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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
Take It Back
Das EFX Lyrics
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P.M.D let's rock this place
Return lies the power try to push up and get devoured
To pushin power black Explorer with the Eddie Bauer
XL el reefer puffer sells
My name ring bells and my vocal tracks the third wails
Dwell stale mad plus I make now
EPMD dot com spread as e-mail
Stocks retail, push the quality S-T-L
You know the scoop now when I swoop down
Blast or shoot now, Hit Squad set the route down
From Hot 9-7 to 1-0-6 daily mix
Parrish Smith handlin biz like a clerk, kid
DAS EFX (are the best)
(Rock the speaker) D-E-F-X
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I riggity-roll when I rock, rock when I roll
Like DMC it's the Devastatin Mic Control
I never fold under pressure, time to get ill
Diggy Das hold it down, kid, you know that we're real
I rolled up, strolled up, put my cigarette out
Peep shorty on my left tryin to figure me out
'How to get up in that ass?' what I'm thinkin about
In the biggity-black Benz just diggin her out
B-boy style (what what??), you know we're all wild
Biggity-back from the sewer, check the profile
The doe-getter, the show-ripper, the flow-setter
My flow sicker, keep it drunk like some liquor
Yo, yo, yo
Hit Squad, usu-al suspects who bust necks
Love sex, wriggity-wreck these thugs and roughnecks
In these, dark streets (yo yo), my Squad creep
Mob deep, discharge thee and leave him on the concrete
By the light I got chicks that sound alright
They buy me ice, porbably in the phone books of Heidi Fleiss
Abara-cadabara, turn skin to battlescars
In your face like Alomar
Nasty like caviar, glass MC's I shatter y'all
Lyrical sabotage, peace to Aguilar
Roll l's for my thuns from the slums to the town
(Brooklyn) Where I'm from, got me numb to the world
The lyrics of "Take It Back" by Das EFX revolve around the concept of power and success. The first verse speaks about how power returns to those who don't give up and keep pushing against the odds. The rapper also talks about his own success and how he's made it big in the music industry, as evidenced by the fact that his name "rings bells" and his music is popular among females who fly first class.
The second verse is delivered by another member of the group and touches upon their individual style and approach to music. They boast about their skills and how they never fold under pressure, while also alluding to their image as wild and unconventional performers. They talk about their encounters with women and how they are always trying to figure out how to impress them, and end with a shoutout to their crew, the Hit Squad.
Overall, the lyrics of "Take It Back" exude confidence and bravado, with the rappers talking about their success and power in a way that is both boastful and celebratory. Through their words and rhythms, they convey a sense of energy and intensity that is characteristic of the rap genre.
Line by Line Meaning
One for the treble two for the bass
Let's start the song with great music beats.
P.M.D let's rock this place
Let's rock this place with great vibes with P.M.D leading the way.
Return lies the power try to push up and get devoured
If you try to push up against me, I will destroy you because the power lies in me.
To pushin power black Explorer with the Eddie Bauer
I have a black Explorer with the Eddie Bauer, which symbolizes my power and strength.
XL el reefer puffer sells
I am selling XL-sized reefer puffer for all those who want it.
My name ring bells and my vocal tracks the third wails
My name is well-known, and when I sing, my voice echoes like the third wail.
Dwell stale mad plus I make now
I am dwelling in a bad mood, but I am making progress now.
No details first class flight with the females
I am not giving any details, but I am enjoying my first-class flight with some lovely ladies.
EPMD dot com spread as e-mail
Check out EPMD dot com, and you can spread the word through email.
Stocks retail, push the quality S-T-L
We are selling stocks at retail prices, and we always strive to push for quality in S-T-L (possibly a place name).
You know the scoop now when I swoop down
You understand how I do things when I swoop down.
Blast or shoot now, Hit Squad set the route down
The Hit Squad is setting the route down and ready for action, so be prepared to blast or shoot now.
