Day at the races
Jurassic 5 Lyrics


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Yo, my metaphor, my musical madness
Move and motivate those with musical talents, uhh
Read it in bold print, we holdin' it down
Lick a shot, hip-hop when we in yo' town
Uhh, master blaster sound
Freak the future far from here and now
With style, release increase the peace, uhh
Bubble with the beat 'til they feelin' the heat in the streets
Now each one, teach one, reach one, young gun
On one, listen to the warrior's drum
Beatin' up the block with the ghetto hop that knock
And make you want to crash the spot
And unlock explode (boom) the alpha and omega code
With drum rolls and old soul, we uphold
And foretold to scores of six years ago
Fast flow from g. rap to cool moe
Supasyllable, major to the minimal
Every individual, bounce to the tempo yo
Lungs collapse and raps be trapped in
The only way to make it happen, jaw-jappin', fast rappin'

Yo, I'm the hot dog that run the hottest monologue
In star poetic inserts and yes y'all s
My speech is like holding two glocks apiece
The outreach that rock police
The super adventure men portend to put somethin' in bitches
Win when we write, the Emmy winner get hyped, off any printer
And I came to get it (hit it)
Like operation push, operate the tush
Black octopus of soul, in inter-planetary patrol
I planted my gold, and low and behold
It's the brother doc, ready to rock-rock
Don't stop hobbes, I known like the lumberjack chop chop
The wordsmith, I write in block letters of cursive
Curse my circus, serve this surface
And watch how the brother fet over
The fly Casanova with the frankincense odor

Bear witness
To where riches'll make career bitches share pictures
When the ears get this ya brainses software'll glitches
Splatter your brains
Leave scattered remains of matter and stains
That'll explain how you was battled and slain
I get rude and go, to your show and use a row
Of fans to boo and throw you off 'til you lose your flow
A pro mean like joe greene when I blow theme
Put your whole team on pause like cold cream
Then show laughter when I flow faster, your hoe haveta
Go after her weave from the breeze when I blow past ya
I'm dapper plus ghetto and just pedal
When the dust settles we left in the rubble the crushed metal
Nurses with hearses sealin' conversed with lit purses
Spit fire, make you first to bit, try me
Like Osama, odoma', I'ma cause trauma
And homicides when I collide I get kamikaze

Kane baby, walk hard, the p-jects
On streets of Brooklyn I'm a crew of d-cepts
On streets of l.a. I'm a whole e-set
On tracks with Jurassic I be the T-Rex
Still that Gucci dressin', still that coochie pressin'
My pimp game smooth be-gets 'em
I don't use discretion; cop tends to be stressin'
Fuck explainin' it, who's he testin'?
Finsta perform all physical forms
Leave your ass shakin' like a Mystikal song
Please dumb, what type of shit was you on?
Cause man to compress a nigga mean one less a nigga (uh-huh)
All I want is my niggaz all recruitin' a slimmy
All I want is my liver all polluted with remi
Duel with any, bring it, I face-off
Son you out your league like Jordan was with baseball

Yeahhh, your majesty, word flash photography
Third class economy, blade slashed your artery
Nerve gassed anatomy, blurred past dramatically
Herbs hashed, my word splash packed agility
Never predictability
Maneuvers of mind fully designed cause I'm true to the rhyme
We do the sublime, crackin' yo' backbone
Attackin' you wack clones
Vernacular right and exact, capital rap zone
That come back verbal assault rifle (ahhhhh)
We fight like Stokely Carmichael
Nope! we just like you
We broke and ain't no tellin' what we might do
Ain't no joke
Provoke the right to reverse to seek mercy
With the king Asiatic and Percy P
Ain't heard the worst of me, until your chest 3-d
Spit venom and burn your body like a std

Put a twenty on the next brother steppin' to me wrong
I mess around a lick cause you done cheat on my theme song
This might seem wrong, but this is a mean song
Crushed like king-kong, and just like ping-pong
Back and forth, I spit knowl' and toss, it's time to floss
My verbal affirmation is to always go off
When syllables slide you'll be enjoyin' the vibe
When consider it pride, it's J5
When another deadly medley, camera action yo we heavy
Aim steady slash machette Maserati engine ready
Good and plenty don't be petty count the fetti and we jetti
Off to another city where we do our nitty grity
We wild like Serengeti, tear it down let's seek and set it
Get ready, for the ride, verbally hand-glide




Write and stay tight, mission's in sight
Murderer worldwide the stage is yo' knife

Overall Meaning

In "A Day At The Races," Jurassic 5 collaborates with Big Daddy Kane and Percee P to create a song about hip hop's ability to inspire and motivate people. The lyrics are filled with metaphors and wordplay, as the artists boast about their skills and confidently challenge anyone who wants to try them. They emphasize the importance of music as a tool for increasing peace and positivity in the world. The song also includes references to historical figures like Stokely Carmichael and includes lines about spitting venom and burning bodies like an STD.


