Dirt
Masters of Ceremony Lyrics


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Don't call it a comeback
I been here for years
Rockin my peers
And puttin suckas in fear
Makin the tears rain down like a monSOON
Listen to the bass go boom!

Yes!

why are you (...) with me
A maniac psycho
And when I pull out my gun
You better be ready
'Cos it might go blow blow blow blow blow
And y'all like me now

I'm gonna take this ity bity world by storm
And just getting warm!

(I i i i i) I'm going insane
starting a hurricane
Releasing pain

What'dya know
You can't gain and Maintain
Unless you say my name
Ripping, killing, digging and drillin' a hole
Past the ol' gold

Today I'm dirty
And I want to be pretty
Tomorrow, I know, I'm just dirt!
Yesterday i was pretty
And i want to be dirty
Tomorrow i know i am just dirt

We are the nobodies
Wanna be somebodies
We're dead, we know just who we are
We are the nobodies
Wanna be somebodies
We're dead, we know just who we are
YES!

Don't you call this a regular jam
I'm gonna rock this land
I'm gonna take this ity bity world by storm
And I'm just gettin' warm!

Come on!

Shadow boxin when I heard you on the radio
Uh! I just don't know
What made you forget that I was raw?
Tell it to the fuckers on the dancefloor

Yes!

We are the nobodies
Wanna be somebodies
Today, we know just who we are





We are the nobodies

Overall Meaning

The song "Dirt" by Masters of Ceremony is a high-energy, aggressive track about being an outsider and embracing that identity. The first lines, "Don't call it a comeback, I been here for years," suggest that the singer has been around for a while, working hard and establishing themselves in their industry. They've been "rockin" their peers and making "suckas" afraid, effectively, because they're so good at what they do. They're not someone to be underestimated. The line "Makin the tears rain down like a monSOON/ Listen to the bass go boom!" indicates that their music is powerful and emotive, capable of making people feel a sense of catharsis or release.


Later in the song, the singer becomes more intense and violent, rapping about being a "maniac psycho" and pulling out a gun. It's unclear whether this is meant to be taken literally or metaphorically. The overall effect is one of rebellion and aggression, however, and the singer is clearly not interested in being ignored or disrespected. They want to "take" the "ity bity world by storm" and leave their mark on it.


The repetition of the phrase "We are the nobodies/ Wanna be somebodies" underscores the major theme of the song: the desire to be recognized and valued, despite feeling marginalized or overlooked. By the end of the song, the singer acknowledges that they are "dirty" on one day and "pretty" on another, suggesting that their identity is fluid and complex. They are not interested in fitting neatly into any particular category or stereotype, but instead want to be allowed to express themselves freely.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't call it a comeback
I'm not making a comeback, I've been here for years.


I been here for years
I have been around in the game for a long time.


Rockin my peers
I am entertaining my audience, my music is popular among my peers.


And puttin suckas in fear
My music is intimidating to those who are not fans and do not understand it.


Makin the tears rain down like a monSOON
My music is very emotional and has the power to make people cry like a monsoon.


Listen to the bass go boom!
Pay attention to the bass sound in my music, it's going to make you feel like dancing.


why are you (...) with me
Why are you messing with me, I am a crazy and unpredictable person.


A maniac psycho
I am a crazy person who is not afraid to express my emotions and views through my music.


And when I pull out my gun
When I express myself through music, I am armed with the power to change people's minds and emotions, like a gun.


You better be ready
Be prepared to experience intense emotions when listening to my music.


'Cos it might go blow blow blow blow blow
My music has the power to overwhelm the senses and make you explode with emotion.


And y'all like me now
Now that I have made an impact, everyone knows who I am.


I'm gonna take this ity bity world by storm
I am going to conquer the world with my music.


And just getting warm!
I am not even close to reaching my full potential, I am just getting warmed up.


(I i i i i) I'm going insane
My passion for music is taking over my life, I am losing touch with reality.


starting a hurricane
My music is like a natural disaster, powerful and impossible to resist.


Releasing pain
Through my music, I am expressing my own pain and helping others to do the same.


What'dya know
What do you know about me and my music?


You can't gain and Maintain
You cannot rise to fame and stay there unless you acknowledge me and my music.


Unless you say my name
You have to publicly acknowledge me as a great artist.


Ripping, killing, digging and drillin' a hole
I am creating a lasting impact on the music scene, tearing it up and making my mark.


Past the ol' gold
I am surpassing the old guard and taking over as a new leader in the world of music.


Today I'm dirty
Today my music is raw and unfiltered, with nothing to hide.


And I want to be pretty
But tomorrow, I want my music to be polished and beautiful.


Tomorrow, I know, I'm just dirt!
But I know that tomorrow, I will be back to creating raw and powerful music that is like dirt.


Yesterday i was pretty
At one point, my music was well-executed and pristine.


And i want to be dirty
But now I want to return to the raw and unfiltered sound.


We are the nobodies
We are the outsiders, the ones that no one pays attention to or acknowledges.


Wanna be somebodies
But we want to make a name for ourselves and rise to fame as great artists.


We're dead, we know just who we are
We have already been rejected and left behind by the music industry, but we are still committed to our passion and artistic vision.


Don't you call this a regular jam
This is not just any old song, it is a unique and special piece of art.


I'm gonna rock this land
I am going to make a huge impact on the music scene and take over the world, starting with my local area.


Come on!
Let's go! I'm ready to take on the world with my music.


Shadow boxin when I heard you on the radio
I was alone and practicing my art when I heard one of my songs on the radio.


Uh! I just don't know
I was surprised by the fact that my music was played on the radio.


What made you forget that I was raw?
Why have you forgotten that I used to be a raw and unfiltered artist, and not just a polished commercial product?


Tell it to the fuckers on the dancefloor
I don't care about the mainstream audience, they can keep dancing to their commercial tunes, but I am still committed to my unique artistic vision.




Writer(s): Jeroen Streunding, Kelly van Soest

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