From Hot 9-7 to 1-0-6 daily mix
From Hot 9-7 to 1-0-6, we have a daily mix featuring the best music tracks.
Parrish Smith handlin biz like a clerk, kid
Parrish Smith is handling business affairs like a clerk.
DAS EFX (are the best)
DAS EFX is the best music group.
(Rock the speaker) D-E-F-X
Let's rock the artists with D-E-F-X.
I riggity-roll when I rock, rock when I roll
I am versatile and can riggity-roll when I rock and vice versa.
Like DMC it's the Devastatin Mic Control
Just like DMC (from Run-DMC), I have excellent control over the microphone, and I am devastating with my skills.
I never fold under pressure, time to get ill
I never succumb to pressure, and it's time to show how sick I can be.
Diggy Das hold it down, kid, you know that we're real
Diggy Das is holding it down, and you can believe that we are real.
I rolled up, strolled up, put my cigarette out
I casually rolled up to a place, strolled up, and put my cigarette out.
Peep shorty on my left tryin to figure me out
I noticed a girl on my left side trying to figure out who I am.
'How to get up in that ass?' what I'm thinkin about
I am thinking about how I can get close to the girl and maybe even form a relationship with her.
In the biggity-black Benz just diggin her out
I am in a big black Benz, digging the girl out, and enjoying myself.
B-boy style (what what??), you know we're all wild
We are all wild and living life with B-boy style.
Biggity-back from the sewer, check the profile
Checking out our profile, you'll see that we came from the sewer (which possibly indicates tough beginnings).
The doe-getter, the show-ripper, the flow-setter
I am the one who gets the money (doe-getter), rips the show, and sets the flow (of music).
My flow sicker, keep it drunk like some liquor
My music flow is even sicker than drinking liquor, and I am always keeping it drunk (i.e., keeping people hyped and enjoying themselves).
Hit Squad, usu-al suspects who bust necks
The Hit Squad are the usual suspects who break necks (i.e., awe the audience with their skills).
Love sex, wriggity-wreck these thugs and roughnecks
We love sex, but we are also capable of wriggity-wrecking (i.e., executing great performances) these thugs and roughnecks.
In these, dark streets (yo yo), my Squad creep
In these dark and tough streets, my Squad creeps (i.e., navigates carefully and with determination).
Mob deep, discharge thee and leave him on the concrete
We go deep (i.e., we are a tightly-knit and loyal group), and if we discharge someone, we leave them alone and isolated.
By the light I got chicks that sound alright
By the light (i.e., when people see and hear us perform), I always have women that look and sound great.
They buy me ice, porbably in the phone books of Heidi Fleiss
Women buy me jewelry (ice), and they are possibly listed in the phone books of Heidi Fleiss (a notorious former Hollywood madam).
Abara-cadabara, turn skin to battlescars
I can turn someone's skin to battlescars (i.e., cause them harm), like magic (abara-cadabara).
In your face like Alomar
I am right in your face (possibly with my music skills and confidence), like Roberto Alomar (a former baseball player known for being tough and confrontational).
Nasty like caviar, glass MC's I shatter y'all
My style is nasty (i.e., amazing and enviable) like caviar, and I can shatter (i.e., outperform and exceed) any glass MC (i.e., inferior rapper) out there.
Lyrical sabotage, peace to Aguilar
I am engaging in lyrical sabotage (i.e., defeating others with my great lyrics and music), and I send peace to Aguilar (possibly a person or group).
Roll l's for my thuns from the slums to the town
I roll l's (i.e., roll and smoke marijuana), with my people from the slums to the town (i.e., with people from all over).
(Brooklyn) Where I'm from, got me numb to the world
I am from Brooklyn, and my experiences there have made me emotionally and mentally inured to the world (i.e., I am tough and resilient).
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDRE G WESTON, DAVID REEVES, PARRISH JOSEFF SMITH, WILLIE D HINES
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