Lord Lord
The Herbaliser Lyrics


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Lord, Lord!
Lord, Lord!
Lord, Lord!

Big boy burnin'
New day learnin',
You smashin' them brain cells,
Suckin' them same centre.
Where did I put mah
Soots in mah brain?
My tail came and stuck a
Foot in mah brain!
Can't take the pressure,
Berks on mah break are like:
Yowsa gesundheit,
Eurotrashin' it!
Smashin' up the ballroom
Pissin' on the court room.
Witch-doctor with the herbal remedy;
Cryptic a simile,
More cheese more sleaze;
Deep blue gonad
One hell of a squeeze!
So what's that when
Tottenham's on a map when
Crews may flap about
Talkin' bout their yapper out?
They don't know 'bout
The bout that's about ta
Tap that vernacular
Venemous lushness!
We say disgusted,
Nothing to discuss
With a barrel of puke and
Alcohol vapour.
Cakes are mah caper,
Barry at the baker,
Two fizz fatty and a cold coal bread.
I'm wicked in mah head
I paint mah skull red,
Well well in mah walk when
Flickin' mah stub when:

Lord, Lord!
I know I've done a heap of wrong.
Lord, Lord!
I'm findin' it hard to be strong.
Lord, Lord!
Will you help me keep on goin' on?
Lord, Lord!
Help me remember where I'm from!

Mucho volume;
Bloody loud now, big
Pride in the flakes
'Cause we proud now.
Makin' a proud noise
'Tis my joy, Ship Ahoy!
The captain attracting the bling, that's;
Bling from the soul and
Bling from the heart,
So smart in a souped-up gold car
All over the track.
Cognac yackin' a jaw,
Back on the floor,
Back on the door; them
Whores is whores, them
Lords is lords: and I
Pay mah dues, pay mah tax.
How can I relax?
Credit card is to the max!
'Cause I must get money to feed mah scene.
Just with joss, just
We just proceed;
You're a private dancer,
Skankin' for money!
Ever skankin', thankful for money:
"Don't you call me,
You know my story!"

Lord, Lord!
I know I've done a heap of wrong.
Lord, Lord!
I'm findin' it hard to be strong.
Lord, Lord!
Will you help me keep on goin' on?
Lord, Lord!
Help me remember where I'm from!

Split-flame pepper grain
Burnin' up your belly.
Ice cream jelly wrap; party-hearty!
Too damn cute yah, too damn 'fro!
Take you down lower than low
To let you know.
Those in the know don't
Need to know;
They lead the flow,
And flow more flexible,
Sex-able, hide the salami;
Cool crystal calm re-
Member the smarmy
Pullin' by the minute but I
Keep it minimal;
Mah soul, mah mind, mah spirit is full.
No bull, I pull off the least expected
Moves; mah network, I'll be on the deck
With mah beady eye:
Cyber-Pimpernel.
That's the whole world from
Saint Arqueles; as you can tell,
Nothin' aint changed for me.
It's the same old me
With more responsibilities!

Lord, Lord!
I know I've done a heap of wrong.
Lord, Lord!
I'm findin' it hard to be strong.
Lord, Lord!
Will you help me keep on goin' on?
Lord, Lord!
Help me remember where I'm from!

Lord, Lord!
Lord, Lord!
Lord, Lord!

Lord, Lord!




Lord, Lord!
Lord, Lord!

Overall Meaning

The Herbaliser's song "Lord Lord" is a complex and layered commentary on modern life and the human experience. The song opens with the repeated lines "Lord, Lord," which serve as a refrain throughout the piece. The opening verse describes a "big boy" who is "burnin'" and "learnin'" in a world where the pressure is overwhelming. The singer implies that the subject of the song is using drugs to cope with the stresses of life, and that this behavior is taking a toll on his mental and physical health. The reference to "Eurotrash" suggests that the song is set in a cosmopolitan urban environment, further emphasizing the theme of modern life as a pressure cooker.


