McLay first began posting songs to chipmusic community 8bitcollective in 2006, and later released his debut EP, Pamplemousse, on Pause on October 28, 2009. Written and recorded while still in high school, the EP was warmly received and praised by many of the chipmusic community’s most well-known members. Its follow-up, Computer Savvy, was released by 8bitpeoples a year and a half later on May 31, 2011. The EP contained reworked versions of older 8bitcollective songs alongside new material, and heavily expanded upon and refined Pamplemousse's sonic palette.
A third EP, The World's Smallest Violin, followed on August 18, 2012, and marked a massive shift in sound for the project. It featured a lesser emphasis on chiptune elements and a greater focus on McLay's vocals and lyricism, and eschewed his past reggae and ska influences entirely in favor of a more delicately-arranged, ‘60s pop-inspired sound. McLay's first full-length, entitled Mighty Social Lion, was similarly self-released on August 10, 2013. It expanded upon TWSV's sound with more intricate arrangements, psychedelic textures, and the inclusion of live drums. The LP was preceded by a single, “Congratulations/I Love You More,” and accompanied by a mini-EP exclusive to CD pre-orders, Old World Monkey.
In the final months of 2013, the project put out a few more releases, all of which featured little to no chiptune elements. A split EP with Squiggly Lines, the project of McLay's brother Rob, was released on November 7, and the “Lost Bay/Cabin Fever” single—comprised of two tracks originally released via Weekly Treats at the end of August—was put out in early December. On December 31, with almost no advance notice, McLay released his fourth EP, Get Some Sun. Clocking in at a few seconds shorter than Pamplemousse, the release was his shortest EP yet; it was also his most blatantly experimental work to date, featuring heavy usage of sampling, ambient effects, and lo-fi recording techniques.
In addition to all of his main albums, McLay has also put out three mini-EPs written entirely in 48 hours via the ChipMusic.org forums (48 Hour EP Vols. 1, 2, and 3); scored a short film (Xinyue Yam and The Mystery Level Original Soundtrack); released an EP comprised entirely of cover songs (Smothered With Covers Vol. 1); put out a single on on Metrodub (“Footsteps / The Shrine”); and contributed to various compilations (Including Pause’s Sea of Ice, Chiptunes = WIN's Expansion Pack, several CalmDownKidder Records releases, and 8bitpeoples’ Reformat: A Tribute to Bit Shifter’s Information Chase).
BE MY BABY
The J. Arthur Keenes Band Lyrics
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My love for you will never end (will never end)
You'll always be a part of me
As long as time keeps on passing by (passing by)
You'll always be my baby boy
My love for you will never end (will never end)
As long as time keeps on passing by (passing by)
You'll always be my baby boy
Yo, ten, ten, she decide she gorgeous
Flawless, why I gotta step with caution?
Move fast when I set things forward
Why you gotta make shit awkward always?
We tell lies and we might tell porkies
That's why she bust her court case
She's mine always, can't let a good thing slip
Way she's pissed, I'ma bite my lip
She's mine, I ain't gonna lie, bro, she go anywhere I go
That girl know she's psycho, she wanna go through my phone
I got my eyes on her, those lies don't work
When you gonna learn that I write those words?
These two lots, I can beat you lot
And I miss her but man have been and gone
My love for you will never end (will never end)
You'll always be a part of me
As long as time keeps on passing by (passing by)
You'll always be my baby boy
My love for you will never end (will never end)
You'll always be a part of me
As long as time keeps on passing by (passing by)
You'll always be my baby boy
Yo, ten, ten, she a star, she's dangerous
Fuck mind games, I don't wanna play with her
Why so serious, what's with the attitude?
I don't wanna start shit, I ain't even mad at you
You be on my case when you're over there
Out there and you caught my mess
I loved your toxic ways when you call me names
But you tell me cheers but I stayed the same
Yo, me and you, girl, can live the high life
Let's jump on a flight tonight
Yo, fuck that, we can even wine and dine
Fly to mine, let's have a drink and vibe
Short-tempered but she know it and got a spare room, go in
She watched my babies growin', pull up in a two-seater
She wants the D, I can see through her
My love for you will never end (will never end)
You'll always be a part of me
As long as time keeps on passing by (passing by)
You'll always be my baby boy
My love for you will never end (will never end)
You'll always be a part of me
As long as time keeps on passing by (passing by)
You'll always be my baby boy
Yo, she's mine, she makes me feel right
She's from these sides, B-5
Might pull up in a X-5, you know what it gets like
Fuck what your ex like
Pull up on her like, what's happenin'? I'm back again
I just wanna pattern it, let's chat and shit
Yo, I don't wanna take things slow
I just wanna take control when make you moan
Yo, she's my best friend, she's mine
Pretty brown eyes, gotta make her mine
Don't waste no time, I'm down for it
If she's down, I'm down for it
I'm a dog like Molly, smoke like Marley
I come to party and fuck these Barbies
Yo, three bad B's in the back seat chillin'
Bradford boys still winnin'
My love for you will never end (will never end)
You'll always be a part of me
As long as time keeps on passing by (passing by)
You'll always be my baby boy
My love for you will never end (will never end)
You'll always be a part of me
As long as time keeps on passing by (passing by)
You'll always be my baby boy
The J. Arthur Keenes Band's song "Be My Baby" appears to be about a toxic relationship with drugs, with the singer comparing their relationship to that of a hustler and a fiend. The singer is seemingly addicted to a substance and relies on their dealer, referred to as the "hustla," to provide them with their fix. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to do almost anything to get access to the substance, describing their addiction as a kind of fatal love that they can't resist. This addiction has become all-consuming for the singer, leaving them craving a fix even when they know it's not in their best interest.
