Encore
Danger Mouse Lyrics

Thank you, thank you, thank you, you're far too kind
Expressing gratitude to the audience for their appreciation and recognition.

Now can I get an encore, do you want more
Asking the audience if they want him to perform again.

Cookin' raw with the Brooklyn boy
Collaborating with a rapper from Brooklyn to produce authentic hip hop music.

So for one last time I need y'all to roar
Asking the audience to make noise and show their appreciation for his last performance.

Now what the hell are you waitin' for
Challenging the audience to show their enthusiasm and energy.

After me, there shall be no more
Declaring that he will retire after this performance.

Who you know fresher than hov'? riddle me that
Boasting about his exceptional talent and unique style of rap.

The rest of y'all know where I'm lyrically at
Stating that he is at a superior level of skill compared to other rappers in the industry.

Can't none of y'all mirror me back
Asserting that other rappers cannot match his skill or style.

Yeah hearin' me rap is like hearin' g. rap in his prime
Comparing his rap skills to those of the legendary rapper G. Rap in his prime.

I'm, young h.o., rap's grateful dead
Referring to himself as a young rapper who is highly respected and recognized, similar to the legendary rock band Grateful Dead.

Back to take over the globe, now break bread
Stating his ambition to achieve worldwide success and calling for collaboration to reach that goal.

I'm in, boeing jets, global express
Bringing attention to his luxury lifestyle and international travels.

Out the country but the blueberry still connect
Implying that despite being out of the country, he is still connected to his roots and loyal to his community.

On the low but the yacht got a triple deck
Having a humble attitude despite owning luxurious assets like a triple-deck yacht.

But when you young, what the fuck you expect? yep, yep
Acknowledging that it's natural to want to enjoy one's wealth and success when young.

Grand openin', grand closin'
Starting and ending his career on a high note, leaving a memorable impact.

God your man hov' cracked the can open again
Reinventing himself and his music, making a comeback after retirement.

Who you gon' find doper than him with no pen
Claiming that other rappers cannot match his talent without having to write their lyrics down.

Just draw off inspiration
Creating music through pure inspiration and talent rather than relying on writing music down.

Soon you gon' see you can't replace him
Asserting that his talent and skill cannot be replaced by other rappers.

With cheap imitations for dese generations
Condemning the trend of creating cheap imitations of his style and music for current generations.

Look what you made me do, look what I made for you
Acknowledging the contributions of his fans to his success.

Knew if I paid my dues, how will they pay you
Recognizing the initial struggles and obstacles he faced in the industry and questioning how his fans will be rewarded for their loyalty.

When you first come in the game, they try to play you
Pointing out the challenges faced by new artists in the industry.

Then you drop a couple of hits, look how they wave to you
Receiving recognition and fame after achieving success through his music.

From Marcy to Madison Square
Highlighting the journey from a small town in Brooklyn to performing at popular venues such as Madison Square Garden.

To the only thing that matters in just a matter of years (yea)
Recognizing that success in the music industry requires only a matter of years but highlights the cultural impact it can have.

As fate would have it, jay's status appears
Referring to himself in third person and acknowledging that his status as a rapper has been a product of fate rather than just hard work.

To be at an all-time high, perfect time to say goodbye
Saying farewell at the peak of his career, when he is at an all-time high, to leave a lasting impression.

When I come back like Jordan, wearin' the 4-5
Returning to the industry to make a comeback after retirement, likening himself to the legendary basketball player Michael Jordan.

It ain't to play games witchu
Returning to the industry with a serious purpose or agenda, not just for entertainment.

It's to aim at you, probably maim you
Returning to the industry to target his rivals or critics and possibly cause them harm or injury through his music.

If I owe you I'm blowin' you to smithereens
Vowing to take revenge on anyone who he may owe, even if it means destroying them entirely or causing them significant harm.

Cocksucker take one for your team
Warning his rivals or enemies that they will be targeted and that they must be prepared to suffer for their team or be subjected to further retaliation.

And I need you to remember one thing (one thing)
Requesting that his audience not forget his message or his music and to support him when he returns.

I came, I saw, I conquered
Declaring that he has achieved unparalleled success through his talent and hard work.

From record sales, to sold out concerts
Highlighting the various ways he has achieved success in his career.

So muh'fucker if you want this encore
Demanding the audience's enthusiasm and energy if they want him to perform again.

I need you to scream, 'til your lungs get sore
Asking the audience to show their appreciation by screaming loudly until they can no longer make noise.

Ow! it's star time
Announcing that this is his time to shine.

This man is made! he's killin' all y'all jive turkeys
Boasting about his talent and skill and implying that he is superior to other rappers.

Do y'all want more of the jigga man?
Asking the audience if they want more of his music.

Well if y'all want more of the jigga man
Stating that he is willing to continue making music if his fans demand it.

Then I need y'all to help me, bring him back to stage
Asking his fans to support him and help bring him back to the stage if they want more music from him.

Say hova, c'mon say it!
Encouraging the audience to yell his nickname, 'Hova'.

Ho-va! ho-va! are y'all out there? ("ho-va! ho-va!")
Engaging with the audience and encouraging them to continue yelling his nickname.

Are y'all out there? c'mon, louder!
Encouraging the audience to make even more noise and show more enthusiasm.

Yeah, now see that's what I'm talkin bout
Appreciating the enthusiasm and energy of the audience.

They love you jigga, they love you jigga!
Acknowledging the love and support of his fans, and thanking them for their appreciation.

I like the way this one feel
Stating that he enjoys performing this song and appreciates the positive energy of the audience.

It's so muh'fuckin soulful man!
Appreciating the soulful and authentic nature of the music he is creating.