The Herbaliser is a Hip-Hop band formed by Jake Wherry and Ollie Trattles i… Read Full Bio ↴The Herbaliser is a Hip-Hop band formed by Jake Wherry and Ollie Trattles in London, UK in 1994. Previously one of the most famous artists from the Ninja Tune independent record label, they have released 8 LPs, plus a DJ mix for Ninja Tune's Solid Steel series. Tracks by The Herbaliser have featured a variety of guest vocalists including Jean Grae, Roots Manuva, Seaming To, Rakaa-Iriscience, Blade, Phi Life Cypher, Bahamadia, Katerine, Dream Warriors and MF DOOM.

The core pairing assembled a full 8-piece live band for touring purposes, and released one The Herbaliser Band album. Although still a studio rather than a live album, it is distinct from the normal Herbaliser albums; the lack of guest vocalists focuses the an overall "live band" feel, especially showcasing the horn section.

Repetitive Loop
The Herbaliser Lyrics

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a repetitive loop
going down
make you flip the funk
and if I funk too fast let me slow down slighty

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Herbaliser's song Repetitive Loop convey a feeling of being caught in a cyclical and monotonous pattern. The "repetitive loop" refers to a cycle that one might find themselves in, such as a mundane job, unfulfilling relationship, or addictive behavior. The phrase "going down" could suggest a downward spiral or a feeling of being stuck. The line "make you flip the funk" could be interpreted as a call to action, encouraging the listener to break free from the repetitive loop and find some excitement or inspiration.

The second line, "and if I funk too fast let me slow down slightly," could be seen as a warning against moving too quickly or recklessly when trying to escape the cycle. It's important to take things one step at a time and not rush the process. The overall message of the lyrics seems to be a call for self-reflection and a desire for change.

Line by Line Meaning

a repetitive loop
An unvarying sequence of sounds or musical phrases

going down
Descending into a hypnotic state due to the repetitiveness of the loop

make you flip the funk
Inducing a response in the listener that causes them to instinctively move and groove with the beat

and if I funk too fast let me slow down slightly
Acknowledging the risks of speeding up the loop too much and the need to maintain a manageable pace

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAKE WHERRY, OLIVER TRATTLES

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