1) Lazarus began in 20… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least seven bands named Lazarus.
1) Lazarus began in 2001 as Trevor Montgomery's post-Tarentel solo project, a pilgrimage of either insanity or freedom - or both. 'Songs For an Unborn Sun' was his first release, a minimal and soulful collaboration with longtime friend Marty Anderson (Okay, Dilute). His second release, 'Like Trees We Grow up to be Satellites (The Backwards America)', punched through the whispering darkness into an orchestral declaration of strength, political upheaval, and hope. Recorded by Scott Solter (Okkervil River, The Mountain Goats), it was a playful and rich approach at expressing both failures and fortunes of life. Lazarus has now grown into a small ensemble, featuring Sacramento natives Kathryn Sechrist and Kelly Nyland, exloring overwhelmingly beautiful depths with dense layers of drums, keyboards, acoustic and electric guitars, glockenspiel, and Trevor's shamanistic, gospel-inspired vocals. Lazarus has become a brilliant, soulful, psychedelic experience of experimental and political grace. At last, this pilgrimage has found a solid road to freedom.
2) Lazarus is also a Detroit rapper whose debut album 'Chapter One: The Prince Who Would Be King' was released in 2007. Lazarus speaks on what he sees in his life in the realest, most creative and passionate way that it can be delivered: through wordplay, vocabulary, and vast amounts of emotion. Lazarus comes off as versatile in his range of rap styles, the way he shifts from calm to hard to lyrical, and then from slow-paced to fast.
3) Lazarus is also a Kenosha, Wisconsin based thrash metal band. They have since changed their name to LaZarus A.D. to avoid confusion. In late 2007 they unleashed their debut album 'The Onslaught.' THRASH OR DIE!
4) Lazarus is a currently inactive Latvian hard rock/heavy metal band from Rīga, Latvia formed in year 2006.
Last lineup:
Anitra Lēmane - vocals;
Juris Ķēniņš - guitar, formerly vocals (currently Totenkopf);
Liene Veidemane - bass;
Krišjānis Gerics - drums, formerly vocals (currently Totenkopf).
Former members:
Henrijs Verze - bass guitar, vocals (currently Totenkopf)
http://www.draugiem.lv/lazarus
5) Lazarus is also the name of a, most likely short-lived, Dutch lo-fi thrash metal band, which released a demo entitled Fearful World in 1991.
6) Lazarus Sin- Band from Eugen Oregon-Heavy Metal , They had changed there name to Lazarus and then changed it back to Lazarus Sin. They have 2 albums released- Intracranial Mass 1988 and Open Up My Mind Up My Mind.
7) Lazarus from San Francisco is a "Space Folk" group. Read reviews of _Hawk Medicine_ here: http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/11307-hawk-medicine/ and http://temporaryresidence.com/descriptions/trr124.php
8) Lazarus is a Christian metal band from the 1980s.
9) Lazarus is a Hard Rock / Heavy Metal band from Niles, Ohio.
Jimmi Migliozzi - Lead Vocals
Ronnie Williams - Guitars, Vocals
Garry Palcisco - Bass, Vocals
Doug Owen - Guitars, Vocals
Butch Likens - Drums, Vocals
Heart of a Hustler
Lazarus Lyrics
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Heart of a hustler
Some times you got to be ready to as I rumble
Yeah
Get your man strong
Hook:
Fifty rounds, fifty pounds
Cause I got heart of a hustler
Cause I got heart of a hustler
Fifty rounds fifty pounds
As I zoom through your town
Cause I got heart of a hustler
Cause I got heart of a hustler
Verse 1:
Thank god I ain't never been shoot
Standing on the corner man ripping up the block
Got my little pockets sitting on swoll
I got a lot of crack boy I'm ready to go gold
Hustle and bustle and running through the projects
If the popo's try to arrest me I'm going to jet bet
But I new shoes, new clothes and fitted hats
I devised a plan to get my money back in stacks
If them bitches trip they can suck on these
Telling all these rats that I brung the cheese
I got that money, power, my bills getting paid
Baby boy still hustling still to this day
Baby boy still hustling trick still to this day
Hook:
Fifty rounds, fifty pounds
As I zoom through your town
Cause I got heart of a hustler
Cause I got heart of a hustler
Fifty rounds fifty pounds
As I zoom through your town
Cause I got heart of a hustler
Cause I got heart of a hustler
Verse 2:
I'm run shit still on my block
Even though I'm hot I'm a still set up shop
Cause I'm a chemist Bitch
Riding against the grain
Hitting nigga up cause my hustle's insain
Cause I'm a chemist Bitch
Riding against the grain
Hitting nigga up cause my hustle's insain
Cause I'm a chemist Bitch
Riding against the grain
Hitting nigga up cause I'm going insain
Cause I'm a roll out cause I got the balls
Posting my bail with a single phone call
And I got that money, power, bills getting paid
Baby boy still hustling still to this day
I got that money, power, bills getting paid
Baby boy still hustling still to this day
I got that money, power, my bills getting paid
Baby boy still hustling trick still to this day
Hook:
Fifty rounds, fifty pounds
As I zoom through your town
Cause I got heart of a hustler
Cause I got heart of a hustler
Fifty rounds fifty pounds
As I zoom through your town
Cause I got heart of a hustler
