Inspectah Deck told Paul Meara of HipHopDX in February 2013, that the album had no goals, but to "create something worth listening to". Inspectah Deck had worked with 7L & Esoteric on tour and two previous tracks, the duo's song "Speaking Real Words" from the 2001 album The Soul Purpose and "12th Chamber" from their 2010 album 1212. Esoteric spoke of the album's origin as fun between friends, which ultimately led to a character that represented all three members.
They released their acclaimed debut studio album, Czarface, February 19, 2013. The album was followed by Every Hero Needs a Villain in 2015 and A Fistful of Peril in 2016, both of which were also praised by critics.
Badness of Madness
Czarface Lyrics
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I don't remember what the fuck
But yo
I said
I'm nicer than the good Samaritan
I make it rain, no wax but like a tribal African
Got a call from my tall Spanish friend (ooh)
Nah, the smoke's not loud, it's obnoxious
I spit cyber-hot shit to fry your fiber-optics
Watch this magic trick
Quickly cut this bitch in half
Then walk off colder than a winter draft
Ask Mulder and Scully, Deck's style X-File
Extra-terrestrial, wow
Alien flow, cooler, super-Saiyan blow
Reppin' the mighty Wu Clan
Handin' out ass-whoopins on a group plan
So call me Mr. CZARFACE
More action than the fight scene, the shootout, and the car chase
Spoken word on 'em, right?
Villain gone haywire
Hey liar, don't cry wolf, say fire
Pray higher
Old guy'll stay by ya
The outcome cost more than what you paid prior
Turbulence from circumstance
Quite perceptive
Do his dance, moment he turned and glanced
It's worth a thousand words
Cowards die a thousand deaths
Talent's fresh, so pay up with a pound of flesh
Now the test like cops barged in and found the mess
Outcome critical
Lay down in the ground and rest
Wake up in a million years
Still here with his Villain peers
Hittin' gears for another pill and beers
Me and Jorgito crack a joke, and still in tears
Guess God is a comedian
While the poor get devoured in the jaws of greedy men
Whose daughter's out dancin' to techno and BDM
Sell soul? Heck no
Sucker, 'til we meet again
Saga of the Villain
Brand new chapters
Do amass new billions
Barf krill on masses and rose-gold pavilions
Rare form of integrity
Oughta draw gazillions
All in they feelin's
Hatin' gets you nowhere
Go home, practice one-two checks
Oh yeah, word
Okay alright yo
You brought a knife to a gunfight
Yeah well I would do that and stab the shooter
Bruh sunlight
Tadada
I'm bank of rehab
No secrecy, I'm seekin' treatment
For beating MCs repeatedly
You petty locals
Made for soft shit like Kenny Chesney vocals
Mine are more like Reggie Noble's
Yeah, I'm up in this bitch with Fonzarelli
Leave MCs ate, Eazy, no Compton deli
Oh boy we in here like Chris Mullin'
I'mma do a heel turn and kick your fuckin' skull in
And walk away spittin poetry like Countee Cullen
I'm the one true king of this one-two thing
The way I kick bars and darts
You'd think I mixed Marshall's art with mixed martial arts
In the song "Badness of Madness" by Czarface, the lyrics present a mix of bravado and reflection on the nature of being a "villain". The song begins with a boastful claim of being "nicer than the good Samaritan" and using imagery of making it rain like a tribal African. The lyrics continue to assert the rapper's dominance in the rap game, with references to sci-fi and action movies. However, the lyrics take a turn towards a more somber tone towards the end when they discuss the idea that "God is a comedian" and that the poor are devoured by the greedy. The lyrics seem to be grappling with the idea of what it means to be a villain in a world where the lines between good and bad can be blurred. The lyrics ultimately suggest that the rapper takes pride in being a "villain" despite the societal condemnation that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm nicer than the good Samaritan
I am a kind and caring person
I make it rain, no wax but like a tribal African
I am rich and give out money generously
Got a call from my tall Spanish friend (ooh)
I received a phone call from a Spanish friend who is tall
Rugburn city, and now my knees need bandagin'
I got rug burn so bad that I need a bandage for my knees
Nah, the smoke's not loud, it's obnoxious
The smoke is not just noticeable, it is unpleasant
I spit cyber-hot shit to fry your fiber-optics
I rap so well that it can damage your electronic devices
Watch this magic trick
I am about to perform a magic trick
Quickly cut this bitch in half
I am performing a magic trick of cutting a person in half
Then walk off colder than a winter draft
I will leave the scene feeling indifferent and unbothered
Ask Mulder and Scully, Deck's style X-File
My style of rapping is like an X-File that could be investigated by Mulder and Scully
