RDF's music combined punk, dub, and ska, while Chris' lyrics, spoken rather than song, dealt mainly with political issues, such as the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 in the song Chinese Poem. Chris also witnessed first hand the Hungerford massacre, describing his experience in Hot on the Wire.
RDF were a regular act on the UK free festival scene prior to the 1994 Criminal Justice Act, and were part of the crusty and anarcho punk movement until they called it day in the mid 1990s. The band reformed in 2006 and have a few dates announced for various festivals around the UK during 2007.
Related bands:
* Steve Swann, one of RDF's original line-up, co-founded the Revolutionary Dub Warriors] & is member of the reformed, dub, ska band Dub The Earth.
* Phil left RDF in 1995, and together with other ex-RDF members and John from AOS3, formed P.A.I.N
* Linda and graham spey went on to form the band DF118.
* Mark McCarthey joined The Wonder Stuff in 2004.
* Murph joined Rhythmites.
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"Yo Racks"
Fuck nigga better back back
I don't fuck wit you like dat
I see you lookin mad, well too bad
What're you gon' do when I finesse you out yo racks?
Yo racks, Yo racks, What're you gon' do when I finesse you out yo racks? Pull up on yo bitch, I be flexin
That nigga ain't real I heard he been confessin'
All I do is count up it's a blessin Pass that shit and smoke that shit
Somebody hide that weed there go 2 4 again
Juggin for so long ain't goin broke again
My niggas they don't play round they be told the shit
Fuck nigga better back back
I don't fuck wit you like dat
I see you lookin mad, well too bad
What're you gon' do when I finesse you out yo racks?
Yo racks, Yo racks, What're you gon' do when I finesse you out yo racks? Pussy ass nigga try to shoot me
Probly cuz his bitch wanna do me
Everywhere I go it's a movie
Fuck 2 4 n' free my nigga Boosie
Got my bands up and started goin' crazy
Keep my circle small cuz niggas shady
You can't name a reason why you hate me
He wanna be like me but I'm the real slim shady
Fuck nigga better back back
I don't fuck wit you like dat
I see you lookin mad, well too bad
What're you gon' do when I finesse you out yo racks?
Yo racks, Yo racks, What're you gon' do when I finesse you out yo racks?
The lyrics to the song "Yo Racks" by Lil Pump and Smokepurpp are centered on flexing their wealth and warning others against crossing them. The repeated phrase "yo racks" refers to someone's money or rich possessions, and the rappers boast about how they are able to finesse or con others out of their own riches. They also mention the jealousy and animosity they receive from others, particularly from men who are threatened by their success and the attention they receive from women. Lil Pump and Smokepurpp are shown to be unapologetic about their lifestyle and how they obtained their wealth, indicating that they are not above using violence or other means to protect what is theirs.
Overall, "Yo Racks" is a song that celebrates materialism and the power that comes with having a lot of money in a culture that values these things. It also presents a warning to those who may consider crossing the two rappers, emphasizing their willingness to do whatever it takes to maintain their position.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo Racks
Addressing someone's material possessions as a way to intimidate them.
Fuck nigga better back back
Warning someone who is acting confrontational to step back.
I don't fuck wit you like dat
Expressing dislike or distrust for the person being addressed.
I see you lookin mad, well too bad
Not caring about the other person's negative emotions or reactions.
What're you gon' do when I finesse you out yo racks?
Threatening to steal or obtain the other person's possessions through deceptive or manipulative means.
Pull up on yo bitch, I be flexin
Boasting about being able to seduce or impress the other person's romantic partner.
Young nigga juggin and finnesin
Bringing attention to one's youth and ability to make money through questionable or illegal means.
That nigga ain't real I heard he been confessin'
Accusing someone of being fake or disloyal based on rumors or gossip.
All I do is count up it's a blessin
Celebrating one's financial success and good fortune.
Pass that shit and smoke that shit
Encouraging others to smoke marijuana.
Somebody hide that weed there go 2 4 again
Trying to avoid getting caught by the police or authority figures while smoking marijuana.
Juggin for so long ain't goin broke again
Asserting one's ability to make money through questionable or illegal means consistently.
My niggas they don't play round they be told the shit
Stating one's close associates are not to be trifled with and are serious people.
Pussy ass nigga try to shoot me
Referencing an attempted act of violence towards oneself.
Probly cuz his bitch wanna do me
Blaming the other person's romantic partner for their jealousy or anger towards oneself.
Everywhere I go it's a movie
Highlighting one's exciting and glamorous lifestyle.
Got my bands up and started goin' crazy
Referring to obtaining a large amount of money and then behaving recklessly with it.
Keep my circle small cuz niggas shady
Limiting the number of people one associates with because of a lack of trust for others.
You can't name a reason why you hate me
Challenging the other person to provide specific reasons for disliking oneself.
He wanna be like me but I'm the real slim shady
Asserting one's superiority or uniqueness compared to others who try to imitate or copy them.
Contributed by Leah L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DoctorBastardo
bEST lovesong ever
@diapsiquir9148
J'adore cette chanson elle me fait voyager !!
@emmanuelibarra-loyola4568
RDF sonando siempre en Monclova, Coahuila, México.