Around ‘91/’92 Del Tha Funkee Homosapien and the Hieroglyphics crew were first starting to make noise in the bay and it was then that he felt he could really make something out of this music thing. He had a friend who rapped who convinced The Grouch to start writing/rapping in ‘94. He met the Mystik Journeymen soon after and they schooled him on the independent hustle. It was on.
The Grouch’s first show as an MC was in 1995, it was at one the Journeymen’s “Broke Ass Summer Jam” shows in East Oakland. At that time he performed under his real name and the crowd showed him much love, which he says is the main reason he stuck with making music. The Grouch’s music influences include all the hip-hop greats from LL Cool J to the Beastie Boys along with the Bay Area classics and jazz, rock, and soul music. The Grouch has always taken the independent route and has done everything himself along the way, a fact he takes great pride in.
Shero
The Grouch Lyrics
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Woman made a man out of misery (Woman)
Woman challenged me and I'll pray for me (Women)
Woman I want to re-write history
You should ride by my side
cuz anything else is immature and selfishness
I'm gonna belt this out
Even though we twist and shout,
I promise you help is written in the stars for us
Maybe mars for us
At the least 16 bars for us
You go so hard for us,
you're marvelous
My greatest harvest seed
Not too scarred to trust after the shards cut
Lead, I'll follow
Traditions hollow like dead trees
My motto and your auto[?], please lotto hit me
My baby's got brain and body
With an emphasis on brain and i ain't being naughty
A hottie bought a G a brand new lease on life
Taught him to be free
Now he don't bruise out of spite
Larissa taught Corey a few things about life
Like how to love himself
Now he can love her right
Woman I understand what you did for me (Woman)
Woman made a man out of misery (Woman)
Woman challenged me and I'll pray for me (Women)
Woman I want to re-write history
Now.
She keeps on (x6)
Well you showed me some of my favorite music
and how to put my clothes together better
Two gifts out of a mil but still
Really I love you for those
Plus the forgiveness bestowed even though you've had your lows
You're my Shero (Shero)
With a smile from ear to ear
A glow from head to toe
Something stylish in your hair
So powerful unique
I hate girls that don't speak their minds
Workin' freaky when it's time
She keeps gettin' finer with hers
Plus we're compatible signs
She's like my catapult
Now add a bolt of lightning
She blinds
Find offers from A-listers
Drop of a dime
Scoffers like aye mister; She's mine!
She likes what I like
Beans, rice, finer things, twilight
Walks talks proper
My simple speech despite
Far from a geek, artfully chic, plus sweet
My spicy wifey
You're the one-woman seed
Woman I understand what you did for me (Woman)
Woman made a man out of misery (Woman)
Woman challenged me and I'll pray for me (Women)
Woman I want to re-write history
Now.
She keeps on (x6)
In the song Shero by The Grouch, he expresses his gratitude and admiration towards a woman who has had a transformative impact on his life. He acknowledges that she has turned him from misery to man, challenged him to become a better version of himself, and inspired him to rewrite history. He recognizes her as his hero, or "shero," and wants to ride by her side. He values her intellect, style, and emphasis on brain over body. He credits her with showing him some of his favorite music, teaching him to improve his wardrobe, and forgiving him despite his flaws. He describes her as powerful, unique, and beautiful, and is amazed by her compatibility with him. He considers her his catapult and bolt of lightning, blinding and attracting others with her finesse. He is proud to declare her his own and acknowledges that she is his one-woman seed.
Line by Line Meaning
Woman I understand what you did for me (Woman)
Acknowledging and appreciating the positive impact of a woman's actions on one's life
Woman made a man out of misery (Woman)
A woman played a significant role in turning a broken man into a better version of himself
Woman challenged me and I'll pray for me (Women)
A woman's challenges and support have helped the singer grow and become a better person, and he is grateful for it
Woman I want to re-write history
The artist wishes to change the negative aspects of the past and make a better future with the help of the woman in his life
You should ride by my side
The artist wants the woman to be part of his journey and support him
cuz anything else is immature and selfishness
The singer believes that not having the woman by his side would be foolish and self-centered
I'm gonna belt this out
The singer is expressing his emotions with full force and without hesitation
Like without a doubt, minus you I'm wealth-less.
