Afrodiziak
Bran Van 3000 Lyrics


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[Sara Johnston]
Hip-hop love coming at you with a blazing sun
Just like a Bran Van giving you some

[Bran Van 3000]
We'll be the smoothest afrodiziak
we'll be the collest afrodiziak
We'll be the strangest afrodiziak
So why don't you put the record on and wick wick whack
We'll be the smoothest afrodiziak
We'll be the coolest afrodiziak
We'll be the strangest afrodiziak
So why don't you put the record on and kick that track
[Sara Johnston]
Hip-hop love coming at you with the blazing sun
Just like a Bran Van giving you some
Hip-hop love coming at you with the blazing sun
Just like a Bran Van giving you some

(What you thinking?)
[James DiSalvio]
I'm thinking sometimes things are moving too fast
'cause from the very room I'm rhyming
It be looking like the past
I know you didn't ask but fuck it
You're stuck with it you got to try, right? right
That's why your basic love for hip-hop got me suckin this mic
I'm like the next Uncle Fester
Another media molester with the flex
Coming smooth coming strange like grade ten sex
We cling to the text corazon through the chest
You dis it, you like it, we don't give a fuck
Well just a little 'cause we hip-hop
Deconstruct, we schmoozing like McLuhan
A slightly shy slightly void nappy, crappy, spinal tappy humainoid

[Sara Johnston]
Hip-hop love coming at you with the blazing sun
Just like a Bran Van giving you some
'cause you're a cruel girl, what a strange girl in a wicked world
'cause you're a cruel girl, what a strange girl in a wicked world

[Steve 'Liquid' Hawley]
Nothing left to lose and no time to waste
I'm feeling kinda funny, think my drink is laced
I got these opium queens moving 'round my space
I say it's waste not, want not
I think I'll take another
I'm holding all this pain that I'm trying to smoother w
With the neon glows that keep me thinkin
About my brother and my mother in the city upon the BV sound
Bran man got me moving with my ear to the ground
With thoughts of cognac kisses for the men in black
Like in the front line baby I'll be at the back
'Cause I'm chilling on these thoughts of you down with me
Putting you before the I because it's easy to see
EP got me smoothing for the BV3
So let it be baby let it be, for real baby
You're the one for me that makes lovin' so much fun
You see, I'm the smoothest afrodiziak
I'll be the coolest afrodiziak
I'm like the strangest afrodiziak
So nick nack paddywack bring it back

[Sara Johnston]
Hip-hop love coming at you with the blazing sun
Just like a Bran Van giving you some
'cause you're a cruel girl, what a strange girl in a wicked world

[Steve 'Liquid' Hawley]
Bran Van's in motion
Smooth liquid comin' with the notion and the motion
To recollect and check my memories with degree
Saying we's got necessitites
These recipes I'll be giving
'cause freedom's how I'm living
In my life without the strife, who's pushin?
We gots the cushion, so get on your knees and pray to G.O.D.
Set me free from this fuckin' ill society
For real, north to the south, to the east, to the west
Come and bless, Buddha zest got me true to confess
Saying yes yes yes yes
To the top is where I'm reaching
The chronic got me tweaking
And I'll be reaching for the peaking
More than you ever fuckin' seen, when I soar
Take flight to the skies on demise
This youth has grown wise no disguise necessary
It's quite contrary, so proud Mary
Keep on rollin' 'cause I'm strollin on the uptown sound
For real so hold tight to the steal
Lyrical assassins saying caps out to peel

[Poetic/GrymReaper]
Yo, Sharp shooters production
Bran Van 3000, coming through your housing
Yo, yo, get up and do it, yo
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
Get up and do it, get up and do it, get up and do it




Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
Gravediggaz

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bran Van 3000's song Afrodiziak are a combination of rap and singing from different artists, addressing hip-hop love and referencing the band's name in the chorus. The chorus is full of praise for the band and describes them as the smoothest and coolest afrodiziak. The chorus encourages the listener to enjoy the band's music and dance to the compulsive beat. The rap verses are full of references to culture and society, with James DiSalvio acknowledging that things are moving too fast, while Steve 'Liquid' Hawley speaks about holding onto pain that he's trying to smooth over.


