This Time
De/Test Lyrics
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POS: Living in everyday is something
Something everyday like this is our livin'
DOVE: Giving something sheer for the crowd is our major
Major to the crowd is to hear what we're givin'
POS: No time to rest, we got work in the studio
Studio suppliers rest at no time
Performing is the Soul y'all, and it's showtime
POS: Coping with dates in clubs, can't even lounge
Lounge with the homeboys how we are copin'
DOVE: Scoping new material for Paul to plug high-pitched
High-pitched what Paul plugs in and still scopin'
POS: Bearer of peaceful views to express peace
Peaceful expressions why we are bearers
DOVE: What the Soul tries to project is when existing in rap
You're living in a fulltime era
(This is a recording!)
(This is a recording) (Life)
Puttin' in spin the rhyme, rappers fear so
Fear so much of what Pos is puttin'
Couldn't do better, the punks they don't try hard
Try hard enough, they don't, so they couldn't
No joke to what I do inside this field
This field to me is filed, there's no joke
So soak up the fact there's no part-time
Part-time rappers at, so soak
Taking in new ideals leads to new groups
New groups to better the Soul, I'm takin'
Wakin' from days and nights to do my best
DOVE: Your best gets us paid
POS: So I'll keep on wakin'
Wearer of a Plug logo to the dying
Dying are rappers who think I'm no wearer
What I'm trying to say is when dealing in rap
You're living in a fulltime era
(This is a recording!)
(This is a recording) (Life)
Love is to all, to all goes my love
Dove comes to peace like stand comes to sit
Stand for the court, cause standing is healthy
Healthy in sense is mentally fit
Pause for the poets of a new style of speak
Just here to do the same with no trick
Grab the Plug Two's live wire, my brother
And find that you've grabbed my pet boa constrict
Ringo's the garbage I'm hearing
Seek for the truth, my brother is tearing
No time to back-step, cause if you back-step
Look what you stepped in, you stepped in mess
So look what's around you
Don't worry for the Soul will find the truth
About three years from now, you know why?
Cause we're living in a fulltime era
(This is a recording!)
(This is a recording) (Life)
The lyrics to De/Test's song This Time reflect on the struggles and the hard work that goes into making music. The song speaks about the everyday challenges of being a musician, including the pressure to constantly create new material and perform in clubs, all while maintaining peace and positivity in one's message. The opening lines emphasize the importance of everyday living and giving something back to the crowd. The artists talk about their dedication to their craft, saying there's no time to rest, as they work relentlessly in the studio to produce new music. They also speak of the high-pressure situation of performing on stage, stating that performing is the soul, and it's showtime.
The song goes on to highlight the hardships of being in the rap game, with Pos rapping about how other rappers fear him and couldn't do better, while Dove talks about new ideals and groups to better the soul. They touch on the importance of mental wellbeing, stating that standing for the court is healthy in the sense of being mentally fit. The artists urge listeners to seek the truth and not backstep because the music industry can be difficult to navigate, with potential messes to step in. The ending lines speak of the optimism that comes with living in a full-time era, hinting at a better future for the soul in the music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
Living in everyday is something
Living in the present is a unique experience.
Something everyday like this is our livin'
We take each day and make the most of it.
Giving something sheer for the crowd is our major
Our main goal is to provide something authentic for our audience.
Major to the crowd is to hear what we're givin'
Our audience values our message.
No time to rest, we got work in the studio
We are constantly working to produce new material.
Studio suppliers rest at no time
Suppliers are working non-stop to provide for the studio.
Showtime is enough when the Soul is performing
The Soul puts on a great show every time.
Performing is the Soul y'all, and it's showtime
The Soul puts on an amazing show every time they perform.
Coping with dates in clubs, can't even lounge
We're busy with performances and don't have time to relax.
Lounge with the homeboys how we are copin'
We don't have time to relax and hang out with friends.
Scoping new material for Paul to plug high-pitched
We're looking for new material that our producer will like.
High-pitched what Paul plugs in and still scopin'
We're still searching for material that fits our producer's preference.
Bearer of peaceful views to express peace
We promote peace and express our peaceful views.
Peaceful expressions why we are bearers
We express peaceful views because it's important to us.
What the Soul tries to project is when existing in rap
Our message is a crucial element in our existence in the rap community.
You're living in a fulltime era
Being a rapper is a full-time commitment in this era.
Puttin' in spin the rhyme, rappers fear so
Other rappers are intimidated by our skills.
Fear so much of what Pos is puttin'
Pos's skills are what other rappers fear the most.
Couldn't do better, the punks they don't try hard
Other rappers don't try hard enough to be better.
Try hard enough, they don't, so they couldn't
Other rappers don't put in the effort to be better.
No joke to what I do inside this field
Our work in the rap field is no laughing matter.
This field to me is filed, there's no joke
Being a rapper is serious business for us.
So soak up the fact there's no part-time
Being a rapper is a full-time commitment.
Part-time rappers at, so soak
Rappers who are not committed full-time won't last long.
Taking in new ideals leads to new groups
New ideas lead to new groups and better music.
New groups to better the Soul, I'm takin'
New groups help us improve and better our music.
Wakin' from days and nights to do my best
We work hard day and night to do our best.
Your best gets us paid
Our best work pays off financially.
Wearer of a Plug logo to the dying
We represent the Plug to those on their way out of the rap game.
Dying are rappers who think I'm no wearer
Rappers who don't recognize us are on their way out of the game.
What I'm trying to say is when dealing in rap
My message is applicable to the rap industry as a whole.
Love is to all, to all goes my love
We love and respect everyone in the rap community.
Dove comes to peace like stand comes to sit
Dove's presence brings peace, just like sitting brings stability.
Stand for the court, cause standing is healthy
Standing is good for your health, like representing yourself in court.
Healthy in sense is mentally fit
Being healthy also means being mentally fit.
Pause for the poets of a new style of speak
We take a moment to recognize new styles and emerging poets.
Just here to do the same with no trick
We're here to make good music, with no gimmicks.
Grab the Plug Two's live wire, my brother
Take hold of the Plug Two's energy and passion.
And find that you've grabbed my pet boa constrict
Grabbing our energy can feel like holding on to a powerful animal like a boa constrictor.
Ringo's the garbage I'm hearing
We're tired of hearing nonsense.
Seek for the truth, my brother is tearing
We are looking for truth, and it can be painful to find it.
No time to back-step, cause if you back-step
We don't have time to waste, because every second counts.
Look what you stepped in, you stepped in mess
If you don't keep moving forward, you'll end up in trouble.
So look what's around you
Be aware of your surroundings.
Don't worry for the Soul will find the truth
We are confident that we will find the truth eventually.
About three years from now, you know why?
It may take a few years, but we will eventually find the truth.
Cause we're living in a fulltime era
The current era demands full-time commitment from rappers.
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Everton Porter
Doesn't this song just make you feel SOOOOO good?
J.P. Jamás
Yep!!!
Nadia Benadie
Oh yea!
Nas Ibn Walker
Yes.... it does and sad that she doesn't get her proper respect as a Supreme Vocalist
Tim Gabriel
Go
Evelyn Krainer
❤❤❤❤❤
tenolamacintosh
This industry did big women so wrong. She was incredibly gifted, but criminally underrated. Phyllis. Vesta. Martha Wash. the list goes on and on.
Beverly Foster
Yes I agree the music world wants the women to be a size 6 and bleached skin if to dark.
Everton Porter
And to think Patti Austin was a backing singer on the Steely Dan albums Aja and Gaucho.
Robyn rob
AGREED