Juice
Dr. Dre Vs. World Class Wreckin' Crew Lyrics
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At any given time, there are around fifteen-hundred aliens on the planet
Most of them right here in Manhattan
And most of them are decent enough, they're just tryna make a living
(Cab drivers) Well, not as many as you'd think
Humans for the most part don't have a clue
They don't want one or need one either, they're happy
They think they have a good beat of things
The person is smart
People are dumb, panicky, dangerous animals and you know it
Fifteen-hundred years ago, everybody knew
The earth was the center of the universe
Five-hundred years ago, everybody knew the earth was flat
And fifteen minutes ago, you knew that people were alone on this planet
Imagine what you'll know tomorrow
Uh, yeah
Let this shit breathe one, breathe one time, time
Yeah, alright
Fisticuff, turn my headphones up
Fisticuff, yo, ayo, ayo, yo
I grip the mic like Mekhi Phifer
Rip up the cypher with lyrics you gotta decipher
You triflin', I'm trifler
I'm on my quest, word to Phifer, fuck that, yo
They wanna know why the boy here to destroy the void
I'm back from the future like Christopher Lloyd
These rappers think they Raptors, I'm the asteroid, rhyme faster, boy
I spit verses lie a pastor's boy
Born to destroy and I cannot get past it boy
Why was time? Jump up in in this casket, boy
Anxiety got me fucked up,ayo
I need to drink more green juices
I need to exercise more often, I need to exercise more often
'Cause I feel like Andy fucking Kaufman, Godsman, God
Ayo, when life gets me down and I don't know why
I step to the Akai and create somethin' fly
Nah, keep it goin', yeah, this is hard
Let me hear that from the top
We do not discharge our weapons in view of the public
Man, we ain't got time for this cover-up bullshit
I don't know whether or not you forgotten
But there's a alien battle cruiser's about to
There's always an Arquillian Battle Cruiser
Or a Corillian Death Ray or an intergalactic plague
That's about to wipe out life on this miserable little planet
The only way these people get on with their happy lives
Is that they do not know about it
The lyrics of Dr. Dre Vs. World Class Wreckin' Crew's song Juice contain two different messages. The first one is a discussion between two characters about the existence of aliens on Earth. The first character exposes the idea that there are around 1,500 aliens in Manhattan, and most of them are trying to live their lives. However, humans are unaware of this fact and are happier not knowing. The second character, who seems to be more knowledgeable or involved in the alien world, argues that humans are not equipped to handle this information and would become dangerous if they knew. They make a comparison between the contemporary perception of Earth's position and shape versus the outdated beliefs from the past. Finally, the second character suggests that knowledge changes over time, so there may be more to come tomorrow.
The second message is delivered through a rap verse that contains a personal reflection on the artist's struggles and goals. The lyrics talk about the artist's passion for music and the determination to succeed despite obstacles. They mention the need to improve physical health, feelings of anxiety, and the role of creativity as an outlet.
Overall, the song presents a contrast between two levels of awareness: the superficial and safe perception of reality that most people have, and the deeper, more mysterious aspects of the world that some individuals dare to explore.
Line by Line Meaning
Alright kid, here's the deal
Let me explain the situation to you
At any given time, there are around fifteen-hundred aliens on the planet
There are many aliens present on the planet
Most of them right here in Manhattan
The majority of them are present in Manhattan
And most of them are decent enough, they're just tryna make a living
The aliens are just trying to make a living like everyone else
(Cab drivers) Well, not as many as you'd think
There are not as many cab driving aliens as one might assume
Humans for the most part don't have a clue
Humans are not aware of the presence of aliens
They don't want one or need one either, they're happy
Humans do not need to know about the aliens to be happy
They think they have a good beat of things
Humans believe they understand everything
(Well, why-why the big secret? People are smart, they can handle it)
Why keep the knowledge of the aliens a secret? Humans are smart enough to handle it.
