They released two records to critical acclaim.
"Chat and Business" and "Modern Apprentice"
Their single "Sink Venice" gained some notoriety for its jagged guitar and melodic hooks.
Jackpot
Ikara Colt Lyrics
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Look around
Says boy there's a lot you can do right now
Hey woman won't you save it for later
To many people are standing still
Well I am a little out of practice
Entertain me
He won't see me, looks out for me
So I could find, I could find my way back
What exactly are you looking for
Turn your face, face to the floor
What exactly are you looking for
Turn your face, turn your face to the the floor
I got an invitation
Take a look around
It said boy let's show 'em what you can do right now
Hey little man save it for later
Cause like I can, I'll find my way back
What exactly are you looking for
Turn your face, face to the floor
What exactly are you looking for
Turn your face, face
You're gonna get a reaction
If you carry on like that
You're gonna get your reaction
C-carry on like that
You're gonna get a reaction
If you carry on like that
You're gonna get a reaction
If you carry on like that
What exactly are you looking for
Turn your face, face to the floor
What exactly are you looking for
Turn your face, face, face to the floor
In the first verse of Ikara Colt's song "Jackpot", the singer receives an invitation that encourages them to take action and make something of themselves. They urge others to do the same, stating that too many people are just standing still. However, the singer admits that they themselves are "a little out of practice" and asks to be entertained and taken back to the start. They mention someone who looks out for them so they can find their way back, but it is not clear who this person is or what role they play in the singer's life.
The second verse echoes the message of the first, encouraging the singer to show what they're capable of right now. They address a "little man" who is told to save their energy for later, implying that they should focus on their current actions rather than saving up for the future. The chorus repeats the line "What exactly are you looking for, turn your face to the floor," which could be interpreted as a call to stop procrastinating or hiding from opportunities.
Overall, the lyrics of "Jackpot" seem to encourage a sense of urgency and self-motivation. The song suggests that success comes to those who take action and make the most of their opportunities.
Line by Line Meaning
I got an invitation
Someone has invited me to do something.
Look around
Observe your surroundings.
Says boy there's a lot you can do right now
The invitation is to an opportunity, and there are many options available.
Hey woman won't you save it for later
The woman is being asked to wait for something.
To many people are standing still
Others are not taking advantage of the opportunity, and are not being proactive.
Well I am a little out of practice
I may be a little rusty or not as skilled as I once was.
Entertain me
Amuse me or keep me interested.
Take me back to the start
Return me to the beginning or to a previous point in time.
He won't see me, looks out for me
I am being watched or protected by someone.
So I could find, I could find my way back
I am being guided or directed so that I can return to my starting point.
What exactly are you looking for
What it is that you are seeking or trying to achieve?
Turn your face, face to the floor
Focus on what is at your feet or in front of you.
Hey little man save it for later
Someone is asking a young boy to hold off on something for a future time.
Cause like I can, I'll find my way back
If needed, I can return to my starting point.
You're gonna get a reaction
Your actions will bring consequences or a response.
If you carry on like that
If you continue behaving in a certain way.
Contributed by Victoria B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.