Say What
28 Days and Apollo 440 Lyrics


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Say what?
Never do we stress 'cause we're known to rock shit
Decks are in effect and we're going to cock this
Twelve gauge, super-fly never had a plan - shit
It's what we do best it's how we scam shit
We're the two eight D crew and we get into
The zone and never leave until we're through
It's just a test if the rest of the mess
Can flip a song to bang along to nevertheless

We're gonna take what they don't deserve
They're gonna hate the fact that we're rocking
And we make another record, if we're not number one
We're gonna take what they don't deserve
They're gonna hate the fact that we're rocking
And we're motivated by something they could never hope to understand
Jedi Master is the man

Say what?

It's like a TV show, here we go
Kicking around the sound that's sounding def
'Cause I'm sick like salo
I tell ya that we're killing all the fake bullshit
While they're making hits
Like I'm taking shits and I'm sick of it
It's clear to me that they don't give a shit what the kids think
'Cause I can't tell the difference between heroin and *NSYNC
As long as they get sponsorship from the biggest cola drink
Open up your eyes to the crooked and you don't blink

And I'm motivated by something I don't understand
I'm the man guided by the hand of the force
And Jedi Master's on the same plan
Making no sense like the rain man
Underground battles like Vietnam
His cuts are so fresh, he's fuck it - they get it




Hit it twice, pass it left then you kick back track list
Isn't this chronic number one of the finest batch

Overall Meaning

The song "Say What?" by 28 Days and Apollo 440 is a rap-rock fusion that speaks about the music industry, the perception of its artists, and the way they manipulate the industry ironically. The lyrics speak of the two rap crews, the 28 D Crew and Jedi Master, who are known to ‘rock shit.’ They possess the ability to turn up the tempo and never leave the zone until the end. The song highlights the struggles and challenges that the artists face to stay relevant in a volatile music industry.


The lyrics also discuss the way in which the music industry churns out hit after hit irrespective of the content. The lines "It's clear to me that they don't give a shit what the kids think, 'cause I can't tell the difference between heroin and *NSYNC" speaks about how artists are only interested in making hits while not caring for their influence on the younger generation listening to their music.


The chorus says that despite the cynicism shown on the commercial music industry, the bands won't stop trying to make it there. Highlighting the importance of music that touches the soul, they keep faith that they will make it through the noise rocking and rolling as they do.




Line by Line Meaning

Say what?
What did you say? I didn't catch that.


Never do we stress 'cause we're known to rock shit
We don't worry because we're good at what we do - making music that rocks.


Decks are in effect and we're going to cock this
Our turntables are ready and we're going to make this music awesome.


Twelve gauge, super-fly never had a plan - shit
We're improvising and making it up as we go along, like a shotgun or a really cool '70s pimp.


It's what we do best it's how we scam shit
We're really good at our craft and it might seem dishonest to others, but we're not cheating anyone.


We're the two eight D crew and we get into
We're part of a group called the 28 Days crew, and we're fully immersed in this music.


The zone and never leave until we're through
We're completely focused on our music and won't stop until we're finished.


It's just a test if the rest of the mess
We're experimenting with this music and seeing if people like it.


Can flip a song to bang along to nevertheless
Even with all the testing, we're still making music that people can dance to and enjoy.


We're gonna take what they don't deserve
We're going to get recognition and success that others don't deserve.


They're gonna hate the fact that we're rocking
Others will be envious of our success and talent.


And we make another record, if we're not number one
If we don't get to the top of the charts, we'll just keep making great music anyway.


And we're motivated by something they could never hope to understand
We have a drive and passion for music that others can't comprehend.


Jedi Master is the man
We feel like we have the skill and wisdom of a Jedi Master when it comes to making music.


It's like a TV show, here we go
Our music is like a show - exciting, entertaining, and full of energy.


Kicking around the sound that's sounding def
We're trying out different sounds and styles to find what sounds great to us.


'Cause I'm sick like salo
We're so good at this music that it makes us feel euphoric or crazy, like a drug trip.


I tell ya that we're killing all the fake bullshit
We're getting rid of all the fake and phony music out there with our awesome tunes.


While they're making hits
Other musicians are making popular songs, but we're focusing on making quality music.


Like I'm taking shits and I'm sick of it
We're so annoyed with the fake music that it's like we're literally taking dumps on it.


It's clear to me that they don't give a shit what the kids think
Other musicians are only interested in making money, not in what their young fans actually like or want.


'Cause I can't tell the difference between heroin and *NSYNC
Some musicians are so fake that they might as well be drugs, because they just make you feel awful and fake.


As long as they get sponsorship from the biggest cola drink
Other musicians are just trying to get sponsored by the biggest companies, regardless of the quality of their music.


Open up your eyes to the crooked and you don't blink
We're seeing everything that's wrong with the music industry and we're not going to ignore it.


And I'm motivated by something I don't understand
We're driven by our passion for music, even if we can't fully explain it.


I'm the man guided by the hand of the force
We feel like we're being guided by a creative force, like the power of the Star Wars Jedi.


And Jedi Master's on the same plan
Our whole crew is on the same page and we're all working towards the same goal.


Making no sense like the rain man
We might seem crazy or nonsensical to some people, like the character from the movie Rain Man.


Underground battles like Vietnam
We're fighting a tough battle to make great music and get recognition, like soldiers in the Vietnam War.


His cuts are so fresh, he's fuck it - they get it
Our DJ is so good at cutting and mixing music that even if it seems crazy to us, everyone else still loves it.


Hit it twice, pass it left then you kick back track list
We're enjoying our music to the fullest and sharing it with those around us, like passing a joint or cigarette to the left.


Isn't this chronic number one of the finest batch
We think our music is the best of the best, like some high-quality weed.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, MELLOW HOUSE MUSIC
Written by: JAMES DUNNE, TREVOR ROBERT GRAY, NORMAN FISHER-JONES, DAMIAN GARDINER, SIMON ANTHONY HEPBURN, SCOTT MURRAY, JASON HOWARD, HOWARD JAMES GARY

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