Overall, the lyrics are a celebration of the power of hip hop and the ability of talented MCs to inspire and entertain, even as they challenge and provoke their audiences. The rappers use their lyrical skill to create an energetic and uplifting atmosphere, calling on listeners to bounce to the tempo and feel the heat in the streets. "A Day At The Races" is testament to the enduring power of hip hop as a genre and showcases the talents of some of the most accomplished MCs of their generation.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo, my metaphor, my musical madness
My metaphorical lyrics and my unique style of music


Move and motivate those with musical talents, uhh
Inspire and encourage those who have a talent for music


Read it in bold print, we holdin' it down
Confidently and successfully representing our music


Lick a shot, hip-hop when we in yo' town
Creating a powerful impact with our hip-hop music when we perform in your town


Uhh, master blaster sound
Our music has a powerful and influential sound


Freak the future far from here and now
Pushing boundaries and creating a unique sound that is different from the current music trends


With style, release increase the peace, uhh
Using our distinctive style of music to promote peace and positivity


Bubble with the beat 'til they feelin' the heat in the streets
Creating a lively and energetic atmosphere with our beats that gets people excited in the streets


Now each one, teach one, reach one, young gun
Passing on knowledge and wisdom to the next generation of aspiring musicians


On one, listen to the warrior's drum
Paying attention to the powerful and impactful messages in our music


Beatin' up the block with the ghetto hop that knock
Captivating the neighborhood with our urban-inspired hip-hop music that has a strong impact


And make you want to crash the spot
Our music is so compelling that it makes you want to join the party and be a part of the experience


And unlock explode (boom) the alpha and omega code
Revealing and unleashing a powerful and significant code or message through our music


With drum rolls and old soul, we uphold
Maintaining and cherishing the traditions and soulfulness of old-school music, while incorporating modern elements


And foretold to scores of six years ago
Predicted and anticipated by many years ago


Fast flow from g. rap to cool moe
Delivering rapid and dynamic lyrics in the style of influential rappers like G. Rap and Cool Moe


Supasyllable, major to the minimal
Demonstrating extraordinary skills in using complex and intricate syllables in our lyrics, from elaborate to simplified


Every individual, bounce to the tempo yo
Encouraging every person to move and groove to the rhythm of the music


Lungs collapse and raps be trapped in
Rapping with such intensity and breath control that it feels like our lungs are collapsing


The only way to make it happen, jaw-jappin', fast rappin'
Utilizing quick and skillful rhymes to create a captivating and impressive performance


Yo, I'm the hot dog that run the hottest monologue
I am the leading performer with the most engaging and captivating speech in my lyrics


In star poetic inserts and yes y'all s
Incorporating poetic and expressive elements into my verses, creating a captivating experience for the audience


My speech is like holding two glocks apiece
My words are powerful and impactful, similar to holding two loaded guns


The outreach that rock police
Our music has the ability to challenge and disrupt authority, particularly the police


The super adventure men portend to put somethin' in bitches
As skilled and adventurous artists, we strive to impress and captivate the audience with our music


Win when we write, the Emmy winner get hyped, off any printer
Our writing skills are so impressive that even an Emmy-winning writer would get excited reading our lyrics


And I came to get it (hit it)
I am determined and focused on achieving success in my music career


Like operation push, operate the tush
Like a surgical procedure, we skillfully manipulate and control the audience's attention and enjoyment


Black octopus of soul, in inter-planetary patrol
Our music encompasses the richness and depth of soul, with an otherworldly and futuristic influence


I planted my gold, and low and behold
We have established our worth and talent in the music industry, to the surprise and admiration of others


It's the brother doc, ready to rock-rock
I am the skilled and experienced artist, ready to deliver an electrifying performance


Don't stop hobbes, I known like the lumberjack chop chop
I am highly recognized and respected in the music industry, just like the rhythmic chopping of a lumberjack


The wordsmith, I write in block letters of cursive
As a skilled lyricist, I can write both with precise and structured lyrics as well as poetic and flowing verses


