Introduction
2 Live Crew Lyrics
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There are seven aknwoledged wonders of the world, you are about to witness the eighth. Standing in the spotlight, on showcase, this young men, who have given you such tunes as "Throw The D" "Get it Girl" "Say Hey We Want Some Pussy". Ladies and Gentleme, without no doubt... Hey hey hey old on my nigga (?). Let me tell the people who we are. Now before we get this mothafuckin thing started we are 2 mothafuckin live in your ass and my man Mr. Mix is from to tell ya what we came out here tonight to do.
The lyrics to "Introduction" by 2 Live Crew serve as the perfect opening to their album "As Nasty As They Wanna Be". The song starts with an introduction that compares the group's music to the seven wonders of the world, positioning their sound as something truly unique and unheard of before. This builds up anticipation for their performance and the rest of the album.
The lyrics then go on to mention some of their most popular songs, which are recognized even today as some of their greatest hits. The choice of lyrics in this section highlights the group's explicit and controversial content, which made them famous but also led to debates and confrontations with authorities. To legitimize their presence and show their confidence as artists, the lead singer addresses the audience and firmly declares who they are and what their intention is for the night.
Overall, "Introduction" sets the tone for the rest of "As Nasty As They Wanna Be" by boldly declaring the group's identity and purpose. It also highlights their success and influence in the music industry, placing them alongside the greatest wonders of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Ladies ands Gentlemen,
Addressing the audience in a polite or respectful way, implying that what follows is important.
There are seven aknwoledged wonders of the world, you are about to witness the eighth.
Comparing the upcoming event to one of the world's greatest marvels in history, thereby elevating the artist's performance to a similar level of value.
Standing in the spotlight, on showcase, this young men, who have given you such tunes as "Throw The D" "Get it Girl" "Say Hey We Want Some Pussy".
Introducing the performers in a manner that expresses their importance and the value of their music to the audience.
Ladies and Gentleme, without no doubt... Hey hey hey old on my nigga (?).
Making a distinct pause to emphasize that audience members would have no doubt about the importance of the performance and to address someone who interrupted him.
Let me tell the people who we are.
Asking for attention and contact with the audience, the artist intends to give information about the performers.
Now before we get this mothafuckin thing started we are 2 mothafuckin live in your ass
Emphasizing the immediate commencement of the performance and how intense it would be.
and my man Mr. Mix is from to tell ya what we came out here tonight to do.
Introducing a member of the group who would provide an outline of what the performance would entail.
Contributed by Ian H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.