Drums of Steel
The 7A3 Lyrics


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Stop what you're doin, cause the plane's takin off
Miss a second of instructions, and you might get lost
In a crazy cloud of madness, [?spanish?]
Ultimate extravaganza, the style and finesse
Now he's the S-e-a-double n-i-e
Father's last name is Bouldin, so he uses the be
Captivator of the cuties, understood by few
Makin money for a livin, cause this is what we do
You just have a man if your soul is hollow
The crew has chose to lead cause we never learned to follow
So all you who flex, and yo, you know the deal
Just listen to my drummer, y'all, and his drums of steel

Listen to my drummer
As my drummer goes bang
To my drummer
As my drummer goes bang
Listen to my drummer
As my drummer goes bang

Good time guaranteed, take no nonsense
Yo Muggs, that's your cue, so let the beat commence
So all you lovers, watch your girl, cause we'll take em to Utopia
Hold her real close, cause we might be scopin her
Sean has the dream, I have the vision
I think it's 'bout time the coalition starts this mission
See, prophets speak with knowledge, the truth they never mitigate
Our bond is strong, for no more thou shall desecrate
Cold rock a rabble, question when we quibble
Don't understand? Then figure out the riddle
Cause I'm speakin knowledge, everything's for real
Listen to my drummer, y'all, and his drums of steel

Listen to my drummer
As my drummer goes bang
To my drummer
As my drummer goes bang
Listen to my drummer
As my drummer goes bang
To my drummer
As my drummer goes bang, bang

Inventin lyrics is the motive, and this is the life
Live for the moment and rollin the dice
Cause gamblers always takin a chance
The drums are slammin, so let's all dance
Brother, listen to that good old hip-hop music
There's no comparison, so don't you confuse it
With any other, in a class of its own
Some might say it's the vocal tone
Word, talkin in English, never speakin in tongues
It's the bass in the voices and the air in the lungs
Grandmixer Muggs, show em what hip-hop means
Baby boys outta Brooklyn, DJ from Queens
But now we cool in Cali, live in L.A.
Makin money for a livin, livin day by day
Even heavy metallers give up and yield
When they listen to our drummer, y'all, and his drums of steel

Listen to my drummer
As my drummer goes bang
To my drummer
As my drummer goes bang
Listen to my drummer
As my drummer goes bang




To my drummer
As my drummer goes bang, bang, bang

Overall Meaning

The 7A3's song Drums of Steel is an upbeat rap song that celebrates the power of hip hop music and the skill of the drummer. The first verse sets the tone, urging the listener to pay attention to what's going on because they might miss out on something special. The rapper boasts about the "ultimate extravaganza" that is about to unfold, and introduces himself to the audience as S-e-a-double n-i-e Bouldin. He brags about his ability to captivate the attention of women with his music and his skill in making money. The chorus repeats the simple yet effective line, "Listen to my drummer, y'all, and his drums of steel," emphasizing the importance of the beat and the energy it provides.


The second verse takes on a more serious tone, with the rapper speaking about the power of knowledge and the mission of the "coalition" he belongs to. He explains that the "prophets" speak the truth and that their bond is strong. He challenges those who don't understand their message to figure out the meaning, revealing that they speak with authority and purpose. The chorus repeats again, leading into the final verse, which emphasizes the uniqueness of hip hop music as a genre. The rapper talks about how it is different and unparalleled, and how it's created in the moment, taking chances and rolling the dice. He finishes with a nod to the power of the drummer, who can even convert "heavy metallers" to the hip hop cause.


Overall, the song is a celebration of the energy and excitement of hip hop music and the power of the drummer in providing that energy. The lyrics are littered with references to skill, power, and excitement, and the tone is one of confidence and celebration.


Line by Line Meaning

Stop what you're doin, cause the plane's takin off
Leave whatever you are doing right now, because we are about to take off on an exciting ride.


Miss a second of instructions, and you might get lost
Pay close attention to the details, otherwise you may not enjoy the journey fully.


In a crazy cloud of madness, [?spanish?]
It's like being in a wild and exciting carnival, brimming with energy and maybe some Latin flair.


Ultimate extravaganza, the style and finesse
A magnificent showcase of talent with an emphasis on grace and skill.


Now he's the S-e-a-double n-i-e
The artist's name is spelled out, highlighting his unique identity.


Father's last name is Bouldin, so he uses the be
The artist is using his father's surname as part of his stage name.


Captivator of the cuties, understood by few
The artist's charm is irresistible and he connects with only a select few people.


Makin money for a livin, cause this is what we do
Creating music and performing is not just a passion, but also a source of income for the artist.


You just have a man if your soul is hollow
If you lack inner fulfillment and character, then you only have a superficial existence.


