Their debut LP, Dah Shinin', followed soon thereafter, unleashing more heavy artillery from the military-minded BCC. With a canvas of dark, gluttonous beats provided by the gifted Beatminerz production squad, the duo expanded the limits of harsh sounding, neck-snapping hip-hop by adding a melodic element. The crew released their album during the heyday of one of the '90s most influential independent hip-hop labels, Nervous Wreck Records, which many other indies (Rawkus) have patterned themselves around. Their name alone implies violence, but the weaponry they deploy is also of the verbal variety. Tek and Steele both possess signature flows, the former a bit more straight-laced while the latter showcases West Indian influences. Dah Shinin' was a focused album with a sharp compacted sound that still contained depth, albeit strictly from the dark side.
Forced to reincarnate themselves after a legal battle with the Smith and Wesson firearm company, the duo resurfaced in 1997 as the Cocoa Brovaz, a reference to their heritage and also to their marijuana fixation. Their second album (and first as the Cocoa Bs), 1998's The Rude Awakening, was a more sprawling and chaotic venture, as well as being a shade more frighteningly dark. Since 1998, the two partners have released a few singles, including "Super Brooklyn," which features a superbly innovative use of a sample from the old Super Mario Bros. Nintendo game.
They got signed to leading underground record label Rawkus Records but never released an album on the label. Thay joined back up with the Boot Camp Clik in 2002 for the album The Chosen Few. In September 2005, they returned as Smif-N-Wessun for the album Reloaded.
Yeah
Smif-n-Wessun Lyrics
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I'm still tripping off that drink I had from last night, yeah yeah
Ahhh yeah ahhh yeah yeah, yeah yeah
Ahhh yeah ahhh yeah yeah, yeah yeah
Heard its a party nigga we in there, yeah yeah
Shorty got a man but we don't care, yeah yeah
Told her bring a friend cause I need a pair, yeah yeah
Bottle after bottle like reappear
Keep that pussy wet because you I'm wavy, yeah
Might call you a bitch but treat you like a lady
Thanks for giving me head now accept this gravy, they be like
Boy you crazy, boy you reckless
I don't believe in a thing except that man on my necklace
Had to think outside the box so I made a checklist
Became the man with the plan now they asking me questions, what's next chris
Imma get to it
You can watch while I do it
If I'm lying then I'm lying baby just call me lucius
I be trying I be trying but this life too confusing
One minute I be winning next minute I'm losing, yeah
I'm about them commas, then green cream filled dollars
Bought a Gucci wallet to holla at hucci mamas
Took her to bahamas to see what they coochi promised
If I lie you down I need that ass to be honest, really
Heard its a party nigga we in there, yeah yeah
Shorty got a man but we dont care, yeah yeah
Told her bring a friend cause I need a pair, yeah yeah
Bottle after bottle like reappear, yeah yeah
Get that money spend that money, get that cash right, yeah yeah
I'm still tripping off that drink I had from last night, yeah yeah
Ahhh yeah ahhh yeah yeah, yeah yeah
Ahhh yeah ahhh yeah yeah
Automatic in the trunk, yeah
Don't want it if it skunk, yeah
Pull it out like a pump, yeah
I last longer when in my drunk, ouuu
Hit the dm with the slide
Told her pull up like drive
She left my house around nine
Thats 5 out of 5, I
Me popping bottles aint no got damn chance
I go to parties and I do my dance, owww
Leave with a barbie cause I look like ken
She think I'm narly like I'm in a band
Whats your rap name
If you see me coming then you know what's coming, yeah yeah
Said she got a friend so I brought my cousin, yur
I can cut it off like its in the oven, yeah yeah
I'm down for the pimping y'all can keep the loving
Pass me the hennessy
It gives me that energy
Surrounded by girls they say the digging me
They keep on feeling me, feeling me feeling me
I'm with a trinity she made in italy
Dont know what it is but I love what she giving me
Yeah yeah yeah
The lyrics to Smif-n-Wessun's "Yeah" speak of living life with abandon, seeking pleasure and wealth. The opening line "Get that money spend that money, get that cash right, yeah yeah" sets the tone for the song, highlighting the importance of material possessions and the desire to accumulate wealth. The singer is still feeling the effects of the previous night’s drinking and partying. He is driven by the party and is willing to ignore any potential consequences of his actions. He sings about wanting a good time, not caring about whether the girl he's interested in already has a man, and wanting her to bring a friend.
