The band claims to be from the village of Noid, England, near Bath. However, no such town exists in England. "Noid" has been suspected of being a pun on the "No ID, No Sale" campaign in pubs in the UK.
Forming in the fertile swamps of England’s West Country in the mid-naughties, around the axis of Dan Taylor (guitarist and songwriter) and Kelvin Swaby (vocalist and songwriter,) the Heavy immediately astounded. Jaw dropping, freshly minted riffs, swinging hip-hop drums, funk-ridden bass and Swaby’s startling, Mayfield-esque vocals meant early singles ‘That Kind of Man’ and ‘Colleen’ blew minds and won hearts. The debut album they were taken from – ‘Great Vengeance and Furious Fire’ – became an instant connoisseurs’ classic.
It was their sophomore album, though, that saw them blasting into homes across the globe. ‘The House that Dirt Built’. It also yielded the mighty ‘How You Like Me Now?’ The single was licensed for a major commercial in the 3rd Quarter of the Superbowl (the biggest ad slot in the world) and quite simply went stratospheric.
“It became such a big tune, that people asked, ‘How are you going to top that?’.” Swaby says.
The answer was 2012’s ‘The Glorious Dead,’ the band’s third album. Even deeper, a touch darker, and with shades of Southern Gothic infesting the swampy rock n’ soul of previous records, the album was another giant step forward, Frankensteining swampy voodoo and b-movie zombies with garage rock and Gospel-soaked soul.
Lead single ‘What Makes a Good Man?’ showed that The Heavy were able to write brilliant singles time after time, with synchs snowing in once again, and American radio coming on board. The band toured the world exhaustively, wowing audiences with their transcendental live performances.
“It was over the top, in a good way,” adds Heavy frontman Kelvin Swaby. “We went pretty cinematic, setting out to score a film that hasn’t been written.”
“It’s good to have a bit of light and shade,” Taylor adds.
Since then, The Heavy has gone on to achieve storming success in Japan, playing Fuji Rock, chalking up a #1 alternative album on iTunes Japan, scoring a major Pepsi synch and playing Japan’s biggest breakfast TV show, ‘Sukkiri.’
Their music was used in the stunning Guiness Sapeurs ad, they played Glastonbury, sold out Shepherd’s Bush Empire and re-recorded How You Like Me Now? with none other than 50 Cent, to launch ESPN’s coverage of the NFL Draft Week.
To top it all, How You Like Me Now? reached Gold status in the United States – a stunning achievement for an English, independent artist. How to top all that, you might ask? Well, there’s a new album on the way, and The Heavy just happen to have a habit of exceeding themselves…
Intro
The Heavy Lyrics
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It ain't nap time
Awwww
You get baptized
Dealing with the squad that I'm on
Don't get chastised
Shit I'm that guy
Bitch I'm on
Smoke my gas
Put me in a zone
Ooh shawty
She got all the things that I want
I get on it
I'm up till like 6 in the morning
Shrooms got me up
And this exotic that I'm on
Don't try me
Big heavy nigga you've been warned
Ion need nun from no bitch I'm focused
Niggas ain't yo nigga they just wanna be on yo shit
Don't get lost in the sauce
I'm a boss
Issa moment
I'm zoning
Been on my caveman feel like Conan
Yea
So wassup wit it
Liquor In my cup and I get naughty
Wilding
Got wifey in the cut she get me bodied
No lie bitch I'm feeling hell a stuck with all this chronic
Tryna be like mike chase all these rings call me sonic
That's how I'm rocking yeh
That's how I'm rocking
Yeh
Been outside bitch don't get me out my body
Yeh
I black out and lose control no autopilot
Yeh
I'm back now pay what you owe me perfect timing
Need that super size extra fries and large cup
Me I'm on my grind till it's time to kick the bucket
Bitch don't play with me and mine when we ride it's with all us
I feel like teen Gorhan cell games how I charge up
Aww shucks
No law bitch I'm purging
Took some losses I'm still hurting
Super star
Look how I'm burning
All this grass
Empty gar guts
Too ease the pain
Smoking till I'm dizzy
For my loss ones
I miss my main nigga pour up liquor for my partner
Yea yea
I'm started
Took some hits and now I'm scarred up
On a mission see me gunning
Sold my dope wit my 4 runner
I got pain in my heart
All this shit just made me heartless
Only love for my mama and my wife I swear to God
The lyrics of "Intro" by The Heavy are quite introspective and give us a peek into the life and mindset of the artist. The song starts off with a declaration that it's not nap time but half time, which means that there's still a long way to go and a lot to achieve. The lyrics then go on to reflect on the artist's experiences and emotions. He talks about getting baptized, presumably in a metaphorical sense, which could mean that he's undergone some sort of personal transformation. He warns others not to get chastised by the squad that he's on, indicating that he's a force to be reckoned with.
