At the tender ages of 18 and 19 respectively, Nick Lupi and Just Enuf do not share the characteristics typical of up and coming artists. Both rappers display skilful, intelligent rhymes, a strong work ethic and a high-energy, dynamic live show; constantly performing at a level well beyond their years.
Just Enuf first turned to rapping as a form of expression after years of involvement in the Sydney graffiti scene, a transition common amongst rappers. This is, however, where the comparisons stop. Justs penmanship places him in a class of lyricist virtually unparalleled in the local hip-hop community. With a complex style inspired by both local and overseas artists, his heartfelt lyrics reflect an MC with skills and something to say.
Nick Lupi established himself as a fierce battle MC by the age of 15, taking out countless battles including Shoreshocked 2003, DoubleBeef 2003, One Mic 2004 and ParkJam 05 sometimes against opponents nearly twice his age. However, not content with being limited to the typecast of a battle MC, Nick has consistently proved he is a fully-fledged performer; combining charismatic, thought-provoking rhymes with thunderous stage presence.
The past 12 months has seen the Spit Syndicate hit the live circuit in a major way, supporting for some of the nations top hip hop artists including Bliss N Eso, Lyrical Commission, Milkbar Stars, Urthboy & Ozi Batla, Hyjak & Torcha, 13th Son and Brethren. They recently completed a successful tour supporting the NSW leg of Bliss N Eso's Day of the Dog national tour. In addition to their live exploits, the SS have featured on FBIs Stolen Records Hip Hop Compilation, the PureBred Sampler, Swarmys acclaimed The Appetiser EP and have recently completed a collaboration with Hyjak & Torcha.
The Spit Syndicate are now turning their attention to their debut album, and will continue to perform live across Sydney and the rest of Australia. With an already formidable list of achievements under their belt, it seems definite that for this Sydney duo, the future is truly bright.
Table For Two
Spit Syndicate Lyrics
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I could really be the one, I could be the talk, I could make them listen,
But you won't get a day back if you crash and you burn, hear the tick, tick, tick?,
I could be the one to follow, I could piggyback a few with me man,
Hit me back if you with me man here today gone tomorrow, right on,
I swear to god I can see me there, sitting way up top,
They ain't gonna hand you a chair,
I don't need anybody's help look how far I walked alone,
But the fan's say I take the weight off, and that's gotta count for something,
Oh aren't you a role model the city's still tryna take your paint off,
Won't you get, get, going, I'm tryna find myself here but I'm worried 'bout my welfare,
'cause I get get get home and I set my table for two
Chorus
See when the day falls to night, and I'm out of everybody's sight
There's a place that I go (we can go), only me and myself know (god I hope they don't know)/
They sell water or wine, but I'm in two minds/( try to make out I'm fine, but I'm out of my mind)
Thinking what am I to do (so I leave just like you), so I set my table for two/
(so between me and you.. table for two)
Verse 2
She could really be the one 'cause I let her talk and she let me listen
But I won't get a day back if we crash and we burn, hear the tick tick tick?
She could be the one to call on but, I ain't tryna give her all of it
We could just cloud nine for the time, wait, think about the fall I've got
She could give me what I want and more, but I kinda want my life as is
She could take me on a trip somewhere, but I don't really want the baggage
She could talk with me she could fix it
She could walk, she could keep her distance
I could fall, I could fall victim
Jimmy think about all the fish in the sea
As I'm walking home and I ain't here with no one
But a million me's speaking telling me to keep going'
I'm tryna find myself here but I'm worried 'bout her welfare
And I'm all alone still I set my table for two
Verse 3
I don't want you round no more 'cause I ain't said a thing,
I ain't entertaining anybody but my own thoughts
Kinda like a three way phone call when I smoke now
Like I'ma get fit, come and drink get smoked out
Come to think of it I'm heading home now and if I can take my own route I'll be alright
And for the most part I'm fine, there's no black and white moon walking through the room in my mind
And the stars look much brighter, I can feel a change in the breeze
As I reach for my keys, I can see a light on inside
I thought I said to never ever come back, they said we don't even have a choice
Meet psy, meet cotic, meet P, meet noid, meet me and the boys
And as I reach for my chair I can look at myself and stare.. Welcome to my table for two.
The lyrics of "Table For Two" by Spit Syndicate describe the struggle of finding oneself while navigating the pressures of external expectations. The first verse talks about the desire to be successful and make a change, but warns against the toll it takes on one's wellbeing. The singer acknowledges that success doesn't come without hard work, but that it's important to not lose oneself in the process. The chorus references the singer's private space, where they can escape and reflect on their thoughts alone. The second verse focuses on a romantic relationship, where the singer is hesitant to fully commit and wants to maintain their independence. The final verse talks about the struggle of dealing with personal demons and relying solely on oneself for guidance, but ultimately finding inner peace and a sense of community with like-minded individuals.
The song's overall theme is one of self-discovery and the struggle of balancing personal desires with society's expectations. The singer wants to make a change and achieve success, but not at the cost of their mental and emotional health. They also grapple with the idea of romantic commitment and the desire for independence. Ultimately, they find solace in their personal space and within their own thoughts, as well as in the company of others on a similar journey of self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
I could really be the one, I could be the talk, I could make them listen,
I have the potential to succeed, to be the center of attention, and to make people pay attention to what I say.
