1) The Longshots are a 4-… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 3 bands with this name:
1) The Longshots are a 4-piece garage rock n' roll band from Ft. Worth, Texas. Comprising of 4 lead writers & 3 lead singers. Joey Gorman-gtr/vox, Alex Zobel-lead gtr/vox, Jake Paleschic-bass/vox, with Kris Luther on drums/vox. Luther, Gorman, & Paleschic all grew up within the north Texas area. Zobel grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico and found himself in Texas chasing the American dream. Gorman & Paleschic did not begin writing music together until they were formally introduced to eachother when moving into the same household/commune of sorts in Nashville, TN in 2010. Back in Ft. Worth, Zobel & Luther had already started the band “The Hanna Barbarians” where Luther actually plays lead guitar. After Gorman and Paleschic moved back home from Tennessee and after various writing/jam sessions in late 2011/early 2012, the combination/chemistry was undeniable/inevitable… result: Longshots. The sound is directly influenced by the founders of what is instinctively known as "Rock n' Roll"...everyone from Chuck Berry, Little Richard to Johnny Thunders and The Flamin' Groovies. Mixing this American counter culture roots music with the current wave of Black Lips/Strange Boys/FIDLAR infused Garage/proto-punk...the boys have come to labeling their energetic, instantly gratifying sound as "Junk Rock". (as in “junk food”…not strictly junkie music)
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2) The Longshots is a 6-piece ska band from Eugene, OR who want nothing more than to make heads nod and butts shake. Coming together in 2008, the line-up has seen a few changes over the years but still strives to bring a party atmosphere influenced by funk, R&B, jazz, and punk rock, all while rooted in a sound that encompasses the many styles of reggae, rock steady, 2 tone, dub, and 3rd wave.
Members: Shane Connor, Eric Johnson, Tom Wade, Blake Hoshibata, Justin Canfield, Ben Hampton
Frequent guests: Ben Ciazza, Sam Hunt, Jason Oppat
http://www.reverbnation.com/thelongshotsska
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3) The Longshots Leeds, UK - SY PINKEYE - This baby-faced guitar wielding whirlwind is the frontman, guitarist, lead vocalist and mastermind behind The Longshots. 5' 8'' of adrenaline overdosed attitude that could easily be the bastard child of any 70's Punk Icon. Energetic, enthralling and fueled on alcohol alone, he not so much plays his guitar but wrestles it into submission while furiously spinning, spitting, gurning and grinning his way through each and every show.
DEANY DEAN - They say that he was cloned in a laboratory using advanced gene-splicing techniques. That scientists tried to create the perfect percussionist. Half drummer, half genius, a miracle of genetics that would be made possible using D.N.A from Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawkins and Animal from the Muppets. Although the experiment failed something else was created. An Abomination, A Jekyll and Hyde, a Rock & Roll Frankenstein that by day works in a top secret lab, but by night plays the drums, drinks and drools.
NIJ - Easily mistaken for the missing link between man and ape, this Neanderthal is bassist and personal security for The Longshots. With an estimated I.Q of 40 his sub-normal intelligence makes him an ideal candidate for the job. So far Nij has proved to be almost unstoppable, after being stabbed, burned, beaten, run over and the cause of many traffic accidents, somehow this evolutionary throwback manages to keep on going. His pastimes aside from playing bass are knuckle dragging and clubbing, literally.
Summer 2002 in the sleepy town of Leeds, West Yorkshire. The Longshots formed and made a pact to inseminate peoples ears with their unique brand of Punk Injected Rock'n'Roll.
www.thelongshots.co.uk
www.myspace.com/thelongshotsuk
It's All Over
The Longshots Lyrics
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So-so-so-so many hated we assimilated and eradicated
Man I'm glad I made it
From being posted in position
We stood and listen
To mad rappers grown men cater to children
So-so-stop resisting we better not bitter got bigger
For block niggaz could see the bigger picture
With infinite lyrical original rhetoric intricate subject and predicate
Handle the matter so delicate can I kick it
From projects to houses with picket fences uncensored
Can we name another rhymer who can get it poppin proper
Without bullet wounds or diss record drama
But I'm a innovator ain't too many greater when pen hits the paper
Point is taken through eardrum then cerebellum
Fillin your melon with words until you can't believe what you heard
Brother you heard?
