Stetsasonic was an American hip hop group formed in 1981 in Brooklyn, New Y… Read Full Bio ↴Stetsasonic was an American hip hop group formed in 1981 in Brooklyn, New York. They are remembered as one of the first hip hop crews to use a live band, and their positive, uplifting lyrics have made the group forerunners of alternative hip hop and jazz rap. The members are Prince Paul, Wise, DBC (the Devastating Beat Creator), Daddy-O, Delite, Bobby Simmons, and Fruitkwan aka Frukwan.
Originally, the group was known as the Stetson Brothers, but they changed their name to Stetsasonic for their debut, On Fire, due to their preference of Stetson hats. The album received mixed reviews, though the follow-ups, In Full Gear and Blood, Sweat & No Tears were critically acclaimed.

The group broke up soon after the release of Blood, Sweat & No Tears. Frukwan and Prince Paul worked with the Gravediggaz, while the latter also became a well-respected record producer, as did Daddy O, who worked for Mary J. Blige and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, among others.

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Stetsasonic Lyrics

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[Chorus: MC Delite]
On fire, on fire, on fire
On fire, on fire, on fire
On fire, on fire, on fire

[Daddy-O]
We were born to be on, got strong and life-long
Our element of song, could never steer you wrong

We attack like a fleet, and burn like the heat
We win like a champ and the victory is sweet
We drive like a drill, we soothe like a pill
We consume till we're filled, opposition is nill
We speak to attain unattainable feats, and I'm rockin to the beat
y'all and you don't quit, as I rely solely upon my wit
To help me say this rhyme for I forget
And rock much parties till skies are lit
Cause it's a sure hit from my rhymin' kit
While other MC's takin a stand I sit
And if a jam gets ill I'll deal with it
Cause I'm as hot as hot could ever get
And I'm not a nitwit when I throw a Stet fit
I hear em yellin and yellin (Daddy-O is legit)
And I don't smoke crack cause I'm not with it
The crew is crack-free and we'll admit it
Stet's been stickin out a stake for style
And on the mic we a-fi wicked and sometimes wild
We are the ones that'll take you higher
We're the band called Stet (my man) and we're on fire

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "Paul's Groove" by Stetsasonic is a powerful hip-hop track that celebrates the skills and talents of the Stetsonic crew. The chorus repeats the phrase "on fire" three times, emphasizing the group's prowess and fire-filled energy as they spit rhymes and lay down beats. Daddy-O opens the first verse with lyrics about the inherent power of the group, saying that they were born to be great and that their element of song can never steer listeners wrong. The group's strength, according to Daddy-O, lies in their ability to attack like a fleet, burn like the heat, and win like a champion. He points out that their skill in battling and defeating other MCs is a sweet victory.

Daddy-O also describes the Stetsasonic crew as driven and determined. He says that they drive like a drill, soothe like a pill, and consume till they're filled, leaving no opposition standing. The group speaks to attain unattainable feats and relies solely on their wits to get them through. One of the key elements of their success is their ability to rock the party until the skies light up. Daddy-O makes it clear that he is not a nitwit and that he throws Stet fits like a pro. The Stetsonic crew are crack-free and proud of it, sticking out a stake for style and wickedness.

Line by Line Meaning

On fire, on fire, on fire
Stetasonic is excelling and producing amazing music.

We were born to be on, got strong and life-long
Stetasonic as a group was made to be successful and will continue to do so.

Our element of song, could never steer you wrong
Stetasonic's music is amazing and will never disappoint you.

We attack like a fleet, and burn like the heat
Stetasonic is coming at the music industry hard and is undeniably hot.

We win like a champ and the victory is sweet
Stetasonic is confident in their music and will be rewarded with success.

We drive like a drill, we soothe like a pill
Stetasonic's music can either be hard-hitting or relaxing depending on what the listener needs.

We consume till we're filled, opposition is nill
Stetasonic will absorb everything they need to create amazing music and competition couldn't match them.

We speak to attain unattainable feats, and I'm rockin to the beat
Stetasonic as a group will achieve what they previously thought was impossible and will do it to their own music.

And you don't quit, as I rely solely upon my wit
Stetasonic keeps going and getting better as a group due to their own talent and skill.

To help me say this rhyme for I forget
Stetasonic is determined to create great music and will do what they need to make sure their music is perfect.

And rock much parties till skies are lit
Stetasonic's music will elevate a party to the next level and will light up the atmosphere.

Cause it's a sure hit from my rhymin' kit
Stetasonic's music is guaranteed to be a massive success.

While other MC's takin a stand I sit
While other musicians are trying hard to get noticed, Stetasonic is already on top and doesn't need to.

And if a jam gets ill I'll deal with it
Stetasonic will handle anything that gets thrown their way and will excel in any situation.

Cause I'm as hot as hot could ever get
Stetasonic is as successful and amazing as they could ever possibly be.

And I'm not a nitwit when I throw a Stet fit
Stetasonic's music is all carefully crafted and none of it is senseless.

I hear em yellin and yellin (Daddy-O is legit)
Stetasonic's music is so good that their fans can't stop shouting about it, especially Daddy-O's rhymes.

And I don't smoke crack cause I'm not with it
Stetasonic is not interested in the drug epidemic plaguing the music industry.

The crew is crack-free and we'll admit it
Stetasonic openly declares that they will not partake in drug use.

Stet's been stickin out a stake for style
Stetasonic is pushing boundaries and creating new, groundbreaking styles of music.

And on the mic we a-fi wicked and sometimes wild
Stetasonic's performances are unbeatable and full of energy.

We are the ones that'll take you higher
Stetasonic's music will personally elevate and inspire their fans.

We're the band called Stet (my man) and we're on fire
Stetasonic is a talented group of musicians and they are killing it in their career.

On fire, on fire, on fire
Stetasonic is continuously producing amazing music and will never slow down.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ARNOLD E. HAMILTON, GLENN K. BOLTON, LEONARDO ROMAN, MARTIN P. NEMLEY, PAUL HUSTON, PAUL E. HUSTON, SHAHID WRIGHT

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