The second verse of the song focuses on the theme of social status and wealth. The singer references a "souped-up gold car" and a "credit card to the max," suggesting that the subject of the song is willing to go to any lengths to maintain his lifestyle. The reference to "private dancers" and "whores" suggests that the subject has a tendency to objectify and exploit others for his own gain. The use of the word "skankin'" is also notable in this context, as it has derogatory connotations and implies a lack of dignity or self-respect.


The final verse of the song shifts focus to the singer themselves, emphasizing the theme of personal responsibility. The singer suggests that they are aware of their flaws and past mistakes, but are determined to move forward and take on greater responsibilities. The hopeful tone of this verse suggests that while the pressures of modern life may be overwhelming, it is possible to find strength and meaning by taking ownership of one's actions.


Line by Line Meaning

Lord, Lord!
An exclamation of surprise or frustration


Big boy burnin'
Feeling the intensity of life, possibly with sexual connotations


New day learnin'
Continual education and growth


You smashin' them brain cells,
Partying to the point of excessive drinking or drug use


Suckin' them same centre.
Repeating the cycle of partying and substance abuse


Where did I put mah
Asking a rhetorical question about something lost or forgotten


Soots in mah brain?
Wondering about the effects of excessive drinking or drug use on the mind


My tail came and stuck a
Using a bawdy metaphor to describe making a mistake


Foot in mah brain!
Feeling regret or shame for the aforementioned mistake


Can't take the pressure,
Feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope


Berks on mah break are like:
People who annoy or bother the singer


Yowsa gesundheit,
Exclaiming in surprise or annoyance


Eurotrashin' it!
Disparaging European culture or fashion


Smashin' up the ballroom
Being wild and destructive at a party or event


Pissin' on the court room.
Being disrespectful and rebellious


Witch-doctor with the herbal remedy;
Describing someone who claims to have a cure for anything


Cryptic a simile,
Using a metaphor that is obscure or hard to understand


More cheese more sleaze;
Indulging in excess and decadence


Deep blue gonad
A crude way of describing male anatomy


One hell of a squeeze!
Describing someone or something as highly desirable or attractive


So what's that when
Asking a rhetorical question about something insignificant


Tottenham's on a map when
Referencing a location on a map for no particular reason


Crews may flap about
People may talk or argue pointlessly


Talkin' bout their yapper out?
Being overly talkative or complaining


They don't know 'bout
Being superior to others in knowledge or experience


The bout that's about ta
The upcoming event or situation that will prove the singer's superiority


Tap that vernacular
Using language and slang that is unique to the singer or their culture


Venemous lushness!
Describing something that is both beautiful and dangerous


We say disgusted,
Expressing a negative emotion towards something


Nothing to discuss
Having made up one's mind on a topic and not willing to discuss it further


With a barrel of puke and
Describing something disgusting or unpleasant


Alcohol vapour.
The smell and effects of excessive alcohol intake


Cakes are mah caper,
Having a preference or hobby for something


Barry at the baker,
Referring to a person who is skilled or proficient in a certain task


Two fizz fatty and a cold coal bread.
Describing a meal that is simple but satisfying


I'm wicked in mah head
Feeling rebellious or impulsive


I paint mah skull red,
Feeling angry or violent


Well well in mah walk when
Feeling confident or proud


Flickin' mah stub when:
Gesturing or acting in a casual manner


I know I've done a heap of wrong.
Feeling regret or guilt for one's actions


I'm findin' it hard to be strong.
Feeling weak or vulnerable


Will you help me keep on goin' on?
Asking for support or guidance


Help me remember where I'm from!
Asking for a reminder of one's roots or identity


Mucho volume;
Having loud or intense music or sound


Bloody loud now, big
Emphasizing the loudness and intensity of the music


Pride in the flakes
Feeling proud or satisfied with oneself


'Cause we proud now.
Having pride or confidence in oneself or one's group


Makin' a proud noise
Making a loud and proud statement or action


'Tis my joy, Ship Ahoy!
Expressing happiness or excitement


The captain attracting the bling, that's;
Describing someone who is successful or influential


