Destruction
J. Dujardin Lyrics


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The lights go down and you've found yourself surrounded
Astounded by the veteran crew that you discounted
But we're back for our piece of this game
And we remain on a mission to increase the recognition of the name
That you saw on the marquee when you walked in the building
To the show, thought you brought your potholes, but we filled 'em
It's just one of our tricks, we're in the mix like trail
The mic in my hand is like a Molotov Cocktail
Igniting your vicinity from now until infinity
Burning it down, we build it back from the ground up
J vigilantes are back on a round up -
But we're trying to reach the folks in the back, so turn the sound up

Now we blow like a dart through the heart of your crew
'Cause everybody in our squad rocks harder than you
Every thought that we drop comes smarter than you
And I know that our presence is bothering you
The beat breaks and we shake the crowd
Darken the horizon like a mushroom cloud
Starship troopers battle on in this insect Babylon 5, we drop hard like a gavel
Rhyming got us climbing to the top this profession
Some take us for granted, but still we keep 'em guessing
Yes, it's the S, oh my, the K I, double N, double E
With more suds than bubbly
So we propose a toast for those out to win this
Drink up, now get down to business
Don't adjust your set if you see any redness
People's Movement of Rock, you can't prevent this

Na na na na
Na na na na
Loud and clear we all shout and cheer (Na na na na)
Loud and clear we all shout and cheer (Na na na na)

My arrival marks a change in your hegemon
Forget your Lexus, here's the nexus of your lexicon
And if you want to get a piece, just cross the Rubicon
And bring your battle to the streets of Joralemon
There I'll squash you like a hexepod, whereupon
Even if you had six mouths it wouldn't help you on that mic you're on
While you were getting off I still had my rock on
Things went from bad to worse for you like Michael Jackson
I'll push you in 8 ways like an octopawn
Then I'll recreate you in one less than 8 days like this rock we're on
Then I'll blow your shit up once again like your name was Alderaan
'Cause you're an original like Psycho starring Vince Vaughn
So go ahead, rhyme along
Go ahead, rap along, tag along
Hop along, sing along
We'll be making points while your lips flap and babble on
Here's a message to both you and your henchmen
We've got secret weapons that we've still yet to mention
We keep 'em ducking, it's shit we're flinging
You can knock us down but we come up swinging

Na na na na
Na na na na




Loud and clear we all shout and cheer (Na na na na)
Loud and clear we all shout and cheer (Na na na na)

Overall Meaning

In "Destruction," J. Dujardin expresses his confidence as a member of a veteran crew that was once discounted but is now back to claim its position in the rap game. He describes his crew's mission to increase the recognition of their name and fill the potholes left by others in the industry. He compares his microphone to a Molotov cocktail, igniting the crowd and burning down the old to build anew. They aim to reach everyone in the venue, even those at the back, by turning up the sound.


Throughout the song, J. Dujardin asserts the superiority of his crew's rhymes and beats while dismissing their opponents. He claims that his squad rocks harder, drops smarter thoughts, and bothers their competition with their presence. The beat breaks as they shake the crowd and darken the horizon like a mushroom cloud. J. Dujardin paints a picture of ferocious battle in insect Babylon 5, invoking the imagery of Starship Troopers. He proclaims that their rhyming skills have brought them to the top of the rap profession, despite being taken for granted by some. J. Dujardin ends with a message to their enemies, warning them that they have secret weapons and will come up swinging, no matter how many times they get knocked down.


Line by Line Meaning

The lights go down and you've found yourself surrounded
As things get serious, you realize that you are completely surrounded by us.


Astounded by the veteran crew that you discounted
You're in shock to see that the experienced crew you underestimated is still going strong.


But we're back for our piece of this game
We're here to claim our rightful place in the rap game.


And we remain on a mission to increase the recognition of the name
Our mission is to raise awareness of our name and what we bring to the table.


That you saw on the marquee when you walked in the building
You saw our name on the billboard when you came in.


To the show, thought you brought your potholes, but we filled 'em
You thought you had us beat with the obstacles you brought, but we overcame them.


It's just one of our tricks, we're in the mix like trail
Overcoming challenges is just one of the tactics we use to stay in the game.


The mic in my hand is like a Molotov Cocktail
When I hold the microphone, I have the power to set the place on fire.


Igniting your vicinity from now until infinity
We have the ability to create a lasting impact on the people and places we perform in.


Burning it down, we build it back from the ground up
We have the power to tear down what's there, but also the ability to rebuild it from the ground up.


