Mattafix released their first single "11.30 (Dirtiest Trick In Town)" as a limited edition single on Buddhist Punk Records on 31st January 2005. Their first full single, "Big City Life", released by EMI on 8th August 2005 was a considerable hit, managing a #15 peak on the official UK chart, a big feat for a UK R&B/hip-hop group, and topped the charts in Germany, Czech, Austria and other European countries. Their third single, "Passer By" was released on 24th October 2005, unfortunately missing the UK top 75. The single preceded their debut album "Signs Of A Struggle", which was released a week later on 31st October 2005.
The group have toured with the likes of Jamiroquai and Joss Stone on their UK tours. The fourth single from their debut album, "Signs Of A Struggle" was "To & Fro", which features backing vocals from former Sugababe Siobhan Donaghy. The single was released as a download only single on 13th March 2006.
Big City Life debuted at #19 on the Australian Music Charts and reached #1 on the New Zealand Singles Chart.
Signs Of A Struggle was a Triple J feature album in April 2006.
In April 2010, Marlon Roudette made a video appearance where he spoke about recording and making the record in his home-based studio. However, via Facebook, it was announced that Roudette and Hirji had gone separate ways, due to their different new ideas for future projects, which has brought abundant attention to fans. He is yet to come up with his new artist name; whether to stay with the name Mattafix, or choose a new stage name; perhaps his own. "Mattafix presents...Marlon..." was a quote from a late 2010 YouTube video, as an updated possibility for his album title and/or stage name. Marlon Roudette has confirmed that the new album is "not a radical shift but definitely different. More instrumentation and more in depth musical compositions." Marlon Roudette has stated that the album is pretty much completed, but the album is still being "fine tuned". His first solo album Matter Fixed was released on 2 September 2011. His sophomore effort Electric Soul on 8 August 2014.
Skake Your Limbs
Mattafix Lyrics
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mek we know where we going shake ya limbs to da
rhythms hymns and poems shake ya limbs to da
rhythms hymns and poems mek we know where we going
shake ya limbs to da rhythms hymns and poems
work it out and they say they're
trying to work it out but they don't know
just how or why and it really seems preordained
they're ok
and i wonder if the times have changed
and i thought that i saw your face
are you safe shake ya limbs to da
rhythms hymns and poems mek we know where we going
shake ya limbs to da rhythms hymns and poems
from the beginning there was war and sinning
and it seems like nothing has changed
bombs are dropping on iraq and lebanon
it's like vietnam all over again days ago a
bredrin that i know
tell me dat he cyan tek no more bombs are dropping
on iraq and lebanon and everywhere
it seems like war and they say they're
trying to work it out but they don't know
just how or why and it really seems preordained
and my friends are far away and i wonder if
they're ok
and i wonder if the times have changed
and i thought that i saw your face
are you safe from now on
i'm not fighting fair it's guerilla warface
it's been 400 years of my people's tears
i'm like shaka with a hungry spear
asilwe ke ng'fikile ke mina ng'uqhaqha 'maqinso
ubaba ung'biza ucath'impi ubhambhatha ka manciza
lo ongijoja ngomkhonto once a slave and now a
brave
i got my army in the cave asilwe ke ng'fikile ke
and they say they're trying to work it out
but they don't know just how or why
and it really seems preordained and my friends are
far away
and i wonder if they're ok and i wonder
if the times have changed and i thought
that i saw your face are you safe
and they say they're trying to work it out
but they don't know just how or why
and it really seems preordained and my friends are
far away
and i wonder if they're ok and i wonder
if the times have changed and i thought
that i saw your face are you safe
shake ya limbs to da rhythms hymns and poems
mek we know where we going shake ya limbs to da
rhythms hymns and poems shake ya limbs to da
rhythms hymns and poems mek we know where we going
shake ya limbs to da rhythms hymns and poems
i don't wanna see you fail i don't wanna see you
hurt at all see you fail i don't wanna see you
fail
i don't wanna see you hurt at all see you fail
The song "Shake Your Limbs" by Mattafix encourages listeners to let go of their worries and shake their limbs to the rhythms, hymns, and poems. The song suggests that through music, people can find their way and navigate through difficult times. The lyrics touch on the struggles that people face, such as war, separation from loved ones, and feelings of helplessness. The song goes on to suggest that even in the midst of these struggles, people can still find the energy to dance and shake their limbs to find some solace.
