They released the album Shake Hand in 1990.
The Essence
L.O.X Lyrics
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I said baby it's just me and youu
Baby it's just me and you they just wanna see us lose
But we goin do this thing real right
Catch em at the light he'll be gone by tonight
I don't need you niggas she goin hold my pipe
Way that ass shaped take her home my type
Pretty ass face she going rock my mic all night
Baby it's just me and you they just wanna see us lose
But we goin do this thing real right
Catch em at the light he'll be gone by tonight
I don't need you niggas she goin hold my pipe
Way that ass shaped take her home my type
Pretty ass face she going rock my mic all night
(My miccc, All Nighhttt)
Need more then a pad and a pencil
They don't even know what niggas been thru
But I got you girl come a little closer let me rock your world
Niggas goin hate but they can't stop me girl
Ofcourse she snuck my glock into this party girl
Bitches goin hate but they can't stop you girl
It's the small shit and ima buy you the world
They say glitter ain't gold plenty diamonds and pearls
If you ain't know went to diamonds from dirt
If a nigga play put his ass ona shirt
Started playing games better know your worth
Sent her to the moon never plan on the earth
Long handle spoon you ain't playing with a nerd
She my medicine like I was fucking on my nurse
It ain't gotta be the first always catching ona perks
Gotta stay consistent always putting in the work
Feeling on her booty she keep screaming ima flirt
Voice in the streets before I knew of lil durk
Lifting up her skirt ima leave the pussy murked
Rip them niggas who be watching trying lurk
Chasing all blues lil a nigga was smurf
Real ass bullets we don't play around with nurfs
Made a big wave now everybody wanna surf
Ima draw the line you betta stay up in your turf
All fun and games till somebody get hurt
Bitch this ain't a dance but they saying ima jerk
Me and bae made a way they think they kicked us to the curb
You fuck with me I fuck with her
Smoking more than purple if he think he finna purp
All these bad bitches got a nigga goin bizirk
She the entree lil bitch you just desert
Get up in that pussy and she know I'm finna kirk
Baby it's just me and you they just wanna see us lose
But we goin do this thing real right
Catch em at the light he'll be gone by tonight
I don't need you niggas she goin hold my pipe
Way that ass shaped take her home my type
Pretty ass face she going rock my mic all night
(My miccc, All Nighhttt)
Baby it's just me and you they just wanna see us lose
But we goin do this thing real right
Catch em at the light he'll be gone by tonight
I don't need you niggas she goin hold my pipe
Way that ass shaped take her home my type
Pretty ass face she going rock my mic all night
(My miccc, All Nighhttt)
Get sedated by my voice
I'm making noise
And I ain't with the playing you could keep all of the toys
Already gotta man you could keep all of the boys
And you could level up but that's gotta be your choice
They like damn she wit a top shotta
The don dadda so don't even try and play her
Cuz slugs gon hit you blocka blocka
Im riding round now they notice who I am
I ain't saying that we up but trust that's damn sure been the plan
Niggas steady tryna holla knowing that I gotta man
But this bond is picture perfect only space left for my fans
But like bro said if you a fan you a fan hoe
This ain't a 2 step but I damn sure do my dance doe
I'm from the place where shit you betta check ya mans bro
Don't want you make it he hate everything you stand for
Want you crash out so you'd be nothing like he planned on
My niggas know that ain't the plan tho
We moving different but you see us everywhere
I know the time is coming I could feel it in the air
Our life gon be like picture perfect but right now it's kinda glared
I Throughout all my doubts now the picture getting clear
I'm standing beside my king
Cuz he been riding with a queen
We been connected fuck them papers fuck a wedding fuck a ring
We do our thing
And yea I see em tryna hate but
They ain't phasing shit that hate gon make me great
So if he ask me tote bitch I'm toting
He say he wan get High well to the sky we go we floating
I'ma real down chick never been the one for joking
You get trapped up in my love I tried to tell you I was potent
It's that Bonnie and clyde queen and slim hood love shit
Only couple out here killin shit we who they fuck with
And shit if we ain't well fuck them niggas they get cut quick
Only come 100 nothing less or I can't trust it
Baby it's just me and you they just wanna see us lose
But we goin do this thing real right
Catch em at the light he'll be gone by tonight
I don't need you niggas she goin hold my pipe
Way that ass shaped take her home my type
Pretty ass face she going rock my mic all night
(My miccc, All Nighhttt)
Baby it's just me and you they just wanna see us lose
But we goin do this thing real right
Catch em at the light he'll be gone by tonight
I don't need you niggas she goin hold my pipe
Way that ass shaped take her home my type
Pretty ass face she going rock my mic all night
(My miccc, All Nighhttt)
The lyrics to L.O.X.'s song The Essence are a commentary on the influence of outside forces on a relationship, with the artists asserting that they will not let these forces come in between them. They express their commitment to each other and their determination to do things their way, while also acknowledging the hate and negativity they may encounter along the way. The artists highlight their chemistry and intimacy with lines like "Baby it's just me and you they just wanna see us lose" and "Way that ass shaped take her home my type/ Pretty ass face she going rock my mic all night," indicating a strong physical attraction between the couple.
