Sure Shot

Beastie Boys

About Sure Shot

"Sure Shot" is a song by American hip hop group Beastie Boys, released as the third single from their 1994 album Ill Communication. The single was released a few days after the release of the album, on May 31, 1994. The track features a sample from jazz flautist Jeremy Steig's "Howlin' For Judy", which provides the main instrumental part of the song.


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'Cause you can't, you won't, and you don't stop
'Cause you can't, you won't, and you don't stop
Well, you can't, you won't, and you don't stop
Mike D, come and rock the sure shot

I've got the brand new doo-doo, Guaranteed like Yoo-hoo
I'm on like Dr. John, yeah, Mr. Zu Zu
I'm a newlywed, not a divorcee (yeah)
And everything I do is funky like Lee Dorsey

Well it's the taking of the Pelham 1, 2, 3
If you want a doody rhyme, then come see me
I've got the savior faire with the unique rhymin'
I keep it on and on, it's never quitting time and

Strictly handheld is the style I go
Never rock the mic with the pantyhose
I strap on my ear goggles and I'm ready to go
'Cause at the boards is the man, they call the Mario

You pull up at the function and you know I Kojak
To all the party people that are on my Bozac
I've got more action than my man, John Woo
And I've got mad hits like I was Rod Carew (yeah)

Because you can't, you won't, and you don't stop
Because you can't, you won't, and you don't stop
You know you can't, you won't, and you don't stop
Adrock, come and rock the sure shot (Hurra-, Hurra-)

Cane will cross fade on your ass and bust your eardrums
Listen everybody 'cause I'm shifting gears
I'm fresh like Dougie when I get my specs
And on the microphone, I come correct

Timing like a clock when I rock the hip-hop
Top notch is my stock on the soapbox
I've got more rhymes than I've got gray hairs
And that's a lot because I've got my share (oohh, weee)

I've got a hole in my head and there's no one to fix it
I gotta straighten my thoughts
I'm thinking too much (yeah) sick shit
Everyone just takes and takes, takes, takes, takes
I'll have to step back, I gotta contemplate

Well, I'm like Lee Perry, I'm very on
Rock the microphone, and then I'm gone
I'm like Vaughn Bode, I'm a Cheech Wizard
Never quittin', so won't you listen

Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, yes, indeed, it's fun time

Because you can't, you won't, and you don't stop
Because you can't, you won't, and you don't stop
Well, you can't, you won't, and you don't stop
Mca, come and rock the sure shot

I want to say a little something that's long overdue
The disrespect to women has got to be through
To all the mothers and the sisters and the wives and friends
I want to offer my love and respect to the end

Well, you say I'm twenty-something
And I should be slacking
But I'm working harder than ever
And you could call it macking
So I'm supposed to sit upon my couch just watching my TV
I'm still listening to wax
I'm not using the CD!

Well, I'm that kid in the corner
All fucked up and I wanna
So I'm gonna (yeah)
Take a piece of the pie
Why not, I'm not quittin'
Think I'm-a change up my style just to fit in

I keep my underwear up with a piece of elastic
I use a bullshit mic that's made out of plastic
To send my rhymes out to all the nations Like Ma Bell
I got the ill communication

'Cause you can't, you won't, and you don't stop
'Cause you can't, you won't, and you don't stop
Well, you can't, you won't, and you don't stop

Keep on and rockin' the sure shot

B-boys
B-girls
Tick-tock, tick-tick, tock-tock

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Beastie Boys

Beastie Boys is an American hip hop band from New York City, formed in 1981. For the majority of its career, the group has consisted of three MCs and musicians Michael "Mike D" Diamond (vocals, drums), Adam "MCA" Yauch (vocals, bass) and Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz (vocals, guitar). more »

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Written by: JEREMY STEIG, WENDELL T FITE, MARIO CALDATO, MICHAEL LOUIS DIAMOND, ADAM KEEFE HOROVITZ, ADAM NATHANIEL YAUCH

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Sure Shot" is a song by American hip-hop band Beastie Boys from their fourth studio album "Ill Communication" which was released in 1994.
Song Duration
The duration of the song "Sure Shot" is 3 minutes and 19 seconds.
Production Team
The song was produced by Beastie Boys and Mario Caldato, the group's long-time collaborator.
Song Performance
"Sure Shot" peaked at No. 34 in the UK Singles Chart, as well as at No. 1 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Music Video
The music video was directed by Spike Jonze, a renowned American filmmaker known for his ground-breaking work in the music video industry, and features various footage of the band.
Track Style
The song "Sure Shot" is renowned for its layered, eclectic mix of funk, rap, and jazz styles.
Instrumentation
In terms of instrumentation, the Beastie Boys notably used a flute sample from jazz musician Jeremy Steig's "Howlin' For Judy," contributing to the song's distinctive sound.
Lyrics
One of the more notable lines in "Sure Shot" is the refrain ‘I want to say a little something that's long overdue/ The disrespect to women has got to be through,' which some see as the Beastie Boys publicly addressing and apologizing for their youthful, sexist antics.
Critical Response
The song continues to be well-regarded as showcasing the Beastie Boys at their creative best, illustrating their seamless fusion of different musical styles.
Impact
Despite being over two decades old, "Sure Shot" remains a popular Beastie Boys track, and stands as an emblematic example of their innovative approach to hip-hop.

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