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.
in the zone
Murs Lyrics
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For jury day dreams, reveal vivid thoughts
Once told to me by, an idiot savant
Receiving what I want and takin' what I need
Sometimes the same thing like when I wanna get drunk and I need to be keyed
Free my mind
With my body in tow
A nigga came a long way since slangin' indo
Now the only time I follow is when the music takes the lead
Been G'd
Up
Spit some shit to say
But the G's been in my heart since placenta in my face
Pen leads
My soul across these streets
Up and down like the Richter when I'm writin' to a beat
MC's
It's your final countdown
Rapitalism 101 in the school of underground
Since we'd
Be better off without the bull
I'ma always speak my mind and no punches will be pulled
Ten G's
I would take and make a million
Underground tape hustlin', new age of drug dealin'
Man please
Take a look at what we buildin'
Underground empire, new wave of drug dealin'
[Chorus] [x2]
You are now in the zone
Lay back and focus on the tone
Forget about the troubles and the worries that you own
You are now in the zone
Lay back and focus on the tone
Reflect on the past and the blessings that you own
[Verse Two]
I have thoughts
On how to make a change
Try to express them over beats
Proper speech mixed with slang
Then brought
To the point of no return
Ain't no time for lookin' backwards, there's a future to be earned
Been taught
To never half do my shit
So I forever give my all until my physical calls it quits
Been caught
Tellin' friends I give up
Drunk myself into depression, screamin', "I don't give a fuck."
Then shots
Were fired in my direction
Definitely helped me realize that my life is blessing
Say I ought
To keep my head out of the clouds
But I stay chasin' dreams with my head held proud
Once sought
The answers to existence
Won't know for sure until I'm gone
So I'm on another mission
Might rot
In my grave unfulfilled
But at least I did it my way
And that's livin' how I feel
[Chorus]
In the song 'In the Zone' by Murs, he raps about his journey as a rapper and his reflections on life. In the first verse, he talks about his dreams and aspirations, stating that he is pursuing what he wants and needs. He also mentions his past where he used to sell drugs and how he has come a long way from that time, now following the lead of his music. Murs talks about how he always speaks his mind and keeps it real, without pulling any punches. He also mentions the underground rap game and how it is like a new age of drug dealing, where he would prefer to take ten grand and make a million.
In the second verse, he talks about making a change and expressing his thoughts over beats. He expresses how he gives his all to his music and will continue to do so until his body gives up. Murs mentions his past struggles with depression and how he had once given up on himself, only to realize that his life is a blessing. He talks about staying true to his dreams and chasing them no matter what others may say. He acknowledges the uncertainties of life, and how he may not find all the answers but will embark on a new mission.
Overall, 'In the Zone' is a powerful reflection on Murs's life and career as an underground rapper, with lyrics that are honest and raw.
Line by Line Meaning
For jury day dreams, reveal vivid thoughts
My vivid thoughts about the future are revealed during daydreams, especially when I think about potential legal judgments.
Once told to me by, an idiot savant
An unintelligent person with incredible abilities told me these things.
Receiving what I want and takin' what I need
Sometimes what I want and what I need are the same, like when I need to feel drunk.
Free my mind
I want to clear my thoughts and focus on positive things.
With my body in tow
I bring my physical self along with me as I strive for mental clarity.
A nigga came a long way since slangin' indo
I've come a long way from my past experiences with selling marijuana.
Now the only time I follow is when the music takes the lead
I only follow something or someone when it aligns with my passion for music.
Been G'd
I've been a gangster since birth and it's influenced my life decisions.
Pen leads
My pen leads me to write music that tells a story about my life experiences.
My soul across these streets
My music takes me on a journey through the ups and downs of the streets where I grew up.
Up and down like the Richter when I'm writin' to a beat
My flow is unpredictable and changes with the beat, much like the Richter scale during an earthquake.
MC's
I address other rappers and challenge them to step up to my level.
It's your final countdown
This is the moment to prove yourself and show what you're made of.
Rapitalism 101 in the school of underground
Learning the ins and outs of the rap industry and hustling underground to make a living.
Since we'd
We would be better off without negativity and drama.
Be better off without the bull
I speak the truth and don't sugarcoat anything, because that's how we can improve as a society.
Ten G's
I would take a risk and invest 10 thousand dollars to potentially make a million through underground music sales.
Underground tape hustlin', new age of drug dealin'
Underground music sales are the new way of making a living and it's similar to drug dealing in terms of risks and potential payoffs.
Man please
I'm not interested in hearing any negativity or naysayers.
Take a look at what we buildin'
Let's focus on the positive things we're achieving and building up collectively.
Reflect on the past and the blessings that you own
Cherish the blessings in your life and reflect on how far you've come.
I have thoughts
I have ideas and opinions that I want to share through my music.
On how to make a change
I want to use my music as a platform to inspire positive change.
Try to express them over beats
I use my music as a tool to express my thoughts and ideas.
Proper speech mixed with slang
I balance formal language with slang to express myself authentically.
Then brought
Then I bring these ideas to the forefront of my music.
To the point of no return
I'm committed to my ideas and following them to the fullest extent.
Ain't no time for lookin' backwards, there's a future to be earned
I don't want to dwell on the past because there's so much potential for the future.
Been taught
I've been instilled with values that I prioritize in my life.
To never half do my shit
I always strive to give my all and never cut corners.
So I forever give my all until my physical calls it quits
I will continue to give my all until my body physically can't anymore.
Been caught
I've been in situations where I've questioned my abilities and motivations.
Tellin' friends I give up
I've contemplated quitting before and shared those thoughts with friends.
Drunk myself into depression, screamin', "I don't give a fuck."
I've used alcohol as a coping mechanism and hit some low points where I've felt like I don't care about anything anymore.
Then shots
Then something happened that changed my perspective for the better.
Were fired in my direction
I experienced something that made me realize my life is valuable and worth living for.
Definitely helped me realize that my life is blessing
I came to the realization that my life has value and is something to be grateful for.
Say I ought
Some people think I should focus on more practical things in life.
To keep my head out of the clouds
They think I should focus more on reality than dreams and aspirations.
But I stay chasin' dreams with my head held proud
I'm proud to pursue my dreams and aspirations, even if they seem unrealistic to others.
Once sought
I used to search for answers about the meaning of life and existence.
The answers to existence
I wanted to find answers about the purpose of life and human existence.
Won't know for sure until I'm gone
I may never fully know the answers to these questions until after I die.
So I'm on another mission
In the meantime, I'm on a new mission to create and share my music.
Might rot
It's possible that I won't achieve everything I hope to in life.
In my grave unfulfilled
I may not reach all of my goals and that's okay.
But at least I did it my way
I'm proud of the life I've lived and the decisions I've made, even if I haven't accomplished everything I hope to.
Contributed by Natalie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.