Party Starter
Will Smith Lyrics

Git on the floor!!!!! Whoa! I'm the Party Starter,
Starting parties is my thing and when I arrive, everyone better hit the dance floor.

You might have a good time but we party harder
You might think you know how to party but you haven't seen anything yet because we party hard.

So, tell the DJ to play my song
I have a song that's guaranteed to get everyone up and dancing, so call the DJ and make sure he plays it.

& we could dance all night to the early mornin'
Once the DJ plays my song, we'll be dancing non-stop until the early hours of the morning.

Dance, an aphrodisiac
Dancing is like a natural aphrodisiac that makes people more sensual and receptive to each other.

Women gyrating, simulating sensual acts
Women will be moving their bodies in sensual ways and acting out their desires on the dance floor.

To stimulating musical tracks
All this dancing and gyrating will be fueled by the stimulating beat of the music.

I thought I was just gon' come out tonight & get a brew & relax
I wasn't planning to party tonight, but once I'm here, I can't help but get the party started.

But no! Uh uh, when you're the party starter
Once you have the reputation for being a party starter, you can't just sit back and relax, you have to keep the party going.

It's like you're on call, you're what the doctor ordered
As a party starter, you're always on call and people rely on you to get the party started and keep it going.

It's like you gotta block the border to the door
When you're a party starter, you have to make sure that everyone who comes to the party is there to have a good time and won't bring the party down.

& shock em when it's boring....
If the party starts to get boring, you have to shock everyone into having a good time again.

Ughh, it's the groovicide bomber, mic in my vest
I'm like a groove assassin, ready to blow up the party with my microphone.

Tight, strapped to my chest
My microphone is tightly strapped to my chest, ready for action.

Like, I'ma run up in the party hollerin'
I'll burst into the party shouting and ready to get things started.

& be like "Ohhh!", fulfillin' my callin'
I'm fulfilling my calling as a party starter by getting everyone excited and ready to dance.

Big! (Big), Will! (Will), that's my name, whoop!
My name is Will, but I'm also known as Big Will because I make a big impact wherever I go.

Writin' rhymes, that's my game, whoop!
My game is writing rhymes and getting people hyped up with my music and lyrics.

Ask me again and I'll tell you the same, whoop!
I'm so committed to my craft that I'll never change my tune or my style.

Just write ya number down right next to ya name, girl
If any ladies are interested in getting to know me better, just write your number down next to your name and I'll give you a call.

He was raised in the days when the roof was raised
I grew up during a time when parties went all night and the roof was raised with all the energy and excitement.

Every rap occasion, new & amazing
Every time someone rapped, it was something new and amazing that everyone got excited about.

The back of the stage amazed and gazin'
I was always in awe of the talent and creativity of the rappers on stage.

Prayin for the day they would one day praise him
I always hoped that one day I would be the one getting all the praise and attention for my music and my party starting skills.

Studied the ways of the game & made it
I learned everything I could about the music industry and used that knowledge to make a name for myself as a rapper and party starter.

Came through the maze & the haze & played it perfect
I navigated my way through the challenges and obstacles of the music industry and came out on top, playing my role as a party starter perfectly.

Days any person hated & cursed him, he was unfazed
Even when people hated on me or criticized me, I didn't let it get to me and stayed focused on my goals.

He waited, it was worth it, he never retaliated
I bided my time and waited for my moment to shine, rather than getting caught up in petty arguments or fights.

He saved it, slavin', on the road blazin'
I saved my energy and focused on my craft, touring and performing endlessly to build my reputation as a talented rapper and party starter.

Days when he was low, nothin' could raise him
Even on my lowest days, I didn't let it affect my creativity or my ability to bring the party to life.

He came to the show & somethin' uncaged in him
Whenever I performed at a show, I felt a sense of freedom and liberation that allowed me to shine and bring the party to life.

Like the pope, but its party crusade, I'm like braids that's never gon' fade (ya heard)
I'm like the party pope, on a crusade to bring fun and excitement to everyone, and my legacy will never fade away.

I'm like, 23's on an Escalade, throw me into the rave
I'm like a fancy car at a party, ready to be thrown into the mix and make things even more exciting.

like you threw a grenade - BOOM!!
Once I get started, I'm like a grenade that explodes with energy and excitement, making everyone feel like they're part of the party.

I call for the days of the unadulterated
I long for the days when parties and music were pure and unadulterated, free from the influence of record companies and money.

When the artistry was cultivated
Back in the day, music was more about artistry and creativity than just making a quick buck.

You know, back when rap was smart and multilayered
Rap used to be more than just rhyming words together, it was smart and multilayered, with meaning and purpose behind every lyric.

We could rap without A&Rs& ultimatums (damn)
Back in the day, we could make music without being influenced or pressured by record company executives or ultimatums.

Now today I could say I long for the days when the party was all about partyin'
Today, parties are more about social media and status than just having fun and enjoying each other's company like they used to be.

I was a mini-party starter then
Even when I was younger, I had a knack for getting parties started and making sure everyone had a good time.

My mind bends when I call my pen
When I write my music, my mind goes to new and creative places, bending in ways that allow me to create something fresh and exciting.

The big question should I run the mind a vittle
Sometimes I wonder if I should hold back and keep my music simple or let my mind run wild and create something truly unique.

Food for thought or dumb the rhyme a little
Should I create music that's thoughtful and deep or should I dumb down my lyrics to reach a wider audience?

But Will "if you come to high that'll alienate folks & they won't buy it"(yo)
My friends tell me that if I try to be too creative or intelligent with my music, people won't understand it or won't want to buy it.

Look, people getting trapped in the track
These days, people are more focused on the beat and the rhythm of the music, getting trapped in that instead of listening to the lyrics and message.

& they be clappin', even when the rappin' is wack
Even if the rapping isn't very good or doesn't have a lot of substance, people will still clap and enjoy the beat and the vibe.

Yo, what happened, when did we get happy wit that?
What happened to valuing good lyrics and meaningful music instead of just enjoying a good beat and rhythm?

He's old-fashioned (yup), but let's be happy he's back
Even though I might be seen as old-fashioned, people should still appreciate and be happy that I'm here to bring substance and meaning back to the music industry.

(Ya heard me!)
You can trust that what I'm saying is true and important.