The lyrics then shift focus to the artist's personal life. He talks about smoking gas and getting into the zone, probably referring to the use of drugs like marijuana or psychedelics. The artist then mentions a woman who has all the things he wants and how he stays up till 6 in the morning for her. He mentions being on shrooms and other exotic substances, warning others not to try him. He reminds listeners that he's a boss and that they shouldn't get lost in the sauce. The artist feels like he's in a moment of focus and clarity, likening it to being in a zone like a caveman.
Overall, the lyrics of "Intro" are honest and raw. They take us through the artist's highs and lows, his struggles and his aspirations. The song is a reflection of the times we live in, where people are seeking some sort of meaning or purpose amidst all the chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
Nigga it's half time
The singer is indicating that it is a break or pause, but not time to sleep.
It ain't nap time
The singer is telling the listener that it is not time to sleep.
Awwww
The singer is expressing an emotion that is not clear from the context.
You get baptized
The artist is saying that the listener will be initiated or introduced to something new or different.
Dealing with the squad that I'm on
The artist is talking about the group of people they are associated with.
Don't get chastised
The singer is warning the listener not to be scolded or punished.
Shit I'm that guy
The singer is proclaiming themselves as the best or most important person in their group.
Bitch I'm on
The artist is saying that they are focused and motivated to succeed.
Just to past time
The artist is saying that they are participating in an activity simply to fill the time.
Smoke my gas
The artist is saying that they are smoking marijuana.
Put me in a zone
The singer is expressing that smoking marijuana is helping them enter a different state of mind.
Ooh shawty
The artist is expressing a positive reaction to a woman they find attractive.
She got all the things that I want
The singer is saying that the woman they find attractive possesses all the qualities they desire in a partner.
I get on it
The singer is saying that they are going to pursue a relationship or sexual encounter with the woman.
I'm up till like 6 in the morning
The singer is saying that they stay up all night.
Shrooms got me up
The artist is saying that they are taking psychedelic mushrooms.
And this exotic that I'm on
The artist is saying that they are using a drug that is different from their usual habits.
Don't try me
The singer is warning the listener not to test their limits.
Big heavy nigga you've been warned
The singer is expressing dominance and intimidation over the listener.
Ion need nun from no bitch I'm focused
The artist is saying that they do not need any distractions from a woman; they are focused on their goals.
Niggas ain't yo nigga they just wanna be on yo shit
The artist is saying that people will associate with you only for their own personal gain or benefit.
Don't get lost in the sauce
The artist is warning the listener not to become too involved in a situation or environment.
I'm a boss
The singer is saying that they are a person of authority or control.
Issa moment
The artist is indicating that this is a significant or special occasion.
I'm zoning
The singer is saying that they are in a state of mind that is free from distractions, focused on their goals.
Been on my caveman feel like Conan
The singer is saying that they are feeling primal or savage, like a warrior.
Yea
The singer affirms the previous statement.
So wassup wit it
The artist is asking what the situation is, indicating that they are prepared to handle it.
Liquor In my cup and I get naughty
The artist is saying that they become more promiscuous as they drink alcohol.
Wilding
The singer is indicating that they are in a state of excitement or madness.
Got wifey in the cut she get me bodied
The singer is saying that they have a woman who is loyal to them and also engages in sexual activity.
No lie bitch I'm feeling hell a stuck with all this chronic
The artist is saying that they are feeling sluggish or lazy from smoking too much marijuana.
Tryna be like mike chase all these rings call me sonic
The artist is saying that they are striving to be like the basketball player Michael Jordan and they want to pursue success like Sonic the Hedgehog, a video game character that runs fast.
That's how I'm rocking yeh
The artist is indicating that this is how they conduct themselves, and it is being affirmed by others.
Been outside bitch don't get me out my body
The singer is saying they have been experiencing outdoor activities or events and they do not want to be distracted from their current mindset.
I black out and lose control no autopilot
The artist is saying that they sometimes have an experience of losing consciousness or control, and they cannot rely on automation or routine to keep them in check.
I'm back now pay what you owe me perfect timing
The singer is indicating that they have come back from a previous absence, and it is time for others to repay them what they owe.
Need that super size extra fries and large cup
The singer is expressing that they have a craving for fast food and they want a large portion.
Me I'm on my grind till it's time to kick the bucket
The singer is saying that they are dedicated to their work and will continue until they die.
Bitch don't play with me and mine when we ride it's with all us
The artist is warning others not to underestimate them or their companions, and that they will use all of their resources to protect themselves.
I feel like teen Gorhan cell games how I charge up
The artist is comparing themselves to a character from a popular anime series, and expressing how they are motivated and energized.
Aww shucks
The singer is expressing an emotion that is not clear from the context.
No law bitch I'm purging
The singer is saying that they are getting rid of something that is no longer necessary or desired in their life.
