In the early 2000s, Bain and Boyd were working together in Scotland, but found that the idea of Scottish rap was not taken seriously in London. After being dismissed as "rapping Proclaimers" during auditions because of their accents, they decided to take on American identities, pretending to be from San Jacinto in California. They created the personas of Silibil (Boyd, a play on "silly Bill" and "syllable") and Brains (Bain).
Under their new identity, they were more successful getting attention in London. They moved to the city and secured live work. They rapidly got management with Jonathan Shalit and later a record deal with Sony Music UK for two singles and an album. The pair worked on recording material and continued to perform live, including opening for D12, and appearing on MTV. Their Scottish identity was known only to a small circle.
Medicine
Silibil n' Brains Lyrics
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Yeah
Sili n brains yo
Going out to all the rejects, ha
Grab your helmets
If you see us in the club you better holler hey yo
And if you see us getting drunk you better holler hey yo
But if you see us with your wife... Oh
You′re under attack by two men madder than Max
I take laxative and have my ass crack waxed
I'm like wee man, I′m a little jackass
Been with so many girls they nicknamed me Tampax
Bad at maths so I can't add a minus
But still I get around like taxi drivers
You think your life's bad imagine how mine is
It′s like going down on a girl with vaginal dryness
Hey Yo If you didn′t know I'm a liar
In stores I don′t buy I steal like Winona Ryder
Irrational, Walking around butt naked
'Look at Brains he′s so unfashionable'
Yeah!
But I don′t care I'm a mess
I'm like a plastic surgeon, I′m always staring at breasts
I′m bored, I'm very depressed
I glue my pubes to my nipples to put some hair on my chest
I′m just an ill emcee illegitimately giving my willy to women
That really feel me I'm really silly, killing a billy, smoking a phillie hotter than Chillies, You know the dealy
Leave you miming my words like Milly Vanilla
Oh oh, volume up and nod your heads to this
Inject these lethal flows, our realness if your medicine
Pump it up till the Speaker Blows
If you see us in the club you better holler hey yo
And if you see us getting drunk you better holler hey yo
And if you see us in a fight you better holler hey yo
But if you see us with your wife... Oh
Yo
This is your warning
You best go look for cover
You′ll get left stuck for words like a mule with a stutter
They tell me 'Sili keep it real′
Damn it I know this but I want cash to gloat with like Annabel Goldsmith
I know it may seem, I rap James Deen cause the dame's scream as soon as I'm seen Like rape fiends always mean and outta this world like space beams
Make machine guns out of mics and blast you like the A-Team
When people see me they go screaming and running
So I put a condom in your ear so you can′t hear me coming
We always on to something, typical low life′s
Crash in your pad and jack you with your own knife
Our reputation got you threating and shaking
Because we deadlier and stepping up to Freddy and Jason
You best be ready and waiting
But trust me, no one's equal reject′s
Ain't holding back like broken seat rests
Oh oh, throw your rope and knock your head to this
Inject these lethal flows, I realm decision medicine
Pump it up till the Speaker Blows
If you see us in the club you better holler hey yo
And if you see us getting drunk you better holler hey yo
And if you see us in a fight you better holler hey yo
But if you see us with your wife... Oh
(Yeah)
Hey yo, I let fly
Shave my nuts with a pen knife
Porno mag and 6 pack that′s my sex life
Even deaf guys say im very tight
And Stevie wonder said I'm one hell of a sight
We bringing terror like Iraqi′s on American flights
And we always on girls asses like their cellulite
So me and Brains hang around like a suicide
Getting you so crossed you'd think you're being crucified
Yo EXTRA EXTRA read all about it
Hide all your daughters, lock all your houses
Two foul kids here to knock you out quick
So throw your hands up like you′re being surrounded
(Yeah x3)
Now bring the hook
Oh oh, throw your rope and knock your head to this
Inject these lethal flows, I realm decision medicine
Pump it up till the Speaker Blows
If you see us in the club you better holler hey yo
And if you see us getting drunk you better holler hey yo
