In 2005, AMB won the Underground Psychos contest that Psychopathic Records was holding. Following a brief tour with Insane Clown Posse, Axe Murder Boyz signed to Psychopathic Records in 2006, releasing their second studio album, Blood In, Blood Out. The album peaked at #11 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart, #22 on the Top Independent Albums chart, #199 on the Top Internet Albums chart and #199 on the Billboard 200.
In 2008, the duo released their third studio album, Gods Hand through Canonize and Psychopathic subsidiary Hatchet House. The album peaked at #11 on the Top Heatseekers chart, and #36 on the Top Independent Albums chart. In 2010, Bonez Dubb and Otis appeared in the Psychopathic film Big Money Rustlas and released their third EP, Body In A Hole, before leaving Hatchet House.
Takin' It Away
AMB Lyrics
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Takin' it away
Bonez Dubb:
I need somethin' to eat, I'm f**kin' starvin' in this piece
Kinda feelin' deceased, somebody call a priest
I'm f**kin' empty, cause they don't give a f**k about me
You know I can't pay off the salary
And Uncle Sam don't show no love to a broke ass Bonez (B-O-N-E-Z)
A twenty couldn't last me two weeks
I'm f**kin' used to chillin' on the curbs of these streets
I'm alright though, you I'm straight how I'm livin'
Here's how I roll - I know the place I was given
Bitches laugh when they walk by until they pass
Most of the time get pissed cause I smack they ass
It's just the Juggalo way, I pray to be okay
And don't give a f**k if bitches give me the time of day (aww, bitch!)
Cause eventhough I'm broke, I still get the skins
I don't need no Benjamin's or even Washington's
They takin' it away!
Chorus:
I hate this shit, but need it cause it ain't nothin' free
Everywhere I go they keep on chargin' me
They keep on takin' it away (takin' it away)
They keep on takin' it away (takin' it away)
Otis:
Hello! I'd like to introduce myself to you
My name is broker-than-broke, no joke, yo, f**k you
Ever since I was born, it's been the same old thang
Diggin' through my homie's couches steady lookin' for change
It used to cost 25 cents for pop in a can
But nowadays the machine try to eat your hand, but hey
It ain't really ain't shit to me
I still boss-man boogie in the middle of the streets
And this Juggalo shit ain't never gon' switch
Flat broke, but I still got a hot ass bitch
And this bitch is the shit, don't bitch at all
I mean, she ain't even a bitch, she a Juggalette (awwwwwww)
But don't mistake her for a easy-to-use
She'll hypnotize rich dudes for they loot like, "Jack move!"
Please believe it, scrubby's the way I live
Not just the way I'm treated, alright?
Peace, bitch
Chorus:
I hate this shit, but need it cause it ain't nothin' free
Everywhere I go they keep on chargin' me
They keep on takin' it away (takin' it away)
They keep on takin' it away (takin' it away)
Bridge:
Otis:
F**k money, all it ever does is hurt
And it never lives up to what people say it's worth
And f**k work, even if you earn somethin' you deserve
They still take it away, even if you're at church.
Bonez:
F**k money, all the bills on Earth couldn't buy
All the lies and sins I can see in your eyes
I despise the whole world cause it runs on flow
I'd rather smoke it all away through my bomb indo
Otis:
F**k money, man, y'all just don't get it
I say muthaf**k money, man, and I ain't kiddin'
My whole life I watched moms bow her head over a pile of bills
So whoever's lovin' money is gettin' killed
Bonez:
F**k money, they're takin' it away from the broke
And give it back to the rich because of words they spoke
It's all taxes, what I ask is, the real fact is
Speak the truth before I cut your ass up with the axe, bitch.
Chorus x 2:
I hate this shit, but need it cause it ain't nothin' free
Everywhere I go they keep on chargin' me
They keep on takin' it away (takin' it away)
They keep on takin' it away (takin' it away)
The lyrics to AMB's song "Takin' It Away" speak of the struggle of being broke and constantly having money taken away. Bonez Dubb and Otis both express their frustration with the system and the way it treats those who are struggling. Bonez Dubb explains how he is often left without money to eat or pay off his salary, highlighting the harsh reality of living paycheck to paycheck. He also highlights the disparity in the system where Uncle Sam doesn't show any love to those who are financially struggling. Meanwhile, Otis introduces himself as someone who's "broker-than-broke," who's constantly digging through couches for change. He too finds ways to boss-man boogie and live his life, despite being broke.
The chorus repeats the titular phrase "They keep on takin' it away," which refers to the constant taking of money and the sense of injustice that comes with it. The song also includes a bridge where Bonez and Otis express their disillusionment with money and the system, as well as the value they place on truth and speaking out against injustice. Overall, the song speaks to the struggles of being financially marginalized and highlights the need for change in the system.
Line by Line Meaning
I need somethin' to eat, I'm f**kin' starvin' in this piece
I am starving and need food desperately.
Kinda feelin' deceased, somebody call a priest
I am feeling dead inside, and I need spiritual healing.
I'm f**kin' empty, 'cause they don't give a f**k about me
I feel neglected, and no one cares about my life.
You know I can't pay off the salary
I cannot afford to pay my bills.
I need the money, the green, 'cause I have no home
I am homeless and need money to survive.
And Uncle Sam don't show no love to a broke ass Bonez (B-O-N-E-Z)
The government does not support me financially.
A twenty couldn't last me two weeks
I am financially struggling and have difficulty budgeting.
I'm f**kin' used to chillin' on the curbs of these streets
I am homeless and spend my days on the street.
Most of the time get pissed 'cause I smack they ass
I often get angry when women ignore me on the street.
Cause eventhough I'm broke, I still get the skins
Even though I am poor, I still attract the attention of women.
Hello! I'd like to introduce myself to you
I am introducing myself to you.
Ever since I was born, it's been the same old thang
I have always been poor my entire life.
And this Juggalo shit ain't never gon' switch
I will always be a Juggalo, and that will never change.
Flat broke, but I still got a hot ass bitch
I am poor, but I still have a beautiful girlfriend.
F**k money, all it ever does is hurt
Money always brings pain and suffering.
And f**k work, even if you earn somethin' you deserve
Work does not guarantee financial stability and security.
F**k money, they're takin' it away from the broke
The government takes money away from poor people.
It's all taxes, what I ask is, the real fact is
The truth is that taxes are the reason for financial struggles.
Speak the truth before I cut your ass up with the axe, bitch.
Speak the truth or face severe consequences.
I hate this shit, but need it cause it ain't nothin' free
I hate the cost of living, but I need money to survive.
Everywhere I go they keep on chargin' me
Everything in life costs money, and I am struggling to keep up.
They keep on takin' it away (takin' it away)
The cost of living is taking away all of my money.
I'm alright though, you I'm straight how I'm livin'
I may be poor, but I am content with my current lifestyle.
Bitches laugh when they walk by until they pass
Women often ridicule me as they walk by, but I ignore them.
I pray to be okay and don't give a f**k if bitches give me the time of day
I hope to be financially secure but do not care if women pay attention to me.
Contributed by London P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.