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.
Forever People
Czarface Lyrics
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I put baby paw in the dirt like puppy tracks, yo
I was runnin' up in sacks slow
Haunted mind, now I'm on another plateau
My entrance, fly Benzes
Knives, wrenches
I fight in trenches, you hide behind fences
And ride benches
My mind's bright, yours is dense like Mike Pence's
I amplify the five senses
So ahead of my time, I don't speak in the right tenses
Big headed, better try the wide lenses
Quite pretentious
Bar fight, my mic got a life sentence
Don't lose your cool or show your cards too early
Or it could be a close call like New York / New Jersey
I always had a soft spot for chicks who talk dirty
Party on your block? Goin' 7:30
Ah, all you new aspiring artists wish in the wind
Again any secret agents is listenin' in
Best bet, mind your neck, go and find the check
Time for wreck
Move over a smidgin, to avoid collision
Villain one truth won't argue no religion or promote no division
Big bitches like prison
Never fall victim to indecision or no bogus inhibition
One world government
Me say one world love for shit
Or one girl shovin' it, lovin' it, big butt keep on rubbin' it
Hotter than an oven gets
Some rappers is fake prophets, tryna pull a fast one
Caught on quick though, remember from the last one
Stay invent, this chain event, Olympian
Readin' Corinthians, in the whip a pimp be in
Dear god, it's
Dear god, it's
Fireman I throw flames
Like I'm in the arcade with no change
I ain't playin' no games
I'm an animal, they let me off the chain
Still ride the underground railroad, can't afford the train
Somebody tell the label exec
"Don't forget, there's penalties and fees when you late with the check"
Matter fact take the payment in cash, I stay woke
Like seven cups of coffee, straight out the bag
That's some hard shit
Sharp like the razor top and brick
Get the party lit
Lush get crushed like cigar split
Feel it through your spine, I'm the sickest you'll find
I display more marvelous art than Guggenheim
No words can define me buddy
My previous work is under research and scientist study
Code name: prototype
Bet the DOOM vs. Czarface album have 'em open like a photo light
Dear god, it's
Dear god, it's
So easy
The song "Forever People" by Czarface showcases vivid and complex wordplay by the group's members Inspectah Deck, 7L, and Esoteric. The opening lines of the song are a clever metaphor that compares the singer to a puppy leaving tracks in the dirt. The lyrics then go on to express the individuality and strength of the singer, declaring that they are not afraid to fight in the trenches and that their mind is far ahead of others. This is followed by a warning to keep your cool and stay cautious before making a move. The verse ends with a declaration of self-confidence and an assertion that the singer will never fall victim to indecision.
The second verse begins with a fiery declaration of skill and strength, comparing the singer to a fireman throwing flames. The singer then establishes their resilience by stating that they still ride the underground railroad, a symbol of the historical civil rights movement, even though they cannot afford the train. This is followed by a commentary on the music industry and the necessity of getting paid, and a declaration of the singer's genius, which they suggest is being studied by scientists.
Overall, the song is an impressive display of the group's lyrical ability, utilizing complex metaphors and internal rhyming to create a vivid image of the singer's confidence and strength.
