Numero Uno
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince Lyrics


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One one

Grand number
Grand numero
Court is now in session
Here ye here ye all listen close
To the man the myth the Fresh Prince the utmost
I got a brain like a cup and rhymes
I pour em' Spectrum to the Astrodome to bore em
All the way to Wembley fans are in a frenzy
Doing what I gotta do to make people remember me

Fast like Flo Jo crazy like Cujo
Both I know and you know
That I'm numero uno
My crew is numero

Order in the court prepare to cop the plea sucker
Judge jury bailiff their all me
Your on trial but you can't win
Cause I wrote the script you die in the end
So throw in the towel sign off just give it up
You tried to beat me in a game that I made up
And by the time you learnt the rules and tried to change your fate
It's too little too late sorry chump check mate
I'm in the room to do my thing
You wanna battle lets go just get your butt in the ring
Ten seconds and its over I yell out who's next
I got you off guard with the lyrical suplex
I flex my lyrics so that you cant jinx
The ship that wont sink more popular than the Sphynx
I'm a cardo will strong just like a dinosaur
You want more your not scared then what your running for
Cause I'm the incredible I do the impossible
I'm known to destroy you and your crew if you follow the rules
I'm number one I'm the Prince I'm the lyrical gun
What you're dissing me yo cut that out son
Cause I'm a weapon you heard what I said
And I should have a danger sign on my forehead
Cause I'm lethal, fatal, unstable
I'm nitro standing in front of a mic cable
Waiting to blow if there's a flick or a static
To ignite the fuse in the room you feel the doom
You tried to break but there's no escape
From the jaws of death you took the bait
Wait and if I say so you may go
It's like mother mayor May It oh hell no
Go ahead and play me if you think I'm a joke
Just keep a brace around for when your neck gets broken
Cause your gambling just like craps and Trump go ahead roll
Snake eyes you lost chump
That's the way its gonna be every time you try to go rhyme for rhyme
Your rhymes against my rhymes are dope
Your rhyming is weak your rhyming is wack
Wherever you got it from I suggest that you take it back
Hold up hobbes you say you made it up
Then cut your head off because your brain sucks
You should a stayed back
You should a laid back
You Should a prayed that
I didn't come back
But I came back
Remember way back
You used to say that
I wrote wack raps
Now your screaming out somebody tame that
Lyrical cyclops yo prince please stop
Somebody call the cops go get you some eye drops
Now heres a word for the wise don't go into the light
That's how I get ya cause I'm a poetic poltergeist
Now in ya mind is a vision
That's driven by my decision
To become an imaginational figment
Which gives you the freedom to explore and roll around with your mind And
Disappear when you look behind
You know I'm a gladiator
And I really hate a sucker stepping to me that's a perpetrator
Really I'm the vader terminator
That's like setting up do that and detonator
Go the fat was
You know that I'm def cause
I just transformed it like Jeff does

Fast like Flo Jo crazy like Cujo
Both I and you know
That I'm numero uno
My crew is numero




Grand number
My crew is numero

Overall Meaning

The song “Numero Uno” by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince is a rap that speaks of the superiority of the rapper and his crew. The song starts with an announcement in court and the introduction of the rapper as “the myth, the Fresh Prince, the utmost.” He boasts of his superior brain and lyrical skills that he would use to engage audiences in various stadiums like the Astrodome, the Spectrum, and Wembley. He likens his speed and craziness to Flo Jo and Cujo, respectively, enunciating his superiority to his adversaries.


The Fresh Prince warns his adversaries that they cannot win the game they try to play with him since he had made the rules. He is confident that he destroys his adversaries and their crews if they try to contest for superiority. He issues a challenge to anyone who wishes to challenge him to come to the ring and see who will rise as the superior lyrical gun. The chorus underscores his message that he is numero uno, both he, and his crew.


Line by Line Meaning

Grand number
Venturing into the spotlight as number one


Grand numero
Starting out as the supreme and unbeatable


Court is now in session
I'm reigning the stage now and you're on trial


Here ye here ye all listen close
I want everyone's undivided attention to my upcoming masterpiece


To the man the myth the Fresh Prince the utmost
With wonders behind the name, the Fresh Prince rules above all


I got a brain like a cup and rhymes
I'm loaded with supply and creativity


I pour em' Spectrum to the Astrodome to bore em
Gliding with ease to captivate all audience types


All the way to Wembley fans are in a frenzy
From local shows to major arenas, all eyes are glued to my performance


Doing what I gotta do to make people remember me
Striving to live up to the hype and leave a significant mark on people's memories


Fast like Flo Jo crazy like Cujo
As quick as Flo Jo on the track with the same craziness level as Cujo


Both I know and you know
No denying the apparent fact that I'm unstoppable


That I'm numero uno
I'm the unbeatable number one


My crew is numero
My team has my back all the way to the top


Order in the court prepare to cop the plea sucker
It's time for the court session to commence, and you're already guilty


Judge jury bailiff their all me
I'm the lawbringer and the executioner


Your on trial but you can't win
You're in a lose-lose situation, and there's no way out


