DJ Jazzy Jeff, along with contributions from well-known producers James Poyser, Pete Kuzma and Démien DeSandies, has created an experience that music lovers have long awaited. Yet, those not as well versed in the genre will appreciate these soulful treats just the same. We are already familiar with the success of Jeff's past work with heavy-hitters Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild and Floetry. And his work with the Toronto songbird, Ayah, will be no exception.
Ayah, who is a success in her own right, has already garnered a grass roots fan base of her own with the release of her last two projects, Problem Woman and 4:15. And her most recent release of the When it Comes to You single and short film is continuing to make headway. Having worked with respected MCs like Freeway, Mac Miller, Elzhi and Skyzoo, Ayah is no stranger to hip-hop either. This makes Jeff's jazzy production and classic hip-hop sound the perfect complement for Ayah's full and melodic vocals.
With Back for More, fans should expect nothing less than greatness from soul music’s hottest new collaborators. Notable tracks on the project include the soulful tune, Make It Last and title track, Back for More, with its feel good party vibe. Listeners will also witness Ayah’s versatility in the already popular single, Notorious. Ayah unveils her inner b-girl and lyrical flair in this hip-hop banger.
Baby
DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah Lyrics
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A worldwide show
Now here's the intro
The torch is lit and now the gun is pointed
Prepare for the world's best to be anointed
On the field of dreams hopes and passion
Some will manifest while some get smashed in
To smithereens now who's the best teamPOW!
There goes the gun now run
Out the blocks now who's the perpetrators
Time to zip through to the real gladiators
Your soul's possessed by Hercules
Barcelona's now ancient Rome
And there ain't no stopping no turning back
No giving up and no cutting slack
The spirit of Zeus is loose
Feel the fire
Taking us higher higher
Higher baby get up a little higher
Push a little harder a little bit faster
-Repeat-
Boom
In your face now take that
Get on track or ya best step back
Don't come here trying to moan and groan
If you ain't stone well then ya best go home
Oops watch out look out here comes another one
Bang
He wasn't quite ready son
Coming hard is a must
Cause you come soft you get crushedThis ain't no time nor place for the weak
Certain defeat meets the mob of a meet
A colosseum in streets it's the same
A battle to see who wears the gold chain
Win or lose it's how you play it they tell me
But you ask me I want the G-O-L-D
Three winners but my desire
Is to do a little lower and I'll be the one that's
Higher baby get up a little higher
Push a little harder a little bit faster
Michael Jordan
Get up a little higher
Scottie Pippen
Get up a little higher
Mr. Robinson
Get up a little higher
Charles Barkley
Get up a little higher
Magic Johnson
Get up a little higher
Larry Bird
Get up a little higher
Patrick Ewing
Get up a little higher
Chris Mullin
Get up a little higher
Karl Malone
Get up a little higher
John Stockton
Get up a little higher
Clyde Drexler
Get up a little higher
Christean Lattener
Get up a little higher
Barcelona
Get up a little higher
Barcelona
Get up a little higher
Barcelona
Get up a little higher
The lyrics to DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah's song "Baby" take on the form of a motivational speech, preparing the listener for a worldwide competition. The song starts with a countdown and then introduces the "best" and "anointed" competitors preparing to compete on the "field of dreams." Some will come out victorious while others will falter, but the gladiators will keep on pushing towards victory with the spirit of Zeus on their side. The lyrics name-drop various basketball legends as an example of those who have pushed themselves to succeed, including Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley, before once again calling for listeners to aim to go "higher, baby get up a little higher."
The overall message of the song is one of perseverance, pushing through the struggles that come along with competition and aiming to be the best. The reference to ancient Rome and the Colosseum adds a level of grandeur and intensity to the lyrics, as if the competition being spoken about is not just a game, but a life or death situation.
