The Lee Majors Come Again Songfacts reports that this hardcore punk-esque single deals with the career of Lee Majors, who was the star of cult '70s TV series Six Million Dollar Man. Majors played Colonel Steve Austin, an ex-astronaut with bionic limbs.
This song appears in the EA video game Skate 3.
Lee Majors Come Again
Beastie Boys Lyrics
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I'm the lyrical mathematical, genius
Splashin' like lime juice
You never seen this
Internationally known
The longest the leanest
Shout out the one Jose Nenis
Hit 'em with the rhyme
Yeah we got the beat
And the beat go drop
The ping pong paddle
Make the batter go pop
Now take a look around this spot
I'm seeing every detail
Like an over-cranked camera
Sleestacks in the back say "Damn ya!"
You say "I can't", and "I say "Why can't you""
Chopping the track in the - in the land of...
Yo wanna buy this you wanna take that
Wanna wanna try this wanna wanna make that
You can't abide this you wanna fake that
Take a look around you
Yo wanna buy this you wanna take that
Wanna wanna try this wanna wanna make that
You can't abide this you wanna fake that
Take a look around you
There's a bird in here
That's my D.J. not Dr. Brassiere
Dropping bombs like a bombardier
Cocao he's a chocolatiere
We're giving y'all a little slice of heaven
B boys bringing it back to A7
Deal with the schism, ride on the rhythm
Sweet like pie and the pie's what I give 'em
I'll stage a coup and usurp your position
'Cause like a Mormon, we on a mission
We're audible-visible, cadence is lyrical
Got the mental and physical when the moment is critical
You wanna buy this you wanna take that
Wanna wanna try this wanna wanna make that
You can't abide this you wanna fake that
Take a look around you
Yo wanna buy this you wanna take that
Wanna wanna try this wanna wanna make that
You can't abide this you wanna fake that
Take a look around you
Lee Majors come again
Like the sixteen billion dollar man
Ooh watch out, in the back of the bus, gonna bust
Lee Majors style
I said stop watch how I flip
Bill Piedmont with the kung fu grip
Haymaker round house show can't continue
At the roller rink down in Virginia
Oh did I spill the beans
I see your grandpa in Apple Bottom jeans
A Von Dutch cap Ugg boots to match
Once the word gets out you can't take it back
I'm a pause tape competition expert winner
Just a doggone long armed tall yarn spinner
You want to battle? Easy now star
My DJ's so nasty he needs a sneeze guard
You wanna buy this you wanna take that
Wanna wanna try this wanna wanna make that
You can't abide this you wanna fake that
Take a look around you
Yo wanna buy this you wanna take that
Wanna wanna try this wanna wanna make that
You can't abide this you wanna fake that
Take a look around you
The opening lines of the song "Doin' it big, I'm the lyrical mathematical, genius, Splashin' like lime juice, You never seen this" set the tone for a boastful and confident rap. The singer claims to be a genius, who is doing something extraordinary that has never been seen before. He goes on to assert his international fame and his superior physical build. Jose Nenis gets a shoutout, though it's unclear why. The chorus of the song focuses on materialism and consumerism, where the singer takes a dig at fake people who try to fake it.
The following verses showcase the lyrical prowess of Beastie Boys as they skillfully weave words and phrases into rhymes. The song is full of pop-culture references, including Lee Majors of the Six Million Dollar Man fame, and the bird in the song is the DJ, not Dr. Brassiere. The Beastie Boys describe their ability to take listeners to a place of joy and imagination, representing a little slice of heaven. The song concludes with a humorous and sometimes nonsensical verse full of wordplay and puns, complete with a reference to the Ugg boots fashion trend. The singer seems to be challenging anyone who dares to oppose him in a battle, warning that his DJ is so nasty that he needs a sneeze guard.
