Encore
JAY-Z Lyrics

Thank you, thank you, thank you, you're far too kind
Showing gratitude to the audience for their support and enthusiasm

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

Cooking raw with the Brooklyn boy
Collaborating with other artists, Jay-Z is creating fresh, authentic content that represents where he grew up

So for one last time I need y'all to roar
Asking the audience to make noise and show their support for what he hopes will be his final performance

Now what the hell are you waiting for
Trying to incite the audience and emphasizing that they should take action

After me, there shall be no more
Jay-Z is declaring that nobody else will be as impactful as him in the rap industry

Who you know fresher than Hov'? Riddle me that
Challenging the audience to think of anyone who is as innovative and creative as him

The rest of y'all know where I'm lyrically at
Acknowledging that other rappers know his lyrical level and strive to reach it

Can't none of y'all mirror me back
No other rapper can replicate his style and success

Yeah hearing me rap is like hearing G. Rap in his prime
Drawing a comparison to another rapper who was at the top of his game and suggesting that he is currently at the same level

I'm, young H.O., rap's Grateful Dead
Jay-Z is positioning himself as the iconic band in the rap industry

Back to take over the globe, now break bread
Jay-Z wants to dominate the music scene across the world, while expecting to share the wealth with others

I'm in, Boeing jets, Global Express
Boeing jets and Global Express are expensive private jets, indicating Jay-Z has made it big

Out the country but the blueberry still connect
Jay-Z has business connections all over the globe, but is still in contact with the neighbourhood he grew up in

On the low but the yacht got a triple deck
In an attempt to keep a low profile, he owns a yacht that looks ordinary but is extravagant with three decks

But when you young, what the fuck you expect? Yep, yep
Jay-Z believes that his status and success are justified due to his hard work and youth

Grand opening, grand closing
His career has been a huge success and he plans to end it with a grand finale

God your man Hov' cracked the can open again
Jay-Z has returned to the music scene and opened up the door for himself

Who you goin' find doper than him with no pen
Jay-Z is asserting that his talent and success are unmatched even without a pen and paper

Just draw off inspiration
Jay-Z finds inspiration from his life experiences and uses it to create his music

Soon you goin' see you can't replace him
Jay-Z is irreplaceable and has a unique style that sets him apart from other artists in the industry

With cheap imitations for these generations
Other rappers who try to copy and imitate him cannot achieve his level of success due to lack of authenticity and originality

It's star time
Jay-Z is ready to perform and captivate the audience

This man is made! He's killing all y'all jive turkeys
Jay-Z is a successful and accomplished artist who is better than all of the other lesser known and less talented rappers

Do y'all want more of the Jigga man?
Asking the audience if they want to hear or experience more of Jay-Z's music

Then I need y'all to help me, bring him back to stage
Jay-Z is requesting the audience's support to continue his performance and keep the energy up for more songs

Say Hova, c'mon say it!
Asking the audience to shout his nickname, Hova

HO-VA! HO-VA! Are y'all out there? (HO-VA! HO-VA!)
The audience responds enthusiastically with his nickname

Yeah, now see that's what I'm talking bout
Jay-Z is impressed with the audience's enthusiasm and energy

They love you Jigga, they love you Jigga!
The audience loves Jay-Z, showing their appreciation and admiration for his music and performance

I like the way this one feel
Jay-Z is satisfied and proud of his performance

It's so motherfucking soulful man!
The music has soul and meaning, which Jay-Z appreciates

So this here is the victory lap
The final song of the performance represents Jay-Z's victory lap and celebration of his success

Then I'm leaving, that's how you get me back
Jay-Z will leave the music industry on a high note, making fans want more of him

After a year of them sixteen's, it's one point two / And that's two point four, and I'm only doing two
Jay-Z is referring to his $1.2 million dollar contract with Roc-A-Fella Records which was turned into $2.4 million in two years for only two projects (albums)

You wanted to gain attention new dudes / I can get you BET and TRL too
Jay-Z suggests that they pay him to feature on their tracks since it will bring them even more fame and exposure on Bet and TRL (popular TV channels in the past)

You wanna be in the public, send your budget / Well fuck it, I ain't budging!
Jay-Z is a successful artist who doesn't require money and will not agree to work with someone based on their budget alone

Young did it to death, you gotta love it / Record companies told me I couldn't cut it
Jay-Z worked very hard to achieve his success and prove wrong the people who doubted him

Now look at me, all star-studded / Golfer above par like I putted
Jay-Z's hard work has paid off and he is now a famous and respected figure in the entertainment industry

All cause the shit I uttered, was utterly ridiculous / How sick is this?
The lyrics he has produced might sometimes be silly or meaningless, but amusing enough for people to follow and listen to him

You want to bang, send Kanye change, send Just some dust / Send Hip a grip, then you got' spit / A little something like this
If you want to collaborate with me, send me your best beats and lyrics

What the hell are you waiting for?
Trying to incite the audience and emphasizing that they should take action