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Beastie Boys
Miscellaneous
Super Disco Breaking
50 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
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 8 0 8
Money Makin Money Money Makin Manhattan
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
You can kiss my ass you funky boss
Now that you got what you want, you want more
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
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 it

So Money Makin Money Money Makin Manhattan
Super Disco Disco Breakin'

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Super Disco Breaking" are a celebration of partying and the power of music to unite people from all walks of life. The song opens with a reference to the energizing effect of coffee, setting the stage for the high-energy dance beats to come. From there, the Beastie Boys assert their role as crowd-pleasers, declaring that they "move the crowd to the break of break of dawn" and asserting that they can't rock the house without the enthusiastic participation of the party people.

The second verse shifts the focus to the Beastie Boys themselves, with the rappers bragging about their ability to rock the mic "viciously" and comparing their wordplay to needles that sting. They also reference their deep knowledge of music, likening it to "diggin down deep in the record bins." The chorus returns to the party theme, with the band exhorting the crowd to get down on the dance floor and revel in the pulsing 808 beats.

Overall, "Super Disco Breaking" is a funky, upbeat ode to the power of music to bring people together and get them moving. Its fast-paced lyrics and driving beats make it a popular choice for dance parties and club nights around the world.

Line by Line Meaning

Beastie Boys
The band who originally performed Super Disco Breaking

Miscellaneous
Category of Super Disco Breaking under which it does not fit any specific album or genre

Super Disco Breaking
Style of music that contains funky beats and rhymes

50 cups of coffee and you know it's on
A reference to being energized and ready to get the party started

I move the crowd to the break of break of dawn
The power of the music to make people dance all night long

Can't rock the house without the party people
The crucial role of the audience in making the music and the party work

Cause when we're gettin down we are all equal
The leveling effect of music on people regardless of their background or status

There's no better or worse between you and me
The acknowledgement that everyone has their own unique qualities and contributions

But I rock the mic so viciously
The confidence and skill of the performer in commanding attention

Like pins and needles and words that sting
The sharpness and impact of the lyrics in conveying emotion and meaning

At the blink of an eye I will do my thing
The ability of the artist to improvise and create spontaneously

Like a needle in the cartridge when the record spins
The precision and accuracy required in producing music

Like diggin down deep in the record bins
The importance of knowledge and research in finding the right music

Everybody gettin down make no mistake
The unity and collective experience of the audience in dancing to the music

Nothing sounds quite like an 8 0 8
The uniqueness and iconic sound of the Roland TR-808 drum machine

Money Makin Money Money Makin Manhattan
The hustle and ambition of making money in the city

Sometimes I like to brag sometimes I'm soft spoken
The different moods and attitudes that an artist can have

When I'm in Holland I eat the pannenkoeken
The personal preferences and experiences of the artist when touring

I got the spice you bring the sauce
The collaboration and complementarity of different artists in creating music

You can kiss my ass you funky boss
The confidence and defiance of the artist towards authority or criticism

Now that you got what you want, you want more
The greed and dissatisfaction that can come with success and achievement

I'll be with the hammer and the nail at your door
The hard work and perseverance required to achieve success

With these funky beats I be goin' head huntin'
The competitive and aggressive nature of an artist in seeking recognition and fame

Shouts to my peeps let me know if you feel something
The acknowledgement and appreciation of the artist towards their fans and supporters

I can give you all you need
The confidence and skill of the artist in providing entertainment and satisfaction

A little beat for the rhythm and some words to read
The basic elements of music: rhythm and lyrics

Let me tell you now that's my favorite shit
The personal preference and passion that an artist has for their own music

And when I got a new rhyme I just say it
The creativity and inspiration that constantly drives an artist to create new works

So Money Makin Money Money Makin Manhattan
Reiteration of the earlier theme of the desire to make money through music

Super Disco Disco Breakin'
A reminder of the style and energy of the music that the song represents

Writer(s): Gaston Steenkist, Rene A. Ter Horst, Adrian Broekhuyse, Raz Nitzan, Dobre, Paul Baumer, Maarten Hoogstraaten, Frederik Hoogstraten

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