But you won't get a day back if you crash and you burn, hear the tick, tick, tick?,
If I fail, I won't be able to get the time I've lost back, and I can hear the sound of time ticking away.
I could be the one to follow, I could piggyback a few with me man,
I could be a trailblazer, showing others the way, and inspiring them to follow me.
Hit me back if you with me man here today gone tomorrow, right on,
If you're on board with my vision, let me know, but realize that things can change quickly.
I swear to god I can see me there, sitting way up top,
I have a clear vision of myself succeeding, being on top of the world.
They ain't gonna hand you a chair,
Success isn't given to you easily, you have to work for it.
I don't need anybody's help look how far I walked alone,
I've come this far on my own, without anyone's help or assistance.
But can't you see that you made it home 'cause you followed everybody else,
However, I can see that most people succeed by following others and copying what they do.
But the fan's say I take the weight off, and that's gotta count for something,
Despite my success in going it alone, there are supporters who appreciate what I do and try to make things easier for me.
Oh aren't you a role model the city's still tryna take your paint off,
Some people admire me as a role model, but there are also haters who try to tarnish my reputation.
Won't you get, get, going, I'm tryna find myself here but I'm worried 'bout my welfare,
I need to keep moving forward, but I'm also focused on my own well-being and self-discovery.
'cause I get get get home and I set my table for two
Despite my success, I still feel lonely sometimes and set a table for myself and my imaginary companion.
See when the day falls to night, and I'm out of everybody's sight
At night, when everyone else is gone, I have time to myself.
There's a place that I go (we can go), only me and myself know (god I hope they don't know)
I have a secret place that only I know about, and I hope no one else discovers it.
They sell water or wine, but I'm in two minds/( try to make out I'm fine, but I'm out of my mind)
At this place, they offer water or wine, but I can't decide which to choose. I'm trying to pretend that I'm okay, but really I'm struggling.
Thinking what am I to do (so I leave just like you), so I set my table for two/,
I'm contemplating my next move, but in the end I just leave like everyone else and set a table for two.
She could really be the one 'cause I let her talk and she let me listen
I'm considering a relationship with someone because we have good communication and listen to each other.
But I won't get a day back if we crash and we burn, hear the tick tick tick?
I'm aware that if the relationship fails, I won't be able to get the time I've lost back, and time is running out.
She could be the one to call on but, I ain't tryna give her all of it
While she might be someone I can rely on, I'm not ready to commit fully yet.
We could just cloud nine for the time, wait, think about the fall I've got
We could be happy together for a while, but I still have to think about the future and the possibility of things not working out.
She could give me what I want and more, but I kinda want my life as is
She could offer me everything I want, but I'm not sure if I'm ready for that kind of change in my life.
She could take me on a trip somewhere, but I don't really want the baggage
She might suggest going on a trip together, but I don't want to deal with the added baggage and complications that come with it.
She could talk with me she could fix it
She could help me work through my problems.
She could walk, she could keep her distance
Or she could choose to distance herself from me and my problems.
I could fall, I could fall victim
I'm aware that I could be vulnerable and get hurt in this relationship.
Jimmy think about all the fish in the sea
I'm reminded that there are plenty of other options out there for me.
As I'm walking home and I ain't here with no one
As I'm walking home alone, I feel lonely.
But a million me's speaking telling me to keep going'
But even as I feel down, I have a voice inside me telling me to keep pushing forward.
I'm tryna find myself here but I'm worried 'bout her welfare
I'm still searching for myself, but I'm also concerned about her well-being.
And I'm all alone still I set my table for two
Even though I'm alone, I still set a table for myself and my imaginary companion.
I don't want you round no more 'cause I ain't said a thing,
I don't want someone around if we haven't even had a chance to talk yet.
I ain't entertaining anybody but my own thoughts
Right now, I'm only focused on my own internal dialogue and not interested in talking to anyone else.
Kinda like a three way phone call when I smoke now
I feel like I'm out of sync with the world, almost like a three-way phone call where no one is hearing each other.
Like I'ma get fit, come and drink get smoked out
I'm considering getting in shape and then celebrating with some drinking and smoking.
Come to think of it I'm heading home now and if I can take my own route I'll be alright
Now that I think about it, going home and doing things my own way could be the best course of action for me.
And for the most part I'm fine, there's no black and white moon walking through the room in my mind
I'm mostly okay, and my thoughts aren't too negative or too positive - they're somewhere in between.
And the stars look much brighter, I can feel a change in the breeze
Despite my inner turmoil, I'm beginning to see the beauty of the world around me.
As I reach for my keys, I can see a light on inside
As I prepare to leave my secret place, I see a light on, indicating someone else may be there.
I thought I said to never ever come back, they said we don't even have a choice
I told someone never to come back, but they're telling me they had no choice in the matter.
Meet psy, meet cotic, meet P, meet noid, meet me and the boys
They introduce me to some people, and we hang out together.
And as I reach for my chair I can look at myself and stare.. Welcome to my table for two.
I sit down and look at myself, and realize that I'm not alone anymore - I'm with my imaginary companion at my table for two.
Contributed by Madelyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.