Cannon
Asher Roth Lyrics

Holla at me!
Addressing and inviting the audience to listen to the song.

Yo, Cannon!
Greeting and acknowledging DJ Cannon, with whom he made the mixtape.

What would this mixtape be, if I didn't get on the one beat That everbody gets on? (Dramatic!) You know I had to, dog
Acknowledging the unoriginality of using a common beat for the mixtape, and justifying why he did it anyway.

You know the world's gone mad When blacks wear plaid And Mariah has married Nick Cannon Or when a boy from the burbs Has the nerves to converge On a mixtape with DJ Cannon? (The cannon!)
Expressing incredulity and humor at strange and seemingly unlikely events, while simultaneously acknowledging his own unexpected collaboration with DJ Cannon.

Alright, now if you really feel like that, keep going! I don't know what else to tell you, Go in!
Encouraging the audience to keep listening and enjoying the song, even if they find the lyrics strange or unexpected.

Aw, god damn it That's the last straw, can't stand it You all must be reprimanded Spank that fanny, Manny So uncanny, Ginobli flow left-handed
Disgustedly mock-scolding his audience and playfully insulting them, while referencing basketball player Manu Ginóbili's left-handedness.

Yes, I am a fan of Dakota Fanning And I Am Sam, outstanding! My Sean Penn-manship is fancy Yeah, my rhetoric is dandy
Admitting to seemingly uncool interests like Dakota Fanning and the movie I Am Sam, but also boasting about his own eloquence and impressive wordplay.

I circumvent my words And vent for the burbs I have emerged Ad Venti Dos años, vamos, pronto, let's go Her lip gloss tastes like candy
Playing with words and rhymes, referencing his suburban roots and using Spanish to showcase his laid-back, cool attitude. Also, describing his girl's appealing lip gloss taste.

Got more jazz than Jerry Sloan Pizzazz and swagg alone I have a bigger head than that of Barry Bonds, Y'all eat scraps, I eat (Salmon!) With fresh fruit, covered in (Dannon!)
Boasting of his inherent greatness, using basketball coach Jerry Sloan's name, and comparing himself favorably to baseball player Barry Bonds. Also, describing his healthy eating habits of salmon and fresh fruit with Dannon yogurt.

If Da Boy had a boy with Brad Pitt in Troy Then out from the loins, I'd be born, If Jason Bourne was to record and join forces with Zack Morris They'd form my performance
Using pop culture references, imagining his own celebrity parentage, and comparing his unique style to a combination of characters from different movies and TV shows.

Beats and rhymes fornicate, form greatness Like, "Let's face it, "He's so amazing!" Yeah, with Lasiks, he still can't ace my eye exam Naw, man, let's try again, I've got lungs like Iron Man
Continuing to boast about his skills and talent, using colorful language to describe how beats and rhymes come together in his work. Also, using a reference to Iron Man's abilities to describe his own lung capacity and stamina.

I hit the bong, while you must extend your dia-phragm But, let's get higher, man, I gotta a brand new strand that I got out in Ireland From a wild, frantic Irishman Who said his name was (Shannon!)
Referencing his use of marijuana and contrasting it to the physical exertion required for singing, while also describing a new strand of marijuana he acquired during a trip to Ireland.

Higgins, Killians, and a pint of Guiness And I ain't gon stop 'till I'm finished, 'Till I learn Yiddish, or find a little kid who likes spinach Can't nobody beat me in Quidditch
Listing Irish items and drinks he enjoys, while also expressing his determination to keep going until he's fluent in Yiddish or finds a kid who likes spinach. Also, referencing Harry Potter's sport of Quidditch and expressing his confidence in his athletic ability.

Not any widditch, spidditch, wits, I'm sick with' it Riddi-dick, my spit game is vicious
Playing with words and sounds to assert his skill and talent in rhyming and rapping.

This is Never did shit for my image, College kid is where I found my niche, snitch! Tell the whole world I'm the shit, Un- Tell the whole world on my dick, then Hell yeah, word, I'll be rich, and I'll buy the whole world Sega Genesis
Acknowledging that his college-kid image may not be cool or glamorous, while still emphasizing his determination to succeed and become rich. Also, referencing the popular video game console Sega Genesis.

Spittin' licks to come Hell yeah, I got a (Cannon!) See me on the streets, take a pic with yo' Canon Then get it laminated, frame it, save it 'Cause in a couple days, I'll be famous
Promising even more great music to come, and boasting about his collaboration with DJ Cannon once again. Also, inviting people to take pictures with him and promising that he'll become famous soon.

Then you can say, Holy Shit, there he is! That's the kid! I forget what his name is starts with an 'A', ends with a 'Sher' Bringing hip-hop into the burbs
Actually predicting what people will say when they recognize him, and poking fun at himself by pretending to forget his own name. Also, proudly asserting that he's bringing hip-hop to the suburbs.