Interview
I-Culcha Lyrics

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About Eazy
Tell me how y'all felt, when you heard first
That he had announced that he had AIDS
And then i guess

When I found he had it
I was twisted i was torn
Up for a couple minutes

Just took me by surprise, because
He was just with us, you know?
He was just with us
He was just hanging out with us and
I don't - I didn't see
I was not expecting to see
A stamp saying 'AIDS' all
On his body, but I couldn't
See the man's signs
You know what I'm saying?
Nothing, not even a sickness
Like coughs or nothing

When I heard that my man
Was on the death-bed, it shook me up s'crazy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to I-Culcha's song "Interview" delve into the emotional reaction and shock experienced by the singer upon discovering that someone they knew, referred to as "Eazy," had announced that they had AIDS. The singer reflects on their initial disbelief and confusion, describing how it took them by surprise because Eazy had been a part of their social circle and had not exhibited any visible signs of illness.

The lyrics convey the singer's sense of being "twisted" and "torn" upon learning about Eazy's condition. The use of the phrase "took me by surprise" emphasizes the sudden impact of the news, highlighting how unexpected it was for someone seemingly healthy to be diagnosed with AIDS. The singer expresses their disbelief, emphasizing the fact that Eazy had been socializing with them without showing any signs of sickness.

The last line of the lyrics reveals the depth of the emotional impact, describing how the news of Eazy's deteriorating health "shook me up s'crazy." This signifies the profound effect that the revelation had on the singer, leaving them shaken and overwhelmed with emotions.

Line by Line Meaning

Tell me how y'all felt, when you heard first
Please share your initial emotions upon hearing the news

That he had announced that he had AIDS
That he publicly revealed his diagnosis of AIDS

When I found he had it
Upon discovering his diagnosis

I was twisted i was torn
I felt emotionally distressed and conflicted

Up for a couple minutes
For a brief period of time

Just took me by surprise, because
It caught me off guard because

He was just with us, you know?
He was recently in our presence, do you understand?

He was just hanging out with us and
He was casually spending time with us and

I don't - I didn't see
I couldn't perceive or comprehend

I was not expecting to see
I did not anticipate witnessing

A stamp saying 'AIDS' all
Evident indication or mark of 'AIDS' throughout