Line by Line Meaning
On your mark get set and now go
It's time to start and begin the competition
A worldwide show
This is a global competition
Now here's the intro
It's time for the opening ceremony
The torch is lit and now the gun is pointed
The competition is starting and it's serious
Prepare for the world's best to be anointed
The best competitors will be recognized
On the field of dreams hopes and passion
This is a place to fulfill your dreams and ambitions
Some will manifest while some get smashed in
Some will succeed while others will fail
To smithereens now who's the best team
Who will emerge victorious?
POW! There goes the gun now run
The competition is beginning and you need to move fast
Out the blocks now who's the perpetrators
Who will be the ones to take control?
Time to zip through to the real gladiators
It's time to move past the competition and find the true competitors
Your soul's possessed by Hercules
You have incredible strength and determination
Barcelona's now ancient Rome
The current champions are like a legendary empire
And there ain't no stopping no turning back
Once you start the competition, there's no going back
No giving up and no cutting slack
You have to be determined and focused in order to succeed
The spirit of Zeus is loose
You're empowered and ready for anything
Feel the fire
You're passionate about winning and driven to succeed
Taking us higher higher
We're reaching new heights of success
Higher baby get up a little higher
Keep pushing and striving for more success
Push a little harder a little bit faster
Work harder and move faster to achieve your goals
Boom In your face now take that
The competition is tough and will hit you hard
Get on track or ya best step back
If you're not ready for the competition, you should back out now
Don't come here trying to moan and groan
Don't complain, just work hard to succeed
If you ain't stone well then ya best go home
If you're not prepared, you will not succeed
Oops watch out look out here comes another one
Be prepared for the competition to come at you from different directions
Bang He wasn't quite ready son
Someone wasn't prepared and suffered the consequences
Coming hard is a must
You have to be aggressive and determined to succeed
Cause you come soft you get crushed
If you're not aggressive and determined, you will not succeed
This ain't no time nor place for the weak
The competition is tough, and only the strong will succeed
Certain defeat meets the mob of a meet
There is always the possibility of losing in the competition
A colosseum in streets it's the same
The competition is like a gladiator battle on the streets
A battle to see who wears the gold chain
The competition is to determine who the best is
Win or lose it's how you play it they tell me
It's important to compete with honor and integrity, win or lose
But you ask me I want the G-O-L-D
Winning the gold is the ultimate goal
Three winners but my desire
Only one winner truly matters to me
Is to do a little lower and I'll be the one that's
I want to work my way up and be the ultimate winner
Michael Jordan Get up a little higher
Even the greatest need to push themselves to achieve more success
Scottie Pippen Get up a little higher
Greatness requires constant improvement and hard work
Mr. Robinson Get up a little higher
Everyone needs to strive for more in order to succeed
Charles Barkley Get up a little higher
Push yourself harder in order to achieve success
Magic Johnson Get up a little higher
It's important to keep pushing harder and harder to achieve more success
Larry Bird Get up a little higher
Striving for greatness requires constant hard work and improvement
Patrick Ewing Get up a little higher
Don't give up, keep pushing yourself harder to achieve more success
Chris Mullin Get up a little higher
To be great, you have to never stop improving
Karl Malone Get up a little higher
Push yourself harder and harder to achieve more and more success
John Stockton Get up a little higher
Striving for greatness requires constant hard work
Clyde Drexler Get up a little higher
Only by pushing yourself harder can you achieve great success
Christean Lattener Get up a little higher
Don't give up, keep pushing yourself harder to achieve more success
Barcelona Get up a little higher
Even the best need to continue pushing themselves to achieve more success
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@natinatyoutube
EVERY TRACK IS AN EPIC WIN!!!! That's what happen when you make music with your heart and soul I guess... Wow in this f! up music industry, projects like "Back for more" are medicine for the ears... Jazzy Jeff & Ayah, thank you so much for keeping it real!!! !Nat!
@dapat23
Bassline : Chic - I want your Love
@LittleMissSunshine721
dapat23 I can hear that.
@Mistercharming
SHe sounds like Chyenne Jacobs if Chyenne Jacobs would sing.
@amuzr90
Damn thats a fucked story good song tho