Extra-terrestrial, wow
My rap style is out of this world and extraordinary
Alien flow, cooler, super-Saiyan blow
My rapping is so cool that it is from another world and hits hard like a famous anime character's attack
Reppin' the mighty Wu Clan
I am proudly representing the Wu-Tang Clan, which is known for their skills in rap
Handin' out ass-whoopins on a group plan
I am beating up people with my squad
So call me Mr. CZARFACE
My name is Mr. CZARFACE
More action than the fight scene, the shootout, and the car chase
I am more exciting and intense than any action scene in movies
Villain gone haywire
A bad person is acting recklessly
Hey liar, don't cry wolf, say fire
Do not lie about a situation where people need help
Old guy'll stay by ya
An older person will remain loyal and helpful to you
The outcome cost more than what you paid prior
The results of your actions will be more expensive than what you invested
Turbulence from circumstance
Trouble arises due to situations happening outside of one's control
Quite perceptive
Very aware and observant
Do his dance, moment he turned and glanced
Someone turns and looks while they are celebrating
It's worth a thousand words
A situation can have a lot of meaning
Cowards die a thousand deaths
People who are afraid or weak-minded suffer more
Talent's fresh, so pay up with a pound of flesh
I am skilled, so give me something worthy in exchange
Now the test like cops barged in and found the mess
The situation is like when the police arrive at a crime scene
Outcome critical
The consequences are dire
Lay down in the ground and rest
Die and find peace
Wake up in a million years
Find yourself in the far future
Still here with his Villain peers
The bad people are still around
Hittin' gears for another pill and beers
I am driving fast and getting drunk and high
Me and Jorgito crack a joke, and still in tears
I enjoy joking around with my friend Jorgito
Guess God is a comedian
God has a sense of humor
While the poor get devoured in the jaws of greedy men
The rich people take advantage of the poor
Whose daughter's out dancin' to techno and BDM
The daughter of a wealthy person is listening to electronic dance music
Sell soul? Heck no
I will not give up my values and beliefs for money or success
Sucker, 'til we meet again
Goodbye, fool. We'll see each other later
Saga of the Villain
The story of the bad guy
Brand new chapters
New sections of the story
Do amass new billions
They are gathering a huge amount of money
Barf krill on masses and rose-gold pavilions
They are puking on the people and fancy buildings
Rare form of integrity
They have an unusual level of honesty and ethical behavior
Oughta draw gazillions
This honesty will attract a lot of people and money
All in their feelin's
Those listening to this story are getting emotional
Hatin' gets you nowhere
Being negative does not help you succeed
Go home, practice one-two checks
Go back to basics and work on your skills
You brought a knife to a gunfight
You are not prepared for a tough situation
Yeah well I would do that and stab the shooter
I would be prepared to fight back and defeat the enemy even with a disadvantage
Bruh sunlight
This is an interjection meant to show the writer's surprise or admiration
I'm bank of rehab
I can afford to attend rehab
No secrecy, I'm seekin' treatment
I am not hiding that I am getting treatment for my problems
For beating MCs repeatedly
I am seeking treatment for my addiction to beating other rappers
You petty locals
You are small-minded and insignificant
Made for soft shit like Kenny Chesney vocals
You are only suitable for listening to country music
Mine are more like Reggie Noble's
My musical taste is more like Reggie Noble's, a rapper known for his raw and aggressive style
Yeah, I'm up in this bitch with Fonzarelli
I am here with someone who is cool and popular, like Arthur Fonzarelli from the TV show Happy Days
Leave MCs ate, Eazy, no Compton deli
I will defeat rappers so easily, it's like I'm not even trying
Oh boy we in here like Chris Mullin'
We are here and ready to perform, like the basketball player Chris Mullin
I'mma do a heel turn and kick your fuckin' skull in
I am going to turn around and attack you aggressively
And walk away spittin poetry like Countee Cullen
I will leave the scene and express myself creatively, like the poet Countee Cullen
I'm the one true king of this one-two thing
I am the best at rapping
The way I kick bars and darts
I can rap really well and impressively
You'd think I mixed Marshall's art with mixed martial arts
My style of rapping is as good as combining Eminem's musical talent with martial arts skills
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Written by: Jason Hunter, George Andrinopolous, Seamus Ryan, Daniel Dumile
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