At the same time, they acknowledge the challenges they face and the need to be smart and strategic in order to succeed. They reference past struggles and suggest that they have overcome adversity in order to get to the point where they are now. The artists also touch on issues of self-worth and self-respect, encouraging their partner to know their worth and not settle for less. They assert their own power and independence, with lines like "I don't need you niggas she goin hold my pipe" and "Chasing all blues lil a nigga was smurf/ Real ass bullets we don't play around with nurfs," suggesting they can handle their own business and protect themselves.
Overall, The Essence is a powerful love song that celebrates the strength and resilience of a couple facing outside pressures. The artists assert their dominance and independence while emphasizing their love and commitment to each other, making for a memorable and emotionally charged track.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh uh huh vo uh They know
I'm confident and everyone knows it
I said baby it's just me and youu
It's just us against the world
Baby it's just me and you they just wanna see us lose
People are jealous of our love and want to see us fail
But we goin do this thing real right
We're going to make this work and do it well
Catch em at the light he'll be gone by tonight
We're not afraid of confrontation and will fight back when necessary
I don't need you niggas she goin hold my pipe
I don't need anyone else, my girl will have my back
Way that ass shaped take her home my type
I'm attracted to her body
Pretty ass face she going rock my mic all night
She's beautiful and will be great in bed
(My miccc, All Nighhttt)
I'll be rapping and she'll be moaning all night long
Need more then a pad and a pencil
To succeed in this world, you need more than just material possessions
They don't even know what niggas been thru
People don't understand the struggles we've gone through
But I got you girl come a little closer let me rock your world
I have her love and affection, and I'm going to make her feel good
Niggas goin hate but they can't stop me girl
People may hate us, but they can't keep us apart
Ofcourse she snuck my glock into this party girl
She's loyal and will protect me
Bitches goin hate but they can't stop you girl
People may hate her, but they can't stop her from being with me
It's the small shit and ima buy you the world
It's the small things that matter, but I'm also going to spoil her
They say glitter ain't gold plenty diamonds and pearls
People say money can't buy happiness but I disagree
If you ain't know went to diamonds from dirt
We've come a long way from where we started
If a nigga play put his ass ona shirt
If someone messes with us, they'll end up dead
Started playing games better know your worth
Don't let people take advantage of you
Sent her to the moon never plan on the earth
We're going places and won't settle for less
Long handle spoon you ain't playing with a nerd
Don't mess with us, we're not weak
She my medicine like I was fucking on my nurse
Having sex with her is therapeutic for me
It ain't gotta be the first always catching ona perks
You don't have to be the best to succeed, just need to take advantage of opportunities
Gotta stay consistent always putting in the work
Success requires consistency and hard work
Feeling on her booty she keep screaming ima flirt
She likes when I touch her and finds it playful
Voice in the streets before I knew of lil durk
I was known in the streets before Lil Durk became famous
Lifting up her skirt ima leave the pussy murked
I'm going to have sex with her and leave her satisfied
Rip them niggas who be watching trying lurk
I'm not afraid of people who try to spy on us
Chasing all blues lil a nigga was smurf
We're striving for success just like The Smurfs
Real ass bullets we don't play around with nurfs
We have real ammunition and don't mess around
Made a big wave now everybody wanna surf
We're successful now and everyone wants to be like us
Ima draw the line you betta stay up in your turf
Don't cross us, stay in your own lane
All fun and games till somebody get hurt
Things aren't always as they seem, someone might get hurt
Bitch this ain't a dance but they saying ima jerk
People are misinterpreting our actions
Me and bae made a way they think they kicked us to the curb
We've succeeded despite obstacles
You fuck with me I fuck with her
If someone messes with me, my partner will retaliate
Smoking more than purple if he think he finna purp
We're smoking a lot of weed and not afraid of anyone
