Mars ILL has released several albums and EPs through independent record labels and two albums on Gotee Records. Their success in the underground in the early 2000's led to their performing at Scribble Jam in 2003 and 2004 and ultimately their signing to Gotee.
Beginning in February 2008, manCHILD will be releasing 5 new songs every month on manchildinsider.com purchaseable by subscription.
MARS ILL DISCOGRAPHY
* Raw Material (Sphere of Hip Hop Records, 2000)
* Raw Material (Uprok Records re-release, two tracks removed & two added: 2001)
* The Blue Collar Sessions (Ill Boogie Records, EP: 2002)
* Sound Methods (Independent, 2002)
* Backbreakanomics (Gotee Records, 2003)
* Sound Methods 2.0 (Independent, Re-release with added tracks: 2004)
* Pirate Radio (Independent, 2004)
* The Blue Collar Sessions (EP, re-released 2005)
* Backwaterprophets (Independent, full remix of Backbreakanomics by Dust: 2005)
* Raw Material 5th Anniversary Edition (Independent, 3 bonus songs: 2006)
* No Fame (Indpendent, Dust solo instrumental album: 2006)
* ProPain (Gotee Records, 2006)
* Old Ironsides (December 20, 2006)
* Slow Flame (Independent, full remix of ProPain by Dust with 3 songs from original '04 version of ProPain: Dec. 2007)
Under the Sun
Mars Ill Lyrics
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that which is done that will be done
and nothing is new thats under the sun
that which is done that will be done
and nothing is new thats under the sun
(Verse 1)
I buried my possesions in the name of poverty
honesty the quest for knowledge through the questions I ask
through the concepts I grasp threw wisdom out the window
collecting four by the kilo put in straight into my steelo
said if they knew what we know they would be enlightened people
I've seen the works of master builders that I've wanted to do the same
raise a temple to the clouds and dedicate it to my name
but emceeing is my claim
putting up the heads to shame
I want to be like David Stern and make the people love this game
but its vain plain and simply as my footsteps echo simpty
the rhythm of my inners beating gently left me empty
any endeavor that sever the absolute Christ
the boards of life thrown into the calamity avanty
I stand to be in judgement for every act
even the ? understood that I don't choose to chase cyclones
see I've shown up on the mic and crushed a few emcees to dust
late at night come on reflection in a fit of disgust
but He is Just and Just wants to defend you from sin
you failed to catch the gail forces when you try to chase the wind
(Chorus)
(Verse 2)
what's the purpose of life anyways
the mile of junk that there is and this is it
get placed here against my will even before I had one
dropped out of nowhere and forced inheirly to survive
and given the name son
me I'm sad about the uselessness this world has for me
programmed to view life in the way
in which I won't be happy unless I have everything for me
but I can't be whole
what do you get if you collect everything the world has to offer but forget
all about your soul
its all the same everyday for years and years
around this one you get made get born grows up then soon you having your son
who's got to go through it all agin
programmed to worship all the trends
trying so hard to be everything to every friend
son seek life seek the truth and pray that God will open your mind
these are all basic instuctions you must look and then you'll find
(Chorus)
(Verse 3)
how what when where why
sometimes I wonder man run your plan to your brother man I'll try to understand
state your case all the things you face rappers lie two ways
will you take us to new places or are you on a paper chase
it makes my day when original thought blesses the game
but pretty much the cycle turns again and everything is the same
beneath the rays of the sun until the last day is done
its a freeway of replays no matter where its from
some think its new but I can feel the deja vu
if you beleive it or you don't that doesn't really make it true
what was and will be since the Ancient of Days I AM
mics play but we forget to give the praise
you're wicked ways aren't original yo you learned it from the serpent
confirmed it on my knees that you'll come clean then detergent
you can't hide like a hermit and buy your future from a merchant
you reep what you sow and your destiny you earn it
kids still getting murdered seems the trends are everlasting
the rich are getting richer and the times forever passing
shape times I jack your lives and the world is still collasping
so where you's ever after thats the question that I'm asking
The chorus of the song "Under The Sun" by Mars Ill talks about the cyclical nature of life. It implies that everything that has been done will be done again and nothing is new under the sun. It symbolizes the futility of human efforts to achieve something new as everything seems repetitive and familiar. The verse one describes the journey of the singer who buried his possessions in the name of poverty and embraced modesty. The singer quested for knowledge and wisdom but believed that any endeavor that severed the absolute Christ was vain. He finds solace in emceeing and wants to be like David Stern and make people love the game. However, even emceeing feels empty and doesn't quench his thirst for inner peace. He concludes that chasing the wind is useless, and one should look for meaning in life and truth through god.
Verse two focuses on the purpose of life and how many people spend their entire lives chasing material wealth without realizing that their soul is the most crucial aspect of life. The society programs them to view life in a way that material possessions are the only source of happiness. The singer laments the uselessness of the world and the cyclical nature of life, where one generation makes the same mistakes as the previous one. He advises his son to seek the truth, look inside, and pray to God for enlightenment.
Verse three encapsulates the overall theme of the song and the futility of human efforts to achieve something new. The singer wonders why we do things that we do, and rappers lie about their originality. The cycle continues, and nothing is new. People think that they're doing something new, but it's just the same recycled stuff. The singer advises that one should give praise to God for everything as mic plays but forget to acknowledge the blessings. He criticizes the wicked ways and urges them to come clean. The overall message of the song is that humans should focus on what truly matters in life instead of chasing material wealth and fame.
