Back Again
Ed E.T & D.T.R Lyrics
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Is the alpha and the omega
I spit it
Bare witness to the greatest and the latest
They try to hate us
Witness the evolution of spitting, it's wicked and it's decadent
Revolutions per minutes, every time the record spin
In Brooklyn, they say I run it, the 'Natti is checking in
No matter the terminology, blood splatter artistically
It's looking like a Jackson Pollock painting, it's a mystery
Really should be brothers united against the industry
The Africans diaspora scatter at shattered history
The game missing me, rap is so repetitive
Although I ain't your blood or your cous', it's all relative
I got a gang of rhymes
And Tones' beats is banging
We moving through the streets like we're slanging dimes
It's magical, how the track is so classical
The cats who got gassed up in their sweats like Plaxico
I'm back from my sabbatical
Voice of the future, black radical
Keeping all the damages collateral
Listening to instrumentals
Thinking about all the things I've been through
The music is just a peek into my life, it's a window
It's so high tech and it's also simple
Even if I'm knocked down, I don't stay down
Even if I get down, I don't lay down
Hotter than the tar on this empty playground
Hotter than the tar on this empty playground
Hey yo, I'm taking all bets and settling all debts
A giant leap for man begins with a small step
From a sword to a set
To my people on the picket line
Who's sicking of getting treated like them aliens in District 9
I juxtapose my business model with my spirit
What, I'm just supposed to keep you comfortable with the lyrics?
I know the flow's disturbing
I know for certain just because you know all about the artist
Don't mean you know the person
You don't know me
I run labels
These unstable rappers is so phony
I try to listen but they're boring as missionary position
So I'm shitting on these niggas like dysentery conditions
I'm sitting on the throne, you dreaming that it's empty soon
Nobody feeling you, you're screaming in an empty room (Holla!)
The tree that fall in the forest, nobody hearing you
Even though you fall the hardest
Don't get me started
Listening to instrumentals
Thinking about all the things I've been through
The music is just a peek into my life, it's a window
It's so high tech and it's also simple
Even if I'm knocked down, I don't stay down
Even if I get down, I don't lay down
Hotter than the tar on this empty playground
Hotter than the tar on this empty playground
Yo, I built up my defenses
When I'm left to my devices, time gets suspended
More than DMX's driver's license
My music's steady, not affected by the higher prices
People having sex in the streets like Dionysus
You know what my advice is?
Fuck my advice, live your life
Stop tripping like everything amount to crisis
I make the sacrifices
My history is black as ice is
I don't think that I can trust you if you're lacking vices
I never miss a beat, the liquor make me slurred
It takes my words, tries to twist them like a Swisher Sweet
With sticky herb
American History X, your teeth'll hit the curb
It's easy 'cause I'm ill with the wordplay
I still flip the bird, like Jeezy
Strip it down, now it's exposed
I suppose my flow is the emperor's new clothes
Although I'm always by myself, I never ride alone
The music is on then I'm right at home, zoning
The song "Back Again" by Ed E.T & D.T.R features two artists coming back to the rap scene, claiming their talent and value. The first verse is about the evolution of rap and how the artists have improved their style while still facing criticism from the industry. They mention the lack of unity in the community, even when sharing the same background. The chorus describes the music as a window into their personal lives, and how it's straightforward yet sophisticated.
The second verse focuses on the rise of the artists, who now have a voice and a platform to speak about societal issues, including discrimination and inequality. They showcase their confidence in their abilities, contrasting it with the blandness of other rappers. The bridge emphasizes the power of music, how it can reflect personal experiences and make them universally relatable. The artists express their individuality but also their belonging to the culture, how they are constantly evolving while staying grounded in their lives.
Overall, "Back Again" is a reflection of the authenticity and resilience of rap music, how it can serve as a voice for people who don't have one, and how it can inspire others to embrace their uniqueness and power.
Line by Line Meaning
What we have here
Is the alpha and the omega
I spit it
Bare witness to the greatest and the latest
They try to hate us
Experience the evolution of rap which is decadent while reversing the negative energy from critics. It's a revolution marked by rapid revolutions corresponding to each spin of the record. We are artists that are envied by many.
