Madlib was born in Oxnard, California to musician parents Otis Jackson, Sr. and Dora Sinesca Jackson. He sampled his first song at 11 years old, sourced from his father's collection. His younger brother is the producer and rapper Michael "Oh No" Jackson. His uncle is the jazz trumpeter Jon Faddis. He was raised in Oxnard, where he began his music career.
During an interview on Chrome Children, Madlib stated that his most significant musical influences include Miles Davis, Sun Ra, and David Axelrod. Some of his hip-hop influences are Large Professor, Marley Marl, Paul C, DJ Pooh, and Dr. Dre.
Deeper
Madlib Lyrics
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Half a thang of heron in the bathroom
Keep an ak and the backup in the backroom
Cook a meal clean and she suck me like a vacuum
Took a vacation to the county, I'll be back soon
Sent a couple zero's, money on my j-pay
Payin off the c-o's, smoking on the gateway
Word around the block when I was locked she gave my thang away
Damn
Well please say it ain't so
Took off the glove, say it's love when it ain't though
Her classmate was coming over, that was strange though
Apparently the homework ain't all he came for
Maybe yous a stank ho, maybe that's a bit mean
Maybe you grew up and I'm still living like I'm sixteen
Like a child running wild in these sick streets
Man I put that bitch up on her feet, she cut a nigga deep
Damn
Bitch
That's why I treat these hoes the way I treat em
That's deeper than a motherfucker baby, know what I'm sayin
Slammin!
Smack it up and flip it, then I rub it down
Zip it up, and then I ship it to another town
Smokin hella weed while me and Willie bust a couple pounds
She used to like that type of shit, now we don't fuck around
Girl you used to say them other niggas wasn't hood enough
Got your hood degree, now niggas from the hood ain't good enough
Bitch you wasn't trippin when that old school was pullin up
You was short on ends at your college, you would put em up (put em up)
Well bitch I'm out here puttin on
I hope you feel the pain I'm feelin when you hear this song
Don't want a nigga that's gonna slang shit up in your home
But you ran off and got engaged, man that shit was wrong
All to a nigga that dont got nothin that I ain't got
Only difference is he trying to be a fuckin astronaut
Saw this pussy nigga when I walked up in the barber shop
Green as a leaf, lookin sweet, that cut a nigga deep
Damn
So these the type of niggas you fuckin with now baby?
Square ass motherfucker, you used to love a thug nigga
Uh
I loved her and she loved him, so I never touched him
She's got his baby in the oven, so it's mother fuck him
Ain't trippin cuz you got a nigga, I just think you rushin
But leavin him to be with me ain't part of our discussion
Plus I'm on the road now, different color hoes now
Layed back on the dope, I'm getting dollars off my shows now
Bitches wanna tie me down, but I ain't in that mode now
Five years later, why you calling up my phone now? (phone now)
Well bitch, how you get the number?
Like every other month I'm switching up that motherfucker
Back on the bus I used to finger fuck her singing Usher
Down on my luck and then she upped and left me for a sucker
I reminisce on all the crazy shit we did
You and me forever, shit we say when we was kids
She say I'm havin problems and I pray that he forgive
When he find out the baby ain't his, that cut a nigga deep
Damn
What the fuck?
What you trying to say baby?
The baby ain't his?
Who's is it?
The lyrics of Deeper by Madlib Freddie Gibbs feat. Karriem Riggins are quite graphic and depict a story of a man stuck in a cycle of violence, drug abuse, and broken relationships. The song follows Freddie Gibbs' attempt to come to terms with a former lover's betrayal and reconciliation with his circumstances. The opening lines of the song are pretty explicit, referring to drug use and gun possession, establishing a dark mood.
Throughout the song, Gibbs explores complex themes of love and loyalty, juxtaposing them with his desire to lead a reckless life. He refers to his past relationship and accuses his former lover of cheating on him with one of his close acquaintances. The melancholic tone of the song reflects on the emotional distress the artist feels at the betrayal, delving deeper into the psyche of a man struggling to break the chain of his circumstances.
One of the most striking aspects of the song is its introspective quality. The lyrics are written from Gibbs' perspective, and he is brutally honest about his struggles with addiction and his violent lifestyle. The lyrics capture a glimpse into the harsh realities of life in the inner city, painting a picture of a world where drugs and violence are commonplace.
