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.
This is Canon Now
Czarface Lyrics
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What's up? (Czarface!)
Bottom line, I'm only human, that's the deal
I want powers but I'm not a superhero, so I steal
Yo, assemble your Avengers, if I want it, I'ma take it
Jacked Iron Man for his suit and left him Stark naked
See, I'm a kleptomaniac, the Prowler I confess
And I never freeze, I took the Earth from Black Panther
Left Asgard, ass out when I shoplifted Thor's hammer
I'm good for thieving like I'm Peter Quill even
Took his Walkman and jet, get out his (Czarface!) cassette
What should I do next? Something good? Something bad?
A bit of both? I Grand Theft Auto'd the Milano, it was close
Then I got the Quinjet, 'fore I was even in yet
Scott Lang couldn't hang, I chin-checked an insect
Thanos tried to take me out, he should've gone for the dome
That's a five finger discount for six stones, listen
What's up? (I'll call the police, do that)
What's up? (Steal)
Then I hit 'em off, I got the- (I'll call the police, do that)
If you doubt, my word, test me
Who's your favorite superhero (Batman, why?)
Well 'cause I be out in Gotham, I be robbin' him and robbin' Robin
Anyone can get it, when I pay them a visit
Hugh Jack' Wolverine for his claws 'fore they could stick (no)
Pacifist? Nah, put Danny Rand past the fist
I had to grip a couple shields, both caps and nicks
The cracks and bricks, gotta send a shout to Jack Kirby (Jack, Jack, Jack)
'Cause it's actually a jack (Jack) move and I jacked his shit
Yeah, my plan bulletproof like Luke Cage skin
And I left Deathstroke alone 'cause Deadpool robbed him
You seen the Fantastic Four, I didn't heard 'em
I just took every copy of every movie they made and burned 'em
Hey, Kevin Feige, well I got ya, listen real quick (Kevin?)
By the time you hear this, there better be this epic
Reed Richards, Sue Richards, Human Torch and Thing flick
Listen man, I steal, I'd even ride the Man of Steel
Flash thought I wanted cash, I just took a speed
So I was crazy fast when I jacked Gru for weed (well done)
Punisher ran his nine, Silver Surfer ran his shine
And dare I say Daredevil, I robbed his ass blind
Then I hit 'em off, I got the whole force
They look the other way and let the streets get chose
Then I hit 'em off (Black Panther)
Fou-fou-fours, they look the other way and let the streets get chose (whole city)
Then I hit 'em, then I hit 'em, then I hit 'em
Hey, what are you doing around this ice cream shop, donkey?
The song "This is Canon Now" by Czarface is a humorous take on the idea of stealing from superheroes. The lyrics describe the singer's kleptomania and his tendency to steal from some of the most powerful heroes in the Marvel universe. The track opens with the admission that the singer is only human and is therefore powerless, which leads him to steal from those who have powers. He lists a range of superheroes, such as Iron Man, Black Panther, and Thor, from whom he has stolen items, including their suits, hammers, and jetpacks. He also boasts of stealing from the Fantastic Four and robbing Daredevil, among other heroes.
The lyrics are presented in a humorous and light-hearted tone, poking fun at the idea of stealing from superheroes. The singer seems to be enjoying himself as he brags about his thefts, even when faced with the wrath of powerful villains like Thanos. The song highlights the idea that even the most powerful superheroes can be vulnerable to theft, and that anyone can be a victim.
Overall, the song is a playful and entertaining take on the world of superheroes, presenting a unique perspective on a world of characters that are often portrayed as invincible. The lyrics are cleverly written and delivered with a sense of humor that makes the track enjoyable to listen to.
Line by Line Meaning
Bottom line, I'm only human, that's the deal
Despite my desires to have superpowers, I am just an ordinary person.
I want powers but I'm not a superhero, so I steal
Since I cannot become a superhero, I have resorted to stealing to acquire abilities.
Yo, assemble your Avengers, if I want it, I'ma take it
If there is something that I desire, I will not hesitate to take it, even if it belongs to the Avengers.
Jacked Iron Man for his suit and left him Stark naked
I stole Iron Man's suit and left him without any clothes.
See, I'm a kleptomaniac, the Prowler I confess
I have an addiction to stealing, and I am confessing to my actions like the superhero Prowler.
I got sticky fingers like Spider-Man, so I don't rest
I steal so often that it's become a habit and I cannot stop, just like how Spider-Man's hands can cling to surfaces.
