The original album achieved critical acclaim and was a springboard for Dan The Automator's young career, but Dan the Automator and Keith reportedly had a falling out over royalties from the first record. Keith drew from an entirely different group of collaborators for The Return including One Watt Sun, DJ Dexter, formerly of the Avalanches, and New York MC Princess Superstar.
Prior to release, a digital comic accompanied by remixes of material off the new album was released. The digital comic contains mp3s in each of its eight weekly installments, remixed by Alines, Kid Loco, Cassettes Won't Listen, DJ ESE and Catchdubs among others. Potential contributors include: Aesop Rock, Prefuse 73, Her Space Holiday and Spank Rock.
Jumpstart
Dr. Octagon Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Adjust two levels, with immobile chemicals
That y'all pass to Saturn, relax for your physical
See you hatin with night vision
Masters at Work meet you in division
Heavy writing, deadly fumes in position
Jumpstart
Nuclear so-lar power, dressed like the Terminator
One programmed robot, one hour
Get out the fire extinguisher
The New York Police Department save your valuables
I'll face the exe- exe- exe- executioner
Mack- Mack- Mack- Mack trucks blow up later
I'll show up with stable contacts and Argent tech
You pass off the building contracts
While the drummer lays the "Critical Beatdown"
["lays the Critical Beatdown"] conditioned horn section
You're in position
Jumpstart [x8]
Can't find the funkin [x2]
Can't find the funkin towel
Can't find the funkin towel
Kinetic sector session, we face the election
American Express therapeutic campaign
Ultimate plutonium, uranium, blew my, carbon dioxide
Is the qualified
For MC's, you better drink that Drano [x2]
For MC's, you better drink that- that
That... that... that... unclogger
Roll the wheelchair like Ironside
Wash your whack baseball cap with Tide
Behind the thin curtains and small blinds you can't hide
Pain match up to the hater with tight-ass gym shorts on
Look at you lookin like the Gladiator
["Look at you lookin like the Gladiator"]
My pee stains turn yellow on foes and perform greater
While you control the testicles with the handles from Sega
Jumpstart [x14]
Nice
Jumpstart, nice
Jumpstart, jumpstart, nice
Jumpstart, nice
Jumpstart, jumpstart, nice
One, two
One, two
One, two
One, two~!
That's for all you Richie tan figures
The lyrics of Dr. Octagon's song Jumpstart are characterized by a great deal of non-linear, surrealistic imagery and stream-of-consciousness, making it difficult to grasp a single meaning. The song seems to revolve around themes of power, technology and control, with a narrative that oscillates between different planes of reality. The title itself, Jumpstart, might allude to the idea of activating or initiating a process, whether it be a machinery, an idea or a person's consciousness.
Kool Keith's verses are full of cryptic references to nuclear energy, robotics and police brutality, suggesting a dystopian vision of society in which control and violence are the norm. The repetition of the phrase "Jumpstart" throughout the song could be interpreted as a call to action, a rallying cry to resist and subvert the dominant status quo.
Musically, Jumpstart features a blend of electronic beats, distorted guitars, and samples from funk and jazz, creating an eclectic and experimental soundscape that matches the avant-garde lyrical content. Jumpstart is a compelling example of the fusion of different genres and influences that define the sound of Dr. Octagon and the wider hip hop underground scene.
Line by Line Meaning
Adjust two levels, with immobile chemicals
That y'all pass to Saturn, relax for your physical
Take two doses of drugs that will not allow you to move; you'll be so high that your body will feel like it's on another planet, but you'll still be relaxed.
See you hatin with night vision
Masters at Work meet you in division
Heavy writing, deadly fumes in position
Jumpstart
I can see you hating on me even in the dark; my music is so good that it's like two talented teams playing against each other; I'm ready to get started with my work.
Nuclear so-lar power, dressed like the Terminator
One programmed robot, one hour
Get out the fire extinguisher
The New York Police Department save your valuables
I'll face the exe- exe- exe- executioner
I am like a powerful, unstoppable robot with nuclear and solar energy, capable of causing mayhem; make sure you have a fire extinguisher on hand in case something goes wrong; the New York Police Department will keep your valuable assets safe; I am brave enough to face death head-on.
Mack- Mack- Mack- Mack trucks blow up later
I'll show up with stable contacts and Argent tech
You pass off the building contracts
While the drummer lays the "Critical Beatdown"
["lays the Critical Beatdown"] conditioned horn section
You're in position
There might be violent explosions, but I'm well-connected and well-versed in Argent technology; you can focus on the administrative side of things while the drummer sets the beat and the horn section sets the tone; you're prepared to get started.
Jumpstart [x8]
Let's get started with our work.
Can't find the funkin [x2]
Can't find the funkin towel
I can't find the funky beat or rhythm; I'm struggling.
Kinetic sector session, we face the election
American Express therapeutic campaign
Ultimate plutonium, uranium, blew my, carbon dioxide
Is the qualified
For MC's, you better drink that Drano [x2]
For MC's, you better drink that- that
That... that... that... unclogger
We're in a high-energy work session, and we're preparing for an important decision or event; American Express is running a campaign that's supposed to make you feel better; I've been exposed to powerful elements like plutonium and uranium, and even carbon dioxide is starting to mess with me; if you're an MC, you better come prepared, or else you should drink Drano to unclog your brain.
Roll the wheelchair like Ironside
Wash your whack baseball cap with Tide
Behind the thin curtains and small blinds you can't hide
Pain match up to the hater with tight-ass gym shorts on
Look at you lookin like the Gladiator
["Look at you lookin like the Gladiator"]
My pee stains turn yellow on foes and perform greater
While you control the testicles with the handles from Sega
I'm rolling my wheelchair like Ironside, cleaning my ugly hat with Tide; you can't hide behind flimsy curtains and tiny blinds; even though you're wearing tight gym shorts, I'm still able to compete with you; you look like a gladiator, but my urine stains turn even my enemies yellow before I destroy them; you might think you're in control, but I'm able to control using handles from a Sega console.
Jumpstart [x14]
Nice
Let's get started with our work many times over, and it's going to be great.
Jumpstart, nice
Jumpstart, jumpstart, nice
Jumpstart, nice
Jumpstart, jumpstart, nice
One, two
One, two
One, two
One, two~!
That's for all you Richie tan figures
Let's get started and have fun doing it; this is for everyone listening or reading, especially people with a suntan.
Contributed by Kayla R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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