Line by Line Meaning
that which is done that will be done
History repeats itself and the actions of the past will happen again in the future
and nothing is new thats under the sun
There is nothing truly new in the world, everything has been done before
I buried my possesions in the name of poverty
I got rid of my belongings to live a simpler life and reject materialism
because its got to be vain so I adopted modesty
Materialism is ultimately empty, so I chose to live simply instead
honesty the quest for knowledge through the questions I ask
I seek truth and understanding by asking questions and being honest
through the concepts I grasp threw wisdom out the window
I rejected traditional ideas and sought new wisdom and understanding
collecting four by the kilo put in straight into my steelo
I gathered knowledge and incorporated it into my personal style
said if they knew what we know they would be enlightened people
I believe that others could benefit from the knowledge I have gained
I've seen the works of master builders that I've wanted to do the same
I have been inspired by great works of art and wanted to create something just as exceptional
raise a temple to the clouds and dedicate it to my name
I wanted to create something grand and lasting that would bring recognition to myself
but emceeing is my claim
However, my chosen path is through hip-hop music
putting up the heads to shame
I want to prove myself as a superior rapper
I want to be like David Stern and make the people love this game
I aspire to be like David Stern and make people passionate about hip-hop
but its vain plain and simply as my footsteps echo simpty
However, my desire for recognition and success is empty and shallow
the rhythm of my inners beating gently left me empty
Even my own inner thoughts and feelings could not fill my emptiness
any endeavor that sever the absolute Christ
Anything that separates from the teachings of Jesus is a mistake
the boards of life thrown into the calamity avanty
Mistakes cause chaos and suffering
I stand to be in judgement for every act
I will be held accountable for all of my actions
even the ? understood that I don't choose to chase cyclones
Even those who do not know me well understand that I am not interested in material success
what's the purpose of life anyways
I question the meaning and purpose of existence
the mile of junk that there is and this is it
The world is full of meaningless material possessions and that's all there is
get placed here against my will even before I had one
I was born into this world without choice
dropped out of nowhere and forced inheirly to survive
I had no control over my circumstances and am responsible for my own survival
me I'm sad about the uselessness this world has for me
I am unhappy with the lack of fulfillment in my life
programmed to view life in the way
Society has taught me to see life in a certain way
in which I won't be happy unless I have everything for me
I feel pressured to acquire material possessions to be happy
but I can't be whole
However, I understand that material possessions will not fulfill me
what do you get if you collect everything the world has to offer but forget
Acquiring everything society values will not bring true fulfillment if your soul is neglected
all about your soul
True fulfillment requires taking care of one's spiritual health
its all the same everyday for years and years
Every day is the same and time passes quickly
around this one you get made get born grows up then soon you having your son
Life goes through a predictable cycle of birth, growth, and reproduction
who's got to go through it all agin
The next generation will go through the same cycle
programmed to worship all the trends
Society has programmed people to follow popular trends and ideas
trying so hard to be everything to every friend
People feel pressure to be everything to everyone they know
son seek life seek the truth and pray that God will open your mind
I encourage the next generation to seek truth and spiritual growth
these are all basic instuctions you must look and then you'll find
These are simple guidelines for a fulfilling life
sometimes I wonder man run your plan to your brother man I'll try to understand
I wonder why people pursue their own individual goals instead of working together
state your case all the things you face rappers lie two ways
Rappers either speak truth or fabricate stories to gain attention
will you take us to new places or are you on a paper chase
Are you trying to innovate and break new ground or just trying to make money?
it makes my day when original thought blesses the game
I appreciate when genuine and creative ideas are introduced to the culture
but pretty much the cycle turns again and everything is the same
However, the culture still follows many of the same patterns and cycles
beneath the rays of the sun until the last day is done
Until the end of time, the world will continue on this way
its a freeway of replays no matter where its from
The world is full of repetitive actions and patterns, no matter the culture or location
some think its new but I can feel the deja vu
Even things that seem new can still feel familiar and repetitive
if you beleive it or you don't that doesn't really make it true
Belief does not change objective truth
what was and will be since the Ancient of Days I AM
God is eternal and all-knowing, and the world and its patterns are part of His plan
mics play but we forget to give the praise
We often focus on our own desires and forget to be grateful for what we have
you're wicked ways aren't original yo you learned it from the serpent
Evil actions are not original, but instead learned from Satan
confirmed it on my knees that you'll come clean then detergent
I pray that those who do wrong will confess their sins and sincerely repent
you can't hide like a hermit and buy your future from a merchant
You cannot avoid responsibility for your actions or buy your way out of consequences
you reep what you sow and your destiny you earn it
You receive the consequences of your actions and create your own destiny
kids still getting murdered seems the trends are everlasting
Tragedies like the murder of innocent people continue to happen, it seems without end
the rich are getting richer and the times forever passing
The divide between rich and poor continues to grow while time moves relentlessly forward
shape times I jack your lives and the world is still collasping
Despite attempts to control and shape the course of the world, it still faces problems and crisis
so where you's ever after thats the question that I'm asking
The ultimate question is what will happen after we die?
Contributed by Ruby B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
r3mote
Mars Ill changed what I thought hip hop was and made it waaaaaaaaaaaaaay better
fmz703
pure genius
CrossWork Ministries
Miss these guys.
Kezo Djgalindo
niceeee!!!!!
o0debs
sixkckckck Sometimes you think, sometimes you know/ Sometimes you pay, sometimes you owe/ Sometimes it burns a hole inside but you're too proud to let it show/ Reap or sow, keep breathing slow because we need to know the difference/ There's a time to walk on the sun, but there's a time to keep your distance
Paradis sebastien
Gold
Feral Feline
⚖ show
HylianMailMan
is it me or does dust kinda look like maxone?
STONER ADVISORY
Cold
Grant Crossley
So "G"