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
Intro
Ka Lyrics
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Our beer which cometh in barrels
Hallowed be thy drink
Thy will be drunk I will be drunk
At home as it is in the tarven
Give us this day our daily beverage
and forgive us for our spillages
As we forgive those who spill against us
But deliver us from hangovers
For thine is the vodka the shots and the cocktails
For ever and ever
Bar Men
Ka's song Intro opens with a prayer that immediately mocks traditional religious practices. Instead of addressing an omnipotent deity, Ka addresses beer, which "cometh in barrels" and is seemingly worshiped by the singer of the song. The lyrics continue in this irreverent vein as Ka's protagonist prays for forgiveness for his spillages and leads him away from the incarceration that would presumably result from drunken disorderly conduct. The song's structure is a pastiche of religious language and imagery, revealing a deep cultural connection between the social practice of drinking and the way that some religious teachings emphasize discipline, ritual, and submission to a higher power.
While on the surface, the song's message may seem to glorify and celebrate drunkenness, it's possible that Ka's lyrics critique the way that drinking has become a cultural force in many societies, often standing in for sociality, comfort, and pleasure but also serving to perpetuate harmful power dynamics, inequalities, and social injustices. The song's lyrics can be interpreted as a sardonic commentary on the way that we treat alcohol as a way of escaping our mundane lives and engaging in activities that we might otherwise find distasteful or uninteresting. In this way, Ka's song Intro invites us to reflect on the deeper meaning of our social rituals and how they shape our attitudes towards ourselves and others.
Line by Line Meaning
Let us pray
We begin this drinking ritual with a moment of reverence and reflection.
Our beer which cometh in barrels
We acknowledge the source and container of our alcoholic beverage.
Hallowed be thy drink
We recognize the sacredness and importance of this liquid in our lives.
Thy will be drunk I will be drunk
We accept and embrace the inevitable effects of consuming this drink.
At home as it is in the tavern
We honor the tradition and atmosphere of public drinking establishments that we also seek to replicate in our private spaces.
Give us this day our daily beverage
We request the sustenance we need to satisfy our thirst and maintain our desired level of intoxication.
and forgive us for our spillages
We seek forgiveness for any accidents or mistakes we make while handling our drink.
As we forgive those who spill against us
We extend this same forgiveness to others who may spill on us or our belongings.
And lead us not into incarceration
We ask to avoid any legal consequences or punishment resulting from our drinking habits.
But deliver us from hangovers
We plead to be spared the physical discomfort and pain associated with excessive drinking.
For thine is the vodka the shots and the cocktails
We acknowledge and give thanks to the many forms of alcohol that bring us joy and relaxation.
For ever and ever
We express the enduring nature of our love and appreciation for drinking.
Bar Men
We conclude with a nod to the bartenders and servers who facilitate our drinking experiences.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Nicholus Bereng, Nicolas Bereng
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