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.
The Lick
Murs Lyrics
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I got my house shoes on and my white t-shirt
My basketball shorts, I'm about to get some Squirt
I brought my own cup with a little ice in it
Cause I might mix it up and get nice in a minute
They call me ghetto but I don't give a damn
Cause I'm standin' on the corner with my cup in my hand
Other hand down the front of my pants, scratchin' my balls
I'm on pause
Man, I'm in my chill mode
Just got paid and I got a little bill fold
I'm feelin' good man, you can't tell me nothin'
Then the homie Verbs roll up, yo what's up man?
[Verbs]
Nothin' homie with the spokes I'm on move
Tryin' to get some jerky and some coconut juice
Yeah
I just cranked a couple miles and the sweat is droppin' down
I was set around your town
To Supowida and Pico made a right by some hills
And now I'm at the store with MURS, we fienda chill
But now a nigga awfully thirsty, that's for reals
So Verbs spins till your thirst quencher on the grill
But I ain't got no skrill
But homie can you spot like we workin' on the bitches
Make sure you get some Optimos and Swishers
I'm about to go the distance with this eye
And by the way my nigga can you get a can of Sprite?
[Chorus] [MURS & Verbs]
[M] What you want from the store man?
Let a nigga know
But hurry up fool cause I'm ready to go
[V] I want a Snicker bar and a Dentyne Ice
[M] Well if you kick your boy down with some ends that'd be nice
[V] What you want from the store man?
Let a nigga know
But you need to hurry up cause I'm ready to go
[M]I want some chips I want some drink
[V]What you think this is?
You better your ass up and come and roll with the kid
[Verse Two] [Verbs]
Let me tell you how this ish went down
Eatin' bags of chips and I'm in Mid-town
Meetin' pretty ass broads that I met in Santa Mon-
Ica, oh yeah and MURS
And we ran out of the car
I have solutions
Let's walk to the store
She said it would be faster if we up and use my car
Aye aye aye aye, that would be a waste of gas and
These siddity girls actin' like they got classes
Two little group-ies
Actin' hella boushe
All they do is listen to Kid Cudi and Lupe
Hold up
I ain't even tryin' to clown but
What I'm tryin' to say is they from the other side of town
[MURS]
What's up man?
These chicks ain't never been to the hood?
They look a little shook like they think they too good
Like my neighborhood store ain't up to they standards
You can get a white tee or a new bandanna
A bag of Gummy Bears and some new tube socks
A pack of Trojan large and a fruit juice box
Some new 2Pac and some bootleg DVDs
Dominos, Doritos and some dirty magazines
What more do you need?
A nickel bag of weed?
My boy got them sacks but they got a couple seeds
And if that ain't good enough, you just ain't hood enough
Get your ass on before my home girls fuck you up
[Chorus] [MURS & Verbs]
[V] What you want from the store man?
Let a nigga know
But you need to hurry up cause I'm ready to go
[M] I want some cupcakes
[V] Bring me up somethin' fool
You still owe me from the last time that shit ain't cool
[M] What you want from the store man?
Let a nigga know
But you need to hurry up cause I'm ready to go
[V] I want an Arizona (What?!)
Homie, the mango kind
[M] That's cool but I'm gonna have to keep the change this time
The song "The Lick" by Murs explores the experience of the two rappers as they take a stroll to the convenience store. The lyrics depict a carefree attitude, as they discuss their attire, the awkwardness of siddity girls in the hood, and their individual purchases. The rappers' surroundings and their interactions with the world around them are reflective of their identities and their ways of life. The song is a commentary on the hood culture as well as the importance of not taking oneself too seriously.
In the first verse, Murs describes himself wearing casual clothes, as he stands and scratches his balls while holding his cup. His nonchalant behavior is suggestive of his indifference towards other people's perception of him. His conversation with Verbs is relaxed, as they discuss their purchases and the fact that Verbs cannot afford his own. The chorus of the song is a repetitive call-and-response between the two rappers as they list their desired items in preparation for their trip to the store.
In the second verse, Verbs talks about how he met some pretty girls who were hesitant to walk to the store with them. The girls appeared snobbish and entitled because they came from the other side of town. Murs steps into the second verse and describes the kind of items available at the store, emphasizing the fact that everything one would need is readily available, from snacks to Trojan large condoms. The last line of the verse suggests that the world, as they see it, is not perfect, but it is sufficient. The song ends with Murs saying that he would keep the change and a promise of another trip to the store.
Line by Line Meaning
I got my house shoes on and my white t-shirt
I am currently wearing comfortable house shoes and a plain white t-shirt
My basketball shorts, I'm about to get some Squirt
I am wearing basketball shorts and plan to purchase a Squirt soda
I brought my own cup with a little ice in it
I have my own cup with a small amount of ice in it
Cause I might mix it up and get nice in a minute
I might mix my drink with something else to make it taste better
They call me ghetto but I don't give a damn
People label me as living in a ghetto area, but I do not care
Cause I'm standin' on the corner with my cup in my hand
I am standing on a street corner holding my cup
Other hand down the front of my pants, scratchin' my balls
I am casually adjusting myself by scratching my genital area
They sag a little bit so you might see my drawers
My shorts sag a little bit, and you might be able to see my underwear
Man, I'm in my chill mode
I am currently feeling relaxed and casual
Just got paid and I got a little bill fold
I recently got paid and have a small amount of cash
I'm feelin' good man, you can't tell me nothin'
I am feeling content and happy, and nothing can bring me down
Then the homie Verbs roll up, yo what's up man?
