Andre Hicks (July 5, 1970 - November 1, 2004), better known by his stage na… Read Full Bio ↴Andre Hicks (July 5, 1970 - November 1, 2004), better known by his stage name, Mac Dre, was a Bay Area based gangsta rapper from the Crest side of Vallejo, California, active since 1988 and considered one of the predecessors of the hyphy movement. During his career in the rap world, he worked with artists like Andre Nickatina, Yukmouth, Snoop Dogg, Mac Mall, Dubee and Keak da Sneak.

Career

Mac Dre's music gained popularity in the early to mid 1990s throughout the Bay Area, eventually receiving national recognition through his independent record labels Romp and Thizz Entertainment. He released many hit singles, such as "Too Hard for the Radio", and most recently "Feelin' Myself". He was the creator of the "Thizzle Dance", a popular dance which holds no specific standard. Hardship and controversy were staples of Mac Dre's career. After recording his first three albums between 1989 and 1991, Mac was charged with conspiracy to commit bank robbery. His record label, Romp Productions, and his many references to "Romper Room" in his songs, coincided with a Vallejo robbery gang of the time calling themselves the "Romper Room Gang" and responsible for the robberies of many area banks and pizza parlours. Hicks was alleged to be a member of the gang. The rapper was sentenced to five years in prison in 1992.

In prison, Hicks gained some notoriety by recording the lyrics to songs directly over the Fresno County jail inmate telephone. His album, Young Black Brotha, was a result of such efforts, as well as guest appearances on fellow artists' songs, all while Hicks was still imprisoned. A later album, Back 'N Da Hood, was also made up of these prison-recorded songs.

After his release from prison in 1996, Mac Dre began releasing albums steadily, building pace in the early 21st century. Mac Dre's audience was growing, and mainstream hip-hop stations were beginning to give Hicks' music more airtime. Hicks relocated to Sacramento, California in 2001, where he began a label, Thizz Entertainment.

Death

On November 1, 2004, Mac Dre was shot to death while returning to his hotel after a performance in Kansas city. A car pulled up next to the white van carrying Dre along with other Thizz artists. Whether words where exchanged or not, the ordeal ended in the bloodshed of a bay area rap legend. The van swerved off the road and into a ravine where it ran into a tree. Word is that Dre was thrown from the van, but officials say they found him in the front seat, dead on arrival. Some believe that Mac Dre's killer was Kansas City rapper Anthony "Fat Tone" Watkins. In 2005 Watkins was murdered, allegedly by Bay Area rapper Mac Minister. In March 2006, Mac Minister was arrested by FBI officials.

Monday Thru Sunday
Mac Dre Lyrics

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월요일)
(화요일)
(수요일)
(목요일)
(금요일) 지금 이 비트 처럼 터질 듯한 심장 소리
(토요일) 내일은 기다려온 너와 나의 홀리 데이
(일요일) 호흡을 가다듬고 너에게로 향해 가는길
(가는길) 어느새 니가 보여

원 래 걸음이 느린 아이 (u) 화 보속의 주인공 같이
수 수하게 웃는 모습에 난 조금씩 목이 메어와
금 새 난 넋을 잃고서 토끼 처럼 나는 너무 좋아해
일 기 예보에도 없던 행복이 내려 사랑한다 고백해

사랑해 너무도 듣고 싶던 너의 그 한마디
사랑해 너무도 하고 싶던 그 말 한 마디
사랑해 처음 그 순간부터 느꼈던 내 맘을
이제야 너에게 고백할께 나를 안아준 널 사랑해

지루했던 내 월요일을 지나 따분했던 내 화요일
수요일의 하룬 너무나도 길어 더디기만한 했던 내 목요일
복잡했던 금요일 외로웠던 토요일
방안에만 늘 같혀 살며 힘겨웠던 내 일요일이
너로 인해 나는 모든게 달라져 온 세상이 마치 천국 같아
매일 같이 난 눈을 비비고 볼을 꼬집어도 꿈만 같아
I love u I love u 오늘도 난 be with u
이른 낮에 do 늦은 밤에 do 너 하나만 love I do

사랑해 너무도 듣고 싶던 너의 그 한마디
(i love u I need u)
사랑해 너무도 하고 싶던 그 말 한 마디
(너와 나 우린 yes I do)
사랑해 처음 그 순간부터 느꼈던 내 맘을
(세상이 무너 진대도)
이제야 너에게 고백할께 나를 안아준 널 사랑해

그대가 바라보는 한사람 바로 나 나라고
또 내가 살아가는 이유는 모두다 너라고
day by day all the way 너와 함께 한다고
매일 아침 아름 다운 널 미치도록 사랑 한다고

사랑해 너무도 듣고 싶던 너의 그 한마디
(I love u I need u)
사랑해 너무도 하고 싶던 그 말 한 마디
(너와 나 우린 yes I do)
사랑해 처음 그 순간부터 느꼈던 내 맘을
(세상이 무너 진대도)
이제야 너에게 고백할께 나를 안아준 널 사랑해

사랑해 저기 저 파란 하늘이 땅에 닿 때까지 널
사랑해 저기 저 붉은 태양이 달이 될때까지 널
사랑해 저기 저 푸른 한강이 사막이 될때까지 널
사랑해 너 하나면 충분해

너만을 사랑해
사랑해

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mac Dre's "Monday Thru Sunday" express the euphoria and infatuation of falling deeply in love with someone. The song takes the listener on a journey through the days of the week, with the singer feeling almost lethargic and hopeless until the beauty of love enters his life. The upbeat tempo and jovial melody of the song is reflective of the lightness of being and boundless joy felt when truly in love. The singer of the song is enamored with the love interest, feeling as though they are the sole reason for his existence. The lyrics express a deep desire for the love interest, with the singer dreaming of holding them and revealing his love for them at last. The lyrics convey that with love, life can become a more joyful and wondrous experience.

Overall, the song expresses the emotions felt when falling head over heels in love, and the way that love can transform even the most mundane or difficult days into something more precious and magical. The melody of the song adds to these feelings, with a fast-paced and almost whimsical beat that mirrors the way that love can make the heart flutter and sing.

Line by Line Meaning

(월요일)
I was feeling bored on Monday

(화요일)
Tuesday was also dull

(수요일)
Wednesday felt too long

(목요일)
Thursday was slow and dragging

(금요일) 지금 이 비트 처럼 터질 듯한 심장 소리
On Friday, my heart is pounding like the beat of this song

(토요일) 내일은 기다려온 너와 나의 홀리 데이
Saturday is our long-awaited holiday together

(일요일) 호흡을 가다듬고 너에게로 향해 가는길
On Sunday, I take deep breaths and head towards you

(가는길) 어느새 니가 보여
As I walk, suddenly I see you

원 래 걸음이 느린 아이 (u) 화 보속의 주인공 같이
I used to take slow steps like a character in a cartoon

수 수하게 웃는 모습에 난 조금씩 목이 메어와
Your sweet smile makes my throat tighten slightly

금 새 난 넋을 잃고서 토끼 처럼 나는 너무 좋아해
I immediately forget everything else and am overjoyed like a rabbit