Encore
Jay-Z And Pete Rock Lyrics

Thank you, thank you, thank you, you're far too kind
The artist expresses gratitude for the love and support from fans.

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
The artist asks fans for one last energetic performance to show their appreciation as he performs with a Brooklyn influence.

What the hell are you waiting for?
The artist asks fans what they are waiting for in order to encourage them to participate in his performance.

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
The artist boasts of his lyrical superiority and how no other rapper can compete and copy him. He also discusses his wealth and how he's accomplished a lot in his career. Others should look up to him and he should not be replaced by those with inferior talent.

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
The artist talks about his rise to fame and how he has paid his dues. He also foreshadows his retirement and his plan for one last performance. He also disses his critics and warns those who owe him money. The artist also boasts of his past success and asks fans to perform for him one last time.

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!
The artist is excited for his performance and encourages fans to show their enthusiasm. He boasts of his ability to impress others and asks fans to chant his name. He receives great support from his fans.

I like the way this one feel It's so motherfucking soulful man! Yeah, okay
The artist expresses their love for their performance and how it resonates with them emotionally.

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
The artist talks about their success and how their skills have gained them a lot of attention, despite what record companies may have originally thought. He warns other aspiring artists that he won't help them in their pursuit of fame just for financial benefit. He's proud of his accomplishments and encourages others to follow their dreams as well.