And if you see us in a fight you better holler hey yo
But if you see us with your wife... Oh
(Oh, Oh, Oh x4)
Silibil n' Brains's song "Medicine" is a hard-hitting track that speaks to misfits and rejects. The chorus warns people to holler if they see the duo in a club, drunk, or in a fight, but to be wary if they see them with someone's wife. The song paints a picture of two wild men who take pleasure in chaos, using vulgar lyrics and aggressive metaphors to completely break down social norms, gender roles, and standards of decency. Brains describes himself as a little jackass and Tampax while Sili jokes about being bad at math, stealing from stores, and gluing his pubes to his nipples for chest hair. The two rappers are unapologetic about their destructive tendencies and appear to be seeking a place in a world that doesn't want them.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Introductory exclamation
Yeah
Reiteration of introductory exclamation
Sili n brains yo
Self-introduction
Going out to all the rejects, ha
Dedication of the song to all the people who feel rejected by the society
Grab your helmets
Metaphor for preparing oneself to face the challenges in life
If you see us in the club you better holler hey yo
Demand for attention from the crowd
And if you see us getting drunk you better holler hey yo
Encouragement for others to join in the fun
And if you see us in a fight you better holler hey yo
Expression of power and readiness to fight
But if you see us with your wife... Oh
Lighthearted line about being pursued by someone's partner
You′re under attack by two men madder than Max
Comparison of the duo's aggressiveness to the character Max from Mad Max franchise
I take laxative and have my ass crack waxed
Conveying the outrageously bizarre and unexpected behavior of the singer
I'm like wee man, I′m a little jackass
Comparison of the artist to the character Wee Man from Jackass franchise
Been with so many girls they nicknamed me Tampax
Boastful line about the singer's sexual conquests
Bad at maths so I can't add a minus
Admission of lack of sophistication and intellect
But still I get around like taxi drivers
Proud claim about the number of places the singer has been
You think your life's bad imagine how mine is
Expression of hardship and struggle in life
It′s like going down on a girl with vaginal dryness
Vulgar expression of dissatisfaction with life
Hey Yo If you didn′t know I'm a liar
Confession of being a dishonest person
In stores I don′t buy I steal like Winona Ryder
Comparison of the singer's petty theft to that of the actress Winona Ryder
Irrational, Walking around butt naked
Description of the artist's ridiculous and absurd behavior
'Look at Brains he′s so unfashionable'
Mocking of the artist's partner, Brains
But I don′t care I'm a mess
Embracing and owning one's flaws and imperfections
I'm like a plastic surgeon, I′m always staring at breasts
Humorous comparison of the singer's fascination with breasts to that of a plastic surgeon
I′m bored, I'm very depressed
Expression of boredom and sadness with life
I glue my pubes to my nipples to put some hair on my chest
Disgusting and bizarre behavior described for comedic effect
I′m just an ill emcee illegitimately giving my willy to women
Boastful claim about being a successful rapper and womanizer
That really feel me I'm really silly, killing a billy, smoking a phillie hotter than Chillies, You know the dealy
Linguistically playful line with clever wordplay and rhyming
Leave you miming my words like Milly Vanilla
Boastful line that suggests the artist's raps are so good that the listener will be compelled to recite them
Oh oh, volume up and nod your heads to this
Encouragement to the listener to turn the volume up and embrace the music
Inject these lethal flows, our realness if your medicine
Claim that the duo's rap music is the remedy to the listener's woes
Pump it up till the Speaker Blows
Encouragement to the listener to enjoy the music as much as possible
Yo
Interjection
This is your warning
Serious tone warning the listener of upcoming danger
You best go look for cover
Suggesting that the listener should avoid confrontation with the duo
You'll get left stuck for words like a mule with a stutter
Description of the listener's speechlessness when facing the duo
They tell me 'Sili keep it real′
Admission of pressure from others to be authentic
