Lager collaborated with a diverse range of musicians during his career, including China Moses (DeDe Bridgewater’s daughter), Bob Powers (A Tribe Called Quest, The Roots), Rappadon, Baz Baz, La Nata (France), ADL, Desmond Foster, Linn, Swing Fly, Anthony David, Bas-1, and many others
Besides this, he also travelled the world as a renowned DJ spinning everything from future to old-school funk, soul, hip hop, reggae, disco and latin.
He sadly passed away in early June 2022. RIP
No Mo'
Red Astaire Lyrics
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And I don't think I'm ever gonna smoke no mo'
And I don't think I'm ever gonna drink no mo'
But fuck it!
Bartender you can give one mo'
Damn homie, I'm so torn
And I don't think I'm ever gonna smoke no mo'
But fuck it!
Bartender you can give one mo'
Damn homie, I'm so torn
And I don't think I'm ever gonna smoke no mo'
And I don't think I'm ever gonna drink no mo'
But fuck it!
Bartender you can give one mo'
Damn homie, I'm so torn
And I don't think I'm ever gonna smoke no mo'
And I don't think I'm ever gonna drink no mo'
But fuck it!
Bartender you can give one mo'
Damn homie, I'm so torn
And I don't think I'm ever gonna smoke no mo'
And I don't think I'm ever gonna drink no mo'
But fuck it!
Bartender you can give one mo'
Damn homie, I'm so torn
And I don't think I'm ever gonna smoke no mo'
And I don't think I'm ever gonna drink no mo'
But fuck it!
Bartender you can give one mo'
Damn homie, I'm so torn
And I don't think I'm ever gonna smoke no mo'
And I don't think I'm ever gonna drink no mo'
But fuck it!
Bartender you can give one mo'
Damn homie, I'm so torn
And I don't think I'm ever gonna smoke no mo'
And I don't think I'm ever gonna drink no mo'
But fuck it!
Bartender you can give one mo'
Damn homie, I'm so torn
And I don't think I'm ever gonna smoke no mo'
And I don't think I'm ever gonna drink no mo'
But fuck it!
Bartender you can give one mo'
No Mo by Red Astaire is a song that expresses the internal conflict that the singer is going through. The lyrics highlight the moral dilemma going on inside the character’s head when it comes to substance abuse. The singer has made a decision to quit smoking and drinking, but something is holding them back. They are torn between sticking to their decision and indulging in their vices just one more time. The repeated lines, “Damn homie, I'm so torn / And I don't think I'm ever gonna smoke no mo' / And I don't think I'm ever gonna drink no mo' / But fuck it! / Bartender you can give one mo',” shows the struggle they are facing.
The use of expletives such as “Fuck it” shows the frustration and weakness of the singer in resisting temptation. The lyrics highlight how difficult it is to give up habits that have been a part of one’s lifestyle for a long time. The character is weighed down by the emotional and physical addiction to smoking and drinking. The story portrayed through the lyrics shows the relatable feeling of wanting to give up bad habits but struggling to do so.
In conclusion, the lyrics of No Mo eloquently paint a picture of someone going through a tough period in their lives, as they try to overcome their addiction to alcohol and smoking. The repeated lines and the use of expletives symbolize the internal battle the character is going through.
Line by Line Meaning
Damn homie, I'm so torn
I am deeply conflicted and unsure about my choices
And I don't think I'm ever gonna smoke no mo'
I don't believe I will ever use tobacco again
And I don't think I'm ever gonna drink no mo'
I don't believe I will ever consume alcohol again
But fuck it!
However, I do not care right now
Bartender you can give one mo'
Bartender, you can give me one more drink despite my intentions
Contributed by Kylie V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.