The original GCH began playing birthday parties, clubs, and festivals which eventually led to numerous larger venues throughout the northeast, including four years on Warped Tour (2003, 2004, 2006, 2008). During this time, GCH released four self-produced CDs: "Hed Candy" (1999), "Greasy Kids Stuff" (2000), "For the Kids" (2001) and "Papercut Chronicles EP" (2004).
"As cruel as School Children" was released on July 25, 2006. A second version of the album, released on November 4, 2006 additionally contains the single "Cupid's Chokehold"
After the release of "For the Kids", lead singer Travis McCoy won MTV's Direct Effect MC Battle and as a prize, he appeared in Styles P's video "Daddy Get That Cash".
The current configuration of GCH formed as guitarist Disashi Lumumba-Kasongo joined in late 2004, with bassist Eric Roberts joining in mid 2005.
After hearing the song "Taxi Driver", Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy invited the band to one of his shows. Gym Class Heroes then went on to join Pete Wentz's label, Decaydance Records, an imprint of Fueled by Ramen. Travis later said that Stump's support, coupled with the label's touring ethos and family atmosphere, led the band to signing with Decaydance/Fueled by Ramen.
Gym Class Heroes appeared on the Warped Tour in the summer of 2005 and 2006. The band completed their leg of a tour with The All-American Rejects on Nov. 29 in Las Vegas.
Their recent hit "Clothes Off" reached the No# 3 spot in the uk top 40 charts.
Lead singer Travis McCoy is currently working on a side project called Tequila Mockingbird with Nick Scimeca and is due out sometime early next year.
In mid-September 2008, Gym Class Heroes put out their album, "The Quilt". It was recorded during their late 2007 tour with Fall Out Boy and Plain White T's, "Young Wild Things". Soon after toured with Lil' Wayne on his "I Am Music" tour (late 2008).
The next album will be titled The Papercut Chronicles 2. The Stereo Hearts Songfacts reports that the first single from the album, "Stereo Hearts," features Maroon 5 frontman and The Voice coach Adam Levine on the chorus. It was released for download on iTunes on June 14, 2011 and also sent to all radio stations around the world the same day.
Travis McCoy is currently on a humanitarian trip across the globe to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS and how to prevent it.
Wejusfreestylin
Gym Class Heroes Lyrics
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Yeah we should have a freestyle on this."
"A freestyle?"
"Yeah hit em off with something."
"Spit a verse, travis, spit a verse."
"Youre picking your nose, travis."
"Stop picking your nose."
Traded in my hollow words for jelly-filled verbs
And five pound pronouns and predicates
This is Shlep's edicate for sloppy fable manners
Get your napkins
Mattie, dude, kick the beat
And ill rhyme top of the line, top of the world
Top of the morning to you, top dog
'Cause i'm top notch, tiger
Tie it in a knot till your eyeballs pop out
So you can actually see what an actual MC looks like
And if i had to pick and chose id be the indecisive dick
In the voting booth
Laughing at my options
Like stop the press and all the media
Shleprok is leaving ya
Walk with prosthetic concoctions
I thought i told you
You're just a toadstool
Like Mario with fire powers
Sticking dick to the princess
It's just senseless like that David and Goliath drama
Minus the sling and stone your basically defenseless.
Anyway, you wanna it
Shleprok's cock's obnoxious
Feels like a midget is chillen in my boxers
"Whaaat?"
"Im sorry."
"I dont know.."
The opening lines of "Wejusfreestylin" by Gym Class Heroes sets the stage for a playful and impromptu rap session. The characters in the song banter with each other, joking around and urging Travis, presumably the lead vocalist, to freestyle over a beat. The lyrics are not meant to be taken too seriously but rather show the spontaneity and camaraderie of a group of friends just hanging out and having fun. The line "Traded in my hollow words for jelly-filled verbs" is a clever wordplay that emphasizes the importance of using descriptive language and imaginative phrasing in rap music. It shows a willingness on the part of the artist to experiment with language and wordplay to create a unique sound.
The rap verses themselves are full of pop culture references and tongue-in-cheek jokes. The line about "Mario with fire powers/Sticking dick to the princess" is a clear reference to the popular video game character and his mission to rescue Princess Peach. The references to David and Goliath and prosthetic limbs add humor and absurdity to the lyrics. Overall, the song is a lighthearted and fun exploration of rap music, using humor and playful language to create a unique sound.
Line by Line Meaning
If we were recording right now, and we would be getting all this, yeah sorry.
If we were recording our conversation right now, and capturing all the things we're saying, sorry about that.
Yeah we should have a freestyle on this.
We should come up with a freestyle rap for this music.
A freestyle?
Are you suggesting that we make up lyrics as we go?
Yeah hit em off with something.
Yes, let's start freestyling and impress the listeners.
Spit a verse, travis, spit a verse.
Travis, rap a verse for us, show us your skills.
Youre picking your nose, travis.
Travis, I can see that you're picking your nose, please stop.
Stop picking your nose.
I'm serious, stop picking your nose right now.
Fuck you, dude, fuck you.
I'm upset with you and don't appreciate your comment, I'm lashing out with anger.
Traded in my hollow words for jelly-filled verbs
I upgraded the lackluster words of my vocabulary for flavorful and meaningful ones.
And five pound pronouns and predicates
I added very impactful and heavy pronouns and predicates to my sentences.
This is Shlep's edicate for sloppy fable manners
I'm following the etiquette of Shlep for writing structured, well-formed stories.
Get your napkins
Get ready with your napkins, as this upcoming freestyle is going to be juicy and exciting.
Mattie, dude, kick the beat And ill rhyme top of the line, top of the world
Mattie, start the music, because I'm about to deliver the best rap with top-class rhymes.
Top of the morning to you, top dog
I'm wishing you the best of the morning, as well as calling you the best of the best.
'Cause i'm top notch, tiger
I am the best, like a top-quality tiger.
Tie it in a knot till your eyeballs pop out
Wrap this rap so tightly that it becomes impossible to ignore its brilliance.
So you can actually see what an actual MC looks like
The rap will be so amazing that it will make you see what a true and phenomenal MC looks like.
And if i had to pick and chose id be the indecisive dick
If I had to select options, I would take a very long time and make my choices very carefully.
In the voting booth laughing at my options
I'm taking a long time to vote because I find the options presented to be amusing.
Like stop the press and all the media
I'm expressing how important my decision feels by comparing it to stopping the press and news media.
Shleprok is leaving ya Walk with prosthetic concoctions
I'm leaving you behind, get ready with your fake and artificial thoughts.
I thought i told you You're just a toadstool
I'm underlining how unimportant you are by comparing you to a toadstool, which is a type of mushroom that generally goes unnoticed.
Like Mario with fire powers Sticking dick to the princess
I'm comparing myself to Mario, all powerful and using my powers liberally, even in inappropriate ways.
It's just senseless like that David and Goliath drama Minus the sling and stone your basically defenseless.
This situation is like the story of David and Goliath, with you being Goliath and me being David, but the difference here is that you have no defense, like a sling and a stone, and it's senseless to try and compete with me.
Anyway, you wanna it Shleprok's cock's obnoxious
No matter how you see it, know that Shleprok's behavior is offensive and noisy.
Feels like a midget is chillen in my boxers
I'm experiencing discomfort, as if there were always an uncomfortable presence in my life.
Whaaat?
I'm asking for clarification, what are you saying?
Im sorry.
I apologize for what I just said.
I dont know..
I'm confused and unsure about what just happened.
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