Bling from the soul and
Being flashy and ostentatious, but with heart and authenticity


Bling from the heart,
Being flashy and ostentatious, but with genuine passion and feeling


So smart in a souped-up gold car
Having a flashy and expensive car, indicating wealth or success


All over the track.
Being successful and dominant in a certain field or activity


Cognac yackin' a jaw,
Drinking and talking aimlessly or boastfully


Back on the floor,
Returning to a party or social event


Back on the door; them
Returning to a place of work or obligation


Whores is whores, them
Viewing women negatively or disrespectfully


Lords is lords: and I
Viewing people with social power or status as important or superior


Pay mah dues, pay mah tax.
Acknowledging one's responsibilities and obligations


How can I relax?
Feeling stressed or anxious about one's obligations


Credit card is to the max!
Spending too much money or being in debt


'Cause I must get money to feed mah scene.
Working hard to support one's lifestyle or interests


Just with joss, just
Having fun or enjoying oneself


We just proceed;
Continuing to do something despite obstacles or challenges


You're a private dancer,
Referring to a person who is dancing for money or profit


Skankin' for money!
Dancing in a sexually suggestive or inappropriate way for money


Ever skankin', thankful for money:
Acknowledging the financial benefit of one's actions, even if they are questionable


"Don't you call me,
Refusing contact or communication with someone


You know my story!"
Believing that one's reputation or past is well-known to others


Split-flame pepper grain
Describing a spicy or intense flavor


Burnin' up your belly.
Causing discomfort or pain in one's stomach


Ice cream jelly wrap; party-hearty!
Describing a fun or enjoyable party or gathering


Too damn cute yah, too damn 'fro!
Describing something or someone as excessively cute or attractive


Take you down lower than low
Bringing someone or something down to a worse position or status


To let you know.
Making someone aware of something


Those in the know don't
Having knowledge or inside information


Need to know;
Only sharing information with those who require it


They lead the flow,
Being in command or control of a situation


And flow more flexible,
Being adaptable or versatile


Sex-able, hide the salami;
Being attractive or desirable, with a crude sexual reference


Cool crystal calm re-
Being composed and in control of one's emotions


Member the smarmy
Remembering someone who is insincere or manipulative


Pullin' by the minute but I
Being successful or making progress quickly


Keep it minimal;
Avoiding excess or extravagance


Mah soul, mah mind, mah spirit is full.
Feeling satisfied and fulfilled in one's life


No bull, I pull off the least expected
Being unpredictable and surprising in one's actions


Moves; mah network, I'll be on the deck
Having a group of connections or resources, and being in control


With mah beady eye:
Being observant and attentive to details


Cyber-Pimpernel.
A reference to a fictional character known for their computer hacking skills


That's the whole world from
Describing one's perspective or experience


Saint Arqueles; as you can tell,
Referencing a fictional location without much significance


Nothin' aint changed for me.
Feeling that one's life has remained consistent or unchanged


It's the same old me
Believing that one's personality or character has remained consistent


With more responsibilities!
Feeling that one has gained more obligations or duties over time




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CALIBAN

Le son que j'aime, je retourne 20 ans en arrière. Magique

Finesse Somerset

Classic! First heard this on SSX ON TOUR

Huésped Le Flaneur

uff, la magia de herbaliser siempre llevándonos hacia otras atomósferas, clásico

Liam Rivers

SSX on Tour @ 8 years old this song made me laugh my ass off,... now its got me smokin indo

Donny Heft

Best Vibes From GOD VIbes :) Roots Manuva - Lord, Lord

Jester Valentine

Amazing! How can I submit my music here?

Cornell Waters

🦌 Music!

Biriebi

🙏🙏🙏

Dr Henry Sarton

Too bambooclad

THPS4

SSX on Tour.

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