9 Lazy 9 is an acid jazz / downtempo group on the Ninja Tune label. Operati… Read Full Bio ↴9 Lazy 9 is an acid jazz / downtempo group on the Ninja Tune label. Operating out of Italy in 1992, they soon gained respect for their first album Paradise Blown. Their sound, distinctively more sun than North Sea, is a smoky Mediterranean mix of vines and good times. Keir Fraserello and Giacomo Braddellini (a pseudonym for James Braddell a.k.a. Funki Porcini) had been making music for many years in different guises before combining forces in Rome in the early nineties. They have been working with some of Italy's finest musicians on their latest album, Sweet Jones, recorded in the Umbrian Hills near Orvieto. Gianluca Petrella plays trombone, Mishael Levron guitar; Manu Bandettini plays flute with Adriano Tirelli on bassoon. They have also self released the album Bedsofaland on bandcamp at http://9lazy9.bandcamp.com

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Dig yourself

Overall Meaning

out, the only way you can
Find your route, understand
Clear your head, move your hands
Find your own space and take your time

These lyrics from 9 Lazy 9's song Checking on You encourage listeners to take control of their lives and find their own path. "Dig yourself out" refers to overcoming any obstacles or challenges that may be holding a person back. "Find your route" means finding the direction that is right for you. "Clear your head" suggests letting go of any negative thoughts or emotions, and "move your hands" reminds listeners that action is necessary to achieve their goals.

Overall, the song is about encouraging self-sufficiency and independence. It is a reminder that each individual is capable of finding their own way, but it takes effort and determination. The lyrics are delivered over a groovy, jazzy backdrop that adds to the feeling of being in control and finding a personal rhythm.

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