The LOX is a rap group from Yonkers, NY, founded in 1994 by Jadakiss, Style… Read Full Bio ↴The LOX is a rap group from Yonkers, NY, founded in 1994 by Jadakiss, Styles P and Sheek Louch. Discovered by Mary J. Blige, they are signed to Diddy's record label Bad Boy Records and have released two albums on the label, 1998's Money, Power & Respect and 2000's We Are The Streets. In 2001 they changed their name to D-Block and Team Arliss, T. Waters and J-Hood joined the group, but J has since left. They have plans to release their third studio album, New L.O.X. Order sometime in 2009 or 2010.

They ended up leaving Bad Boy over financial disputes with record boss P. Diddy and were snapped up by the DMX-led Ruff Ryders. At that time they released We Are The Streets with the stand-out singles "Wild Out" and "Ryde or Die, Bitch". They expanded their group with the inclusion of new member, Jae Hood, and are now known as D-Block.

For a time, Diddy owned their publishing. They reinstated their beef with him even after performing together at Jay-Z's I Declare War concert; recently, however, Jadakiss and Styles P. appeared on popular NY radio station Hot 97.1 to plead for their publishing rights, a request which was granted.

As individual artists, each member of D-Block has released at least one album. Jadakiss released Kiss The Game Goodbye and Kiss of Death, Sheek Louch, Walk Witt Me and After Taxes, and Styles P., A Gangster and a Gentleman and Time Is Money. Jadakiss, one of the self proclaimed "top five dead or alive", has been the most commercially successful with singles "Knock Yourself Out", "We Gonna Make It", "Put Ya Hands Up", and "Why?"; Styles P. has released "Good Times (I Get High)", "Can you Believe It" featuring Akon, and "My Life" and Sheek Louch "Mighty D-Block (2 Guns Up)" and "Kiss Your Ass Goodbye".

In 2002-2003, Jadakiss and later the rest of The Lox were embroiled in a beef with Roc-a-Fella Records artist Beanie Sigel and the label head, Jay-Z. Today all parties have made peace.

Currently, they have dramatically increased their exposure and popularity and are frequently featured on mixtapes. They are now beefing with G-Unit after 50 Cent dissed Jadakiss for appearing on 50's nemesis, Ja Rule, single, "New York". The feud has grown to encompass both groups. Jadakiss responded to 50's "Piggy Bank" with "Checkmate". 50 came back with "I Run New York" and a video for "Piggybank", which dissed Jadakiss, Nas, Kelis, Fat Joe, *The Game (rapper). Styles and Jada released "Problem Child" directly aimed at 50 Cent. "Kiss Your Ass Goodbye" was released by Sheek Louch and featured Fabolous, Beanie Sigel, The Game and Jadakiss. Lloyd Banks has announced on his upcoming album "Rotton Apple" there will be a diss track aimed at Fat Joe and D-Block named "Death Wish". More recently, D Block went all out on G Unit with the song "Shots Fired," a song whose chorus recommends murdering 50 Cent and G Unit.

Bring It Back
The Lox Lyrics

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Oh
Ay, yo, Swiss
What's up?
I told you, baby, this, the one right here
This is the one
Sheek Louch
Oh my god
Yo, yo, yo, ay, yo

[Chorus x 2]
Ay, yo, y'all n****s want war?
Bring it on, c'mon
Y'all want war with Sheek?
Bring it on, c'mon
Y'all tryin' to stop how I eat?
Bring it on, c'mon
Bring it on, c'mon
Bring it on, c'mon

