It all started with BFAP (now known as Sunspot Jonz) and Luckyiam.PSC, who laid claim to the name of Mystik Journeymen in the early 1990s. By '94 they were locally legendary for throwing Underground Survivors shows, houseparty style at their loft - 4001 San Leandro Boulevard in East Oakland. That's where the Grouch hooked up with the Journeymen in 1995, just before they took off on their renowned first European tour.
Around the same time in the southern part of the state, Mid-city Los Angeles to be exact, 3 Melancholy Gypsys (Murs, Scarub & Eligh) were part of the almost mythic Log Cabin crew going back to 1993. Log Cabin later broke up and the Gypsys wandered separately. As it turned out, the 3 would cross paths again in the Bay Area and became Living Legends.
Aesop came to Oakland from Fresno, Arata from Osaka, and Bicasso from various points, East, West and elsewhere...
In 1999 the Legends shifted their center of gravity to Los Angeles, but their presence has definitely not diminished in Oakland and the Bay. You know it makes no difference where they stay because the universe revolves around them anyway. Over the years, the Journeymen and the Legends have rocked Europe, Japan, Australia and Canada numerous times, plus they've toured the USA, north and south, east coast, west coast and beyond ...
In the years since the Legends have continued releasing solo and crew projects and now have a catalog of over 50 full-length albums and numerous singles.
Whatizit?
Living Legends Lyrics
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We ain't banging we just maintaining
This one goes out to all the booty clappers
The titty shakers, no mood fakers
Party people in the dance, here's your chance
[Chorus:]
Well it really wasn't nothing but a little something to say
Something that you're listening to
SO wait a minute why you wanna keep it up right now
Well said it really wasn't nothing but a little something to say
Something to play something for you
Something that you're listening to
So gone get it if you wanna keep it up, true, true, true
[Grouch:]
Something to bump, something to get the night started
Clean your house to it mood's all light hearted
I like art with a little bit of thought to it
I love thoughts when I spit them in your pop music, huh
That's my weapon of choice, turn the CNN off I got a more familiar voice
For sure you feel it hoist them hands in the sky
Ladies shake it show that man why you fly
I span any gap between funks we don't need them
I love the way I live it but I don't force feed them for sport
I beat them to the spot Josh freed them (come on you'll)
Show them how we come and if not then keep drumming
I peeped someone smiling to the funk now that feels nice
I'm a sucka for a smile and I still might
But if I don't, don't take it as a dis baby
I'm in character or maybe it's that I'm just lazy
[Chorus:]
Well it really wasn't nothing but a little something to say
Something to play something for you
Something that you're listening to
SO wait a minute why you wanna keep it up right now
Well said it really wasn't nothing but a little something to say
(Whatizit) something to play something for you
(Whatizit) something that you're listening to
So gone get it if you wanna keep it up, true, true, true
So well we ain't say that it's make believe
We start it right here's the truth
Make you do what you gots to do, and come on, come on
But if you ain't faking you best believe
We making these just for you
In the parking lot get the groove, and it's on, it's on
[Bicasso:]
Look somebody said it Be-Eye-See up in the dance hall
Keeping it moving feel the grooving so you stand strong
This for my people you the sequel second dance you'll
Brothers and sistas either you with us or you're damn wrong
That ain't right not here to fight
We here to party so your hands on holding your drinks they might
Keep it flowing til the jams gone right
Shaking your ass to music freakin with their pants on tight
Touching the floor feeling for more let's make it last all
Now that we in it go on and get it all night
Feeling the perk making a habit putting in work hand clapping
You never know nothing for sure live it up
Bicasso like I said and man I'm all up in the cut
Filling my cup and now I gotta give it up
'Cause I got the party people like whaaaaaat
[Chorus:]
Well it really wasn't nothing but a little something to say
Something to play something for you
Something that you're listening to
SO wait a minute why you wanna keep it up right now
Well said it really wasn't nothing but a little something to say
Something to play something for you
Something that you're listening to
So gone get it if you wanna keep it up, true, true, true
[Grouch & Bicasso:]
Well if you hear them you can find that one thing that you're hunting
What you ask for, you can have it
[Grouch:]
Well now you get it I got it go on and now that I'm all straight
Independent world wide fuck Allstate
Give me all the cake bitch it's my birthday
I don't care what Fifty told you
I'm gonna trip like it's first grade
I guess everyone's invited
But I'll shut the party down if I so much as feel like it
Punch we'll spike it and my drunk ass get psychic
