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.
Nightcrawler
Czarface Lyrics
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This song call it Jack Herer, cause a hit strong
Fist pump, Rebel on the set make your bitch jump
Doubt me get in line, cause the list long
Scandalous tight Nixon
Mellow in your face, like the Knicks on
Dick long, gripped in the pits with my wits on
Low quick, short wick on a lit bomb
I transform to a beast, call me Predacon
Upper echelon, that can rap 'til he dead and gone
Was an ex-con, now I get my checks on
Now a nigga's alright, like I'm never wrong
Headstrong, stepping through a present-day Lebanon
Like Marvin, I get it on, Rebel gone set it off
Then I jet set where the weather's warm
Listen, I'm a visionary, killing this, I'm stealing this
Hang with a gang that's villainous
Building this from the ground up, turn the sound up
Launch a round, lay the beat down, like a Dillinger
The handgun, can't come close, I'm a phantom
Your brand ain't a movement and your jam ain't an anthem
Tantrum, crying bitch [?] your dying wish
I'm a genie, that'll grant that shit, I insist
Fly shit, shrunken little sweater, yeah we tighten it
Tight kicks, flow holy water, like Christ spit
Ice pick, swing that mother-fucker like a night stick
Prisoners, tie son up, that Iron Mike shit
Listeners, take a deep breath I mean I'm recessed
ES, mint issue one, you the re-press
Refresh your funny style, you should redress
Speak less, what's a Braveheart with a weak chest?
A knock-out blow, he's down for the count
A knock-out blow, he's down for the count
A knock-out blow, he's down for the count
Listen to this
Listen to this
I spit bomb, kill 'em softly with this song
Click strong, this ain't nothing like a chick song
Big John, in the shower with a big blonde
Switch on the power, little sour in the big bong
I'm big, homes, y'all ain't living 'til you live long
Big-boned honey, trying to keep me in the friend zone
I touch down, try and put it in her end-zone
Pimp on, then I dip on her, like I'm Jim Jones
Yes y'all heard the rest, who the best, y'all?
You slept off, I'm a threat, what you rep, dog?
Respect, dog, here's a bone: go and fetch, dog
Mr. Method, my favorite letter is f, y'all (ha)
As I continue where we left off
Next off the list, another hater is checked off
Get lost you trick, check boss, or bet's off
More music and less talk, I'm talking about
I walk down the street people look at me and say
Who the hell are you I'm just an average Joe
Dr Yorgo, the EQ on this will make Czarface's brain bleed
He'll become so enraged, he'll self destruct(cackles)
Don't be so foolish, you oaf
I knew Suckface would be stupid enough to surface again
Sir, it's Czar and they love him, because he's a hero
Well, every hero needs a villain
The lyrics to Czarface's song "Nightcrawler" are a blend of boastful rhymes and clever wordplay that showcases the rapping prowess of the group's members. The opening lines, "No need to adjust your system / This song call it Jack Herer, cause a hit strong" refer to the powerful effects of the cannabis strain Jack Herer, which is known for its potent high. The chorus, "A knock-out blow, he's down for the count" reinforces the idea that Czarface is a force to be reckoned with in the rap game.
The verses contain a variety of pop culture references, including former US President Richard Nixon and the New York Knicks basketball team. The line "I transform to a beast, call me Predacon" references the Transformers franchise, specifically the character of Predacon. The lyrics also touch on themes of rebellion and self-improvement; the line "Was an ex-con, now I get my checks on" suggests that the singer has overcome adversity to achieve success.
Overall, the lyrics to "Nightcrawler" are an entertaining and engaging display of lyrical skill and personality that capture the essence of the Czarface group.
Line by Line Meaning
No need to adjust your system
This song is going to be intense, so don't think there's anything wrong with your speaker system
This song call it Jack Herer, cause a hit strong
This song is powerful and can pack a punch like the strain of marijuana Jack Herer
Fist pump, Rebel on the set make your bitch jump
The beat is so good, it'll make you fist pump and the rebel rapper will get your girl jumping
Doubt me get in line, cause the list long
If you doubt the rapper, join the long line of other doubters
Scandalous tight Nixon
The rapper is as tight as the scandalous former U.S. President Nixon
Mellow in your face, like the Knicks on
Despite being tight, the rapper has a calm demeanor like the New York Knicks during the '90s
Dick long, gripped in the pits with my wits on
The rapper is confident with his long list of skills in a dangerous situation
Low quick, short wick on a lit bomb
The rapper is fast at handling a dangerous situation with a short fuse
Better strong any record Inspectah on
The rapper is stronger than any recording artist, even someone as strong as Inspectah Deck
I transform to a beast, call me Predacon
The rapper can transform into a fierce beast like Predacon
Upper echelon, that can rap 'til he dead and gone
The rapper is at the top level and can rap until he passes away
Was an ex-con, now I get my checks on
The rapper was a former convict, but now he's making money through his music
Now a nigga's alright, like I'm never wrong
The rapper is doing well for himself and feels like he's never wrong
Headstrong, stepping through a present-day Lebanon
The rapper is confident and walking through a dangerous situation like present-day Lebanon
Like Marvin, I get it on, Rebel gone set it off
The rapper is like Marvin Gaye, getting it on, and the rebel rapper will set things off
Then I jet set where the weather's warm
The rapper is going to leave the current environment and go where it's warm and comfortable