The chorus of the song encapsulates the singer's dependence on the hustler. They ask the hustler to "be my hustla," saying that they could be the dealer's "fiend." The singer compares their addiction to "a cup of codeine," which they lean on like a crutch. They plead with the hustler to provide them with the "good shit" they crave, unable to tolerate the thought of withdrawal. The repetition of "hustla, hustla, hustla" in the chorus reinforces the relationship of dependence between the two characters, suggesting that the singer is caught in a cycle they can't break free from.
In the verses of the song, the singer is more explicit about their drug use. They describe their dealer as someone who "knows the game," and they seem to be in awe of this person's ability to provide them with what they need. The singer appears to be aware of the risks associated with using drugs, but they are unable to resist the lure of the "hit" that they crave. They describe being "hooked" on the substance and unable to resist the urge to seek it out. The mention of "12 steps" in the final verse suggests that the singer may be trying to break free of their addiction and get help, but it's unclear whether they will be successful.
Overall, "Be My Baby" offers a bleak portrait of addiction and dependency, showing how someone can become trapped in a cycle of self-destruction. The song's lyrics are raw and honest, drawing attention to the dangers of substance abuse and the need for support and compassion for those struggling with addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
You could be my hustla
You have what I want and I need you to provide it for me
I could be your fiend
I am addicted to what you can give me
Girl you make me lean like a cup of codeine
You bring me to my highest point of pleasure, like a cup of codeine would for someone who is addicted
Give me that good shit when I call you
Provide me with the purest form of what you have when I ask for it
Baby cause I just can't face withdrawals
I am so addicted to what you give me that I cannot handle the pain of going without it
Be my hustla, hustla, hustla, Shawty won't you be my hustla, hustla, hustla
I am pleading with you to be the one who provides me with what I need
Shorty she know the game
She understands how the relationship works
She said she love the chase
She enjoys the process of providing what I need
Im trying hard to bag her, but she love the wait
I am working to get what I need from her, but she enjoys making me wait for it
Never half, she rather give in wholes
She wants to provide the purest form of what she has to offer
Please part'on my French, but she give me good blow
I apologize for my language, but she provides me with amazing quality of what I need
In return I give her dough
I provide her with money in exchange for what I need from her
When she see me give n go
When she sees that I have what she needs, she takes it and goes
Other dealers give me out, But for me she gives me mo'
She provides me with more of what I need compared to other dealers
Cause its never stepped or cut up or chopped down
What she provides is not diluted or cut with other substances
But to get it is a risk, I can't get locked down
Acquiring what I need is dangerous as I could get caught and go to jail
Since the hit so good, I'm left fieding for a fix
Since what she provides is so amazing, I am left wanting more
Heard she got some new shit, So I gotta move quick
I heard she has something new and I need to act fast to get it
She's like, You're dealing with a mind of a hustla
She tells me that I am working with someone who knows how to provide what I need
I'm like, Fine I'm your #1 customer
I am proud to be her best and most frequent customer
Look, I love the way she flips it
I admire the way she provides what I need
She loves to cook it up
She enjoys making what I need
No need to look around town, her shit is good enough
I don't need to go to other dealers because what she provides is high quality
She takes me to, places I've never been
She provides me with an experience that I have never had before
She is my heroine, get me high like heroin, love
She is my addiction, providing me with the same high as heroin, but in a loving way
Forgive me for my sins
I apologize for what I am doing as it is morally wrong
I just keep giving in
I keep going back for more even though I know it's not good for me
To what I call fatal love
It is an addiction that I know could end up hurting me in the end
Caught up by the way of drugs
I am trapped in this addiction to what she provides
Some don't get it
Some people don't understand what I am going through
It's so addictive
What she provides is so powerful that it is addicting
This relationship, so vindictive
This addiction is harmful and malicious
First I love it, then I hate it when it's gone
I enjoy the feeling it gives me at first, but hate the feeling when it's over
Can't settle for no dirt
I cannot accept a lesser quality of what she provides
I need it in its purest form
I require the highest quality of what she provides
To perform
I need what she provides in order to function
I'm searching for my hustla, And in return Shawty I can be your customer
I am looking for someone who can provide me with what I need and in exchange, I can be their best customer
I can't let this addiction get the best of me (oh noo)
I cannot allow this addiction to take control of my life
Physically, she's taking me to ecstasy
What she provides brings me to a state of euphoria
My highest point is taking away every breath
The experience she provides is so intense that it takes my breath away
To the point of no return Til' there ain't nothing left
The addiction has taken hold of me completely to the point where I have nothing else left
What's next? 12 steps
I need to go through a 12-step program to get rid of my addiction
Since the bond we had Provide me with the proof that I belong in rehab
The strong relationship I have with what she provides is proof that I need to go to rehab
Cold sweats
I am experiencing withdrawal symptoms
Night and day I just can't relax
I am constantly thinking about what she provides and cannot relax without it
Breath in, breath out Relax
I need to calm down and focus on my breathing to try to relax
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Abdul Bello, Cherise Roberts, Dion Howell, Gareth Kelly, John Horsley, Jonathan Kirk, Kane Welsh, Michael Brown, Michael Mugisha, Nadia Shepherd, Samuel Robinson, Temi Aisida
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