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Das EFX's wildly playful, rapid-fire stuttering -- dense with rhymes and nonsense words -- was one of the most distinctive and influential lyrical styles in early-'90s hip-hop. While the duo completely rewrote the MC rule book, they themselves were increasingly pegged as a one-dimensional novelty the longer their career progressed, despite watching elements of their style creep into countless rappers' bags of tricks. Krazy Drazyz (born Andre Weston; Teaneck, NJ) and Skoob (born Willie Hines) were both raised in Brooklyn, but didn't begin performing together until they met at Virginia State University in 1988. Removed from an active music scene, the two were free to develop their most idiosyncratic tendencies; they started making up gibberish words (anything ending in "-iggity" was a favorite) that added loads of extra syllables to their lines, and wove plenty of pop-cultural references into the tongue-twisting lyrical gymnastics that resulted. Das EFX caught their big break when they performed at a talent show judged by EPMD; though they didn't win, EPMD was impressed enough to offer them a deal, and the duo became part of the Hit Squad crew of protégés.
Signing to the East West label, Das EFX began work on their debut album, commuting between Virginia and New York and mailing tapes to EPMD (then touring the country) for guidance. Upon its release in 1992, Dead Serious caused an immediate sensation, and is still considered something of a landmark in hip-hop circles. The first single, the instantly memorable signature song "They Want EFX," was a Top 40 pop hit and a Top Ten R&B hit, and helped push sales of Dead Serious past the platinum mark. Wary of being pigeonholed by repeating themselves, the duo slowed down their lyrical flow and downplayed the surrealistic side of their interplay on the follow-up album, 1993's Straight Up Sewaside, which went gold. Around the time of 1995's disappointing Hold It Down, Das EFX found themselves caught in the middle of EPMD's ugly breakup; it led to a three-year absence from recording. By the time they returned in 1998 with Generation EFX, the group was playing more to a devoted but narrower cult audience; they have remained largely silent since. Steve Huey, All Music Guide
If Only
Das EFX Lyrics
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Verse One: Books
Shiggity shoz-bots, hots, I rocks
I kiggity-kicks the drama like a farmer picks the crops
Hops, I diggity-digs more wigs than John The Baptist
They call me Mr. Rapper so I guess I be the rappist
Don't bolo like Han Solo, come work like Chewbacca
So ease back, slick, or get kicked in the tush
Yep, I call ya Snaggle if your puss-
Ee gads, I rip shop, until the roof fell in
and plus I piggity-pop your shit like *?Jugglo Ellen?*
But umm, rarely does my crew get into beefus
I fliggity-flips the mould like the gold that's on my cheebas
Oh Jesus, I'm the youngest, Flipsy be the eldest
I'm hipper than the hip bone connected to your pelvis
So hickory dickory dock, diggity-don't your wish
Hook:
"If only it sounded like this" ".....like this"
*repeat x2*
"like, this" "like, this"
"If only it sounded like this" ".......like this"
"If only it sounded like this" ".......like this"
*scratching of "like this"*
Verse Two: Dray
Shibbity-bop, shibbity-boo, check out the way I drops the scoop
I'm kniggity-knockin butts out, daily, troop
I friggity-fry the funk that's why they call me Krazyie Drayzie
I giggity-gots more props than that kid named Beatle Bailey
The boogity-woogity Brooklyn boy, he's cool like Grizzly ruin
I swingity-swing more shit than Tarzan be doin
I heard that shit was thick that's why I spick like I was span
then I umm, flip my bit and take a dip like A-qua-man
So, umm, figgity-fee-fi-fo-fum, I smell blunts
I gibbity-got lines like Evil Knievel got bitch stunts
Ya dunce, I'm diggity-down with The Hit Squad, aight
I flippity-fly more heads than Benjamin flew kites
so I, stiggity-start the spliffin, give me your lips so I can rock
I got more skills than John Han got cock
So hickory dickory dock, diggity don't you wish......
Hook:
"If only it sounded like this" ".....like this"
*repeat x2*
"like, this" "like, this"
"If only it sounded like this" ".......like this"
"If only it sounded like this" ".......like this"
"If only it sounded like this" ".......like this"
"If only it sounded like this" ".......like this"
*scratching of "like this"*
Verse Three: Skoob, Dray
And a way we go, priggity-praise the Lord, Our Father
I kiggity-caught The Love Boat, ???? ????
