* "Orion" by Metallica
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* "Orion" by Metallica
* "Been Had" by Sapo
* "Breakdown" by T La Rock
* "AJ Scratch" by Kurtis Blow
* "Quit Jivin'" by Pearly Queen
* "Baby Don't Cry" by The Third Guitar
* "8 Counts for Rita" by Jimmy Smith
* "Sexy Coffee Pot" by Tony Avalon & The Belairs
* "Back to the Hip-Hop" by The Troubleneck Brothers
* "Bad Luck" by Don Covay & the Lemon Blues Band
* "Can I Kick It (Spirit Remix)" by A Tribe Called Quest
* "Who Got the Number" by Pigmeat Markham & the B.Y.
* "Fantastic Freaks at the Dixie" by DJ Grand Wizard Theodore
* "Corruption is the Thing/Chrystal Illusion" by Creations Unlimited
* "Flash it to the Beat" (Live), & "Freelance" by Grandmaster Flash
The Number Song
DJ Shadow Lyrics
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Come on get with it, 1, 2, 3, 4 hit it
This is the number song
Count down
Just listen to this
List up y'all and understand
1, 2, 3 and
7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2
Come on get with it, 1, 2, 3, 4 hit it
Go
Who got the juice?
Yeah yeah yeah
I got the juice
1, 2, 3 and
The party's already started
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2, 3, 4, 1 get with it
Get with it
Get get get with it
10, 9, 8, 7, 6
The Number Song by DJ Shadow is a high-energy, dynamic track that features several countdowns, emphasizing the significance of numbers. The opening lines, "1, 2, 3, 4, 5 break down baby / Come on get with it, 1, 2, 3, 4 hit it," show the DJ instructing the audience to engage and participate in the song. The repetition of "1, 2, 3" and "hit it" creates a rhythmic pattern. The song progresses with Shadow counting down from three to start the party.
The line "List up y'all and understand" asks the audience to pay attention to the lyrics, the numbers, and counting down. Shadow then transitions into counting down from seven to two. As the tempo increases, the line "Who got the juice?" signals the DJ claiming the power of the party. The song moves into a faster pace, and the repetition of "1, 2, 3," "get with it," and "go" creates a sense of urgency and excitement.
In essence, The Number Song is an upbeat, catchy tune that rests on its emphasis on numbers and counting down as a means of directing and energizing the audience.
Line by Line Meaning
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 break down baby
Let's start breaking it down and get into the rhythm with the counting
Come on get with it, 1, 2, 3, 4 hit it
Encouraging the listeners to join in and start grooving to the rhythm
This is the number song
The song is all about counting and numbers
Count down
Let's start counting down from a certain number
1, 2, 3 go
Let's go, start the countdown
Just listen to this
Pay attention to the rhythm and beats of the song
List up y'all and understand
Listen up and comprehend the significance of the song
1, 2, 3 and
Continuing the counting sequence
7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2
Counting backwards from seven to two
Who got the juice?
Asking who has the energy, skill or talent
Yeah yeah yeah
Expressing enthusiasm, agreement or affirmation
I got the juice
Claiming to have the energy, skill or talent
The party's already started
The groove and energy level are already in full swing
1, 2, 3, 4
The counting sequence continues
1, 2, 3, 4, 1 get with it
Let's join in with the counting sequence and get into the rhythm
Get with it
Join in and start grooving with the beat
Get get get with it
Encouraging the listeners to actively participate and engage with the song
10, 9, 8, 7, 6
Counting backwards from ten to six
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Josh Paul Davis, Ray Fernandez
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