Overall, Deeper is an introspective and gritty song that confronts themes of love, loss, and addiction. The vivid lyrics and dark themes make it a powerful and thought-provoking piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Slammin
Starting off strong and with force
Half a thang of heron in the bathroom
There is a significant amount of heroin in the bathroom
Keep an ak and the backup in the backroom
There are firearms in the house as a means of protection
Cook a meal clean and she suck me like a vacuum
After cleaning and cooking a meal, she performs sexual acts with enthusiasm
Took a vacation to the county, I'll be back soon
Went to jail, but expect to be released soon
Sent a couple zero's, money on my j-pay
Transferred money to a prison account in order to buy goods
Payin off the c-o's, smoking on the gateway
Bribing guards in exchange for favors and smoking marijuana
Word around the block when I was locked she gave my thang away
It is rumored that she cheated on him while he was in jail
Bout to have a baby with a nigga, thats what they say (they say)
She is rumored to be pregnant by another man
Damn
Expressing frustration or disbelief
Well please say it ain't so
Hoping that the rumor is not true
Took off the glove, say it's love when it ain't though
She pretended to love him but did not actually feel that way
Her classmate was coming over, that was strange though
The fact that her classmate was coming over seemed suspicious
Apparently the homework ain't all he came for
Her classmate had ulterior motives for coming over
Maybe yous a stank ho, maybe that's a bit mean
Calling her a promiscuous woman, but feeling guilty about the insult
Maybe you grew up and I'm still living like I'm sixteen
She may have grown up and moved on, but he is still immature
Like a child running wild in these sick streets
He is still reckless and irresponsible despite getting older
Man I put that bitch up on her feet, she cut a nigga deep
He helped her out in the past, but she still hurts him
Damn
Expressing frustration or disbelief
Bitch
Insulting her for hurting him
That's why I treat these hoes the way I treat em
His negative experiences with her and other women have led him to mistreat them
That's deeper than a motherfucker baby, know what I'm sayin
His mistreatment of women comes from a place of emotional pain
Slammin!
Continuing the momentum and intensity
Smack it up and flip it, then I rub it down
Handling drugs and preparing them for distribution
Zip it up, and then I ship it to another town
Shipping drugs to other locations
Smokin hella weed while me and Willie bust a couple pounds
Smoking marijuana while handling large amounts of drugs
She used to like that type of shit, now we don't fuck around
While she used to be involved in the drug activities, now they do not associate as such
Girl you used to say them other niggas wasn't hood enough
She used to express a preference for more dangerous, criminal men
Got your hood degree, now niggas from the hood ain't good enough
She became more involved in criminal activities and associates with more successful criminals
Bitch you wasn't trippin when that old school was pullin up
She previously enjoyed when they showed off their possessions and success
You was short on ends at your college, you would put em up (put em up)
She previously needed money for college and was willing to gain it through illegal activity
Well bitch I'm out here puttin on
He is successfully engaging in criminal activity
I hope you feel the pain I'm feelin when you hear this song
He wants her to feel the emotional pain he is going through
Don't want a nigga that's gonna slang shit up in your home
She married someone that is also involved in criminal activity
But you ran off and got engaged, man that shit was wrong
She hurt him by getting engaged to someone else
All to a nigga that dont got nothin that I ain't got
Her new partner has no advantages over him
Only difference is he trying to be a fuckin astronaut
Insulting her partner for having an ambitious but unrealistic career goal
Saw this pussy nigga when I walked up in the barber shop
He saw her partner and insulted him to his face
Green as a leaf, lookin sweet, that cut a nigga deep
Her partner looked naive and innocent, which made him feel worse about the situation
Damn
Expressing frustration or disbelief
So these the type of niggas you fuckin with now baby?
Insulting her for choosing a partner that he believes is inferior
Square ass motherfucker, you used to love a thug nigga
Insulting her partner for not being tough or criminal
Uh
Continuing the song
I loved her and she loved him, so I never touched him
He never acted on his anger towards her partner because he still had feelings for her
She's got his baby in the oven, so it's mother fuck him
She is pregnant with her partner's child, so he no longer cares about her
Ain't trippin cuz you got a nigga, I just think you rushin
He does not have a problem with her new relationship, but thinks it is moving too fast
But leavin him to be with me ain't part of our discussion
He has no intention of trying to break them up
Plus I'm on the road now, different color hoes now
He is traveling and having sex with other women of different races
Layed back on the dope, I'm getting dollars off my shows now
He is less involved in criminal activities and is making money through his music
Bitches wanna tie me down, but I ain't in that mode now
Women want a serious relationship with him, but he is not interested
Five years later, why you calling up my phone now? (phone now)
She is trying to contact him after a long time apart
Well bitch, how you get the number?
Asking how she got his contact information
Like every other month I'm switching up that motherfucker
He frequently changes his phone number to avoid contact
Back on the bus I used to finger fuck her singing Usher
Thinking about past experiences with her while on tour
Down on my luck and then she upped and left me for a sucker
She left him when he was experiencing difficult times for someone she believed to be a foolish man
I reminisce on all the crazy shit we did
Looking back on their past experiences together
You and me forever, shit we say when we was kids
Remembering promises they made to each other as young adults
She say I'm havin problems and I pray that he forgive
She is aware of his struggles and hopes he can forgive her
When he find out the baby ain't his, that cut a nigga deep
Being hurt by the fact that her partner's child may not actually be his
Damn
Expressing frustration or disbelief
What the fuck?
Asking for clarification or explanation
What you trying to say baby?
Questioning her motives or intentions
The baby ain't his?
Being surprised that the child may not belong to her current partner
Who's is it?
Asking who the actual father is
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Written by: Otis Jackson
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