Break it down
C.J.D. Lyrics
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walk around like some zombies but we got no clue,
better stop and ask some questions before you make your move,
derail off the tracks, landslide, loose caboose,
missing all the comforts of my hometown,
missing simple times, it's so hard now,
complicated, complex, we on a roll down,
destroy to rebuild until I take the crown,
a lion in this jungle trying to show them who's the illest,
motivate my team, they rise up when they feel it,
momentum strong but bad hands they keep dealing,
rise above the ashes as I crash through the ceiling,
cast the net wide to get more fish for the feeding,
got a small army and we down for some feasting,
raise these kids up to guarantee they ain't heathens.
let me break it down,
I came to melt the crown,
crack the walls with my sound,
hear the lion roar now,
digging through these trenches,
ethic so relentless,
keep chasing wishes,
while we blow this off the hinges.
better hope he don't find me chilling upstate,
better hope he don't realize I'm in first place,
baby powder, smack a fool, all in good tastes,
this old school pimpin', true kings accept their fate,
you can't imagine the pain I've endured,
you've never walked your boots through manure,
the frequencies I dictate are nothing short of pure,
surrounded by a sickness so I'm searching for the cure,
and if I never find it, know I died trying,
you hiding in your secrets and slowly dying,
feel that karma coming for you, I'm the pilot,
as soon as I see you I'ma start a riot,
this Hip Hop it don't stop, I told you it don't quit,
a fire breathing dragon when my soul starts to spit,
feel the heat rising as the steam starts to lift,
i see this as a curse but some call it a gift.
let me break it down,
I came to melt the crown,
crack the walls with my sound,
hear the lion roar now,
digging through these trenches,
ethic so relentless,
keep chasing wishes,
while we blow this off the hinges.
read between the lines, I know that you feel this,
raging through these pages I am suddenly fearless,
music is the one thing that's never betrayed me,
on this grind until I shine, fuck you, pay me,
too many dudes been trying to fuck with my lady,
y'all about to see the beast, watch me go crazy,
universe been pitching me curve balls lately,
calm it down, hit the bong, let me get hazy,
...back with a vengeance,
ride to this beat, let me know how you feeling,
it's pouring down rain and there's holes in my ceiling,
wipe the tears away through these layers I am peeling,
...it's the truth that I seek,
the meaning of that word changes every other week,
keep the music spinning as I dig through the crates,
you can keep on sleeping but I'm fully awake.
let me break it down,
I came to melt the crown,
crack the walls with my sound,
hear the lion roar now,
digging through these trenches,
ethic so relentless,
keep chasing wishes,
while we blow this off the hinges.
In "Break It Down," C.J.D. encourages the DJ to keep the music going, urging him to not stop until the moon goes down. She wants the music to be a distraction, to keep her and the crowd dancing and moving until they forget their troubles. She implores the DJ to show her something new, to play something that will make her feel less lonely, and to get everybody jumping and acting like fools. C.J.D. creates a party atmosphere with her lyrics, encouraging people to dance and enjoy themselves with others.
The chorus takes on a new meaning when C.J.D. repeats the lyrics over and over, urging people to shake their body and get naughty, to join the party. The emphasis is on letting go, having fun, and enjoying the moment. Whoever you are, whatever you're dealing with, the song is asking you to forget it all and enjoy the party.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey DJ turn me out
Addressing the DJ to start playing the music and pump up the volume
You got to keep me moving
Asking the DJ to play engaging music that makes the listener want to dance and not stop
Til the moon goes down
Asking the DJ to keep playing music until the night ends
If you want to show me
If the DJ wants to impress or entertain the listener
Get below me shake your thing
The DJ needs to play music that makes the listener want to dance and move
Til you don't feel lonely
The music will make the listener happy and not feel lonely
Hey mister, break it down
Addressing someone, possibly the DJ, to stop and break down the music or start playing a different tune
If you're a beat boy
If you love and appreciate music beats
Then maybe hit the ground
Dancing and moving so hard that it seems like hitting the ground
You could play it real cool
Acting cool while showing off dance moves
That be old school
This dance style is from a previous era
Jump around until you act a fool
Dancing wildly and recklessly to the beat of the music
One chick, two chicks, three chicks, four
Counting the number of attractive women in attendance
Five chicks on classic at the door
Five women inside an old classic car parked outside the venue
Six chicks, seven chicks, eight chicks, wait!
Continuing to count the women but pausing because something surprising or impressive happened
Ain't far fetched, yes the Game's so great
Referring to the impressive and exciting atmosphere of the party or club
Nine chicks, dime chicks, ten chicks, just to be redundant
Counting again but feeling it's unnecessary or excessive
If you didn't get it go back to one chick
If the listener didn't understand the counting, try starting over
Tell the DJ to play the next dub
Requesting the DJ to play the next song or music remix
And scratch like my fame, JMJ up above
Requesting the DJ to scratch records like the late rapper Jam Master Jay (JMJ)
Clap your hands if you're feeling me
Encouraging the crowd to clap and join in if they like the music or performance
One to the two, two to the three
Counting the beat and rhythm of the music
Clap your hands if you're in the mix
Encouraging the crowd to clap and join in if they're part of the party atmosphere
Four to the five, five to the six
Counting the beat and rhythm of the music
Shake your body
Dancing and moving to the music
Everybody
Everyone in the crowd
Getting naughty
Being a bit wild, crazy, or adventurous
Join the party
Joining the dance and music party atmosphere
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDREW MURRAY, SAM ROMAN, Andrew Ian Murray, Samuel Elliot Roman
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