His DJ name was inspired by his scruffy facial hair, as well as his trademark loose-lined drawing style. He has been DJing since 1994, at first in and around Manchester then nationwide. He is known for DJing in marathon sets (often exceeding six hours), his eclectic musical taste, his love of a "nice cup of tea" and the quirky home-produced visuals and animations associated with his music. In an interview he said: "It’s about putting a lot of effort in and paying attention to detail. I get annoyed if I don’t take risks. I’m very hard on myself."
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Back In The Day
Mr. Scruff Lyrics
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T.D.E
I done seen a lot in my day
Accumulation of my knowledge on display
Take a look
Issa book
Pictures for each page
Read what I've learned
Don't repeat mistakes
Back in my day
I remember back when I wild and flirty
Thinking things gone stay like this until I'm old and thirty
Hit 18 I thought I was done learning
Then i found out i ain't even started the journey
Thought I was an eagle found out i was a birdy
In the wilderness you could find me looking and searching
Same question keeps keeps growing on me what is my purpose
Life giving me lemons and boy I was thirsty
Old nigga trapped inside a young man's body
Go to bed early but still the life of the party
Where did Verde go
Had to step out to the potty
Then this lady stopped me
Acting very naughty
She said baby lemme tell you something
I said not ya baby better Call me hon or something
She said step inside and let me show you lil something
2 niggas in the wings
Bitch
I could see it coming
You say you the greatest
Bitch
You ain't saying nothing
Say yo flow is sick
Bitch
Here's some robitusin
And I brought a pencil
Bitch
Cause I'm here for testing
Thought that you could stop me
Bitch
Hope you learned your lesson
Pencil by my side
I don't need no help
Stay up out my lane
No safety belt
We don't let the chips fall where they may
You had to gain respect before you could play
Things have changed
It's all gone astray
How'd We let these babies change up the game
The song "Back in the Day" by Mr. Scruff reminisces about times past, with the singer reflecting on the things he has learned in life. The opening lyrics give a shout-out to Jay Rock and T.D.E., possibly indicating that the song is about reflecting on the past in the context of hip-hop or the music industry. The singer refers to his personal growth and the accumulation of knowledge over time, which he likens to a book with pictures on every page. He encourages the listener to read what he has learned and not repeat his mistakes.
The middle verse of the song relates a personal story of the singer's experience of learning and growing. He remembers feeling wild and flirty in his youth, thinking that the good times would last until he was 30. But when he reached that age, he realized that he still had much to learn about life. He felt like an eagle but was really a birdy in the wilderness, searching for his purpose. The singer reflects on a sexual encounter where he was met with unexpected and unwelcome advances, and he contrasts this with the newfound knowledge of life he gained from that experience.
The closing verse is a statement about how things have changed over time, with the singer referring to the current state of the game as being upside down, blaming it on the new generation changing the rules. The song emphasizes the importance of learning from past experiences and passing that knowledge on to younger generations.
Line by Line Meaning
Shout out Jay Rock
Giving a shout out to rapper Jay Rock
I done seen a lot in my day
I have gained a lot of knowledge and experience over the years
Accumulation of my knowledge on display
Displaying the knowledge and experience I have accumulated throughout my life
Take a look
Take a look at the book of my life
Issa book
The book of my life
Pictures for each page
Vivid memories for each stage of my life
Take a turn
Take a turn and read the pages of the book of my life
Read what I've learned
Read about the lessons I've learned throughout my life
Don't repeat mistakes
Learn from my mistakes and avoid repeating them
Back in my day
Reflecting on the past
I remember back when I wild and flirty
Recalling a time in my life when I was carefree and reckless
Thinking things gone stay like this until I'm old and thirty
Believing that life would stay the same until I reached a certain age
Hit 18 I thought I was done learning
Initially thinking that I had learned all there was to know at 18
Then i found out i ain't even started the journey
Realizing that my journey of learning had just begun
Thought I was an eagle found out i was a birdy
Thinking I was something greater than I actually was
In the wilderness you could find me looking and searching
Spending time searching for my purpose in life
Same question keeps keeps growing on me what is my purpose
Continuously wondering about my purpose in life
Life giving me lemons and boy I was thirsty
Receiving challenges in life and craving for more knowledge and experience
Old nigga trapped inside a young man's body
Feeling older than my actual age due to my vast knowledge and experience
Go to bed early but still the life of the party
Preferring a more low-key lifestyle but still being the center of attention in social situations
Where did Verde go
Asking about a person named Verde
Had to step out to the potty
Had to leave to use the restroom
Then this lady stopped me
Being approached by a woman
Acting very naughty
Behaving in a sexually suggestive manner
She said baby lemme tell you something
Starting a conversation with a flirtatious woman
I said not ya baby better Call me hon or something
Correcting the woman's use of a pet name for me
She said step inside and let me show you lil something
Inviting me inside to engage in sexual activities
2 niggas in the wings
Two men waiting nearby
Bitch
An exclamation used to express frustration or annoyance
I could see it coming
Anticipating the situation was about to turn bad
You say you the greatest
Boasting about your ability or achievements
Bitch
An exclamation used to express frustration or annoyance
You ain't saying nothing
Believing the other person is not actually achieving anything or making any real point
Say yo flow is sick
Saying that your talent or ability is exceptional
Bitch
An exclamation used to express frustration or annoyance
Here's some robitusin
Mocking the other person's talent or ability
And I brought a pencil
Asserting my confidence and readiness for testing or competition
Bitch
An exclamation used to express frustration or annoyance
Cause I'm here for testing
Asserting my readiness for testing or competition
Thought that you could stop me
Believing that the other person had the power to stop my progress or success
Bitch
An exclamation used to express frustration or annoyance
Hope you learned your lesson
Wishing for the other person to learn from their mistakes
Pencil by my side
Being prepared for competition or testing
I don't need no help
Having confidence in my own abilities
Stay up out my lane
Avoiding interfering with my work or progress
No safety belt
Taking risks and not relying on safety measures
We don't let the chips fall where they may
Taking control of the outcome rather than leaving it to chance
You had to gain respect before you could play
Having to earn the respect of others before being able to participate
Things have changed
Noticing changes that have occurred over time
It's all gone astray
Feeling that things have gone off track
How'd We let these babies change up the game
Wondering how young people have been able to change things so drastically
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Ryan V
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