Having yet another a hit in the song "Wildside", the group experienced massive success with 'Music for the People'. The album ended up being certified as platinum by the RIAA. Still, the group appeared to have peaked too early, and subsequent releases failed to meet expectations. It would only be a few years before the Funky Bunch went from just getting started to breaking up.
Mark Wahlberg went on to become a successful actor in movies such as 'Boogie Nights', 'The Italian Job', 'Max Payne', and many others. Mark's brother, Donnie Wahlberg, kept his musical career going by being a part of the pop group New Kids on the Block, and he also became a successful actor as the years went by. The work of Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch remain popular among many fans and have been included in numerous multi-artist compilation albums.
Boston
1991
1993
Peace
Marky Mark and The Funky Bunch Lyrics
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"Peace", what we trying to say
"Peace", what we fighting for y'all
Marky Mark intro:
Let me see how should I start this
With a peace sign, or maybe a raised fist?
I don't know!, but cheese'll let'em know,
I think it's time we define the peace sign
The peace I find is a peace of mind!
I'll take a piece of your a before I
Turn the other cheek!
Marky Mark speaks peace!
MC Kay (def duo)
Let me get a verse cheeze!
Rip the mic kay
Let me get a verse cheeze!
Hey you rip the mic kay
Let me get a verse cheeze!
Kick the skills kay
Come on come on kick it!
I kinda like this, Mark gave me the OK to hype this
Warning if you try to bite this,
You're steppin' into something you shouldn't be steppin'
A mag and a mic is the weapon
Bronx flavor added to a Boston groove
Freeze! nobody "@#?" move!
The Def Duo the pockets will in "@#?" crease
Kay and Joe to the crew I say peace
I'm old english verbally free stylin'
Donnie D said peace, but ain't nobody smilin'
On the microphone punks persist to play
Old english... I pass the mic to Jay!
Jay stone the other half of the northside boys
Ready to rip s and posed to make noise
I come off like a whylin' beast
Crack a 40... and say peace!
Fully equiped with 360 degrees
Of K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E
It's me the S-THE-P-THE-I-THE-C-THE-E
Comin' correct the shop I wreck
Check the technique as I speak
I get chic when I freak the beat!
So keep in step with this dope release
But on the positive tip
Spice I'm sayin' peace!
Joe Stick breakdown
Peace, party people in the place
Donnie D's in the house with the funky a bass
And cuz you said I caouldn't do it
A man is a man so a man step to it
No hip hop white wash cuz I ain't no sucker
In other words, I'm a raw mother "@#?"
Last but not least Donnie D speaks peace
So "@#?"a non believer cuz the games wil never cease!
Marky Mark is sayin' peace
MC Spice is sayin' peace
NSB is sayin' peace
Donnie D is sayin' peace
Joe and Kay (Def Duo) is sayin' peace
Baby Boy is sayin' peace
Leo is sayin' peace
Everybody sayin' peace
Shout outs to fade
The song "Peace" by Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch is a call for peace in the midst of violence, racism, and injustice. The lyrics urge listeners to define peace as a state of mind and to pursue it actively. The opening lines, "Peace, what we tryin' to say / Peace, what we fightin' for y'all," set the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics also touch on themes of hip-hop culture, such as MC battles, freestyling, and weaponizing the microphone. The song features multiple MCs, each taking turns to deliver their verses with energy, confidence, and attitude. The chorus repeats the word "peace" over a funky beat, creating a catchy hook that invites the audience to participate.
Marky Mark's verse introduces the song with a mix of humor and seriousness. He poses the question of how to express peace, offering two options: a peace sign or a raised fist. He then asserts his own style as both "silky" and "milky" and declares his intention to take a "piece" of someone's "a" (which can be interpreted in different ways). His message is that peace is not just a passive attitude but an active stance that requires strength, courage, and creativity.
The Def Duo, consisting of MCs Kay and Joe, follows with a powerful performance that showcases their skills and pride. They represent the "Bronx flavor" within the context of the "Boston groove," emphasizing the diversity and unity of hip-hop. They also warn potential imitators of the consequences of disrespecting the culture, declaring that they are armed with both a microphone and a gun. Their message is that peace is not just a slogan but a demand that needs to be backed up by action.
Overall, "Peace" is a socially conscious song that addresses serious issues with a mix of style and substance. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency, purpose, and hope, reflecting the spirit of hip-hop as a form of resistance and liberation.
Line by Line Meaning
UH 1-2 a pump it up a 1-2
Let's hype up the audience and get them ready to listen
"Peace", what we trying to say
The focus of our song is peace
"Peace", what we fighting for y'all
We are advocating for peace
Marky Mark intro:
Marky Mark is introducing himself to the audience
Let me see how should I start this
I'm not sure how best to begin this song
With a peace sign, or maybe a raised fist?
