Back 4 U
Dave Matthews Band; Jurassic 5 Lyrics


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Check this out
Real quick
I don't know if everybody know us personally as individuals
So what I want to do right know is
Is I want to take this timeout just to introduce everybody
So let me just introduce everybody

I need from the people up top
From the people on the bottom
And the people in the back on both sides
To give it up when I say

(When the music is the soul)
(And the soul is the music)

So what I want to do right now
Is I just want to go back a little bit with y'all
Check this out

Yo, dressed in indigenous garb sittin' abroad
The words that I use to be awed people applaud
Now watch how the brother adapt fill in the gaps perhaps
I play the block until the curb collapse
Now check the method and put the message on record
Promote the effort and change the neighborhood preference
And keep 'em guessing from the old to the adolescent
It's J5 and it ain't no half steppin'

The word play we display
Can only convey the vibe when they DJ
Colonial rep but far from the empecee
Feel sorry for those who by stand innocently
The menace in me divides men's courage in half
I murdered my staff
Demolished every nerd in my path
The verbal giraffe
We tower over new day jive
We do play live
Ask the people who they fly
The crew J5

We ride right into the night
Words that we write
We're calm then a settle your site
Come to the light
The word play we display
Kept us movin from Tokyo to LA
Catch the feelin' as we move on
Follow the groove and steadily soothe
Gotch you all comin' in two
Follow the crew
No mean thing cause we tied like shoe strings
When we sing you hear buzz like bee stings

(Thank you, thank you)

This is a, uh, very historical moment for us as Jurassic 5 man for real man
I feel like, uh you know, we have some serious support out here...

[Chorus]
You know we bring this back 4 you
So you know we bring this back 4 you
So you know we know we know we know we know we
So you know we bring this back 4 you

Yeah, what, yeah
When we play you walk this way
We walk in faith I hope you feelin' great
We came here tonight just to celebrate
Put ya hands up high you know we're rockin' the place
If you came here to hate you came way to late
Jurassic emcees have came to set shit straight
Originality, check the way we originate
Style and communicate check the way we demonstrate

Countdown three two one
Some rappers a speak the real
And I can see through some
I focus my sound
I never sellin' surplus pounds
I'm workin' to smash and drown all you circus clowns
You try to dis and get your rims crushed like ants eggs
From my fate to where my tims touch my pants legs
We indestructible plus we's magnificent kings
Beat over book by overlooking insignificant things
That bullshit that you bring

[Chorus]
You know we bring this back 4 you
So you know we bring this back 4 you




So you know we bring this back 4 you
So you know we bring this back 4 you

Overall Meaning

The song "Back 4 U" by Jurassic 5 starts with an introduction of the band members to the audience. The lyrics talk about the group's unique style that blends indigenous costumes, wordplay, and beats to create a vibe that the listeners can groove to. The song highlights the importance of music in our lives - how it's the soul that drives the music and vice versa. The verses talk about the band's journey, how they've come to be so successful and loved by many, and how they stay true to their music.


The chorus "you know we bring this back 4 you" emphasizes the band's commitment to their fans by bringing back good music that touches the soul. The lyrics also reflect on how the Jurassic 5 is different from other rappers in the industry, and they're not afraid to speak the truth and stand up for what they believe in. Overall, the song is a message to the fans that the Jurassic 5 will always stay true to their music, and they'll continue to bring back good music that the fans can enjoy.


Line by Line Meaning

Check this out
Listen closely, pay attention


Real quick
In a short amount of time


I don't know if everybody know us personally as individuals
I'm not sure if everyone is familiar with us as individual people


So what I want to do right know is Is I want to take this timeout just to introduce everybody So let me just introduce everybody
I want to take a moment to introduce everyone to the band


I need from the people up top
I'm asking for people who are in the higher seats


From the people on the bottom
I'm asking for people who are in the lower seats


And the people in the back on both sides
I'm asking for people who are in the back of the venue on both sides


To give it up when I say
To make some noise when I ask


(When the music is the soul)
The music is the very essence of our being


(And the soul is the music)
Our music is a reflection of our very soul


Yo, dressed in indigenous garb sittin' abroad
I'm wearing traditional clothing while sitting in a foreign place


The words that I use to be awed people applaud
People are clapping because they appreciate the way I use language


Now watch how the brother adapt fill in the gaps perhaps
I'm showcasing my ability to improvise and add missing elements to a performance


I play the block until the curb collapse
I perform on the streets until there's nowhere left to perform


Now check the method and put the message on record
Let me demonstrate our creative process and record our message


Promote the effort and change the neighborhood preference
We want to inspire change in the local community by promoting our art


And keep 'em guessing from the old to the adolescent
Our music appeals to a wide range of ages and keeps people guessing about what's next


It's J5 and it ain't no half steppin'
Our group is called Jurassic 5, and we always bring our A-game


The word play we display
We demonstrate our clever use of language in our music


Can only convey the vibe when they DJ
Our message is only truly conveyed when the DJ plays our music


Colonial rep but far from the empecee
We have a reputation for our colonial-style music, but we're not typical emcees


Feel sorry for those who by stand innocently
People who are bystanders and not paying attention to our music are missing out


The menace in me divides men's courage in half
The intimidating side of me makes some people feel less brave


I murdered my staff
I outperformed everyone who works with me


Demolished every nerd in my path
I surpassed everyone who was less talented than me


The verbal giraffe
I'm using my long neck (or tongue) to speak powerfully and effectively


We tower over new day jive
We dominate the new style of music that's popular now


We do play live
We perform our music live, not just in a studio


Ask the people who they fly
Ask our fans how much they love us


We ride right into the night
We keep performing as the night goes on


Words that we write
The lyrics we create


We're calm then a settle your site
We can start slow, then suddenly captivate your attention


Come to the light
Let us guide you to a better understanding of our music


Kept us movin from Tokyo to LA
Our music has taken us on a journey from Japan to Los Angeles


Catch the feelin' as we move on
Enjoy the energy we bring as we keep performing


Follow the groove and steadily soothe
Let the beat guide you and relax your mind


Gotch you all comin' in two
We have everyone's attention and support


Follow the crew
Come along with us on this musical journey


No mean thing cause we tied like shoe strings
Our connection is strong and should not be underestimated


When we sing you hear buzz like bee stings
Our music creates a buzz and a sense of excitement


Thank you, thank you
Expressing gratitude for the audience's support


This is a, uh, very historical moment for us as Jurassic 5 man for real man
This is a significant moment for our band, Jurassic 5, and is a moment we'll always remember


I feel like, uh you know, we have some serious support out here...
I believe we have a dedicated fan base and appreciate their support


You know we bring this back 4 you
Our music is created for the enjoyment of our fans




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