Injury Reserve was an Arizona based hip-hop group formed in 2012 by rappers… Read Full Bio ↴Injury Reserve was an Arizona based hip-hop group formed in 2012 by rappers Stepa J. Groggs, RiTchie, and producer Parker Corey. After Groggs' passing, Ritchie With a T and Parker Corey are now releasing music as By Storm.

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.

Wow
Injury Reserve Lyrics

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Wow, wow, wow
Wow, wow, wow
Wow, wow, wow

Never been a brainiac
In my yellow and red, I'm a Hulkamaniac
If you think you can see us on the mic
Uh, I suggest you adjust your sight

Going Hollywood, I look good in black and white
Give me a bottle, I bet you I power through
And they screaming, "Go Hill," like they rooting for the college team in powder blue
Faded off weed, liquor, and powder too
This is food for thought, better take the whole plate

Don't lie, some of y'all thought food for thought meant taking these hoes on a date
Fuck what you think, we're great
Dropped, washed up and we pissed off an entire state

Wow, now you're overreacting
I guess sometimes it just goes like that, man

All of the kids like wow, wow, wow
The old niggas like wow, wow, wow
The college girls like wow, wow, wow
I got the city like wow, wow, wow
All of the kids like wow, wow, wow
The old niggas like wow, wow, wow
The college girls like wow, wow, wow
We got the city like wow, wow, wow

Check it, I feel like Keyshawn in '07
Shit, I was robbin' niggas when I was eleven
Cause it's not what you got, but how you rock it
I was killing them with South Pole up on my pockets
But now killing it is a dedication
So the game's losing niggas due to their parent emancipation
Proclamation, one nation full of nigga's hate and
Low patience, but I have a demand for money statements
And I'm just repenting
I've been rolling through the city with my windows all tinted
And how you niggas going jock on a legend?
Like, how you niggas going to run when we're slipping?
But when we winning, you like, "We were here since the beginning."
I look at niggas like, "Wow, wow, wow."
We run the city now, now, now

All of the kids like wow, wow, wow
The old niggas like wow, wow, wow
The college girls like wow, wow, wow
I got the city like wow, wow, wow
All of the kids like wow, wow, wow
The old niggas like wow, wow, wow
The college girls like wow, wow, wow

We got the city like wow, wow, wow
I go to Shanko with twenty five thou
You going twenty five hundred, wow
I got zero plaques on my wall right now
You got forty retweets, damn, nigga, wow
I go to Shanko with twenty five thou
You going twenty five hundred, wow
I got zero plaques on my wall right now
You got forty retweets, damn, nigga, wow
I go to Shanko with twenty five thou
You going twenty five hundred, wow
I got zero plaques on my wall right now
You got forty retweets, damn, nigga, wow
I go to Shanko with twenty five thou
You going twenty five hundred, wow
I got zero plaques on my wall right now
You got forty retweets, damn, nigga, wow

All of the kids like wow, wow, wow
The old niggas like wow, wow, wow

The college girls like wow, wow, wow
I got the city like wow, wow, wow

Overall Meaning

The song "Wow" by Injury Reserve has a catchy hook and discusses the band's rise to fame. The chorus repeats "wow, wow, wow" which seems to represent the band's amazement at their success. In the verses, they discuss their humble beginnings and how they've overcome obstacles to become successful.

The first verse contains references to wrestling, with the line "In my yellow and red, I'm a Hulkamaniac" nodding to Hulk Hogan's iconic red and yellow attire. The next line suggests that if someone doesn't recognize the band's talent on the mic, they should adjust their sight. The verse goes on to say that the band is going Hollywood, and they look good both in color and black and white. They mention being faded off weed, liquor, and powder, which suggests they're enjoying their success but also alludes to the potential dangers of substance abuse. The verse ends with the line "This is food for thought, better take the whole plate," which suggests that they have a lot to say and want to be taken seriously.

The second verse further illustrates the band's rise to fame, with references to brands and their own self-made wealth. The line "I was killing them with South Pole up on my pockets" signifies that they were once proud to wear inexpensive clothing, but now they dedicate themselves to "killing it" in everything they do. They also mention "parent emancipation proclamation," which suggests that some members may have had strained family relationships. The verse ends with "I look at niggas like, 'Wow, wow, wow/ We run the city now, now, now,'" which again indicates the band's amazement at their success.

Overall, the song is an ode to the band's success, but it also touches on their humble beginnings and the potential dangers of fame.

Line by Line Meaning

Wow, wow, wow Wow, wow, wow Wow, wow, wow
The song's title and chorus, expressing amazement and excitement.

Never been a brainiac
I don't consider myself highly intelligent.

In my yellow and red, I'm a Hulkamaniac
I'm a fan of Hulk Hogan and wear his signature colors.

If you think you can see us on the mic Uh, I suggest you adjust your sight
If you believe you can challenge us in rap, you're mistaken and need to reassess your abilities.

Going Hollywood, I look good in black and white
We're gaining fame and success, and I feel good in the spotlight.

Give me a bottle, I bet you I power through And they screaming, "Go Hill," like they rooting for the college team in powder blue Faded off weed, liquor, and powder too
I can handle my drinks and drugs, and people cheer us on like a sports team.

This is food for thought, better take the whole plate Don't lie, some of y'all thought food for thought meant taking these hoes on a date
Our music is thought-provoking, so listen to the whole message, and don't mistake our lyrics for misogyny.

Fuck what you think, we're great Dropped, washed up and we pissed off an entire state
We know our worth and talent, and even when others doubted us, we proved them wrong and earned respect.

Wow, now you're overreacting I guess sometimes it just goes like that, man
Expressing surprise and sarcasm towards someone's excessive emotions, acknowledging that life doesn't always go as planned.

All of the kids like wow, wow, wow The old niggas like wow, wow, wow The college girls like wow, wow, wow I got the city like wow, wow, wow
Our music appeals to a wide range of people and is making waves in our city.

Check it, I feel like Keyshawn in '07 Shit, I was robbin' niggas when I was eleven
Drawing a comparison to Keyshawn Johnson's successful NFL career, but also referencing his own past wrongdoing as a child.

Cause it's not what you got, but how you rock it I was killing them with South Pole up on my pockets But now killing it is a dedication So the game's losing niggas due to their parent emancipation Proclamation, one nation full of nigga's hate and Low patience, but I have a demand for money statements And I'm just repenting
It's not about material possessions but how you present yourself. I used to wear South Pole clothes to impress others, but now success requires hard work and commitment. The music industry is losing talented artists due to family estrangement and societal issues. I refuse to take negativity and lack of patience in stride, and demand payment for my work. Recognizing and acknowledging past mistakes.

I've been rolling through the city with my windows all tinted And how you niggas going jock on a legend? Like, how you niggas going to run when we're slipping? But when we winning, you like, "We were here since the beginning." I look at niggas like, "Wow, wow, wow." We run the city now, now, now
Driving around with privacy tinting, questioning why others plagiarize or copy our style. When we struggle, others turn their backs on us, but when we succeed, they claim to have supported us from the start. We take notice of these discrepancies and our own rise to popularity.

I go to Shanko with twenty five thou You going twenty five hundred, wow I got zero plaques on my wall right now You got forty retweets, damn, nigga, wow
Comparing personal financial success and social media popularity to others, highlighting the vast difference. I have yet to achieve significant awards or accolades, but my wealth speaks for itself.

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