KMD released their first album Mr.Hood on Elektra in 1991. A nearly impossible-to-find release (although since has been re-issued in Oct. 2006), Mr. Hood preached power and positivity, with obscure samples from Sesame Street found throughout the album, and saw future Metal-Faced-Villain Zev Love X in a uniquely different light. Two years later Subroc would be killed in a car accident forcing the promising MC, Zev Love X into the underground where he would later emerge as the tortured soul MF DOOM. With Onyx having left the group, controversial artwork by Zev, and Subroc's unfortunate death, the release of their second lp "Bl_ck B_st_rds" seemed improbable and was shelved by Elektra fearing negative media coverage due to the recent 'Cop Killer' song by Ice-T's group Body Count. The cover art for the album had sparked worries in Elektra's board room. After years of bootlegs, "Bl_ck B_st_rds" finally saw the light of day in 2001 on the Subverse record label.
Get-U-Now
KMD Lyrics
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{*BEEP!*} The fuck was that man?
That shit blew my head man...
(Zev Love X)
I got a brand new .380 in the box, made like glocks
A shoebox of bullets, two clips, no safety locks
Won't get knocked cause I avoid the rage
Used to carry blades, now I'm fully loaded, save the bullshit
Tempt me I'ma empty the whole shit, that's that cold shit
And that's what I'm into, and plus it's winter
And beef ain't squished until the bullet enter
Dead center or dead broke, when I got the flame out
I'm stickin up a drunk at the liquor store, he came out
cause my rent's due, fuck with my money I'ma dead you
And you can tell the {?} sent you, and he meant it
Cut your throat, and maim your last breath, wait
I got a bullet for your ass wit'cha name and your death date
Nigga!
(Interlude)
There it is - that's what got him
I don't know man...
(Chorus: Zev Love X)
I got my Get-U-Now (he's gonna Get-U-Now)
I got my Get-U-Now (he's gonna Get-U-Now)
I got my Get-U-Now (he's gonna Get-U-Now)
I got my Get-U-Now (he's gonna Get-U-Now)
(Intro)
(Zev Love X)
I had to get a shotty, the barrel's a double one
Cause my sidewalk got more shells than bubblegum
Stuck on it, I'm settin it, bring it if you want it
And I still got my .22, I'll never point it though
I go hip-hop, it pays by the sheets
So fuck my mother-in-law, I'm fin' to run the streets
Be the syntax error, delete
I live to spin wax, compete with off beat
(Chorus)
(Interlude)
(Zev Love X)
I got it, my tool, my utensil
to draw led in that ass like a pencil with a stencil
And let me see them kids who had beef in the summer
And they mugs, all look like Helen Keller but dumber
Ain't that a bummer? I'll take you out your misery
I'll be the mad bluff caller like, caller ID motherfucker!
I'm rakin in the dough by the heap
(Get the cash) C-Cypher-Punks can't 'pete
(Buck his ass) The last that you heard of your Jeep
As you sleep, I buy it off my boys for dirt cheap
(Chorus) w/ variation "we gonna Get-U-Now"
(Outro)
Nigga! Fucka, uhh, watch you drop!
You know what the fuck we talkin about, word is bond
And we ghost, C.M.!
KMD's song Get-U-Now is a dark and violent track that features intense imagery and language relating to guns, murder, and intimidation. Zev Love X, the lead vocalist, boasts about his weapons, including a .380 and a double-barreled shotgun, and his willingness to use them to defend himself and his money. The lyrics suggest that the world is full of potential enemies and dangers and the only way to survive is through violence and aggression. The chorus, with its repetition of the phrase "I got my Get-U-Now," reinforces the theme of preparedness and the need to always be armed and ready for conflict.
At the same time, the lyrics can be read as a commentary on the poverty and violence that pervades many inner-city neighborhoods. In this interpretation, Zev Love X's posturing can be seen as a defense mechanism against a harsh and unforgiving environment, and his threats and bravado are a way to protect himself from those who would do him harm. The use of "Get-U-Now" can be seen as a call to arms for those who are struggling to survive in a dangerous and unpredictable world.
Overall, KMD's Get-U-Now is a haunting and provocative track that explores themes of violence, survival, and the limits of human endurance. Its uncompromising lyrics and confrontational tone make it a powerful statement on the harsh realities of life in urban America.
Line by Line Meaning
{*BEEP!*} The fuck was that man?
Zev Love X is startled by a sudden noise
I got a brand new .380 in the box, made like glocks
Zev Love X has recently acquired a powerful gun
A shoebox of bullets, two clips, no safety locks
He has plenty of ammunition ready to use
Won't get knocked cause I avoid the rage
He avoids conflict to stay out of trouble
Catchin mad bodies like the AIDS
He is very violent and frequently kills people
Used to carry blades, now I'm fully loaded, save the bullshit
He used to carry knives but now he carries guns
Tempt me I'ma empty the whole shit, that's that cold shit
If he is provoked, he will use his gun without hesitation
And that's what I'm into, and plus it's winter
He enjoys killing and it's the season for it
And beef ain't squished until the bullet enter
A conflict isn't over until someone is shot
Dead center or dead broke, when I got the flame out
No matter where he aims, he is deadly accurate
I'm stickin up a drunk at the liquor store, he came out
He robs people to get money for his rent
cause my rent's due, fuck with my money I'ma dead you
If someone interferes with his money, he will kill them
And you can tell the {?} sent you, and he meant it
He is backed by a powerful criminal organization
Cut your throat, and maim your last breath, wait
He is ruthless and enjoys causing pain to his victims before they die
I got a bullet for your ass wit'cha name and your death date
He plans his killings in advance with specific targets
I got my Get-U-Now (he's gonna Get-U-Now)
He has his gun and is ready to use it
I had to get a shotty, the barrel's a double one
He has acquired a shotgun
Cause my sidewalk got more shells than bubblegum
There are many shotgun shells on the ground in his neighborhood
Stuck on it, I'm settin it, bring it if you want it
He is ready for anyone who tries to confront him
And I still got my .22, I'll never point it though
He keeps a smaller gun with him too, but usually uses the larger weapons
I go hip-hop, it pays by the sheets
He is a successful rapper and makes money from his music
So fuck my mother-in-law, I'm fin' to run the streets
He is prioritizing his music career over his family obligations
Be the syntax error, delete
He is a technical wizard and can easily hack into computer systems
I live to spin wax, compete with off beat
He is dedicated to his music and constantly improving
I got it, my tool, my utensil
He has his gun and sees it as a necessary tool for his lifestyle
to draw led in that ass like a pencil with a stencil
He intends to shoot someone with his gun
And let me see them kids who had beef in the summer
He is looking for people he had conflicts with before
And they mugs, all look like Helen Keller but dumber
He sees his enemies as weak and foolish
Ain't that a bummer? I'll take you out your misery
He has no compassion and sees killing as a way to end someone's pain
I'll be the mad bluff caller like, caller ID motherfucker!
He is confident and will intimidate his enemies before killing them
I'm rakin in the dough by the heap
He is making a lot of money
(Get the cash) C-Cypher-Punks can't 'pete
He is highly skilled in his craft and others can't compare
(Buck his ass) The last that you heard of your Jeep
He will steal from others for extra money
we gonna Get-U-Now
He and his crew are ready to attack
Nigga! Fucka, uhh, watch you drop!
He is threatening someone else and will not hesitate to kill them
You know what the fuck we talkin about, word is bond
His words are truthful and he means what he says
And we ghost, C.M.!
He and his crew are quickly leaving the area after their attack
Contributed by Avery Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.