The lyrics are a combination of poetic verse and contemporary vernacular, and they use wordplay to make references to ideology and popular culture. The verses are full of references to media, McLuhan, Uncle Fester, and spinal tappy, which are a cultural commentary on the state of society at the time. The lyrics are insightful, complex, and insightful, but also playful and fun. The song uses musical elements from genres such as jazz, funk, and hip hop to create a unique sound that is both nostalgic and contemporary.


Line by Line Meaning

Hip-hop love coming at you with a blazing sun
The music is passionate, energetic, and powerful, like the heat of the sun.


Just like a Bran Van giving you some
The music is coming at the listener with the same force as a Bran Van.


We'll be the smoothest afrodiziak
This group will make really smooth, cool music.


we'll be the collest afrodiziak
They will be even cooler than other groups that are already considered cool.


We'll be the strangest afrodiziak
Their music will be unique and different from what is ordinary.


So why don't you put the record on and wick wick whack
They want their listeners to enjoy their music, so they suggest putting on their record and enjoying it.


I'm thinking sometimes things are moving too fast
The artists are reflecting on how life can be overwhelming at times.


'cause from the very room I'm rhyming
They are rapping from their personal experiences about how the past can still impact us.


It be looking like the past
The present can resemble elements from the past.


I know you didn't ask but fuck it
He acknowledges no one prompted this inner reflection, but decides to share anyway.


You're stuck with it you got to try, right? right
Life can be tough, but we should still try to make the most of it.


That's why your basic love for hip-hop got me suckin this mic
He loves hip-hop music and that's why he's passionate about making it himself.


I'm like the next Uncle Fester
He feels like an outcast, but still has expertise because of his experience.


Another media molester with the flex
He's in the public eye performing, so he can be seen as a media presence.


Coming smooth coming strange like grade ten sex
His music is smooth and has a unique quality to it, much like someone's first experience with sex.


We cling to the text corazon through the chest
They put their heart and soul into their music.


You dis it, you like it, we don't give a fuck
They don't care what critics think, as some people will like their music and some won't.


Well just a little 'cause we hip-hop
They care a little about what critics think because they want to be respected in the hip-hop genre.


Deconstruct, we schmoozing like McLuhan
They're taking apart their music and considering all the elements to make sure it's perfect.


A slightly shy slightly void nappy, crappy, spinal tappy humainoid
He's a bit reserved and may feel empty, but the music he creates is still excellent and it's part of who he is.


'cause you're a cruel girl, what a strange girl in a wicked world
The girl he's singing about is in a tough situation.


Nothing left to lose and no time to waste
He's in a situation where he has no constraints and wants to make the most of it.


I'm feeling kinda funny, think my drink is laced
There's something in his drink making him feel funny.


I got these opium queens moving 'round my space
There are women in his vicinity who are similar to the effects of opium.


I say it's waste not, want not
He's justifying taking another drink.


I think I'll take another
He decides to go ahead and drink more.


I'm holding all this pain that I'm trying to smoother w
He's struggling with emotional pain.


With the neon glows that keep me thinkin
The lights and atmosphere keep him distracted.


About my brother and my mother in the city upon the BV sound
He's reflecting on his family while surrounded by the Bran Van 3000 sound.


Bran man got me moving with my ear to the ground
The Bran Van 3000 music is empowering and he's really into it.


With thoughts of cognac kisses for the men in black
He's indulging in alcohol and sex in his imagination.


Like in the front line baby I'll be at the back
He's expressing a willingness to support others in any way possible.


'Cause I'm chilling on these thoughts of you down with me
He's enjoying this girl and the time they spend together.


Putting you before the I because it's easy to see
He's prioritizing her over himself because he thinks it's the right thing to do.