Cause I wrote the script you die in the end
There's no escaping my fate, and it's dire for you


So throw in the towel sign off just give it up
It's time to call it quits and surrender to my power


You tried to beat me in a game that I made up
You tried to challenge the creator, and it's impossible to win


And by the time you learnt the rules and tried to change your fate
Even if you learn the game and try to alter the outcome, it's too late


It's too little too late sorry chump check mate
There's no way out, it's over, I won


I'm in the room to do my thing
I'm here to do what I do best


You wanna battle lets go just get your butt in the ring
If you're looking for a showdown, I'm ready when you are


Ten seconds and its over I yell out who's next
I'll end the contest before it even starts and look for my next victim


I got you off guard with the lyrical suplex
With a sudden move, I strike you with my superior lyrical ability


I flex my lyrics so that you can't jinx
My rhymes are so successful that you can't defeat or curse them


The ship that won't sink more popular than the Sphynx
My career is strong, and I'm more famous than the Sphinx


I'm a cardo will strong just like a dinosaur
My personality is sturdy and massive, just like a dinosaur


You want more your not scared then what your running for
If you're brave enough to demand more, why are you fleeing?


Cause I'm the incredible I do the impossible
I'm remarkable, and I can make the impossible possible


I'm known to destroy you and your crew if you follow the rules
If you follow my lead, I'll lead you to triumph, or else you're doomed


I'm number one I'm the Prince I'm the lyrical gun
I'm unbeatable, I'm the one in control, and my rhymes are lethal


What you're dissing me yo cut that out son
If you're insulting me, stop right there, young man


Cause I'm a weapon you heard what I said
I'm a force to be reckoned with, and you should take me seriously


And I should have a danger sign on my forehead
I'm like a hazard, and everyone should be cautious around me


Cause I'm lethal, fatal, unstable
My talent can be deadly, and my energy can be chaotic


I'm nitro standing in front of a mic cable
I'm explosive, and I'm here to leave a mark with the mic


Waiting to blow if there's a flick or a static
I'm just waiting for the slightest chance to cause some damage with my lyrics


To ignite the fuse in the room you feel the doom
Once the fuse lights up, the outcome will be catastrophic


You tried to break but there's no escape
You tried to run, but there's no hiding from me


From the jaws of death you took the bait
You were doomed from the beginning, and I led you to your demise


Wait and if I say so you may go
You're not going anywhere until I say so


It's like mother mayor May It oh hell no
I'm in charge, and I can grant you permission to leave or not


Go ahead and play me if you think I'm a joke
If you believe I'm a fool and want to mess with me, go for it


Just keep a brace around for when your neck gets broken
Be prepared for the consequences of your actions


Cause your gambling just like craps and Trump go ahead roll
If you're willing to take a chance like in a game of craps or under Trump's lead, then gamble away


Snake eyes you lost chump
You made the wrong bet, and now you're the loser


That's the way its gonna be every time you try to go rhyme for rhyme
If you want to challenge me in a battle, be prepared for constant defeat


Your rhymes against my rhymes are dope
My rhymes are superior, and you can't compare


Your rhyming is weak your rhyming is wack
Your rhyming skills are lousy and inadequate


Wherever you got it from I suggest that you take it back
You need to return to where you got your rhyming techniques and learn anew


Hold up hobbes you say you made it up
Hold on, Hobbes, you claim that you created something new


Then cut your head off because your brain sucks
Your idea is terrible, and you should get rid of it


You should a stayed back
You should have remained where you belong


You should a laid back
You should have taken a break instead


You Should a prayed that
You should have asked for divine intervention


I didn't come back
But I'm here, and I'm stronger than ever


Remember way back
Think back to a time when you were inferior to me


You used to say that
You used to claim that you were better than me


I wrote wack raps
You once thought my rhymes were lousy


Now your screaming out somebody tame that
Now you're begging for mercy and asking for someone to shut me down


Lyrical cyclops yo prince please stop
Your rhyming skills are weak, and you should stop comparing yourself to me


Somebody call the cops go get you some eye drops
You need some help, and you should call the police or get some eye drops


Now here's a word for the wise don't go into the light
Listen to my advice and avoid getting into trouble


That's how I get ya cause I'm a poetic poltergeist
That's how I trick you because I'm a skillful, creative ghost


Now in your mind is a vision
I'm painting a picture in your mind


That's driven by my decision
I'm in control of your thoughts and emotions


To become an imaginational figment
To transform into an imaginary object or thought


Which gives you the freedom to explore and roll around with your mind
Which offers you the liberty to think creatively and explore your imagination


And disappear when you look behind
And vanish as soon as you realize it


You know I'm a gladiator
You already know that I'm a fighter and a champion


And I really hate a sucker stepping to me that's a perpetrator
And I despise anyone who tries to challenge me with bad intentions


Really I'm the vader terminator
In a way, I'm like the bad guy from The Terminator movies


That's like setting up do that and detonator
It's like setting yourself up for annihilation


Go the fat was
Go on, proceed


You know that I'm def cause
You already know that I'm the best


I just transformed it like Jeff does
I just made it better just as Jeff does




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