It's A Hard Knock Life
Dr Evil and Mini Me Lyrics


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Take the bass line out...
No.. You dont have to.
Bounce with it.

Yeah

I dont know how to be no crib on MTV.
God only knows I got my Mini me in the GP see how it goes.
Evil it all the I see, you ask me my name its D to the rizzo E to the
vizzo I to the lizzo.
I am a cracy mother F***** yall knew that.
Austin caugth me in the first act its all back words whats with that.
So I'll make a prophecy from the dogs to the mini me.
Give me and escalade, a 2-way, bling-bling on ebay.
Domino Mother F*****.

YEAH.

Stick that in your pipe and smoke it.

This is for all my Homies in Rouge.

Ahhh crystal, my moto, a couple of biatches why not?

I got a busta move, dropin busta grove feelin fine.
I got an evil crew, Goldmember to like my nine.
Till then I'll..... on my.....brains out......on call and s... in your...that all.
Fo Shizzle My Nizzle Yall.

This is a shout out to hova God MC. You all know him that Jay-Z.
I met, well i saw him in a resturant once.

Stick that in your blunt and smoke it.





Yeah i said BLUNT.

Overall Meaning

In the song "Hard Knock Life" by Dr Evil and Mini Me, there are various elements that come together to create a unique musical experience. The song begins with a request to take the bass line out, but then the artist immediately follows that up by stating that listeners are not obligated to do it. This sets the tone for the rest of the song - it is a satirical commentary on popular culture, particularly the way that people become famous and the things they do to maintain that fame.


The main verses of the song are performed by Dr Evil himself. He laments that he doesn't know how to be a flashy celebrity like those often seen on MTV, but he does have his Mini Me in tow to help him navigate that world. Dr Evil mentions that he is "crazy," indicating that he may not be entirely sane. He also makes a reference to a prophecy that he is making, in which he requests an escalade, a 2-way, and bling-bling on eBay. All of these things are included because they are the trappings of fame that the artist believes are necessary to succeed in the music industry.


Overall, the song is an interesting commentary on celebrity culture that uses humor and music to make its point. It is not meant to be taken seriously, but it does provide some insights into the way that entertainers think about their industry and their place in it. The use of slang and the casual tone of the lyrics also make the song feel more relatable and down-to-earth, even though it is about fame and fortune.


Line by Line Meaning

Take the bass line out...
Do not remove the bass line


No.. You dont have to.
The bass line is essential, do not remove


Bounce with it.
Move rhythmically to the music


I dont know how to be no crib on MTV.
I am not familiar with how to make a successful TV show on MTV


God only knows I got my Mini me in the GP see how it goes.
I have no idea how things will go, but I have my Mini Me with me to help


Evil it all the I see, you ask me my name its D to the rizzo E to the vizzo I to the lizzo.
Everything in my world is evil. My name is Dr. Evil: D-R-E, V-I-L, with an I-L-L-O


I am a cracy mother F***** yall knew that.
I'm a wild person and everyone knows it


Austin caugth me in the first act its all back words whats with that.
Austin Powers caught me in my first attempt, everything happened backwards


So I'll make a prophecy from the dogs to the mini me.
I will make a statement about how things will turn out, for everyone involved including myself and Mini Me


Give me and escalade, a 2-way, bling-bling on ebay.
I want an Escalade vehicle, a two-way radio, and some ostentatious jewelry from eBay


Domino Mother F*****. YEAH.
An expression of excitement and enjoyment


Stick that in your pipe and smoke it.
Take what I just said and think about it


This is for all my Homies in Rouge.
This music is for my friends in Rouge


Ahhh crystal, my moto, a couple of biatches why not?
Reference to alcohol (crystal), a phrase used to express 'let's go', and two women


I got a busta move, dropin busta grove feelin fine.
I'm dancing and feeling good


I got an evil crew, Goldmember to like my nine.
I have a group of evil people with me, including Goldmember who likes my gun


Till then I'll..... on my.....brains out......on call and s... in your...that all.
An incomplete sentence, possibly referring to relaxing and enjoying life


Fo Shizzle My Nizzle Yall.
An expression of enthusiasm


This is a shout out to hova God MC. You all know him that Jay-Z.
A salute to Jay-Z, known as 'hova God MC'


I met, well i saw him in a resturant once.
I have seen Jay-Z in a restaurant before


Stick that in your blunt and smoke it.
Take what I just said and think about it, but in a more relaxed way


Yeah i said BLUNT.
Confirming that he did say 'blunt', a type of marijuana cigarette




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