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.

Squeeze The Trigger
De-Phazz Lyrics

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Girl: What is money but a big pain in the butt!
Guy: I'll tell you what money is
Guy: Money is the first trick and the last trick
Guy: Money is the slime of slime
Guy: Money was the first step of a long road to nothing
Guy: A pact with the devil
Guy: Money is just a big mind fuck
Guy: Money is the path to hell ... to hell ... to hell ... to hell

Guy: Money is hell and damnation ...
Guy: ... and the worst thing of all is
... we need something we need it fast ...
Guy: ... I'm out
Girl: Would you do a damn thing like that for me?!
Guy: I'd do anything for you
Guy: WOW ... is it loaded ... loaded ... loaded ... loaded?!
Guy: Squeeze the trigger and find out
Guy: Money is the first trick and the last trick
Guy: Money is the path to hell ...

Girl: Because that's where the money
Is ... because that's where the money is.

Overall Meaning

In De-Phazz's song Squeeze The Trigger, the lyrics describe a conversation between a girl and a guy, who discuss their attitudes towards money. The girl seems to be weary of the complications that come with having money, stating that it's nothing but a "big pain in the butt." The guy, on the other hand, has a more negative outlook on money, describing it as the "first trick and the last trick" and "the slime of slime." He goes on to say that money is the "path to hell," and that it's a "pact with the devil."

Overall, the song depicts a cynical view of money and its role in our lives. The lyrics suggest that money is a corrupting force that can lead us down a dangerous and destructive path. While the girl seems to be more level-headed about money, the guy's perception is much darker, implying that the pursuit of wealth can be a seductive but ultimately doomed endeavor.

Line by Line Meaning

Girl: What is money but a big pain in the butt!
Money is a source of discomfort and trouble.

Guy: I'll tell you what money is
The singer intends to explain what money represents.

Guy: Money is the first trick and the last trick
Money is the starting and ending point of deception and manipulation.

Guy: Money is the slime of slime
Money is the lowest and most revolting aspect of society.

Guy: Money was the first step of a long road to nothing
Money has led humanity on a path that leads to emptiness and meaninglessness.

Guy: A pact with the devil
Money is an agreement made with evil forces.

Guy: Money is just a big mind fuck
Money is a concept that manipulates and confuses people's minds.

Guy: Money is the path to hell ... to hell ... to hell ... to hell
Money leads people on a journey toward a place of great torment and suffering.

Guy: Money is hell and damnation ...
Money is associated with eternal punishment and condemnation.

Guy: ... and the worst thing of all is ... we need something we need it fast ...
The artist recognizes that despite the negative aspects, they still need money quickly.

Guy: ... I'm out
The singer plans to exit from the situation or conversation.

Girl: Would you do a damn thing like that for me?!
The girl is asking if the artist would perform an extreme or dangerous action for her sake.

Guy: I'd do anything for you
The singer cares deeply for the girl and is willing to go to great lengths to help her.

Guy: WOW ... is it loaded ... loaded ... loaded ... loaded?!
The singer is expressing excitement or apprehension about a weapon being loaded.

Guy: Squeeze the trigger and find out
The singer is daring someone to fire a weapon to see what happens.

Guy: Money is the first trick and the last trick
The artist believes money is a tool for deceit and corruption from start to finish.

Guy: Money is the path to hell ...
The artist reiterates that money leads to a place of great suffering and torment.

Girl: Because that's where the money Is ... because that's where the money is.
The girl recognizes that despite the negative aspects, there is a great deal of wealth to be found in hell.

Writer(s): Pit Baumgartner

Contributed by Brayden B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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