Curse my circus, serve this surface
I embrace the uniqueness and eccentricity of my artistic style and present it to the world


And watch how the brother fet over
Observe and witness the excitement and adoration that I receive from my fans


The fly Casanova with the frankincense odor
I am a charismatic and attractive individual, exuding an appealing and captivating presence


Bear witness
I invite you to witness and experience the greatness and impact of my music


To where riches'll make career bitches share pictures
In the world of fame and fortune, women who strive for a successful career share their experiences and memories


When the ears get this ya brainses software'll glitches
When you hear our music, it will have such a profound impact that it may temporarily disrupt your thoughts


Splatter your brains
Engage and overwhelm your mind with our powerful and thought-provoking lyrics


Leave scattered remains of matter and stains
Our music will have a lasting impact, leaving behind traces of emotional and intellectual residue


That'll explain how you was battled and slain
Our music will serve as evidence of how we effectively competed and defeated our opponents


I get rude and go, to your show and use a row
I am blunt and aggressive when I perform, dominating the stage and getting the crowd involved


Of fans to boo and throw you off 'til you lose your flow
I have the power to influence the audience to negatively react and disrupt your performance, causing you to lose your rhythm


A pro mean like joe greene when I blow theme
I am a professional and highly skilled like football player Joe Greene when I deliver my lyrics


Put your whole team on pause like cold cream
I have the ability to halt and immobilize your entire team, just like cold cream freezes motion


Then show laughter when I flow faster, your hoe haveta
I will impress and amuse the audience with my rapid flow of lyrics, making your partner admire and desire me


Go after her weave from the breeze when I blow past ya
My powerful and energetic performance will even cause your partner's hair weave to be disheveled as I swiftly move past you


I'm dapper plus ghetto and just pedal
I have a sophisticated and stylish appearance, yet I still belong and represent the urban and gritty side


When the dust settles we left in the rubble the crushed metal
After the chaos and excitement of our performance, we remain standing amidst the debris and destruction, representing the strength and impact of our music


Nurses with hearses sealin' conversed with lit purses
Metaphorically, our powerful music causes nurses to carry away the wounded and the audience to enthusiastically contribute financially


Spit fire, make you first to bit, try me
I deliver passionate and intense lyrics that will make you eager to respond and challenge me


Like Osama, odoma', I'ma cause trauma
Similar to controversial figures like Osama bin Laden and Barack Obama, I will create significant impact and provoke strong emotions


And homicides when I collide I get kamikaze
My collisions with others, whether in music or life, result in explosive and destructive outcomes, like a kamikaze pilot


Kane baby, walk hard, the p-jects
I, Big Daddy Kane, confidently and boldly navigate the challenging and disadvantaged areas of the projects


On streets of Brooklyn I'm a crew of d-cepts
In the streets of Brooklyn, I am known and respected by a group of dedicated followers


On streets of l.a. I'm a whole e-set
In the streets of Los Angeles, I have a strong presence and influence over an entire crew or set


On tracks with Jurassic I be the T-Rex
When collaborating with the group Jurassic 5, I dominate the track like a powerful T-Rex dinosaur


Still that Gucci dressin', still that coochie pressin'
I maintain my stylish and fashionable appearance, as well as my ability to attract and impress women


My pimp game smooth be-gets 'em
I have a suave and smooth way of attracting and controlling women, like a skilled pimp


I don't use discretion; cop tends to be stressin'
I don't hold back or adhere to societal norms; law enforcement officers are often bothered by my actions


Fuck explainin' it, who's he testin'?
I don't waste time trying to justify or explain myself; who is this person trying to challenge or test?


Finsta perform all physical forms
I excel and excel in various physical forms and performances


Leave your ass shakin' like a Mystikal song
My music will have such a powerful impact that it will make your body shake and move like in a Mystikal song


Please dumb, what type of shit was you on?
Honestly, what kind of foolishness or nonsense were you thinking or believing?