J vigilantes are back on a round up -
We're back and ready to take our place at the top of the game.


But we're trying to reach the folks in the back, so turn the sound up
We want to make sure that even the people in the back of the crowd can hear us, so turn up the volume.


Now we blow like a dart through the heart of your crew
We have the power to hit your crew where it hurts and take them down.


'Cause everybody in our squad rocks harder than you
Our team is stronger and better than yours.


Every thought that we drop comes smarter than you
Our lyrics are smarter, more creative, and more impactful than yours.


And I know that our presence is bothering you
The fact that we're here and doing well is making you uncomfortable.


The beat breaks and we shake the crowd
Our music has the power to move and energize the crowd.


Darken the horizon like a mushroom cloud
Our presence and impact can be felt everywhere, just like a mushroom cloud.


Starship troopers battle on in this insect Babylon 5, we drop hard like a gavel
We're fighting to stay relevant in a crowded and competitive industry, and our lyrics hit as hard as a judge's gavel.


Rhyming got us climbing to the top this profession
Our talent for rhyming is what's propelling us to the top of the rap game.


Some take us for granted, but still we keep 'em guessing
Even though some people underestimate us, we continue to surprise them with our talent and work ethic.


Yes, it's the S, oh my, the K I, double N, double E
We're the SKINNE crew, and we're here to make a name for ourselves.


With more suds than bubbly
We have more talent, passion and fire than a bottle of champagne.


So we propose a toast for those out to win this
We salute all of the other artists out there who are working hard to make it in this industry.


Drink up, now get down to business
Cheers to everyone out there grinding their way to the top, now let's get to work.


Don't adjust your set if you see any redness
Don't be alarmed if what we do makes you uncomfortable or hesitant.


People's Movement of Rock, you can't prevent this
Our music is a force to be reckoned with, and it's impossible to stop us from moving forward.


Na na na na
Just a catchy, upbeat chorus to get the audience involved and singing along.


Loud and clear we all shout and cheer (Na na na na)
The power of music brings us all together in unity and joy.


My arrival marks a change in your hegemon
My presence here is shaking things up and changing the balance of power.


Forget your Lexus, here's the nexus of your lexicon
Forget the luxury car you drive, we're here to change your vocabulary and your mind.


And if you want to get a piece, just cross the Rubicon
If you want to even try to compete with us, you'll have to take a bold risk and cross the Rubicon.


And bring your battle to the streets of Joralemon
Come fight us on our home turf, the streets of Joralemon.


There I'll squash you like a hexepod, whereupon
Once we're face to face, I'll destroy you completely, like squashing an insect.


Even if you had six mouths it wouldn't help you on that mic you're on
Even if you had more talent and skill, it wouldn't help you keep up with us on the microphone.


While you were getting off I still had my rock on
While you were distracted and unfocused, we continued to work hard and create impactful music.


Things went from bad to worse for you like Michael Jackson
Your situation just keeps getting worse, like Michael Jackson's life and career.


I'll push you in 8 ways like an octopawn
We have the power to push you around and control you, like moving an octopawn in chess.


Then I'll recreate you in one less than 8 days like this rock we're on
We have the power to completely destroy you and reshape you in our image.


Then I'll blow your shit up once again like your name was Alderaan
After I destroy and recreate you, I'll blow you up all over again like Alderaan in Star Wars.


'Cause you're an original like Psycho starring Vince Vaughn
Your uniqueness is just as off-putting as the Vince Vaughn version of Psycho.


So go ahead, rhyme along
Feel free to try to keep up with us and rhyme along.


Go ahead, rap along, tag along
Come and join us in the rap game, even if you're just tagging along.


Hop along, sing along
Everyone is invited to jump in and join us, whether you're singing or not.


We'll be making points while your lips flap and babble on
While you're busy talking without actually saying anything, we'll be making our points and leaving an impact.


Here's a message to both you and your henchmen
We have something to say to both you and your followers.


We've got secret weapons that we've still yet to mention
We have powerful tools and tactics that we haven't even revealed yet.


We keep 'em ducking, it's shit we're flinging
Our enemies are running scared and we're creating controversy with our music.


You can knock us down but we come up swinging
No matter how hard you try to take us down, we'll always come back fighting and swinging.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOBBY HART, EDWARD M CISNEROS, JOEL E JOHNSON, NOAH DAVID JULIAN GREEN, STEPHEN SUMNERS LIGHT, TOMMY BOYCE

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