We longshots came up from the curb
[Rock Shabazz:]
I disregard layman's terms
And create your favorite words
You Solomon niggaz can speak to the birds
In battles I'm King Herod, I'll serve a nigga
With words that's sicker than germs and Hitler
It burns, you learn I'm Ali with the pen (the greatest)
My verbal rope-a-dope'll choke the Pope
Rush the Vatican with Native American folks
Rock Lumumba, Rock Nkrumah, Rock Guevarra
Crayon's Castro
To the Chinese I'm Mao Tse-Tung
Rappers with red books inside their palms
Bite my style while I read the Qur'an
[HOOK: Rock Shabazz]
I'm the rap Holden Caulfield, on or off field I'm a soldier
In the trenches, in the benches in your projects
I'm a soldier
Shroud of Turin bandanas, banana-clip hammers
Rushin your place, I'll lace your Jesus piece's face
Ice grillin me, I'll set flames to your face
Die with your click on the way
I laugh
Sword of Damocles swings above
Heads of commercial thugs
Sands through the hourglass, showers blast
We bust dragons, kidnapping Bush
Throw him off a building, land in front of children
Every afternoon at three
I strangle white girls by MTV
Hanging with chickenheads and thieves like Ronald McDonalds
Make Molotov cocktails with Armadale bottles and Gucci cloth
After I rhyme, girls wipe they coochies off
[Crayon:]
I'm the general
Godz pulling your rank
You just an insect under my tank
Wrote all my rhymes in poisonous ink
83 more in my memory bank
Look at you fake, fraudulent fucks
Claming you bust but really you run
Head severed from the lead out of my pump
Fellas feel froggy get ready to jump
Rhyme of the month took a matter of minutes
Formulate sentences to carry the rythmn
From circuits circulating, cowards perpetrating
I'm not spittin rhymes im regurgitating
[HOOK]
[Crayon:]
Which way will you have it, pen or the cannon
We got the sickest tandem brewin (bruin)
Since Charles and Eddie O'Bannon ruined Kansas run at the championship
Evangilists consider me Jesus of Nazareth
But that's a stretch I'm more like Moses
Rap explosive
Brief your soldiers it's all over
[Rock Shabazz:]
I ran with housing crooks
Who each read a thousand books
A savage, hang with animals call me Christopher Robbin
Stick 'em and rob 'em
Yes we a problem
Like Oedipus, niggaz is motherfuckas
Frauds and bustas, y'all some suckas begone
Justice pass the mic to Crayon
[Crayon:]
This is hunger music Hallelujah we made it
While back on the block they all stuck to the pavement
Death and depression of many lessons
Blood of my brethren meeting up in heaven
I feel the end is nearer every second
Ignore the streets it's only me I'm repping
So i'm defined a Longshot
To survive with the odds that are pitting against us
[Rock Shabazz:]
This world's coming to an end
I gotta repent for my sins
This earth is corrupt
The death, disease, the gangs, the guns
The crack, the coke the liquor the blunts
The misconceptions the lies
Excuses, the shootings the prostitution
The prisons the fame
Thugs, checks and slugs
Sex and War, gotta repent before
[HOOK]
The lyrics of The Longshots' song "It's All Over" showcase the insightful and critical perspectives of Crayon and Rock Shabazz, two rappers who have risen from being unknown artists to become a formidable force in the rap industry. The song is characterized by powerful and thought-provoking lyrics, which discuss issues such as social injustice, corruption, and the struggle for survival in a world full of chaos and turmoil. The duo challenges the norms of mainstream rap by presenting an alternative narrative that is less materialistic and more focused on the social and political realities of the world.
Throughout the song, Crayon and Rock Shabazz showcase their unique lyrical styles, which are characterized by sharp wordplay, complex rhymes, and vivid imagery. They use metaphors and allusions to historical figures such as Mao Tse-Tung and King Herod, to highlight the power of words and their ability to shape the world. The song also features a catchy hook, which serves as a rallying cry for the dispossessed youth living in urban communities.
Overall, "It's All Over" is a song that is both provocative and inspiring, as it challenges listeners to think critically about the issues affecting their communities, while also offering hope and encouragement to those who are struggling to survive.
Line by Line Meaning
So-so-so-so many hated we assimilated and eradicated
We faced a lot of hate, but we adapted and overcame it.
Man I'm glad I made it
I'm grateful for my success despite the challenges.
From being posted in position
From being in a difficult place.
We stood and listen
We stayed committed and attentive.
To mad rappers grown men cater to children
To rappers who cater their music to a juvenile audience.
So-so-stop resisting we better not bitter got bigger
We stopped resisting and got better despite any bitterness.
For block niggaz could see the bigger picture
For people in our community could understand our larger goals.
My meta-meta-morphosis took over label and branch offices torching it
I underwent a transformation that allowed me to take control of the music industry's operations.
With infinite lyrical original rhetoric intricate subject and predicate
With complex, creative lyrics that showcase my mastery of language.
Handle the matter so delicate can I kick it
I handle sensitive topics with care and skill.
From projects to houses with picket fences uncensored
We represent all walks of life and don't shy away from difficult topics.
Can we name another rhymer who can get it poppin proper
Can you think of another rapper who can get the crowd going like me?
Without bullet wounds or diss record drama
Without resorting to violence or beef in my music.
But I'm a innovator ain't too many greater when pen hits the paper
I'm a creative force in hip-hop and few can match me.
Point is taken through eardrum then cerebellum
My message resonates on a deep level with my listeners.
Fillin your melon with words until you can't believe what you heard
I blow my listeners away with my lyrics.
Brother you heard?
Do you understand what I'm saying?
