In 1989, the German pop/rap/dance crew Snap lifted the acappella and sound from his single "Let the Words Flow" for their hit record "The Power" and in turn his label sued them and then released its own version without Rob's involvement and without the original Loleatta Holloway sample.
In 1996, he released a single called Let Me Know Something on Echo International in 1996. He later released another album, "Black Gold" also on Echo.
In 2002, Chill Rob G appeared on DSP's album "In the Red". He has been shouted out by R.A. The Rugged Man.
Bad Dreams
Chill Rob G Lyrics
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This is a matter of utmost urgency
You might even call it a police emergency
Suckers got ill when they finally heard the G
Wasn't sellin' out they tried to murder me
Reached for my jammy like a troop's supposed to do
Never let a sucker get too close to you
Then saw the whites of his eyes the first one had to fall
Another bug creeped up the fire escape
Trying to sneak, I guess he snuck too late
Lookin' like a scene from Real Life Vice
The way his head fell apart like a block of solid ice
Uzi does it, come to think of it
Dude had a nine, but his wasn't as fast as mine
I heard the phone ring, should I answer?
This is gettin' serious as terminal cancer
And that is the final stage, my primal rage
Began to rise and I started to fantasize
How many more might try to rush the door
And blast their way in, hell, I ain't stayin'
I opened the back door and felt the summer night heat
Saw a bunch of bugs wearin' white sheets
What else could it mean? I know it ain't Halloween
The cross in the background burnin' made a ill scene
First I was panicky, then I was angry
One creep even had a rope ready to hang me
Now who am I supposed to be? Eddie Spaghetti?
You come and vic Rob G any time you're ready?
Fuck that, they had me trapped so I rushed back
They tried to bust me but they don't have enough caps
I dipped, dived, slipped, slid, they missed me
I had to move quick or they was bound to get me
One bullet grazed me, that didn't phase me
What could I say? I was havin' a fucked up day
Stood up and took aim, my finger on the trigger
I shouted "Now let me hear you say nigger!"
Well anyway, nobody spoke or went for broke
The place was all clouded up from gunsmoke
And everything got quiet, I don't buy it
Just a second ago we had a riot
They must be plannin' attack or settin' a trap
Whatever the case you won't get this black
Now I'm on the edge and there's no denyin' it
Whatever the hell might work I'm tryin' it
Thought I was a target that they could get right quick
But I ain't goin' out like no statistic
Another number, made me wonder
How many other brothers they've put under
I sat in the dark real still for a long time
Didn't make a sound 'cause I've got a strong mind
Made my way to the street, it was daybreak
Must've fallen asleep, but for Pete's sake
I didn't see the enemy tryin' to put an end to me
The night before, my finger trigger was sore
I went in the house to get a fresh clip
And then I woke up an' shit...
(It's a bad dream, man. That's all, man, you know what I'm sayin'?
Guess I was just buggin' or somethin', man...)
The lyrics to Chill Rob G's "Bad Dreams" describe a moment of absolute panic when the rapper seems to be under attack. He talks about being in a state of emergency and reaching for his "jammy," or gun, as he hears attackers coming his way. He manages to take down the first one but then has to face another one who's trying to sneak up on him from the fire escape. In this scene, the rapper describes his primal rage rising, and he starts to fantasize about defending himself against any other attackers who might come his way. The song takes a darker turn as Rob G sees a group of people with white sheets on their heads and one even has a rope ready to hang him. The rapper goes from being panicked to angry and decides to take matters into his own hands, shooting at his attackers.
The lyrics flow seamlessly from one verse to the next, creating a sense of urgency and tension. The descriptive language used throughout the song helps to create vivid mental images in the listener's mind, adding to the overall intensity of the piece. The song is a powerful reminder of the impact of violence and how it can quickly escalate, leaving a person feeling defenseless and alone.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a matter of utmost urgency
The situation is very serious and requires immediate attention
You might even call it a police emergency
The situation is so severe that police intervention may be necessary
Suckers got ill when they finally heard the G
The people who opposed Chill Rob G became sick when they heard his music
Wasn't sellin' out they tried to murder me
People tried to kill Chill Rob G because he refused to compromise his music or values for popular appeal
Reached for my jammy like a troop's supposed to do
Chill Rob G grabbed his gun to defend himself, as any soldier would do in combat
Never let a sucker get too close to you
One should not trust or become too friendly with people who may turn on them
Heard 'em comin' ducked behind the wall
Chill Rob G heard his attackers approaching and hid behind a wall to avoid being seen
Then saw the whites of his eyes the first one had to fall
Chill Rob G shot the first attacker when he saw his eyes, as a precautionary measure
Another bug creeped up the fire escape
Another attacker attempted to sneak up on Chill Rob G via the fire escape
Trying to sneak, I guess he snuck too late
The attacker was unsuccessful in his attempt to sneak up on Chill Rob G
Lookin' like a scene from Real Life Vice
The situation resembled a violent scene from a crime drama
The way his head fell apart like a block of solid ice
Chill Rob G's bullet caused severe damage to the attacker's head
Uzi does it, come to think of it
An Uzi gun (which could have caused even greater damage) could have been used instead of a pistol
Dude had a nine, but his wasn't as fast as mine
The attacker's gun was inferior to Chill Rob G's in terms of speed and accuracy
I heard the phone ring, should I answer?