The artist feels incomplete and poor without the woman in his life
Even though we twist and shout,
Despite their differences and disagreements
I promise you help is written in the stars for us
The artist believes that their destiny and future is bright and promising
Maybe mars for us
The singer hints at the possibility of exploring new frontiers with the woman in his life
At the least 16 bars for us
A reference to the length of a typical rap verse, indicating that the artist has plenty to say and express about their relationship
You go so hard for us,
The woman has been supportive and devoted in their relationship
you're marvelous
The singer admires and respects the woman in his life
My greatest harvest seed
The woman is the most valuable thing in the singer's life
Not too scarred to trust after the shards cut
Despite being hurt in the past, the woman is still able to trust the artist
Lead, I'll follow
The artist pledges to take direction from the woman and follow her lead
Traditions hollow like dead trees
The singer rejects outdated traditions and embraces new ways of thinking and living
My motto and your auto[?], please lotto hit me
A play on words, indicating that the singer's mantra is to be open to new opportunities and win the lottery with the woman's support
My baby's got brain and body
The artist admires the woman's intelligence and physical appearance
With an emphasis on brain and i ain't being naughty
The artist values the woman's intellect over her physical attributes
A hottie bought a G a brand new lease on life
The woman has brought new meaning and purpose in the artist's life
Taught him to be free
The woman has given the singer a sense of freedom and liberation
Now he don't bruise out of spite
The artist has let go of the bitterness and anger in his heart
Larissa taught Corey a few things about life
The singer refers to himself in third person and praises the woman for teaching him valuable life lessons
Like how to love himself
The woman has helped the singer love and accept himself
Now he can love her right
The singer is ready to reciprocate the love and care that the woman has given him
Well you showed me some of my favorite music
The woman has introduced the artist to some of his favorite songs
and how to put my clothes together better
The woman has helped the artist improve his fashion sense
Two gifts out of a mil but still
The singer acknowledges that the gifts the woman has given him are small but meaningful
Really I love you for those
The singer truly appreciates the woman's gestures of kindness
Plus the forgiveness bestowed even though you've had your lows
The artist acknowledges the woman's ability to forgive and move past dark times in their relationship
You're my Shero (Shero)
The woman is the artist's hero and a source of inspiration
With a smile from ear to ear
The woman's happiness brings joy to the artist's life
A glow from head to toe
The woman radiates confidence and beauty
Something stylish in your hair
The woman has a unique and fashionable sense of style
So powerful unique
The woman is strong and one-of-a-kind
I hate girls that don't speak their minds
The singer admires the woman's outspoken nature
Workin' freaky when it's time
The woman is hardworking and dedicated to her goals
She keeps gettin' finer with hers
The woman is becoming more beautiful and attractive as time goes on
Plus we're compatible signs
The artist believes that their zodiac signs are compatible and complement each other
She's like my catapult
The woman is like a catapult that propels the singer forward and upwards
Now add a bolt of lightning
The woman's impact on the singer's life is electrifying
She blinds
The woman is so stunning that she dazzles the artist
Find offers from A-listers
The woman is alluring and receives attention from famous and successful people
Drop of a dime
The artist is willing to act quickly and decisively for the woman
Scoffers like aye mister; She's mine!
The singer is possessive of the woman and won't tolerate anyone who disrespects her
She likes what I like
The woman shares similar interests and tastes with the artist
Beans, rice, finer things, twilight
The singer enjoys simple pleasures as well as high-end luxury
Walks talks proper
The woman is poised and well-spoken
My simple speech despite
The singer acknowledges that he is not as eloquent as the woman but still admires her intelligence
Far from a geek, artfully chic, plus sweet
The woman is smart, creative, and kind-hearted
My spicy wifey
The artist refers to the woman as his feisty and attractive wife
You're the one-woman seed
The woman is the source of the singer's love and inspiration
Contributed by Elizabeth D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Andrew Cruz
I don't believe this is all the views it has this is a great song for the right women