1. A hip… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists that perform under the name Postmen:
1. A hiphop/reggae band from the Netherlands.
2. A duo from South Korea.
Postmen was a Dutch band that mixed hiphop with reggae. It received just about every prize there is to win in the Netherlands.
Postmen was started in 1993 by Remon Stotijn a.k.a. The Anonymous Mis and Gus Bear a.k.a. G-Boah. Later Micheal Parkinson joined the group. The name Postmen derives from the song 'African Postmen' by Burning Spear. During their existence they recorded three albums: 'Documents' (1998), 'Revival' (2001) and 'Era' (2003). The first one was commercially the most succesful, resulting in several hits, of which 'Cocktail' was the greatest. When The Anonymous Mis moved to the U.S.A. in 2005, Postmen came to an end. In February 2006 The Anonumous Mis restarted the band on his own, aptly renaming it into a singular form: 'Postman'.
Long Way
Postmen Lyrics
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To my man Rollarock, he came a long long way
To my self Anonymous, me came a long long way
To the Gunmen crew, we came a long long way
To the Amsterdam mass, they came a long long way
To the Rotterdam mass, we came a long long way
To the whole wide world, we came a long long way
To the Postmen crew, we came a long long way
To my rap niggas to come yall stay on ya toes
Before the getting is getting yall what you really suppose
To many lost flows floss of a old hits to often
Who keeps getting doe who gets not gets lost men
I know the semmi hit em with four in a row
Feelin' revealing dealin' with you not anymore
Rumors of war remmington talks
Make sure you give broadcast abroad acrousse
Feelin' lord
Cop to keep flouding the streets
With schemes covered beneath
Covers to creep deep haters retreat
Rock em to sleep
Eye browsin' our steps
Do it to death losing what's kept
Had em thinking we sinking but guess whose back
On the streets the first to come first to bleed
First to announce words first to burst out heat
First to serve grieve
First to emerge when in a worst case of beef
First to spray on your leak
Had his dome put to rest
Two to the chest his flesh torn apart
You was warn from the start taking that route
Letting his mouth labba now he's everywhere about
Scattered and battered cause that'll be what he be looking after
All people that made you got you labeled
Some'll love most hate you
Underrate your debut
Some will praise you it's fatal
Go play brave you
Yo fucking with us may God save you
Chorus
Yo for the keepin' peep in to the thought
Got no reason to aboard sport live as it's broads
We've been in courts and we've served time
In the fort they heard mine
Murder occurred it be the word it was my first time
I know they love to have niggas here do so
You slipping you'll catch a clipping
Till they cut you down slow
From the docks to blocks in bimre
Brothas been through it before
Fuck a hand me down put in work doing dirt that's all they know
Yo revelated I made it creative with songs
Whether you hate it related I rate it afraid of the launch
Meditated stay motivated paid every month
Riding from out of my hiding I'll be vibing surviving amongst
Poverty philosophy on how brothas aint having none
From Zion to the pyramids to concrete slums
Niggas fight for crumbs with dues
Then get blasted for doing wrong
Recognize we be the highest authors doing this song
The Postmen's song Long Way is a journey through the history of the group and the challenges they faced on their way to success. The lyrics reference different members of the crew and the cities they come from, highlighting the long road they have traveled to reach where they are. The repetition of the phrase "we came a long long way" underscores the importance of their journey and the obstacles they overcame to achieve their goals.
The song also features a warning to other rappers to stay on their toes and be aware of the pitfalls of the industry. The lyrics suggest that many rappers get caught up in a cycle of lost flows and old hits, and lose sight of what they really need to do to succeed. The reference to "rumors of war" and "Remington talks" implies that violence and gun culture are present in the industry and that rappers need to be aware of this.
Long Way also includes a reference to poverty and the struggle that many people face to make a living. The line "poverty philosophy on how brothas aint having none" suggests that the Postmen have faced their fair share of hardships and that these struggles have motivated them to work harder to achieve their goals.
Overall, Long Way is an insightful and introspective look into the journey of the Postmen and the challenges they faced on the road to success.
Line by Line Meaning
My man G-Boah, he came a long long way
G-Boah has come a long way in his journey towards success
To my man Rollarock, he came a long long way
Rollarock has also achieved success after experiencing a long journey.
