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.
Verbal Anime
The Herbaliser Lyrics
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I will uh like, you know, fill you in how come
Suppose you like didn't, uh
run up to a couple of sweet guy like us
Heavens no!
Oh yeah well we wouldn't want that to happen
So I tell you what we're gonna do
Oh let's just dispense with formalities
This is verbal anime, graphic animation
I've seen ghosts in the shell, ninja scrolls, and a curer
But the illest character I've seen was in the mirror
Open up the world, people lend me an ear
It's a family affair and let me make that clear
Raaka, I keep my propaganda proper
In circles I'm high, swing blades like helicopters
In this stage of my life I choose to develop shock words
While cats look lost without the teleprompters
Federado tour duty, medal of honor
Since life is a battle your best bet is betting on it
Check the conference, we on stage with weapons on us
Microphones, straight Robin Hoods, its economics
Yes yes, it all starts with a sketch
Snapshots, motion pictures and special effects
We stretch the game out, we expand the nation
And this is verbal anime graphic animation
Funk imagination
Come to illustration
Then we bring pictures to life
We call it animation
You got to know the time like the grand verbalizer
It's time, Iriscience with The Herbaliser
A light this bright might burn through your visor
I know you want to squint, but, open your eyes up!
I jump up and let the earth spin round
And don't come down 'til I'm floating over your town
Nothing to prove, making the people move
Whether double-decker bus, taxi or the tube
Mind the cap, we did crime now we climb the map
Check how I spit rhyme to rap
Yes yes, it all starts with a sketch
Snapshots, motion pictures and special effects
We stretch the game out, expand the nation
This is verbal anime graphic animation
Oh, Herbaliser, U.K, CA, LA, all day
Funk imagination
Come to illustration
Then we bring pictures to life
We call it animation
I trade money at the Combio, dollars for pounds
Massacre, musical murder I'm killing your sound!
But hardly softly, how's that feel to you now?
I chew raw iron and I spit steel to the crowd
Magnetic attraction don't repel
I attract retail, underground rebel
Dilated Peoples: the few, the proud, the brave
Nice in the studio and +Live On Stage+
Drop so many bars I leave the beat in a cage
Some are courageous, some afraid to turn the page
Rappers stacking rhymes, you can take a quick look
And animate my lyric sheets like a flip book
Thoughts in effect it all starts with a sketch
Snapshots, motion pictures and special effects
Stretch the game out, expand the nation
This is verbal anime graphic animation
"I know you would see it our way because we explained it very fully"
"This is verbal anime" Iridescence
"I'm not gonna get neutralized but few except what I said"
"This is verbal anime graphic animation" Iridescence
The beginning of the lyrics is a conversation between two individuals, discussing their intentions for the encounter. They agree to dispense with formalities and get down to business. The song then proceeds to discuss the beauty of anime and manga, specifically mentioning popular anime franchises such as Ghost in the Shell and Ninja Scrolls. Rakaa Iriscience then talks about the importance of the hip-hop community and the impact it has on society. He emphasizes the significance of collaborating with artists and expanding one's reach to the broader society. The song ends with a repeated emphasis on its title, "Verbal Anime."
There is an underlying message in the song of creativity and collaboration. The song emphasizes the importance of not being afraid to express oneself creatively and to collaborate with artists to gain exposure to a more significant audience. The reference to anime reflects the creativity that this media form can inspire.
Line by Line Meaning
Like, uh, this is your lucky day, see
You're in luck because I'm going to explain why you should pay attention
I will uh like, you know, fill you in how come
I'm going to give you all the details you're missing
Suppose you like didn't, uh
run up to a couple of sweet guy like us
Heavens no!
