Turn Down for What
DJ Snake & Lil Jon Lyrics


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Fire up that loud
Another round of shots

Turn down for what?
Turn down for what?
Turn down for what?
Turn down for what?
Turn down for what?

Fire up that loud
Another round of shots

Turn down for what?
Turn down for what?
Turn down for what?
Turn down for what?
Turn down for what?

Fire up that loud
Another round of shots
Fire up that loud
Another round of shots
Fire up that loud
Another round of shots
Fire up that loud
Another round of shots

Turn down for what?
Turn down for what?
Turn down for what?




Turn down for what?
Turn down for what?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to DJ Snake & Lil Jon's song "Turn Down for What" are an invitation to party and let loose. "Fire up that loud" refers to turning up the volume on the music and "another round of shots" is a call for more drinks. The repeated chorus, "Turn down for what?" is a rhetorical question asking why anyone would want to turn down the music or stop the party. The fact that it is repeated several times throughout the song is indicative of the high-energy, party-driven theme of the song.


The phrase "turn down for what" itself has become a popular catchphrase and meme, used to describe situations where there is no reason to stop or slow down a certain activity. The song features heavy bass, electronic beats, and Lil Jon's signature shout style of rapping. Overall, the song promotes a carefree and energetic mindset, encouraging listeners to let go of their inhibitions and fully embrace the party atmosphere.


Line by Line Meaning

Fire up that loud
Play the music loudly


Another round of shots
Take another shot of alcohol


Turn down for what?
Why stop partying now?


Turn down for what?
Who cares about the consequences?


Turn down for what?
Why not keep the party going?


Turn down for what?
Why worry about the neighbors complaining?


Turn down for what?
Why not turn it up louder?


Fire up that loud
Play the music louder again


Another round of shots
Take more shots of alcohol


Fire up that loud
Play the music even louder


Another round of shots
Take more shots of alcohol


Fire up that loud
Play the music as loud as possible


Another round of shots
Drink more alcohol to keep the party going


Turn down for what?
There is absolutely no reason to stop the party now


Turn down for what?
We're not going to let anything ruin the party


Turn down for what?
Why not keep the music and drinks flowing?


Turn down for what?
We're not going to stop having fun just because someone tells us to


Turn down for what?
We're going to keep doing what we want, regardless of the consequences




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jonathan Smith, Steve Guess, William Grigahcine

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