Line by Line Meaning
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Advise to educate oneself with truth and knowledge
I put baby paw in the dirt like puppy tracks, yo
Analogizes his effortless movements to a playful puppy
I was runnin' up in sacks slow
Admits to a previous drug addiction
Haunted mind, now I'm on another plateau
Overcame his internal struggles and has reached a new level of success
My entrance, fly Benzes
Boasts of his luxurious car collection
Knives, wrenches
List of weapons he carries for protection
Hotlines and suicide preventions
Indicates that his music can be therapeutic for those struggling with mental health issues
I fight in trenches, you hide behind fences
Highlights his willingness to face challenges head-on
And ride benches
Mockingly refers to those who avoid confrontation or action
My mind's bright, yours is dense like Mike Pence's
Compares his intelligence to that of Mike Pence's lack of it
I amplify the five senses
Boasts of being intuitive and perceptive
So ahead of my time, I don't speak in the right tenses
Claims to be so avant-garde that his language hasn't caught up yet
Big headed, better try the wide lenses
Suggests that he's too big and talented to be contained
Quite pretentious
Acknowledges that he may come across as arrogant
Bar fight, my mic got a life sentence
The memory of a bar fight is strongly associated with his mic/rap career
Don't lose your cool or show your cards too early
Advice on maintaining composure and strategy
Or it could be a close call like New York / New Jersey
Uses location reference to imply danger, risk, or a narrow escape
I always had a soft spot for chicks who talk dirty
Likes women who are unapologetically honest and outspoken
Party on your block? Goin' 7:30
Plans to party at a specific time and place
Ah, all you new aspiring artists wish in the wind
Advises new artists not to rely on wishful thinking, but to put in the hard work
Again any secret agents is listenin' in
Humorously references espionage and surveillance
Best bet, mind your neck, go and find the check
Suggests a practical approach to pursuing financial success
Time for wreck
Time for destruction or domination
Move over a smidgin, to avoid collision
Advises others to make space and avoid conflict
Villain one truth won't argue no religion or promote no division
Claims to uphold peace and acceptance when it comes to religion and diversity
Big bitches like prison
Draws an analogy between big and intimidating women to prison
Never fall victim to indecision or no bogus inhibition
Urges never to be held back by doubt or irrational fear
One world government
Suggests a utopian view of global governance
Me say one world love for shit
Proposes a positive message of unity and love
Or one girl shovin' it, lovin' it, big butt keep on rubbin' it
Humorously adds a sexual reference to his positive message
Hotter than an oven gets
Compares himself to something hot and intense
Some rappers is fake prophets, tryna pull a fast one
Calls out other rappers who pretend to be inspirational
Caught on quick though, remember from the last one
Refers to an earlier incident where he avoided a similar deception
Stay invent, this chain event, Olympian
Encourages creativity and associates it with athletic proficiency
Readin' Corinthians, in the whip a pimp be in
Humorously describes himself as a well-read pimp while driving around
Dear god, it's
Repeating this phrase sets a serious and somber tone
Fireman I throw flames
Describes his rapping ability as fiery
Like I'm in the arcade with no change
Draws an analogy between his rapping and a game that requires skill and precision
I ain't playin' no games
Asserts that he is serious and committed
I'm an animal, they let me off the chain
Asserts his wild and untamed nature, and the freedom he feels as a result
Still ride the underground railroad, can't afford the train
Uses a historic metaphor to describe his continued struggle to find success despite limited resources
Somebody tell the label exec
Addresses a music business executive, perhaps to complain or request a payment
"Don't forget, there's penalties and fees when you late with the check"
Warns of the consequences of not paying on time
Matter fact take the payment in cash, I stay woke
Preferably wants cash for payment to avoid any future discrepancies
Like seven cups of coffee, straight out the bag
Compares his energy level to the intense jolt provided by drinking coffee
That's some hard shit
Describes his life and art as tough or difficult
Sharp like the razor top and brick
Uses sharp objects to describe his rapping skills
Get the party lit
Encourages excitement and celebration
Lush get crushed like cigar split
Suggests that his competitors or detractors will be eliminated or defeated
Feel it through your spine, I'm the sickest you'll find
Claims to be the best and most impactful rapper
I display more marvelous art than Guggenheim
Compares himself to the famous art museum by saying that he creates better art
No words can define me buddy
Claims that he is indescribable
My previous work is under research and scientist study
Claims that his previous music has been critically analyzed to great extent
Code name: prototype
Refers humorously to himself as the perfect example of a rapper
Bet the DOOM vs. Czarface album have 'em open like a photo light
Claims that his upcoming album featuring DOOM will be a huge hit and will receive great reception
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jason Hunter, Daniel Dumile, George Andrinopolous, Seamus Ryan
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