1. Kaseem Ryan (born Aug… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists using this name.
1. Kaseem Ryan (born August 11, 1972), better known by his stage name Ka, is an American rapper, producer, and firefighter from Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York City, New York.
He is a former member of the group Natural Elements. In 1998 he formed the group Nightbreed with his friend Kev. In 2008, he was re-introduced on GZA's album Pro Tools on the song "Firehouse" and in that same year he released his debut album Iron Works. In 2012, he released the follow-up Grief Pedigree on his label Iron Works. The album featured a guest appearance by Roc Marciano and was produced by Ka.
Ka has also worked under the names Dr. Yen Lo and Hermit and the Recluse, both as collaborations between him and Preservation for the former and Animoss for the latter.
2. KA is a Dutch rapper. He released his debut album in late 2020
Every Now and Then
Ka Lyrics
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(Well, when age speaks, youth listens, sometimes)
Every now and then
Every now and then
In the square, offered a fair, every now and then
(It's your choice B)
Didn't talk, let it air, every now and then
Inquisitively hit the books, every now and then
Won't evade, I played the fool, every now and then
Was how we lay a jewel, every now and then
Loved things I should have lusted
I rushed it, snubbing things I should have trusted
My comments ain't for quick alignment, it's for full adjustment
If you saw who did it and chopped with cops, the hood disgusted
As such, was in touch with untouchable
Find out if you really tough, when the guts stuck to you
Bag of work with leeches, work the pieces that flushable
Not with apes, walks to the train ain't safe, they have to usher you
No rush for structure, we was freewheelin'
Need money to shuffle, that's why we in the street dealin'
Ain't adore being on the floor, wanted to reach ceilin'
Service from the borough of churches, where they preach stealin'
Only told truth, they gave loops with no fruits
They deeds disease the seeds, I produce produce
Was dropped in Gotham, I had to blossom to grow roots
Chase the product, got up on his shoulder with no boost
Every now and then
Every now and then
I break my chains when I'm around the pen
Every now and then (every now and then)
Every now and then (every now and then)
Moms made rice, I ain't a grain
Nobody played nice, I was breeedin' pain
Had to cuff a gun 'cause nothing done in Jesus' name
Years of school was cool but only street smarts we retain
Big risk for little rewards
The sum of all these guns is trigger remorse
Another daughter on the border with illicit tryna get it across
Too many married the games, they should've divorced
Of course, that's loyal to a fault
They said it though, you never know who loyal 'til you caught
The people I love blood is in the soil that I walk
When on curbs, served the servant, but it's royal when I talk
Every now and then
Every now and then
Every now and then (uh)
Every now and then
I hold court, every now and then
I stole and fought, every now and then
We deal weight, every now and then
Every now and then
I still feel hate, every now and then
Every now and then
Ka fresh, every now and then
Cultivated but digress, every now and then
Every now and then
(Every now and then)
(Every now and then and every now and then)
(Every now and then and every now and then)
(Land a joint every now and then, uh)
(From the fools I ran point, every now and then)
(Thy name shall be called Cain)
The song "Every Now and Then" by Ka delves into his experience of growing up in Brooklyn as part of the African-American community. The lyrics offer a glimpse into the daily struggles of life in the ghetto and the hardships that come with it. The repeated phrase "every now and then" seems to suggest that these struggles are ongoing, but in the midst of the adversity, there are moments of joy, love, and success.
Ka reminisces about the times when he played the fool, acted naively, or loved things that he shouldn't have. He also acknowledges the importance of education, and how he constantly tried to improve himself by inquisitively hitting the books. The lyrics reveal how life in the ghetto means dealing with drugs, guns, and violence on a daily basis. However, the artist also speaks about an overwhelming sense of loyalty to his community and how it has shaped his character.
Line by Line Meaning
Every now and then
Occasionally
Every now and then
Occasionally
In the square, offered a fair, every now and then
At times, there were opportunities for business transactions in the neighborhood
Didn't talk, let it air, every now and then
I chose to reflect and stay silent sometimes
To get it in me sat with crooks, every now and then
At times, I sought advice from individuals with questionable morals
Inquisitively hit the books, every now and then
At times, I sought knowledge through reading
Won't evade, I played the fool, every now and then
I sometimes acted foolishly
Was how we lay a jewel, every now and then
However, sometimes those actions led to valuable lessons learned
Loved things I should have lusted
I sometimes prioritized the wrong things
I rushed it, snubbing things I should have trusted
I sometimes made impulsive decisions without considering all options
My comments ain't for quick alignment, it's for full adjustment
I express my opinions not to appease others, but to improve the situation
If you saw who did it and chopped with cops, the hood disgusted
If you collaborated with the police, you lost respect in the neighborhood
As such, was in touch with untouchable
I associated with people deemed 'unapproachable' by others
Find out if you really tough, when the guts stuck to you
You'll truly know how strong you are when you face difficult situations
Bag of work with leeches, work the pieces that flushable
I was involved in illegal activities with unreliable partners and only focused on profitable ventures
Not with apes, walks to the train ain't safe, they have to usher you
I didn't associate with dangerous individuals and even commutes had to be done with caution
No rush for structure, we was freewheelin'
I wasn't in a hurry to follow societal expectations and was living a carefree lifestyle
Need money to shuffle, that's why we in the street dealin'
I resorted to illegal activities for financial gain
Ain't adore being on the floor, wanted to reach ceilin'
I aspired for greatness and didn't settle for mediocrity
Service from the borough of churches, where they preach stealin'
Many people in my neighborhood valued and justified stealing
Only told truth, they gave loops with no fruits
I only spoke honestly, but others provided empty promises
They deeds disease the seeds, I produce produce
Their actions corrupted the younger generation, but I strive to create positivity
Was dropped in Gotham, I had to blossom to grow roots
I was placed in a challenging environment and had to thrive to adapt and succeed
Chase the product, got up on his shoulder with no boost
I followed my ambitions and secured my position through my own hard work
I break my chains when I'm around the pen
I am able to break free from my burdens when I'm able to create and express myself
I hold court, every now and then
I display authority sometimes
I stole and fought, every now and then
I engaged in criminal activity and violence at times
We deal weight, every now and then
I have been associated with drug dealing at times
I still feel hate, every now and then
I still feel anger and resentment at times
Ka fresh, every now and then
I am still relevant sometimes
Cultivated but digress, every now and then
I have grown and developed, but sometimes stray from my goals
(Land a joint every now and then, uh)
I smoke marijuana occasionally
(From the fools I ran point, every now and then)
I was influenced by negative individuals at times
(Thy name shall be called Cain)
A biblical reference to being marked as an outcast or sinner
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Written by: Kaseem Ryan
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