Hey DJ
Macy Gray Feat. Pharoahe Monch Lyrics


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Pick up the phone, call up the line
Call up the request line
Call up the line
Call up the request line
Na na na na na na na na na na
Na na na na
Just call up the line
Get down with us

This is a request, Mr. Radio Man
Just one desire from a Hip-hop fan
Hey, DJ!
You on the line, girl
Hey, DJ!
The request line, girl
Play a record by my favorite band
I like to hear my favorite song on the radio
So I call and request it on the radio
Tell the DJ spin on the LATEshow
Make a brother feel like I'm down at the disco
And we're gonna keep it goin like THIS THO
Cause the DJ grab the record by the fist-full
By the crate-full and we grateful
When you hear the song from records that are tasteful
Last night a DJ saved my life
Cause that selection of the records he played
To the direction of the record we swayed
And all night thru the SESSION we stayed
Cause you know you got me feelin
All right
Good God, I be feelin'
All right
IT'S SILLY what I'm feelin
All right, now
Huh! and I be feelin
All right
Don't stop keep it goin' down, c'mon
This is a request, Mr. Radio Man
Just one desire from a Hip-hop fan
Hey, DJ!
You on the line, girl
Hey, DJ!
The request line, girl
Play a record by my favorite band
Turn table has blessed me on my stereo
Play my favorite song on my stereo
Like Macy Gray, Roots, and D'Angelo
Mos' Def, le Nubiance and De La Soul
I like them CUTS with the soul and original
NEVER afraid to be creative on your radio
Spin my jam when I'm crusin' down the BARRIO
Turn my audio up CREATE A PARTY-O
Hey, DJ, won't you play my song
And get my rock, get my roll, get my hip-hop on and
Be dancin'
All day, all night, gimme some insight, make me feel out of sight
All right
Got me feelin'
All right
Got me feelin'
All right
Got me feelin
All right
Aw, shucks, now
All right
Got me wanna get down all night
All right
All right now
This is a request, Mr. Radio Man
Just one desire from a Hip-hop fan
Hey, DJ!
You on the line, girl
Hey, DJ!
The request line, girl
Play a record by my favorite band
Jump up, enjoy the sound
Show everybody just how you get down
Get loose now, get down
Everybody everybody have a good time
Jump up, enjoy the sound
Show everybody just how you get down
Get loose now, get down
Everybody everybody have a good time
Last night a DJ saved my life
Last night a DJ saved my life
This is a request, Mr. Radio Man
Just one desire from a Hip-hop fan
Hey, DJ!
You on the line, girl
Hey, DJ!
The request line, girl
Play a record by my favorite band
C'mon
This is a request, Mr. Radio Man
What you say, what you say, now
Just one desire from a Hip-hop fan
Hey, DJ!
Yeah, You call the line
Hey, DJ!
You on the request line
Play a record by my favorite band
What you say, what you say, now




What you say, now
The request line

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in this song, Hey DJ, are an ode to the power of radio and DJs in the music industry. Through its catchy beat and playful lyrics, the song's message is that DJs hold the power to entertain and influence people's music choices. The song's lyrics begin by urging people to call up the radio station's request line in order to hear their favorite songs played on air. The song's narrator, a hip-hop fan, requests a record by their favorite band and describes how a good DJ can make them feel like they are at a disco.


The song then name-drops various artists and their music styles, suggesting that the perfect DJ should have a mix of music genres on their playlist. From "CUTS with the soul and original" to "crusin' down the BARRIO," the song suggests that a DJ who is not afraid to be creative will attract a wide variety of people to their shows. As the song progresses, it ultimately celebrates the joy of dancing and having a good time with fellow music lovers.


Overall, Macy Gray and Pharoahe Monch pay tribute to the DJs who lift the spirits of their listeners every day. Through their fun and upbeat lyrics, the artists emphasize the importance of music in our daily lives and the vital role DJs play in sharing it with the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Pick up the phone, call up the line
Dial the number to make a request


Call up the request line
Call the number set up for making music requests


Call up the line
Call the phone line to request a song


Call up the request line
Call the phone line intended for music requests


Na na na na na na na na na na
Background vocals with no significant meaning


Na na na na
Background vocals with no significant meaning


Just call up the line
Make a request for a song


Get down with us
Join us in enjoying the music


This is a request, Mr. Radio Man
A request being made to the Radio DJ


Just one desire from a Hip-hop fan
A hip-hop fan has one music request


Hey, DJ!
Addressing the Radio DJ


You on the line, girl
The Radio DJ is available on the request phone line


Play a record by my favorite band
Requesting a particular song from a band


I like to hear my favorite song on the radio
A desire to listen to a favorite song on the radio


So I call and request it on the radio
Requesting the favorite song to be played on the radio


Tell the DJ spin on the LATEshow
Asking the DJ to play good music as if it's being played late into the night


Make a brother feel like I'm down at the disco
Asking the DJ to play music that would make them feel like they're at a disco dancing


And we're gonna keep it goin like THIS THO
To keep the music playing at this level and tempo


Cause the DJ grab the record by the fist-full
The DJ grabs records constantly


By the crate-full and we grateful
The Radio DJ has a crate (box) full of records, and they appreciate it


When you hear the song from records that are tasteful
Appreciating good and tasteful music


Last night a DJ saved my life
Music played by the DJ made someone's life better


Cause that selection of the records he played
Music selection played by the Radio DJ


To the direction of the record we swayed
The music played by the DJ made people move rhythmically or dance


And all night thru the SESSION we stayed
People stayed all night long partying with the music


Cause you know you got me feelin
The music makes someone feel good


All right
It's going well; used to describe feeling good or satisfied


Good God, I be feelin'
Feeling great, really happy


IT'S SILLY what I'm feelin
It's silly/exaggerated how good I'm feeling right now


Huh! and I be feelin
I feel really good right now


Don't stop keep it goin' down, c'mon
Asking the DJ to keep the music playing


Turn table has blessed me on my stereo
The turntable (DJ mixer) has made the music sound good on the home stereo


Like Macy Gray, Roots, and D'Angelo
Macy Gray, Roots and D'Angelo are the type of music artists the requester loves


Mos' Def, le Nubiance and De La Soul
Mos' Def, le Nubiance and De La Soul are the type of music artists the requester loves


I like them CUTS with the soul and original
The style of music the requester likes is soulful and original


NEVER afraid to be creative on your radio
Asking the DJ to be creative and not just play the obvious songs


Spin my jam when I'm crusin' down the BARRIO
Asking the DJ to play music while the requester is cruising (driving slowly) down the street


Turn my audio up CREATE A PARTY-O
Asking the DJ to turn up the volume and create a party atmosphere


Hey, DJ, won't you play my song
Asking the DJ to play the requested song


And get my rock, get my roll, get my hip-hop on and
Asking the DJ to play various types of music


Be dancin'
Encouraging people to dance to the music


All day, all night, gimme some insight, make me feel out of sight
Asking the DJ to play music that will be going all day and night and makes the requester feel out of this world


Jump up, enjoy the sound
Encouraging people to dance and enjoy the music


Show everybody just how you get down
Encouraging people to show off their dance moves


Get loose now, get down
Encouraging people to dance and enjoy the music


Everybody everybody have a good time
Encouraging everyone to have a great time


Last night a DJ saved my life
Music played by the DJ made someone's life better


What you say, what you say, now
Asking if the DJ heard the request


C'mon
Encouragement to keep the music going




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If you are here in 2024, you are a true hip hop head

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@huadataotie5619

Now kids, this is what is called a "true rap song".

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