The lyrics of "Shake Your Limbs" are powerful and speak to the human experience. The words suggest that music can provide a much-needed escape from the hardships of life. The song encourages people to keep moving, keep dancing, and keep living despite whatever circumstances they find themselves facing. The lyrics also touch on the themes of hope and unity, in the sense that even though people may be separated by distance or political ideology, they are all connected by the power of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Shake ya limbs to da rhythms hymns and poems
Move your body to the beat of the music and the words of the artists
mek we know where we going shake ya limbs to da rhythms hymns and poems shake ya limbs to da rhythms hymns and poems mek we know where we going
Let's dance and find our destination through music and poetry
work it out and they say they're trying to work it out but they don't know just how or why and it really seems preordained and my friends are far away and i wonder if they're ok and i wonder if the times have changed and i thought that i saw your face are you safe
Despite people's efforts to figure out life, it still feels fated and uncertain. The distance from loved ones raises concerns about their safety and wellbeing.
from the beginning there was war and sinning and it seems like nothing has changed bombs are dropping on iraq and lebanon it's like vietnam all over again days ago a bredrin that i know tell me dat he cyan tek no more bombs are dropping on iraq and lebanon and everywhere it seems like war
Throughout history, there has been conflict and destruction, and it continues with current wars like Iraq and Lebanon. A close friend has reached their limit with the continuation of war.
and they say they're trying to work it out but they don't know just how or why and it really seems preordained and my friends are far away and i wonder if they're ok and i wonder if the times have changed and i thought that i saw your face are you safe
Despite people's efforts to figure out life, it still feels fated and uncertain. The distance from loved ones raises concerns about their safety and wellbeing.
from now on i'm not fighting fair it's guerilla warface it's been 400 years of my people's tears i'm like shaka with a hungry spear asilwe ke ng'fikile ke mina ng'uqhaqha 'maqinso ubaba ung'biza ucath'impi ubhambhatha ka manciza lo ongijoja ngomkhonto once a slave and now a brave i got my army in the cave asilwe ke ng'fikile ke
After centuries of suffering, the singer is done playing by the rules and is ready to fight back with fierce determination and strength, like the historic warrior Shaka. The singer has assembled their forces and is ready to lead them to freedom.
and they say they're trying to work it out but they don't know just how or why and it really seems preordained and my friends are far away and i wonder if they're ok and i wonder if the times have changed and i thought that i saw your face are you safe
Despite people's efforts to figure out life, it still feels fated and uncertain. The distance from loved ones raises concerns about their safety and wellbeing.
Shake ya limbs to da rhythms hymns and poems mek we know where we going shake ya limbs to da rhythms hymns and poems shake ya limbs to da rhythms hymns and poems mek we know where we going shake ya limbs to da rhythms hymns and poems
Through dance and music, let's find our path and direction.
i don't wanna see you fail i don't wanna see you hurt at all see you fail i don't wanna see you fail i don't wanna see you hurt at all see you fail
The singer doesn't want their loved ones to experience failure or pain.
Contributed by Sophia E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
İbrahim Çuhadar
Shake ya limbs to da rhythms hymns and poems
Mek we know where we going
Shake ya limbs to da rhythms hymns and poems
Shake ya limbs to da rhythms hymns and poems
Mek we know where we going
Shake ya limbs to da rhythms hymns and poems
Work it out
And they say they're trying to work it out
But they dont know just how or why
And it really seems preordained
And my friends are far away
And I wonder if they're ok
And I wonder if the times have changed
And I thought that I saw your face
Are you safe?
Shake ya limbs to da rhythms hymns and poems
Mek we know where we going
Shake ya limbs to da rhythms hymns and poems
From the beginning there was war and sinning
And it seems like nothing has changed
Bombs are dropping on Iraq and Lebanon
(Its like) Vietnam all over again
Days ago a bredrin that I know
Tell me dat he cyan tek no more
Bombs are dropping on Iraq and Lebanon
And everywhere it seems like war
And they say they're trying to work it out
But they dont know just how or why
And it really seems preordained
And my friends are far away
And I wonder if they're ok
And I wonder if the times have changed
And I thought that I saw your face
Are you safe?
