Encore
Danger Mouse (feat. Jay-Z) Lyrics

Thank you, thank you, thank you, you're far too kind
Expressing gratitude for the warm reception

Now can I get an encore, do you want more
Asking the crowd if they want another amazing performance

Cooking raw with the Brooklyn boy
Collaborating with the Brooklyn rapper Jay-Z to produce great music

So for one last time I need y'all to roar
Asking the audience to cheer loudly for the last performance

What the hell are you waiting for?
Urging the crowd to start enjoying the show now

Who you know fresher than Hov'? Riddle me that
Posing a rhetorical question on who can outshine him

The rest of y'all know where I'm lyrically at
Challenging other rappers who know he's the best lyricist

Can't none of y'all mirror me back
Claiming no one has the level of skill he has

Yeah hearing me rap is like hearing G. Rap in his prime
Comparing his rapping style to another rapper in their prime

I'm, young H.O., rap's Grateful Dead
Referring to himself as the new Grateful Dead for the rap genre

Back to take over the globe, now break bread
Announcing his comeback to the industry and demanding respect

I'm in, Boeing jets, Global Express
Boasting about his luxurious lifestyle, with private jets

Out the country but the blueberry still connect
Despite being overseas, he can still communicate through blueberry (likely referring to BlackBerry)

On the low but the yacht got a triple deck
Keeping a low profile, but he still has a yacht with three decks

But when you young, what the fuck you expect? Yep, yep
Justifying his extravagance while he's still young

Grand opening, grand closing
Referencing his past successes and now ending his career

God your man Hov' cracked the can open again
Announcing his comeback to the industry successfully

Who you goin' find doper than him with no pen
Proudly stating that he can make amazing music without writing anything down

Just draw off inspiration
Creating music based on inspiration and natural talent

Soon you goin' see you can't replace him
Boasting that his talent is irreplaceable

With cheap imitations for these generations
Condemning the less talented rappers that copy his style

Look what you made me do, look what I made for you
Thanking the fans for their inspiration and mentioning his own growth

Knew if I paid my dues, how will they pay you
Working hard to achieve greatness and congratulating fans for supporting him

When you first come in the game, they try to play you
Reflecting on his early struggles in the industry

Then you drop a couple of hits, look how they wave to you
Celebrating his success after overcoming obstacles

From Marcy to Madison Square
Referencing his hometown Marcy Projects in Brooklyn to the famous Madison Square Garden in Manhattan

To the only thing that matters in just a matter of years (yea)
Elevating himself from humble beginnings to worldwide fame

As fate would have it, Jay's status appears
Acknowledging he's reached his pinnacle of achievement

To be at an all-time high, perfect time to say goodbye
Choosing the best time to retire from the industry on a high note

When I come back like Jordan, wearing the 4-5
Comparing his career comeback to Michael Jordan's return to basketball after retirement wearing jersey 45

It ain't to play games with you
Clarifying that his comeback is not to play around

It's to aim at you, probably maim you
Intending to come back strong and compete fiercely with other rappers

If I owe you I'm blowing you to smithereens
Promising to settle any issue by overpowering anyone who might owe him

Cocksucker take one for your team
Demanding that someone take the blame for anything that goes wrong

And I need you to remember one thing (one thing)
Emphasizing the importance of his presence in the industry

I came, I saw, I conquered
Being proud of his amazing career achievements

From record sales, to sold out concerts
Listing his accomplishments in the music industry

So motherfucker if you want this encore
If the crowd wants more, they need to appreciate him even more

I need you to scream, 'til your lungs get sore
Asking the audience to show their appreciation loudly

It's star time
Announcing that the show is about to start

This man is made! He's killing all y'all jive turkeys
Boasting that he's better than all other rappers

Do y'all want more of the Jigga man?
Asking if the audience wants to hear more of his music

Well if y'all want more of the Jigga man
Assuming that the crowd wants to hear more of his music

Then I need y'all to help me, bring him back to stage
Requesting the crowd's assistance in asking Jay-Z to perform again

Say Hova, c'mon say it!
Asking the audience to chant Jay-Z's nickname

HO-VA! HO-VA! Are y'all out there? (HO-VA! HO-VA!)
Chanting Jay-Z's nickname to call for his return

C'mon, louder!
Asking the crowd to chant louder

Yeah, now see that's what I'm talking bout
Feeling satisfied with the crowd's response

They love you Jigga, they love you Jigga!
Celebrating Jay-Z's popularity with the crowd

I like the way this one feel
Expressing his enjoyment in performing in the moment

It's so motherfucking soulful man!
Appreciating the amazing soul and feeling of the music

So this here is the victory lap
Viewing his last performance as a great accomplishment

Then I'm leaving, that's how you get me back
Ending his career on a high note to leave a lasting impression

After a year of them sixteen's, it's one point two
Rapping for a year and earning 1.2 million dollars from his sales

And that's two point four, and I'm only doing two
Then earning a total of 2.4 million dollars while only spending two years in the industry

You wanted to gain attention new dudes
Addressing newcomers who want to gain attention in the industry

I can get you BET and TRL too
Promising to help them get exposure on TV networks like BET and TRL

You wanna be in the public, send your budget
To get exposure, you need to invest money in your career

Well fuck it, I ain't budging!
But he is unwilling to compromise his standards in exchange for fame

Young did it to death, you gotta love it
Being proud of his success as a young rapper

Record companies told me I couldn't cut it
Recounting the industry's initial rejection before he gained popularity

Now look at me, all star-studded
Boasting his success and celebrity status

Golfer above par like I putted
Referring to his great achievements as a golfer who can put the ball in the hole under par

All cause the shit I uttered, was utterly ridiculous
Becoming successful even after saying something seemingly ridiculous

How sick is this?
Exclaiming how crazy his success is

You want to bang, send Kanye change, send Just some dust
Telling newcomers they need to pay the right people (such as producers Kanye West and Just Blaze) to succeed as he did

Send Hip a grip, then you got' spit
Giving advice to new rappers to invest money to get top quality beats and flow as he did

A little something like this
Ending his career by dropping a final rap verse to show he's still got it

What the hell are you waiting for?
Final question prompting the audience to enjoy his last great effort