Line by Line Meaning
Doin' it big
Doing something with great intensity or extravagance
I'm the lyrical mathematical, genius
I have a talent for combining words and rhythm to create music that's intellectually and creatively impressive
Splashin' like lime juice
Making a big impact or impression
You never seen this
This is new and unique
Internationally known
Recognized and respected all over the world
The longest the leanest
Taller and thinner than average
Shout out the one Jose Nenis
Giving a special mention to someone named Jose Nenis
Hit 'em with the rhyme
Deliver the lyrics with force and impact
And the rhyme don't stop
Continuing to deliver the lyrics without interruption
Yeah we got the beat
Playing music with a strong and consistent rhythm
And the beat go drop
The rhythm intensifies and becomes more powerful
The ping pong paddle
A metaphor for something that generates excitement or energy
Make the batter go pop
Create an explosive reaction with the music and lyrics
Now take a look around this spot
Observe the environment and surroundings
I'm seeing every detail
Paying close attention to everything that's happening and being said
Like an over-cranked camera
Capturing everything in slow motion
Sleestacks in the back say 'Damn ya!'
Refusing to acknowledge or respect the performer
You say 'I can't', and 'I say 'Why can't you''
Encouraging and challenging someone who doubts themselves
Chopping the track in the - in the land of...
Remixing and rearranging the music to create something new and fresh
Yo wanna buy this you wanna take that
Asking if someone is interested in making a purchase or trying something out
Wanna wanna try this wanna wanna make that
Asking if someone wants to attempt or create something
You can't abide this you wanna fake that
Refusing to tolerate or accept something artificial or fraudulent
There's a bird in here
Referring to a person as a 'bird' (slang for someone who's cool or interesting)
That's my D.J. not Dr. Brassiere
Clarifying that the person controlling the music is not a doctor or medical professional
Dropping bombs like a bombardier
Playing music that's exciting and energetic
Cocao he's a chocolatiere
Referring to someone as a 'chocolatiere' (a specialist in chocolate making)
We're giving y'all a little slice of heaven
Providing the audience with an enjoyable and uplifting experience
B boys bringing it back to A7
Returning to an earlier time or place (possibly referring to a specific location or moment in history)
Deal with the schism, ride on the rhythm
Working through any differences or conflicts and staying focused on the music's beat and energy
Sweet like pie and the pie's what I give 'em
Offering the audience something that's enjoyable and satisfying
I'll stage a coup and usurp your position
Taking over and challenging someone's authority or power
'Cause like a Mormon, we on a mission
Working diligently towards a specific goal or purpose
We're audible-visible, cadence is lyrical
Creating music that is both audible and visible, with a rhythm that's satisfying and enjoyable
Got the mental and physical when the moment is critical
Having the mental and physical attributes necessary to perform at the highest level when it matters most
Lee Majors come again
Referring to actor Lee Majors, who starred in the show 'The Six Million Dollar Man'
Like the sixteen billion dollar man
Comparing himself to Lee Majors by suggesting he's even more valuable than the character he played on TV
Ooh watch out, in the back of the bus, gonna bust
Warning people to be careful and stay out of the way, as he's about to deliver a powerful performance
Lee Majors style
Performing with the same style and intensity as Lee Majors (and the Six Million Dollar Man)
I said stop watch how I flip
Encouraging the audience to pay attention and observe how he's delivering the music and lyrics
Bill Piedmont with the kung fu grip
Referencing a character from the TV show 'The Six Million Dollar Man', who had the ability to perform amazing physical feats
Haymaker round house show can't continue
Performing a specific type of punch or move that's so strong it's impossible to continue the show
At the roller rink down in Virginia
Recalling a specific moment or place in his past
Oh did I spill the beans
Admitting to revealing a secret or something that shouldn't have been shared
I see your grandpa in Apple Bottom jeans
Making an observation about someone's appearance or fashion style
A Von Dutch cap Ugg boots to match
Describing another person's fashion style
Once the word gets out you can't take it back
Once something is said or revealed, it's impossible to erase or take back
I'm a pause tape competition expert winner
Claiming to have won a specific type of music competition
Just a doggone long armed tall yarn spinner
Describing oneself as someone who can weave an interesting story
You want to battle? Easy now star
Challenging someone to a music competition, but doing so in a playful or friendly way
My DJ's so nasty he needs a sneeze guard
Describing someone as a talented (but possibly infectious) DJ who can generate a lot of excitement and energy
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM HOROVITZ, ADAM NATHANIEL YAUCH, MICHAEL LOUIS DIAMOND
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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