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Encore
Jay-Z Lyrics


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Thank you, thank you, thank you, you're far too kind

Now can I get an encore, do you want more
Cooking raw with the Brooklyn boy
So for one last time I need y'all to roar

Now what the hell are you waiting for
After me, there shall be no more
So for one last time, nigga make some noise

Who you know fresher than Hov'? Riddle me that
The rest of y'all know where I'm lyrically at
Can't none of y'all mirror me back
Yeah hearing me rap is like hearing G. Rap in his prime
I'm, young H.O., rap's Grateful Dead
Back to take over the globe, now break bread
I'm in, Boeing jets, Global Express
Out the country but the blueberry still connect
On the low but the yacht got a triple deck
But when you young, what the fuck you expect? Yep, yep
Grand opening, grand closing
God your man Hov' cracked the can open again
Who you goin' find doper than him with no pen
Just draw off inspiration
Soon you goin' see you can't replace him
With cheap imitations for these generations

Now can I get an encore, do you want more
Cooking raw with the Brooklyn boy
So for one last time I need y'all to roar

What the hell are you waiting for?

Look what you made me do, look what I made for you
Knew if I paid my dues, how will they pay you
When you first come in the game, they try to play you
Then you drop a couple of hits, look how they wave to you
From Marcy to Madison Square
To the only thing that matters in just a matter of years (yea)
As fate would have it, Jay's status appears
To be at an all-time high, perfect time to say goodbye
When I come back like Jordan, wearing the 4-5
It ain't to play games with you
It's to aim at you, probably maim you
If I owe you I'm blowing you to smithereens
Cocksucker take one for your team
And I need you to remember one thing (one thing)
I came, I saw, I conquered
From record sales, to sold out concerts
So motherfucker if you want this encore
I need you to scream, 'til your lungs get sore

It's star time
This man is made! He's killing all y'all jive turkeys
Do y'all want more of the Jigga man?
Well if y'all want more of the Jigga man
Then I need y'all to help me, bring him back to stage
Say Hova, c'mon say it!
HO-VA! HO-VA! Are y'all out there? (HO-VA! HO-VA!)
Are y'all out there? C'mon, louder!
Yeah, now see that's what I'm talking bout
They love you Jigga, they love you Jigga!

I like the way this one feel
It's so motherfucking soulful man!
Yeah, okay

So this here is the victory lap
Then I'm leaving, that's how you get me back
After a year of them sixteen's, it's one point two
And that's two point four, and I'm only doing two
You wanted to gain attention new dudes
I can get you BET and TRL too
You wanna be in the public, send your budget
Well fuck it, I ain't budging!
Young did it to death, you gotta love it
Record companies told me I couldn't cut it
Now look at me, all star-studded
Golfer above par like I putted
All cause the shit I uttered, was utterly ridiculous
How sick is this?
You want to bang, send Kanye change, send Just some dust
Send Hip a grip, then you got' spit
A little something like this

What the hell are you waiting for?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jay-Z's song Encore serve as a reminder of his dominance in the rap industry. The opening lines express gratitude to his fans, thanking them for their support. The rest of the song serves as a victory lap, with Jay-Z boasting about his success and influence in the music world. He even compares himself to legendary rapper G. Rap, claiming his lyrical style is just as iconic.


Jay-Z delivers a message to his critics in the second verse, stating that no one can replace him with cheap imitations. He commands the audience to scream until their lungs get sore, confirming his status as a rap legend. In the final verse, he reminds his audience that he has overcome countless obstacles to get to where he is now. Despite being told by record companies that he "couldn't cut it," he has become a star-studded success, changing the game with his unique and outrageous lyrics.


Overall, Encore is a powerful and triumphant song that showcases Jay-Z's talent and influence in the rap industry. It's a reminder that no one can match his style, success, or influence, and that he is truly one of the greatest rappers of all time.


Line by Line Meaning

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




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kanye West, Shawn Carter

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@julianrodriguez8076

Thank you, thank you, thank you
You're far too kind
Woo
Yeah, woo, woo, uh-huh
Can I get an encore, do you want more?
Cookin' raw with the Brooklyn boy
So for one last time I need y'all to roar
Now what the hell are you waitin for
After me, there shall be no more
So for one last time, nigga make some noise
Who you know fresher than Hov'? Riddle me that
The rest of y'all know where I'm lyrically at
Can't none of y'all mirror me back
Yeah, hearin' me rap is like hearin' G Rap in his prime
I'm, young H-O, rap's Grateful Dead
Back to take over the globe, now break bread
I'm in, Boeing jets, Global Express
Out the country but the blueberry still connect
On the low but the yacht got a triple deck
But when you Young, what the fuck you expect? Yep, yep
Grand openin', grand closin'
God your man Hov' cracked the can open again
Who you gon' find doper than him
With no pen just draw off inspiration
Soon you gon' see you can't replace him
With cheap imitations for these generations
Can I get an encore, do you want more?
Cookin' raw with the Brooklyn boy
So for one last time I need y'all to roar
What the hell are you waitin for
Look what you made me do, look what I made for you
Knew if I paid my dues, how will they pay you
When you first come in the game, they try to play you
Then you drop a couple of hits, look how they wave to you
From Marcy to Madison Square
To the only thing that matters in just a matter of years (yeah)
As fate would have it, Jay's status appears
To be at an all-time high
Perfect time to say goodbye
When I come back like Jordan, wearin' the 4-5
It ain't to play games with you
It's to aim at you, probably maim you
If I owe you I'm blowin' you to smithereens
Cocksucker take one for your team
And I need you to remember one thing (one thing)
I came, I saw, I conquered
From record sales, to sold out concerts
So motherfucker if you want this encore
I need you to scream, 'til your lungs get sore
Oww, it's star time
This man is mean, he's killin' all y'all jive turkeys
Do y'all want more of the Jigga man?
Well, if y'all want more of the Jigga man
Then I need y'all to help me bring him back to stage
Say "HOVA", come on, say it
HOVA, HOVA, HOVA
Are y'all out there? Are y'all out there?
C'mon, louder
Yeah, now see that's what I'm talking about
They love you, Jigga! They love you, Jigga!
I like the way this one feel
It's so motherfuckin' soulful, man
Yeah, okay
So this here is the victory lap
Then I'm leavin', that's how you get me back
After a year of them 16's, it's one point two
And that's two point four, and I'm only doin' two
You wanted to gain attention new dudes
I can get you BET and TRL too
You wanna be in the public, send your budget
Well, fuck it, I ain't budgin'
Young did it to death, you gotta love it
Record companies told me I couldn't cut it
Now look at me, all star-studded
Golfer above par like I putted
All 'cause the shit I uttered, was utterly ridiculous
How sick is this?
You want to bang, send Kanye change, send Just some ducks
Send Hip a grip, then you got' spit
A little somethin like this (woo, woo)
What the hell are you waiting for?



All comments from YouTube:

@michaelbautista2954

When I quit working for my boss I had this playing in the background. I started my own business!!

@theorderofthebees7308

Get it !!

@EricOutler

SALUTE!!

@MegaRICKY303

Sounds like a movie man. Oscar win!

@andrebaraka5216

That's how it's done

@astonastonn1800

Yes Michael, big money now going to come to you !

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@chrissidior9694

I could never get tired of this song the beat is serious πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

@preciousrutlin

agreed

@ye4us

kanye did his thing

@bigcorn0824

Facts

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