Damn it I know this but I want cash to gloat with like Annabel Goldsmith
Admission of the singer's desire to become wealthy
I know it may seem, I rap James Deen cause the dame's scream as soon as I'm seen Like rape fiends always mean and outta this world like space beams
Colorful and provocative line with a comparison to the controversial porn actor James Deen
Make machine guns out of mics and blast you like the A-Team
Threatening line using machismo imagery
When people see me they go screaming and running
Description of the artist's intimidating presence
So I put a condom in your ear so you can′t hear me coming
Vulgar and humorous line that suggests the artist's sexual prowess
We always on to something, typical low life′s
Description of the duo's lifestyle and attitude
Crash in your pad and jack you with your own knife
Threatening line that suggests the duo's willingness to turn on people
Our reputation got you threating and shaking
Admission of the artist's notoriety
Because we deadlier and stepping up to Freddy and Jason
Comparison of the duo to two famous horror movie characters
You best be ready and waiting
Warning to the listener to be prepared for anything
But trust me, no one's equal reject′s
Claim of the singer's individuality and uniqueness
Ain't holding back like broken seat rests
Metaphor to suggest that the duo is not holding back anything
Oh oh, throw your rope and knock your head to this
Encouragement to the listener to move their head to the music
Inject these lethal flows, I realm decision medicine
Claim about the healing properties of the duo's rap music
Pump it up till the Speaker Blows
Continued encouragement to enjoy the music as much as possible
Hey yo, I let fly
Expression of the artist's readiness to speak their truth
Shave my nuts with a pen knife
Gross and comedic line that describes the artist's bizarre behavior
Porno mag and 6 pack that′s my sex life
Boastful line about the singer's sexual habits
Even deaf guys say im very tight
Boastful claim about the singer's sexual prowess
And Stevie wonder said I'm one hell of a sight
Humorous line that suggests the artist is visually striking
We bringing terror like Iraqi′s on American flights
Provocative line that compares the duo to terrorists
And we always on girls asses like their cellulite
Provocative line describing the artist's objectification of women
So me and Brains hang around like a suicide
Odd comparison to describe the affiliation of the singer and their partner
Getting you so crossed you'd think you're being crucified
Conveying the artist's intent to punish and humiliate the listener
Yo EXTRA EXTRA read all about it
Reiteration of the singer's desire for attention
Hide all your daughters, lock all your houses
Threatening line that suggests the singer's intent to cause harm
Two foul kids here to knock you out quick
Declaration of the singer's intent to fight and cause harm
So throw your hands up like you′re being surrounded
Encouragement to the listener to surrender or prepare for a fight
(Yeah x3)
Reiteration of the introductory exclamation
Now bring the hook
Request to repeat the chorus of the song
Oh oh, throw your rope and knock your head to this
Encouragement to the listener to move their head to the music
Inject these lethal flows, I realm decision medicine
Claim about the healing properties of the duo's rap music
Pump it up till the Speaker Blows
Continued encouragement to enjoy the music as much as possible
(Oh, Oh, Oh x4)
Closing line containing repetitive and memorable sounds
Writer(s): Silibil N Brains
Contributed by Aaliyah R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Greatest Ever
I still don't understand how someone could make a big deal out of this, these guys made a legit rap career of themselves.
RalfsB
I'm was reading about these guys in my English book and thought they gonna be trash but they are legit. They are better than 95% of today's rappers🔥
Billy Ballo
RalfsB lol, me too
Martin Kajtazi
RalfsB lol me2
Bruno Rezan
me too
TheKubanecCZ
Same here :D
Şenov
RalfsB Holy Shit me too..
Brains Mcloud
Thanks for posting guys. Loads more from out back catalogue and new music coming soon. SNB new album and my Solo album will be out in 2014. Thanks for the support, means a lot. Silibil N' Brains - Brains McLoud Thrasher (lyric video)
Caroline Jones
Y’all are seriously good! Fuckin classic style
Brains Mcloud
@Caroline Jones Thanks Caroline. You have great taste haha.