9th Wonder is a hip hop producer from Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.. He began his career as the main producer for the hip-hop group Little Brother, and has also worked with the likes of Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z, Murs, and Destiny's Child. As part of Little Brother he gained widespread recognition and critical acclaim. He has since left Little Brother. 9th Wonder stated that as long as both Phonte and Big Pooh welcomed a reunion somewhere down the line, he would be completely open to the idea.
The duo released two albums. The first one, Chemistry in 2005 and the sophomore album titled The Formula in 2008.
Crazy
9th Wonder & Buckshot Lyrics
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Shit is crazy
Welcome to the jungle, the heart of the struggle
You starve if you humble, that’s part of the hustle
Dawg, where ya muzzle to quiet your barking?
I’ll be in all black tonight in your apartment
Or ya projects, or ya brownstone
How it sound, homes
Demolition man, you should listen, man
I stay cool by choice, I got a list of fans
In my fist a gram, so I hold it tight
Call me Dolemite, I did it for dough and might
Do the same thing twice nah
In the wilderness of North America, I
Dig through the tunnels
Call me underground for now, but I got thousands above you
Shit, I would love to
Dude, did you ever think I would be here like hot 9; no clue
I got mine
Even though you got enough I still flex my rhymes
Shit is crazy
Shit is crazy
Welcome to the office, the spot where the boss is
Y’all take losses, I take precaution
My rate do often rise like the cautious
When you turn em on and your song be the worstest
Bring in the hearses, nurses, doctors
Can’t bring ya back from the shock cause
You got no heart, your heart stopped cause
It’s a rap for you, it’s no mack for you
Find your way back, duke
I’m the man in the mirror
That’ll reflect the real when you feel that you're iller
Killers, coming in the form of DT's
In the streets now running with thieves
Shit is crazy
Shit is crazy
Welcome to the coffin, the place where I often
See niggas tossing, you married, divorce him
He ain’t coming back. That nigga’s a boss by
The victim of the trap shot by a mall cop
A war is a battle between two things
Tryna live at the same time with these shoestrings
Never gets hotter, tied it or not
It’s a butterfly effect when the world just stop
I seen the rain come down as soon as somebody rise
Like yeast in the street, heat by the police
And the Jeep bulletproof on that ride
All you see is the lies point, like that’s the truth in that ride
Shit is crazy
Shit is crazy
The song "Crazy" by 9th Wonder & Buckshot is a reflection on the harsh realities of living in the inner city, where crime and violence are rampant. The first verse talks about the struggle and hustle of living in the jungle. The artist talks about how he carries a gram of something with him and holds it tight, calling himself Dolemite. He references the movie Demolition Man and how he's digging through tunnels like an underground artist. He acknowledges that people may doubt his success, but he's still here and flexing his rhymes. The chorus, "shit is crazy," is repeated throughout the song and underscores the chaotic, unpredictable nature of life in the city.
In the second verse, the artist describes the office, which is a metaphor for the streets. Here, people take losses, and he takes precautions. He references the high stakes of the game, where one wrong move can lead to death. He talks about reflecting the real and how killers come in the form of DT's, which may refer to drug tests or detectives. The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing the sense of chaos in the streets.
The third verse talks about the coffin, which is a metaphor for death. The artist sees people being thrown in coffins and talks about the fleeting nature of life. He mentions a victim of the trap being shot by a mall cop, highlighting the absurdity of violence and how it can happen anywhere. He talks about the butterfly effect and how one small event can have far-reaching consequences. The chorus is repeated again, reinforcing the sense of chaos and unpredictability in life.
Overall, the song "Crazy" is a commentary on the harsh realities of living in the inner city. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the struggle and hustle, the violence and death, and the chaos and unpredictability of life in the jungle.
Line by Line Meaning
Shit is crazy
The situation is chaotic and unpredictable.
Welcome to the jungle, the heart of the struggle
Welcome to a harsh environment where life is difficult.
You starve if you humble, that’s part of the hustle
If you don't have the courage to stand up for yourself, you'll be taken advantage of.
Dawg, where ya muzzle to quiet your barking?
Why aren't you keeping your mouth shut and staying out of trouble?
I’ll be in all black tonight in your apartment
I will come and cause trouble in your home.
Or ya projects, or ya brownstone
I will come and cause trouble in your community or upscale home.
