Bukem then ventured into the studio to record a track which was to become one of the most influential records of the era. This 12" titled 'Logical Progression' surfaced on the newly formed Vinyl Mania imprint. At once anthemic and relaxing it offered the first true blueprint to Bukem's sonic vision. By the time of his follow up to 'Logical Progression' Bukem had set up his own imprint, 'Good Looking Records' and its debut offering came in the shape of 'Demon's Theme'. Bukem's next release was 'Apollo' in '92, however his biggest breakthrough came with his next release 'Music' in 1993. In 1994 Bukem unleashed '19.5' and the similarly epic 'Horizons'. There were remixes, which included reworks of Jodeci's 'Feenin' and Michelle Gayle's 'Sweetness' and a collaboration with David Arnold on the infamous James Bond theme to 'Thunderball'
The start of the 21st century saw the release of his long awaited solo album 'Journey Inwards'; a diverse and multi directional album of drum 'n' bass, soul, downbeat and house tracks. He has also added to his impressive remixing portfolio with his interpretation of 'The Essence' by jazz legend Herbie Hancock.
On top of this he has continued the 'Progression Sessions' series of live mixes captured on CD, featuring storming performances recorded live in London, the US, Tokyo, and Germany. Bukem also compiled the highly acclaimed 'Soulfood' and 'Soul Addiction' compilations and released not one but two 'Producer' series CDs.
Fast-forward to 2007 Bukem and his label re-entered the fray with new quality releases including the much anticipated Double A sided 12" featuring 'Switch' by LTJ Bukem and the mighty 'Drum Toolz' by MC Conrad and Furney on the flip – Released November '07 on Good Looking.
Our World
LTJ Bukem Lyrics
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Yo yo, yo I come cook and cut
5'6" and buff
Not an ounce of fat
Have you fiendin' like smack
Love to hit it from the back
Knew you way before I tips that
You copped the bezels that match
That ice your Rolley to the max
Understand for you, I'll be the man, let alone the b****
Let me catch you out cheatin', I'mma cut off your dick
Yo, n****, I'm serious
[Lo...]
Baby, you sick, this your s***
And I'm a label you mine
Plus you a dime, always shine
Be involved with my crime
We had to grind, never understand it's woman and man
We're from the land to the escalades (n**** get paid!)
Lemonade, Tangaray, never change your ways
'Cause you a dame, keep me sane like a walk in the rain
Taught to the game from my perspective
Had you checkin' for snakes
With a mutual agreement that we in it for cake
[Chorus: x2]
This is our world so I'mma ride for you
Would you ride for me?
Would you die for me?
[Sole']
This is our world Lo, I'mma ride for you
Would you ride for me?
Would you die for me?
{Chorus]
[Sole']
Yeah, I got your back to the end
Boy, over backwards, I bent
Any argument, we commend
When I needed money, you lent
I'll be your lover and friend
You did your dirt then I grew it
I stayed there helpin' you through it
I f***ed up too and you knew it
Many times I thought that you blew it
But then you'd always make it right with me
No fight with me, forever kept it tight with me
Sometimes you ditched the fellas
Just to come and ride with me
Then stripped me down, licked me up, every night with me
You never made me feel I owed you for the deeds that you done
Re-payed you with my loyalty, promised to give you a son
Can't nothin' come between us ever boy
You know you the one
And love I give you everyday, you know it's second to none
So come and get paid with me, runaway with me
Anytime you need it, come and lay with me
Every day with me, n**** stay with me
Anytime you want it, have your way with me
I'm yours
[Chorus: x2]
[Lo...]
For you I'll stack these chips
Keep every gat on spit
Give you the ring, nice things
Without the marriage and s***
You blow the b****, I blow her man
Never expose our plans
Holdin' hands, rockin' Timberlands
Your feminist stance
Got me trance baby
Donna chick, don't f*** with Old Navy
You couldn't pay me to find another lady, load the 380
These hoes is crazy
F*** a daisy when I got me a rose
Chalked up, stock broke, still rock our own shows
Phenominal, me and you
Give you the keys to the coupe
Bubble baths, rub that a**
You'll be squeezin' me too
No need for you to stress out, this n**** holdin' his form
Love my son, I love your daughters Q, Cypress, De'jan
Your man at arms, born the same day, Lo with Sole'
Red zone, we held it down
? for this hot day
Here to stay 'til we lay 6 feet in graves
Whoever blow first, hold a torch
And speak in our name
[Chorus: x2]
The song "Our World" by LTJ Bukem featuring MCs Sole and Lo is a rap song about a powerful and loyal relationship between two people who are willing to ride or die for each other. The first verse by Sole talks about how they met and how their relationship progressed to become lovers. She talks about her commitment to the relationship and how it is worth even risking bodily harm to protect it. She also mentions that the relationship is based on mutual trust, and they support each other financially and emotionally. The second verse by Lo talks about how they have each other's back and are willing to commit crimes together. He mentions the importance of loyalty in their relationship and how nobody can come between them.
The chorus of the song is a repetition of "this is our world so I'mma ride for you, would you ride for me, would you die for me?" It emphasizes the devotion and commitment the two MCs have for each other.