Cause I got heart of a hustler
Verse 3:
Creeping in my cutless supreme
Got me a fifty pack equals a lot f green on the screen
I'a m ready to mash
I hit the gas creeping in my hoopty like its first class
Everyday is potential hustle
I turn beef in these streets into mad hustle
Hungry to get my chips up
Now I ain't talking about potato chips nigga
You get light the fuck up
Making moves on my Nextel
500,000 thousand dollars this judge set my bail
Sitting in a cell
Singing on the county blues
Got my orange shirt with my converse shoes
I got nothing to loose
I got the rules to the game
Sitting in this bitch nigga going insain
I got that money, power, my bills getting paid
Baby boy still hustling, trick still to this day
Hook:
Fifty rounds, fifty pounds
As I zoom through your town
Cause I got heart of a hustler
Cause I got heart of a hustler
Fifty rounds fifty pounds
As I zoom through your town
Cause I got heart of a hustler
Cause I got heart of a hustler
The lyrics of Lazarus's song "Heart of a Hustler" depict the life of a drug dealer who is constantly on the move to escape the police with his illegal activities. The singer is confident in his abilities to evade the law and make a living out of selling drugs. He emphasizes his "heart of a hustler" as he zooms through different towns carrying fifty rounds and fifty pounds, which implies that he is well-equipped for any situation that may arise. He refers to himself as a chemist, riding against the grain and hitting people up because his hustle is insane. He is hungry for money, and he will do whatever it takes to get his hands on it even if it means being in jail.
The song is an accurate portrayal of the harsh reality faced by those who are involved in the drug trade. The singer talks about the fear of being caught by the police and the consequences of his actions, such as sitting in jail and wearing an orange shirt. Despite the dangers, the singer keeps on hustling because he believes that this is the only way to survive. The song highlights the desperation that pushes people into drugs and the dangerous world they inhabit.
Overall, the song emphasizes the lyrics and tone of the song's sense of struggle to overcome the limitation of his current situation. It portrays that people have to go beyond limits and adjust to everything they have, even if it's negative, to survive.
Line by Line Meaning
Heart of a hustler
I have the tenacity and drive to make it as a successful hustler.
Some times you got to be ready to as I rumble
Sometimes you have to be prepared to fight for your success.
Fifty rounds, fifty pounds
I am armed and dangerous with abundant ammunition and weight.
As I zoom through your town
I move quickly and efficiently, always on the move for my next hustle.
Thank god I ain't never been shoot
I am grateful for never having been shot or killed in this dangerous life.
Standing on the corner man ripping up the block
I am always on the corner, ready to hustle and turn a profit.
Got my little pockets sitting on swol
My pockets are full of money, gained through hard work and persistence.
I got a lot of crack boy I'm ready to go gold
I have a large supply of crack cocaine and I am ready to make a significant profit from it.
Hustle and bustle and running through the projects
I am constantly in motion, always moving quickly to stay ahead of the competition.
If the popo's try to arrest me I'm going to jet bet
If the police try to arrest me, I am going to run away as fast as I can.
But I new shoes, new clothes and fitted hats
I treat myself well with new clothing and accessories, as a symbol of my success.
I devised a plan to get my money back in stacks
I have created a strategy to increase my wealth significantly.
If them bitches trip they can suck on these
If anyone tries to mess with me, I am prepared to defend myself and my business.
Telling all these rats that I brung the cheese
I am telling all my competitors that I am the one with the most money and success.
I'm run shit still on my block
I am still in charge and running the hustle game on my block.
Even though I'm hot I'm a still set up shop
Even though I am successful, I am not complacent and always ready to set up more opportunities for profit.
Cause I'm a chemist Bitch
I am skilled at making and selling drugs, and I take pride in my expertise.
Riding against the grain
I am always working against the odds to come out on top.
Hitting nigga up cause my hustle's insain
I constantly reach out to my network to make new and lucrative deals.
Cause I'm a roll out cause I got the balls
I am confident and fearless, always willing to take risks in the pursuit of success.
Sitting in a cell
I have been caught by the police and am now incarcerated.
Singing on the county blues
I am lamenting my situation, stuck in a jail cell.
Got my orange shirt with my converse shoes
I am dressed in jail-issued clothing, including an orange shirt and sneakers.
I got nothing to loose
I have no fear of the consequences and am willing to take risks to make a profit.
I got the rules to the game
I have a deep understanding of how to succeed in the hustle game.
Contributed by Madelyn E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.