Encore
McScottD and JAY Z Lyrics

Thank you, thank you, thank you, you're far too kind
Expressing gratitude to the audience for their appreciation

Now can I get an encore, do you want more
Asking if the audience wants another performance

Cooking raw with the Brooklyn boy
Collaborating with a talented rapper from Brooklyn to create a fresh sound

So for one last time I need y'all to roar
Requesting the audience's enthusiastic participation for the final performance

Now what the hell are you waiting for
Urging the audience to take action and participate

After me, there shall be no more
Boasting about being the best and most innovative rapper of his time

So for one last time, nigga make some noise
Encouraging the male members of the audience to show their enthusiasm and support

Who you know fresher than Hov'? Riddle me that
Posing a rhetorical question about his own unparalleled freshness

The rest of y'all know where I'm lyrically at
Acknowledging that other rappers are aware of his superior lyrical skills

Can't none of y'all mirror me back
Asserting that no other rapper can match his skills and style

Yeah hearing me rap is like hearing G. Rap in his prime
Comparing his own skills to those of the renowned rapper G. Rap at the height of his career

I'm, young H.O., rap's Grateful Dead
Associating himself with the iconic rock band Grateful Dead and positioning himself as the future of rap music

Back to take over the globe, now break bread
Returning to dominate the rap genre globally and earn more money

I'm in, Boeing jets, Global Express
Boasting about his luxurious lifestyle and private jet travel

Out the country but the blueberry still connect
Staying connected to his roots and community despite becoming wealthy and traveling the world

On the low but the yacht got a triple deck
Keeping a low profile while still enjoying the luxuries of life

But when you young, what the fuck you expect? Yep, yep
Justifying his youthful exuberance and extravagance

Grand opening, grand closing
Enjoying the high points of his career but also anticipating its eventual end

God your man Hov' cracked the can open again
Revealing that he is once again returning to music after a hiatus

Who you goin' find doper than him with no pen
Challenging other rappers to match his musical prowess without relying on written lyrics

Just draw off inspiration
Encouraging artists to be creative and draw inspiration from their own experiences

Soon you goin' see you can't replace him
Asserting that his talent and success cannot be replicated by other artists

With cheap imitations for these generations
Bemoaning the lack of truly talented and innovative artists in the current generation of music

Look what you made me do, look what I made for you
Acknowledging the influence of his fans on his career while also taking credit for his own success

Knew if I paid my dues, how will they pay you
Reflecting on the difficulty of establishing oneself in the rap industry and how that impacts future generations

When you first come in the game, they try to play you
Describing the challenges faced early in his career when trying to gain recognition

Then you drop a couple of hits, look how they wave to you
Noting how success can quickly change people's opinions and attitude towards a musician

From Marcy to Madison Square
Referencing his roots in Marcy Projects in Brooklyn and his rise to performing at the famed Madison Square Garden

To the only thing that matters in just a matter of years (yea)
Acknowledging that his focus in life has shifted to his music and career above all else

As fate would have it, Jay's status appears
Commenting on the role that fate played in his career and status as a successful musician

To be at an all-time high, perfect time to say goodbye
Deciding to end his musical career at its peak as the most successful and respected artist in the industry

When I come back like Jordan, wearing the 4-5
Referencing Michael Jordan's retirement from basketball and his later comeback wearing the jersey number 45

It ain't to play games with you
Clarifying that his return to music is serious and not just for fun

It's to aim at you, probably maim you
Threatening other rappers and asserting his dominance

If I owe you I'm blowing you to smithereens
Promising punishment for anyone who stands in his way, even if he owes them something

Cocksucker take one for your team
Asking others to take the blame for his own misdeeds

And I need you to remember one thing (one thing)
Making a strong request to his fans and listeners to keep one important thing in mind

I came, I saw, I conquered
Boasting about his many successes and accomplishments in the music industry

From record sales, to sold out concerts
Listing his many achievements in the music industry

So motherfucker if you want this encore
Challenging the audience to show their appreciation for his talents if they want him to continue performing live

I need you to scream, 'til your lungs get sore
Encouraging the audience to participate actively and passionately in his performance

It's star time
Announcing that he is about to give his very best performance

This man is made! He's killing all y'all jive turkeys
Asserting his superiority as a musician and performer over all others in the industry

Do y'all want more of the Jigga man?
Posing a question to the audience about whether they desire more of his music and performances

Well if y'all want more of the Jigga man
Responding to the audience's presumed positive response to his question

Then I need y'all to help me, bring him back to stage
Asking the audience to help him get ready for his next performance

Say Hova, c'mon say it!
Encouraging the audience to chant his nickname, 'Hova'

HO-VA! HO-VA! Are y'all out there? (HO-VA! HO-VA!)
Getting the audience to enthusiastically chant along with him

Yeah, now see that's what I'm talking bout
Expressing his gratitude for the audience's participation and excitement

They love you Jigga, they love you Jigga!
Acknowledging the support and admiration of his fans

I like the way this one feel
Enjoying the vibe and energy of the live performance

It's so motherfucking soulful man!
Appreciating the deep emotional resonance of the music

So this here is the victory lap
Referring to his last performance as a celebration of his success and achievements

Then I'm leaving, that's how you get me back
Leaving the audience with a final performance before retiring from music

After a year of them sixteen's, it's one point two
Referencing the sheer number of songs he has written and recorded during his career

And that's two point four, and I'm only doing two
Explaining that he is only performing two songs for this encore, despite having many more to choose from

You wanted to gain attention new dudes
Noting that new, emerging artists are constantly searching for ways to gain recognition

I can get you BET and TRL too
Boasting about his influence and connections with media outlets

You wanna be in the public, send your budget
Insinuating that newcomers must spend a lot of money to become successful and visible in the industry

Well fuck it, I ain't budging!
Implying that he himself is above such superficial concerns and is content with his own success

Young did it to death, you gotta love it
Reflecting on his contributions to and success within the rap genre over the course of his career

Record companies told me I couldn't cut it
Acknowledging the adversity he experienced early in his career, when record labels doubted his abilities

Now look at me, all star-studded
Celebrating the success he has achieved despite early obstacles and adversity

Golfer above par like I putted
Drawing an analogy between his own skill and success and that of a talented golfer

All cause the shit I uttered, was utterly ridiculous
Admitting that some of his lyrics and rhymes were ridiculous, but they still contributed to his overall success

How sick is this?
Posing a rhetorical question about his incredible success and the absurdity of the situation

You want to bang, send Kanye change, send Just some dust
Acknowledging that he himself is not the only hugely successful musician in the industry, and referencing other well-known artists

Send Hip a grip, then you got' spit
Alluding to the fact that success requires both a certain amount of money and talent

What the hell are you waiting for?
Returning to his original call to action and urging the audience to participate and make some noise