Imagine if you hadn't come across cool guys like us, that would be terrible
Oh yeah well we wouldn't want that to happen
We definitely wouldn't want to miss out on this opportunity
So I tell you what we're gonna do
Oh let's just dispense with formalities
And uh, get down to like business
Let's skip the small talk and get straight to business
This is verbal anime, graphic animation
This is an expressive form of storytelling, vivid and animated
I've seen ghosts in the shell, ninja scrolls, and a curer
But the illest character I've seen was in the mirror
I've watched some amazing anime shows, but the coolest character I know is myself
Open up the world, people lend me an ear
It's a family affair and let me make that clear
Listen up, everyone! My team is like family, and we're here to take over
Raaka, I keep my propaganda proper
In circles I'm high, swing blades like helicopters
In this stage of my life I choose to develop shock words
While cats look lost without the teleprompters
I'm Rakaa, and I use persuasive language effectively. I'm agile in both mind and body, and I say things that cut deep - not shallow words like those who rely on teleprompters
Federado tour duty, medal of honor
Since life is a battle your best bet is betting on it
Check the conference, we on stage with weapons on us
Microphones, straight Robin Hoods, its economics
I'm a soldier, and I fight for my country, getting recognized for my heroic efforts. Life is a constant fight, so you might as well bet on your success. We're ready to perform with our microphones like Robin Hood, taking from the rich to give to the poor
Yes yes, it all starts with a sketch
Snapshots, motion pictures and special effects
We stretch the game out, we expand the nation
And this is verbal anime graphic animation
We're creative, and every great idea starts with a simple design. We use visual communication, enhance the imagination of the public, expanding our territory - this is our style of storytelling
Funk imagination
Come to illustration
Then we bring pictures to life
We call it animation
We take our funky ideas, bring them to life through illustration, and transform them into reality - this is our style of animation
You got to know the time like the grand verbalizer
It's time, Iriscience with The Herbaliser
A light this bright might burn through your visor
I know you want to squint, but, open your eyes up!
You need to pay attention to the timing like a great speaker. It's my turn now, and my brightness may overwhelm you, but don't look away from what I have to say
I jump up and let the earth spin round
And don't come down 'til I'm floating over your town
Nothing to prove, making the people move
Whether double-decker bus, taxi or the tube
I'm free-spirited, spinning around the world, never stopping until I'm hovering above your town. I don't need to prove myself - I just get the people moving, no matter how they're traveling
Mind the cap, we did crime now we climb the map
Check how I spit rhyme to rap
Yes yes, it all starts with a sketch
Snapshots, motion pictures and special effects
We stretch the game out, expand the nation
This is verbal anime graphic animation
Oh, Herbaliser, U.K, CA, LA, all day
Watch out for our group, we started from the bottom and now we're making moves all over the world. Listen to me spit hot rhymes - reminding you again that every idea starts with a sketch. We are creative and focused on storytelling through animation - this is our brand. And big shout-out to The Herbaliser, UK, CA, and LA.
I trade money at the Combio, dollars for pounds
Massacre, musical murder I'm killing your sound!
But hardly softly, how's that feel to you now?
I chew raw iron and I spit steel to the crowd
I exchange currency at the Combio, switching dollar for pounds. Musically, I execute destruction like a massacre, radically changing the scene. Powerfully, I admonish the weak, showing my metal teeth and spitting steel-like venom to the crowd
Magnetic attraction don't repel
I attract retail, underground rebel
Dilated Peoples: the few, the proud, the brave
Nice in the studio and +Live On Stage+
Drop so many bars I leave the beat in a cage
Some are courageous, some afraid to turn the page
Rappers stacking rhymes, you can take a quick look
And animate my lyric sheets like a flip book
Thoughts in effect it all starts with a sketch
Snapshots, motion pictures and special effects
Stretch the game out, expand the nation
This is verbal anime graphic animation
I have the power of attraction, drawing customers and being an underground rebel. As one of the Dilated Peoples, we're a few, proud, and brave warriors. We sound good in the studio and even better on stage. I'm so lyrical, I dominate the beat to pieces. Some are fearless, some fear what's next. Other rappers rhyme so much, you can flip through a quick series and create an animation. My thoughts are powerful and creative - always starting with a sketch - and I use motion, pictures, special effects, narrative lines to grow the business - this is our style of anime storytelling
"I know you would see it our way because we explained it very fully"
"This is verbal anime" Iridescence
"I'm not gonna get neutralized but few except what I said"
"This is verbal anime graphic animation" Iridescence
I know we've been comprehensive in what we've shared, so you should see our way of storytelling. This is verbal anime, which is what we pride ourselves on. I won't be silenced since few accept my unique perspective, but this is verbal anime graphic animation - the written word brought to life
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: "" TAYLOR, DAVID JAKE HAMILTON WHERRY, OLIVER LAURENCE TRATTLES
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