De Phazz is a downtempo jazz ensemble integrating modern turntablism and el… Read Full Bio ↴De Phazz is a downtempo jazz ensemble integrating modern turntablism and elements of soul, Latin, trip hop and drum and bass into a lounge music sound. De Phazz is led by Pit Baumgartner, a German producer who changes his crew for every new album. Some of the more permanent members are Karl Frierson and Pat Appleton. Since the release of Detunized Gravity and Godsdog, De Phazz have appeared on the radar of listeners of equally innovative and sample-driven jazz by the likes of Amon Tobin and The Cinematic Orchestra. The band has released records on Mole Listening Pearls and Universal Jazz Germany along with single releases on Edel Records and United Recordings, and also remixes existing material.

Godsdog
De-Phazz Lyrics

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What I've got, you've got to give it to your mama
What I've got, you've got to give it to your papa
What I've got, you've got to give it to your daughter
You do a little dance and then you drink a little water

What I've got, you've got to get it put it in you
What I've got, you've got to get it put it in you
What I've got, you've got to get it put it in you
Reeling with the feeling; don't stop, continue

I realize I don't want to be a miser
Confide wisely you'll be the wiser
Young blood is the loving upriser
How come everybody wanna keep it like the kaiser?

Give it away, give it away, give it away now
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
I can't tell if I'm a kingpin or a pauper

Greedy little people in a sea of distress
Keep your more to receive your less
Unimpressed by material excess
Love is free, love me, say "Hell, yes"

Low brow, but I rock a little know-how
No time for the piggies or the hoosegow
Get smart, get down with the pow wow
Never been a better time than right now

Bob Marley, poet and a prophet
Bob Marley, taught me how to off it
Bob Marley, walkin' like he talk it
Goodness me, can't you see I'm gonna cough it?

Give it away, give it away, give it away now
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
Ohhh, oh, yeah!
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
I can't tell if I'm a kingpin or a pauper

[(backward guitar solo)]

Lucky me, swimmin' in my ability
Dancin' down on life with agility
Come and drink it up from my fertility
Blessed with a bucket of lucky mobility

My mom, I love her 'cause she love me
Long gone are the times when she scrub me
Feelin' good, my brother gonna hug me
Drink up my juice, young love chug-a-lug me

There's a river born to be a giver
Keep you warm won't let you shiver
His heart is never gonna wither
Come on, everybody, time to deliver

Give it away, give it away, give it away now
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
I can't tell if I'm a kingpin or a pauper

[(backward guitar solo)]

What I've got, you've got to give it to your mama
What I've got, you've got to give it to your papa
What I've got, you've got to give it to your daughter
You do a little dance and then you drink a little water

What I've got, you've got to get it put it in you
What I've got, you've got to get it put it in you
What I've got, you've got to get it put it in you
Reeling with the feeling; don't stop, continue

I realize I don't want to be a miser
Confide wisely you'll be the wiser
Young blood is the lovin' upriser
How come everybody wanna keep it like the kaiser?

Give it away, give it away, give it away now
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
Give it away, give it away, give it away now

Give it away now
Give it away now
Give it away now
Give it away now
Give it away now

Give it away now
Give it away now
Give it away now
Give it away now
Give it away now

Give it away now
Give it away now
Give it away now
Give it away now
Give it away now

Give it away now
Give it away now
Give it away now
Give it away now
Give it away now

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of De-Phazz's song "Godsdog" talks about sharing the love and the good things in life with others. The song starts with the repeated phrase "What I've got, you've got to give it to your mama, what I've got, you've got to give it to your papa, what I've got, you've got to give it to your daughter." This line emphasizes the importance of sharing what you have with your family and loved ones. The vocalist urges the listeners to do a little dance and then drink a little water, signifying that life is about moments of enjoyment and taking care of ourselves.

The song goes on to say, "Give it away, give it away, give it away now." The idea is to give freely without expecting anything in return. The lyrics promote generosity and selflessness. The vocalist also asks, "How come everybody wants to keep it like the Kaiser?" This line is referencing the German Emperor who had a reputation for being selfish and commanding while people around him were struggling. The vocalist is questioning why people want to hold onto things that they don't need when others could benefit from them.

Overall, the lyrics promote the idea of living a life of generosity, sharing what you have with others, and finding joy in the little things. It encourages listeners to prioritize relationships over material possessions and to take care of themselves.

Line by Line Meaning

What I've got, you've got to give it to your mama
Share what you have with those who have given you life and nurtured you

What I've got, you've got to give it to your papa
Give generously to those who have provided and protected you

What I've got, you've got to give it to your daughter
Pass on to future generations what has been given to you

You do a little dance and then you drink a little water
Celebrate and enjoy life's simple pleasures

What I've got, you've got to get it put it in you
Embrace what you have been given and make it a part of yourself

Reeling with the feeling; don't stop, continue
Indulge in life's experiences with passion and enthusiasm

I realize I don't want to be a miser
I don't want to be greedy or stingy with what I have

Confide wisely you'll be the wiser
Sharing your experiences and knowledge can bring wisdom

Young blood is the loving upriser
The energy of youth can bring about positive change

How come everybody wanna keep it like the kaiser?
Why does society promote a system of inequality and oppression?

Give it away, give it away, give it away now
Generosity brings joy and fulfillment

I can't tell if I'm a kingpin or a pauper
Material wealth does not determine one's true worth or happiness

Greedy little people in a sea of distress
Selfish individuals contribute to societal problems and suffering

Keep your more to receive your less
Holding onto possessions does not bring true happiness

Unimpressed by material excess
Material things are not impressive or valuable in themselves

Love is free, love me, say "Hell, yes"
Love is a priceless gift, embrace it with enthusiasm

Low brow, but I rock a little know-how
I may not have high social status, but I have knowledge and skills

No time for the piggies or the hoosegow
I don't have time for materialistic people or institutions of oppression

Get smart, get down with the pow wow
Educate yourself and join in community celebrations

Never been a better time than right now
The present moment is the best time to take action

Bob Marley, poet and a prophet
Bob Marley was a wise and prophetic artist

Bob Marley, taught me how to off it
Bob Marley's music has taught me how to overcome struggles

Bob Marley, walkin' like he talk it
Bob Marley lived and embodied the messages of his music

Goodness me, can't you see I'm gonna cough it?
I am going to share Bob Marley's messages loudly and proudly

Lucky me, swimmin' in my ability
I am fortunate to have talents and skills to share

Dancin' down on life with agility
I move through life with grace, flexibility, and joy

Come and drink it up from my fertility
Take advantage of my ability to create and produce

Blessed with a bucket of lucky mobility
I am blessed with the gift of movement and change

My mom, I love her 'cause she love me
I love my mother because she has shown me unconditional love

Long gone are the times when she scrub me
I am no longer a child being cared for by my mother

Feelin' good, my brother gonna hug me
I feel good, and my brother will celebrate and embrace me

Drink up my juice, young love chug-a-lug me
Enjoy and embrace the passion, vitality, and energy of youth

There's a river born to be a giver
There is abundance and generosity in the world

Keep you warm won't let you shiver
The world provides protection and comfort if you embrace its gifts

His heart is never gonna wither
The world's generosity and love will never dry up or fade away

Come on, everybody, time to deliver
It is time for all of us to embrace and share the world's abundance

Writer(s): Pit Goodfriend Baumgartner Copyright: Kiel Publishing Andreas Kiel Gmbh, BMG Rights Management Gmbh (Germany), Daredo Publishing Gmbh

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