He has stated that he wishes to work with as many artists as possible in his career to help avoid creative stagnation and this certainly shows in his musical output. Together with his crew, living legends he has put out a total of four albums. Then there is the Three Melancholy Gypsys (3MG), a group consisting of three living legends members, who have put out two full length releases. His collaboration with atmosphere's slug has so far produced three cd's, the first of which was a tribute to Christina Ricci whom he also sang softly of on another collaboration - netherworlds together with lesser known rappers anacron and himself.
In 2005 he broadened his horizons by directing an indie film called "Walk Like a Man" with the plot being loosely based on the track by the same name from Murs 3:16 - The 9th Edition. A soundtrack to this movie was also released which besides his own material also featured artists such as atmosphere, DJ Z-Trip, blueprint and brother ali.
2 Step
Murs Lyrics
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Ever since they busted out the super sport
Brevity, levity, bitter I could never be
Young for a nigga born in the late seventies
Heavenly, my wife cause she loves me in spite
Of all the crazy shit I be saying when we fight
Shout a kite to my nigga locked up, now Reece home
Making music for the kids, bitch we grown
Or you can talk that shit to another guy
I swear to God I would kick you in the button fly
And jump up and down on your skull 'til you fucking die
Y'all probably want to dance so ignore me
That club life ain't ever been for me
You basic bitches just bore me
If I got to buy you a drink you can't afford me
Gun shots on a good day
No ski masks, that's the hood way
Little kids wishing that they could play
Looking for a hook or something Jay-Z would say
I got two shots left in my twenty-two two step
Two shots left in my twenty-two two step
Deuce-deuce in my tennis shoe
Hood nigga brought a burner to the interview
Might catch a beef on the bus home
Tell them gang-bang bullies get the fuck gone
In my zone with a brand new playlist
Walked right past my ex, didn't say shit
Then I changed my mind like, "Ay bitch!"
"Tell your new boyfriend he can't fake this!"
Spent my last check on some new kicks
The rest at the movies on my new chick
I got fired on some bullshit
Snitch, fuck-boy that I never should've fooled with
And I ain't ever wrote a résumé
But I had my cousin make me one yesterday
I need more hours and some better pay
Back when I was hustling that was something I would never say
Gun shots on a good day
No ski masks, that's the hood way
Little kids wishing that they could play
Looking for a hook or something Jay-Z would say
I got two shots left in my twenty-two two step
Two shots left in my twenty-two two step
Ten toes down nineteen seventy-nine
Southern California dummy repping heavy with mine
These motherfucking actors are not to a factor
Hilary Spunner is a cold black bastard
No master, no father, I raise me crazy
A nigga clean it up, when I had a couple babies
Well maybe, just maybe, you can oh thank me
Fresh out the county feeling crazy
No, eight months feeling turnt, don't pay me
I used to be a mess my nigga
Only thing could kill me was stress my nigga
Had to give that shit a rest my nigga
I just did a couple years, none left my nigga
I can't do another stretch my nigga
So it's either shut it down, or it's death my nigga
Gun shots on a good day
No ski masks, that's the hood way
Little kids wishing that they could play
Looking for a hook or something Jay-Z would say
I got two shots left in my twenty-two two step
Two shots left in my twenty-two two step
MURS's song "Two Step" is a contemplative piece that touches on the theme of mortality and the fleeting nature of life. Through the use of introspective lyrics, MURS reflects on his own experiences and emotions, revealing a sense of vulnerability and frustration. The first verse of the song acknowledges that life can be brief and uncertain, with MURS addressing his own mortality and reflecting on his place in the world. He also expresses gratitude for his wife's love and support, despite their disagreements, and pays tribute to a friend who is currently incarcerated. MURS then transitions to a more upbeat chorus, calling on listeners to dance and forget about their problems for a moment.
The second verse of the song is more focused on MURS's personal struggles, touching on themes of violence, relationships, and ambition. He describes carrying a gun for self-defense, dealing with the aftermath of a failed romance, and trying to make ends meet in a difficult job market. Despite these challenges, however, MURS remains defiant and determined, refusing to let his circumstances get the best of him. The final verse of the song is perhaps the most introspective, with MURS acknowledging his own flaws and limitations and questioning whether he has truly made a difference in the world.
Overall, "Two Step" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that deftly blends themes of mortality, love, and self-reflection. Through his introspective lyrics and emotive delivery, MURS showcases his unique perspective and artistic vision, creating a powerful piece of hip-hop that is both personal and universally relatable.