My friend Verbs arrives and greets me
Nothin' homie with the spokes I'm on move
I'm just chillin' and riding my bike around
Tryin' to get some jerky and some coconut juice
I am attempting to purchase some beef jerky and coconut juice
I just cranked a couple miles and the sweat is droppin' down
I recently biked a few miles and am sweating
Supowida and Pico made a right by some hills
I rode my bike on Supowida and Pico streets and took a right by some hills
And now I'm at the store with MURS, we fienda chill
I am with Murs at the store and we are taking it easy
But now a nigga awfully thirsty, that's for reals
I am very thirsty and in need of a drink
So Verbs spins till your thirst quencher on the grill
I will mix your drink until it is to your liking
But I ain't got no skrill
I do not have any money
But homie can you spot like we workin' on the bitches
Can you lend me some money? We can pay you back later
Make sure you get some Optimos and Swishers
Please purchase Optimos and Swishers for us
I'm about to go the distance with this eye
I am about to buy many items and need more money
And by the way my nigga can you get a can of Sprite?
Can you also buy a can of Sprite for me?
What you want from the store man?
What items do you want from the store?
Let a nigga know
Please inform me what items you desire
But hurry up fool cause I'm ready to go
Please decide quickly as I am anxious to leave
I want a Snicker bar and a Dentyne Ice
I would like a candy bar and some gum
Well if you kick your boy down with some ends that'd be nice
If you lend me some money, it would be appreciated
I want some chips I want some drink
I would like to purchase some chips and a beverage
What you think this is?
Do you seriously not know the answer to that?
You better your ass up and come and roll with the kid
You should hurry up and join us on this outing
Let me tell you how this ish went down
Allow me to recount the events that occurred
Eatin' bags of chips and I'm in Mid-town
I am currently eating chips while in Midtown
Meetin' pretty ass broads that I met in Santa Mon-
I met some attractive women while in Santa Monica
Ica, oh yeah and MURS
Oh yes, and Murs was also with us
And we ran out of the car
We exited the car we were previously in
I have solutions
I have a few ideas to resolve our current situation
Let's walk to the store
We should walk to the store rather than use a car
She said it would be faster if we up and use my car
One of the women suggested that we use her car, as it would be faster
Aye aye aye aye, that would be a waste of gas and
That is not a logical or efficient use of gas, and
These siddity girls actin' like they got classes
These pretentious girls are acting like they are more sophisticated than us
Two little group-ies
Two young girls who are fans of ours
Actin' hella boushe
Behaving in an extremely high-class or sophisticated manner
All they do is listen to Kid Cudi and Lupe
Their musical tastes are limited to Kid Cudi and Lupe Fiasco
I ain't even tryin' to clown but
I am not attempting to criticize or mock them
What I'm tryin' to say is they from the other side of town
They are from a more affluent area than we are
What's up man?
How are things going?
These chicks ain't never been to the hood?
These girls have never been to a poor neighborhood before?
They look a little shook like they think they too good
They seem a bit frightened, as if they believe they are superior to us
Like my neighborhood store ain't up to they standards
They believe the store in my neighborhood is not up to their standards
You can get a white tee or a new bandanna
You can purchase a white t-shirt or a new bandanna at the store
A bag of Gummy Bears and some new tube socks
You can also buy a bag of Gummy Bears and some new socks
A pack of Trojan large and a fruit juice box
One can also purchase a pack of large-sized condoms and a box of fruit juice
Some new 2Pac and some bootleg DVDs
The store sells new 2Pac music and bootlegged DVDs
Dominos, Doritos and some dirty magazines
One can purchase Domino's pizza, Doritos chips, and adult magazines at the store
What more do you need?
What else could you possibly want?
A nickel bag of weed?
Perhaps you are interested in a small amount of marijuana?
My boy got them sacks but they got a couple seeds
My friend has marijuana but it contains a few seeds
And if that ain't good enough, you just ain't hood enough
If you do not find any of the previously mentioned items appealing, you are not from a poor enough area
Get your ass on before my home girls fuck you up
You should leave before my female friends become aggressive and confrontational towards you
I want some cupcakes
I would like to buy some cupcakes
Bring me up somethin' fool
Please purchase an item for me, my friend
You still owe me from the last time that shit ain't cool
You have not yet repaid me from the last time I lent you money, which is not acceptable
That's cool but I'm gonna have to keep the change this time
That's alright, but I will need to keep the change from this purchase
Contributed by Jordyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@copingdaily4779
this still is the chillest 9th wonder beat eva. and murs killed it
@twinters8
I want a snicker bar, and some dentyne ice.
@ezequielvivas4182
i want an Arizona, the mango kind.
@ccayao3723
That's cool but Imma have to keep the change this time...
@KennyOlson
Sick song!
@Spikesoldat
Man this has way too little views even for murs.
@followingfist6
I like quiet dope soul tracks like this! I would have wrote some thought provoking political sh** to it though.