Through their long existence, they have worked with Classical musicians and are known for incorporating elements of Classical music into jazz, being one of the most notable examples of the style called Third Stream.
The group disbanded in 1974 and reformed in 1981 on a part-time basis, with their last new recording issued in 1993.
Fun
Modern Jazz Quartet Lyrics
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And wherever I go yo, you know my man Jay's near
More than up to par, styles indicate who we are
Like the gas-filled car, we're gonna go far
Business we've been takin' care of it I'm swearin' it
And we're aware of it cause our bank books are bearin' it
Every theme is extreme and supreme no bluff
But there's a time that I find yeah and it comes like a season
To wind down for no other reason than it's pleasin'
To take a break from employment and let loose
And reduce the pressure for sure pure enjoyment
We got the time so let's make it a good one
Soon we'll say back to the tunes and being top guns
And yet we'll never regret and say this is what we should've done
The clock she runs come on an let's have fun
Let's jump in the rides and cruise
Destination someplace a space anywhere we choose
Laughter food and good times will never fail ya
To hell with intoxicating paraphernalia
Well ya cold want to slap on slow song, square up
Pair up, stare down, hair down, sex long and strong
Keep on and don't quit it if it's F-you-N, hit it
Get it, but don't neglect preventions and limits
We can eve lounge in the crib watch some movies
Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, bum rush the refrigerator
Yo Jay pass the Pringles, I want a bit
(Cake Jaz, cake Jaz, gimme some of it)
Greenbacks every track that's what we're gonna get
Go out and spend a ton of it just for the fun of it
The room's vibratin', cause I can't stop
Yeah the girls are in the back blastin' that good ol hip-hop
Call up some friends disturb the peace
Play a smash by Jaz or Jay-Z's dope release
Like a Dove Bar freshly dipped so you see
The Modern Jazz Quartet's song Fun is a rap song that speaks about the importance of taking a break from the pressures of everyday life to enjoy pure enjoyment. The opening lines of the song set the tone and indicate that the rap engineer is confident in his ability to deliver his message to the listeners. He goes on to emphasize the importance of taking care of business and being aware of one's financial situation. The theme of the song centers on the idea that everyone needs to take some time out to have fun and enjoy life.
The song speaks to the listeners about the importance of taking a break every now and then, to unwind and let loose. The lyrics encourage listeners to jump in their rides and cruise, to choose any destination they want and to have a good time - with laughter, good food, and good times, they will never fail. The song is a reminder that life should not always be serious, and that sometimes it is necessary to indulge in activities that bring us joy.
Interestingly, the song features Aronld Schwarzenegger in the lyrics, which is a reference to the popular movie star of the time. It also features references to "Pringles" and "greenbacks" which are both colloquialisms for money.
Overall, Fun by The Modern Jazz Quartet is a song that encourages listeners to take a break and enjoy life. It is an upbeat and entertaining tune that speaks to the idea that sometimes, we just need to let loose and have fun.
Line by Line Meaning
The sheer sincere rap engineer's here
I am a skilled and honest rapper
And wherever I go yo, you know my man Jay's near
My friend Jay is always by my side
More than up to par, styles indicate who we are
We are highly skilled and our music represents who we are
Like the gas-filled car, we're gonna go far
We have the fuel to propel ourselves to success
Business we've been takin' care of it I'm swearin' it
We are taking care of our business matters
And we're aware of it cause our bank books are bearin' it
We know because our finances are reflecting it
Every theme is extreme and supreme no bluff
Our music is exceptional and we don't fake it
And every is slap and oh so tough
Every beat is strong and forceful
But there's a time that I find yeah and it comes like a season
But there are times when I need a break
To wind down for no other reason than it's pleasin'
To relax and enjoy myself
To take a break from employment and let loose
To take a break from work and have fun
And reduce the pressure for sure pure enjoyment
To relieve stress and enjoy myself without any worries
We got the time so let's make it a good one
We have time, so let's have a good time
Soon we'll say back to the tunes and being top guns
Soon we'll get back to making great music and being successful
And yet we'll never regret and say this is what we should've done
And we won't have any regrets about taking this break
The clock she runs come on an let's have fun
Time is ticking, so let's enjoy ourselves
Let's jump in the rides and cruise
Let's get in our cars and drive around
Destination someplace a space anywhere we choose
Let's go wherever we feel like going
Laughter food and good times will never fail ya
Having fun, eating good food, and laughing is always enjoyable
To hell with intoxicating paraphernalia
We don't need drugs or alcohol to have a good time
Well ya cold want to slap on slow song, square up
We could even play slow music and dance together
Pair up, stare down, hair down, sex long and strong
Dance closely, look into each other's eyes, let our hair down, and enjoy intimacy
Keep on and don't quit it if it's F-you-N, hit it
Keep having fun and don't stop if it feels good
Get it, but don't neglect preventions and limits
Enjoy yourself, but don't forget about taking precautions and setting boundaries
We can eve lounge in the crib watch some movies
We can also relax at home and watch movies
Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, bum rush the refrigerator
Watch movies starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and raid the fridge for snacks
Yo Jay pass the Pringles, I want a bit
Jay, can you give me some of those Pringles?
Greenbacks every track that's what we're gonna get
We will make a lot of money with our music
Go out and spend a ton of it just for the fun of it
Spend money just to enjoy ourselves
The room's vibratin', cause I can't stop
The music is so good that the room is shaking with excitement
Yeah the girls are in the back blastin' that good ol hip-hop
The girls are in the back of the room, dancing to the great hip-hop music
Call up some friends disturb the peace
Invite some more friends over and make some noise
Play a smash by Jaz or Jay-Z's dope release
Play one of our hit songs or a great release from Jay-Z
Like a Dove Bar freshly dipped so you see
As refreshing and satisfying as a freshly dipped Dove Bar
Lyrics © HAL LEONARD LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIMMY GIUFFRE
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