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.
Mando Calrissian
Czarface Lyrics
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Yeah, man
Like I ordered two tacos, man, they gave me three
Super what? Super what?
Lets see how he likes this dose of super what? Super what?
It's carnival row out here, man
Czarface a été aperçu sur notre radar, volant au dessus des nuages
The kid frontin' like he did somethin'
Wig crushin' like we ain't got the pigs lustin'
You a bozo, clown, this ain't a kid function
I'm big lunchin', your lips bumpin'
So deadly with the craft, got me duckin' the witch huntin'
My fit's stuntin', your chicks in the whip crushin'
They fist pumpin', they've been lovin' your big cousin
It's nothin'
Natural element, rational, irrelevant
What he lacking in sentiment was stashed in the tenement
Sounds brash, so imminent you can hear death
Alas cheap cologne, cold swine, beer breath
You in there fresh, laugh, steer yes
Severe test passed, next corner veer left
Mask told, New York City mad cold
Whoop 'em like an ass though, scrapped in a man hole
Damn, yo
Yo, used to go Rambo
Now I don't start a fight, freeze him in Czarbonite
Mando, even when demand's low, commando
Space knight, that all right, Bill Mantlo
Anthro, light 'pology, a curly Lambo
Y'all use keys, I use a pen to make a van go
Y'all new low, selling fifty dollar features
My new low, white and blue to match my sneakers (yeah)
I get loose, swear on my name like Shih-Tzus
Flip truth like Cliff Booth when he whipped Bruce
CZARFACE
Here on the computer
Super what? Super what-what?
Remember to keep a mask, ninety-nine cents a cent
Keep a mask, keep a mask
Here comes Vader slashing with a saber
Here on the computer (DOOM)
Yeah, the whole mask thing
Punk can't slide from ground zero
(Czarface) Labeled a town hero
Or anything, he never took the mask off
In fact the same wrestler went to the White House
And put Jimmy Carter in a headlock with that mask on
He would go into the bank and cash his check with that mask on
Super what?
The lyrics to Czarface's song Mando Calrissian describe the fierce and unapologetic attitude of the group towards their enemies. The opening lines reference a previous encounter where the singer was given more than what he ordered, and sets a combative tone for the rest of the song. The following lines detail the group's martial prowess, referring to themselves as "big lunching" and their enemies as "bozos" and "clowns." The line "when their ribs touchin', you can get your crib rushed in" implies that their enemies will be physically attacked if they cross them.
The next segment of the song references a "natural element" that is "rational, irrelevant." This can be interpreted as a commentary on how the group's opponents see themselves as powerful and significant, but are ultimately unimportant in the grand scheme of things. The line "sounds brash, so imminent you can hear death" implies that the group is so powerful and menacing that their presence alone signals danger. The closing lines reference a mask, which is a recurring trope in both CZARFACE and MF DOOM's work, and suggest that the group will continue to thrive and conquer, regardless of what obstacles they face.
Line by Line Meaning
Like I ordered two tacos, man, they gave me three
Someone received an extra taco with their order
Super hot, super hot
Repetition of previous line
Lets see how he likes this dose of super hot, super hot
Challenging someone to handle something very hot
It's carnival row out here, man
There is a chaotic atmosphere
Czarface a été aperçu sur notre radar, volant au dessus des nuages
Czarface has been spotted on radar flying above the clouds (French for 'Czarface was seen on our radar flying above the clouds')
When their ribs touchin', you can get your crib rushed in
If someone is upset with you, they may come and cause trouble at your home
The kid frontin' like he did somethin'
Someone pretends they did something when they really did not
Wig crushin' like we ain't got the pigs lustin'
Police are pursuing someone with great enthusiasm
You a bozo, clown, this ain't a kid function
Insulting someone by calling them a clown or an idiot
I'm big lunchin', your lips bumpin'
Having a large meal while someone else is speaking their opinions
So deadly with the crab, got me duckin' the witch huntin'
Skillful with a fighting style, avoiding accusations
My fit's stuntin', your chicks in the whip crushin'
I look really good, and your women are impressed
They fist pumpin', they've been lovin' your big cousin
Your family members are enjoying spending time with mine
It's nothin'
It's not a big deal
Natural element, rational, irrelevant
Being practical is not useful in certain situations
What he lacking in sentiment was stashed in the tenement
Emotion that was not displayed is kept hidden in a place of residence
Sounds brash, so imminent you can hear death
Something is happening that is very risky and may result in death
Alas cheap cologne, cold swine, beer breath
The smell of someone who is not very hygienic
You in there fresh, laugh, steer yes
Feeling confident and ready
Severe test passed, next corner veer left
Overcoming an obstacle and moving in a particular direction
Mask told, New York City mad cold
Wearing a mask to conceal your identity because it's very cold outside
Whoop 'em might get mad scold, scrapped in a man hole
Getting into trouble and possibly fighting underground
Damn, yo
Exclamatory expression of frustration and/or disbelief
Yo, used to go Rambo
In the past, someone used to be very aggressive like the movie character John Rambo
Now I don't start a fight, freeze him in Zarbonite
Instead of getting into a fight, someone has learned to stop the person's actions altogether
Mando, even when demand's low, commando
Being able to take action when it is not popular to do so
Space night got 'em right, dude mad low
Having a lot of success and fame because of association with space
Anthro, light 'pology, a curly Lambo
Apologizing while appearing to be casual or unconcerned, and driving a particular type of car
Y'all use keys, I use a pen to make a van go
Being a writer and making a lot of money instead of working a traditional job
Y'all new low, selling fifty dollar features
Other people are happy to sell their work for cheap, but not me
My new low, white and blue to match my sneakers (yeah)
Taking pride in one's style and having specific matching colors
I get lose, word on my name like Shih-Tzus
Gossip and rumors spread quickly about me, like with a popular dog breed
Flip truth like Cliff Booth when he whipped Bruce
Being deceptive or convincing like the character Cliff Booth from the movie Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Here on the computer
Talking about being on the computer
Super hot, super hot, hot
Repetition of previous line
Remember to keep a mask, ninety-nine cents a cent
Encouraging others to wear a mask to protect themselves and others
Keep a mask, keep a mask
Repeating the importance of wearing a mask
Here comes Vader slashing with a saber
Referencing a character from Star Wars using their weapon
Here on the computer (DOOM)
Continuing to talk about being on the computer and referencing another artist, DOOM
Yeah, the whole mask thing
Referring to the importance of wearing a mask in reference to current events
Punk can't slide from ground zero
Someone cannot avoid consequences and will be held accountable
(CZARFACE) Labeled a town hero
Being considered heroic within one's community
Or anything, he never took the mask off
The wrestler always wore their mask and never revealed their true identity
In fact the same wrestler went to the White House
The wrestler even went to the White House
And put Jimmy Carter in a headlock with that mask on
The wrestler famously put the president of the United States in a headlock while still wearing their mask
He would go into the bank and cash his check with that mask on
The wrestler even wore their mask while conducting everyday business
Super hot
Repetition of previous line
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Daniel Dumile, George Andrinopoulos, Jason Hunter, Seamus Ryan
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