The Number Song
DJ Shadow Lyrics


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1, 2, 3, 4, 5 break down baby

Come on get with it, 1, 2, 3, 4 hit it

This is the number song

Count down
1, 2, 3 go

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

Overall Meaning

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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