“A monochrome of sound and art that fails the crit… Read Full Bio ↴saydie. [seydi':]
“A monochrome of sound and art that fails the criteria of mediocrity.”
Over the years, this phrase has defined the music of Saydie, a five piece rock band formed in April 2003. Indeed, the band is best known for being pioneers in female fronted heavy music in the Philippines, with their debut self-titled album being one of the first to showcase a unique take on the genre in the local music scene of their home country. Over time, Saydie’s raw, aggressive and authentic approach to their music has earned them a huge and dedicated following.
In the 2010s, Saydie has managed to stand the test of time and continuously evolve its sound. This evolution is apparent with the band’s upcoming second album “Belita” from which the singles “Austine”, “Heather’s Prayer” and “Onyx” have been released – the first two singles gathering over 100,000 views on YouTube combined and the latter single topping the Rakista Radio charts for three consecutive weeks. Now a stronger band than ever, Saydie continues to aspire to greater heights of musical expression and success, with mediocrity being ever absent from the band’s vocabulary.
Saydie is Kat Taylor, Josh Madrid, Kurt Corpus, Monx Arguelles and Karl Kliatchko.
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Onyx
Saydie Lyrics
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What the fuck you looking at?
Yeah, yo, for all the our street niggas
All my project niggas, all the niggas out on the corners
And the fucking everyday struggle
Come on, yeah, what? Yeah
Tired of these niggas man
Yeah, what? Yeah, survive for these niggas
Onyx to the death mutherfuckers
Onyx is gritty, grimey, the gutter
Projects, techs, nines, black Escalades
Low down, shiftee, mad at the world, straight gully
Villains, crooks, thieves, terrorists, killers
Drug dealers, Hennessey, ecstasy
Weed, Queens, Brooklyn
Robbin', stealin', stabbi
ng for the paper, cash rules everything
Onyx's song "Onyx" is a rap anthem to street life, particularly that of black men living in urban ghettos. The song speaks to the everyday struggle and challenges faced by those living in poverty-stricken areas, including drug addiction, violence, and desperation. The lyrics express a strong sense of camaraderie among the people living in these areas, many of whom are involved in illegal activities simply to survive.
The first verse sets the tone for the song with the lines "Yo, what's the problem? That's what I thought/ What the fuck you looking at?". The aggression in the lyrics is palpable, conveying a sense of defiance and hostility. Onyx emphasizes their loyalty to their fellow street dwellers, especially those they view as "project niggas" who share in their struggles. The song glorifies the life of the streets, with references to drug dealing, stealing, and robbing for money.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, what's the problem? That's what I thought
What's the issue? I assumed there wasn't one.
What the fuck you looking at?
Why are you staring at me?
Yeah, yo, for all our street niggas
This is for all the guys in the streets.
All my project niggas, all the niggas out on the corners
I mean everyone, even those in projects or chilling outside.
And the fucking everyday struggle
This is for those who experience the daily hardships.
Come on, yeah, what? Yeah
Let's go, yeah, what's up?
Tired of these niggas man
I'm sick of these guys.
Straight like that, fuck that
It's simple, let's forget about it.
Yeah, what? Yeah, survive for these niggas
I'm doing this for them, to survive and thrive.
Onyx to the death mutherfuckers
I'll always represent Onyx, no matter what.
Onyx is gritty, grimey, the gutter
Onyx represents the harsh realities of the streets.
Projects, techs, nines, black Escalades
They use dangerous weapons and cool cars to survive.
Low down, shiftee, mad at the world, straight gully
They're tough, street-wise and angry at society.
Villains, crooks, thieves, terrorists, killers
They are seen as criminals, committing heinous acts.
Drug dealers, Hennessey, ecstasy
They do and sell drugs and drink alcohol to escape their struggles.
Weed, Queens, Brooklyn
Their geography and lifestyle involve drug use and location in NYC.
Robbin', stealin', stabbin'
They'll do whatever it takes to survive, including violent crimes.
Contributed by William P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@aetheradispower812
Been up on the yellow moon
Thats been throwing up on you
Mumbling mumbling multiple murderer
Over feeding his inner flaming queer
Feel the violent smoke
Linger, triggering, the violent smoke
Trigger the mumbling multiple murderer
Tell me why is he here?
Tell me why is he near?
Feel the violent smoke
Linger, triggering, the violent smoke
You cant deny.. the moon's
Been throwing up on you (2x)
I wont forget you, you wont forget me
You're a criminal... (6x)
@bugraakdemir8438
after then a long search, finally ive found my favorite Filipino band, greetings from Türkiye!
@guillermotalumpati9121
gago
@rowelpadama7516
1st tym i heard this songs.....its awesome!!!!
@ramjohnceniza1149
a city serene
@LapuLapuMagellan
Astig kayo!
@prod.radical720
tang*na sa mga rock enthusiast lang sumisikat ung saydie at si kat, an ba nmang bansa to. btw saydie keep on rocking lang.
@theangletus3910
Finally watched the video. Love this song so much.
@giansantos6838
SAYDIE: The whole reason why i pursued music, and form a band! 🤘 Soliiid! Fan from Sorsogon City, Bicol
@martinmacabenta3351
🤘😉👊
@alvinsarged4631
ganda ng record..\m/