The band was formed in 1993 by Tony Nwachukwu and Charlie Dark. Charlie Dark was a part time journalist and DJ and had been approached by James Lavelle to produce and engineer tracks for his Mo Wax record label.
Their first release, Vibes, Scribes and Dusty 45's Ep, contained the down tempo classic Contemplating Jazz. Featuring the vocals of third member Roba El-Essawy, Attica Blues' sound contained the trademark trip-hop aspects like heavy beats, vocals and deep dark atmospheres. They released a follow up album, Blueprint.
Attica Blues were also often solicited for remixing and producing.
After the Mo Wax album Blueprint, they released a second album, Test,Don't Test on Sony Records.
Just An Avenue
Attica Blues Lyrics
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Placed in front of me
Just the frequency that was bothering me,
When all the time should have realized
Just your avenue for another escape
Just your avenue for another escape
And for once I'd see some sort of progression
You always say you're down,
But when push comes to shove you always have excuses
Just your avenue for another escape
Just your avenue for another escape
You really need to think again
You know you have to make amends
Don't look me in the eye,
Assume it's alright
I won't be here for long
Only one reason for you not to change
Just your avenue for another escape
Just your avenue for another escape
And when you've had enough, don't bother even turning back to look at me
And when you've had enough, don't bother even turning back to look at me
And when you've had enough, don't bother even turning back to look at me
Just your avenue for another escape
Just your avenue for another escape
The song "Just An Avenue" by Attica Blues is about a person who has been deceived by others who placed decoys in front of them. The decoys were distractions that prevented the person from seeing the truth about their situation. The person is bothered by the frequency of the decoys and realizes they should have paid attention to their intuition. The lyrics suggest that the person has been using something or someone as an avenue for escape, but it hasn't led to any real progress or change.
The chorus of the song, "Just your avenue for another escape," implies that the person is using the avenue as a way to escape their problems rather than facing them head-on. The person may be aware of this but is struggling to make amends and change their behavior. The lyrics indicate that the singer may not stick around much longer if the person continues to use the avenue as a way to avoid dealing with their issues.
Overall, "Just An Avenue" is a commentary on the importance of being truthful with oneself and facing problems directly rather than trying to escape them. It also highlights the consequences of not taking responsibility for one's actions and the effect it can have on relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
There were times I could not see past all the decoys laid,
At times, I was unable to look through the distractions that were put in front of me.
Placed in front of me Just the frequency that was bothering me,
The only thing that was bothering me was the overwhelming presence of these distractions.
When all the time should have realized
In hindsight, I should have noticed that these decoys were leading me astray.
Just your avenue for another escape
This is simply another way for you to avoid confronting your problems.
Just your avenue for another escape
This is simply another way for you to avoid confronting your problems.
I always felt that things would change (change for the best)
I constantly held onto the hope that things would improve and get better.
And for once I'd see some sort of progression
I longed to witness some form of growth or advancement.
You always say you're down, But when push comes to shove you always have excuses
You claim to be feeling low but whenever the situation demands, you offer excuses to get away from it.
Just your avenue for another escape
This is simply another way for you to avoid confronting your problems.
Just your avenue for another escape
This is simply another way for you to avoid confronting your problems.
You really need to think again
You seriously need to reconsider your approach.
You know you have to make amends
You are aware that you need to rectify your mistakes.
Don't look me in the eye, Assume it's alright
Do not try to deceive me into thinking that everything is fine.
I won't be here for long
I will not remain in this situation for much longer.
Only one reason for you not to change
There exists only one impediment, stopping you from changing or moving forward.
Just your avenue for another escape
This is simply another way for you to avoid confronting your problems.
Just your avenue for another escape
This is simply another way for you to avoid confronting your problems.
And when you've had enough, don't bother even turning back to look at me
When you have had your fill, do not bother looking back in my direction.
And when you've had enough, don't bother even turning back to look at me
When you have had your fill, do not bother looking back in my direction.
And when you've had enough, don't bother even turning back to look at me
When you have had your fill, do not bother looking back in my direction.
Just your avenue for another escape
This is simply another way for you to avoid confronting your problems.
Just your avenue for another escape
This is simply another way for you to avoid confronting your problems.
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