Encore
Jay-Z/Hendrix Lyrics

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

Now can I get an encore, do you want more
Asking the crowd if they want him to perform again

Cooking raw with the Brooklyn boy
Referring to his rapping style and his roots in Brooklyn, New York

So for one last time I need y'all to roar
Asking the audience to make some noise for his last performance

Now what the hell are you waiting for
Urging the audience to show their excitement and enthusiasm

After me, there shall be no more
Emphasizing that he is at the top of his game and there is no one better than him

So for one last time, nigga make some noise
Asking the crowd to show their support and appreciation for his music

Who you know fresher than Hov'? Riddle me that
Claiming that he is the best in the game and asking who can challenge him

The rest of y'all know where I'm lyrically at
Asserting that other rappers are not as skilled as him when it comes to lyrics

Can't none of y'all mirror me back
Stating that other rappers cannot match his skills and style

Yeah hearing me rap is like hearing G. Rap in his prime
Comparing his rap skills to those of G. Rap, who was at the top of his game during his prime

I'm, young H.O., rap's Grateful Dead
Referring to himself as young H.O. and comparing his impact on rap to the Grateful Dead's impact on music

Back to take over the globe, now break bread
Asserting his global dominance and calling for everyone to pay attention to him

I'm in, Boeing jets, Global Express
Boasting about his extravagant lifestyle and travel experiences

Out the country but the blueberry still connect
Using a metaphor to describe how he can still connect with his roots even when he's out of the country

On the low but the yacht got a triple deck
Claiming he keeps a low profile, but still possesses luxurious items like yachts

But when you young, what the fuck you expect? Yep, yep
Acknowledging his youth and enjoying the benefits that come with it

Grand opening, grand closing
Metaphorically describing the beginning and end of his reign as a rapper

God your man Hov' cracked the can open again
Boasting that he is coming back after his reign ended and still dominating the rap game

Who you goin' find doper than him with no pen
Stating that he doesn't need to write down his rhymes and he's still the best

Just draw off inspiration
Claiming that he is inspired by life experiences and things around him instead of writing down his rhymes

Soon you goin' see you can't replace him
Asserting that nobody can replace him and his influence on the rap game

With cheap imitations for these generations
Claiming that younger generations will try to imitate him, but they will never be as good as him

It's star time
Referring to himself as a star and indicating that it's his time to shine

This man is made! He's killing all y'all jive turkeys
Boasting about his success and domination in the rap game

Do y'all want more of the Jigga man?
Asking the crowd if they want more of his performances

Well if y'all want more of the Jigga man
If the audience wants more performances from him

Then I need y'all to help me, bring him back to stage
Asking the crowd to support him and bring him back on stage for more performances

Say Hova, c'mon say it!
Asking the crowd to cheer his stage name 'Hova'

HO-VA! HO-VA! Are y'all out there? (HO-VA! HO-VA!)
Asking the crowd to shout his name 'Hova'

Are y'all out there? C'mon, louder!
Encouraging the audience to shout louder and make more noise

Yeah, now see that's what I'm talking bout
Expressing satisfaction with the audience's support and enthusiasm

They love you Jigga, they love you Jigga!
Acknowledging the crowd's love and support for him

I like the way this one feel
Expressing satisfaction with his performance and the song

It's so motherfucking soulful man!
Describing the song as soulful and expressing how he enjoys it

So this here is the victory lap
Describing his performance as a victory lap after his successful career

Then I'm leaving, that's how you get me back
Announcing that this is his last performance and he is leaving on a high note

After a year of them sixteen's, it's one point two
Referring to his successful album sales after a year of the album's release

And that's two point four, and I'm only doing two
Describing his impressive album sales and how he achieved it with only two albums

You wanted to gain attention new dudes
Addressing new rappers who want to gain attention and recognition

I can get you BET and TRL too
Boasting about his power and influence in the entertainment industry and his ability to help new rappers gain exposure

You wanna be in the public, send your budget
Suggesting that new rappers need to have the budget to get publicity and attract fans

Well fuck it, I ain't budging!
Refusing to compromise his values and principles

Young did it to death, you gotta love it
Boasting about his success and how he achieved it at a young age

Record companies told me I couldn't cut it
Recounting how record companies doubted him and his ability to succeed

Now look at me, all star-studded
Describing his successful career and how he is now a star and a celebrity

Golfer above par like I putted
Using a golf metaphor to describe his exceptional performance and success

All cause the shit I uttered, was utterly ridiculous
Admitting that some of his past lyrics were absurd or made no sense

How sick is this?
Expressing the absurdity of his success and wealth

You want to bang, send Kanye change, send Just some dust
Referring to his successful production collaborations with Kanye West and Just Blaze

Send Hip a grip, then you got' spit
Suggesting that in order to succeed, new rappers need to have money and talent

A little something like this
Ending the song with a message to new rappers to work hard and create good music

What the hell are you waiting for?
Urging the audience to take action or show excitement and enthusiasm