EP got me smoothing for the BV3
He's inspired by EP and it's impacting the way he creates music with Bran Van 3000.


So let it be baby let it be, for real baby
He's urging this girl to just let things happen naturally between them.


You're the one for me that makes lovin' so much fun
He's very happy with the relationship he has with this girl.


I'm the smoothest afrodiziak
He's confident that his music is the smoothest and coolest.


I'll be the coolest afrodiziak
He thinks his music is cooler than anyone else's.


I'm like the strangest afrodiziak
His music has some unique and different elements.


So nick nack paddywack bring it back
He's encouraging people to enjoy the music and to keep listening.


Bran Van's in motion
The group is active and creating more music.


Smooth liquid comin' with the notion and the motion
Their music is smooth, like liquid, and they're going with the flow.


To recollect and check my memories with degree
They're taking time to remember things properly.


Saying we's got necessitites
They have specific needs that they need to express through their music.


These recipes I'll be giving
They're sharing their music with others and hoping they like it.


'cause freedom's how I'm living
They value freedom and are living their lives on their own terms.


In my life without the strife, who's pushin?
They don't want to struggle and want to make sure they're not pressured by anyone else.


We gots the cushion, so get on your knees and pray to G.O.D.
They feel comfortable and happy, and want to celebrate that feeling.


Set me free from this fuckin' ill society
They're hoping for a better future and a positive change in society.


For real, north to the south, to the east, to the west
They want to spread their music and their message across the globe.


Come and bless, Buddha zest got me true to confess
They're feeling spiritual and are expressing their innermost thoughts.


Saying yes yes yes yes
They're very enthusiastic and excited about their music.


To the top is where I'm reaching
They have aspirations to be the best in their field.


The chronic got me tweaking
They're under the influence of marijuana and it's affecting their creativity.


And I'll be reaching for the peaking
They want to keep improving and getting better.


More than you ever fuckin' seen, when I soar
They're confident that they'll do great things in the future.


Take flight to the skies on demise
They're going to do great things, even in the face of defeat.


This youth has grown wise no disguise necessary
They've gained wisdom from their experiences and don't need to hide who they are.


It's quite contrary, so proud Mary
They're different from the norm and proud of it.


Keep on rollin' 'cause I'm strollin on the uptown sound
They're enjoying their music and are taking it to new heights.


For real so hold tight to the steal
They're serious about their music and want to protect it.


Lyrical assassins saying caps out to peel
They're proud of their lyrics and want them to be appreciated by others.


Yo, Sharp shooters production
They're a talented group of musicians.


Bran Van 3000, coming through your housing
Their music is going to make an impact and reach people.


Yo, yo, get up and do it, yo
They're encouraging listeners to get up and dance.


Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
They're having fun and enjoying their music.


Get up and do it, get up and do it, get up and do it
They really want people to dance and enjoy their music.


Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
They're continuing to have fun.




Lyrics © Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), BMG Rights Management
Written by: ERIC PIERRE BERGEN, JAMES DI SALVIO, STEPHEN JAMES HAWLEY

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Roiy Benkel

Let's do it on D. 

It's very... interesting... 

Hip hop love coming at you with a blazing sun, 
Just like a Bran Van giving you some. 

Cool. 
We'll be the smoothest afrodiziak, 
We'll be the coolest afrodiziak, 
We'll be the strangest afrodiziak, 
So why don't you put the record on and wick wick whack? 

We'll be the smoothest afrodiziak, 
We'll be the coolest afrodiziak, 
We'll be the strangest afrodiziak, 
So why don't you put the record on and kick that track? 

Hip hop love coming at you with a blazing sun, 
Just like a Bran Van giving you some. 
Well hip hop love coming at you with a blazing sun, 
Just like a Bran Van giving you some. 

So what you thinking? 