Cause man to compress a nigga mean one less a nigga (uh-huh)
When I confront and overpower someone, it often results in their defeat or even elimination


All I want is my niggaz all recruitin' a slimmy
I want my friends and associates to attract and engage with attractive women


All I want is my liver all polluted with remi
I desire to indulge and enjoy life by consuming excessive amounts of alcohol like Rémy Martin


Duel with any, bring it, I face-off
I am ready and willing to engage in a battle or competition with anyone, boldly confronting them


Son you out your league like Jordan was with baseball
You are clearly outmatched and unskilled in comparison to me, just like Michael Jordan when he attempted baseball


Yeahhh, your majesty, word flash photography
Acknowledging the presence and greatness of myself as the musical king, capturing attention and admiration instantly


Third class economy, blade slashed your artery
Operating in a low-class economic situation, inflicting damage by severing major connections and opportunities


Nerve gassed anatomy, blurred past dramatically
Causing extreme discomfort and disturbance to one's mental and emotional state, quickly moving past in a dramatic and impactful manner


Herbs hashed, my word splash packed agility
Imposing dominance and superiority over weaker individuals, using my verbal skills like a swift and powerful strike


Never predictability
Never being predictable or conforming to expectations


Maneuvers of mind fully designed cause I'm true to the rhyme
Mentally strategizing and planning my moves because I am dedicated and genuine to the art of rhyming


We do the sublime, crackin' yo' backbone
We create extraordinary and transcendent music, which will captivate and excite you to the core


Attackin' you wack clones
Targeting and overpowering those who imitate or copy our style in a mediocre and inferior way


Vernacular right and exact, capital rap zone
Using precise and powerful language and creating a space within the rap industry that demands attention and respect


That come back verbal assault rifle (ahhhhh)
Delivering a comeback or response in a rapid and aggressive manner, just like the power of an assault rifle


We fight like Stokely Carmichael
We engage in battles and conflicts with the same determination and intensity as civil rights activist Stokely Carmichael


Nope! we just like you
Contrary to what may be perceived, we are just like every ordinary person


We broke and ain't no tellin' what we might do
Being financially struggling individuals, we are capable of unpredictable and extreme actions


Ain't no joke
This is serious and should not be taken lightly


Provoke the right to reverse to seek mercy
Challenging and provoking those who have wronged us to reconsider their actions and show us compassion


With the king Asiatic and Percy P
Together with the legendary rapper Percy P, we demand respect and recognition


Ain't heard the worst of me, until your chest 3-d
You haven't experienced the extent of my greatness and abilities until you feel the impact in your chest, as if it's in three dimensions


Spit venom and burn your body like a std
Delivering poisonous and harmful words that have a lasting and damaging impact, similar to a sexually transmitted disease


Put a twenty on the next brother steppin' to me wrong
I am so confident in my skills that I am willing to bet money that anyone who challenges me will be proven wrong


I mess around a lick cause you done cheat on my theme song
I will mock and humiliate you because you have disrespected or violated the essence of my music


This might seem wrong, but this is a mean song
Although it may appear harsh, this song is intended to be intense and powerful


Crushed like king-kong, and just like ping-pong
Overwhelming and dominating like the giant gorilla King Kong, playing with you like in a game of ping-pong


Back and forth, I spit knowl' and toss, it's time to floss
I deliver knowledge and wisdom in a rapid and skillful manner, showcasing my abilities and success


My verbal affirmation is to always go off
My commitment and promise is to always deliver an energetic and impressive performance


When syllables slide you'll be enjoyin' the vibe
As I smoothly flow and deliver my lyrics, you will be captivated and immersed in the enjoyable atmosphere


When consider it pride, it's J5
When you think of pride and excellence in music, you can associate it with Jurassic 5


When another deadly medley, camera action yo we heavy
When we present another powerful and impactful combination of songs, the cameras start rolling as we bring our intense energy


Aim steady slash machette Maserati engine ready
We aim and focus with precision and determination, like wielding a machete, with the power and speed of a Maserati engine


Good and plenty don't be petty count the fetti and we jetti
We appreciate and accumulate wealth, avoiding small and insignificant matters, as we swiftly move forward


Off to another city where we do our nitty grity
Heading to another city where we can showcase our talent and perform in a raw and unfiltered manner


We wild like Serengeti, tear it down let's seek and set it
We bring a wild and untamed energy, like the Serengeti savannah, tearing down any obstacles and passionately pursuing our goals


Get ready, for the ride, verbally hand-glide
Prepare yourself for an exhilarating and enjoyable experience as we effortlessly glide through our powerful and skillful lyrics


Write and stay tight, mission's in sight
We continue to write and deliver impactful lyrics, focusing on our goal with determination and precision


Murderer worldwide the stage is yo' knife
We metaphorically murder and dominate the music industry on a global scale, with the stage serving as our weapon of choice




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID AXELROD, DANTE LAMAR GIVENS, ANTONIO HANDY, COURTENAY D. HENDERSON, LUCAS MCFADDEN, MARK ALI POTSIC, JOHN SIMON, CHARLES L. STEWART, MARC STUART

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