The pair first gained recognition from their covers of popular Hip-Hop and Pop songs posted on YouTube. After offers from various record companies, the duo signed with Sony and Epic Records in June 2011.
Karmin is a collision of Nick’s Classic Rock upbringing and Jazz education (a trained trombonist) and Amy’s R&B influence and Pop background. Together they found music at its simplest form, percussion and voice.
In 2017, the duo took a break on Karmin to focus on another project known as "Qveen Herby".
No Flex Zone
Karmin Lyrics
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Your screw's loose where do you begin?
I call my dude and I tell him [?] and then moon him
From the window of the looney bin
He's fuming, cause I'm really being rude again
I ruin my connection to my human kin
And so I'm movin' him to the kennel
Settle down with the goof troop
Took my Tylenol
And took a violent fall
When I tried to crawl
Up the asylum wall
Watsky sippin' Carlo Rossi
All the foxy ladies, I can drunk dial 'em all
Because I can be in seventeen places at once
While seventeen me's puff a hundred seventy blunts
And while I'm cheapin' in DC with Eric Holder
I'm sharing marijuana with the mayor of Boulder
Colorado, but the air is colder
When I'm in the south pole, where the bears are polar
I crap on the critics who deny my place
Then wipe my ass with the fabric of time and space
No flex zone, no flex zone
They know better, they know better
No flex zone, no flex zone
They know better, they know better
I know, the city, it be filled with crap
Plastic pretty women, hear my knuckles crack
Out on Hollywood Boulevard poppin' those silicone humps
Like it was a roll of bubble wrap
I keep my fingernails sharp, but my mind too
If a dog's gonna bark, then I'll find you
But if you scratchin' on the bark get the wrong tree
And I'll reach you then I'll eat you, I'm hungry
Cause I don't care if you're a sex machine
Little man, move along to the next vagine
I could slide up in the west and I blessed the scene, the queen
Here to flex on the next regime, my team
Is impeccable, wrecking every consecutive sucker
That wanna step up and knock us off the pedestal
You're pitiful, lookin' just like the next goon
Put 'em all on a rocket to Neptune
No flex zone, no flex zone
They know better, they know better
No flex zone, no flex zone
They know better, they know better
Roll up to a tender bash
And you get whiplash like a ten car crash
With Kim Kardashian's ass, get a flash
Passenger side of the Jaguar's dash
I come through late like Dre with Detox
If these elite jocks, I'll say we're ewoks
Chumps [?], pull up your knee socks
Then pump your Reeboks, then jump the tree tops
Skintone fair, syndrome rare
Depressing, it's unpleasant but the king don't care
Let them all call like my ringtone blare
While the beat bump, bump like a ingrown hair
Bump, bump like a ingrown, bump like a ingrown
Bump, bump, bump like a ingrown hair
Cut through the jungle in the middle of nowhere
I'm steady with my machete, I'm ready to go there
I be rubbin' my nipples, givin' the public a sample
I'm a ridiculous [?] bubbly personality
Hit 'em with the fatality, lickety-split
A lot of petty people, they don't get the simplest shit
They don't mean diddly squat, do they? Now riddle me that
We be the pitbulls, nibble on these kittens and cats
Eat 'em like Kibbles 'n Bits, leavin' them stiff on their back
Give them a wag of the finger, never a tip of the cap
We be the pick of the litter, keepin' it mentally locked
I got a lot of opinions, more than a centipede's socks
And I open up the door when my enemy knocks
They're gonna be checkin' me, they're gonna be in the penalty box
Lookin' a bit like a hockey player with a messed-up enamel
And I be clickin' the button for the Discovery Channel
Until I'm kickin' the bucket, so kiss my butt, I'm an animal
And I get more hump than a couple of camels
The first verse of the song No Flex Zone by Karmin and Watsky talks about their wild, carefree, and sometimes outrageous lifestyle. Watsky is enjoying a good time in a mental institution while his friend calls him and moons him from the window. He then drinks juice and gin with his friends from Goof Troop. Watsky takes Tylenol which leads to a violent fall and makes him crawl up the walls of the asylum. He claims to be able to be in seventeen places at once while puffing on multiple blunts. In D.C, Eric Holder and Watsky share a joint with the mayor of Boulder in Colorado while he is at the South Pole. He scoffs at critics who deny his position and declares he would happily wipe his ass with the fabric of time and space.