Line by Line Meaning
I always knew life could be super short
Being aware of the brevity of life
Ever since they busted out the super sport
Realizing that time passes by very quickly
Brevity, levity, bitter I could never be
Not being cynical, but optimistic towards life
Young for a nigga born in the late seventies
Feeling young at heart despite being born in the late 70s
Heavenly, my wife cause she loves me in spite
Acknowledging the love of his wife even during arguments
Of all the crazy shit I be saying when we fight
Admitting to saying irrational things during fights with his wife
Shout a kite to my nigga locked up, now Reece home
Sending a message to a friend who is incarcerated and rejoicing in the fact that he is now free
Making music for the kids, bitch we grown
Continuing to make music, despite growing older
Put your phone down, look me in the eye
Urging someone to put down their phone and pay attention to him directly
Or you can talk that shit to another guy
Refusing to tolerate disrespect
I swear to God I would kick you in the button fly
Frustrated to a point of violence
And jump up and down on your skull 'til you fucking die
Taking things to an outrageous extreme
Y'all probably want to dance so ignore me
Understanding that people might not take him seriously
That club life ain't ever been for me
Disliking the club scene
You basic bitches just bore me
Finding the shallowness of some people unappealing
If I got to buy you a drink you can't afford me
Asserting his worth in a relationship
Gun shots on a good day
Acknowledging the violence in his community
No ski masks, that's the hood way
Describing the methods of local criminals
Little kids wishing that they could play
Knowing that young children long for safety and security
Looking for a hook or something Jay-Z would say
Referencing the popularity of hip hop mogul Jay-Z
I got two shots left in my twenty-two two step
Feeling dangerous and vulnerable
Deuce-deuce in my tennis shoe
Carrying a handgun in his shoe
Hood nigga brought a burner to the interview
Being prepared for violence in any situation
Might catch a beef on the bus home
Being aware of the possibility of violence
Tell them gang-bang bullies get the fuck gone
Attempting to avoid conflict with gang members
In my zone with a brand new playlist
Enjoying new music
Walked right past my ex, didn't say shit
Showing emotional detachment from his past relationships
Then I changed my mind like, "Ay bitch!"
Changing his attitude suddenly
"Tell your new boyfriend he can't fake this!"
Provoking a reaction from his ex-girlfriend's new partner
Spent my last check on some new kicks
Buying new shoes even when lacking funds
The rest at the movies on my new chick
Spending money on his new love interest
I got fired on some bullshit
Experiencing unfair treatment at work
Snitch, fuck-boy that I never should've fooled with
Regretting associating with certain people
And I ain't ever wrote a résumé
Not having a traditional job history and employment record
But I had my cousin make me one yesterday
Searching for new job opportunities
I need more hours and some better pay
Desiring a better standard of living
Back when I was hustling that was something I would never say
Reflecting on his past as a criminal
Ten toes down nineteen seventy-nine
Being grounded in his upbringing
Southern California dummy repping heavy with mine
Proudly representing his California roots
These motherfucking actors are not to a factor
Criticizing disingenuous people
Hilary Spunner is a cold black bastard
Insulting political figures
No master, no father, I raise me crazy
Growing up without a strong role model
A nigga clean it up, when I had a couple babies
Taking responsibility as a parent
Well maybe, just maybe, you can oh thank me
Hoping for gratitude or recognition
Fresh out the county feeling crazy
Feeling overwhelmed after being released from jail
No, eight months feeling turnt, don't pay me
Rejecting offers that don't meet his standards
Had to give that shit a rest my nigga
Recognizing the need to move on from past mistakes
I just did a couple years, none left my nigga
Serving time in jail and completing his sentence
I can't do another stretch my nigga
Avoiding going back to jail
So it's either shut it down, or it's death my nigga
Not wanting to engage in criminal behavior anymore
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JESSE SHATKIN, NICK CARTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Grizzly Legend
Bringing back that old school underground Living Legends to Strange Music. Keep it up!
P Ribbon
I love this song your energy is amazing. I know I'm a little late to the party. But truths have no time limit. You are an amazing lyricist. I hope you nothing but the best in your career and life. One love.
Trav Majesty
Anyone else think MURS has gotten 100% better since strange?
Dario Ortiz
MURS has flows! He's a classic.
Ittai Dor
You just keep getting better, this track FIRE
Prototype Disciple
This deserves way more views than it has like 50x more
Calmguy23
This song gets me pretty hype, good stuff!
FULL TIME NEEDS TO BE 30 HOURS
Such a dope album from start to finish. I had to give it break
Joseph DeLozier
I was at the show when he made this video! boy it's something you must see live!
Freek314
MURS is a damn beast!