Hey DJ
The World's Famous Supreme Team Lyrics
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Good, neither do I
Got nothing to say
But if you pay me, I can play the fool
Go on believe, if it turns you on
Take what you need till your body is numb
Prostitution is revolution
You can hate me after you pay me
So just get out while you can
Do you remember when
The only thing that mattered was
Taking time for the things you love?
But now you got to humor, all these fools
Go on believe, if it turns you on
Take what you need till your body is numb
Prostitution is revolution
You can hate me after you pay me
My submission is your addiction
So just get out while you can
If you need me, I'm your man
But you don't wanna see me mad
Oh no, we don't care
You're a pro and it's no surprise
Oh no, we don't care
Go on believe, if it turns you on
Take what you need till your body is numb
Prostitution is revolution
You can hate me after you pay me
My submission is your addiction
So just get out while you can
The lyrics to The World's Famous Supreme Team's song "Hey DJ" speak to the power dynamic between DJs/performers and their audiences, as well as highlight the commodification of music and entertainment. The opening lines "Do you know who I am? Good, neither do I/Got nothing to say/But if you pay me, I can play the fool" sets the tone for this theme, suggesting that the DJ's identity is fluid and malleable as long as they are getting paid. The repetition of the line "Prostitution is revolution" further drives home this point, equating the DJ/performer role with a type of transactional sex work, with the performer providing pleasure in exchange for payment.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of escapism and how people turn to music and entertainment to numb their bodies and minds from the stresses of everyday life. Lines like "Take what you need till your body is numb" and "My submission is your addiction" speak to the ways in which audiences may become reliant on the DJ/performer to provide them with an escape from reality. However, the final lines "So just get out while you can/If you need me, I'm your man/But you don't wanna see me mad" suggests that there are consequences to this type of relationship dynamic, and that the performer may not be as passive and compliant as they may seem.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you know who I am?
I’m anonymous, and I have no identity.
Good, neither do I
In fact, I’m so anonymous, I don't even know who I am.
Got nothing to say
I have no great message, no grand speech to give.
But if you pay me, I can play the fool
But if you give me money, I can do whatever you want.
Go on believe, if it turns you on
You can believe whatever you want, if it feels good to you.
Take what you need till your body is numb
If you want to use my services to the point of exhaustion, that's fine with me.
Prostitution is revolution
I’m not a revolutionary, but I’ll do whatever the client wants me to do.
You can hate me after you pay me
You might not like me, but you’ll still pay for my services.
My submission is your addiction
You might be addicted to me because I’m so subservient to you.
So just get out while you can
I'm warning you to leave now, while you still have the chance.
Do you remember when
Remember a time where life was simpler.
The only thing that mattered was taking time for the things you love?
When life was simpler, all that mattered was doing what you love.
But now you got to humor, all these fools
Nowadays, you have to appease all these foolish people.
If you need me, I'm your man
If you need my services, I’m here for you.
But you don't wanna see me mad
You don’t want to see me angry, believe me.
Oh no, we don't care
We don’t care what others think of us.
You're a pro and it's no surprise
It's no surprise that you are a professional at what you do.
Go on believe, if it turns you on
You can believe whatever you want, if it feels good to you.
Take what you need till your body is numb
If you want to use my services to the point of exhaustion, that's fine with me.
Prostitution is revolution
I’m not a revolutionary, but I’ll do whatever the client wants me to do.
You can hate me after you pay me
You might not like me, but you’ll still pay for my services.
My submission is your addiction
You might be addicted to me because I’m so subservient to you.
So just get out while you can
I'm warning you to leave now, while you still have the chance.
Contributed by Vivian S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@umbleyoself3624
@@skuter84 YES YES!!! My fellow summer of 84er.
After cashing my first paycheck. I went and bought my first album "Purple Rain".
I was so anxious my brother couldn't get me to the record store fast enough. LOL!!!
I wanted to make sure there was an album for me to buy....$12.99.
I played that album til the concentric circles vanished of that son of gun.
Oh! And when the movie came out!!! It was like going to the concert which I have never been to a Prince concert but that was as close as I got.
That big ole poster went up on my wall. WDC was the coolest video of the YEAR!!
I loved seeing Prince do those moves in the mirror PSYCHEDELIC mane!!!
He became the man after video everybody want imitate/emulate his style.
@user-br5vp1js9v
1984 5 years old.
2024 45 years old. Classic track. No cussing, no twerking, no flashing large amount of money 💰💰. I miss pure Hip Hop
@carml7985
😢😢😢😢😢😢😢💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
@AD-eb7ft
Preach! Whoever brings this type of hip hop back will be a huge hit! World is starving for wholesome music and entertainment
@YaowBucketHEAD
Is there a market for it?
I'll be 41 in a few days and the majority of young people I meet anymore are, honestly, dumb and ignorant.
They look up to these internet rappers with the terrible ink, stacks of fake money, and their get rich lifestyle. No talent or hardwork anymore.
@ssjtroly
no twerking? uh... 0:22
it might be lazy but i think that still counts...
@alisterfolson
1984 (14 yrs old): This is fresh
2023 (53 yrs old): It's still fresh
@GENFX303
wow, EXACT SAME.... age too. ( Greetings from Dublin, Ireland)
@alisterfolson
Greetings from Arizona, USA!
@user-ug4hw7oq7y
1984 { 15 } Fresh
2020 { 51 } Timeless
@sonyawilliams1572
1984 17 years old now 53 nice jam