The second verse is mostly performed by Karmin and takes a shot at Hollywood celebrities, specifically women with fake body parts. She cracked her knuckles in frustration; because of the artificial beauty ideals that Hollywood and society impose on everyone. Karmin uses a tongue-in-cheek approach to describe her invincibility and fearlessness. She takes a dig at "little man," referring to men who are unable to live up to her standards. Karmin takes pride in leading her team while being ruthless with anyone who tries to knock them off their pedestal. She further shows off her confidence by declaring her sexuality, almost like a battle cry against anyone who might try to shame her for it.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm jubilant with a stupid grin
I'm extremely happy and can't help but smile
Your screw's loose where do you begin?
You seem to be mentally unstable and need help
I call my dude and I tell him [?] and then moon him
I call my friend and do something silly like showing my bare butt to him
From the window of the looney bin
I'm in a psychiatric hospital and looking outside the window
He's fuming, cause I'm really being rude again
My friend is angry because I'm acting inappropriately
I ruin my connection to my human kin
My behavior is destroying my relationship with my family
And so I'm movin' him to the kennel
I'm taking my friend to a place where he can stay safe and calm
Settle down with the goof troop
Relax with my friends and have a good time
Snoop, and it's juice and gin
Enjoying myself with Snoop Dogg and drinking alcohol
Took my Tylenol
I took pain medication
And took a violent fall
I fell down painfully
When I tried to crawl
I attempted to move while on the ground
Up the asylum wall
I tried to climb the wall in the psychiatric hospital
Watsky sippin' Carlo Rossi
Watsky is drinking Carlo Rossi wine
All the foxy ladies, I can drunk dial 'em all
I can call all the attractive women when I'm drunk
Because I can be in seventeen places at once
I can be in multiple locations at the same time
While seventeen me's puff a hundred seventy blunts
While multiple versions of me smoke a lot of marijuana
And while I'm cheapin' in DC with Eric Holder
While I'm hanging out in Washington DC with Eric Holder
I'm sharing marijuana with the mayor of Boulder
I'm smoking weed with the mayor of Boulder in Colorado
Colorado, but the air is colder
The atmosphere in Colorado is chilly
When I'm in the south pole, where the bears are polar
When I'm in the South Pole where polar bears live
I crap on the critics who deny my place
I'm insulting those who don't acknowledge my talent
Then wipe my ass with the fabric of time and space
I don't care about anything and will do whatever I want
No flex zone, no flex zone
I don't need to impress anyone
They know better, they know better
Others realize I'm not worth getting worked up over
I know, the city, it be filled with crap
The city is full of unpleasant things
Plastic pretty women, hear my knuckles crack
The women here are superficial and don't deserve respect
Out on Hollywood Boulevard poppin' those silicone humps
Women with fake body parts on Hollywood Boulevard
Like it was a roll of bubble wrap
These silicone parts sound like popping bubble wrap
I keep my fingernails sharp, but my mind too
I'm ready physically and mentally to fight if necessary
If a dog's gonna bark, then I'll find you
If someone wants to start trouble, I'll fight back
But if you scratchin' on the bark get the wrong tree
If someone attacks me for no reason, they picked the wrong target
And I'll reach you then I'll eat you, I'm hungry
I will not back down from a confrontation and I'm hungry for a fight
Cause I don't care if you're a sex machine
I don't care how attractive or popular you are
Little man, move along to the next vagine
I don't have time for you, move on to the next person
I could slide up in the west and I blessed the scene, the queen
I have a strong reputation in the western part of the country
Here to flex on the next regime, my team