And I never freeze, I took the Earth from Black Panther
I am always on the move, and I have stolen the Earth from Black Panther.
Left Asgard, ass out when I shoplifted Thor's hammer
I stole Thor's hammer when he wasn't looking, and left Asgard vulnerable.
I'm good for thieving like I'm Peter Quill even
I am just as good at stealing as Peter Quill (Star-Lord) from Guardians of the Galaxy.
Took his Walkman and jet, get out his (Czarface!) cassette
I stole Peter Quill's Walkman and jet and removed his (Czarface!) cassette from it.
What should I do next? Something good? Something bad?
I am contemplating what to steal next and whether it should be something positive or negative.
A bit of both? I Grand Theft Auto'd the Milano, it was close
I decided to steal something that was both good and bad, which was the Milano spaceship from Guardians of the Galaxy, but it was a close call.
Then I got the Quinjet, 'fore I was even in yet
I stole the Quinjet so quickly that I took it before I was even supposed to be inside.
Scott Lang couldn't hang, I chin-checked an insect
Scott Lang (Ant-Man) was not able to keep up with my thievery, so I had to fight him.
Thanos tried to take me out, he should've gone for the dome
Thanos tried to stop me, but he should have aimed for my head to defeat me.
That's a five finger discount for six stones, listen
I stole the six Infinity Stones from Thanos, and I want everyone to know how impressive my thievery is.
Well 'cause I be out in Gotham, I be robbin' him and robbin' Robin
My favorite superhero is Batman, and I enjoy stealing from him and his sidekick Robin in Gotham City.
Anyone can get it, when I pay them a visit
I don't discriminate when it comes to stealing, anyone that I visit is at risk.
Hugh Jack' Wolverine for his claws 'fore they could stick (no)
I stole Wolverine's claws from actor Hugh Jackman before he could even use them (not really).
Pacifist? Nah, put Danny Rand past the fist
I am not deserving of the title 'pacifist' and I even stole from Danny Rand (Iron Fist) in a fight.
I had to grip a couple shields, both caps and nicks
I stole Captain America's and Nick Fury's shields by grappling them.
The cracks and bricks, gotta send a shout to Jack Kirby (Jack, Jack, Jack)
I stole so much that I left cracks and wreckage behind, and I acknowledge Jack Kirby for inspiring me (with a shout-out).
'Cause it's actually a jack (Jack) move and I jacked his shit
It's a clever heist that I executed on Jack Kirby, since the word 'jack' can means either 'shout-out' or 'steal'.
Yeah, my plan bulletproof like Luke Cage skin
My plan to steal is so well thought out and solid that it's impenetrable, like Luke Cage's skin.
And I left Deathstroke alone 'cause Deadpool robbed him
I chose not to steal from Deathstroke since he had already been robbed by Deadpool.
You seen the Fantastic Four, I didn't heard 'em
I stole so many copies of the Fantastic Four movies that I made sure that nobody could watch them anymore.
Hey, Kevin Feige, well I got ya, listen real quick (Kevin?)
I have stolen something from Kevin Feige, and I want him to know that he should listen to me.
By the time you hear this, there better be this epic
I am hoping that Kevin Feige will release an epic movie that I can steal after he hears this message.
Reed Richards, Sue Richards, Human Torch and Thing flick
I am hoping that the movie that Kevin Feige releases will be about the Fantastic Four characters Reed, Sue, Human Torch, and Thing.
Listen man, I steal, I'd even ride the Man of Steel
No object or person is safe from my thievery, even Superman himself.
Flash thought I wanted cash, I just took a speed
The Flash thought I wanted money, but I actually stole his speed instead.
So I was crazy fast when I jacked Gru for weed (well done)
I was so fast that I managed to steal weed from Gru from Despicable Me.
Punisher ran his nine, Silver Surfer ran his shine
Punisher tried to shoot me with a gun, and Silver Surfer tried to use his powers against me, but I still managed to steal from them.
And dare I say Daredevil, I robbed his ass blind
Even Daredevil, who is blind, could not stop me from stealing from him.
Hey, what are you doing around this ice cream shop, donkey?
The singer has abruptly switched topics and is now talking to a donkey that he has encountered near an ice cream shop.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Daniel Dumile, George Andrinopoulos, Jason Hunter, Seamus Ryan
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