The crew has chose to lead cause we never learned to follow
The group is taking a leadership role in the music industry because they prefer to blaze their own trail.


So all you who flex, and yo, you know the deal
The artist is addressing those who show off or think they are impressive, telling them to pay attention.


Just listen to my drummer, y'all, and his drums of steel
The backbone of the music is the powerful drumming, which the artist urges everyone to enjoy.


Good time guaranteed, take no nonsense
You can expect an enjoyable experience, but don't bring any negativity or drama.


Yo Muggs, that's your cue, so let the beat commence
The producer or DJ is being signaled to begin the music.


So all you lovers, watch your girl, cause we'll take em to Utopia
The artist is warning anyone who may feel jealousy or insecurity about their partner, because their music will take them to a dreamlike, ideal world.


Hold her real close, cause we might be scopin her
The artist acknowledges that their music can be romantic and intimate, so people should be mindful of their physical boundaries with others.


Sean has the dream, I have the vision
Two different artists have different goals and perspectives, but they work together to create their music.


I think it's 'bout time the coalition starts this mission
The group is ready to embark on a journey or project together.


See, prophets speak with knowledge, the truth they never mitigate
True visionaries don't water down or sugarcoat the truth in their message.


Our bond is strong, for no more thou shall desecrate
The group has a strong connection, and they won't allow anyone to disrespect or dishonor their music.


Cold rock a rabble, question when we quibble
The artist can create chaos and controversy with their music, but they are still confident in their stance and beliefs.


Don't understand? Then figure out the riddle
If someone doesn't comprehend the artist's lyrics or message, they need to put in the effort to decipher it.


Cause I'm speakin knowledge, everything's for real
The artist is sharing insightful perspectives and experiences, and everything they say is genuine.


Good old hip-hop music
The artist is proud of their genre and heritage, and considers hip-hop to be a timeless classic.


There's no comparison, so don't you confuse it
Hip-hop is in a league of its own, and should never be mistaken for some other type of music.


With any other, in a class of its own
Hip-hop is so distinctive that it cannot even be grouped with other types of music.


Word, talkin in English, never speakin in tongues
The artist speaks in plain, easy-to-understand English, as opposed to using complex metaphors or cryptic lyrics.


It's the bass in the voices and the air in the lungs
Great hip-hop requires both strong vocal delivery and real passion from the artist.


Grandmixer Muggs, show em what hip-hop means
The DJ has a crucial part to play in hip-hop, and is expected to demonstrate the essence of the genre through their music.


But now we cool in Cali, live in L.A.
The artist is now based in California, specifically Los Angeles, and enjoys the laid-back, sunny lifestyle there.


Makin money for a livin, livin day by day
The artist is comfortable living off their music, but also takes things one day at a time.


Even heavy metallers give up and yield
The artist's music is so powerful that even fans of a different genre (in this case, heavy metal) are impressed and won over.


When they listen to our drummer, y'all, and his drums of steel
The drumming is so dynamic that it wins over even those who wouldn't normally appreciate hip-hop music.


Listen to my drummer
This is a repeated phrase urging the listener to focus on the drumming element of the music.


As my drummer goes bang
Again, emphasizing the drumming sound of the music.


To my drummer
The drumming is being referred to as if it is a separate entity or character within the music.


As my drummer goes bang, bang
A further emphasis on the strong, percussive sound of the drumming.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRETT ANTHONY BOULDIN, JOE NICOLO, SYLVESTER ALLEN, MORRIS DEWAYNE DICKERSON, LE ROY L. JORDAN, LEE OSKAR, CHARLES MILLER, HOWARD E. SCOTT, HAROLD RAY I. BROWN

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Comments from YouTube:

Osia Wideman

these Guys should have did a second album,I bump 7A3 still today.

Adrian Smith

Still got this Album on Vinyl💯💯💯💯💎

jeremy hodge

I'm a huge fan of this group. Who else is 😃

How Big is the Map?

Me, listened to this when I was young. Way back in 1988 in The Netherlands. They played it at a German radio station (WDR 1 DiscoNight) and I recorded it on a TDK tape. When I was grown up, I bought it on CD.

IRON5

They were so slept on not just as a West Coast group but in general...

Kevin Ware

This guy muggs is a juggernaut. He’s been all over from 7A3, cypress hill, souls assassins, house of pain and others…

Stefan X

Scored the 12" single of this just the other day in a bargain bin. Not knowing it was Muggs on the cover with the other two brothers. Got home and heard the line about Muggs makes the beats, or whatever it is, and thought no, it cant be...IT IS!! what a score,
$4 for this single. Looks to be an O.G pressing

BSimp4242

Good group from back in the day!!! Loved those guys!

30 Escobar

que grande DJ Muggs....!

Kiss Kiss

Brings me back... Nostalgia at its finest!!!

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