Apollo
Kid Capri Lyrics


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"I'd like to know.. are you really ready for some super dynamite soul?
Then thank you, because now, it's star time!"

The Apollo (4X)

[Kid Capri]
The Apollo a place, where performers perform
Before you got on the stage you would all be warned
about if you're good enough, to rock the place
But if you wasn't they would throw beer cans in your face
Well it was a, amateur night, a group dressed in white
Didn't think it was spectacular but they were alright
Kept sayin to myself, I wish it was me
that was on the stage doin my are-A-P
Well uh, anyway we go back to the days
when James Brown used to have, the crowd amazed
He used to come out, dancin, just doin his work
And when he screamed, all the ladies went bezerk
Slidin across the stage like he was runnin on oil
Shoes, shinin bright like aluminum foil
Women was fallin out, innocent to ?
He said, "PLEASE PLEASE" then started rappin
You only seen one show you couldn't stay to see another
of the singin Godfather Number One Soul Brother
Events like this happened all the time
at the place that was known to be, one of a kind
It's The Apollo

The Apollo (4X)
[Kid] It's the Apollo!
The Apollo (3X)
The Ap..

[Kid Capri]
The Apollo yes a legend in it's time
The place is so fly that I wish it was mine
I mean the line was so long but people did not care
Just as long as they knew, they could get in there
On Wednesday's, amateur night was cool
And you could, go to see what other artists could do
Nothin but black stars, risin to the top
Now you see what's takin over, we call it hip-hop
The Apollo, no other, could ever compete
When you look down and I see people movin their feet
When the stage used to rise all the people went nuts
And no one EVER kept their big mouth shut
They used to, scream and yell, raise a whole lot of hell
Hang off the balcony and sometimes they fell
It's a tradition, so whatta ya do? I don't know
You get a ticket take yourself to the Apollo, hey
The Showbiz Cafe, was right next door
Leave, from the Apollo and you party some more
You can go many places to have a show
but no matter where you went you always seemed to go
to the Apollo
To the Apollo!
Uhh.. (The Apollo) .. ..
To the Apollo!
And let me break it down for you one time

Hey the A for Artist, the P for People
O for Outstanding, L - for Legal
and the other L-O is for the low-down shame
for the ones, that tried, to destroy the name
So whatever you do, you can never forget
about the place, that always kept you drippin with sweat
From dancin and prancin and jumpin up and down
Everytime you turned around a new show was in town
It's the place, that everybody would always go
And I called it, the famous Apollo
It's the Apollo
It's the Apollo! (The Apollo) UHH!

The Apollo (4X)
[Kid] It's the Apollo, come on!
The Apollo (3X)
[Kid] UHH!
The Apollo (2X)
[Kid] It's the Apollo!
The Apollo (2X)





The Apollo..

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kid Capri's song "Apollo" are a tribute to the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York City. The song begins with Kid Capri asking if the listeners are ready for some "super dynamite soul" before announcing that "it's star time!" This reference to "star time" was famously used by the late James Brown during his performances at the Apollo. The song goes on to describe the history and atmosphere of the Apollo, including the tradition of amateur night, the powerful performances of James Brown, and the energy of the crowd. Kid Capri emphasizes the Apollo's importance as a venue that showcased emerging black artists, such as those in the hip-hop genre that later took over.


The Apollo Theater opened in 1914, originally as a burlesque theater. It began showcasing black performers in the 1930s and was instrumental in launching the careers of many major African American performers, including Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, and Aretha Franklin. It is perhaps most famous for its Amateur Night talent show, which has been running since 1934 and has featured legendary performers such as Billie Holiday and Jimi Hendrix. Today, the Apollo remains an important cultural institution, hosting concerts, lectures, and other events, and continuing to showcase emerging talent.


Line by Line Meaning

I'd like to know.. are you really ready for some super dynamite soul?
Kid Capri asks if the audience is prepared for the amazing soul music that will be played at The Apollo.


Then thank you, because now, it's star time!
Kid Capri thanks the audience for being ready for the soul music as it is now time for the performers to shine at The Apollo.


The Apollo a place, where performers perform
Kid Capri introduces The Apollo as a venue where performers go on stage.


Before you got on the stage you would all be warned about if you're good enough, to rock the place But if you wasn't they would throw beer cans in your face
Kid Capri explains that before stepping on stage, performers were forewarned about whether they were good enough to entertain the audience at The Apollo. If they weren't, the audience would throw beer cans in disapproval.


Kept sayin to myself, I wish it was me that was on the stage doin my are-A-P
Kid Capri shares his desire to perform on The Apollo's stage and show his ability to rock the crowd with his R-A-P.


He used to come out, dancin, just doin his work And when he screamed, all the ladies went bezerk
Kid Capri describes how James Brown would perform at The Apollo by coming out on stage and dancing. When he screamed, female audience members would go wild with excitement.


Women was fallin out, innocent to ? He said, "PLEASE PLEASE" then started rappin
Kid Capri explains that women were fainting in admiration of James Brown. He then narrates how Brown asks for attention from the excited audience before starting to rap.


You only seen one show you couldn't stay to see another of the singin Godfather Number One Soul Brother
Kid Capri references James Brown as the one and only 'Singing Godfather' of soul music who would perform at The Apollo. He implies that audiences always wanted to see him again but typically, were only limited to watching one show.


On Wednesday's, amateur night was cool And you could, go to see what other artists could do Nothin but black stars, risin to the top Now you see what's takin over, we call it hip-hop
Kid Capri points out that Wednesday was 'amateur night' at The Apollo where young, talented artists would showcase their skills. He specifically notes that many black artists have started from The Apollo and have now risen to fame in the music industry. He ends by telling the audience that this music genre is now known as hip-hop.


The Apollo, no other, could ever compete When you look down and I see people movin their feet
Kid Capri declares that The Apollo is a one of a kind venue where no other could ever compete. He emphasizes how engaging the crowd is from his performance stage view, watching the people move their feet in response to the music.


When the stage used to rise all the people went nuts And no one EVER kept their big mouth shut
Kid Capri reminisces how the audience would go crazy when the stage would rise at The Apollo. He also notes that the audience members were never quiet during a live show.


They used to, scream and yell, raise a whole lot of hell Hang off the balcony and sometimes they fell
Kid Capri recalls the shouting and screams from the audience at The Apollo, which would sometimes lead them to hang off the balcony resulting in occasional mishaps.


And let me break it down for you one time Hey the A for Artist, the P for People O for Outstanding, L - for Legal and the other L-O is for the low-down shame for the ones, that tried, to destroy the name
Kid Capri uses a play on words with the acronym A-P-O-L-L-O. He breaks it down with 'A for Artist' and 'P for People' suggesting that The Apollo is for people to come and view amazing artistic performances. He continues to spell Apollo with L-O juxtaposed the rest of the letters, suggesting it spells Low-Down, i.e. shameful, for those who tried to destroy the name of this legendary venue.


So whatever you do, you can never forget about the place, that always kept you drippin with sweat From dancin and prancin and jumpin up and down Everytime you turned around a new show was in town
Kid Capri underscores The Apollo's place in black American pop culture as a venue that kept people dancing and sweating. He notes that there was always something new to see at The Apollo.


It's the place, that everybody would always go And I called it, the famous Apollo
Kid Capri reiterates the popularity of The Apollo and ends with calling it by its well deserved title - 'The Famous Apollo'.




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