Listen, I'm a visionary, killing this, I'm stealing this
The rapper is a visionary, killing and stealing the game
Hang with a gang that's villainous
The rapper hangs with a sinister group of people
Building this from the ground up, turn the sound up
The rapper is building his career from the ground up, and wants the listeners to turn up the music
Launch a round, lay the beat down, like a Dillinger
The rapper is launching a round of lyrics and laying down the sick beat like the criminal Dillinger
The handgun, can't come close, I'm a phantom
The rapper is like a phantom or ghost, so close, yet the enemy can't catch him or hurt him
Your brand ain't a movement and your jam ain't an anthem
The rapper is saying another person's brand will never be a movement, and their song will never be an anthem
Tantrum, crying bitch [?] your dying wish
The rapper is calling out someone for throwing a tantrum, suggesting their dying wish is to be remembered as a crybaby
I'm a genie, that'll grant that shit, I insist
The rapper is like a genie and can grant that person's wish, but he insists on calling them out for the tantrum
Fly shit, shrunken little sweater, yeah we tighten it
The rapper is wearing tight fly clothes, and especially a small sweater
Tight kicks, flow holy water, like Christ spit
The rapper's flow is as pure and holy as water, just like the words that came out of Jesus Christ's mouth
Ice pick, swing that mother-fucker like a night stick
The rapper is swinging an ice pick like a police officer does with their night stick
Prisoners, tie son up, that Iron Mike shit
The rapper is restraining someone like a prisoner, like the boxing icon Iron Mike Tyson
Listeners, take a deep breath I mean I'm recessed
The rapper is suggesting the listeners should take a deep breath because he's taking a break or a recess from the intense lyrics
ES, mint issue one, you the re-press
The rapper is calling out someone for being a repressed, boring version of himself
Refresh your funny style, you should redress
The rapper is calling out someone to change their style and dress in something fresher and funnier
Speak less, what's a Braveheart with a weak chest?
The rapper is saying to speak less if you're going to be a Braveheart with a weak chest or no bravery at all
A knock-out blow, he's down for the count
This line is repeated three times as a warning to anyone that's about to face the rapper - they may be knocked out for the count
I spit bomb, kill 'em softly with this song
The rapper is warning that he's about to spit some explosive lyrics, killing the competition softly with his song
Click strong, this ain't nothing like a chick song
The song is not weak and should not be compared to a 'chick song'
Big John, in the shower with a big blonde
The rapper is suggesting having a good time with a big blonde in the shower, possibly referencing the classic song 'Big Bad John'
Switch on the power, little sour in the big bong
The rapper is switching on the power and getting a little high with a big bong
I'm big, homes, y'all ain't living 'til you live long
The rapper is big and wants everyone to live on for as long as possible
Big-boned honey, trying to keep me in the friend zone
The rapper is affirming a large-framed woman is trying to keep him in the 'friend zone'
I touch down, try and put it in her end-zone
The rapper is saying he's going for the touchdown by trying to make a move on the woman he mentioned earlier
Pimp on, then I dip on her, like I'm Jim Jones
The rapper is acting like a pimp by getting with the woman, then leaving her behind like the notorious cult leader Jim Jones
Yes y'all heard the rest, who the best, y'all?
The rapper is asking the listeners who is the best after they've heard everything so far
You slept off, I'm a threat, what you rep, dog?
The rapper is warning that someone's sleeping on him and he's a threat, asking what they're trying to represent
Respect, dog, here's a bone: go and fetch, dog
The rapper is saying he deserves respect, and provides an insult to the person to go and 'fetch' something like a dog
Mr. Method, my favorite letter is f, y'all (ha)
The rapper is referring to himself as 'Mr. Method', and jokingly says his favorite letter is 'f'
As I continue where we left off
The rapper is continuing from where he last left off, possibly from a previous song or verse
Next off the list, another hater is checked off
The rapper is saying he's checking another hater off his list
Get lost you trick, check boss, or bet's off
The rapper is telling someone to get lost, and will cancel a bet or something else if they don't comply
More music and less talk, I'm talking about
The rapper wants more music and less talk, suggesting the song is coming to an end
I walk down the street people look at me and say
The following lines are from a sample, not the rapper himself
Who the hell are you I'm just an average Joe
The sample is saying people ask who he is, to which he replies that he's just an average guy
Dr Yorgo, the EQ on this will make Czarface's brain bleed
This line is from a soundbite and refers to someone named Dr. Yorgo trying to inflict pain on Czarface through music
He'll become so enraged, he'll self destruct(cackles)
The soundbite is saying Czarface will become so mad, he'll self-destruct
Don't be so foolish, you oaf
Another soundbite saying not to be foolish
I knew Suckface would be stupid enough to surface again
The soundbite is calling someone 'Suckface', and suggesting they're stupid for coming back again
Sir, it's Czar and they love him, because he's a hero
Another soundbite is correcting someone by saying the artist's name is Czarface, and fans love him because he's a hero
Well, every hero needs a villain
The soundbite finishes with a classic line that every hero needs a villain
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jason Hunter
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