In 2015, the group self-released Live From the Dentist Office, their 11-track debut project with features from Chuck Inglish, Curtis Williams, Glass Popcorn, and Demi Hughes. The mixtape was released through multiple digital platforms such as SoundCloud, iTunes, Tidal, and Spotify. The project was later commercialized in physical copies through Injury Reserve's online store. Live From the Dentist Office received general acclaim from music critics. On December 15th, 2016, Injury Reserve released a new mixtape titled Floss, released again through a variety of digital platforms. The album featured Vic Mensa and Cakes Da Killa.
On September 29th, 2017, the group released an EP titled "Drive It Like It's Stolen", preceded by the singles "North Pole", "Make You Sweat", and "Boom (x3)". All of the singles were released with accompanying music videos. They are accompanying The Underachievers on a tour in 2017.
In May of 2019, Injury Reserve released their debut self-titled album Injury Reserve, which was received well by critics and fans, and featuring Pro Teens, Rico Nasty, Freddie Gibbs, Dylan Brady, and more.
On June 29th, 2020, Stepa J. Groggs passed away at age 32.
On August 10th, 2021, Injury Reserve announced their second album, By the Time I Get to Phoenix, released September 15th, 2021. On the 11th, "Knees" dropped, and on the 1st of September, the second and final single "Superman That" was released. The album only has one vocal feature, ZelooperZ on track "SS San Francisco". However, Morgan Simpson of black midi contributed his drumming on "Outside", Body Meat's drums on "Ground Zero", and co-production with Sadpony and Jam City on "Top Picks For You".
On July 7th, 2023, Injury Reserve announced their disbandment via an announcement of a double music video for the last IR song "Bye Storm" and the debut song of Ritchie's and Parker's new duo project By Storm.
See You Sweat
Injury Reserve Lyrics
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See you sweat, see you sweat, hah, hah, hm
Go ahead and keep the lights on
I just wanna (I see you sweat)
Just keep the lights on, yeah (I see you sweat)
Hands up like black and whites come
Go ahead and clap your hands like you tryna fight some, son
I just wanna (I see you sweat)
Just keep the lights on (I see you sweat)
Hands up like black and whites come
Go ahead and clap your hands like you tryna fight some, son
First off, uh, bow down
'Cause this feel like Midnight Club in D-town, wassup?
DUB Edition, new keys in the ignition
My hat tippin', Dontrelle Willis with the feet kickin'
Her knees cranking, you see what P cranking, uh
I mean, listen, uh, y'all be trippin', uh
See, we'll lately been seeing y'all be grading, uh
I mean, face it, y'all niggas is cheap fragrance
They know me, the phonies
They copy, they jocking
But Groggsie, he just drinking Carlo Rossi
And the pretty boy finna end the title reign, Arturo Gatti
We in this thing with the whole posse
And this fit just asking niggas to just rob me
And these kicks just asking niggas to start rockin'
But you ain't gotta ask a nigga, you just watch me
Go ahead and keep the lights on
I just wanna (I see you sweat)
Just keep the lights on, yeah (I see you sweat)
Hands up like black and whites come
Go ahead and clap your hands like you tryna fight some, son
Go ahead and keep the lights on
I just wanna (I see you sweat)
Just keep the lights on (I see you sweat)
Hands up like black and whites come
Go ahead and clap your hands like you tryna fight some, son
Yeah, Henny out the bottle, I don't need no glass
This is all me, so please don't ask
Ballin' on a budget, gotta make this last
Nick driving reckless, hoping we don't crash
Pull up mad deep with all my niggas
