Experimentalism has always been a hallmark of JJAHBG, straight down to their humble beginnings making acoustic blues jams with a guitar and harmonica. The equipment has gotten more sophisticated, the songs more complex, and the influences have grown, but through it all JJAHBG are happiest when creating thoroughly unique music. Their music is all about random inspiration and ridiculous fun.
JJAHBG has a long and storied history dating back to a backyard party and a case of plastic harmonicas. After performing a blues song they had written that very day, founders Jesse Everett and Waylan “Danger” Ratner formed their epic collaboration with one purpose in mind: make awesome music. Since their 2006 inception, they and their many collaborators have created seven masterpiece albums:
The Big Easy (2007)
We are Legend (2008)
Jesse, Sophia, and the Broken Bottle (2009)
Huah! Good God! (2010)
Blow it Up (2010)
Performance Enhanced Music (2013)
Conclave of Champions (2014)
Blow
JJAHBG Lyrics
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Giving permission to the man to kill jack kill
Been deceived by the promise of the
Goods of the Toy and Tokyo District
It'll rob you, it'll mob you
All I want is a nice Asian ass
Mmm hmm, bring me one fast
Furiously blending, passing out lending you my sick jamming
Its only a matter of time
I'm sending you my rhyme. I'm passing you that lime
Its only a matter of time
Tick, tick, tick, tick, boom
I said blow it up. I said blow it up
I said, I said, I said blow it up now
I said blow it up. I said blow it up
I said, I said, I said blow it up now
Blow it up
The sand landing leaves me tanning
And the rain of lemons hits you in the face
Give me your mac and cheese please
I said blow it up. I said blow it up
I said, I said, I said blow it up now
I said blow it up. I said blow it up
I said, I said, I said blow it up now
Is there time? Yes, there's time
Dropping that a-bomb, starting my rhyme, blow my mind, pow
Because I'm not at work right now
Jealous? yes
Record release party
Because the showdown with your guns and the force of the blow
Makes me wanna go hit the ho for sure
Because the showdown with your guns and the force of the blow
Makes me wanna go hit the ho for sure
Because when you're young you get get high
Because when you're high, you get young
I said blow it up. I said blow it up
I said, I said, I said blow it up now
I said blow it up. I said blow it up
I said, I said, I said blow it up now
Is there time? Yes, there's time
Dropping that a-bomb, starting my rhyme, blow my mind, pow
Because I'm not at work right now
Jealous? yes
I said blow it up. I said blow it up
I said, I said, I said blow it up now
I said blow it up. I said blow it up
I said, I said, I said blow it up now
The lyrics to JJAHBG's song Blow are a mixture of abstract phrases and nonsense words, making it difficult to extract a clear meaning from the song. The first few lines refer to hanging out or camping, but then the lyrics quickly transition to discussing the downsides of consumerism and materialism. The line "Been deceived by the promise of the Goods of the Toy and Tokyo District" suggests that the singer has been fooled into buying into the idea that owning things will bring happiness. However, the singer admits that this philosophy will only "rob you" and "mob you."
The lyrics then shift again to a desire for "a nice Asian ass," which seems to be referencing objectification and fetishization of women of Asian descent. The rest of the song is a mix of nonsensical phrases and references to dropping beats and starting rhymes. The lyrics "Because when you're young you get high, because when you're high, you get young" could be interpreted as a reference to the cyclical nature of drug use and addiction.
Overall, the lyrics to Blow are a bit convoluted and difficult to fully understand. However, it seems to be a critique of consumer culture and the pitfalls of materialism, as well as commentary on objectification and drug use.
Line by Line Meaning
Kicking it, chilling it, setting up tent inside and outside
Relaxing and enjoying life, even if that means camping in unconventional places.
Giving permission to the man to kill jack kill
Encouraging someone to take matters into their own hands, even if it means using violence.
Been deceived by the promise of the
Goods of the Toy and Tokyo District
It'll rob you, it'll mob you
Feeling betrayed by the allure of material possessions, and recognizing that greed can lead to danger.
All I want is a nice Asian ass
Mmm hmm, bring me one fast
Objectifying and fetishizing Asian women, without regard for their humanity or individuality.
Furiously blending, passing out lending you my sick jamming
Dropping them beats slick rickety tick
Its only a matter of time
I'm sending you my rhyme. I'm passing you that lime
Its only a matter of time
Tick, tick, tick, tick, boom
Boasting about one's musical prowess, and confidently sharing one's art with others.
I said blow it up. I said blow it up
I said, I said, I said blow it up now
Blow it up
Calling for a raucous, explosive party atmosphere.
The sand landing leaves me tanning
And the rain of lemons hits you in the face
Give me your mac and cheese please
Describing a whimsical, carefree experience of spending time outdoors and being hit by random objects.
Is there time? Yes, there's time
Dropping that a-bomb, starting my rhyme, blow my mind, pow
Because I'm not at work right now
Jealous? yes
Record release party
Using music as an escape from the pressures of everyday life, and taking pride in one's accomplishments as a musician.
Because the showdown with your guns and the force of the blow
Makes me wanna go hit the ho for sure
Because when you're young you get get high
Because when you're high, you get young
Embracing a reckless and hedonistic lifestyle, where violence and substance abuse are normalized.
Contributed by Bentley J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.