At the time of their disappearance the band consisted of:
Raymond ''B.O.Dubb'' Ebanks - MC, writer.
Previously part of The Master Brothers. His previous nickname B.O.W. means "The Brother of Word".
Ville ''Mr. Wily'' Mäkinen - Bassist, singer, keyboardist.
Has been a bassist in many small Finnish bands, and has released many mixes on his own, mostly under the name of Will Power. Together with Riku and Okke he forms the DJ trio Skillstersplusone.
Riku ''Infekto'' Pentti - DJ, keyboardist.
Infekto is a Finnish breakbeat pioneer mostly known for the record Occam's Razor. Part of the DJ duo Skillsters, famous for their Skills? Plenty record, and of the DJ trio Skillstersplusone. Also known as Rico Tubbs.
Okke Komulainen - Keyboardist.
Famous both on his own, but more so for being part of the Skillsters and Skillstersplusone.
Ari ''A.T.'' Toikka - Drummer.
Has been playing the drums for 20 years, and has played in several smaller bands as well as being a jump-in.
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Previous members:
Ismo ''Gismo'' Lappalainen - Once a famous DJ in Tampere, Finland, DJ Gismo's life took a turn when Raymond Ebanks asked to rap on his records. Together they founded the Bomfunk MCs. In 2001 Gismo left the group to pursue his dreams, while remaining friends with the rest of the group, and joining Stonedeep.
Obvious
Bomfunk MC's Lyrics
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I grab the mic and I start to rap
Under me eyes them rings of black
They want me to proceed in a normal manner
But something inside says fuck it, how can I
Get what I want or even need
So I take my time, think for a minute
Why do they always go for the gimmicks?
Is it because no one told them better
Or is it because society brings pressure
We're still the brave ones who fight the system
We're still the ones that know the difference
Put your light up, I said put your light up
Light up the dark and get, right up
Show the hypocrites that we have the guts
Too many of them just simply forgot
What we need is little love
It doesn't take a scientist to figure this
'Cause it's so obvious
Too many of us just live without trust
What we need is little love
It doesn't take a scientist to figure this
'Cause it's so obvious
All this rush causes frighten and fuss
Formality, mentality, profanity
Think you understand it, man
Insanity, poor salary, reality
Know where I'd rather be
In the island, we smilin', freestylin'
Under the lemon tree
To compensate we must take your breath away
The whole trigonometry
They pack my bag and I hang around
Tell them stories of how to get down
Represent, being real
They should get an Oscar for actin' ill
You better chill, dream 'bout meanin'
Come out your box start fightin' them demons
Mind games, bygones from past
You must head away and find the path
Not many of us get to do what we want
Not many of us don't have to front
But if you know your song
And you know it's strong
Then let me see you get, get up on
Before they drop the bomb in a Babylon
We must rise up and prevent the wrong
Ain't no joke man I wish it was
But too many of them seem like they're brainwashed
What we need is little love
It doesn't take a scientist to figure this
'Cause it's so obvious
Too many of us just live without trust
What we need is little love
It doesn't take a scientist to figure this
'Cause it's so obvious
All this rush causes frighten and fuss
What we need is little love
It doesn't take a scientist to figure this
'Cause it's so obvious
Too many of us just live without trust
What we need is little love
It doesn't take a scientist to figure this
'Cause it's so obvious
All this rush causes frighten and fuss
Formality, mentality, profanity
Think you understand it, man
Insanity, poor salary, reality
Know where I'd rather be
In the island, we smilin', freestylin'
Under the lemon tree
To compensate we must take your breath away
The whole trigonometry
The song "Obvious" by Bomfunk MC's talks about the pressure to conform to society's expectations and the struggle to stay true to oneself. The song starts with the rapper grabbing the mic and hesitating to proceed in a normal manner, feeling the need to rebel against the pressure to conform. He questions why people fall for gimmicks and suggests that society puts too much pressure on individuals to fit in.
The chorus emphasizes the need for love and trust in a world that is hurried and lacks genuine human connection. The lyrics suggest that individuals should be themselves and have the courage to fight the system, to prevent the wrong and rise up against the brainwashing of society. The song ends on a hopeful note, encouraging people to be true to themselves and to find their own path in life.
Overall, "Obvious" is a powerful message about the importance of individuality, love, and trust, and the need to break free from societal expectations and pressures.
Line by Line Meaning
I grab the mic and I start to rap
I take control and begin to speak through my art
Under me eyes them rings of black
I bear the physical marks of my inner struggles
They want me to proceed in a normal manner
They expect me to conform to societal norms
But something inside says fuck it, how can I
My inner voice rejects this conformity and asks how it's possible
Get what I want or even need
Achieving my desires and necessities is a challenge
See the old rots quicker than being married to Britney Spears
Traditional ways decay more rapidly than a short-lived marriage to a pop star
So I take my time, think for a minute
I slow down and reflect
Why do they always go for the gimmicks?
Why do people consistently fall for superficial and fake things?
Is it because no one told them better
Perhaps it's because they lacked guidance
Or is it because society brings pressure
Or maybe social norms and expectations force them to conform
We're still the brave ones who fight the system
Those of us who question and resist societal norms are still courageous
We're still the ones that know the difference
We still possess the awareness to distinguish between genuine and fake
Put your light up, I said put your light up
I call for people to show their true selves and not hide behind a facade
Light up the dark and get, right up
Illuminate the truth and rise to the occasion
Show the hypocrites that we have the guts
Demonstrate to those who are fake that we have courage and authenticity
Too many of them just simply forgot
Too many people have forgotten their true selves in the face of societal pressure
What we need is little love
We require more love in our lives
It doesn't take a scientist to figure this
This is an obvious and universal truth
'Cause it's so obvious
The need for love is an undeniable fact
All this rush causes frighten and fuss
Haste causes fear and anxiety
Formality, mentality, profanity
Constricting social norms, conventional thinking, and vulgarity
Think you understand it, man
You believe you comprehend the situation
Insanity, poor salary, reality
Madness, low income, the truth of life
Know where I'd rather be
I'd prefer to be somewhere else
In the island, we smilin', freestylin'
In a place where we are happy and free to express ourselves
Under the lemon tree
In the company of nature
To compensate we must take your breath away
In order to make up for the struggles in life, we must make the most of the good moments
The whole trigonometry
The entirety of the complex puzzle of life
They pack my bag and I hang around
I am forced to leave and wander
Tell them stories of how to get down
I share stories of how to survive in life
Represent, being real
Live truthfully and authentically
They should get an Oscar for actin' ill
Those who pretend to be something they are not should win an award for their performance
You better chill, dream 'bout meanin'
Relax and contemplate the purpose and meaning of life
Come out your box start fightin' them demons
Break free from societal norms and fight against internal struggles
Mind games, bygones from past
Mental battles and regrets from the past
You must head away and find the path
One must move forward and search for their true purpose
Not many of us get to do what we want
Few people have the privilege of living their dreams
Not many of us don't have to front
Most people must put up a facade to fit societal expectations
But if you know your song
If you know your true self and purpose
And you know it's strong
And you are certain it is genuine and powerful
Then let me see you get, get up on
Show the world your true self and purpose
Before they drop the bomb in a Babylon
Before society falls apart
We must rise up and prevent the wrong
We must fight against societal decay
Ain't no joke man I wish it was
This is a serious matter
But too many of them seem like they're brainwashed
Too many people have succumbed to societal norms and expectations
Contributed by Hudson I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
JE
Nice beat.
Анти Коллектор
Индивидуальность утеряна за один альбом)
Спросите сейчас у молодёжи, что такое брейк-данс?)