My lil bro just dropped your rent on Denim
In the back, with my feet up kicking
Belly out, with my shirt, that's linen
I'm just tryna vibe, yeah, we out here giggin', uh
Two-stepping, just out here killin'
Gettin' hot in here, plus the Henny done kicked in
I need to slow down, 'fore your boy gets kicked out
Still feeling myself, just socializing
But you better not ask me to start freestyling
Honestly, I don't like the nightlife full
Since I'm here, I guess I'll enjoy the lights like you
See you sweat, see you sweat
See you sweat, see you sweat
Go ahead and keep the lights on (I see you sweat)
I just wanna (I see you sweat)
Just keep the lights on (I see you sweat)
Hands up like black and whites come (I see you sweat)
Go ahead and clap your hands like you tryna fight some, son (I see you sweat)
Go ahead and keep the lights on (I see you sweat)
I just wanna (I see you sweat)
Just keep the, yeah, yeah (I see you sweat)
Lights on, son, son (I see you sweat)
Go ahead and keep the lights on, I just wanna see you sw- (uh)
Go ahead and keep the lights on
I just wanna (I see you sweat)
Just keep the lights on, yeah (I see you sweat)
Hands up like black and whites come
Go ahead and clap your hands like you tryna fight some, son
Go ahead and keep the lights on
I just wanna (I see you sweat)
Just keep the lights on (I see you sweat)
Hands up like black and whites come
I just wanna (see you sweat, see you sweat)
The lyrics of Injury Reserve's song "See You Sweat" seem to be about the desire to see others exerting themselves and putting in effort. The repeated phrase "I see you sweat" suggests that the singer enjoys witnessing the hard work and dedication of others. The lyrics also touch on themes of authenticity and being true to oneself, as indicated by lines like "This is all me, so please don't ask" and "I'm just tryna vibe, yeah, we out here giggin'."
The song begins with a playful encouragement for someone to "keep the lights on," implying that the singer wants to see them in action, fully engaged and giving it their all. The mention of black and whites may refer to police officers, suggesting that the singer wants the person to put up a fight or show determination, as if they were facing authority. The verses also contain references to various cultural and mundane elements, such as Midnight Club (a video game), D-Town (Detroit), Dontrelle Willis (a baseball player), and Carlo Rossi (a brand of wine).
In the final verse, the singer reflects on their own experiences, mentioning the pleasure of drinking Henny (Hennessy) straight from the bottle and the enjoyment of socializing and embracing the nightlife. However, there is a warning about not asking the singer to freestyle, suggesting a preference for simply being present and enjoying the atmosphere without feeling the pressure to perform.
Overall, "See You Sweat" seems to celebrate hard work, authenticity, and being fully present in the moment, while also conveying a sense of confidence and self-assuredness.
Line by Line Meaning
Go ahead and keep the lights on
Continue to keep the lights illuminated
I just wanna (I see you sweat)
I only desire to witness you perspiring
Just keep the lights on, yeah (I see you sweat)
Simply maintain the illumination, yeah, while I observe your perspiration
Hands up like black and whites come
Raise your hands as if the police are approaching
Go ahead and clap your hands like you tryna fight some, son
Proceed to clap your hands as if you are preparing for a combat, my friend
First off, uh, bow down
Initially, uh, submit and worship
'Cause this feel like Midnight Club in D-town, wassup?
Because this feels reminiscent of Midnight Club in Detroit, what's happening?
