The deluxe edition EP consists of the six original tracks previously released exclusively via digital download, in addition to the Diamond D Remix and instrumental of "Boyz II Men", as well as the instrumental and acapella for both "End of the World" and "God Shit", respectively.
Gods In The Spirit boasts guest appearances from ANTHM, Homeboy Sandman, Sene, Johaz, Aloe Blacc, Co$$, Versis, Scienze, Definite Mass and Rashad, and showcases the chemistry among two of the industries most creative forces.
The Man
Blu & Nottz Lyrics
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He's good at it, but are we any better?
He is a bad man
He's good at it, but are we any better?
We say He is, he is, a bad, bad, bad
We say he is, so he's the bad, bad man
We say He is, he is, a bad, bad, bad
We say he is, so he's the bad man
He is a miscreant, in a band of thugs
No one intervened- a blight on every single one of us
For not stepping in, and for our general silence
He smiles, he rules, he prowls, he picks his game, just because
He is a bad man
He's good at it, but are we any better?
He is a bad man
He's good at it, but are we any better?
We say He is, he is, a bad, bad, bad
We say he is, so he's the bad, bad man
We say He is, he is, a bad, bad, bad
We say he is, so he's the bad man
He is a bad man
He's good at it, but are we any better?
He is a bad man
He's good at it, but are we any better?
We say He is, he is, a bad, bad, bad
We say he is, so he's the bad, bad man
We say He is, he is, a bad, bad, bad
We say he is, so he's the bad man
The day the suits came in, all helmet hair, blank killer smiles
Turn on the dark they said, and shut your mouths when you talk to us
We look forward, they memo, to being served
And so with the stink of urgency, we've been high jacked, just because
He is a bad man
He's good at it, but are we any better?
He is a bad man
He's good at it, but are we any better?
We say He is, he is, a bad, bad, bad
We say he is, so he's the bad, bad man
We say He is, he is, a bad, bad, bad
We say he is, so he's the bad man
We say He is, he is, a bad, bad, bad
We say he is, so he's the bad, bad man
We say He is, he is, a bad, bad, bad
We say he is, so he's the bad man
The song "The Man" by Blu & Nottz tells a story of a bad man who operates with impunity and causes mayhem, while the people around him turn a blind eye. The opening lines set the tone for the song, with the repeated phrase "he is a bad man." The lyrics go on to question whether those who enable him or simply stand by are any better.
The second verse highlights the bad man's nefarious activities, suggesting that he is part of a gang or group of thugs, and that nobody intervenes or speaks out against him. The song implies that silence is complicity, and that the people around the bad man are just as guilty as he is.
The final verse brings in a new element, with "suits" arriving and issuing orders to the people. This appears to be a reference to authority figures, who people must obey even if they do not agree with them. The lyrics suggest a sense of helplessness, with the people feeling that they have been "hijacked" and forced to do things they do not want to do.
Overall, "The Man" by Blu & Nottz is a powerful condemnation of indifference and complicity in the face of evil, suggesting that people must speak out against wrongdoing and take a stand for what is right.
Line by Line Meaning
He is a bad man
He is someone who is morally corrupt and engages in negative behavior
He's good at it, but are we any better?
He is skilled at being bad, but are we truly any better for not speaking up or taking action?
We say He is, he is, a bad, bad, bad
We declare and acknowledge that he is a terrible person
We say he is, so he's the bad, bad man
We refer to him as the epitome of evil based on our perceptions of his behavior
He is a miscreant, in a band of thugs
He is a criminal and a member of a group of violent people
No one intervened- a blight on every single one of us
No one took action to stop him and it reflects poorly on all of us
For not stepping in, and for our general silence
We are responsible for not intervening or speaking out against his actions
He smiles, he rules, he prowls, he picks his game, just because
He is confident and enjoys the power he wields, and does what he does because he wants to
The day the suits came in, all helmet hair, blank killer smiles
A group of higher-ups or authority figures with emotionless expressions arrived, possibly to exert control
Turn on the dark they said, and shut your mouths when you talk to us
They demanded secrecy and silence from everyone present
We look forward, they memo, to being served
They expressed anticipation of the outcome, possibly indicating an ulterior motive or hidden agenda
And so with the stink of urgency, we've been high jacked, just because
We have been forcefully taken over or coerced due to some sense of urgency with no valid explanation
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jonathan Reinders
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