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.
Time 2 Build
The Herbaliser Lyrics
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And entered into a pact with Blade and his lyrical madness
Nobody knows what's next better than sex
The text connects leaving all competitors vexed
And when you least expect it we wrecked it
Target inside the aim is directed
Eclectic took years to perfect it
Relax yourself, a mirror image reflected
When the missions complete we're back to the basics
It's better that you face it
The ship sank they raised it and the praised it
Whoever you are whatever pile your on
Hold your head strong it won't be long
Before your recognition is delivered to your doorstep
A late birth and delivered with forceps
Forced but better late than never
So now it's time to sever the ignorant from the clever
The journey is a hazardous one but we can hack it
Life is a test in itself but we'll smack it
No holds barred the times were hard
But the rhymes were harder than the times and left you scarred
Can you feel it, it's like groundhog day
Where everything's the same it's all repeated
You can have it, if you want
If you want it bad enough then you can get it
Don't sweat it, just let it
Take control of your soul and let it roll
As the story unfolds, the prophecy is told
We go for gold travel on cruise control
Oh what a feeling in a world as cold
And you can act the act but if you lack the knack
Then you won't be back again and that's a fact
And yes we react with the style in tact
And after that there's nothing but the aftermath
You can think whatever you wanna think et cetera
It's nothing words from a no good competitor
How can you compare a champ to a contender
How can you put up the hunted against the predator
[Chorus]
Time to move on build the skills
Time to elevate and never stand still
Time to excel with no time to kill
Time for progress it's time to build
What we're doing is brewing a storm and you can tell
The world stood still on the day rap was born
A million and twenty thousand emcees emerged from the pit
From the depth of the earth with no form
Everybody's a rapper every rappers an actor
Every actors a rapper with no heart and a chapter
When it began it was like mud in the hand
Some tried to mould and others couldn't give a damn
But now it's all changed and everybody's a fam
Even the head of Sony now has got plans for bat man
Change his mane to rap man
Put him in a mask and try to pull it off like he's been a rap man
For twenty years since the days of Melle Mel
With a minute to gel, make it easy to sell
And we can run in the past or we can move forward
We're here to sell records I don't care if you know it
Blatant I like it like that tell your mom
Blade dropped another lyrical bomb, he's on with Herbaliser
A unit and a half of production team
A band with Will as the adviser
Energise like tizer, beat baptiser
And I'm wiser than I used to be
The Herbaliser's "Time 2 Build" talks about the evolving nature of rap music and how it started as an underground movement and had to fight to gain recognition, but it has now reached mainstream success. They praise rap artists who excel at their craft and leave their imprints in the industry, while criticizing those who are just in it for the fame or trying to imitate others. The chorus encourages listeners to develop their skills, progress, and build upon the foundation laid by their predecessors. The lyrics also touch upon the idea of time and how it can be both an enemy and a friend, depending on how one approaches it. The song ends on a positive note, with the artists energized and wiser than when they first started.
