Despite not having released a mixtape he featured on the soundtrack for Lord Of The Mics 2 and Lord Of The Decks 1, and vocalled the Skepta beat 'D.T.I', as well as JME's '96 Bars of revenge'.
Sadly Jade Defoe, a.k.a Esco Big Bars passed away on the 24th of April 2009, he will be truely missed... RIP ESCO BIG BARS!!
The Grime scene will not be the same without him!!
Birth name Jade "Gavin" Defoe
Also known as Esco, Esco Big Bars, Esco Bars
Origin Leytonstone (E11), London, UK
Genre(s) Grime, Rap
Years active 2003-2009
Associated acts Slew Dem Crew
Website http://myspace.com/bigbars
96 Bars Of Revenge
Esco Lyrics
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Yeah yeah yeah ah
you see a man's face
but you don't see his heart
you see a man's face
but you will never know his thoughts
Everywhere you go
there's a man to say love
take it to heart
For your heart is your heart
and your thoughts is your thoughts
never mix love with hatred
You see a man's face
you will never see his heart
you see a man's face
but you will never know his thoughts
you see a man's face
you will never know his thoughts
you see a man's face
In "96 Bars of Revenge," rapper Esco features Horace Andy, and in the chorus, Andy sings about true faces and hearts. He notes that even though you may see a man's face, you will never truly know his heart or thoughts. He warns not to mix love with hatred and to keep your heart and thoughts separate. The message of the chorus is that people often hide their true nature, and we should be mindful not to judge solely based on appearances.
Esco's verses continue the theme of deception and hidden motives. He raps about people who pretend to be your friend while really being your enemy, and how he sees through their lies. He also mentions betrayal and how people can turn on you in an instant, even those who claim to be loyal.
Overall, the song is a warning against trusting people blindly and not being naive to the true nature of those around us. It encourages listeners to be cautious and not to mix love and hatred or let others manipulate their hearts and thoughts.
Line by Line Meaning
Horace andy
An introduction to the song with the artist's name
Yeah yeah yeah ah
A simple, repetitive phrase that sets the rhythm of the song
you see a man's face
Physical appearance is deceiving
but you don't see his heart
You cannot judge someone's character just by looking at them
you see a man's face
Appearance is not indicative of what's inside
but you will never know his thoughts
You cannot truly know someone's intentions or innermost thoughts
Everywhere you go
A general statement about life
there's a man to say love
People talk about love all the time
never neither never neither
A nonsensical phrase used for rhythm
take it to heart
Don't take everything people say to heart
For your heart is your heart
Your feelings and emotions are your own
and your thoughts is your thoughts
Your thoughts are personal and private
never mix love with hatred
Love and hate cannot coexist
You see a man's face
Appearance can be misleading
you will never see his heart
You cannot truly know someone just by looking at them
you see a man's face
Outward appearance is not everything
but you will never know his thoughts
You can never fully understand someone's inner workings
you see a man's face
People are often judged by their appearance
Contributed by Sophia G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.