Man or Astro-Man? crash landed in Auburn, Alabama, USA in 1992. They are known to play some of the most pristinely crafted surf instrumentals since the 1960s. Formed by CoCo the Electronic Monkey Wizard on alternate universe bass, Birdstuff on traps, Star Crunch on guitar, and Dr. Delecto & his Invisible Vaportron on bass, the group released their first full-length album, Is it...Man or Astro-Man?, in 1993. The band found time to put out a new 45 record practically every other week in addition to full-length releases like 1994's Destroy All Astromen!, 1996's Experiment Zero and 1999's Eeviac. The themes of the tunes usually run the gamut from spies to sci-fi. Dexter X later replaced Dr. Delecto, and Starcrunch left the band as well. The collection, Beyond the Black Hole, was issued in summer 2001 and featured three brand new tracks. In 2001, the band started an extensive hiatus. In 2006 they performed at the Touch n Go 25th Anniversary fest. In 2010 they announced that they will be reuniting for a few gigs, including SXSW, and possibly to record a new record.
2013 has seen the band release a new set of 7 inch singles and a brand new album, Defcon54321, through the Georgia-based indie magazine, The Chunklet.
Bonus Track
Man or Astro-Man? Lyrics
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You give me a chance, hold on
Ay this is fun, hold up
Man man, aye
If I give you a chance, you'll take it
30,000 on shoes, I can't fake it
I just wanted a Cuban, just a bracelet
All my niggas steady getting paid, it's amazing
It's anxiety reaching these heights
Get a Mayweather bag and start taking these Flights
I can't move wrong, God already blessed me with a Pipe
It'll be a long night, if you think that I'll feel you
Niggas talk, but them niggas not hearing you
Moving up, cause you know I'm getting clearer
Ay, yeah you know I'm getting clearer
Every time you see me, I'm in a foreign
Playing Call of Duty like I'm D-Dog and Korin
I need a new bitch, but my old bitch borninh
I never fly, spit again, that shit horrible
Never ever shake my hand, we ain't cordial
Foenem said I snaked his man's, I'm immoral
Like nigga, how the fuck you mad at us for
On foemen fuck yo homie
If I gave you a chance, I could break your back
Put it in reverse, watch that shit work
Before I seen you a eater, so I'm off of you
Shaking my head, I don't even wanna talk to you
Lying like you got shit on your chest, get it off of you
The only thing I see in you is a prostitute
Making plays, no, I never really been down
I got a jumper on the court, make the bigs frown
Where I'm From the loudest niggas always getting Put down
I know a killer from the burbs, he get big rounds
He make big sounds, they banging sets, but them Niggas never come around
Posting guns on the gram, you a straight clown
I heard that nigga pillow talking when the bitches Round
Ay, ay, ay, when the bitches round
I heard that nigga pillow talking when the bitches Round
I don't mess with fuck, niggas told em get around
Niggas said he dropped four, never heard a chopper Sound
Man, it's almost my G-Day, so I'm turning up
Know ma little brotha , keep a semi in the truck
Everybody talking about the toes, that they never touch
Huh, toe, toes, that they never touch
Said he bodied bag, ole dude, no he didn't
Niggas sitting in the house, niggas still livin
Stop cappin on dem raps, if you with it, then you With it
Yeah, you with it, then you with it
That's it
I had to drop a little something for y'all
The lyrics to Man or Astro-Man?'s song "Bonus Track" depict a confident and boastful attitude, reflecting on the artist's success and material possessions. The opening lines suggest that if given an opportunity, they would make the most of it and indulge in luxurious items like expensive shoes and a Cuban bracelet. The mention of their friends getting paid emphasizes their own financial prosperity, which they find astonishing.
The next lines convey a sense of self-assuredness and mental clarity. The artist claims to always make the right decisions and navigate their success without any mistakes. They reference Mayweather, a renowned boxer known for his wealth, and express a desire to replicate his financial success and travel the world. Furthermore, they mention being blessed with a "pipe," which could metaphorically represent a talent or opportunity that ensures their continued success.
The lyrics then shift to discussing relationships. There is dissatisfaction with a current partner, described as boring, and a desire for someone new. The artist asserts that they will never again engage in a romantic liaison that will only result in negative experiences. Additionally, they mention being accused of betraying someone, possibly a friend, and question why they are being criticized. They express a lack of remorse, suggesting a moral ambiguity in their actions.
The final lines touch upon various themes, including violence and social media posturing. They mention being from a place where the loudest individuals often face repercussions. They also criticize individuals who flaunt firearms on social media, calling them clowns, and allude to someone spreading rumors about their encounters with women. The lyrics conclude with the artist asserting their independence and determination to enjoy themselves, mentioning their upcoming birthday and affirming their trust in their younger sibling to protect them. They challenge others to prove their authenticity and criticize those who pretend to live a certain lifestyle but lack credibility.
