The Mouse and the Mask was released on October 11, 2005 by Epitaph in the United States. It was also released by Lex Records in the United Kingdom on October 17, 2005, with different cover art.
It was inspired by Cartoon Network's Adult Swim programming (where it also received considerable advertising) and features guest performances by Ghostface Killah, Cee-Lo and Talib Kweli as well as character voices and clips from many Adult Swim shows.
DANGERDOOM have also recently released the "Occult Hymn" EP. It features two skits, reworkings of several tracks from "The Mouse and the Mask", and is available for free download from http://www.adultswim.com/promos/dangerdoom/occulthymn/index.html.
A Single for Sofa King has been released as well as a video for "Aqua Teen Hunger Force".
MF DOOM had previously collaborated with DJ Danger Mouse on his remix of Zero 7's Somersault.
Vats Of Urine
DANGERDOOM Lyrics
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[Err] Drink up bitches! Taste our liquid gold
[Ignignokt] Err, you must respect yourself
[Ignignokt] Forst you wreck yourself
[Err] Hey man, you made a rhyme!
[Ignignokt] Yes it is for I am a rap God, from beyond the moon
[MF Doom]
He came with a new topic to flip you, vats of urine
All pro, check the stats, his style scorin
While you at it, double check that Cristal you're pourin
Born of the pleads that needs a P in geniuses
Broads don't see it, since they don't got these, conveniences
Thank God she's not a ho
In the studio when you gotta go, you gotta go
Before you flow, make sure you practice or you losin
You don't wanna miss and let the cactus get to oozin
If any contestant splash, he's disqualified
Even if one drip should slide down the bottle side
Put a bum in a even better pickle
Reality show, how far would you go, to get a nickel?
... let alone a buck
Listen by the window, you can hear him moanin - yuck!
Remember, tomorrow is garbage day
It's not the kind of stuff you want to save and harbor away
Once it gets ripened and fermented
It takes on a bouquet that I should say is naturally scented
Tempted by a empty can of Guinness
Or waitin until we get there, say two or three minutes
Yeah, when it's fresh, it's sterile
Some say digestible, even edible
If you was stranded out to sea, alone and in trouble
Survive dehyrdation, guzzle your own cup full
Some day, you may even show your son how
To use it to make potassium nitrate for gunpowder
Funded by friends of ours who's generous
Join us next time when we discuss disgusting enemas
[Err] He's like a rap God
[Err] He's like a big log, that you find in your toilet
[Ignignokt] Fo' real!
[Err] Bow down and suck his knees!
[Ignignokt] And I am about to kick it all up in here
[Err] Stand by for kicking!
[Ignignokt] I am the kicker Err, not you
[Ignignokt] You kick elsewhere
[Err] This sucks man, I'm bored
[Ignignokt] Me too!
The lyrics to "Vats of Urine" by DangerDoom (Danger Mouse & MF Doom) are a satirical take on rap culture and its obsession with materialistic items and violence. The song begins with the voices of Ignignokt and Err from the animated TV show "Aqua Teen Hunger Force," introducing the concept of digital vats of urine that they want people to drink as "liquid gold." MF Doom then enters and criticizes the clichéd topics that rappers often use, flipping it on its head by introducing the absurd topic of vats of urine. He brags about his rap skills and mocks the elitist culture around expensive alcohol by asking people to double-check their glasses of Cristal. He even goes on to suggest that drinking urine could be a survival technique.
Through this song, DangerDoom highlights the absurdity of certain norms within rap culture while also poking fun at them. The lyrics are delivered with MF Doom's signature flow and wordplay that keep listeners engaged and surprised. The song ultimately challenges listeners to question the values and topics prevalent in popular music.
Line by Line Meaning
Behold y'all, the digital vats of urine
Introducing the virtual collection of containers filled with human waste
Drink up bitches! Taste our liquid gold
Consume or taste the unique and valuable liquid from the vats
Err, you must respect yourself
Showing concern for self-respect and dignity
Forst you wreck yourself
Correcting a misspoken word, while also referencing a popular rap song
Hey man, you made a rhyme!
Complimenting the clever wordplay
Yes it is for I am a rap God, from beyond the moon
Boasting about being an exceptional rapper and otherworldly being
Everybody talkin 'bout pistols, gats is borin
Tired of hearing lyrics about firearms, prefers a more unique subject matter
He came with a new topic to flip you, vats of urine
Introducing the idea of the vats of urine as a topic to rap about
All pro, check the stats, his style scorin
Praising the artist's abilities and success
While you at it, double check that Cristal you're pourin
Suggesting to verify the authenticity or quality of a fancy champagne brand
Born of the pleads that needs a P in geniuses
Wordplay on the saying 'born of the needs that needs a mother of invention', with added emphasis on the letter P
Broads don't see it, since they don't got these, conveniences
Implied that women are not familiar with the inconvenience of using makeshift urinals or bottles
Thank God she's not a ho
Expressing relief that a woman present is not promiscuous
In the studio when you gotta go, you gotta go
Acknowledging the need to relieve oneself even during a recording session
Before you flow, make sure you practice or you losin
Advice to rehearse one's rhymes before recording or risk sounding bad
You don't wanna miss and let the cactus get to oozin
Warning against missing the makeshift urinal and getting urine on oneself or surroundings
If any contestant splash, he's disqualified
Stating rules for a contest involving the vats of urine
Even if one drip should slide down the bottle side
Further emphasizing the strict rules of the contest
Put a bum in a even better pickle
Hypothetical scenario where a homeless person could provide entertainment in exchange for a small reward
Reality show, how far would you go, to get a nickel?
Asking how much a person would be willing to degrade themselves for a small amount of money
... let alone a buck
Not even considering a larger sum of money for such a disgusting task
Listen by the window, you can hear him moanin - yuck!
Imagining the sound of someone vomiting after smelling or tasting the urine
Remember, tomorrow is garbage day
Reminding the audience that the vats of urine will soon be taken away as trash
It's not the kind of stuff you want to save and harbor away
Implying that the urine should not be kept or cherished
Once it gets ripened and fermented
Describing the disgusting process the urine goes through as it ages
It takes on a bouquet that I should say is naturally scented
Sarcastically describing the terrible odor the urine gives off
Tempted by a empty can of Guinness
Humorously suggesting that someone might prefer drinking the urine to a can of beer
Or waitin until we get there, say two or three minutes
Planning to urinate in the vats on purpose in the near future
Yeah, when it's fresh, it's sterile
Admitting that the urine might have some beneficial qualities when it's newly produced
Some say digestible, even edible
Making a gross and potentially dangerous claim about the urine
If you was stranded out to sea, alone and in trouble
Suggesting drinking urine to survive in a dire situation
Survive dehyrdation, guzzle your own cup full
Reinforcing the idea of drinking urine to avoid dehydration
Some day, you may even show your son how
Joking about teaching one's child how to drink their own urine
To use it to make potassium nitrate for gunpowder
Suggesting the urine as a source for an explosive ingredient
Funded by friends of ours who's generous
Jokingly acknowledging that they received financial support from friends for their gross and bizarre song
Join us next time when we discuss disgusting enemas
Teasing the audience with the prospect of another song about gross bodily functions or excretions
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Rights Management
Written by: A MANNING, BRIAN JOSEPH BURTON, D GRIMES, DANIEL DUMILE THOMPSON
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