The chorus repeats "Heard its a party nigga we in there, yeah yeah. Shorty got a man but we don't care, yeah yeah. Told her bring a friend cause I need a pair, yeah yeah. Bottle after bottle like reappear" emphasizing his intention to enjoy himself to a maximum. The song speaks to the importance of living life to the fullest with high energy, particularly the party lifestyle. As the song progresses, the singer brags about his wealth, his Gucci wallet, and his ability to attract women. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the party atmosphere and the singer's desire for cash and material objects.
Line by Line Meaning
Get that money spend that money, get that cash right, yeah yeah
Let's go make money and spend it wisely.
I'm still tripping off that drink I had from last night, yeah yeah
I'm still feeling the effects of the drink I had last night.
Ahhh yeah ahhh yeah yeah, yeah yeah
An expression of excitement and agreement.
Heard its a party nigga we in there, yeah yeah
I heard there's a party, and we're going there to have fun.
Shorty got a man but we don't care, yeah yeah
The girl has a boyfriend, but we're not bothered by it.
Told her bring a friend cause I need a pair, yeah yeah
I asked the girl to bring a friend because I want to have a good time with both of them.
Bottle after bottle like reappear
We keep drinking bottles of alcohol as if they magically reappear.
Drop down give me 20 like we in the navy, yeah
Do some push-ups like you're in the military.
Keep that pussy wet because you I'm wavy, yeah
Keep your vagina wet because I'm in the mood for sex.
Might call you a bitch but treat you like a lady
I might use derogatory language, but I still respect you as a person.
Thanks for giving me head now accept this gravy, they be like
Thank you for giving me oral sex, here's a reward.
Boy you crazy, boy you reckless
People think I'm crazy and reckless.
I don't believe in a thing except that man on my necklace
I don't believe in anything except for the symbol on my necklace.
Had to think outside the box so I made a checklist
I had to be creative and come up with a plan, and I wrote a list of things to do.
Became the man with the plan now they asking me questions, what's next chris
I became the person with the plan, and people are now asking me what I'm doing next.
Imma get to it
I'm going to accomplish my goals.
You can watch while I do it
You can observe me while I accomplish my goals.
If I'm lying then I'm lying baby just call me lucius
If I'm lying, just call me a liar.
I be trying I be trying but this life too confusing
I'm trying my best, but life is too complicated.
One minute I be winning next minute I'm losing, yeah
I have moments of success and failure.
I'm about them commas, then green cream filled dollars
I'm all about making money.
Bought a Gucci wallet to holla at hucci mamas
I bought a Gucci wallet to impress women.
Took her to bahamas to see what they coochi promised
I took her to Bahamas to see what kind of sexual favors she promised.
If I lie you down I need that ass to be honest, really
If we have sex, I want you to be truthful with me.
Automatic in the trunk, yeah
I have an automatic weapon in my car's trunk.
Don't want it if it skunk, yeah
I don't want that if it's low-quality marijuana.
Pull it out like a pump, yeah
I'll take out my gun and use it if needed.
Hit the dm with the slide
I slid into her DMs to talk to her.
Told her pull up like drive
I told her to come over like driving here.
She left my house around nine
She left my house around 9 pm.
Thats 5 out of 5, I
I'm succeeding with all of the women I'm pursuing.
Me popping bottles aint no got damn chance
There's no way I'm not popping bottles and drinking alcohol.
I go to parties and I do my dance, owww
I dance and have fun at parties.
Leave with a barbie cause I look like ken
I leave the party with a beautiful girl because I look handsome.
She think I'm narly like I'm in a band
She's impressed by me like I'm a rockstar.
Whats your rap name
What's your identity as a rapper?
If you see me coming then you know what's coming, yeah yeah
If you see me, you know I'm bringing the party with me.
Said she got a friend so I brought my cousin, yur
She said she had a friend, so I brought my cousin to keep her friend company.
I can cut it off like its in the oven, yeah yeah
I can end the relationship easily, like turning off the oven.
I'm down for the pimping y'all can keep the loving
I'm okay with being a pimp and having casual relationships rather than serious love.
Pass me the hennessy
Give me the Hennessy bottle to drink.
It gives me that energy
Drinking Hennessy gives me the energy and motivation to party.
Surrounded by girls they say the digging me
I'm surrounded by girls who are interested in me.
They keep on feeling me, feeling me feeling me
They keep touching me and being flirty with me.
I'm with a trinity she made in italy
I'm with three beautiful women who were made in Italy.
Dont know what it is but I love what she giving me
I'm not sure what exactly she's giving me, but I enjoy it.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Christopher Moye, Van Edwards
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