I'm finnicky like the cap' but shoots more funk than Funkadelic
It's diggity-Das EFX umm, chum, can you smell it?
Yippity-yapper doozy, watch me ease on down the road, hun
So come on, baby, and do the loco-motion
Umm, so now what the fuck?
I give em a sugar smack then they crack like Daffy Duck
Schmuck, I'm kniggity-knarly, dude, hey swick em
I biggity-bangs the chunks 'cause they plumps when I cook em
I quiggity-quick-quick, diggity-dick-dick, tiggity-tick-tack-toe
So figado, figado, figado, figa-do
I'm niggity-not the herb but look at the burb, it's gonna stunt
I figgity-funk up Sanford, and his fuckin Son
So hickory dickory dock, diggity don't you wish
Hook to fade
The song "If Only" by Das EFX is a rap song that features fast delivery and a playful use of words. The lyrics are filled with slang and hip-hop jargons that depict the group's swagger and confidence. The verses are laced with rhymes, alliterations, and wordplay, making it hard to keep up with the rappers' flow. The song's hook repeats the phrase "If only it sounded like this," with the DJ scratching the words in between. The song's lyrics are a representation of the group's signature style, showcasing why they are considered one of the top-tier hip-hop acts of the 1990s.
In the first verse, Books brags about his rap skills and style, claiming to be the best "rappist" in the business. He throws in references to Star Wars characters, John the Baptist, and quotes like "Hickory Dickory Dock." In the second verse, Dray talks about his expertise in dropping beats and rhythms. He also references Beatle Bailey, Tarzan, and Aqua-man, among others. In verse three, Skoob and Dray collaborate and elevate the song with their witty lines, sexual innuendos, and humorous references.
Line by Line Meaning
Shiggity shoz-bots, hots, I rocks
I'm insanely good at rapping.
I kiggity-kicks the drama like a farmer picks the crops
I handle problems with ease, like a farmer harvesting crops.
Hops, I diggity-digs more wigs than John The Baptist
I have a lot of different personas and characters.
They call me Mr. Rapper so I guess I be the rappist
People know me as a great rapper.
No practice, yo Krayzie (Diggity yes?), knocker
I don't need to practice, I'm a natural talent.
Don't bolo like Han Solo, come work like Chewbacca
Don't act cool like Han Solo, I want you to work hard like Chewbacca.
Yep, I call ya Snaggle if your puss-
I'll give you a nickname based on your appearance or behavior.
Ee gads, I rip shop, until the roof fell in
I destroy competition until they're completely defeated.
and plus I piggity-pop your shit like *?Jugglo Ellen?*
I beat your rhymes or words and make fun of them.
But umm, rarely does my crew get into beefus
My group doesn't have many problems with other people.
I fliggity-flips the mould like the gold that's on my cheebas
I like to be unique and different, just like the gold on my teeth.
Oh Jesus, I'm the youngest, Flipsy be the eldest
I'm the youngest in my group, Flipsy is the oldest.
I'm hipper than the hip bone connected to your pelvis
I'm cooler than cool, like the bone that's connected to your pelvis.
So hickory dickory dock, diggity-don't your wish
Don't you wish you could be as cool as me?
check out the way I drops the scoop
Listen to the way I rap.
I friggity-fry the funk that's why they call me Krazyie Drayzie
I'm great at rapping and make great music.
I giggity-gots more props than that kid named Beatle Bailey
I have more respect and fans than Beatle Bailey.
The boogity-woogity Brooklyn boy, he's cool like Grizzly ruin
I'm cool and collected like a grizzly bear.
I swingity-swing more shit than Tarzan be doin
I'm always doing something new and interesting.
I heard that shit was thick that's why I spick like I was span
I heard things were getting intense, I'm ready to handle it.
then I umm, flip my bit and take a dip like A-qua-man
I change my style and approach depending on what's happening.
I gibbity-got lines like Evil Knievel got bitch stunts
I have great rhymes and lines, like Evil Knievel had great stunts.
Ya dunce, I'm diggity-down with The Hit Squad, aight
You need to catch up, I'm already down with The Hit Squad.
I flippity-fly more heads than Benjamin flew kites
I have more fans and respect than Benjamin Franklin had with kites.
And a way we go, priggity-praise the Lord, Our Father
Let's start this journey and thank God for it.
It's diggity-Das EFX umm, chum, can you smell it?