Should I symbolize peace with a peace sign or with physical action?
I don't know!, but cheese'll let'em know,
I'm still not sure, but I'll figure it out as I go along
Silky or milky, Mark'll still flow!
My rap style can be either smooth (silky) or aggressive (milky), but it's always unique
I think it's time we define the peace sign
We need to clarify what the peace sign means
The peace I find is a peace of mind!
Peace starts with how we think and feel about ourselves and the world around us
I'll take a piece of your a before I
I'll defend myself and my beliefs instead of passively accepting insults or attacks
Turn the other cheek!
I won't back down from defending myself or my beliefs
Marky Mark speaks peace!
My message is about peace in the face of conflict or violence
MC Kay (def duo)
The next rapper on this song is MC Kay, who is part of the Def Duo
Let me get a verse cheeze!
I'm asking for my turn to rap
Rip the mic kay
I'm going to take control of the microphone and start rapping
Hey you rip the mic kay
I'm encouraging Kay to keep rapping and do his best
Kick the skills kay
Kay, show us your talent and your best skills
Come on come on kick it!
We're urging Kay to keep rapping and perform well
I kinda like this, Mark gave me the OK to hype this
I'm enjoying this collaboration and Marky Mark gave me permission to have fun with it
Warning if you try to bite this,
If you try to copy or steal our music, there will be consequences
You're steppin' into something you shouldn't be steppin'
You're getting involved in something that doesn't concern you
A mag and a mic is the weapon
Rap music can be used as a powerful tool or weapon
Bronx flavor added to a Boston groove
We're mixing different styles and sounds to create something new and unique
Freeze! nobody "@#?" move!
Stop what you're doing and listen to our music
The Def Duo the pockets will in "@#?" crease
The Def Duo will not be affected by financial hardship or failure
Kay and Joe to the crew I say peace
Kay and Joe are giving a shout-out to their friends and colleagues, wishing them peace
I'm old english verbally free stylin'
I'm rapping in Old English language style and improvising
Donnie D said peace, but ain't nobody smilin'
Donnie D promoted peace, but not everyone is receptive
On the microphone punks persist to play
Some people use music and the microphone to act tough or play games
Old english... I pass the mic to Jay!
I'm done rapping and I'm handing the mic over to Jay Stone
Jay stone the other half of the northside boys
Jay Stone is another rapper and is part of the Northside Boys group
Ready to rip s and posed to make noise
Jay Stone is prepared to rap aggressively and make an impact
I come off like a whylin' beast
I rap with unrestrained energy and intensity
Crack a 40... and say peace!
I'm drinking malt liquor and wishing everyone peace
Fully equiped with 360 degrees
I'm completely prepared and equipped with knowledge and skill
Of K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E
I have extensive knowledge and intelligence
It's me the S-THE-P-THE-I-THE-C-THE-E
I'm Spictie, spelled out letter by letter for emphasis
Comin' correct the shop I wreck
I'm performing correctly and making my mark on this song
Check the technique as I speak
Listen to my rap technique as I perform
I get chic when I freak the beat!
I get stylish and fashionable when I rap (freak) to the music (beat)
So keep in step with this dope release
Stay in tune with this awesome new song
But on the positive tip
Moving in a positive direction
Spice I'm sayin' peace!
I'm Spice and I'm wishing everyone peace
Joe Stick breakdown
Joe Stick is about to take a break and speak
Peace, party people in the place
Everyone here should be peaceful and having fun
Donnie D's in the house with the funky a bass
Donnie D is playing bass guitar and making the music sound funky
And cuz you said I caouldn't do it
I'm doing what you told me I couldn't do
A man is a man so a man step to it
I'm a man and I will take control of this situation
No hip hop white wash cuz I ain't no sucker
My music is authentic and true to myself, not watered down or fake
In other words, I'm a raw mother "@#?"
Put simply, I'm a hardcore rap artist
Last but not least Donnie D speaks peace
Donnie D is giving his final shout-out and wishing everyone peace
So "@#?"a non believer cuz the games wil never cease!
Don't believe anyone who says that our music or message doesn't matter
Marky Mark is sayin' peace
Marky Mark is repeating his message of peace
MC Spice is sayin' peace
MC Spice is giving his own message of peace
NSB is sayin' peace
The Northside Boys are also wishing everyone peace
Donnie D is sayin' peace
Donnie D is joining us in wishing everyone peace
Joe and Kay (Def Duo) is sayin' peace
The Def Duo is also giving their message of peace
Baby Boy is sayin' peace
Even Baby Boy, whoever that is, is wishing everyone peace
Leo is sayin' peace
Finally, even Leo is giving his message of peace
Everybody sayin' peace
Everyone involved in making this song is promoting peace
Shout outs to fade
We're giving a final shout-out to everyone and ending the song
Writer(s): Arthur Conan Doyle
Contributed by Dominic W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.