Overall, "Bonus Track" presents a braggadocious and confident outlook on personal success, material wealth, and navigating relationships while also touching upon themes of authenticity and moral ambiguity.
Line by Line Meaning
Ay, yo yo yo yo
Hey, I'm here and ready to engage with you
You give me a chance, hold on
If you give me an opportunity, just wait and see
Ay this is fun, hold up
Hey, I'm enjoying myself, wait a moment
Man man, aye
Hey, listen up
If I give you a chance, you'll take it
If I offer you an opportunity, you'll seize it
30,000 on shoes, I can't fake it
I spent a significant amount on shoes, and it's genuine
I just wanted a Cuban, just a bracelet
I simply desired a Cuban bracelet
All my niggas steady getting paid, it's amazing
All my friends are consistently earning money, it's astounding
I can't even think wrong, I think right
I always think positively, never negatively
It's anxiety reaching these heights
I feel anxious as I reach new levels of success
Get a Mayweather bag and start taking these Flights
Obtain a bag of money and embark on luxurious trips
I can't move wrong, God already blessed me with a Pipe
I can't make any mistakes, as God has already blessed me with a weapon
It'll be a long night, if you think that I'll feel you
If you believe that I'll understand you, it will be a lengthy confrontation
Niggas talk, but them niggas not hearing you
People may speak, but they aren't really paying attention to you
Moving up, cause you know I'm getting clearer
I'm making progress because I am becoming more focused
Ay, yeah you know I'm getting clearer
Hey, yeah you know I'm becoming more focused
Every time you see me, I'm in a foreign
Whenever you encounter me, I'm in a foreign (luxury car)
Playing Call of Duty like I'm D-Dog and Korin
Engaging in Call of Duty games with a sense of confidence and skill
I need a new bitch, but my old bitch borninh
I desire a new partner, as my current one is boring
I never fly, spit again, that shit horrible
I never hesitate to express myself, but the outcome is terrible
Never ever shake my hand, we ain't cordial
I refuse to greet or interact with people who aren't friendly
Foenem said I snaked his man's, I'm immoral
Someone claimed I betrayed their friend, alleging my lack of morals
Like nigga, how the fuck you mad at us for
Dude, why are you even angry with us?
On foemen fuck yo homie
I declare my indifference to your friend's situation
If I gave you a chance, I could break your back
If I granted you an opportunity, I could overpower and defeat you
Put it in reverse, watch that shit work
Reverse the situation and observe how it unfolds successfully
Before I seen you a eater, so I'm off of you
I viewed you as someone who would betray me, so I've distanced myself from you
Shaking my head, I don't even wanna talk to you
I'm so disappointed in you that I don't even want to communicate
Lying like you got shit on your chest, get it off of you
Stop lying and confess your true feelings or issues
The only thing I see in you is a prostitute
The only value I perceive in you is that of a sex worker
Making plays, no, I never really been down
Engaging in strategic actions, but I've never truly been involved in difficult situations
I got a jumper on the court, make the bigs frown
My basketball skills are impressive, causing professional players to feel discouraged
Where I'm From the loudest niggas always getting Put down
In my hometown, those who are most boastful always face criticism
I know a killer from the burbs, he get big rounds
I'm acquainted with a dangerous person from the suburbs, and he uses powerful firearms
He make big sounds, they banging sets, but them Niggas never come around
He boasts loudly about his affiliations, but his associates rarely show up
Posting guns on the gram, you a straight clown
Uploading pictures of guns on social media makes you look foolish
I heard that nigga pillow talking when the bitches Round
I heard that guy is gossiping about what happens when the women are present
Ay, ay, ay, when the bitches round
Hey, hey, hey, when the women are present
I don't mess with fuck, niggas told em get around
I don't associate with untrustworthy individuals, I advised them to stay away
Niggas said he dropped four, never heard a chopper Sound
People claimed he shot four individuals, but we never heard the sound of a gunshot
Man, it's almost my G-Day, so I'm turning up
Man, my birthday is approaching, so I'm going to celebrate
Know ma little brotha , keep a semi in the truck
My younger brother always carries a semi-automatic handgun in the vehicle
Everybody talking about the toes, that they never touch
Everyone is discussing landmarks or achievements they have never actually experienced
Huh, toe, toes, that they never touch
Hmm, landmarks, achievements that they never actually experience
Said he bodied bag, ole dude, no he didn't
Someone claimed they killed a person, but it's not true
Niggas sitting in the house, niggas still livin
People are confined to their homes, yet they're still alive
Stop cappin on dem raps, if you with it, then you With it
Stop lying in your songs, if you're genuinely involved, then show it
Yeah, you with it, then you with it
Yeah, if you're truly involved, then you're truly involved
That's it
That's all
I had to drop a little something for y'all
I wanted to release a small piece of music for all of you
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: seivon brown
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