I’m breaking it down, homes
I am explaining something in detail.
How it sound, homes
Do you understand what I'm saying?
Demolition man, you should listen, man
I am a destructive force, but you should pay attention to what I have to say.
I stay cool by choice, I got a list of fans
I remain calm and collected because I have supporters.
In my fist a gram, so I hold it tight
I am holding onto drugs tightly.
Call me Dolemite, I did it for dough and might
I am comparing myself to a Blaxploitation film character who did whatever it took to gain power and money.
Do the same thing twice nah
I don't repeat my mistakes.
In the wilderness of North America, I
I am lost and alone in a harsh environment.
Dig through the tunnels
I am searching for a way out or a hidden path.
Call me underground for now, but I got thousands above you
People may not know me now, but I have many supporters who will soon come to my aid.
Shit, I would love to
I would love to see what happens.
Dude, did you ever think I would be here like hot 9; no clue
You never imagined that I would be successful and powerful.
I got mine
I have achieved my goals and am successful.
Even though you got enough I still flex my rhymes
Even though you may have enough, I will still show off my lyrical talent.
Welcome to the office, the spot where the boss is
Welcome to a place where the person in charge is present.
Y’all take losses, I take precaution
You suffer setbacks, but I am always careful not to make mistakes.
My rate do often rise like the cautious
My success grows steadily like someone who is careful and measured.
When you turn em on and your song be the worstest
When you try to create something good but it turns out to be terrible.
Bring in the hearses, nurses, doctors
When something goes horribly wrong, people die or need medical help.
Can’t bring ya back from the shock cause
When something traumatic happens, there is no going back to how things were before.
You got no heart, your heart stopped cause
You have no compassion, so you are doomed to fail.
It’s a rap for you, it’s no mack for you
You are done and there is no coming back.
Find your way back, duke
Try to find a way to succeed.
I’m the man in the mirror
I am someone who is introspective and reflective.
That’ll reflect the real when you feel that you're iller
I will show you who you really are when you are feeling confident.
Killers, coming in the form of DT's
Dangerous people are coming, possibly in the form of police officers.
In the streets now running with thieves
I am running with criminals and dangerous people to survive.
Welcome to the coffin, the place where I often
Welcome to a place where death is familiar to me.
See niggas tossing, you married, divorce him
I see people losing everything and becoming desperate.
He ain’t coming back. That nigga’s a boss by
He has moved on and is successful.
The victim of the trap shot by a mall cop
Someone has been killed by a security guard in a shopping mall.
A war is a battle between two things
A war is a conflict between two opposing forces.
Tryna live at the same time with these shoestrings
Trying to survive with limited resources.
Never gets hotter, tied it or not
Things are not getting any better, no matter how hard you try.
It’s a butterfly effect when the world just stop
Small actions can have major consequences when everything comes to a halt.
I seen the rain come down as soon as somebody rise
As soon as someone succeeds, others are brought down by bad luck.
Like yeast in the street, heat by the police
People are rising up against police oppression like bread rising with yeast.
And the Jeep bulletproof on that ride
Someone is driving a car with heavy protection against danger.
All you see is the lies point, like that’s the truth in that ride
People are so used to being lied to that they cannot tell what is true anymore.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brian Burton, Gian Reverberi, Gianfranco Reverberi, Thomas Callaway
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dr. Decibel
HOT DAMN, this beat slams. one of my favorites from ninth as of now
Patrick Cantwell
This beat is all over the place just like the video. Come on 9th we expect more from you by now my dude!!!
scott1491
The song in the intro is used in the movie Donnie Darko. This video was influenced by the movie, as the Rabbit is a part of the movie. The song in the intro is Gary Jule's MadWorld. He actually covered the song from Tears for Fears. The movie is good, pretty trippy.
SKEEZO THEREALSKEEZO
Nice. Buckshot still holds it down!!
Layla Kay
this is why i been a supporter since the beginning live hip hop. keep it coming. Shit is Crazy!!!
Ahmosethe1st
That was crazy! Buck still killin hip hop
Ric Raida
Buck and 9th are soo dope together
Hammer Croissant
hip hop has gone in a different direction.....but these dude keep it real....formula has not changed since enta the stage...
Criz Ojeda
Real Hip Hop is here to stay!!
MILLROC
Still rocking in 2023!! 🔥🔥🔥