To my self Anonymous, me came a long long way
Even I, Anonymous, have made significant progress after facing several obstacles in my path
To the Gunmen crew, we came a long long way
The Gunmen crew has undergone significant changes and growth as well
To the Amsterdam mass, they came a long long way
The people of Amsterdam have overcome various challenges to reach their goals
To the Rotterdam mass, we came a long long way
Similarly, the people of Rotterdam have faced many challenges, but they still managed to reach their destination
To the whole wide world, we came a long long way
Not just one city or town, but the entire world has come a long way from its past
To the Postmen crew, we came a long long way
And, finally, the Postmen crew has also made significant progress over time.
To my rap niggas to come yall stay on ya toes
I'm advising my fellow rappers to be cautious and alert
Before the getting is getting yall what you really suppose
They should prepare themselves for any upcoming challenges and be ready to face them
To many lost flows floss of a old hits to often
Many rappers lose their creativity while focusing on their previous successes.
Who keeps getting doe who gets not gets lost men
Those who keep earning money are successful, while the ones who don't get lost in their journey
I know the semmi hit em with four in a row
I know that we have hit them four times in a row
Feelin' revealing dealin' with you not anymore
I don't feel like revealing or working with you anymore
Rumors of war remmington talks
There are rumors of war, and people are talking about using the Remington rifle
Make sure you give broadcast abroad acrousse
Make sure you broadcast this news to other countries and cities as well
Cop to keep flouding the streets
The cops are still prevalent in our society, and they continue to enforce the law.
With schemes covered beneath
They often use corrupt methods to do their job
Covers to creep deep haters retreat
The police use various methods to hide their true intentions and intimidate their enemies
Rock em to sleep
They often trick people into a false sense of security before attacking them
Eye browsin' our steps
They are constantly monitoring our movements
Do it to death losing what's kept
They don't mind if they lose something during their operations as long as the mission is accomplished
Had em thinking we sinking but guess whose back
They made everyone believe that they were in trouble, but they managed to succeed in the end.
On the streets the first to come first to bleed
In the street, the one who comes first is the first to face any danger
First to announce words first to burst out heat
The one who speaks first often becomes the center of attention, and his/her words might ignite a conflict
First to serve grieve
Those who serve others are the first ones to bear the burden of sorrow
First to emerge when in a worst case of beef
In the worst-case scenario, the one who comes forward to resolve the issue is the first to take a risk
First to spray on your leak
They are the first ones to attack you when you're vulnerable
Had his dome put to rest
Someone was killed by a gunshot to the head
Two to the chest his flesh torn apart
Another person was shot twice in the chest, and their body was destroyed
You was warn from the start taking that route
You were warned about the danger of that path from the beginning
Letting his mouth labba now he's everywhere about
He spoke too much, and now he's in trouble
Scattered and battered cause that'll be what he be looking after
He looks like he's been through a lot and is likely to face more problems soon.
All people that made you got you labeled
The people who helped you become successful have also labeled you with certain expectations
Some'll love most hate you
Some people will love you, but most will hate you for your success
Underrate your debut
They will underestimate your first attempt
Some will praise you it's fatal
Praise can also lead to dangerous consequences
Go play brave you
You need to have the courage to face such situations
Yo fucking with us may God save you
If you try to mess with us, you might end up in trouble, and only God can save you.
Yo for the keepin' peep in to the thought
Stay alert and attentive to your thoughts and surroundings
Got no reason to aboard sport live as it's broads
Enjoy life to the fullest without any regrets or worries
We've been in courts and we've served time
We've faced legal consequences and served time in jail
In the fort they heard mine
In prison, people heard my story and struggles
Murder occurred it be the word it was my first time
I was convicted of murder, and it was my first time committing such a crime
Yo revelated I made it creative with songs
I have found myself, and I express myself creatively through my music
Whether you hate it related I rate it afraid of the launch
I don't care if people hate or love my music, I am afraid of the uncertainty of releasing it
Meditated stay motivated paid every month
I stay focused, motivated, and earn money every month
Riding from out of my hiding I'll be vibing surviving amongst
I'm no longer hiding, and I'm doing my best to thrive and survive in my surroundings
Poverty philosophy on how brothas aint having none
The philosophy that poor people don't deserve anything is prevalent in our society
From Zion to the pyramids to concrete slums
From the holy land of Zion to the ancient pyramids to the modern-day slums
Niggas fight for crumbs with dues
People compete over meager resources and opportunities
Then get blasted for doing wrong
They often get punished severely for making mistakes or doing something wrong
Recognize we be the highest authors doing this song
Recognize that we are the most talented and skillful writers composing this song
Chorus
Refrain from repeating the same lyrics multiple times
Contributed by Elijah L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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