Yo, how you gon' talk s*** when you soft as pudding
Knowing the work that these real thugs put in
We too legit
Let me hear you rap something 'bout us
I'm a break the hands of the man who wrote your s***
We take minks off backs
Them grimy n****s in clubs that make n****s walk
With them bodyguard cats
I'm glad I'm free
I feel like Harriet Tubman came and got me
From the white man property
It's all glitz and glitter, but no cash you getting
You hear the difference in that s*** that I'm spittin'
Double R
That's street s***, and that's the way it has to be
Myself, Sheek Louch, and I'm still MTV
I can talk about guns
Go out, smack some nuns
Then flip and do a song with country music and s***
Don't ever play LOX for no f***ing retard
'Cause your dough ain't that long that you can't see God
Plus these rap n****s out here respect the god
They know we spit that s***, so they respect our sound
They know how hard a motherf***er is and water that's down
Here, that's that s*** right there
I swear from Yonkers, motherf***er
We'll bust in the air
Ain't nobody killin' clouds over here
Respect us
You bleed how we bleed
We bust how you bust
Yo, Swiss, help me out
Sing this chorus for us
C'mon

[Chorus x 2]

Ay, yo, this here is for them cats that wild nonstop
Can't dance, just play the club and bop
No respect for the law
F*** security, son
'Cause you big; that ain't stopping me from bustin' my gun
It's a fact that fire burns and s*** stink
It's also a fact that your vest only protectin' your chest
You ain't think about your head when you was talkin' that mess
Or this knife
Across your face; scar you for life
Now do you really want to rock that ice?
Heh heh
Do your security really love your life
Or do they just want their check?
You think they gon' take one in the neck
For a n**** with no respect
For his crew
Man, we don't wear half on Chinese food
Slept in the same bed
Same chick gave us head
Brothers, and we ain't gon' stop till we all dead
Ain't s*** gon' change
Just the dough gon' change
F*** a Bentley
I'm good with a rubber-band-colored Range
I empty a clip at you
You send nothing in exchange
Y'all n****s mad soft
No heart, all brains
But what's smart when a dumb-dumb burst your heart?
I'm done now, but first hold up, hold your applause
I got one question to ask y'all: do y'all n****s want war?

[Chorus x 6]

Overall Meaning

The Lox's song Bring It Back is a fierce rap anthem that essentially lays down the challenge on anyone who mistakenly thinks they can cross Sheek Louch and his crew. It's a braggadocious track that oozes confidence and swagger from start to finish. The opening bars of the song set the tone perfectly, with Sheek proclaiming how nobody could dare talk smack about them, especially when they know the work these real thugs put in. He also takes a swipe at fake rappers who have their rhymes ghostwritten by other people, indicating that they're not legitimate artists.

One of the standout features of the song is the chorus, which is repeated six times. It's a simple but catchy hook that encourages the listener to feel the same sense of defiance and determination that the rappers are expressing in their verses. The references to shooting guns and being unafraid of authority figures like security guards help to emphasize the Lox's street credibility, as does the line about sleeping in the same bed with the same woman.

The song also includes a reference to Harriet Tubman, who was an influential abolitionist during the American Civil War. She famously helped many slaves to escape to freedom through a network of secret routes and safe houses known as the Underground Railroad. The line about feeling like she had saved Sheek from the white man's property is a way of saying that he feels empowered and liberated from the oppression and constraints of society.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey, yo, y'all niggas want war?
Are you challenging us to a war?

Bring it on, c'mon
We accept your challenge and we're ready for it.

Y'all want war with Sheek?
Are you specifically targeting Sheek for this war?

Y'all tryin' to stop how I eat?
Are you trying to stop Sheek's success and income?

Yo, how you gon' talk shit when you soft as pudding
How can you talk trash when you're not strong or tough?

Knowing the work that these real thugs put in
Understanding the effort and struggles of real gangsters

We too legit
We are legitimate and authentic in our gangsterism.

Let me hear you rap something 'bout us
I challenge you to rap about us and our gangsterism.

I'm a break the hands of the man who wrote your shit
I'm so tough, I would hurt the person who wrote your lyrics.

We take minks off backs
We forcefully take expensive fur coats from people.

Them grimy niggas in clubs that make niggas walk
Those shady individuals in clubs who make others feel intimidated.

