J Rice grew up listening to artists like Take 6, Boyz II Men, Brian Mcknigh… Read Full Bio ↴J Rice grew up listening to artists like Take 6, Boyz II Men, Brian Mcknight, Wynton Marsalis, Kenny G and many other R&B/Jazz greats. He lived in a simple house where his parents taught him to work for everything he wanted. At about age 11 he was running a paper route to pay for his first trumpet. It was obvious early on that J was blessed with a gift as he would move up through the ranks of his jr. high. Later in high school he started taking his singing seriously and built his own studio in his bedroom. Equipment was expensive so he had to improvise with dental floss stapled to the ceiling holding up the mic and a cool whip lid with a hole in it and nylons stretched across for the spit guard. He released two independent albums The Intro and So Close but felt he needed to be closer to where everything happens so he packed everything he could, and drove across the country to New York City from his home in Tacoma, Washington. When he arrived in NY, he immediately started meeting with any writers/producers he could, but none seemed to be the right fit.

J recently teamed up with hit producers Phantom Boyz (Alexandra Burke “Bad Boys” Christina Aguilara “The Beautiful People”) and has since released his 3rd independent original album “Phantom Boyz Presents: J Rice”. He has grown on YouTube to over 165,000 subscribers and over 26,000,000 views. J is now working on producing and writing his own material for his 4th album along with writing and producing for other artists.His new album will be released in early 2013 by Omega Music Group/JCM Music Group INgrooves/Fontana.

Ender Dragons
J Rice Lyrics

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I'm waking up to TNT, I eat my pork and I craft my sword.
I'm covered in these spider webs.
They're breaking in, surprise attack, so I jump on my horse's back.
This is it, the apocalypse, whoa oh.
I'm waking up.
I'm made a dumb mistake enough to make an earthquake.
Welcome to a new day.
Welcome to a new day.

With an update.
We couldn't get worse.
Imagine dragons enderdragons.
We couldn't get worse.
Imagine dragons enderdragons.
I raise my sword don my armor it's an uprising I suppose.
We'll paint it gray to fit right in, whoa oh.
They're breaking in, surprise attack, so I jump on my horse's back.
This is it, the apocalypse, whoa oh.
I'm waking up.
I'm made a dumb mistake enough to make an earthquake.
Welcome to a new day.
Welcome to a new day.
Welcome to a new day.
With an update.
We couldn't get worse.
Imagine dragons enderdragons.
We couldn't get worse.
Imagine dragons enderdragons.
All golum's gold some bees will hide deep in my bones infected inside.
I'm waking up.
I made a dumb mistake, enough to make an earthquake.
Welcome to a new day.
Welcome to a new day.
Welcome to a new day.
With an update.
We couldn't get worse.
Imagine dragons enderdragons.

We couldn't get worse.
Imagine dragons enderdragons.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to J Rice's song "Ender Dragons" describes a scene in the popular game Minecraft. The singer is waking up to the sound of TNT exploding and then proceeds to eat pork and craft a sword. The lyrics then describe the character's battle against spider webs and a surprise attack by ender dragons. The character jumps on the back of their horse and fights in an apocalyptic backdrop.

The lyrics also mention a "dumb mistake" made by the character that was enough to create an earthquake. This could be interpreted as an allusion to the game's mechanics where a player can break blocks and create earthquakes. The lyrics further describe the player's battle against different creatures, including an uprising of some sort. The lyrics then transition to describe how the player is waking up and the world is upgrading.

These lyrics may be interpreted as a metaphor for waking up to a new day, fighting battles, making mistakes, and eventually overcoming challenges with an upgrade. The reference to ender dragons, a popular enemy in the game, adds a sense of adventure and excitement to the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm waking up to TNT, I eat my pork and I craft my sword.
I am starting my day in this virtual world where I am surrounded by explosives, and I am preparing for potential battle by eating and crafting weapons.

I'm covered in these spider webs.
I am stuck and surrounded by spider webs, unable to move or progress.

They're breaking in, surprise attack, so I jump on my horse's back.
The enemy is attacking, catching me off guard, and I have to quickly mount my horse to flee.

This is it, the apocalypse, whoa oh.
This is the final battle, the end of the world. Everything is at stake.

I made a dumb mistake enough to make an earthquake.
I messed up so much that the repercussions of my actions are shaking the very foundation of this virtual world.

Welcome to a new day.
Every day in this world is a new opportunity to fight, survive, and explore.

With an update.
The world is constantly changing and evolving with new updates and content.

We couldn't get worse.
Things have gotten so bad that it feels like they can't possibly get any worse.

Imagine dragons enderdragons.
The creatures we are facing are so fierce and powerful that they are like dragons from our imagination.

I raise my sword don my armor it's an uprising I suppose.
I am preparing for an epic battle, putting on my armor and readying my weapon to stand up against the enemy.

We'll paint it gray to fit right in, whoa oh.
To blend in with the environment and sneak past the enemy, we will disguise ourselves in gray colors.

All golum's gold some bees will hide deep in my bones infected inside.
I am carrying precious resources that are attracting attention from the enemy, and I am also harboring a dangerous infection within me.

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