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.


Year:
1994
3:19
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You can't, you won't and you don't stop
Mike D come on and rock the sure shot
I've got the brand new doo-doo guaranteed
Like Yoo Hoo
I'm on like Dr John, yea Mr Zu Zu
I'm a newlywed, not a divorcee
And everything I do is funky like Lee Dorsey
Well, it's the taking of Pelham, one, two, three
If you want a doodoo rhyme then come see me
I've got the savior faire with the unique rhyme
And
I keep it on and on, it's never quitting time and
Strictly hand held is the style I go
Never rock the mice with the panty hose
I strap on my ear goggles and I'm ready to go
'couse at the boards is the man they call the Mario
Pull up at the function and you know I Kojak
To all the party people that are on my bozak
I've got more action than my man John Woo
And I've got mad hits like I was rod crew

You can't, you won't and you don't stop
Ad Rock come and rock the sure shot

Hurricane will cross fade on your ass and
Bust your ear drums
Listen everybody 'couse I'm shifting gears I'm
Fresh like dougie when I set 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 soap box
I've got more rhymes than I've got grey hairs
And that's a lot because I've got my share
I've got a hole in my head and there's no one
To fix it
Got to straighten my thoughts, I'm thinking too
Much sick shit
Everyone just takes and takes, takes, takes,
Takes
I've got to step back, I've got to contemplate
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 quitting, so won't you listen

Oh yes indeed, it's fun time
Cause 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 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 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 watching my
T.V.
I'm still listening to wax, I'm not using the cd
I'm that kid in the corner
All fucked up and I want to so I'm gonna
Take a piece of the pie, why not, I'm not quitting
Think I'm gonna 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 nations
Like ma bell, I've got the ill communications

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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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