professional debut in 2000, 3Suns, then known as Treason, w… Read Full Bio ↴Making their
professional debut in 2000, 3Suns, then known as Treason, was considered 'the new definition of soca'. Now, five years on, the trio, Ace, Menace and Crym, are that and much more. They are a combination of various music styles fused together,making a sound that is uniquely 3Suns.
Managed and produced by top producer Shoroc(Ken Holder)and his wife Rachel,the band splashed onto the scene with On de Promenade(Dah Ent Nuttin)in 2000.Then, in 2001,they proved that they were no ‘one hit wonder,’group with songs Kamasutra a Chutney-influenced song and War Amongst the Stars.
The year 2002 opened up 3Suns to a whole new world, with the release of their first album, Insanely Gifted. The album includes some of their previous hits, such as Wah Is Dah Won and Dah Is Nuttin. In 2003 their second album, Word on the Street, which contains hits like Carnival Darling, War Contract, By the Bar, Muddy Angels and Sincerely Boo, was chosen by the executives of VP Records for distribution. The success of We Eh Leaving, Living in the World, and Hot Girls, from their third album Definitely, cemented their place in the T&T music scene.
With their motto,'
'Keep it real', the group is currently working on their new album, as yet un-set to be released later in the year. It promises to showcase their maturity and to bring them across into the mainstream music industry. Collaborations can be expected with both Jamaican and American artists.
Producer Shoroc is quoted as saying that the upcoming album, "Takes all of 3Suns’ strengths from previous albums, and comments from their loyal fans, and places 3Suns on a level that is totally original and compatible with the universal expectations and standards."
Menace (Sherwin Jeremiah) is known for his aggressive and bold approach to his music, which creates a rough edge to a smooth package. He is the youngest member of this Sangre Grande band, and his signature call, "I'm a bad boy," says it all.
Crym - meaning crazy rhymer - (Olufemi Williams) adds a crazy vibe to the troublesome trio. He is the group's element of spontaneity, making it continuously wacky.
Ace (Damian Oliverie), the oldest band member, takes this business of group togetherness very seriously. He is known as the charmer: laid-back and and easy flowing; "Ace is always in place," they say.
Influences on the band include Machel Montano,Cro Cro, Bounty Killer and Busta Rhymes.
Today their ever popular songs for 2006 can be heard almost everywhere they are the slow loving song 'Do Wap' and the fast chick fighting song 'Run Dat'.
Iron Man
3suns Lyrics
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This is backmasked reality
Think I need to file a break-in
I spit blood and I don't know whose it is
Hey, boys, I don't feel so good today
Oh, damn, if I only had a brain
Yeah, my mind has washed up in shipwreck cove
And if you think you've got it bad
Try one day as the Man in the Iron Mask
(In the Iron Mask)
Let's go a few rounds just for fun
I'll deign to let you think you won
Here there be monsters and they know
Not to stare down this animal
Oh, my dear, you're still not hearing me
Don't you know I'm not ourself today?
Hello, there's nobody home
Yeah, my mind has washed up in shipwreck cove
And if you think you've got it bad
Try one day as the Man in the Iron Mask
(And they feed me like a titan
But they keep me on a chain
They call me insane
Just like it's my name
We can't escape their domain)
I sleep with an open eye
Fool me once, I'll kill you twice
Sink my teeth into your mind
Now I'll show you what it feels like
I'm like a zombie, walkin' dead
Got these things plugged in my head
Try to keep me mummified
But, no, I won't cough up my pride
(Oh, I'm a)
Hellhound, rundown, and I'm unsound
The meanest beast in this whole pound
Touch me, I'll string you upside-down
Tell me, how do you like me now?
I try, I try, I try
And I'm not perfect but
I try, I try, I try
And it's not workin'
I'm mechanical, manacled
To a system that's tyrannical, satanical
You could say I'm free but
I still taste the chemicals
Wake up on the floor (I'm in disarray)
Mental civil war (Just another day)
Dizzy in the head (I don't feel like me)
Losin' you again (Oh, they took everything)
Think you got it hard but you don't
Even know what that means
All your demons, they been havin'
Nightmares all about me
You think that you could walk in my shoes?
You wouldn't last
One day, one day
In the Iron Mask
I just want to be myself again
They tell me, "Don't you know
This is all in your head?"
