Bankal, the DJ/ Beatmaker and Miscellaneous, the Emcee, have already released four EPs on bandcamp (downloadable for free).
They are currently touring around France whilst working on their first album, dropping this Fall.
http://chillbump.bandcamp.com
not today
Chill Bump Lyrics
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I hear morning birds whistlin'
Yesterday, I weren't listenin'
But right now I feel different
I've been down in the alley
With darkness around me
Where everything's cloudy and grey
I'm cool with the work I do
Clock ticks and the world might move
Time stops with a girl like you
Perched high word my dude
I observe life from a bird's-eye view
Junks try hurt my mood
But my sky pure right blue
No risk taking
I tell my demons they are mistaken
I lift weights, eat less bacon
I run with the sun that's wakin'
Jumping rope 'til my legs achin'
Bathing when the heat get bakin'
Hiking when I need escapin'
Stopping when the sight breathtakin'
Cool, no cynical
Vision when I'm by the swimming pool
Sitting with a friend or two
Sipping brews with them
Chatting, chitting, skinny-dipping with a few women
Just a simple musician
Getting lewd when I'm in the booth spittin' sabertooths
Ripping new rhythms scribbling cool shit to the syllabus
Fittin' this shot of Remy Gamy Mary
Followed by a shot of Henny
While I'm voluntary solitary
Hand on my belly
Bumping like a velly
Then I get a cute message on my celly
Who's this? That hottie Betty?
Pretty spelling something like Halle Berry
Hurry up money buddy quick come and get me
Because I got another bottle with me
Better bring your bare body quickly
Bottoms up, we can swallow plenty
We ain't gotta stop 'til the second bottle empty
And then she unzips my fly, ah
'Til I twitch and wind with desire
Wired up by her, shit is fire
Sizzling like a kitchen fire
Fixing to make a flying bitch sing higher
Than the very high-pitched Mariah
Higher than the little children's choir
Busting the grill with Jim Prior
Even like she, living my dream
Sharing my life with the right queen
Tearing my mics, getting my green
Feeling mad like you know what I mean
Sky blue, the sun glistenin'
I hear morning birds whistlin'
Yesterday I weren't listenin'
But now I feel different
I've been down in the alley
With darkness around me
Where everything's cloudy and grey
But not today
The lyrics of Chill Bump's "Not Today" convey the idea of turning one's life around after a period of darkness and negativity. The verses describe a moment of clarity and positivity, as the singer observes the beauty of the world around him, appreciates his work, and cherishes his relationships. The opening lines of the chorus, "Sky blue, the sun glistenin'/ I hear morning birds whistlin'", paint a picture of a peaceful and rejuvenating morning after a long and gloomy night. The phrase "I've been down in the alley/ With darkness around me/ Where everything's cloudy and grey" implies that the singer has recently gone through a difficult and depressing time, but now he feels different and ready to embrace life again.
The rest of the song elaborates on the ways in which the singer is taking control of his life and enjoying it to the fullest. He works out, eats healthily, spends time with friends, and pursues his passion as a musician. The lines "Junks try hurt my mood/ But my sky pure right blue/ No risk taking/ I tell my demons they are mistaken" convey the idea of overcoming temptations and negative thoughts, and affirming one's positive mindset. The final lines of the song - "Tearing my mics, getting my green/ Feeling mad like you know what I mean" - suggest that the singer is back on track with his artistic career and is motivated to succeed.
Overall, "Not Today" is a song of hope and resilience, encouraging listeners to persevere through tough times and come out stronger on the other side.
Line by Line Meaning
Sky blue, the sun glistenin'
The sky is blue and the sun is shining.
I hear morning birds whistlin'
I can hear the birds singing in the morning.
Yesterday, I weren't listenin'
Yesterday I was not paying attention.
But right now I feel different
But now I feel a change in my attitude.
I've been down in the alley
I have been in a difficult place.
With darkness around me
Surrounded by darkness.
Where everything's cloudy and grey
Where everything seems negative.
Birds chirp as I slurp my brew
As I drink my beverage, I can hear the birds chirping.
I'm cool with the work I do
I am content with my job.
Clock ticks and the world might move
The world is continuing to move forward as time passes.
Time stops with a girl like you
But time stands still when I am with you.
Perched high word my dude
I have a unique viewpoint from a high place.
I observe life from a bird's-eye view
I see life from an aerial perspective.
Junks try hurt my mood
Negative people attempt to bring me down.
But my sky pure right blue
But my sky is clear and blue.
No risk taking
I am not taking any unnecessary risks.
I tell my demons they are mistaken
I am refusing to give in to my inner demons.
I lift weights, eat less bacon
I am exercising and eating healthier.
I run with the sun that's wakin'
I am running in the morning when the sun rises.
Jumping rope 'til my legs achin'
I am jumping rope until my legs are tired.
Bathing when the heat get bakin'
I am taking a bath when it is hot outside.
Hiking when I need escapin'
I go hiking when I need to escape reality.
Stopping when the sight breathtakin'
I stop to appreciate a beautiful view.
Cool, no cynical
I am calm and not pessimistic.
Vision when I'm by the swimming pool
I have a clear vision of the future when I am swimming.
Sitting with a friend or two
I enjoy spending time with my friends.
Sipping brews with them
Drinking alcoholic beverages with my friends.
Chatting, chitting, skinny-dipping with a few women
Having casual conversations and enjoying time spent swimming unclothed with a couple of women.
Just a simple musician
I am a musician with a simple life.
Getting lewd when I'm in the booth spittin' sabertooths
I become more confident and explicit when I am recording music.
Ripping new rhythms scribbling cool shit to the syllabus
Creating new beats and lyrics in accordance with my style.
Fittin' this shot of Remy Gamy Mary
Drinking a shot of Remy Martin cognac.
Followed by a shot of Henny
Followed up with a shot of Hennessy cognac.
While I'm voluntary solitary
While I am alone by choice.
Hand on my belly
I am holding my stomach with my hand.
Bumping like a velly
My stomach is moving along with the beat of the music.
Then I get a cute message on my celly
Then I receive a cute message on my cellphone.
Who's this? That hottie Betty?
I am curious as to who the sender of the message might be.
Pretty spelling something like Halle Berry
The message's sender is spelling their name similarly to Halle Berry.
Hurry up money buddy quick come and get me
I am rushing to get to the sender of the message.
Because I got another bottle with me
Because I have another bottle of alcohol with me.
Better bring your bare body quickly
You should come to me bare-skinned as soon as possible.
Bottoms up, we can swallow plenty
We can drink as much as we want.
We ain't gotta stop 'til the second bottle empty
We can keep drinking until the second bottle is empty.
And then she unzips my fly, ah
She unzips my pants.
'Til I twitch and wind with desire
Until I am filled with desire and excitement.
Wired up by her, shit is fire
She ignites my passion like fire would.
Sizzling like a kitchen fire
Passion is sizzling like a kitchen fire.
Fixing to make a flying bitch sing higher
About to cause a woman to scream in pleasure.
Than the very high-pitched Mariah
Higher-pitched than Mariah Carey.
Higher than the little children's choir
Higher-pitched than a choir of children.
Busting the grill with Jim Prior
I am successful and making money.
Even like she, living my dream
I am living my dreams, just like her.
Sharing my life with the right queen
Sharing my life with the perfect woman.
Tearing my mics, getting my green
I am damaging my microphones, but making money from my music.
Feeling mad like you know what I mean
Feeling good and happy, and you know what I mean.
But not today
Today, things are different.
Contributed by Lucas P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.