I'm here to demonstrate my greatness and my team is supporting me
Is impeccable, wrecking every consecutive sucker
My team is amazing and together we are defeating everyone
That wanna step up and knock us off the pedestal
Those who challenge us will fail and not take us down
You're pitiful, lookin' just like the next goon
You are pathetic and not unique in any way
Put 'em all on a rocket to Neptune
Send them all far away so they can't bother us anymore
Roll up to a tender bash
Arrive at a party full of attractive women
And you get whiplash like a ten car crash
Seeing all these attractive women is overwhelming
With Kim Kardashian's ass, get a flash
Seeing a flash of someone with a big butt like Kim Kardashian
Passenger side of the Jaguar's dash
Sitting in the passenger seat of a fancy Jaguar car
I come through late like Dre with Detox
I appear fashionably late like Dr. Dre with his album Detox
If these elite jocks, I'll say we're ewoks
If these so-called elite athletes are like Ewoks from Star Wars
Chumps [?], pull up your knee socks
You're a loser who needs to pull your socks up
Then pump your Reeboks, then jump the tree tops
Get energized, put on your shoes and climb trees
Skintone fair, syndrome rare
I'm pale and have a rare health condition
Depressing, it's unpleasant but the king don't care
Even though it's sad and stressful, I'm unbothered
Let them all call like my ringtone blare
Let them talk about me and criticize me, I don't care
While the beat bump, bump like a ingrown hair
The music is loud and obnoxious
Cut through the jungle in the middle of nowhere
Traversing through nature with no specific destination
I'm steady with my machete, I'm ready to go there
I'm prepared for anything and ready to defend myself
I be rubbin' my nipples, givin' the public a sample
I'm being inappropriate and showing off in public
I'm a ridiculous [?] bubbly personality
I'm absurdly happy and energetic
Hit 'em with the fatality, lickety-split
Defeat them quickly and efficiently
A lot of petty people, they don't get the simplest shit
Many people are ignorant and don't understand the basics
They don't mean diddly squat, do they? Now riddle me that
They are not important, so why should we care? Let me ask you
We be the pitbulls, nibble on these kittens and cats
We are the aggressive ones, attacking those who are weaker
Eat 'em like Kibbles 'n Bits, leavin' them stiff on their back
We consume them without a second thought and leave them helpless
Give them a wag of the finger, never a tip of the cap
Scold them for their weakness instead of congratulating them
We be the pick of the litter, keepin' it mentally locked
We are the best of the best, mentally strong and focused
I got a lot of opinions, more than a centipede's socks
I have many thoughts and ideas that I'm not afraid to share
And I open up the door when my enemy knocks
I invite those who oppose me in to face me
They're gonna be checkin' me, they're gonna be in the penalty box
They will have to deal with me and the consequences of their actions
Lookin' a bit like a hockey player with a messed-up enamel
Looking rough and beaten up like a hockey player with damaged teeth
And I be clickin' the button for the Discovery Channel
I'm watching nature documentaries and enjoying it
Until I'm kickin' the bucket, so kiss my butt, I'm an animal
I will continue to do what I want until I die, so deal with it, I'm tough
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aaquil Brown, Asheton Hogan, Khalif Brown, Michael Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheElusivePanda
You can just hear Qveen Herby waiting to get out.
@immortalsun
I know, why?
@Strawberry_shortcake732
The Elusive Panda the qveen has emerged 😂
@theofficialvayne0420
She doesn't even rap this well anymore for some reason
@immortalsun
@The Ganja Outlaw True, it’s weird.
@NottaFox
The Elusive Panda and i wish she wouldn’t have
@iohfs2629
I need a reunion of her as Qveen Herby now with Watsky
@tomaswildanger5238
Me too!! 😃 😃 Urgently!! 😄
@troywitkowski3732
Tonight???
@alimD1
Would love to