The small mountain town of Kingsport, Tennessee is not known for its rock bands—not yet, anyway. Years from now, rock trio The P.I.T.S. will look back down the road to Kingsport and think, “That’s where it started.”
It started with two kids—Luke Peace and Chris Bryant—a drum set, a guitar, and an amp. After blowing the doors off the John Sevier Middle School Auditorium with impeccable grunge, punk and surf-rock covers at a talent show in their seventh grade year, the boys knew they had something special--something worth evolving, working and fighting for.
Nearly ten years (and several bassists) later, The P.I.T.S. have amassed a sizable repertoire of over one hundred original songs, have performed with up-and-coming stars Gibson and Bishop of Rise Phoenix Rise, and received the award for Most Original Band in the Cookeville, TN annual Battle of the Bands in 2006.
The P.I.T.S.' signature style mixes shades of grunge, hard alternative and indie rock, and even a hint of psychedelia among dark grooves on certain songs, paying tribute to some of the most unique bands of the past two decades while retaining an uncanny individual flair and identity, an identity a decade in the making, centered around the seemingly cosmically linked Peace and Bryant.
Luke Peace's lyrics are introspective masterpieces, perfectly capturing the feelings of isolation, disenchantment and melancholy that often plague today's generation. Never political, never caddy or overly emotional, Peace is sometimes frank, sometimes dizzyingly cryptic, but always right on target. His intense, spaced-out vocal style recalls Thom Yorke and Billy Corgan and serves as the perfect vehicle for The P.I.T.S.' message.
Chris Bryant's drumming brings to mind that of Dave Grohl, Murph of Dinosaur Jr., and Jimmy Chamberlain of the Smashing Pumpkins--heavy-hitting, rapid-fire, entering every hole the melody might leave with explosive fills that don't dominate, but do what a drum part should--provide the perfectly incendiary punctuation to each song he plays on.
After honing their writing and performing skills for nearly a decade, The P.I.T.S. are ready to break out of their small town and show this country what rock and roll really is—pounding drums, growling guitars, thumping basses, and soaring vocals.
Their live shows take audiences on a rollercoaster ride from rock to ruin and back again. It’s time for the rest of the world to get on board.
Smokin
The P.I.T.S. Lyrics
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Gangsta.. you know
Huh, gangsta, see'mon, hehe
Uhh.. got my nigga Vin Diesel in the house, why'know
Number one movie in the country and all that
Haha! Yo..
[Chorus: Ja Rule]
Come on get high with us (NIGGA!)
Come on and ride with us (BITCHES!)
'Cause, we're.. nuttin but some gangsters (YO!) smokin and ridin (YO!)
Come on get high with us (C'MON NIGGAZ!)
Come on and ride with us (YO!)
[Ja Rule]
Hey baby; see'mon and hop in my fo'-three-oh, S-E
And let's see, how quick you fall victim to this G
I'm a gangsta BITCH, a mack like Goldie
But I never let the strength of this money control money
Niggaz is somethin like pimps, the Rule is an O.G.
I make three G's a day, thirty-three a week
And my hoes hardly speak - they smoke while they ride
Just, blowin the driver, when I'm one car behind ya
(Nuttin but some gangsters) on Daytons and lowriders
And three-wheel motion, bumpin Tha Eastsidaz
I love Cali-for-ni-ay, on a hot day
Where the green is wetter, and the head is even better
(So get high tonight.. and if you rollin like I'm rollin
You ridin right.. and if she fuckin with them gangstas
Ain't nuttin nice.. and if you knowin what I'm knowin
Then live your life.. cause, we're..)
[Chorus]
(Cause, we're..)
[0-1]
(Nuttin but some gangsters..) Ridin by in them big trucks
Chrome wheels spinnin and killin niggaz with big bucks
See baby I came up, from bein a thug
From a nigga sellin them drugs on the corner throwin up slugs
(Show me love!) All of why'all biches want to ride with us
(Mask and gloves!) Up when it's time to fuck bitches
(Wanna be loved!) All you get is hard dick off the drugs
(Pass the bud!) Yo bitch I ain't seen none of that dub
But give me that Remi, a half a bottle already in me
I cop a ounce, from one stizzy, and smoke 'til I'm dizzy
Who ridin with me? Both of why'all bitches slide right in
Just me, you, and your friend - I'll be fuckin why'all 'til the mornin
See'mon, I love bitches with thongs on, that love to get it on
With gangsters, leavin they pussies warm
'til like four in the mornin, baby girl, I'm gone
Hop in the 6, devour your lawn BITCH, cause we're
[Chorus]
(Cause, we're..)
[Jodie Mack]
(Nuttin but some gangsters..) Holla!
And if you, bout the dollars then pop your collars
'Cause we ain't nuttin but some gangsters, nigga smokin and ridin
Who put it down for real, got this dough multiplyin
Straight, livin it up and fuckin with thugs
That push trucks that's sittin on dubs, not givin a fuck
Why'all niggaz know me, Chris Black slash the O.G.
So please believe I'm gangsta I control these streets
[Ja Rule]
Yo, nobody leaves nobody breathes until I enter the party
And ease up in a 550 Medina Ferrari
Pull in handicapped parkin, hop out with the lock in
And wink at the hoes while I walk in
Who's ridin and smokin tonight with players
And I ain't talkin bout them niggaz with them Marvin gators
I'm talkin bout them niggaz all up in fronts and gauges
And runnin up in spots and blazin, we call them gangsters, yo!
