1. A R&B and gar… Read Full Bio ↴There are 2 artists/bands with the name Artful Dodger:
1. A R&B and garage band from the United Kingdom
2. A power pop band from Virginia, United States
1. Artful Dodger is a British R&B & UK garage band from the city of Southampton, who became famous through their 2Step hits and gave Craig David's career a boost after he appeared on their #2 hit "Re-Rewind" in December 1999. The band's name was apparently stolen from an unknown bedroom DJ (popular on pirate radio stations) Lee Haynes whose father's name was Roger, which was inspired by the Artful Dodger, a character in the Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist. The band originally consisted of Mark Hill and Pete Devereux, but Devereux left prior to the release of the single "TwentyFourSeven", and Hill continued from then on to produce records under the Artful Dodger moniker by himself. The UK Garage act, comprising of Mark Hill and MC Alistair, now includes fellow Producer & DJ Dave Low.
2. Artful Dodger is an American power pop band, formed in Fairfax, Virginia in 1973. Songwriting duties were handled by band members guitarist Gary Herrewig and vocalist Billy Paliselli, along with guitarist and vocalist Gary Cox. Artful Dodger made three albums for Columbia Records: The 1975 self-titled debut, featuring the tracks "Wayside" and "Silver & Gold", 1976's "Honor Among Thieves", and "Babes On Broadway" in 1977. The band released a fourth album, "Rave On" for Ariola Records in 1980. Despite extensive critical acclaim, none of the releases were commercial successes, which led to the band's breakup in 1982. The original members reunited in 2005 for a Cleveland Agora anniversary concert.
Relax
The Artful Dodger Lyrics
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Relax and join this ride
Get ready to get down
Chill out and feel this sound
Rhymes with mad skills, I always keep it real
I will, yo, so I suggest you chill
Lay back but don't sleep on this track
Feel the facts blazin' in your area
Copycats I'll bury ya
Hilarious style'n'original Bag rides!
You can't fly with the Murlyn kings, if your wings are fakin' it
You breakin' in the wrong place, makin' it hard to amaze
MCs livin' in the real life
Survivin' this game to the next level they stride
[Chorus]
We gets down to relax and that's that
Clarify the way so I can dirtify my style
And justify my life while I'm on it
Not a Luniz so I gets ten on it
Messin' with that everyday and every mornin'
Kickin' rhymes to satisfy, get ready to get down
This lyrisista got mad surprizes underground
Magical sounds for you to listen
Unbelievable things in your life that you been really missin'
[Chorus]
Feel comfortable, as much as possible
I recover you, better than a hospital
With particles from me to all of why'all, relaxation enta this
Knocked down operation, yo, my fist you kissed
You wish you was in my list
I bless you with my lyrics
How could anyone resist this trip
To the unstressable, protectable zone
The correctable choice here is understandable
The Artful Dodger’s “Relax” is a song that encourages its listeners to unwind and enjoy the ride. The chorus emphasizes that with lines like “relax and join this ride” and “chill out and feel this sound.” The song’s message is to take a break from the stressors of everyday life and to enjoy the enchanting ride that is the world of music. The first verse emphasizes the originality and humor of the artist, as he lays back like he is “sleeping on this track” so as not to seem too forceful but still providing hard-hitting lyrics that can “attack like face smack.” The second verse says that the artist is not like other rappers who do drugs but instead is dedicated to his music, providing “magical sounds for you to listen”; here he shows his dedication to and love for music.
The song’s lyrics tell the listener to appreciate music and not to take it too seriously; it is meant to be fun and allows you to enjoy your life. The chorus emphasizes the importance of letting go of everyday worries and to be present in the moment. Furthermore, the lyrics suggest that music can fix people’s troubles and keep them sane in the face of life’s ups and downs. It encourages listeners to listen to the beats, get down with the rhythm, and enjoy the ride.
Line by Line Meaning
Relax and join this ride
Take a break and enjoy the music experience
Get ready to get down
Prepare yourself to groove and dance to the beat
Chill out and feel this sound
Relax and enjoy the music vibes
Rhymes with mad skills, I always keep it real
I am skilled at rapping and always speak the truth
I will, yo, so I suggest you chill
I will take care of entertaining you, so sit back and relax
Lay back but don't sleep on this track
Relax but don't miss out on the great music
My rhymes attack like face smack
My rapping style is aggressive and powerful
Feel the facts blazin' in your area
Experience the reality of my lyrics in your surroundings
Copycats I'll bury ya
I will defeat anyone who copies my style
Hilarious style'n'original Bag rides!
My unique and funny style takes you on a great music journey
You can't fly with the Murlyn kings, if your wings are fakin' it
You can't be successful with me and my crew if you are not genuine
You breakin' in the wrong place, makin' it hard to amaze
You are in the wrong place and can't impress with your skills
MCs livin' in the real life
Rappers living in the true reality of their music
Survivin' this game to the next level they stride
Surviving and progressing in the music industry
We gets down to relax and that's that
We enjoy music to unwind and that's final
Clarify the way so I can dirtify my style
Provide clarity so I can enhance my style
And justify my life while I'm on it
Justify my existence and experiences in my music
Not a Luniz so I gets ten on it
I'm not a part of a specific rap group, so I give my own version
Messin' with that everyday and every mornin'
Rapping and creating music all day and all night
Kickin' rhymes to satisfy, get ready to get down
Rapping lyrics to satisfy the listeners' love for music
This lyrisista got mad surprizes underground
I have some amazing, unexpected music creations
Magical sounds for you to listen
My music will satisfy and amaze you
Unbelievable things in your life that you been really missin'
Music that will introduce you to things in life that you never knew existed
Feel comfortable, as much as possible
Relax and feel at ease with the music
I recover you, better than a hospital
My music has a healing effect that is even better than a hospital
With particles from me to all of why'all, relaxation enta this
My music has a way of bringing relaxation to everyone
Knocked down operation, yo, my fist you kissed
I knocked down the competition with my music and they had no choice but to praise me
You wish you was in my list
You wish you were a part of my successful music career
I bless you with my lyrics
I provide great lyrics that make a positive impact
How could anyone resist this trip
Who wouldn't want to experience this great music ride?
To the unstressable, protectable zone
My music takes you to a stress-free, secure place
The correctable choice here is understandable
It is clear that choosing my music is the correct and understandable choice
[Chorus]
Repeating the main message of the song
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARK KNOPFLER, ANDERS SVEN BAGGE, HUENTENAU CLAUDIA OGALDE
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G.C.
on Scream
"Not enough inside do you go outside like I do" --> I believe the line is "Knotted up inside, get it all outside, like I do."