You can tell by the smell of our music, this is Das EFX.
So come on, baby, and do the loco-motion
Get up and dance with me, let's do the Loco-Motion together.
I'm niggity-not the herb but look at the burb, it's gonna stunt
I'm not weak like a herb, look at my car, it's amazing.
I figgity-funk up Sanford, and his fuckin Son
I'm messing things up for Sanford and his son.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WILLIAM D HINES, ANDRE G WESTON, CHRISTOPHER ALLEN CHARITY, DEREK FRANCISCO LYNCH, STANLEY TURRENTINE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@trishatrish5983
And it go a little something like this" "Hit it!"
Shiggity shoz-bots, hots, I rocks
I kiggity-kicks the drama like a farmer picks the crops
Hops, I diggity-digs more wigs than John The Baptist
They call me Mr. Rapper so I guess I be the rappist
No practice, yo Krayzie (Diggity yes?), knocker
Don't bolo like Han Solo, come work like Chewbacca
So ease back, slick, or get kicked in the tush
Yep, I call ya Snaggle if your puss-
Ee gads, I rip shop, until the roof fell in
and plus I piggity-pop your shit like ?Jugglo Ellen?
But umm, rarely does my crew get into beefus
I fliggity-flips the mould like the gold that's on my cheebas
Oh Jesus, I'm the youngest, Flipsy be the eldest
I'm hipper than the hip bone connected to your pelvis
So hickory dickory dock, diggity-don't your wish
"If only it sounded like this" ".....like this"
repeat x2
"like, this" "like, this"
"If only it sounded like this" ".......like this"
"If only it sounded like this" ".......like this"
scratching of "like this"
Shibbity-bop, shibbity-boo, check out the way I drops the scoop
I'm kniggity-knockin butts out, daily, troop
I friggity-fry the funk that's why they call me Krazyie Drayzie
I giggity-gots more props than that kid named Beatle Bailey
The boogity-woogity Brooklyn boy, he's cool like Grizzly ruin
I swingity-swing more shit than Tarzan be doin
I heard that shit was thick that's why I spick like I was span
then I umm, flip my bit and take a dip like A-qua-man
So, umm, figgity-fee-fi-fo-fum, I smell blunts
I gibbity-got lines like Evil Knievel got bitch stunts
Ya dunce, I'm diggity-down with The Hit Squad, aight
I flippity-fly more heads than Benjamin flew kites
so I, stiggity-start the spliffin, give me your lips so I can rock
I got more skills than John Han got cock
So hickory dickory dock, diggity don't you wish......
"If only it sounded like this" ".....like this"
repeat x2
"like, this" "like, this"
"If only it sounded like this" ".......like this"
"If only it sounded like this" ".......like this"
"If only it sounded like this" ".......like this"
"If only it sounded like this" ".......like this"
scratching of "like this"
And a way we go, priggity-praise the Lord, Our Father
I kiggity-caught The Love Boat, ???? ????
I'm finnicky like the cap' but shoots more funk than Funkadelic
It's diggity-Das EFX umm, chum, can you smell it?
Yippity-yapper doozy, watch me ease on down the road, hun
So come on, baby, and do the loco-motion
Umm, so now what the fuck?
I give em a sugar smack then they crack like Daffy Duck
Schmuck, I'm kniggity-knarly, dude, hey swick em
I biggity-bangs the chunks 'cause they plumps when I cook em
I quiggity-quick-quick, diggity-dick-dick, tiggity-tick-tack-toe
So figado, figado, figado, figa-do
I'm niggity-not the herb but look at the burb, it's gonna stunt
I figgity-funk up Sanford, and his fuckin Son
So hickory dickory dock, diggity don't you wish
@omararcher7105
one of the best tracks! Das EFX killed it!
@NicsElectronics
If only rap still sounded like this.
@teehamp1306
Probably one of the most underrated songs in history
@TomFooleryTheAustere
Oh the 90s. Best decade there ever was or will be.
@TheRenard10
1992 All Over Again!!! 📻
@waltnari
This was the dopest song on the album, imo. Classic cut off a legendary album.
@mrreid247
i agree. i could listen to this one track all day
@daviddaviddavid606
Too many bangers on the álbum to choose from
@coreywright2803
C LOC FAV Joliet Illinois hip hop forever das efx
@aleksandarmirkovic2095
Baknaffek is best for me