Releases:
LITE (2005)
Filmlets (2006)
Live in Limerick (2007)
A Tiny Twofer (split with Funanori, 2007)
Phantasia (2008)
Live in Leeds (2009)
Live in New York (2009)
Turns Red EP (2009)
Live in Los Angeles (2010)
Illuminate (2010)
For All the Innocence (2011)
Past, Present, Future (2012)
Installation (2013)
http://lite-web.com
http://www.myspace.com/liteband
http://www.transductionrecords.com/main/artists/lite/
2. Lite is Thomas Waller from Norfolk, United Kingdom.
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/litemakesmusic
Black and White
Lite Lyrics
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Eating while Im creeping
Buy your own food
Baby I, the cheapest
Smile for the camera
Dont you call a man unless you have some money for my hands
I might hit back and booze you
All this money movement
Even the pilots
Took up a plane and touch down .
They caught me begging
My people let me rip
So my . caught them ragging
I got the bitches smiling
You got the bitches laughing
I have 148 grams
Where did you think we got these .?
All you nigger should revise . yellow flag
Get a knee nigger get that boy . tag
Should I never lovem
But anything abovem
Like a nigger . honey
I got the bitches buzzing
Aint no fucking saint
Im going hard in the pain
. just to make sure the shit stank
. I get them shopping for some cooks
I get them shopping for some coca
Put you in the casket
Seem why youre bragging
Six feet under
Let the cracker call his mama
. got me high
Yeah nigger Im a mother fucker
. wont work
Wrong number
Nigger got a problem?
I continue going hard
I got a cell phone
. get it charged
. you should have wait for me
. cook a stake on me
Im in the front
Yeah Im in your face homey
My people got chicks
They may chick bellow me
Hores you can pray on me
I got hores praying for me
Baby you wont leave
You should go away and wait for me
Yeah nigger Im the boy they are preying for
. bought a new skateboard
Believe . watch what youre preying for
Its . nigger who the fuck youre preying for
Its what you pay for
Nigger try me
Im like a skeleton
Put some nigger out
Im gonna wait for them
Tell the pussy ass niggers
Ill wait for them
The lyrics to LITE's song Black and White depict a character who is seemingly obsessed with money and power. They portray a sense of entitlement as the character expects to be served while eating and creeping - their actions warranting a sense of secrecy - and seems to be dismissive of those who cannot offer anything of monetary value. The use of derogatory terms like "nigger" centralize the song to appear as though it is geared towards those who live stereotypically lavish lifestyles and feel no remorse for it.
The character in the song suggests that they have a certain amount of power over others; they state that they might "hit back and booze" if someone calls them without offering money for their hand. They go on to elaborate on their perceived power and wealth with statements like, "I can just do it," and "I have 148 grams. Where did you think we got these?" The lyrics convey a sense of assertiveness that, at times, seems to border on aggression.
The overall message in the song seems to be a commentary on society's preoccupation with wealth and power, balancing on self-centeredness and narcissism. It highlights the idea that society tends to help those in power, which gives them more access to wealth and opportunities.
Line by Line Meaning
Peace you while Im eating
I want to be left alone to finish my food.
Eating while Im creeping
I am multitasking, eating while being aware of my surroundings.
Buy your own food
I am not going to pay for your meal. You should take care of yourself.
Baby I, the cheapest
I am frugal and don't like to spend money unnecessarily.
Smile for the camera
Please pose and smile for the photographer.
Dont you call a man unless you have some money for my hands
Don't get me involved in anything unless you can pay me.
I might hit back and booze you
I might hit you back or retaliate with booze.
All this money movement
I possess and move significant amounts of money.
I can just do it
I am capable of doing anything I set my mind to.
Even the pilots
My influence even extends to pilots.
Took up a plane and touch down
I can take a plane anywhere I want and land safely.
They caught me begging
They caught me asking for money.
My people let me rip
My friends and associates support me and let me be myself.
So my . caught them ragging
My associates caught them engaging in illegal activities.
I got the bitches smiling
I am popular among women and they like me.
You got the bitches laughing
You are not as successful with women and they laugh at you.
I have 148 grams
I have a significant quantity of drugs.
Where did you think we got these .?
Do you not realize that our wealth comes from illegal activities?
All you nigger should revise . yellow flag
You all should be more cautious and pay attention to danger signals.
Get a knee nigger get that boy . tag
You should respect my authority and know your place.
Should I never lovem
I don't have to care about anyone.
But anything abovem
But anything that affects me personally, I will respond.
Like a nigger . honey
I enjoy luxury like a king.
I got the bitches buzzing
I am popular among women and they are constantly talking about me.
Aint no fucking saint
I am not perfect, I have flaws and have done wrong things.
Im going hard in the pain
I am fully committed to this lifestyle and willing to suffer for it.
. just to make sure the shit stank
I am taking measures to ensure that my actions are recognized and feared.
. I get them shopping for some cooks
I am able to convince others to buy and procure illegal drugs for me.
I get them shopping for some coca
I am able to convince others to buy and procure illegal drugs (specifically cocaine) for me.
Put you in the casket
I am a threat and could put you in a coffin.
Seem why youre bragging
I see through your boasting or bragging.
Six feet under
You will be buried six feet under the ground if you cross me.
Let the cracker call his mama
When I am done with you, you will have to call your loved ones to say goodbye.
. got me high
I am under the influence of drugs.
Yeah nigger Im a mother fucker
Yes, I am a bad person.
. wont work
I am not intimidated.
Wrong number
You are not important and I don't care.
Nigger got a problem?
Are you challenging me?
I continue going hard
I will persevere despite any obstacles.
I got a cell phone
I have technology that allows me to stay organized and efficient.
. get it charged
I make sure to keep my phone charged.
. you should have wait for me
You should have waited for me to arrive.
. cook a stake on me
Let's have a meal together.
Im in the front
I am a leader and dominant.
Yeah Im in your face homey
I am confronting you directly.
My people got chicks
My group of associates have women in their possession.
They may chick bellow me
They can introduce me to these women.
Hores you can pray on me
I have prostitutes that are available for services.
I got hores praying for me
I have control over prostitutes.
Baby you wont leave
I don't think you will leave me.
You should go away and wait for me
You should leave and wait for me to come find you.
Yeah nigger Im the boy they are preying for
I am the target and people believe I am vulnerable.
. bought a new skateboard
I recently bought a new skateboard.
Believe . watch what youre preying for
Be careful what you wish for or what you prey upon.
Its . nigger who the fuck youre preying for
You are seeking something from the wrong person.
Its what you pay for
You have to pay the price for your actions.
Nigger try me
Don't test me.
Im like a skeleton
I am tough and hard like bones.
Put some nigger out
I am going to hurt someone.
Im gonna wait for them
I am going to wait for my opponents to show up.
Tell the pussy ass niggers
Tell those who are cowardly or weak.
Ill wait for them
I am not afraid and will wait for them to come.
Contributed by Maya C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.