With them bodyguard cats
With their hired bodyguards.

I'm glad I'm free
I'm happy that I'm not imprisoned anymore.

I feel like Harriet Tubman came and got me
I feel like I escaped slavery with the help of Harriet Tubman.

From the white man property
From the jurisdiction and control of white people.

It's all glitz and glitter, but no cash you getting
It may seem flashy and glamorous, but you're not really making any money.

You hear the difference in that shit that I'm spittin'
My lyrics are superior and distinct from others.

Double R
Referring to their record label, Ruff Ryders.

That's street shit, and that's the way it has to be
Their music is raw and authentic street music.

Myself, Sheek Louch, and I'm still MTV
Sheek Louch is still a gangster despite being associated with a mainstream network like MTV.

I can talk about guns
I have the credibility to rap about guns and violence.

Go out, smack some nuns
I'm bold and violent enough to assault nuns.

Then flip and do a song with country music and shit
I have the versatility to make a country song despite my gangster reputation.

Don't ever play LOX for no fucking retard
Don't underestimate our gangster music for anyone.

'Cause your dough ain't that long that you can't see God
Don't think you're invincible just because you have money.

Plus these rap niggas out here respect the god
Other rappers respect our gangster music and reputation.

They know we spit that shit, so they respect our sound
They appreciate our unique and raw music style.

They know how hard a motherfucker is and water that's down
They recognize authenticity and don't appreciate watered-down gangster music.

Hey, yo, this here is for them cats that wild nonstop
This song is dedicated to those who are wild and reckless.

Can't dance, just play the club and bop
They can't dance but they just hang out and move to the music.

No respect for the law
They have no regard for the law or authority.

Fuck security, son
They don't care about security personnel and will do what they want.

'Cause you big; that ain't stopping me from bustin' my gun
Just because you're big doesn't mean I won't shoot you.

It's a fact that fire burns and shit stink
It's a fact that bad things happen.

It's also a fact that your vest only protectin' your chest
Bullet-proof vests only protect certain areas of your body.

You ain't think about your head when you was talkin' that mess
You didn't consider the possibility of getting shot in the head when you were being disrespectful.

Now do you really want to rock that ice?
Do you really want to wear expensive jewelry and risk getting robbed?

Do your security really love your life
Do your bodyguards truly value your life, or are they just doing their job?

Or do they just want their check?
Are your bodyguards only motivated by their paycheck?

You think they gon' take one in the neck
Do you think your bodyguards will be willing to take a bullet for you?

For a nigga with no respect
For someone who doesn't respect authority or the law.

For his crew
For his gang or group of friends.

Man, we don't wear half on Chinese food
We don't waste money on frivolous items like expensive Chinese food.

Slept in the same bed
We have slept in close quarters together.

Same chick gave us head
We have shared intimate experiences with the same woman.

Brothers, and we ain't gon' stop till we all dead
We are like brothers and will continue our gangster lifestyle until death.

Ain't shit gon' change
Our lifestyle and behavior won't change.

Just the dough gon' change
Only the amount of money we have will change.

Fuck a Bentley
We don't care about fancy cars like Bentleys.

I'm good with a rubber-band-colored Range
I am content with a Range Rover that is held together with rubber bands.

I empty a clip at you
I will shoot you repeatedly.

You send nothing in exchange
You won't be able to retaliate or respond in any way.

Y'all niggas mad soft
You guys are weak and soft.

No heart, all brains
You guys think with your heads instead of your hearts.

But what's smart when a dumb-dumb burst your heart?
What good is your intelligence when you are killed by someone who is not intelligent?

I'm done now, but first hold up, hold your applause
I am finished speaking, but please don't applaud yet.

I got one question to ask y'all: do y'all niggas want war?
My only question is whether or not you are challenging us to a war?

Chorus: x6
The chorus is repeated six times throughout the song.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Darrin Dean, Kasseem Dean, Sean Jacobs, Jason Phillips, David Styles

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