Witness the evolution of spitting, it's wicked and it's decadent
Revolutions per minutes, every time the record spin
Retribution for cynics, like a stick-up kid with weapons
In Brooklyn, they say I run it, the 'Natti is checking in
No matter the terminology, blood splatter artistically
It's looking like a Jackson Pollock painting, it's a mystery
Really should be brothers united against the industry
The Africans diaspora scatter at shattered history
The game missing me, rap is so repetitive
Although I ain't your blood or your cous', it's all relative
I got a gang of rhymes
And Tones' beats is banging
We moving through the streets like we're slanging dimes
It's magical, how the track is so classical
The cats who got gassed up in their sweats like Plaxico
I'm back from my sabbatical
Voice of the future, black radical
Keeping all the damages collateral
It's not just words, we're speaking the evolution of rap itself. The quick revolutions correspond beautifully with the rotation of the record to create artistic blood splatters that are reminiscent of works of Jackson Pollock. We're all Africans but the industry divides us. We're not present in this repetitive songwriting trend. Our lyrics and beats are popping and we're moving throughout streets with our top-notch rhythms. We're back and spreading the voice of the future while keeping everything in check.
Listening to instrumentals
Thinking about all the things I've been through
The music is just a peek into my life, it's a window
It's so high tech and it's also simple
Even if I'm knocked down, I don't stay down
Even if I get down, I don't lay down
Hotter than the tar on this empty playground
Hotter than the tar on this empty playground
We take a sneak peek into our own lives through the music as we listen to the rhythms. Utilizing the high tech methods of complexity and simplicity, we never give up despite being down. We're hotter than the tar on an empty playground, radiating immense energy.
Hey yo, I'm taking all bets and settling all debts
A giant leap for man begins with a small step
From a sword to a set
To my people on the picket line
Who's sicking of getting treated like them aliens in District 9
I juxtapose my business model with my spirit
What, I'm just supposed to keep you comfortable with the lyrics?
I know the flow's disturbing
I know for certain just because you know all about the artist
Don't mean you know the person
You don't know me
I run labels
These unstable rappers is so phony
I try to listen but they're boring as missionary position
So I'm shitting on these niggas like dysentery conditions
I'm sitting on the throne, you dreaming that it's empty soon
Nobody feeling you, you're screaming in an empty room (Holla!)
The tree that fall in the forest, nobody hearing you
Even though you fall the hardest
Don't get me started
I take on challenges and commitments no matter what they seem like. Small steps lead to giant leaps. From a violent weapon to a peaceful audio set, I address the various struggles of people in society, who are treated poorly just like the aliens in District 9. My business model is borne out of my innate spirit but I'm not just going to make you comfortable with my lyrics. Just because you know the artist, it doesn't necessarily mean you know the person. I know exactly what's disturbing about my flow and know that these rappers aren't able to sustain their energy. I'm misbehaving and destroying them like a person with dysentery. I'm above them and on the throne, while they're screaming in empty rooms without any listeners.
Yo, I built up my defenses
When I'm left to my devices, time gets suspended
More than DMX's driver's license
My music's steady, not affected by the higher prices
People having sex in the streets like Dionysus
You know what my advice is?
Fuck my advice, live your life
Stop tripping like everything amount to crisis
I make the sacrifices
My history is black as ice is
I don't think that I can trust you if you're lacking vices
I never miss a beat, the liquor make me slurred
It takes my words, tries to twist them like a Swisher Sweet
With sticky herb
American History X, your teeth'll hit the curb
It's easy 'cause I'm ill with the wordplay
I still flip the bird, like Jeezy
Strip it down, now it's exposed
I suppose my flow is the emperor's new clothes
Although I'm always by myself, I never ride alone
The music is on then I'm right at home, zoning
I've built up emotional walls to protect myself from everything around me but it also causes time to stop. My music is unshakeable and impervious to high prices. People on the streets are taking part in sexual acts openly, taking inspiration from Dionysus. But my advice is for you to do whatever you like and not get stressed so easily. I make sacrifices and my life is just like a dark ice. I can't trust you if you're completely innocent. Even if I am drunk, I never miss a beat, but sometimes the liquor dangerously affects and twists the content of the lyrics. My rhyming skill is so brilliant that the insults just fly off my back. My performance revealing my emotional state underneath is just like the story of the Emperor's New Clothes. I'm always alone, but the music and the high beats transport me to the place where I belong.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: SHARESE BALLARD, TALIB KWELI, TONY COTTRELL
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