The band released their first album, Express Yourself Clearly in 1993 in the US before exploding in popularity in the UK and Europe and releasing the album to Europe and the rest of the world in 1994.
At the 1994 Smash Hits Pollwinners Party, the band were voted the best new act and best roadshow act, and they also picked up an Australian Grammy.
In the Summer of 1994, they toured Australia with female rappers Salt N Peppa and later that year performed at Miss Teen USA.
They released a remix album in Asia in 1995 called "EYC Ya! The Express Mixes", and the same year supported Irish Boyband Boyzone on their UK tour.
Their second album was also released in 1995 but with less commercial success. "Put It On" bombed, and the band appeared to have lost their way and dissappeared from the public eye until they recorded a Dr. Pepper commercial in 1996 after which they faded away again.
They returned in 1999 with their third and final album "I Feel It", a US only release, followed by a national tour and appearances on Nickelodeon and supporting another US Boyband whose success was already far greater, The Backstreet Boys. The album still did not recapture the success of the first and they again dissappeared from the public eye and eventually disbanded.
In The Beginning
E.Y.C. Lyrics
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And you're gonna get money for who ever the fuck you want
I know that
You're smart you're gonna fucking do it
Yeah
I know you are I believe in you
I hope so
As much as I fuck with you bro
You are my brother
And I know you are going to do it
The lyrics of E.Y.C.'s "In The Beginning" express a message of faith and encouragement to a friend or brother. The singer expresses a belief that the person they are speaking to will eventually achieve financial success and be able to provide for their family and loved ones. The lines "I know eventually you're gonna get money for your mom/ And you're gonna get money for who ever the fuck you want" show a confidence in the person's abilities and drive to succeed. Despite the use of profanity, the message is one of support and love. The singer emphasizes this by saying "As much as I fuck with you bro/ As much as I fuck with you/ You are my brother/ And I know you are going to do it." The use of the word "brother" emphasizes the relationship between the two people and reinforces the idea of support and encouragement.
The song seems to be chronicling the beginning of the journey towards success, with the singer expressing their faith in the person's ability to achieve their goals. The line "In the beginning, it was just us two" suggests that the singer and the person they are addressing have been close for a long time and may have faced challenges or obstacles together. Despite this, the singer is optimistic about the future and believes that this person will come out on top.
Overall, the lyrics communicate a message of hope and belief in a friend or family member's ability to succeed. The use of profanity may seem jarring, but it serves to emphasize the singer's passion and conviction in their message of support and love.
Line by Line Meaning
I know eventually you're gonna get money for your mom
I acknowledge that in the future, you will make enough money to financially support your mother.
And you're gonna get money for who ever the fuck you want
You will also have the means to provide financial support for anyone you choose.
I know that
I am certain of what I'm saying.
You're smart you're gonna fucking do it
I have firm belief that you have the intelligence and ability to achieve financial success.
Yeah
I am expressing agreement with what I just said.
I know you are I believe in you
I have faith in your capabilities and believe that you can accomplish your financial goals.
I hope so
I am expressing optimism that what I believe will come to fruition.
As much as I fuck with you bro
I value our relationship as brothers (or close friends) greatly.
You are my brother
I am expressing a familial sense of brotherhood between us.
And I know you are going to do it
I am confident in your ability to achieve financial success and am emphasizing my belief in you.
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Written by: Michael Harrell
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