Their often politically-charged, culturally-introspective, and motivational lyrics find influence rooted in the early works of Nas, Public Enemy, Outkast and Common Sense. The production could be described as warm, soulful and organic -- born out of the school of producers that cite the likes of RZA, Pete Rock, Jay Dee, and DJ Premier. Cyne's "sound" is impacted by everything from Bad Brains to Krautrock, from Camp Lo to Kate Bush – it's a hybrid of emotional, historical, and challenging influences.
The group's debut release was a 12" entitled "African Elephants," released in 2001. Cyne has since released a number of EPs, singles, and two critically well-received albums. They have also collaborated on projects with internationally acclaimed artists Daedelus, Four Tet and Nujabes.
With previously released albums on Botanica Del Jibaro, P-Vine and City Centre Offices, Cyne has created a reputation as artists that stay true to the lyrical power and gritty cut-and-paste aesthetic of classic hip hop while managing to explore new sonic territory.
Steady
Cyne Lyrics
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I'm gettin' bottles of water and matches cause it's hazardous
Immaculate hate
And Montagues versus the Capulets
Rooming generations and nations are goin' at it
I'm on the frontlines of these perilous times
Confusion blinds the minds of world leaders we need a sign
A ray of hope through this dark cloud of injustice
Jewel encrusted greed feeds apocalypse
Can't you see the blips on the radar
Missile hits
Overconfident
War strategists became the catalysts
Angry capitalists
The stock market's bastard
Gotta get it ready my body is so steady
Heart heavy from living so long in these last days
Crusades(?) itself
Gotta sellin' ourselves short
Gotta abort lifestyles and into something more
We let the mic breathe
Like to dyin' breeds
In need we feed words that breed hope
Maneuver past the greed indeed
We made the eagle fly
We made freedom cry by watching them try to see 'em in the eye
Fuckin' alibi
We was there
On the balcony
The shots blare
My vision was scarred
But we still here
Something for the people y'all
Do you remember when Martin had a dream and Bobby had a regiment
The severed and the struggle's on
My thoughts are settlin'
I gotta play the part ain't no other role I'm better in
Words are better than revolutionary medicine
I took one pill and the shit was on ever since
I'm trying to keep an open mind in the wilderness
I hold a sign 'Wisdom is War', and it's scopin my
Old demise, put me on
To wisdom's price list
The fight opposite the whirlwind till your lifeless
Look, the game plan's to defeat the man
Fuck tryin' to beat the man
I'd have the gate seized and to freedom planned
Get out the people if you're tryin to soothe the pain but if not, move over cause I'm tryin to see change, (for real)
It's the raven that never came
Back to the ark hangin' out with the viper at the garden of eden that angered the God
Show who you really are
Moon eclipsin' the star
Precise one reborn scorned by human flaws
So who is this saying that money is bliss?
Your logic will miss
You and the devil about to kiss
I dismiss motherfuckers leading our brothers through streets and gutters
Overflowing for tears for my mother's that fall
As they witness the death of they children
Why do you lie when realize they
Fell victim to American nightmare
Daring to dream things ain't never what they seem, can we ever redeem?
Hold on to old principles and still remain sensible
Analog heart became digital
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The lyrics of CYNE's "Steady" focus on the chaos and destruction caused by the ongoing wars and conflicts in the world and the need for a change. The first verse talks about the imminent danger posed by the world's water resources and the need to be prepared for the disastrous consequences. The line "Immaculate hate and Montagues versus the Capulets" is a reference to the famous Shakespearean play 'Romeo and Juliet' and implies the ongoing wars between groups and nations that have lasted for generations. The singer also expresses frustration with the "city built out of gold & lusting" which feeds on greed and ultimately brings about an apocalypse. The second verse talks about the need to stay steady and compassionate amidst chaos, to ignore false leaders and focus on wisdom and truth. The lyrics mention cultural icons like Martin Luther King Jr. and Bobby Kennedy to emphasize that the fight against oppression and injustice has been going on for a long time and will continue until real change is achieved.
Overall, the song speaks of the need for people to stay calm, focused, and united in their fight against injustice and oppression. It emphasizes that the fight is ongoing and that everyone should keep striving for a better future for all.
Contributed by Julian L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@keiffactory
Cyne is that one group that grows old, you forget about them, and hear either First Person or this song for the first time in years after you forgot about them, and makes you shed tears
@LeaveMeTfAloneStupid
+To Catch a Predator yeah i remember when i first heard dj khaled say another one, then i came back an hour later and i literally cried because it was so emotional
@jnzed94
Jay never forget.
@palmer491
Why is this so accurate
@MrSturdystratus
Yasir just jammed this one again tonight. 1.29.19 God bless ya'll stay up
@Mpanagiotopoulos
Couldn't agree more.I'm listening to it for the first time after almost 10 years and all the memories just blew in my mind.Nostalgia...
@SonnyDelight
"Hold on to old principles and still remain sensible, analog hearts became digital." So true nowadays
@SewDough
Come back 4 years later.. Still see people commenting daily. Makes you feel like Hip Hop survived. RIP Nujabes, Big Ups to Cise.
@surafelf
10 years later
@swornmedia8398
@Surafel Fekadu FUCK I'M OLD.