1. No.9 is Joe Takayuk… Read Full Bio ↴There are three artists under the name "No.9"
1. No.9 is Joe Takayuki's solo project. A sound designer who uses various media to express electro and contemporary music through the use of jazz and pop sensitivity.
2. No.9 is the short-lived name of a space rock band consisting of Mark Holmes, David Barrett and Sascha. With two of their members as former members of Platinum Blonde, their self-titled album was their only release before they changed their name to Platinum Blonde '99 and toured in support of their self-titled debut and Platinum Blonde's best-of compilation "Seven Year Itch"
3. No. 9 is the one time alias of Naoki Maeda for the song "End of the Century" (based on Beethoven's Ode To Joy)
Vertigo
No.9 Lyrics
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Hop in the studio, put my wrist on Float
My sound A+ like I was on Honor roll
I want all my niggas put on Payroll
You already know
Flex on these niggas with knowledge, barely tho
I want my diamonds, I want my paper roll
My shit go Platinum I'm-ma go crazy yo
Hop in the studio, put my wrist on Float
My sound A+ like I was on Honor roll
I want all my niggas put on Payroll
The lyrics to No.9's song Vertigo talk about his success and his desire to succeed even more. The opening line 'This that vertigo' indicates that he has achieved a level of success that can sometimes make him dizzy, overwhelmed or disoriented. In the next line, 'Hop in the studio, put my wrist on Float,' he talks about how he copes with this by immersing himself in his work and creating something new. The line 'My sound A+ like I was on Honor roll' compares his music to good grades, indicating that he considers it to be of high quality. The desire to help his friends also comes through in the lyrics with 'I want all my niggas put on Payroll,' indicating that he wants to share his success with those around him.
Line by Line Meaning
This that vertigo
This song is the dizzying sensation of success and ambition.
Hop in the studio, put my wrist on Float
Entering the recording studio with a sense of weightlessness and freedom, channeling creativity.
My sound A+ like I was on Honor roll
The quality of No.9's music is top-notch, like a student achieving high grades and academic success.
I want all my niggas put on Payroll
No.9 wants to financially support and provide opportunities for his friends and colleagues.
You already know
This is a confident assertion that the listener is aware of No.9's talent and ambition.
Flex on these niggas with knowledge, barely tho
No.9 wants to demonstrate his intelligence and education to others, but not in a boastful or excessive manner.
I want my diamonds, I want my paper roll
No.9 desires financial and material success, symbolized by diamonds and a large bankroll.
My shit go Platinum I'm-ma go crazy yo
If No.9's music achieves platinum certification, he will be ecstatic with success and celebration.
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Written by: Dwayne Lawson
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