[Chorus]
[Outro: Ja Rule]
Cause, we're.. nuttin but some gangsters, smokin and ridin
Come on get high with us
Come on and ride with us
Cause, we're.. nuttin but some gangsters.. smokin and ridin
Come on get high with us
Come on and ride with us
Cause, we're.. nuttin but some gangsters
The P.I.T.S.'s song "Smokin" features Ja Rule, Vin Diesel, and Jodie Mack. The song is all about living the gangster lifestyle, with lyrics that paint a picture of smoking, driving around in cars while accompanied by women and enjoying themselves. Furthermore, the song seems to be appealing to the listener - inviting them to join and party with the gang. Ja Rule's lyrics talk about his life as a gangster, where he earns a lot of money and has women with him who smoke and ride with him. He also talks about his love for California and the pleasures that the state provides.
The chorus of the song invites the listeners to party and smoke with the gangsters, who are riding in lowriders and bumping music from the Eastsidaz. The verses are contributed by Ja Rule and other members of the P.I.T.S., who detail their thug life, their rise to power, and their disregard for the law.
Overall, the lyrics of "Smokin" shed light on the gangster lifestyle and offer an invitation to enjoy it. The song does not glorify the lifestyle, but it does not condemn it, either. It presents the life's pleasures and dangers, inviting the listener to make their choice.
Line by Line Meaning
Nuttin but some gangsters, smokin and ridin (YO!)
We are just a group of gangsters smoking and driving around
Come on get high with us (NIGGA!)
Join us in smoking weed
Come on and ride with us (BITCHES!)
Get in the car and ride with us
'Cause, we're.. nuttin but some gangsters (YO!) smokin and ridin (YO!)
We are a group of gangsters who like to smoke and drive
Hey baby; see'mon and hop in my fo'-three-oh, S-E
Come on and get in my 430 SE
I'm a gangsta BITCH, a mack like Goldie
I am a gangster and a pimp like Goldie
But I never let the strength of this money control money
I never let the power of money control me
Niggaz is somethin like pimps, the Rule is an O.G.
Other guys are like pimps, but I am an original gangster
(Nuttin but some gangsters) on Daytons and lowriders
We are gangsters and we drive Dayton and lowrider cars
I love Cali-for-ni-ay, on a hot day
I love California, especially on a hot day
Where the green is wetter, and the head is even better
Where the weed is better, and the oral sex is even better
(So get high tonight.. and if you rollin like I'm rollin
Let's get high tonight, and if you are driving like me
You ridin right.. and if she fuckin with them gangstas
You are driving correctly, and if she is with gangsters
Ain't nuttin nice.. and if you knowin what I'm knowin
It's not very pleasant, and if you know what I know
Then live your life.. cause, we're..
Then live your life, because we are gangsters
(Nuttin but some gangsters..) Ridin by in them big trucks
We are just gangsters riding around in big trucks
(Show me love!) All of why'all biches want to ride with us
All of you girls want to ride with us
(Mask and gloves!) Up when it's time to fuck bitches
Wear a mask and gloves when hooking up with girls
(Wanna be loved!) All you get is hard dick off the drugs
All you get is a hard penis from the drugs
(Pass the bud!) Yo bitch I ain't seen none of that dub
Pass me the weed, I haven't seen any of that dub
I cop a ounce, from one stizzy, and smoke 'til I'm dizzy
I buy an ounce from one dealer, and smoke until I am dizzy
Who's ridin and smokin tonight with players
Who is riding and smoking tonight with us
And I ain't talkin bout them niggaz with them Marvin gators
And I am not talking about guys wearing Marvin gators
Chris Black slash the O.G.
I am Chris Black, also known as the original gangster
So please believe I'm gangsta I control these streets
Believe that I am a gangster, as I control the streets
And wink at the hoes while I walk in
I wink at the girls as I walk in
Who's ridin and smokin tonight with players
Who is riding and smoking tonight with us
We are a group of gangsters who like to smoke and drive
We are a group of gangsters who enjoy smoking weed while driving
Come on get high with us
Come and smoke weed with us
Come on and ride with us
Come and ride with us
Lyrics © Roba Music, Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: MARCUS VEST, JEFFREY ATKINS, IRVING LORENZO, OTHA MILLER, CHRIS BRISTOLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Honey Bunny
Absolutely fantastic, mesmerizing album ! this is what jazz is all about: freedom + melody + improvisation all in one ! Makes you wanna dance
照井秀明
最高の臨場感です。すばらしい音楽をいつもありがとうございます！
Kuya Kevs
Fantastic set!
Riccardo Musiu
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Jonathan Hill
Nice rarity! Love the Steps Ahead family tree.
AshWosh ToshPosh
80年代のあの熱気、あの頃の雰囲気が読みがてってきます。若かったし、あの頃は将来に不安などこれっぽちもなかった。
Enrico Marconi
仰るとおり！ それは別の世界でした...
DrJPBake
Thanks for sharing!!!
Christopher Alleman
TP, set up a Patreon or something. Would love to compensate you in some way for all the good you've done with this channel.
Shodan
By any means keep doing what you are doing! You bring the spice of life.