Change The Beat
Viktor Vaughn Lyrics


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A modern day marvel but terrible, better horrible
When he grab the mic, son he crushed up all his metacarpals
He said he ain't mean it, totally by accident
After the show, he didn't follow where y'all taxi went
Will this be available on wax? Ask Max Mill
They on the opposition to his ass wack tax bill
But will it pass the senate? Slum lord tenant
And super like 1-A, have a fun stay
One day, he plan to put in a runway
With enough land for his own projects and gun play
Section 8 penthouse, maid look like Faye Dunaway
Alotta y'all assed out like gay runaways
It's how they say "semi-risque"
All day everyday, give out Emmy's the quick way
Have the average mc say, "Gimme a sick day!"
They really ain't got shit to say like Timmy McVeigh
Get a hunch, a real rag tag bunch
In school, he kept a doo rag in his bag lunch
Just to eat heads on some breakdance shit and spit

He writ this skit in Sanskrit
If the pants fit, sport 'em but rock 'em low
Your man like Rollo on the slow, can't knock it though
It's like the same hustle bro, two knuckles glow
Tucked in Le Tigre, just let the name buckle show

Good googly moogly, see that loogie?
Yeah, but keep it on the D.L. Hughley
You don't watch her, he might Houser like Doogie
Just to cut her loosie like *swoosh* Mitsurugi
Gooey gum drops, who he got his style from?
His pops, you gotta give the bum some props
Ask ya sister, her beat box is more thicker
Doom, that nigga detox with malt liquor

Villain for hire, admire the sound
Make sure The Price Is Right before he come on down!
Rappers be on some, "You you you!"
Forgot who they talking too, too much pork stew
They need to not come out with nothing new
Blew the whole shit up on some, "What this button do?"
Doom cheat the game like walk-thru
Run 'em, son 'em like Mr. Rourke do Tattoo
The way alotta clowns get down is unnatural
This flow flip like oranges, apples
Rhymes like limes to a Lemonade Snapple
Leave her at the chapel, don't eat Scrapple
First thing they notice when they come to is they bling is gone
Then they start remembering the Klingon with the rings on
In came the Villain with their own gear like, "Hi, there"
Y'all play the rear, this whole year MY year
Metal face beard like Brillo pad
Y'all know his steelo so don't feel so bad
Seed call him, "Ol' dad," the one the ol' ho had
Knew he was a winner since a swimmer in the gonads
Okay pal, pay him like Paypal
So we could be A-OK not OK Corral
I think today I'll make the ladies say, "Ow"
And maybe fuck around take a bow, now

Who made his first mill and still carry razor blades
Used to be straight A's and still made the grade
Retarded ass, how he get cash so fast
Year after last, left back in the retarded class
Shoulda went to Boces
Watch him all closely, who he think he supposed to be
Villain who always win, at least he stay consistent
Find out where that bitch went, get a room pitch a tent





Yo yo, Max, yo change the beat yo
You got another one ... nah yo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Viktor Vaughn's "Change The Beat" song are full of complex metaphors, wordplay, and storytelling that require careful interpretation. The singer starts by describing a person who is both amazing and terrible at the same time, and he destroys everything when he takes the microphone. After the performance, he didn't follow his friend's taxi, leaving them behind. The lyrics also touch upon political issues, such as the opposition to his taxation plan and the possibility of passing it in the Senate, and social issues like housing discrimination through the reference to Section 8.


Further, the singer talks about the subject's grand plans, such as owning a large piece of land, complete with a runway, his projects, and even gun play. The singer also highlights how some people are less fortunate as he mentions their situation and being "assed out like gay runaways." In the second verse, Viktor Vaughn continues with the sophisticated lyrics, referencing many pop culture icons, and incorporating them into the rhyme pattern. The final lines see the singer challenging Max to change the beat.


Interpretation of many of the metaphors used in "Change The Beat" is challenging, and it requires an understanding of different cultural, social, and musical references. However, the song highlights various social and political issues, and it keeps the listener engaged through its wordplay and rhymes.


Line by Line Meaning

A modern day marvel but terrible, better horrible
He is unique and extraordinary in his time, but unfortunately he's much worse than bad.


When he grab the mic, son he crushed up all his metacarpals
As soon as he takes up the microphone, he gets so hyped that he breaks his hand bones unknowingly.


He said he ain't mean it, totally by accident
He apologizes and claims that he didn't intend to break his own bones, but it happened unconsciously.


After the show, he didn't follow where y'all taxi went
After his performance, he left the venue on his own path, without knowing where the others went in their taxi.


Will this be available on wax? Ask Max Mill
If you want to know if this song will be put on vinyl, ask Max Mill.


They on the opposition to his ass wack tax bill
They're against his ridiculous tax bill.


But will it pass the senate? Slum lord tenant
He's doubtful whether his tax bill would be passed by the senate, as being a slum lord tenant adds no credibility to his proposal.


And super like 1-A, have a fun stay
He's the best, like a rank of 1-A, and he wants everyone to have fun during their stay.


One day, he plan to put in a runway
He aims to build a runway, so that he can fly his plane and land it there.


With enough land for his own projects and gun play
He wants to have plenty of land to execute his personal projects and indulge in gunplay.


Section 8 penthouse, maid look like Faye Dunaway
He has a penthouse under the section 8 service, and his maid resembles Faye Dunaway.


Alotta y'all assed out like gay runaways
Many of you are in a bad situation and have nowhere to go.


It's how they say "semi-risque"
It's how they say something that's only a little bit indecent.