We longshots came up from the curb
We came from humble beginnings and made it big.
I disregard layman's terms
I don't speak in basic language.
And create your favorite words
I use language in unique and creative ways.
You Solomon niggaz can speak to the birds
Only the wisest can understand my message.
In battles I'm King Herod, I'll serve a nigga
I dominate in rap battles and defeat my opponents.
With words that's sicker than germs and Hitler
My lyrics are powerful and intense.
It burns, you learn I'm Ali with the pen (the greatest)
My words are like Muhammad Ali's punches - they sting and leave a lasting impact.
My verbal rope-a-dope'll choke the Pope
My words are so powerful they can defeat anyone, even the Pope.
Rush the Vatican with Native American folks
I can rally people of all backgrounds to join me in a powerful statement.
Rock Lumumba, Rock Nkrumah, Rock Guevarra
I'm a revolutionary and I embody the spirits of these influential figures.
Crayon's Castro
I'm like Fidel Castro in terms of my leadership and revolutionary spirit.
To the Chinese I'm Mao Tse-Tung
Even the Chinese recognize my powerful influence.
Rappers with red books inside their palms
My lyrics are like the Little Red Book of Mao, guiding the Revolution.
Bite my style while I read the Qur'an
Even while I'm reading religious texts, I inspire and influence others.
I'm the rap Holden Caulfield, on or off field I'm a soldier
I'm like Holden Caulfield, the artist of The Catcher in the Rye, in that I feel like an outcast but still fight for what I believe in, on and off the stage.
In the trenches, in the benches in your projects
I'm with the people, fighting in the streets and in the music industry.
Shroud of Turin bandanas, banana-clip hammers
My image is like a religious relic and my weapons are powerful.
Rushin your place, I'll lace your Jesus piece's face
I'll attack even the most sacred symbols in my pursuit of justice.
Ice grillin me, I'll set flames to your face
Even if you try to intimidate me, I won't back down and will fight back fiercely.
Die with your click on the way
I'll take you and your crew down with me.
I laugh
I'm fearless and confident in my abilities.
Sword of Damocles swings above
Danger is always present, but I'm not afraid to face it.
Heads of commercial thugs
The music industry can be corrupt and dangerous.
Sands through the hourglass, showers blast
Time is running out and violence is imminent.
We bust dragons, kidnapping Bush
We'll take on even the most powerful and dangerous foes.
Throw him off a building, land in front of children
We'll do whatever it takes to fight back against oppression and injustice.
Every afternoon at three
I'm always ready to fight back and resist.
I strangle white girls by MTV
I won't shy away from tackling the racism and sexism in mainstream media.
Hanging with chickenheads and thieves like Ronald McDonalds
I'm not afraid to associate with the marginalized and criminalized.
Make Molotov cocktails with Armadale bottles and Gucci cloth
We're resourceful and can turn anything into a weapon.
After I rhyme, girls wipe they coochies off
Even the ladies are impressed and turned on by my skills.
Which way will you have it, pen or the cannon
Will you fight back with music or with weapons?
We got the sickest tandem brewin (bruin)
We're a powerful force and our music is unstoppable.
Since Charles and Eddie O'Bannon ruined Kansas run at the championship
We're like famous basketball players who upset the odds and won big.
Evangilists consider me Jesus of Nazareth
Some people view me as a religious or prophetic figure.
But that's a stretch I'm more like Moses
I'm a leader and liberator like Moses.
Rap explosive
My music is powerful and dynamic.
Brief your soldiers it's all over
We're about to make a big announcement - it's time for change.
I ran with housing crooks
I associated with the marginalized and criminalized.
Who each read a thousand books
But we're also intellectual and knowledgeable.
A savage, hang with animals call me Christopher Robbin
We may be seen as rough and untamed, but we still have a sense of whimsy and creativity.
Stick 'em and rob 'em
We're not afraid to use force to get what we need.
Yes we a problem
We're a force to be reckoned with.
Like Oedipus, niggaz is motherfuckas
We're not afraid of taboo subjects and will challenge social norms.
Frauds and bustas, y'all some suckas begone
We won't tolerate phonies - leave us alone.
Justice pass the mic to Crayon
It's time for me to speak out for justice and equality.
This is hunger music Hallelujah we made it
Our music is a product of our struggle, but we've overcome and succeeded.
While back on the block they all stuck to the pavement
While our peers stayed trapped in poverty and violence, we fought for something better.
Death and depression of many lessons
Our hardships have taught us important lessons.
Blood of my brethren meeting up in heaven
Our fallen comrades will be remembered and honored.
I feel the end is nearer every second
We're in a critical moment and time is running out.
Ignore the streets it's only me I'm repping
I'm not just representing myself - I'm representing all those who've struggled and fought for something better.
So i'm defined a Longshot
I embrace my identity as an underdog and fighter for change.
To survive with the odds that are pitting against us
Despite the difficult odds, we'll survive and overcome.
Contributed by Landon E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Funky DL on the beat.