From now on I'm not fighting fair
Its guerilla warfare
It's been 400 years of my people's tears
I'm like Shaka with a hungry spear
Asilwe ke, ng'fikile ke (let's go ahead and fight, I have arrived)
Mina ng'uqhaqha 'maqiniso, uBaba ung'biza uCath'impi (I'm the truth revealer, my father calls me Fighter Instigator)
UBhambhatha Ka Manciza lo ongijoja ngomkhonto (the one who pierced me with a spear)
Once a slave and now a brave
I got my army in the cave
Asilwe ke, ng'fikile ke (let's go ahead and fight, I have arrived)
And they say they're trying to work it out
But they dont know just how or why
And it really seems preordained
And my friends are far away
And I wonder if they're ok
And I wonder if the times have changed
And I thought that I saw your face
Are you safe?
And they say they're trying to work it out
But they dont know just how or why
And it really seems preordained
And my friends are far away
And I wonder if they're ok
And I wonder if the times have changed
And I thought that I saw your face
Are you safe?
Shake ya limbs to da rhythms hymns and poems
Mek we know where we going
Shake ya limbs to da rhythms hymns and poems
Shake ya limbs to da rhythms hymns and poems
Mek we know where we going
Shake ya limbs to da rhythms hymns and poems
I dont wanna see you fall
I dont wanna see you hurt at all
See you fall
I dont wanna see you fall
I dont wanna see you hurt at all
See you fall
Tim Janssens
2019! man i still adore this album.
Harkaiden
This is the good kind of hip hop to me. Mattafix are great!
bijou
Timeless classic
Miriam W
I heard this on the radio few years back now,great track
İbrahim Çuhadar
Shake ya limbs to da rhythms hymns and poems
Mek we know where we going
Shake ya limbs to da rhythms hymns and poems
Shake ya limbs to da rhythms hymns and poems
Mek we know where we going
Shake ya limbs to da rhythms hymns and poems
Work it out
And they say they're trying to work it out
But they dont know just how or why
And it really seems preordained
And my friends are far away
And I wonder if they're ok
And I wonder if the times have changed
And I thought that I saw your face
Are you safe?
Shake ya limbs to da rhythms hymns and poems
Mek we know where we going
Shake ya limbs to da rhythms hymns and poems
From the beginning there was war and sinning
And it seems like nothing has changed
Bombs are dropping on Iraq and Lebanon
(Its like) Vietnam all over again
Days ago a bredrin that I know
Tell me dat he cyan tek no more
Bombs are dropping on Iraq and Lebanon
And everywhere it seems like war
And they say they're trying to work it out
But they dont know just how or why
And it really seems preordained
And my friends are far away
And I wonder if they're ok
And I wonder if the times have changed
And I thought that I saw your face
Are you safe?
From now on I'm not fighting fair
Its guerilla warfare
It's been 400 years of my people's tears
I'm like Shaka with a hungry spear
Asilwe ke, ng'fikile ke (let's go ahead and fight, I have arrived)
Mina ng'uqhaqha 'maqiniso, uBaba ung'biza uCath'impi (I'm the truth revealer, my father calls me Fighter Instigator)
UBhambhatha Ka Manciza lo ongijoja ngomkhonto (the one who pierced me with a spear)
Once a slave and now a brave
I got my army in the cave
Asilwe ke, ng'fikile ke (let's go ahead and fight, I have arrived)
And they say they're trying to work it out
But they dont know just how or why
And it really seems preordained
And my friends are far away
And I wonder if they're ok
And I wonder if the times have changed
And I thought that I saw your face
Are you safe?
And they say they're trying to work it out
But they dont know just how or why
And it really seems preordained
And my friends are far away
And I wonder if they're ok
And I wonder if the times have changed
And I thought that I saw your face
Are you safe?
Shake ya limbs to da rhythms hymns and poems
Mek we know where we going
Shake ya limbs to da rhythms hymns and poems
Shake ya limbs to da rhythms hymns and poems
Mek we know where we going
Shake ya limbs to da rhythms hymns and poems
I dont wanna see you fall
I dont wanna see you hurt at all
See you fall
I dont wanna see you fall
I dont wanna see you hurt at all
See you fall
viol8r007
most underated song !!!! Awsome
Lt Skurge
2020 still adore this album xD
GeeseGoose
2019 and I stll wonder why isn't this more popular
Les Ventilateurs du Québec
Love it!
Chkhito
one of my FAVOURITES!