Hello, there's nobody home
Yeah, my mind has washed up in shipwreck cove
And if you think you've got it bad
Try one day, one day
Hello, there's nobody home
Yeah, my mind has flown over the rainbow
And if you think you've got it bad
Try one day as the Man in the Iron Mask
And I'm not perfect but
I try, I try, I try
And I'm not perfect but
I try, I try, and try
And I'm not perfect but
I try, and I try, I try
And I'm not perfect but
I try, I try, I try
The lyrics of 3suns's song "Iron Man" delve into themes of psychological struggle and the quest for personal identity. The opening lines evoke a sense of waking from nightmarish, rust-filled dreams, suggesting a prolonged period of mental unrest and disillusionment. The phrase "backmasked reality" indicates a world that is inverted or obscured, portraying the singer's confusion and disorientation. The mention of filing a "break-in" implies an invasion of their mental space, awakening a raw and visceral emotional state, reinforced by the image of spitting blood, symbolizing pain and uncertainty about one’s own identity. These lines set a tone of conflict and introspection as the singer grapples with their internal chaos.
Throughout the song, the repeated refrain of "Hello, there's nobody home" amplifies the sense of isolation and disconnection from the self. This phrase signifies a vacated mind, lost in the metaphorical "shipwreck cove," a place of brokenness and abandonment. This imagery represents how mental health struggles can lead one to feel adrift, like a ship lost at sea with no clear direction or purpose. The comparison to the "Man in the Iron Mask" serves as a poignant metaphor for confinement, both societal and self-imposed. The singer suggests that one's experience may seem difficult, but they urge others to walk a mile in their shoes to truly grasp the magnitude of their suffering. This powerful plea highlights how unrecognized mental illness can often be invisible to outsiders.
As the song progresses, there is a shift into a fight-back mood, where the singer embraces their struggles as an advantage in the face of adversaries. The lines speak to an instinctive desire to reclaim agency and power, illustrating this by saying, "Fool me once, I'll kill you twice," showcasing a defiant attitude towards past betrayals or perceived injustices. The poignant imagery of being a "zombie" or "hellhound" illustrates feelings of being trapped in a cycle of despair yet fueled by a primal force that drives them to revolt against the status quo. This sense of aggression and resilience is further compounded by references to feeling "mechanical" or "manacled," emphasizing a detachment from their true self, as if they've become a mere cog in a tyrannical system that dehumanizes them.
Ultimately, the chorus’s repetition of the phrase "I'm not perfect but I try" encapsulates a profound struggle for authenticity amidst turmoil. It underscores the persistent effort the individual makes to transcend their pain, despite feeling overwhelmed by it. This mantra reflects resilience and self-acceptance, acknowledging imperfections while striving for improvement. The poignant conclusion of the song suggests a longing for self-identity and freedom from the chains of mental turmoil, with the final pleas resonating as a reminder that while they might feel lost and fragmented, the desire to reclaim one’s true self remains tenacious. In an unsettling world that often misunderstands or stigmatizes mental health, these lyrics serve as a declaration of the complexity of human experience and the relentless pursuit of agency in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up from rust-filled fever dreams
Rouse from a state of chaotic and decaying thoughts that linger like stale nightmares.
This is backmasked reality
This existence feels distorted, as if there are hidden messages beneath the surface of what I perceive.
Think I need to file a break-in
I suspect my personal space has been invaded in a way that demands formal acknowledgment.
I spit blood and I don't know whose it is
I am inflicted with pain or trauma that is not only my own, leaving me confused about its origin.
Hey, boys, I don't feel so good today
I'm reaching out to express that I'm not in a good mental or emotional state at this moment.
Oh, damn, if I only had a brain
I wish I possessed clarity or intelligence to decipher my situation.
Hello, there's nobody home
I feel a deep sense of isolation, as if my true self is absent or unreachable.
Yeah, my mind has washed up in shipwreck cove
My thoughts are marooned in a place of turmoil, akin to a shipwreck amidst chaos.
And if you think you've got it bad
If you assume your struggles are severe,
Try one day as the Man in the Iron Mask
Experience life shackled by isolation and secrecy, reminiscent of a historical figure doomed to solitude.
(In the Iron Mask)
Referring to the torment of existing under invisible constraints.
Let's go a few rounds just for fun
Engage in a conflict, not out of necessity, but to stir some excitement.
I'll deign to let you think you won
I'll allow you the illusion of victory in this struggle for my own amusement.
Here there be monsters and they know
In this realm, challenges are lurking, and they are fully aware of their capacity to cause harm.
Not to stare down this animal
They instinctively recognize the danger of confronting me in my current state.
Oh, my dear, you're still not hearing me
A beloved person remains oblivious to my pain and struggles.
Don't you know I'm not ourself today?
I’m unable to be the person I usually am; I’m lost and not whole.
Hello, there's nobody home
Once again, I emphasize my disconnection from reality.
Yeah, my mind has washed up in shipwreck cove
Reiterating the feeling of being mentally stranded and lost.
And if you think you've got it bad
A reminder about the relativity of suffering.