Took some losses I'm still hurting
The artist is saying that they have suffered setbacks or failures, and it is still affecting them emotionally.
Super star
The artist is indicating that they are highly successful or famous.
Look how I'm burning
The artist is suggesting that their success is causing them to become more motivated and focused.
All this grass
The singer is referring to marijuana.
Empty gar guts
The artist is indicating that they have consumed all of the marijuana they have.
Too ease the pain
The singer is using marijuana to cope with emotional pain or stress.
Smoking till I'm dizzy
The singer is smoking marijuana until they feel lightheaded or disoriented.
For my loss ones
The singer is smoking marijuana in honor of someone who has passed away.
I miss my main nigga pour up liquor for my partner
The artist is feeling nostalgia or sadness for a friend who has passed away and is drinking alcohol in their honor.
Yea yea
The artist affirms the previous statement.
I'm started
The singer is indicating that they have begun something new, such as a task or project.
Took some hits and now I'm scarred up
The singer is saying that they have experienced failures or setbacks that have left mental and emotional marks.
On a mission see me gunning
The artist is saying that they are on a mission or task and they are determined to succeed.
Sold my dope wit my 4 runner
The artist is indicating that they have sold drugs using a Toyota 4Runner vehicle.
I got pain in my heart
The artist is saying that they are experiencing emotional pain.
All this shit just made me heartless
The singer is saying that their past experiences and struggles have hardened them emotionally.
Only love for my mama and my wife I swear to God
The artist is expressing their unconditional love for their mother and spouse.
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Written by: Kyle Smalls
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@da_purple_lizard
It's amazing how the formats of all "Meet The" videos perfectly reflect each character.
Heavy and Engineer's videos are very calm and pretty much fit the format of a job interview. They quickly tell the director about themselves and then prove what they just said by demonstrating their skill.
Sniper's video is closer to an ad, which is fitting, because he's the mercenariest of all mercenaries. Saying cool sounding lines about his job, explaining the importance of it, all on top of having something of a motto with the "Professionals have standarts" line. Plus the music also fits the mood.
Soldier (R.I.P.) has a motivational speech for his platoon. Bold statements, loud and harsh voice, not meaningful yet powerful lines like the zoo monologue and a montage that shows what a good soldier should be. Jane Doe is trying to act like a military officer, and you know what? He succeeds.
Scout and Demo are them speaking about their life, their achievements and how they got to this point in life. They treat it not as a job interview, but as a friendly chat, so they tell much more about their backstory. They are both, at their heart, pretty nice people (yep, even scout) so they, naturally, want to tell more about themselves.
Spy, Medic and Pyro are all very interesting cases. Their videos aren't job interviews or something like that; instead, they are short movies, and every one of them has an easy explanation:
1. Spy is NEVER supposed to give an interview. He's intended to be a mystery, something hidden from the public's eyes, lurking in the shadows, so, of course, the only way to introduce people to him is just by showing what he does from his enemies' perspective.
2. Medic also has reasons to keep some information about himself a mystery. His methods of healing? Experiments with humans as subject. His medicine? Wild, unethical and possibly illegal concoctions. Even his status as a medic? Doubted, because he lost his medical license. The only person who he doesn't bother to hide the truth from is Heavy. Again, the best way to get any facts about the Medic is through a documentary about him.
3. Pyro is physically incapable of telling about himself (I consider him a man). I would never expect someone who lives in a magical rainbow unicorn land with angelic babies to give an interview that even remotely starts to make sense, which is rendered impossible since Pyro is wearing a gas mask. So we're left to guess what he is, just like the other mercenaries, who give us their thoughts.
This is just genius. The TF2 team is (or was) amazing.
TL;DR: every "Meet The" video is a masterpiece on all levels.
@matematulji
@@batuhan-g6534 well obviously Spy is smarter, but Heavy is not that far behind him. If I remember correctly, from smartest to dumbest is:
1. Medic (11 PHDs)
2. Engineer (7 PHDs)
3. Spy
4. Heavy
5. Demoman (cause of his insane knowledge of bombs)
6. Sniper
7. Scout
8. Soldier
And Pyro is unknown. It is argued that Soldier, although an idiot, may be smarter than Scout because he's actually a very impressive strategist, while Scout only has his street smarts.
@sirblorskii1358
How to not pay 400k to fire this weapon:
Shoot for 11 seconds
@adamDJDdarwisy
Big brain
@Yes-if8jg
Big Brain
@heavy965
Such a fool,i was
@alfredharrison597
Doot doot!
@uzzi3760
Biggest brian ever
@PlaceHolderHandleOrWhaver
It costs $400,000 to have fun at Disneyland.........for twelve seconds.
@reptids4282
good meme
@yassinelhossainy4224
Beelz for fuckin reals. lolz
@pishly8768
Beelz for fuckin reals. True that