Encore
The Beatles vs. Jay-Z Lyrics

Thank you, thank you, thank you, you're far too kind
Jay-Z expresses gratitude to his fans and acknowledges their kindness.

Now can I get an encore, do you want more
Jay-Z asks his fans if they want to hear more of his music.

Cooking raw with the Brooklyn boy
Jay-Z boasts about his talent and ability to produce great music.

So for one last time I need y'all to roar
Jay-Z asks for one final show of support and enthusiasm from his fans.

Now what the hell are you waiting for
Jay-Z encourages his fans to make noise and show their appreciation.

After me, there shall be no more
Jay-Z asserts that he is the best and no one can replace him.

So for one last time, nigga make some noise
Jay-Z implores his fans to show their support and enthusiasm.

Who you know fresher than Hov'? Riddle me that
Jay-Z challenges his listeners to name anyone who is better than him.

The rest of y'all know where I'm lyrically at
Jay-Z claims that his fans understand his position of dominance in the rap game.

Can't none of y'all mirror me back
Jay-Z believes that no other artist can replicate his skill and style.

Yeah hearing me rap is like hearing G. Rap in his prime
Jay-Z draws a comparison between himself and legendary rapper G. Rap in his prime.

I'm, young H.O., rap's Grateful Dead
Jay-Z sees himself as the figurehead of rap in the same way the Grateful Dead represented rock music.

Back to take over the globe, now break bread
Jay-Z announces his intention to conquer the music world and earn lots of money.

I'm in, Boeing jets, Global Express
Jay-Z boasts about his wealth and ability to travel in luxury.

Out the country but the blueberry still connect
Jay-Z indicates that he can still make things happen even when he's out of the country.

On the low but the yacht got a triple deck
Jay-Z keeps a low profile but owns a luxurious yacht with three decks.

But when you young, what the fuck you expect? Yep, yep
Jay-Z suggests that it's normal for young people to be ambitious and aspire to success.

Grand opening, grand closing
Jay-Z is bookending his career and opening and closing of chapters.

God your man Hov' cracked the can open again
Jay-Z is back in action and ready to impress his fans again.

Who you goin' find doper than him with no pen
Jay-Z questions whether anyone can match his talent for rapping without writing anything down.

Just draw off inspiration
Jay-Z suggests that he creates his music through inspiration rather than writing it down.

Soon you goin' see you can't replace him
Jay-Z believes that no one can replace him in the rap industry.

With cheap imitations for these generations
Jay-Z laments that younger generations have artists who try to copy him but lack true talent.

Look what you made me do, look what I made for you
Jay-Z acknowledges that his fans inspired him to create great music.

Knew if I paid my dues, how will they pay you
Jay-Z is grateful for the sacrifices he made to become successful and wonders how his fans will be rewarded for their support.

When you first come in the game, they try to play you
Jay-Z acknowledges that newcomers to the music industry are often taken advantage of.

Then you drop a couple of hits, look how they wave to you
Jay-Z notes that once an artist becomes successful, people start paying attention and showering them with support.

From Marcy to Madison Square
Jay-Z references his journey from his hometown of Marcy to selling out stadiums like Madison Square Garden.

To the only thing that matters in just a matter of years (yea)
Jay-Z suggests that his career is one of the most important things in his life.

As fate would have it, Jay's status appears
Jay-Z believes that his success is a result of fate or destiny.

To be at an all-time high, perfect time to say goodbye
Jay-Z thinks that his success has reached a peak and it's a good time to retire from the rap game.

When I come back like Jordan, wearing the 4-5
Jay-Z plans to take a break from music but teases that he'll be back like Michael Jordan, who famously wore the number 45 during his brief stint with baseball.

It ain't to play games with you
Jay-Z is not joking around and takes his music seriously.

It's to aim at you, probably maim you
Jay-Z suggests that his music can have a powerful impact and even hurt his listeners emotionally.

If I owe you I'm blowing you to smithereens
Jay-Z suggests that he doesn't owe anyone anything and has no qualms about cutting ties.

Cocksucker take one for your team
Jay-Z is telling someone to take responsibility for a mistake and suffer the consequences.

And I need you to remember one thing (one thing)
Jay-Z wants his fans to remember that he is a legend in the rap game.

I came, I saw, I conquered
Jay-Z reflects on his accomplishments and success in the music industry.

From record sales, to sold out concerts
Jay-Z notes two of the most important metrics of success in the music industry.

So motherfucker if you want this encore
Jay-Z challenges his fans to show their support if they want him to return to the stage.

I need you to scream, 'til your lungs get sore
Jay-Z asks his fans to scream and show their passion for his music.

This man is made! He's killing all y'all jive turkeys
Jay-Z is confident in his talent and ability to outperform anyone else in the rap game.

Do y'all want more of the Jigga man?
Jay-Z asks his fans if they want more of his music.

Well if y'all want more of the Jigga man
Jay-Z will give his fans more music if they request it.

Then I need y'all to help me, bring him back to stage
Jay-Z implores his fans to bring him back to the stage and allow him to perform.

Say Hova, c'mon say it!
Jay-Z encourages his fans to call him by his nickname Hova.

HO-VA! HO-VA! Are y'all out there? (HO-VA! HO-VA!)
Jay-Z's fans chant his nickname in response to his request for support.

It's star time
Jay-Z is ready to perform and put on a show for his fans.

This man is made!
Jay-Z is a talented and successful musician.

Yeah, now see that's what I'm talking bout
Jay-Z is pleased with his fans' response and enthusiasm.

They love you Jigga, they love you Jigga!
Jay-Z's fans love and appreciate his music and talent.

I like the way this one feel
Jay-Z is excited and pleased with his performance.

It's so motherfucking soulful man!
Jay-Z's music has a soulful quality that resonates with his fans.

So this here is the victory lap
Jay-Z is celebrating his success and concluding his career with a victory lap.

Then I'm leaving, that's how you get me back
Jay-Z suggests that the only way to bring him back to the stage is to show their appreciation and support.

After a year of them sixteen's, it's one point two
Jay-Z is describing his level of success in terms of record sales and popularity among his fans.

And that's two point four, and I'm only doing two
Jay-Z is doubling his success with record sales and expects to earn even more in the future.

You wanted to gain attention new dudes
Jay-Z believes that newcomers to the music industry try to earn attention and fame.

I can get you BET and TRL too
Jay-Z can help new artists be recognized on music channels like BET and TRL.

You wanna be in the public, send your budget
Jay-Z suggests that new artists need to pay for publicity and marketing to make a name for themselves.

Well fuck it, I ain't budging!
Jay-Z isn't going to change his approach or give in to pressure from new artists.

Young did it to death, you gotta love it
Jay-Z is proud of his success and longevity in the rap industry.

Record companies told me I couldn't cut it
Jay-Z has faced doubt and criticism from record companies in the past.

Now look at me, all star-studded
Jay-Z has defied expectations and become a successful and celebrated artist.

Golfer above par like I putted
Jay-Z is consistently successful and performs well under pressure.

All cause the shit I uttered, was utterly ridiculous
Jay-Z's lyrics are often outrageous or ridiculous but still resonate with his fans.

How sick is this?
Jay-Z can't believe he's achieved such great success in the music industry.

You want to bang, send Kanye change, send Just some dust
Jay-Z is challenging other artists to try and compete with him and his collaborators Kanye West and Just Blaze.

Send Hip a grip, then you got' spit
Jay-Z is suggesting that other artists need to pay for publicity and marketing to be successful in the music industry.

A little something like this
Jay-Z is teasing that he's about to start performing again.