DUB Edition, new keys in the ignition
DUB Edition, fresh keys in the car ignition
My hat tippin', Dontrelle Willis with the feet kickin'
My hat is tilted, similar to Dontrelle Willis, and my feet are kicking
Her knees cranking, you see what P cranking, uh
Her knees are moving energetically, you can observe the same energy I possess
I mean, listen, uh, y'all be trippin', uh
I mean, listen, uh, you all are making mistakes, uh
See, we'll lately been seeing y'all be grading, uh
You see, recently we have been noticing that you all have been evaluating, uh
I mean, face it, y'all niggas is cheap fragrance
I mean, accept it, you individuals are comparable to inexpensive perfume
They know me, the phonies
They are aware of me, the imposters
They copy, they jocking
They imitate, they admire
But Groggsie, he just drinking Carlo Rossi
But Groggsie, he is simply consuming Carlo Rossi wine
And the pretty boy finna end the title reign, Arturo Gatti
And the attractive individual is about to end Arturo Gatti's reign as champion
We in this thing with the whole posse
We are involved in this situation with the entire group
And this fit just asking niggas to just rob me
And this outfit is practically inviting individuals to attempt to rob me
And these kicks just asking niggas to start rockin'
And these sneakers are practically encouraging individuals to start wearing them
But you ain't gotta ask a nigga, you just watch me
But you don't need to request anything from me, you just observe my actions
Yeah, Henny out the bottle, I don't need no glass
Yeah, drinking Hennessy directly from the bottle, I don't require a glass
This is all me, so please don't ask
This is entirely my doing, so kindly refrain from inquiring
Ballin' on a budget, gotta make this last
Engaging in extravagant activities while adhering to a limited budget, must ensure it endures
Nick driving reckless, hoping we don't crash
My friend Nick is driving recklessly, hoping we do not experience a collision
Pull up mad deep with all my niggas
Arrive with a large group of my friends
My lil bro just dropped your rent on Denim
My younger sibling recently spent a significant amount of money on denim clothing
In the back, with my feet up kicking
Seated in the rear, leisurely kicking up my feet
Belly out, with my shirt, that's linen
Belly protruding, wearing a linen shirt
I'm just tryna vibe, yeah, we out here giggin', uh
I am simply attempting to enjoy the atmosphere, yeah, we are here having a great time, uh
Two-stepping, just out here killin'
Engaging in a dance style known as two-stepping, simply excelling in this environment
Gettin' hot in here, plus the Henny done kicked in
It is becoming warm in this location, furthermore, the Hennessey has begun to have effect
I need to slow down, 'fore your boy gets kicked out
I must reduce my speed, before I am forcefully removed from this establishment
Still feeling myself, just socializing
Still maintaining confidence and self-assurance, simply interacting with others
But you better not ask me to start freestyling
However, you should not request me to begin improvising lyrics
Honestly, I don't like the nightlife full
Honestly, I am not particularly fond of the bustling night scene
Since I'm here, I guess I'll enjoy the lights like you
Since I am present, I suppose I will take pleasure in the illumination as you do
See you sweat, see you sweat
Observe you perspire, observe you perspire
Go ahead and keep the lights on (I see you sweat)
Continue to keep the lights illuminated, as I perceive your perspiration
I just wanna (I see you sweat)
I only desire to witness your perspiration
Just keep the lights on (I see you sweat)
Simply maintain the illumination, as I observe your perspiration
Hands up like black and whites come (I see you sweat)
Raise your hands as if the police are approaching, as I observe your perspiration
Go ahead and clap your hands like you tryna fight some, son (I see you sweat)
Proceed to clap your hands as if you are preparing for a combat, my friend, as I observe your perspiration
Yeah, yeah (I see you sweat)
Yeah, yeah, as I observe your perspiration
Lights on, son, son (I see you sweat)
Illuminated environment, my friend, my friend, as I observe your perspiration
Go ahead and keep the lights on, I just wanna see you sw- (uh)
Continue to keep the lights illuminated, I simply wish to witness you perspire
I just wanna (I see you sweat)
I only desire to observe your perspiration
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Nathaniel Ritchie, Jordan Groggs, Parker Corey
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
potato_god_03
Rest In Power, Groggs. You were and always will be a beautiful and talented man💛
Spazalicious
God damn Parker's production is so fucking incredible.
theneedledrop
NONE OF YOU GOT ME ON THE PHONE! I'M DISAPPOINTED!
evyn's refuge
theneedledrop what u tryna do sign them
nutriculi
theneedledrop youre not a melon its ok
JayAreAyy
Well, I set off the Melon Signal...
granted
theneedledrop check us out and let me know if your disappointed lmaooo
George Dutton
melon reserve
ILOVECODY
FIRST SINGLE HAD ME CRYING, SECOND GOT ME DANCING, THE NEXT ONE IS GOING TO HAVE ME RETHINK MY LIFE!!!
Da Bossman
Tha Swami not gonna be another single.Album coming soon and there's not many songs-it's only an ep.