Try one day as the Man in the Iron Mask
Encouraging empathy by inviting others to feel the weight of isolation.
(And they feed me like a titan
I am treated as a monstrous figure, both feared and revered.
But they keep me on a chain
Despite this perception, I remain bound by my circumstances or constraints.
They call me insane
People label me as mad for my struggles, oversimplifying my anguish.
Just like it's my name
Their perception of me becomes an inseparable identity.
We can't escape their domain
We feel imprisoned within the limits imposed by others.
I sleep with an open eye
I remain vigilant, aware even in my moments of rest or vulnerability.
Fool me once, I'll kill you twice
If you deceive me, I'll make sure to protect myself with double the resolve.
Sink my teeth into your mind
I will delve into your thoughts, potentially causing you harm or discomfort.
Now I'll show you what it feels like
I intend to demonstrate the weight of my own suffering.
I'm like a zombie, walkin' dead
I navigate life in a state of numbness, devoid of true vitality.
Got these things plugged in my head
I am overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts or external influences.
Try to keep me mummified
Efforts are made to suppress my true self, wrapping me in layers of control.
But, no, I won't cough up my pride
Despite my situation, I refuse to surrender my dignity or self-worth.
(Oh, I'm a)
An exclamation of self-identification.
Hellhound, rundown, and I'm unsound
I perceive myself as a monstrous creature, battered and emotionally unstable.
The meanest beast in this whole pound
I consider myself the fiercest presence in my environment.
Touch me, I'll string you upside-down
If you provoke me, I will retaliate in unpredictable ways.
Tell me, how do you like me now?
Challenge others to confront the reality of my raw, fierce persona.
I try, I try, I try
I make persistent attempts to navigate my struggles.
And I'm not perfect but
I acknowledge my limitations and faults.
I try, I try, I try
Reiterating my continuous struggle for improvement.
And it's not workin'
Despite my efforts, I find myself trapped in a cycle of failure.
I'm mechanical, manacled
I feel like a programmed entity, bound by external forces.
To a system that's tyrannical, satanical
The structure I operate within feels oppressive and wicked.
You could say I'm free but
Even when labeled as liberated, I feel chained.
I still taste the chemicals
I am haunted by the remnants of my distress and dependency.
Wake up on the floor (I'm in disarray)
I find myself in a state of chaos upon awakening.
Mental civil war (Just another day)
I am engaged in a constant internal struggle, a usual part of my reality.
Dizzy in the head (I don't feel like me)
I experience confusion and disconnection from my true identity.
Losin' you again (Oh, they took everything)
I am faced with a recurring loss, feeling as though I've been stripped of all I held dear.
Think you got it hard but you don't
You may believe your challenges are significant, yet they’re negligible compared to mine.
Even know what that means
You lack comprehension of the depth of struggle I endure.
All your demons, they been havin'
Your own inner turmoil has been preoccupied with my experience.
Nightmares all about me
You are haunted by fears that revolve around my existence.
You think that you could walk in my shoes?
You believe you can endure my hardships?
You wouldn't last
You would struggle to survive even a day in my situation.
One day, one day
Just a single day is enough to understand my pain.
In the Iron Mask
Referring again to the suffocating isolation and secrecy I endure.
I just want to be myself again
My greatest desire is to reclaim my authentic identity.
They tell me, 'Don't you know this is all in your head?'
People dismiss my struggles as figments of my imagination.
Hello, there's nobody home
Echoing the prior sentiment of my emptiness.
Yeah, my mind has washed up in shipwreck cove
Reiterating that my mental state is stranded and chaotic.
And if you think you've got it bad
Reemphasizing the severity of my struggles for perspective.
Try one day, one day
Inviting empathy through experiencing just a day in my shoes.
Hello, there's nobody home
Yet again highlighting my profound sense of absence and isolation.
Yeah, my mind has flown over the rainbow
My thoughts have escaped to distant, unreachable places beyond normalcy.
And if you think you've got it bad
Challenges are being reiterated as relative.
Try one day as the Man in the Iron Mask
The ultimate call to understand my isolation, urging you to live my reality.
And I'm not perfect but
Acknowledging my flaws with humility.
I try, I try, I try
Expressing my relentless attempts to improve my situation.
And I'm not perfect but
Reiterating my imperfect nature.
I try, I try, and try
Emphasizing continued struggles despite my limitations.
And I'm not perfect but
Acknowledging imperfection once more.
I try, and I try, I try
Continuing to express my unwavering commitment to attempt change.
And I'm not perfect but
A final recognition of my flaws in the face of ongoing efforts.
I try, I try, I try
Circling back to my ceaseless attempts at self-improvement and acceptance.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Hannah McCutchen
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