When he was held by Washington, D.C., police regarding the murder of a drug dealer in 1987 ("Murder, Drugs, and the Rap Star" read a Washington Post headline), it gave him an even greater notoriety (he was never charged with the murder). Declaring war on D.C.'s go-go scene and loudly criticizing Run-D.M.C. (then the ruling New York hip-hop outfit), Just-Ice set a pattern for many a future hip-hop feud. Little could halt Just-Ice's ascension to hip hop stardom, though the departure of Mantronik from Sleeping Bag was a bad omen. KRS-One stepped in to produce 1987's Kool & Deadly, an album that swapped Mantronik's hi-tech skills for raw, elemental beats and rhymes. The British and New York public that had so enthusiastically embraced Back to the Old School were indifferent about this one, and 1989's The Desolate One (with KRS-One back in the producer's seat) was no great improvement. By 1990, both Just-Ice and Sleeping Bag appeared to be quickly fading as a new generation of MCs and labels overtook them. He continued to release albums at intervals across the 1990s, but they were on tiny independent labels, although one, 1993's Gun Talk, had major-label distribution and had five of the album's 10 cuts produced by Kurtis Mantronik; and were rarely noticed. Just-Ice was a member of hip-hop super session, the Stop the Violence Movement, which released one single ("Self Destruction") in 1990.
Memories
Just-Ice Lyrics
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Wishing your were here saying it's was my fault now
Forgetting all the lies that we were fucking dealing with
Leaving it in the past is making me really sick
Fuck you I hate you I miss you a lot
Tried to cover it with the Prada I bought
I can't even get you out of my head
That's why i chose to lay in my bed
Taking my fingers to go through your hair
The smile on your face is what made me stare
It was that time that I called us a pair
Wish you knew what all of this meant to me
It was safe to say that this wasn't meant to be
You were the only one I wanted to be called mine
Stepping out the front door and all became a memory
I fell heavily
Somebody come get her
It was just a memory
Somebody come get her
I fell heavily
Somebody come get her
It was just a memory
It was just a memory
With the same energy
Shots in the dark
Now my life in jeopardy
Call you every night and I don't get a call back
Posting your mans and thinking that your all that
Posted with the clique in a all black mayback
I can hear your voice in my head please call back
I fell heavily
Somebody come get her
It was just a memory
Somebody come get her
I fell heavily
Somebody come get her
It was just a memory
The song "Memories" by Just-Ice explores the emotions and thoughts of someone who is struggling to get over a past relationship. The lyrics vividly describe the internal turmoil the person is going through as they reminisce about their relationship and the memories they shared. The refrain "It was just a memory, somebody come get her, I fell heavily" reveals the singer's desperation for the past to be resolved and the need for someone to comfort or rescue them from their pain.
The first verse begins with the singer staring at the ceiling and wall, lost in their thoughts and wishing their former partner was still with them, despite acknowledging the lies in the relationship. The line "Fuck you, I hate you, I miss you a lot" shows the singer's mixed and complex emotions towards their ex, unable to move on from their love. The second verse continues to describe the strong attachment to the past relationship and the memories associated with it, such as going through their partner's hair and admiring their smile.
The bridge shifts the tone to the present as the singer tries to contact their ex, but doesn't receive a response, leading to feelings of rejection and questioning their self-worth. The reference to "all black mayback" implies that their ex has moved on to a different lifestyle, leaving the singer behind. The repetition of the line "I fell heavily, somebody come get her, it was just a memory" indicates that the singer has reached a point where the memories and the attachment to the past are causing them great distress and impacting their present life.
Overall, the song provides an honest and relatable depiction of heartbreak and the struggle to let go of a past love. It highlights the importance of processing and resolving memories in order to move forward and create a new reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Staring at the ceiling and I'm staring at the wall now
Feeling alone, I'm looking up and around aimlessly.
Wishing your were here saying it's was my fault now
I regret the things I did that caused our separation and I want to apologize.
Forgetting all the lies that we were fucking dealing with
Trying to move on by letting go of the deceitful things we experienced while we were together.
Leaving it in the past is making me really sick
Trying to move on but still feeling burdened by the pain of memories that linger.
Fuck you I hate you I miss you a lot
Experiencing mixed emotions of anger and longing after the break-up.
Tried to cover it with the Prada I bought
Trying to fill the void with material possessions, but it proved to be fruitless.
I can't even get you out of my head
Struggling to stop thinking about the person, even though it's painful.
That's why i chose to lay in my bed
Feeling so overwhelmed that the only thing to do is to hide away in bed.
Remember all the memories we went through and shared
Reflecting on the past and the happy times spent together.
Taking my fingers to go through your hair
Memorizing the tactile details of the person, down to the feel of their hair.
The smile on your face is what made me stare
Recalling fond memories of the person's joyful expression.
It was that time that I called us a pair
Remembering a moment of feeling united and in love with the person.
Wish you knew what all of this meant to me
Desiring for the person to understand how much they meant, even after the relationship ended.
It was safe to say that this wasn't meant to be
Coming to the realization that the relationship was not destined to last.
You were the only one I wanted to be called mine
Expressing a sentiment of wanting to be exclusively with the person they loved.
Stepping out the front door and all became a memory
Leaving the house and realizing that the past cannot be relived or changed.
I fell heavily
Somebody come get her
It was just a memory
Somebody come get her
Feeling overwhelmed and lost in memories, calling out for someone to help bring them back to the present reality.
With the same energy
Shots in the dark
Now my life in jeopardy
Feeling as though taking risks in the dark, such as trying to hold onto the past, is putting their life in danger.
Call you every night and I don't get a call back
Posting your mans and thinking that your all that
Attempting to reach out to the person, but being ignored. Also, feeling annoyed at the person flaunting their new relationship.
Posted with the clique in a all black mayback
I can hear your voice in my head please call back
Trying to distract oneself by being with friends and in posh circumstances, yet still struggling with thoughts of the person and hoping for communication.
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Written by: Dominic Rayray
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