After releasing a pair of albums with the Freestyle Fellowship, To Whom it May Concern... and Innercity Griots, Acey signed to Capitol Records and released his highly acclaimed solo debut, All Balls Don't Bounce, in 1995. He returned three years later with his second album, A Book of Human Language, a collaboration with producer Mumbles.
Acey returned solo again in 2001 with his third solo album, Accepted Eclectic. In 2002, the Freestyle Fellowship returned after 9 years for the release of their third group album, Shockadoom. 2002 and 2003 saw two more solo releases, Hip Hop and the World We Live In and Love & Hate and another A-Team album ('Lab Down Under'). In 2006, Aceyalone released two more solo projects, first, Magnificent City, a collaboration with producer RJD2, followed by Grand Imperial. 2007 sees Acey releasing the first in his planned explorations of world musics, Lightining Stikes.
Widely recognized as one of the more lyrically gifted in the history of emceeing, Aceyalone embodies the sophisticated west coast style that is showcased in other indie artists such as Blackalicious and Del Tha Funkee Homosapien.
Lights Out
Aceyalone Lyrics
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Pull the pipes out
Watch me (look out!)
No doubt
When we come in man
Come on man
We come off
Is it crazy baby?
It's amazing the way we
Spray pages and blaze haze with Acey
HP, I reinforce it, let the streets endorse it
The horsemen, on four cylinders
Dippin' the slauce and clippin' it off, flippin' off that
Pats ripple and triple, they trippin' off that
It's simple as that cat, back track, since Vincent Price
We been that nice, it's instant right
My instincts like that of an animal being hunted
Out of your element, acapellas hella sick
Mind of an elephant, tellin' you I'll never forget
Pass your development, tellin' you I told y'all
Stomachs get turned to coleslaw, it's so raw, it's culture
This is lights out
Pull the pipes out
Watch me (look out!)
No doubt
I flow with the rivers, giving niggas shivers
Kicking back in slippers, eating chicken livers
A big rig coming at your wig to deliver
'Til the guys zip you, reopen you with scissors
He was on the yellow bricks trying to find the wizard
That blew the blizzard 'til his pivot shifted
Second low as a midget, but still his body lifted
Now relatives just visit
While I kick back laughing like Robin Quivers
You trippers asking the assassin to pass you a ration
Hand you an aspirin, you assin' with a g-string and a mansion
While these themes is campin'
Trampin to dampen your chances of lampin'
With the champions
Bubbling, tumbling, hovering, governing, and prancin'
Why you standing, throwing tantrums
I'm on Virgin Air to France and smokin' with Richard Branson
This is lights out
Pull the pipes out
Watch me (look out!)
No doubt
Hey, Joe
Where you 'bout to go?
With that gun in your hand
Off to Pakistan?
North Korea, Iraq, see the men attack
Me I got the same idea when I go to combat
Every step I take, every move I make is like, driving in the stake
You can't escape your fate, it's like
Why should I remind you?
We know where to find you
You look over your shoulder when there's no one else behind you
Why should I undermine you
Actually I find you, pretty cool, but unfortunately this contract binds you
Decisions for the council, against you and your household
Lights will be shut down
Soldiers will be cut down
Arrows through the heart we gun, barrels start to spark
Heroes in the dark, not very effective
I know they will all scream out
When the place is cleaned out
But how will they respond when the lights are disconnected?
This is lights out
Pull the pipes out
Watch me (look out!)
No doubt
The lyrics of the song "Lights Out" by Aceyalone showcase the rapper's impeccable wordplay and ability to create vivid images through his rhymes. The song starts with an immediate call to action, "This is lights out, pull the pipes out," setting the mood for the rest of the song. Aceyalone then goes on to describe his rapping style, which is compared to jumping off airborne planes and spraying pages (referring to his rhymes) with ease. He talks about his instincts being that of an animal being hunted, showcasing his confidence and dominance in the rap game.
Aceyalone also talks about the struggles and violence in the world, highlighted by the line "Off to Pakistan? North Korea, Iraq, see the men attack." He asks the listener why he should undermine them, saying that he finds them pretty cool, but unfortunately, the contract binds them. He talks about war and its consequences, describing how arrows through the heart will gun barrels to start sparking, but heroes in the dark are not very effective.
Overall, "Lights Out" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that utilizes impressive wordplay to reflect on societal issues and personal growth.
Line by Line Meaning
This is lights out
The situation is serious and it's time to take action
Pull the pipes out
To prepare for the upcoming battle
Watch me (look out!)
Pay attention to what I'm about to do
No doubt
Without a doubt, we are confident in our abilities
When we come in man
When we enter the scene
Come on man
Let's do this
We come off
We're successful and impressive
Airborne, it's the jump off
We're taking off and getting started
Is it crazy baby?
It might seem wild, but it's working
It's amazing the way we
We're doing something extraordinary
Spray pages and blaze haze with Acey
We're making great music that people enjoy
HP, I reinforce it, let the streets endorse it
I boost the power of my performance and let the public support me
The horsemen, on four cylinders
We're moving forward as a team
Dippin' the slauce and clippin' it off, flippin' off that
We're riding low and cutting off the extras, celebrating our success
Pats ripple and triple, they trippin' off that
People are caught off guard and impressed by our skills
It's simple as that cat, back track, since Vincent Price
It's easy to understand, we've been great for a long time
We been that nice, it's instant right
Our talent has always been present and obvious
My instincts like that of an animal being hunted
I'm confident and alert in high-stress situations
Out of your element, acapellas hella sick
We're out of our comfort zone, but still delivering great vocal performances
Mind of an elephant, tellin' you I'll never forget
I have a powerful memory and won't forget my experiences
Pass your development, tellin' you I told y'all
I'm past your level of growth and I warned you
Stomachs get turned to coleslaw, it's so raw, it's culture
Our lyrics are intense and unique, representing the culture we come from
Hey, Joe
Addressing someone in a confrontational manner
Where you 'bout to go?
Where are you headed?
With that gun in your hand
Carrying a weapon with you
Off to Pakistan? North Korea, Iraq, see the men attack
Traveling to dangerous places to engage in conflict
Me I got the same idea when I go to combat
I'm in the same mindset when I'm preparing for battle
Every step I take, every move I make is like, driving in the stake
Every action is deliberate and impactful
You can't escape your fate, it's like
The consequences of your actions are inevitable
Why should I remind you?
I don't need to remind you
We know where to find you
We have you on our radar
You look over your shoulder when there's no one else behind you
Feeling paranoid and uneasy
Why should I undermine you
I have no intention of undermining you
Actually I find you, pretty cool, but unfortunately this contract binds you
I like you, but our agreement prevents us from being friendly
Decisions for the council, against you and your household
The group has decided against you and your family
Lights will be shut down, Soldiers will be cut down
There will be destruction and chaos
Arrows through the heart we gun, barrels start to spark
Attacking our enemies with deadly force
Heroes in the dark, not very effective
We're working hard but not making much progress
I know they will all scream out
I know there will be a big reaction
When the place is cleaned out
After we've defeated our enemies
But how will they respond when the lights are disconnected?
How will they react when everything falls apart?
Contributed by Cameron W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Věrka Soukupová
on Impact
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