All day everyday, give out Emmy's the quick way
He gives out awards like the Emmy's every day, but in a quick and easy way.


Have the average mc say, "Gimme a sick day!"
He wants other rappers to feel so demoralized that they ask for a leave of absence.


They really ain't got shit to say like Timmy McVeigh
They don't have anything worth saying, like Timmy McVeigh.


Get a hunch, a real rag tag bunch
He senses that there's a group of random and messy people around him.


In school, he kept a doo rag in his bag lunch
Back in school days, he used to keep a doo rag in his lunch bag.


Just to eat heads on some breakdance shit and spit
He would only consume his meal while breaking and spitting on his food.


He writ this skit in Sanskrit
He wrote this script in an ancient Indian language called Sanskrit.


If the pants fit, sport 'em but rock 'em low
He suggests wearing the pants if they fit well, but low, so that they don't appear too baggy.


Your man like Rollo on the slow, can't knock it though
He approves of your laid back style, although it resembles Rollo's slow pace.


It's like the same hustle bro, two knuckles glow
Despite the differences, they both hustle in the same way, with a unique flair.


Tucked in Le Tigre, just let the name buckle show
He suggests tucking the shirt inside Le Tigre jeans, so that the brand name on the belt buckle is visible.


Good googly moogly, see that loogie?
Wow, look at that spit!


Yeah, but keep it on the D.L. Hughley
Yes, but keep it a secret, don't spread it around like D.L. Hughley.


You don't watch her, he might Houser like Doogie
If you're not careful, he may become like Houser from the TV show Doogie Howser.


Just to cut her loosie like *swoosh* Mitsurugi
He would cut loose females like Mitsurugi, a video game character known for cutting opponents with his sword.


Gooey gum drops, who he got his style from?
His style is just as sweet as gooey gum drops, and people often wonder where he got it from.


His pops, you gotta give the bum some props
He got his style from his father, who deserves appreciation even though he may not be well-off.


Ask ya sister, her beat box is more thicker
To know who has a stronger beat box, ask his sister, she has it down!


Doom, that nigga detox with malt liquor
He detoxes himself with malted liquor, like his name suggests, he's a Doom.


Villain for hire, admire the sound
He's a villain for hire, but people appreciate his sound.


Make sure The Price Is Right before he come on down!
Ensure The Price Is Right game show payments are accurate before he appears.


Rappers be on some, "You you you!"
Rappers often come with typical rhymes like "you you you."


Forgot who they talking too, too much pork stew
They forget who they're talking to, too busy eating pork stew.


They need to not come out with nothing new
They must stop releasing unoriginal music.


Blew the whole shit up on some, "What this button do?"
They destroyed the entire thing by pressing the button unknowingly in an excitement to see what it does.


Doom cheat the game like walk-thru
He cheats the game like someone who has it all figured out.


Run 'em, son 'em like Mr. Rourke do Tattoo
He pursues and son's his opponents, like Mr. Rourke does to Tattoo in the TV show Fantasy Island.


The way alotta clowns get down is unnatural
He thinks that the way most rappers act is not natural and feels like a clown show.


This flow flip like oranges, apples
He changes up his flow like one would change from oranges to apples.


Rhymes like limes to a Lemonade Snapple
He rhymes effortlessly, just like dropping a lime in Lemonade Snapple.


Leave her at the chapel, don't eat Scrapple
Leave her at the church altar and don't eat Scrapple (a type of dish with pork scraps)


First thing they notice when they come to is they bling is gone
The first thing people notice after coming to their senses is that their bling is missing.


Then they start remembering the Klingon with the rings on
They recollect the Klingon who had the rings on his fingers.


In came the Villain with their own gear like, "Hi, there"
The Villain arrives with his squad, proudly wearing their gear and greeting with a "Hi, there!"


Y'all play the rear, this whole year MY year
You guys take the backseat, as this year belongs to HIM.


Metal face beard like Brillo pad
He has a beard that's as rugged as a Brillo pad and his face is covered by a metal mask.


Y'all know his steelo so don't feel so bad
You guys know his unique style, so don't fret over who's better.


Seed call him, "Ol' dad," the one the ol' ho had
He's the old man who's referred to as "Ol' dad," having had relations with several hos.


Knew he was a winner since a swimmer in the gonads
He's been a winner since his swimming days in the testicles.


Okay pal, pay him like Paypal
Alright, buddy, pay him just like using Paypal.


So we could be A-OK not OK Corral
And maintain a good relationship with him, instead of it turning into a bloody battle like the OK Corral.


I think today I'll make the ladies say, "Ow"
He intends to make the ladies go wild today, with his style and music.


And maybe fuck around take a bow, now
And maybe even lay down, after giving a standing ovation.


Who made his first mill and still carry razor blades
He's the one who got rich and still carries razor blades.


Used to be straight A's and still made the grade
He was once a straight-A student, and has maintained his grades throughout.


Retarded ass, how he get cash so fast
Even though he's foolish, he's able to make money at a fast pace.


Year after last, left back in the retarded class
Despite the years that have passed, he remains held back in the special education class.


Shoulda went to Boces
He should have gone to BOCES, a vocational training institution.


Watch him all closely, who he think he supposed to be
Keep watching him closely, to figure out who he thinks he is.


Villain who always win, at least he stay consistent
He's always the villain who wins, but at least he's consistent.


Find out where that bitch went, get a room pitch a tent
Try to locate where that woman went, rent a room, and set up a tent.


Yo yo, Max, yo change the beat yo
Hey Max, change the beat, now.


You got another one ... nah yo
Do you have another one? No, you don't.




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