Line by Line Meaning
The Herbaliser attack this
The Herbaliser initiates this action
And entered into a pact with Blade and his lyrical madness
The Herbaliser formed an agreement with Blade and his expressive insanity
Nobody knows what's next better than sex
Nothing is more compelling than the unknown future
The text connects leaving all competitors vexed
The lyrics unite, leaving all opponents troubled
And when you least expect it we wrecked it
Without warning, we succeed triumphantly
Target inside the aim is directed
We aim precisely at our objective
Eclectic took years to perfect it
Our distinctiveness took time to refine
Relax yourself, a mirror image reflected
Stay calm, what you see in us is also in you
I ain't Dracula but spectacular
I may not be a vampire, but I'm impressive
When the missions complete we're back to the basics
After fulfillment, we return to our foundation
It's better that you face it
It's preferable to confront it
The ship sank they raised it and the praised it
The damaged ship was restored and lauded
Whoever you are whatever pile your on
No matter your identity or position
Hold your head strong it won't be long
Be resilient, it won't last forever
Before your recognition is delivered to your doorstep
Before your accolades arrive
A late birth and delivered with forceps
It may come late, but it will arrive regardless
Forced but better late than never
It was mediated, but at least it's not too late
So now it's time to sever the ignorant from the clever
It's time to differentiate between the unenlightened and the knowledgeable
The journey is a hazardous one but we can hack it
The voyage is treacherous, but we can handle it
Life is a test in itself but we'll smack it
Life is a test, but we will triumph
No holds barred the times were hard
We face the difficulties head-on
But the rhymes were harder than the times and left you scarred
Our lyrics were tougher than the situation and stuck in your memory
Can you feel it, it's like groundhog day
Do you sense it? It's like reliving the same experience over and over
Where everything's the same it's all repeated
Where everything is identical and recurrent
You can have it, if you want
You can accomplish it if you're determined
If you want it bad enough then you can get it
If you have a strong desire to achieve it, you will
Don't sweat it, just let it
Don't worry about it, just allow it to happen
Take control of your soul and let it roll
Take ownership of your spirit and let it proceed
As the story unfolds, the prophecy is told
As events develop, the prediction is conveyed
We go for gold travel on cruise control
We aim for the best and move forward effortlessly
Oh what a feeling in a world as cold
What a delightful sensation in this cruel world
And you can act the act but if you lack the knack
You can pretend, but if you're unqualified
Then you won't be back again and that's a fact
Then you won't be given another opportunity
And yes we react with the style in tact
We respond with the appropriate manner
And after that there's nothing but the aftermath
Following that, there are only the consequences
You can think whatever you wanna think et cetera
You can believe what you want and so forth
It's nothing words from a no good competitor
It's meaningless words from an unworthy rival
How can you compare a champ to a contender
How can you equate a champion to a challenger
How can you put up the hunted against the predator
How can you pit the prey against the predator
Time to move on build the skills
It's time to progress and develop our abilities
Time to elevate and never stand still
It's time to rise and never stagnate
Time to excel with no time to kill
It's time to flourish with no time to waste
Time for progress it's time to build
It's time to advance and construct
What we're doing is brewing a storm and you can tell
We're creating something significant, and it's evident
The world stood still on the day rap was born
Rap had a significant impact on the world on the day it originated
A million and twenty thousand emcees emerged from the pit
A massive number of rappers emerged from obscurity
From the depth of the earth with no form
From the depths of anonymity without substance
Everybody's a rapper every rappers an actor
Everyone wants to be a rapper and act like one
Every actors a rapper with no heart and a chapter
Every actor plays the role of a rapper but lacks the passion and has an incomplete story
When it began it was like mud in the hand
At the start, it was like clay in one's grip (a work in progress)
Some tried to mould and others couldn't give a damn
Some attempted to shape it, while others didn't care
But now it's all changed and everybody's a fam
But now, it's different, and everyone is a family
Even the head of Sony now has got plans for bat man
Even the head of Sony has designs for Batman now
Change his mane to rap man
Transform his image to a rapper
Put him in a mask and try to pull it off like he's been a rap man
Place him in a mask and attempt to portray him as a veteran rapper
For twenty years since the days of Melle Mel
For two decades, beginning with the era of Melle Mel
With a minute to gel, make it easy to sell
With barely any time to collaborate, make it effortless to market
And we can run in the past or we can move forward
We can either dwell on the past or progress forward
We're here to sell records I don't care if you know it
We're here to sell albums, even if it's blatant
Blatant I like it like that tell your mom
I prefer it when it's evident - tell your mother
Blade dropped another lyrical bomb, he's on with Herbaliser
Blade released another impactful verse and collaborated with Herbaliser
A unit and a half of production team
An efficient and collaborative team
A band with Will as the adviser
A group with Will as the knowledgeable guide
Energise like tizer, beat baptiser
Energizing like Tizer (a fizzy drink) and baptizing with the rhythm
And I'm wiser than I used to be
I'm more knowledgeable now than before
Contributed by Cameron A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.