BADBADNOTGOOD released their first two albums in 2011 and 2012, both for free from their official Bandcamp.
Their third album named "III", was released on 6, May, 2014.
They released their fourth album, "Sour Soul" a collaboration with Ghostface Killah , on 23, Feb, 2015.
On January 1, 2016, Leland Whitty, a saxophonist who has appeared on BBNG2 and III, officially became part of the group. Later that year, on July 8, BADBADNOTGOOD released their fifth album, "IV" which featured many more collaborators, such as Kaytranada and Mick Jenkins. As of 2019, pianist Matt Tavares is no longer a member of BADBADNOTGOOD.
Band's official site: http://badbadnotgood.com
Bandcamp: http://badbadnotgood.bandcamp.com/
Sour Soul
BADBADNOTGOOD Lyrics
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My mind races from the satellite dishes
No technology, this world's corrupt
They can't feed me food for thought, I won't budge
I'm a twisted individual, they say critical
I say "Nigga I'm on top of my pinnacle"
Chest boards and sword, alphabetical darts
My clan is Braveheart, y'all move like Paul Blarts
Your casualties of war will get left in the sand
I'm Iron Man, a stone faced killer with a mask
Don't want the truth then don't ask, you couldn't handle a task
Rigorous, my war face is one that God gave me
Evil cause I looked all bugged out and crazy
Dusted, embalming fluid dripping from my nose hole
Stapleton nigga, never catch me wearing rose gold
Fuck the CIA, DEA and the feds
They got you bugged son, microchip in your meds
Wax like dreads, smoking rags on the list like Craig
Steroids in chickens, why they feeding us eggs?
Hot in a ditch nigga, snitch nigga, I won't switch nigga
Zen position with my finger on the trigger
Pure alkaline, that fluoride will fuck you up
I seen a spaceship fly out the back of a truck
Diamond water, I've been splashed with the fountain of youth
Had a molar fall out, I grew in a gold tooth
Bullet proof, my clan's sword is surgical steel
I don't feel, I'm comfortably numb, Stapleton slum
Insomniac, I'm charged off the rays of the sun
You can't fuck with me nigga, this is one-on-one
With the strength of ten midgets I'ma murder you son
This real
Yeah, I got my swagger back and all that
That's right
The lyrics of BADBADNOTGOOD & Ghostface Killah's song Sour Soul speak on the rapper's deep-seated mistrust and skepticism towards the society surrounding him. In the opening lines, he speaks of wanting to be cleansed of his sour soul, wanting to rid himself of his vicious ways. Ghostface Killah is tired of the state of the world and its corrupt nature. He views society as a wasteland of misguided ideas and technologies that have only further led to the downfall of mankind. Ghostface Killah's reference to "satellite dishes" is symbolic of how these "technologies" only further reinforce the fear and distrust people have of the world around them. He is past a point of no return in his mind, where he is a twisted individual, too critical to budge. He is at the pinnacle of his abilities, ready to take on the world with the chessboards and swords of Braveheart. Ghostface warns others to not try and stop him or face casualties of war, identifying himself as Iron Man with a stone-faced killer mask, alluding to the character from Marvel Comics. The rapper draws on his battle experience, strengthening his resolve with a war face that "God gave him." He is a "dusted" and "evil" soldier from the Stapleton neighborhood who is not afraid to fall in battle. Ghostface Killah is a person who has seen too much and experienced too much, and his cynical and negative view of society is reflective of this. He warns others to not bother him, for it would be one-on-one, one he would win as he is "charged off the rays of the sun."
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, cleanse me, clean me of my sour soul, I'm vicious
I request you to purify me and remove the negativity inside me. I am aggressive and angry.
My mind races from the satellite dishes
My thoughts are all over the place and uncontrollable.
No technology, this world's corrupt
Technology has corrupted our society and turned us into a mess.
They can't feed me food for thought, I won't budge
I am not easily swayed or influenced by others' opinions or ideas.
I'm a twisted individual, they say critical
People consider me abnormal and socially unacceptable due to my differences and critical outlook.
I say "Nigga I'm on top of my pinnacle"
I consider myself to be at the peak of my ability and success, despite how others may perceive me.
Chest boards and sword, alphabetical darts
I am skilled at games of strategy and combat with various objects, including swords and darts.
My clan is Braveheart, y'all move like Paul Blarts
My group is strong and united like the warriors in Braveheart, while others are incompetent and uncoordinated like the fictional character Paul Blart.
Sloppy, go 'head and try and stop me if you can
You are weak and ineffective; You won't be able to stop me in my tracks.
Your casualties of war will get left in the sand
Your failures will be disregarded and abandoned like debris on a battlefield.
I'm Iron Man, a stone faced killer with a mask
I am invincible like the fictional character Iron Man, and I am merciless in my actions.
Don't want the truth then don't ask, you couldn't handle a task
You should not ask me for the truth if you will not be able to handle it or complete the task at hand.
Rigorous, my war face is one that God gave me
I am intense and focused as if it is a gift from God during times of war.
Evil cause I looked all bugged out and crazy
People think I am evil because I am often manic and delirious.
Dusted, embalming fluid dripping from my nose hole
I am high on drugs, and the fluids from my nose are a sign of my abuse.
Stapleton nigga, never catch me wearing rose gold
I am from Stapleton and won't be seen wearing flashy or luxurious items, like rose gold.
Fuck the CIA, DEA and the feds
I have a deep-seated hatred for government agencies such as the CIA, DEA, and FBI.
They got you bugged son, microchip in your meds
These agencies have methods to track us, such as by placing microchips in medication.
Wax like dreads, smoking rags on the list like Craig
My hair is smooth and kept in dreadlocks, and I smoke drugs like Craig from the film Friday.
Steroids in chickens, why they feeding us eggs?
People are being fed chicken contaminated with steroids, and this is why we should not consume eggs.
Hot in a ditch nigga, snitch nigga, I won't switch nigga
I am loyal and refuse to abandon my allegiance, unlike those who try to betray me.
Zen position with my finger on the trigger
I am relaxed and calm despite holding a gun, and I am ready to use it if necessary.
Pure alkaline, that fluoride will fuck you up
Drinking alkaline water is beneficial to your health, unlike consuming water with high fluoride content, which can harm you.
I seen a spaceship fly out the back of a truck
I witnessed a mysterious and unexplainable event of seeing a spaceship fly out of a vehicle.
Diamond water, I've been splashed with the fountain of youth
I have been blessed by a source of rejuvenation and healing, which I refer to as diamond water.
Had a molar fall out, I grew in a gold tooth
One of my teeth fell out and was replaced with a gold one.
Bullet proof, my clan's sword is surgical steel
My group is impenetrable, and we are equipped with weapons made of high-quality surgical steel.
I don't feel, I'm comfortably numb, Stapleton slum
I am emotionless and content in my life of poverty and struggle in Stapleton.
Insomniac, I'm charged off the rays of the sun
I suffer from insomnia, and I gain energy from sunlight.
You can't fuck with me nigga, this is one-on-one
Nobody can challenge me, and any competition or confrontation will result in a one-on-one situation.
With the strength of ten midgets I'ma murder you son
I am strong and capable of killing you, despite being of small stature like a midget.
This real
This is the truth and not fabricated.
Yeah, I got my swagger back and all that
I have regained my confidence and self-assurance.
That's right
I agree with the previous statement and confirmation of my success.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ADAM KING FEENEY, ALEXANDER SOWINSKI, CHESTER HANSEN, LELAND WHITTY, MATTHEW TAVARES, TOMMY PAXTON BEESLEY, WAYNE GORDON
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