One day when ODB was in the studio, Monk gave suggestions on production and the RZA was pleased with his contribution and gave him permission to work with the Clan. He ended up singing backing vocals on CREAM aswell as appearances in several videos including Da Mystery of Chessboxin' and Brooklyn Zoo.
In 1998, after the proverbial years of struggling in the streets and hopeful records deals gone sour, it was Buddha Monk’s time to shine. The Prophecy was finally revealed to the masses and received both fans and critical acclaim. The album was dubbed hard-hitting without being too self-conscious.
On the first single, “Gots Like Come On Thru” featuring Ol' Dirty Bastard, Buddha applies the lessons that Dirty taught him: “not to clutter my music, to take my time and breathe, to harmonize and slurf my words” combined with Buddha's own ideas: “to make it swerve and have that extra funk that everybody can enjoy.” On tracks like “Warrior Chiefs” and “Eastside Story”, Buddha collaborates with other Brooklyn talents, such as Da Manchuz, who he's developing as his protégés.
Years later, we would hear a lot more of Buddha’s Brooklyn Zu family with the release of the Zu-Chronicles series on Chambermusik Special Products. But between those times, the tragic passing of Ol’ Dirty Bastard in 2004 almost put an end to Buddha Monk’s career. Devastated by the loss of one of his closest friend and music compadre, the Crown Heights native thought about quitting the rap game altogether. After taking a hiatus, General Monk returned through the underground circuit with one goal in mind: ensure that ODB’s legacy lives on.
Throughout his illustrious career, Buddha Monk has toured the world, worked with people from all over the planet, including more than 250 artists in the Brooklyn area alone and produced over 10,000 tracks. He is proud to include singing, rapping, producing, writing & recording to his repertoire. With the release of Unreleased Chambers (a compilation of the best songs from the Zu-Chronicles series) he’s closing down a chapter of his life and ready to continue his music.
Butterflies
Buddha Monk Lyrics
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Ok, that's what it is, she give me
(Buddha Monk)
Now the topic for the day is how I got these butterflies
Long hair, chinky eyes, skin so light
She never met a guy make her feel so right
When bedroom be up, Monk, killed them lights
Tight rope, but no worry, butterfly got you
I got you too, I sware on you, my beautiful butterfly
This ride of, you and I, until the day we die
When we baby try, huh, seven thirty-five
Get in, let your hair down, shades on, gone with the wind
My endless love, I'm in this love
Whether rich or mugged, chains like from her belt to her butt
So I made ice bling, huh, Rocawear with nike skins
Vasoline, I'mma tighten your frame
Take the worldwide chooses, hot tub nuded
Wake up the next day with them butterfly cooties, haha
She said, that's what she means, she gives me, inside
(Chorus 2X: Buddha Monk)
Stay with me, mommy, love with me, mommy
Mate to me, mommy, dance with me, mommy
Stay with me, mommy, love with me, mommy
Stay on it, mommy, drive on it, mommy
(Mazur)
This blue-black pon' dutch, cocked to the side
Arch brows, light brown, tints in your eyes
Krispy kreme, pearl hair doo to die for
Banging backyard with that waist size four
Hypnotic voice, sweet like baby breath
Out of billion other shorties, only you god blessed
Take word life, my gut flutters, when you pass by
The scent of you, hit me like my first weed high
Nervous temptrum, girl you got my palm sweating
Wishing I can find the right words to get you undressing
Fuck a dime, mami, you the whole damn dollar
You'se a throw back beauty like a '64 Impala
Fake minolo, wide thighs, pretty sweet, well feet
Let me, drop your top, pipe out your back seat
Let me, hit your switch, and takes you on a low ride
Let me -- damn, here she come, now I got butterflies
(Chorus 2X)
(Layza Life)
Hello sunshine, could you be related to the moon
I see stars in ya eyes, everytime I look at you
Course I know it's corny, girl I'm only funning with you
Or maybe we can chat for a while, so I can check ya attitude
But your probably get this all the time
So if not, I ain't even mad at you
The pleasure is all mine, enjoy your afternoon
But wait if we could, you could the glows
And the flows, don't make over hood
I'm into romance, and I just wanna stand where you stood
Enjoy your convervation and admire your looks
And you can test my intellect and get lost in my depth
Knock a nuzzle in your neck, when you was feeling my chest
The foreplay is mind sex, the field play is all wreck
And if it's for, there's not enough I can get
You can be my butterfly and I'll be your net
And on your mark, ready, let's go, here we go
You was off the side, and yo, that's what I know
(Chorus 2X)
(Outro: Buddha Monk)
Ha-hah, ha-hah, butterflies
Jail Break Records, Duc-Lo Productions!
Inside, inside... ha-hah!
The song "Butterflies" by Buddha Monk is a love ballad that describes the intense feelings of love and attraction towards someone special. The song is rapped by Buddha Monk along with Mazur and Layza Life, who express their feelings in their own unique style. The song talks about how the singer has found his perfect match in his beautiful butterfly, with her long hair, chinky eyes, and light skin. The singer describes how he is completely enamored by her, and how their love will last until the end of time.
The lyrics of the song also portray a sense of admiration and respect for the woman, with the singer describing her as a throwback beauty like a '64 Impala. He also talks about how he wants to be with her through thick and thin, whether rich or poor, and how they should make the most of their time together. The song ends with Buddha Monk expressing his joy and happiness for having found his beautiful butterfly.
Line by Line Meaning
Now the topic for the day is how I got these butterflies
The song is about how Buddha Monk feels butterflies in his stomach around his love interest.
Long hair, chinky eyes, skin so light
Buddha Monk describes the physical features of his love interest.
She never met a guy make her feel so right
Buddha Monk believes that he is the only one who can make his love interest feel the way she does.
When bedroom be up, Monk, killed them lights
Buddha Monk turns off the lights when he is intimate with his love interest.
If in trouble with my hustle, gun tussle with jail dudes
Buddha Monk is willing to fight for his love interest, even if it means getting into trouble.
Tight rope, but no worry, butterfly got you
Buddha Monk will take care of his love interest, even in difficult situations.
I got you too, I sware on you, my beautiful butterfly
Buddha Monk promises to take care of and protect his love interest.
This ride of, you and I, until the day we die
Buddha Monk wants to spend his life with his love interest.
Get in, let your hair down, shades on, gone with the wind
Buddha Monk wants his love interest to relax and enjoy the ride.
Whether rich or mugged, chains like from her belt to her butt
Buddha Monk loves his love interest, regardless of her economic status and adorns her with jewelry.
So I made ice bling, huh, Rocawear with nike skins
Buddha Monk gives his love interest expensive, fashionable clothes.
Wishing I can find the right words to get you undressing
Mazur wants to say the right things to make his love interest want to be intimate with him.
Fuck a dime, mami, you the whole damn dollar
Mazur thinks his love interest is worth more than just a 10 out of 10.
Fake minolo, wide thighs, pretty sweet, well feet
Mazur describes his love interest's physical appearance some more.
You can be my butterfly and I'll be your net
Layza Life wants to pursue his love interest just like catching a butterfly with a net.
Ha-hah, ha-hah, butterflies
The song ends with Buddha Monk repeating the concept of feeling butterflies around his love interest.
Contributed by Emily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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