You got some weed then light it
(Yeah) so well we ain't say that it's make believe
(Well that's right) what's wrong or right here's the truth
(Uhhh) make you do what you gots to do (uh-huh) and come on (well) come on
[Chorus:]
Well it really wasn't nothing but a little something to say
Something to play something for you
Something that you're listening to
SO wait a minute why you wanna keep it up right now
Well said it really wasn't nothing but a little something to say
Something to play something for you
Something that you're listening to
So gone get it if you wanna keep it up, true, true, true
[Bicasso:]
Gangster Good here, riding through your hood on jelly bellies
Understand, stained glass windows man, huh-huh
It ain't nothing but the funk going on inside
Check it out, say what, say what
(Whatizit) and just in case you was wondering
(Whatizit) it really ain't nothing man
Just a little something I'm saying
Something for you to play, something for you hey
Something for you to listen to while you riding
Gangster Good here, Gangster Good, well
The Living Legends' song Whatizit? is a party anthem that is all about having a good time and feeling the grooves of the music. Right from the opening lines, the band makes it clear that this song is not about any kind of violence or aggression: "We ain't banging we just maintaining". Instead, they are celebrating the joys of dancing and partying with others who love to do the same. The chorus reassures listeners that the song is simply a little something to play for them, something that they can listen to and enjoy. The verses are filled with clever wordplay and rhymes that encourage people to shake their booties and get lost in the rhythm. The song is a great reminder of the power of music to bring people together and create moments of pure joy and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
We ain't banging we just maintaining
We're not causing any trouble, just keeping the party going
This one goes out to all the booty clappers
This song is dedicated to those who like to shake their behinds
The titty shakers, no mood fakers
Also for those who want to dance freely and have a good time
Party people in the dance, here's your chance
This song is for everyone who wants to have fun on the dance floor
Well it really wasn't nothing but a little something to say
The song is not about anything serious, just a fun track to play
Something to play something for you
The song is meant to be played for the enjoyment of the listener
Something that you're listening to
The song is what you happen to be listening to at the moment
SO wait a minute why you wanna keep it up right now
Don't stop playing the song just yet, keep the energy going
So gone get it if you wanna keep it up, true, true, true
If you want to keep the party going, play this song
Something to bump, something to get the night started
This song is perfect for getting the party started and getting people dancing
Clean your house to it mood's all light hearted
Even when cleaning your home, you can listen to this song to keep in a light-hearted mood
I like art with a little bit of thought to it
The song may not be a masterpiece, but it still has some thought behind it
I love thoughts when I spit them in your pop music, huh
The artist enjoys adding thoughtful lyrics into the mix of pop music
That's my weapon of choice, turn the CNN off I got a more familiar voice
The artist uses music as a tool to convey their message instead of relying on news outlets, which can be biased and untrustworthy
For sure you feel it hoist them hands in the sky
The song is so good that it's worthy of people raising their hands in excitement
Ladies shake it show that man why you fly
Women should dance freely and confidently to show others their beauty and grace
I span any gap between funks we don't need them
The artist can bridge the gap between different types of funk music
I love the way I live it but I don't force feed them for sport
The artist is passionate about their lifestyle, but they don't try to push it on others for fun
I beat them to the spot Josh freed them (come on you'll)
The artist can get to the dance floor quickly and easily, and they encourage others to do the same
Show them how we come and if not then keep drumming
If others don't want to dance, keep the rhythm going anyway
I peeped someone smiling to the funk now that feels nice
Seeing someone enjoy the music makes the artist feel good
I'm a sucka for a smile and I still might
The artist is very fond of seeing people smile and will continue to play music to make it happen
But if I don't, don't take it as a dis baby
If the artist doesn't notice someone smiling, it's not a personal slight against them
I'm in character or maybe it's that I'm just lazy
The artist might not react to people because they are in character, or they just don't feel like it
So well we ain't say that it's make believe
The artist is not pretending, they mean what they say
We start it right here's the truth
The party and the vibe starts with this song and it's the truth
Make you do what you gots to do, and come on, come on
This song will make you want to dance and move your body, so come on!
