
Contributed by Jacob G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.