All these bad bitches got a nigga goin bizirk
So many attractive women, it's overwhelming
She the entree lil bitch you just desert
She's the main course, other women are just desserts
Get up in that pussy and she know I'm finna kirk
Having sex with her will drive me insane
Get sedated by my voice
My voice is so soothing, it will relax you
I'm making noise
I'm making an impact and people are noticing
And I ain't with the playing you could keep all of the toys
I'm serious and uninterested in childish things
Already gotta man you could keep all of the boys
I'm in a relationship and don't need attention from other guys
And you could level up but that's gotta be your choice
You can improve your situation, but it's up to you
They like damn she wit a top shotta
People are impressed that she's with me
The don dadda so don't even try and play her
I'm a leader, don't mess with me or my partner
Cuz slugs gon hit you blocka blocka
If you mess with us, you'll get shot
Im riding round now they notice who I am
I'm gaining fame and attention
I ain't saying that we up but trust that's damn sure been the plan
We're not successful yet, but we're working on it
Niggas steady tryna holla knowing that I gotta man
Guys are still hitting on her even though she's taken
But this bond is picture perfect only space left for my fans
Our relationship is strong and the only people fitting in are those who support us
But like bro said if you a fan you a fan hoe
If you support us, great, but otherwise we don't need you
This ain't a 2 step but I damn sure do my dance doe
This isn't a game, but I'm still celebrating our successes
I'm from the place where shit you betta check ya mans bro
I'm from a rough area where you need to watch out for fake friends
Don't want you make it he hate everything you stand for
If you're successful, people will hate you for no reason
Want you crash out so you'd be nothing like he planned on
They want you to fail and deviate from your plans
My niggas know that ain't the plan tho
My friends know better than to try and bring us down
We moving different but you see us everywhere
We're unique, but still making moves and being seen
I know the time is coming I could feel it in the air
Success is coming, I can sense it
Our life gon be like picture perfect but right now it's kinda glared
Our lives will be perfect one day, but for now there are some obstacles
Throughout all my doubts now the picture getting clear
Despite my doubts, everything is starting to make sense
I'm standing beside my king
I'm beside my partner, working towards success together
Cuz he been riding with a queen
My partner has been supportive and by my side throughout the journey
We been connected fuck them papers fuck a wedding fuck a ring
We don't need marriage or a wedding to prove our love
We do our thing
We work hard and make moves together
And yea I see em tryna hate but
People are still trying to bring us down
They ain't phasing shit that hate gon make me great
Their hate is just fuel for my success
So if he ask me tote bitch I'm toting
If my partner needs me to retaliate, I will
He say he wan get High well to the sky we go we floating
We're getting high and feeling good
I'ma real down chick never been the one for joking
I'm loyal and not interested in games
You get trapped up in my love I tried to tell you I was potent
My love is powerful and will consume you
It's that Bonnie and clyde queen and slim hood love shit
We're a couple that's down for each other like Bonnie and Clyde
Only couple out here killin shit we who they fuck with
We're the couple everyone wants to be like
And shit if we ain't well fuck them niggas they get cut quick
If people don't like us, we'll cut them out of our lives
Only come 100 nothing less or I can't trust it
We only accept real, trustworthy people in our lives
Lyrics Β© DistroKid
Written by: ashley mickel, steven proctor
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@daironman973nwk7
Sheek killed itβ¦βand I hate for this to get out of hand and have to give it to a nigga I played with in the sandβπ₯π₯π₯ never gets old !!!
@jemalejackson
This hit different when you haven't heard it in a minute
@f7_b087
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@payso2021
Best Lox song! ππΎπ―
@ize100
Hits different the first time hearing LOX on TOP π―π―π―
@webstermwenso2160
word...
@drinkchampagne4177
Just listening to it after 2 months boiiii this shit hit harder everytime I come back
@Eman3931
Styles P, Sheek Louch and Jaddakiss is godly son
@derrickg1p
Holy trinity shit
@vc6596
Don't forget the man behind the curtains Alchemist