Super Disco Breakin'
Beastie Boys Lyrics


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Well, it's
Fifty cups of coffee and you know it's on
I move the crowd to the break of break of dawn
Can't rock the house without the party people
'Cause when we're gettin' down we are all equal
There's no better or worse between you and me
But I rock the mic so viciously
Like pins and needles and words that sting
At the blink of an eye I will do my thing
It's like a needle in the cartridge when the record spins
Like diggin' down deep in the record bins
Everybody gettin' down make no mistake
Nothing sounds quite like an eight-oh-eight

Money makin', money money makin'
Super disco, disco breakin'
Money makin', money money makin'
Super disco, disco breakin'

Sometimes I like to brag, sometimes I'm soft spoken
When I'm in Holland I eat the pannenkoeken
I got the spice you bring the sauce
And you can kiss my ass you funky boss
Now that you got what you want, you want more
Well I'll be with the hammer and the nail at your door
With these funky beats I be goin' head huntin'
Shouts to my peeps let me know if you feel something
'Cause I can give you all you need
A little beat for the rhythm and some words to read
Let me tell you now that's my favorite shit
"And when I got a new rhyme I just say"
So!

Money makin', money money makin'
Super disco, disco breakin'
Money makin', money money makin'
Super disco disco breakin'





Is Manhattan in the house?
Is Manhattan in the house?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Beastie Boys' song Super Disco Breakin' can be interpreted as an energetic declaration of their abilities as performers and their love for hip hop and dance music. The song starts with the lines "Fifty cups of coffee and you know it's on, I move the crowd to the break of break of dawn", emphasizing their dedication to stay up all night to keep the party going, and their ability to energize the crowd. They also stress the importance of the party people, as they can't rock the house without them. The idea of the party being a communal experience is also reflected in the lines "when we're getting' down, we are all equal, there's no better or worse between you and me".


The song also includes references to Beastie Boys' influences, with lines like "like diggin' down deep in the record bins", which nods to their love of crate-digging for old records, and "nothing sounds quite like an eight-oh-eight", which references the Roland TR-808 drum machine that is often used in hip hop music. The lyrics also showcase the group's sense of humor, with lines like "when I'm in Holland I eat the pannenkoeken" and "you can kiss my ass you funky boss".


Overall, Super Disco Breakin' is an upbeat, fun song that showcases Beastie Boys' love of hip hop, dance music, and partying.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, it's
The song is about to start


Fifty cups of coffee and you know it's on
Being well-caffeinated is a precursor to a good time


I move the crowd to the break of break of dawn
The singer is an MC who has the power to control the energy of the audience throughout the night


Can't rock the house without the party people
The artist acknowledges that the audience is vital to creating a fun atmosphere


'Cause when we're gettin' down we are all equal
Everyone is on the same level when dancing and enjoying music


There's no better or worse between you and me
The singer believes that no one is inherently superior or inferior


But I rock the mic so viciously
The MC is very skilled at rapping and commands attention


Like pins and needles and words that sting
The rapper's words have a sharp and powerful impact on the listeners


At the blink of an eye I will do my thing
The artist is confident in their ability to perform and improvise


It's like a needle in the cartridge when the record spins
The DJ's role is crucial to creating a great party atmosphere


Like diggin' down deep in the record bins
The DJ has a vast knowledge of music and knows how to cater to the crowd


Everybody gettin' down make no mistake
Everyone is having a great time dancing and enjoying the music


Nothing sounds quite like an eight-oh-eight
The drum machine is an important tool for creating dance music


Money makin', money money makin'
The singer is acknowledging the commercial aspect of the music industry


Super disco, disco breakin'
The singer is describing the type of music they are making


Sometimes I like to brag, sometimes I'm soft spoken
The artist has different personas or moods


When I'm in Holland I eat the pannenkoeken
The artist enjoys pancakes when in the country of Holland


I got the spice you bring the sauce
The singer is offering their skills and talent, and wants someone else to complement them


And you can kiss my ass you funky boss
The singer is confident in their abilities and not afraid to stand up to authority figures


Now that you got what you want, you want more
People are never satisfied and always want more


Well I'll be with the hammer and the nail at your door
The artist is not afraid to put in the effort and hard work to achieve their goals


With these funky beats I be goin' head huntin'
The artist is using their music to attract and win over fans


Shouts to my peeps let me know if you feel something
The singer is giving a shoutout to their friends and fans, and is looking for feedback


'Cause I can give you all you need
The artist is confident in their musical abilities and can satisfy their fans


A little beat for the rhythm and some words to read
The singer believes that a good song only needs a simple beat and some meaningful lyrics


Let me tell you now that's my favorite shit
The singer is expressing their passion and love for their music


"And when I got a new rhyme I just say"
The singer is explaining their process for coming up with new music and lyrics


So!
The artist is getting hyped up and ready to perform


Is Manhattan in the house?
The artist is asking if their fans from Manhattan are present


Is Manhattan in the house?
The singer is asking again, hoping to connect with their fans and get them excited for the performance




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM HOROVITZ, ADAM NATHANIEL YAUCH, MICHAEL LOUIS DIAMOND

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