Overall, the song is a tribute to the power of love and loyalty in a relationship. It shows that when two people are willing to support each other through thick and thin, they can overcome any obstacle and achieve anything they set their minds to.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo yo, yo I come cook and cut
I'm confident and skilled in the kitchen and the bedroom
5'6" and buff
I'm short but fit and muscular
Not an ounce of fat
I'm in great shape and take good care of my body
Have you fiendin' like smack
I can give you such pleasure that you'll crave more like an addict
Love to hit it from the back
I enjoy having sex in the doggy style position
Knew you way before I tips that
I've known you for a long time, even before I became successful
First friends, then lovers, undercovers, I plush flats
We started as friends, then became romantic partners and kept it secret, and now we live in luxury
You copped the bezels that match
You bought accessories that match your Rolex watch, showing your wealth
That ice your Rolley to the max
Your Rolex watch is covered in diamonds, it's the epitome of luxury
Understand for you, I'll be the man, let alone the b****
I'll play whatever role you need me to, whether it's masculine or feminine, and I'll do it for you
Let me catch you out cheatin', I'mma cut off your dick
If you cheat on me, I'll respond with extreme violence
Baby, you sick, this your s***
You're amazing, you have something special
And I'm a label you mine
I'm going to make you my girlfriend or my girl
Plus you a dime, always shine
You're a perfect 10 and you always look your best
Be involved with my crime
I need you to support me and be by my side no matter what, even if we get into trouble with the law
We had to grind, never understand it's woman and man
We had to work hard to get where we are, and we both contributed equally even though we're different genders
We're from the land to the escalades (n**** get paid!)
We come from humble beginnings but now we're driving Escalades and making lots of money
Lemonade, Tangaray, never change your ways
We like to drink lemonade and Tanqueray gin, and we're committed to our lifestyle
'Cause you a dame, keep me sane like a walk in the rain
You're special, you make me feel calm and at peace like a walk in the rain
Taught to the game from my perspective
I've taught you how to succeed in our industry from my point of view
Had you checkin' for snakes
I taught you to be aware of people who might deceive or betray you
With a mutual agreement that we in it for cake
We've agreed to work together to make money
This is our world so I'mma ride for you
I'm committed to you and will stand by you no matter what because we have a special connection
Would you ride for me?
Would you be willing to do the same for me?
Would you die for me?
Would you be willing to sacrifice your life for me?
Yeah, I got your back to the end
I'm loyal and supportive to you until the very end
Boy, over backwards, I bent
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to please you
Any argument, we commend
We never fight, we always resolve our issues
When I needed money, you lent
You're financially supportive and help me out when I'm in need
I'll be your lover and friend
I'll fulfill both roles for you
You did your dirt then I grew it
You made mistakes but I helped you learn and grow from them
I stayed there helpin' you through it
I supported you emotionally during tough times
I f***ed up too and you knew it
I've also made mistakes, and you've forgiven me for them
Many times I thought that you blew it
There were moments when I doubted you or felt hurt by you
But then you'd always make it right with me
You would make up for your mistakes and show me that you're committed to me
No fight with me, forever kept it tight with me
We never quarrel and always stick together
Sometimes you ditched the fellas
You chose to spend time with me instead of hanging out with your male friends
Just to come and ride with me
You'd come over to have sex with me
Then stripped me down, licked me up, every night with me
We had sex every night and you satisfied me sexually
You never made me feel I owed you for the deeds that you done
You never held favours or gifts over my head, you were always kind and generous to me without asking for anything in return
Re-payed you with my loyalty, promised to give you a son
I'm showing my gratitude by being loyal to you and promising to bear your child
For you I'll stack these chips
I'll make lots of money for you
Keep every gat on spit
I'll always have a weapon at the ready to defend you
Give you the ring, nice things
I'll propose to you and give you luxuries
Without the marriage and s***
We don't need an official marriage certificate, we're committed to each other regardless
You blow the b****, I blow her man
You perform oral sex on me and I perform oral sex on you
Never expose our plans
We keep our business and romantic relationship private and confidential
Holdin' hands, rockin' Timberlands
We walk hand in hand wearing Timberland boots
Your feminist stance
I respect and admire your strong belief in women's rights and equality
Got me trance baby
You have me under your spell, I'm deeply in love with you
Donna chick, don't f*** with Old Navy
You wear high-end designer clothing and wouldn't be caught dead in cheaper brands like Old Navy
You couldn't pay me to find another lady, load the 380
I'm so devoted to you that even if someone bribed me, I wouldn't cheat on you or leave you. I'm willing to defend you with a gun.
These hoes is crazy
Other women are unreliable or unstable
F*** a daisy when I got me a rose
I don't need any other women in my life, because you are the only one I want
Chalked up, stock broke, still rock our own shows
We may not come from a wealthy background, but together we create our own success and opportunities
Phenominal, me and you
We are an unstoppable, amazing team
Give you the keys to the coupe
I trust you completely and will give you access to everything I own, including my car
Bubble baths, rub that a**
We love taking baths together and rubbing each other's bodies
You'll be squeezin' me too
You'll be enjoying the physical intimacy just as much as I will
No need for you to stress out, this n**** holdin' his form
Don't worry, I'm capable of handling any problems that come up
Love my son, I love your daughters Q, Cypress, De'jan
I love your children and you love mine, we're a blended family
Your man at arms, born the same day, Lo with Sole'
We're like brothers, we were born on the same day and our relationship is strong
Red zone, we held it down
We've faced difficult times together and emerged victorious
? for this hot day
We're proud of ourselves for succeeding in our industry
Here to stay 'til we lay 6 feet in graves
We're committed to each other for life
Whoever blow first, hold a torch
Whoever dies first will be remembered and honoured by the other
And speak in our name
Our legacy will live on even after we die
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL PKA LTJ BUKEM WILLIAMSON
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