Chill Rob G heard the phone ring and considered whether or not to answer it, knowing that the situation was serious
This is gettin' serious as terminal cancer
The seriousness of the situation was comparable to a life-threatening disease
And that is the final stage, my primal rage
Chill Rob G's anger and aggression had reached their highest level
Began to rise and I started to fantasize
Chill Rob G started to imagine different scenarios and ways to defend himself
How many more might try to rush the door
Chill Rob G wondered how many more attackers would try to enter his home
And blast their way in, hell, I ain't stayin'
Chill Rob G refused to stay in his home and be a sitting duck for his attackers
I opened the back door and felt the summer night heat
Chill Rob G left his home through the back door and felt the warmth of the summer night air
Saw a bunch of bugs wearin' white sheets
Chill Rob G saw a group of people wearing Ku Klux Klan outfits
What else could it mean? I know it ain't Halloween
Chill Rob G knew that the Klan outfits did not have any significance to Halloween and wondered what their true intentions were
The cross in the background burnin' made a ill scene
The burning cross in the background added to the disturbing and violent image
First I was panicky, then I was angry
Chill Rob G's emotions shifted from fear to anger as he realized the gravity of the situation
One creep even had a rope ready to hang me
One of the Klan members had a noose ready to hang Chill Rob G
Now who am I supposed to be? Eddie Spaghetti?
Chill Rob G was unsure of how to react or respond to the attackers
You come and vic Rob G any time you're ready?
Chill Rob G challenges his attackers to come and face him anytime they are ready
Fuck that, they had me trapped so I rushed back
Chill Rob G refused to be cornered by his attackers and rushed back to confront them
They tried to bust me but they don't have enough caps
Chill Rob G's attackers attempted to shoot him, but did not have enough bullets
I dipped, dived, slipped, slid, they missed me
Chill Rob G avoided the bullets and evaded his attackers by moving around quickly
One bullet grazed me, that didn't phase me
Although one bullet did hit Chill Rob G, it did not significantly harm him
What could I say? I was havin' a fucked up day
Chill Rob G dismisses the situation as just one of those terrible, unlucky days
Stood up and took aim, my finger on the trigger
Chill Rob G stood up to face his attackers, with his finger on the trigger of his gun
I shouted "Now let me hear you say nigger!"
Chill Rob G provoked his attackers by demanding that they say a racial slur to his face
Well anyway, nobody spoke or went for broke
Despite the provocation, none of the attackers dared to confront Chill Rob G face-to-face
The place was all clouded up from gunsmoke
The room was filled with smoke from the gunfire
And everything got quiet, I don't buy it
Chill Rob G was suspicious of the sudden silence and lack of movement
Just a second ago we had a riot
The room was just filled with violence and noise, and now it is too silent
They must be plannin' attack or settin' a trap
Chill Rob G suspects that his attackers have not left and are planning to attack him again
Whatever the case you won't get this black
Chill Rob G declares that he will not be defeated or killed by his attackers
Now I'm on the edge and there's no denyin' it
Chill Rob G is extremely tense and nervous, and cannot deny the severity of the situation
Whatever the hell might work I'm tryin' it
Chill Rob G is willing to do whatever it takes to defend himself from his attackers
Thought I was a target that they could get right quick
Chill Rob G believed that he was an easy target for his attackers
But I ain't goin' out like no statistic
Chill Rob G refuses to become another statistic, or victim of violence
Another number, made me wonder
Chill Rob G is reminded of how many other black men are killed or oppressed by systemic racism and violence
How many other brothers they've put under
Chill Rob G reflects on the countless other black men who have been killed or injured by violence and discrimination
I sat in the dark real still for a long time
Chill Rob G sat in the dark, silent and alert, for a long time
Didn't make a sound 'cause I've got a strong mind
Chill Rob G remained silent and composed because he has mental strength and resilience
Made my way to the street, it was daybreak
Chill Rob G left his home and arrived outside as the sun was rising
Must've fallen asleep, but for Pete's sake
Chill Rob G realizes that he must have fallen asleep at some point during the ordeal, but is still shocked by the experience
I didn't see the enemy tryin' to put an end to me
Chill Rob G did not see his attackers as they tried to kill him
The night before, my finger trigger was sore
Chill Rob G's finger was sore from pulling the trigger on his gun many times the night before
I went in the house to get a fresh clip
Chill Rob G returned to his house to get more bullets for his gun
And then I woke up an' shit...
Chill Rob G reflects on the terrible nightmare that he just experienced, and is relieved that it was just a dream
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