I'm thinking sometimes things are moving too fast, 
'Cause from the very room I'm rhyming, 
It be looking like the past. 
I know you didn't ask, 
But fuck it, you're stuck with it. 
You gotta try right? 
That's why your basic love for hip hop got me sucking this mic, 
I'm like the next Uncle Fester, 
Another media molestor 
With the flex coming smooth coming strange, 
Like grade 10 sex, 
We cling to the text, 
Corazon through the chest. 
You diss it you like it, 
We don't give a fuck? 
Well just a little... 
'Cause we're hip hop deconstruct. 
We're shmoozing like McLuhan, 
A slightly shy, a slightly bored, 
Nappy crappy spinal tappy humanoid. 

Hip hop love coming at you with a blazing sun, 
Just like a Bran Van giving you some. 
'Cause you're a groove girl, what a strange girl, what a wicked world 
'Cause you're a groove girl, what a strange girl, in a wicked world 

Nothing left to lose, 
And no time to waste, 
I'm feeling kinda funny, 
Think my drink is laced. 
I've got these opium queens that move around my space, 
I said it's waste not, want not, 
I think I'll take another, 
I'm holding all this pain that I'm trying to smother, 
With the neon glows that keep me thinking 
about my brother and my mother in the city 
Upon the BV sound. 
Bran Man got me moving with my ear to the ground. 
With thoughts of cognak kisses for the men in black, 
Like in the front line, 
Baby I'll be back. 
Because I'm chewing on these thoughts of you down with me, 
Putting you before the eye because its easy to see. 
EP got me smoothing for the BV3, 
So let it be baby, let it be, 
For real baby, 
You're the one for me, 
That makes loving so much fun you see. 
And I'm the smoothest afrodiziak, 
I'll be the coolest afrodiziak, 
I'm like the strangest afrodiziak, 
So knick-knack paddy-whack, bring it back... 

Hip hop love coming at you with a blazing sun, 
Just like a Bran Van giving you some. 
'Cause you're a groove girl, what a strange girl in a wicked world. 

Yeah, time to represent the sounds from the Bran Van motion. 
Smooth Liquid coming with the notion and the potion, 
To recollect and check my memories with degrees, 
Saying we's got necessities, 
These recepies I'll be giving, 
'Cause freedom's how I'm living in my life without the strife, 
Who's pushing? We gots the cushion. 
So get on your knees and pray G-O-D, 
Set me free, from this fucking ill society, 
For real, north to the south to the east to the west, 
Come and bless, 
Buddha zest got me truly confessing, 
Say it yes yes yes yes. 
To the top is where I'm reaching, 
The chronic got me tweakin' 
And I'll be reaching for the peaking. 
More than you ever fucking seen, 
When I soar, take flight to the skies, 
On demise, this youth has grown wise, 
No disguise necessary, 
It's quite contrary, 
Proud Mary, 
Keep on rolling 'cause I'm strolling on the uptown sound, for real, 
So hold tight to steal, 
Lyrical assasins saying caps out to peel. 

Yo, Sharpshooters Productions, Bran Van 3000, Comin' to your housing.
Yo, get up and do it, yo, Yo, yo, Get up and do it, Get up and do it, Get up and  do it, Gravediggaz...



All comments from YouTube:

Diane-marie Coulet

Such an underated masterpiece

Josh Silver

This is my favorite track from them! Can't stop bopping my head...

Artur Stechmiller

that was my first album that I bought on amazon in 1997... :) when I played in Poland in 1997 no one knew them. when listening now so many memories... 1997 that was good year :)

Jenn

That's awesome, this has to be my favorite song that I like from Bran Van 3000. My Cousin has this album, it's too bad they're no longer around anymore they were pretty good.

Fred Poup

Montreal,Canada to Poland...Have a good life!!!

Majkel Horror

I was know.Pozdrawiam

Jeff Clay Crypto

They have put out lots of great music since this, look it up!!

cinesoundasia

What a great group.. so may memories.. Thanks..

pollyb polly

one of the best hip hop songs ever -

Jenn

pollyb polly this is the best song from bran van 3000, is this group still around anymore? This groups cool!.

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