Lootpack is an American hip-hop group signed to Stones Throw Records, which… Read Full Bio ↴Lootpack is an American hip-hop group signed to Stones Throw Records, which consists of Madlib, Wildchild and DJ Romes.

Though they were together since high school, the Lootpack first made their presence known in 1994, when the group’s beat conductor, Madlib, produced "Mary Jane," a Tha Alkaholiks 12”. Later that year, Lootpack's lyrical skills were heard on the song "Turn The Party Out" on the Alkaholiks’ debut LP "21 And Over," and "WLIX" from the Liks’ second LP.

The positive feedback from these collaborations led to the Lootpack's own EP "Ill Psych Move" on Crate Digger’s Palace Records in 1996, a venture funded by Madlib’s father, soul-crooner Otis Jackson Sr.

It was through this poorly-distributed 12” that the group caught the attention of Stones Throw Records’ founder Peanut Butter Wolf, who heard the record on college radio and hunted the group down. The group eventually signed for Stones Throw, paving the way for the release of 1999’s "Soundpieces: Da Antidote" CD/LP.

Lootpack has not recorded a direct follow-up to "Soundpieces", but the three core members continue to work together as they spread their wings. Madlib has demonstrated his versatility as a producer and hip hop visionary, crafting concept-albums such as Quasimoto's "The Unseen", Yesterdays New Quintet's "Angles Without Edges", and Madvillain's "Madvillainy". DJ Romes released "Hamburger Hater Breaks" record with Stones Throw in 2001. Wildchild's own "Secondary Protocol" (2003) with all Lootpack members and extended family on board, is the closest thing to a second Lootpack album.

Miss Deja Vu
Lootpack Lyrics

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Miss deja vu she´s at it again
once again she´s at it again
Little miss deja vu
she´s at it again
once again she´s at it again

Little miss deja vu
she´s at it again

once again she´s at it again
Little miss deja vu
she´s at it again
once again she´s at it again

Yo, it´s the mister watcher on the set I rock the wesson
My presence on my essence
bringing girls with true confessions

93', 94' stuns can be real tricky

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lootpack's song Miss Deja Vu describe the repetition of events with a sense of familiarity and repetition, embodied by the character of "Miss Deja Vu." The repetition of the phrase "once again she's at it again" reinforces this sense of déjà vu, as the listener is caught in a cycle of familiarity and repetition. The verses contrast this cycle with the energy and flow of the rapper, who identifies himself as the "mister watcher on the set" and describes his "essence" and ability to attract women with "true confessions." However, the chorus returns to the repetition of "Miss Deja Vu," suggesting that even with the rapper's energy and flow, the cyclical nature of events cannot be broken.

The use of the term "deja vu" in the song seems to be a metaphor for the larger cycle of repetitive events and patterns in life. The lyrics suggest that attempting to break out of these patterns, or even acknowledging them, is difficult or impossible. However, the energy and flow of the rapper suggests the potential for change and breaking out of these patterns, even if only for a moment.

Overall, the lyrics to Miss Deja Vu convey a sense of familiarity and repetition, punctuated by the energy and flow of the rapper. The metaphor of "deja vu" suggests the cyclical nature of events in life, highlighting the potential for change and breaking out of these patterns.

Line by Line Meaning

Miss deja vu she´s at it again
That girl who keeps repeating the same mistakes is back in action.

once again she´s at it again
Once again, she's repeating the same actions that lead to her problems before.

Little miss deja vu
A nickname for the girl who keeps repeating her mistakes.

Yo, it´s the mister watcher on the set I rock the wesson
Hey, it's me, the guy who observes everything and has a gun for protection.

My presence on my essence
My aura and my being are highly noticeable and impactful.

bringing girls with true confessions
I attract women who have sincerely admitting to their faults and desire to change.

93', 94' stuns can be real tricky
The 1990s were a challenging and confusing period that lead people to make poor decisions.

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