His best known work was probably as one third of chart stars All Seeing I, but has also recorded as Rubber Johnny and National Bandit, as well as being part of Fat Truckers, and Jarvis Cocker's side-project Relaxed Muscle.
In the 2005 film Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, he has a brief cameo playing rhythm guitar in wizard band The Weird Sisters, along with members of Radiohead, Pulp and Add N to (X).
Flex
J.P. Buckle Lyrics
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Eh
If you give it to me ima eat that shit for lunch
Wait
Drink it like some punch
Aye
We gone have some fun
Aye
Aye
Lets meet up next saturday
Know you wanna ride away
Bring some cloths you gotta stay
Dripping let me ride the wave
Girl you know you fine
Drop that shit one time
You gone make me lose my mind
Watch me cuff it like a crime
I just wanna grab it
Don't be so dramatic
If you want it you can have it
Don't judge me I'm a savage
My watch got hella carrots
I bought you shoes from Paris
Girl
Don't be so embarrassed
You bomb just like a terrorist
Flex time to have sex
Im talking sex
Time to have Sex
Don't tell nobody
Just know you fucking with a man who got a bag
Wait
You aint gotta beg
Aye
You just gotta ask
Aye
Them other niggas broke
They should rock a body case
Aye
If Jesus took the wheel and seen ya ass he probably crash
Wait
Give them something to be mad about
Im that nigga you brag about
Im that nigga they ask about
With a private bank and a stash account
I hope this make them jealous
Aint shit they can tell us
Don't buy that shit they selling
Can't you see they overzealous
Flex time to have sex
Im talking sex time to have sex
Don't tell nobody
Flex time to have sex
I want ya body
Need ya body baby
Flex Time to have sex
The song “Flex” by J.P. Buckle highlights gang activity and the desire for wealth. The lyrics suggest a certain level of pride in participating in illegal activities for financial gain, as demonstrated in the line, “Gang activity is the only activity.” The artist then goes on to express a desire for money and success, stating that he wants “bills until [he] falls” and wants so much money, he can’t even count it all.
The song further addresses the pressure to succeed in certain communities and the belief that the only way to do so is through illegal means. J.P. Buckle suggests that success can come from hard work and dedication, as he mentions his belief in God and the importance of prayer, but also acknowledges that achieving wealth is a priority. The use of slang and wordplay in the lyrics gives an authentic, streetwise feel to the song.
Overall, “Flex” by J.P. Buckle explores themes such as the glorification of gang culture, the appeal of money and success, and the pressure to succeed in certain communities. Through the use of lyrics that combine braggadocio, wordplay, and an unapologetic attitude, the song provides an insight into the mindset of someone who believes that participating in gang activity and illegal means is the only way to achieve wealth and success.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Expressing affirmation or agreement
Gang activity
Engaging in criminal or violent activities as a part of a gang
Is the only activity
Participating in criminal activities is the only option available
J’suis jamais là où on m’attendait
I am never where people expect me to be
Billets jaunes verts, j’en veux jusqu’à tomber
I want loads of money, in different currencies, until I can no longer stand
Parle mal de la miff, on boit à ta santé
If you disrespect my family, we will celebrate by drinking to your health
J’veux des liasses à plus savoir compter (gang gang)
I want so much money that I won't be able to count it anymore (gang gang)
Guète comment je flex
Look how much I am showing off my wealth
Dans mes poches j’ai des racks
I have stacks of money in my pockets
J'flex, j'flex, j'flex (okay)
I keep showing off and flaunting my wealth (okay)
Ils nous ont mis dans la tête qu’on réussit qu’en trafiquant
They have convinced us that we can only succeed by engaging in illegal activities
C’est pour ça que mes negros revendent le Maroc, le Pakistan
That is why my friends are selling drugs from Morocco and Pakistan
Tu peux pas faire mieux que moi, poto même en t’appliquant
You cannot do better than me, even if you try your best
J’crois en Dieu j’suis pratiquant mais me parle pas du Vatican
I believe in God and practice religion, but I do not want to discuss the Vatican
Le futur est dans mon œil, ton œil regarde le passé
I focus on the future, while you are stuck in the past
Si t’es pas prêt à taffer, demain il faut repasser
If you are not ready to work hard, try again tomorrow
J’veux effacer mes rancœurs, le regard vide dans la gove
I want to let go of my resentments, staring blankly in a prison cell
J’ai beaucoup donné mon cœur maintenant je pense aux billets mauves
I have given my heart to others, now I focus on making more money
Tout est carré comme un Kiri, jveux ma moula deuss deuss
Everything is under control, I want my money quickly
Tous les jours on course les racks et toi tu me parles de sexe
Every day we chase money, and you talk to me about sex
J'veux vivre dans un duplex, carats sur mon index (ice)
I want to live in a luxury apartment, with expensive jewelry on my finger (diamonds)
On s’est vu deux fois pour ken
We met only twice to have sex
Tu penses qu'on est des ex
You think we are no longer together
Askip t'aimes pas le squad, tu peux aller niquer ta race
They say you do not like our group, you can go and f**k yourself
Tema le drip, tema le swag, y'a du Supreme y'a du Palace
Look at my style, look at my swag, I wear Supreme and Palace brands
Tu crois que t'es plus fort que nous ? Negro t'es démentiel
Do you think you are stronger than us? You are insane, man
Tous les jours je prie negro, le regard vers le ciel
Every day I pray, looking up to the sky
Jamais je ne mettrai une meuf sur un piédestal
I will never put a woman on a pedestal
On fait du 10 sur 10, mon negro tu peux guett' les stats
We do great every time, my man, you can check the stats
On skrr dans la Benzo, jamais sniff' la coco
We speed in the Benz, but we never sniff cocaine
J'suis avec dernière bimbo j'ai du gloss sur mon polo (sheesh)
I am with a hot girl, and I have shining lip gloss on my polo shirt (exclamation of approval)
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Written by: Rontez Miles
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