But if you ain't faking you best believe
If you're not pretending, you can trust that the artist is genuine
We making these just for you
The artist is making music for the listener's enjoyment
In the parking lot get the groove, and it's on, it's on
Even in the parking lot, people can dance and get into the groove of this song
Look somebody said it Be-Eye-See up in the dance hall
Someone mentioned the artist, Bicasso, being present in the dance hall
Keeping it moving feel the grooving so you stand strong
If you keep moving to the music, you'll feel strong and confident
This for my people you the sequel second dance you'll
This song is for the artist's fans, who are ready for the second dance
Brothers and sistas either you with us or you're damn wrong
Everyone is welcome to party with the artist, but if you're not on board, you're missing out
That ain't right not here to fight
The artist is not interested in fighting or causing drama, just having fun
We here to party so your hands on holding your drinks they might
This is a party, so hold onto your drinks and dance with your hands up
Keep it flowing til the jams gone right
Keep dancing and partying until the music stops
Shaking your ass to music freakin with their pants on tight
Dance freely to the music, even if your pants are tight
Touching the floor feeling for more let's make it last all
Enjoy the feeling of the music and let's make the party last for as long as possible
Now that we in it go on and get it all night
Since the party is in full swing, keep enjoying it throughout the night
Feeling the perk making a habit putting in work hand clapping
The artist is feeling energized and motivated, putting in the work to keep the party going with hand clapping
You never know nothing for sure live it up
Since you never know what will happen in life, enjoy it to the fullest
Gangster Good here, riding through your hood on jelly bellies
The artist, Gangster Good, is present and enjoying the party while riding on a fun mode of transportation
Understand, stained glass windows man, huh-huh
The artist wants people to understand the beauty and complexity of the music
It ain't nothing but the funk going on inside
The song is all about the funk and the good vibes that it brings
(Whatizit) and just in case you was wondering
The artist wants to clarify that the song is really just a fun track
(Whatizit) it really ain't nothing man
The song is really about nothing serious
Just a little something I'm saying
The artist is just making a fun track and saying what they feel
Something for you to play, something for you hey
This song is something you can play and enjoy
Something for you to listen to while you riding
The song is great to listen to while driving or traveling
Gangster Good here, Gangster Good, well
The artist, Gangster Good, is signing off
Well now you get it I got it go on and now that I'm all straight
The artist is confident that people understand the message of the song and they're satisfied with the outcome
Independent world wide fuck Allstate
The artist is independent and successful, not needing insurance from Allstate
Give me all the cake bitch it's my birthday
The artist wants everything they deserve, just like it's their birthday
I don't care what Fifty told you
The artist doesn't care about what other people might have said, they're just focused on their own success
I'm gonna trip like it's first grade
The artist is going to enjoy the party like a child in first grade
I guess everyone's invited
The artist wants everyone to enjoy the party, regardless of who they are
But I'll shut the party down if I so much as feel like it
The artist can end the party at any moment, even if they just feel like it
Punch we'll spike it and my drunk ass get psychic
The artist might get a little crazy while partying and might even feel psychic while drunk
You got some weed then light it
The artist is down to smoke weed at the party, so go ahead and light it up
Well if you hear them you can find that one thing that you're hunting
If you listen to the lyrics, you can find that one thing you've been searching for
What you ask for, you can have it
If you ask for something, you can have it, just like the artist is giving you this song to enjoy
Contributed by Annabelle P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.