The person is smart
Individual humans can be intelligent
People are dumb, panicky, dangerous animals and you know it
When people are in groups, they have a tendency to be irrational and dangerous
Fifteen-hundred years ago, everybody knew
In the past, people believed things that were later disproven
The earth was the center of the universe
People believed the earth was the most important body in the universe
Five-hundred years ago, everybody knew the earth was flat
People believed the earth was flat
And fifteen minutes ago, you knew that people were alone on this planet
Until recently, it was believed that humans were the only intelligent life present on Earth
Imagine what you'll know tomorrow
There is always something new to learn and discover
I grip the mic like Mekhi Phifer
I hold the microphone with confidence and determination
Rip up the cypher with lyrics you gotta decipher
I rap with complex and challenging lyrics that require interpretation
You triflin', I'm trifler
You are unimportant, while I am superior
I'm on my quest, word to Phifer, fuck that, yo
I am on a mission, and I am determined to succeed
They wanna know why the boy here to destroy the void
People question my motives for rapping
I'm back from the future like Christopher Lloyd
I am a skilled rapper who stands out from the crowd
These rappers think they Raptors, I'm the asteroid, rhyme faster, boy
Other rappers believe themselves to be dominant, but I am superior and faster
I spit verses lie a pastor's boy
I rap with the same passion and devotion as a religious leader
Born to destroy and I cannot get past it boy
I am meant to be disruptive and cause change
Why was time? Jump up in in this casket, boy
What happened to time? Let's get to work
Anxiety got me fucked up,ayo
I am anxious and stressed out
I need to drink more green juices
I need to take better care of my health
I need to exercise more often, I need to exercise more often
I need to improve my physical fitness
'Cause I feel like Andy fucking Kaufman, Godsman, God
I feel like a unique and unconventional figure, like Andy Kaufman
Ayo, when life gets me down and I don't know why
When I am feeling low and uncertain
I step to the Akai and create somethin' fly
I turn to music to express myself
Nah, keep it goin', yeah, this is hard
I am pleased with my work and want to continue
Let me hear that from the top
Let me hear the song from the beginning
We do not discharge our weapons in view of the public
We do not want to alarm the public with our weapons
Man, we ain't got time for this cover-up bullshit
We do not have time to worry about a cover-up
I don't know whether or not you forgotten
I am unsure if you remember
But there's a alien battle cruiser's about to
An alien ship is approaching
There's always an Arquillian Battle Cruiser
Aliens are always present and a threat
Or a Corillian Death Ray or an intergalactic plague
There are always threats from aliens
That's about to wipe out life on this miserable little planet
These threats could potentially destroy humanity
The only way these people get on with their happy lives
Humans remain ignorant of these threats in order to be happy
Is that they do not know about it
If humans knew about the threats, they would be unhappy and afraid
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Doctor Destruction
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Tony Dow
I loved this band in the 80s. I still consider it some of Dre's best work.
ClvrSwine
You mean Kraftwerk's best work?
williemo44
Dan of Xymox Kraftwerk was the blue print for 80s electro. Kraftwerk Computer World was released in the mid-70s. Ahead of its time no doubt.
tobietera
@ClvrSwine - No he doesn't mean that at all. He said Dre's best work, it's literally in the comment above yours, didn't you read it properky.
He didn't mention Kraftwerk at all, and why would he!?
インド国歌で荒らしから守るマン
@tobietera yuh too
Mark EdwardMark Canio I
This is Classic by Dre he started this way back🎉🎉😅
Casper5
To bad the years of true spinning records and matching tempo’s are gone! This isn’t just the music of a hip hop legend or dj legend! This is the path to some dope af electro/EDM ! Dre will always be a more than a pioneer to hip to me!
Paul john pinky Bennett
From Electro 1, right through to hip hop, on street sounds records then straight to Aphex Twin and never looked back since. Pioneering sources, every one
Windsor Copywriting
Dre sat this track out. it was the other three members on Juice.
hej
Yeah, this is european techno, not hiphop