The group is perhaps best known for the hit singles "Drop", "Passin' Me By" and "Runnin''", as well as their first album, Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde. Pharcyde continues to tour and record, both collaboratively and in solo projects—the most recent being Hardson's collaborative EP with the award-winning DJ Nu-Mark (of Jurassic 5) released in 2014 on Delicious Vinyl.
Pharcyde group members Slimkid3, Bootie Brown, and Imani met as dancers in the late 1980s and dancing was their main ambition as late as 1990. Around this time, Imani and Slimkid3 were in a group called "As Is" and later a group called the "Play Brothers", whilst Bootie Brown was a backup dancer for Fatlip (Fatlip being the last member to join the group). Bootie Brown recalls that their earlier dancing careers influenced their rapping – "sometimes the way I rap is almost like the way I used to dance". The group met Reggie Andrews, a local high-school music teacher who worked with the Dazz Band and Rick James, and who was a major musical influence on their debut album. The group also met producer J-Swift around this time, as he was Reggie Andrews's "star pupil" according to the book Check the Technique.
Though Humboldt Beginnings is to date the last Pharcyde album, its members have since been keeping busy with various contributions and projects. A compilation of The Pharcyde was released in 2005, titled Sold My Soul: The Remix & Rarity Collection, featuring a number of remixes and rare songs. Former member Fatlip released his solo debut in 2005, titled The Loneliest Punk, and Tre Hardson's second full-length solo album SLIMKID3's Cafe was released on April 4, 2006.
2012 saw the twentieth anniversary of The Pharcyde's debut Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde, and to mark the event Fatlip and SlimKid3 teamed up with the album's producers, J-Swift and L.A. Jay, as well as record label Delicious Vinyl, to play the album in its entirety at a tribute show at The Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles. The performance was intended to be a one-off, but due to overwhelming success and reception, the group began touring the show 'Bizarre Ride Live', and, along with MC K-Natural, working on original music under the moniker The Bizarre Ride. In December of that year, The Pharcyde released the Amerigo Gazaway-produced "Still Got Love (Bizarre Tribe Megamix)" garnering significant praise. 2015 marked the twentieth anniversary of Labcabincalifornia, resulting in a similar tour through Europe and Japan. The group continued touring Europe through 2017.
Otha Fish
The Pharcyde Lyrics
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We was like that, you know
Yeah, and I bet you got laid back
Yeah, I'mma uh, I'm a just sit in here for a couple of hours
Man, don't sweat it, yo, we gonna catch some stuff, dude
Oh no, I'm kinda tired
Nah, we got a basket, we're gonna fill this basket before we go, yo
Alright, bro
It took a second to register up in my branium
My dome, my head, my skull, my cranium
My eyes have had enough, it was time to do some talking
I had to creep through the hound-dogs that were stalking
This slimmy caught me peeping, this means she wasn't sleeping
On who I was, so she crept in like a hawk
In a minute's time, we adjourned to the floor
Ooh, I hit a high note 'cause of the way that she was walking
We got into the groove, I didn't bust no, uh, hip-hop moves
I just kept it nice and smooth
Next thing you know, we got together, word, I thought we'd be forever
Didn't have an umberella, now I'm soaked in stormy weather
Whether two birds of a feather fly or fall it'll be together
Never simping, and leave your love life limp
There'll be no suicide attempts for this slim-trim kid
'Cause you know there's other fish in the sea, that is, in the sea
In the sea that is
(In the sea)
You know there's other fish in the sea that is
(In the sea)
You know there's other fish in the sea that is
(In the sea)
You know there's other fish in the sea that is
I reminisce, try to clear up all the myths
For an imaginary kiss with you again
Not even friends, though I wish that I could mend
Like a tailor and be Olive Oyl's number one sailor
I ams what I am, still I falls like an anvil
She's heavy on the mind sometimes it's more than I can handle
But men aren't supposed to tumble into the den be
Macho, but I hancho like Pancho will give in
Family oriented, but not Oriental
A dame is supposed to claim ya even if you drive a Pinto
A hero is a sandwich, and a Manwich is a meal
A marriage is a paper, are they faking or for real?
What's the deal dabbers? Will you go tumbling after
Your man and take a stand or will you help him roll faster?
The reason why I ask you is because I'm sick of this
Bitch licking drip drip from a niggas benefits
He doesn't even suit ya and he's surely not ya size
I'm surprised that you slept on a heart that's worldwide
And when ya open up ya eyes, babe, my mate, I really wish
That ya don't bruise a limb, as ya swim with other fish in the sea
In the sea that is
(In the sea)
You know there's other fish in the sea that is
(In the sea)
You know there's other fish in the sea that is
(In the sea)
You know there's other fish in the sea that is
Now, if there ain't no mountain high enough
Why ain't you climbing up?
My hand has been extended every since the day I lent it to ya
I thought I knew ya, but I didn't even know ya
Bro, you're stupid, 'cause ya thought you'd catch a Cupid
And you found that love ain't two wiffs of shit
So I resign or quit
It ain't even about the hips, or the lips or the tits or
Even the pussy whip, Elizabeth, this is it
Because I slipped and I tripped into a shoe that didn't fit
And now the next man is stealing my heart away
I'd charge him like a bull, but his pull never fades me
The kid is going crazy, they stepping with my lady
They're working on a baby, I'm pushing up the daisies, but
Hey diddle diddle, I won't play second fiddle
To no man and stand firm on this
And seal up on the bliss with a big juicy kiss
Just call me Big Gibraltar miss
No, I won't diss, I'm just like off to other fish in the sea (in the sea, baby)
You know there's other fish that's in the sea
You know there's other fish that's in the sea
You know there's other fish that's in the sea
You know there's other fish that's in the sea
You know there's other fish that's in the sea
You know there's other fish that's in the sea
You know there's other fish that's in the sea
You know there's other fish that's in the sea
You know there's other fish that's in the sea
You know there's other fish that's in the sea
You know there's other fish that's in the sea
You know there's other fish that's in the sea
You know there's other fish that's in the sea
You know there's other fish that's in the sea
You know there's other fish that's in the sea
You know there's other fish that's in the sea
You know there's other fish that's in the sea
You know there's other fish that's in the sea
You know there's other fish that's in the sea
You know there's other, you know that there's other (in the sea, baby)
You know there's other, you know that there's other (in the sea, baby)
You know there's other, you know that there's other
In the sea, baby
In the sea, baby
In the sea, baby
In the sea, baby
The Pharcyde's song Otha Fish is a metaphorical commentary on love, relationships, and the fragility of them. The song starts with a conversational exchange between two friends who are out fishing. One friend is eager to fill up their basket with fish while the other is too tired to pursue it. This dialogue sets the tone for the central message of the song which is that there are other fish in the sea, i.e. other romantic partners out there. The song then goes on to describe a failed relationship that has left the singer jaded but wiser. He has learned that finding love is difficult, and sometimes, people have to settle for relationships that do not suit them, but ultimately, they need to move on and find someone who does.
The song uses a lot of metaphors and wordplay, which make the message more poignant and relatable. For example, the phrase "two birds of a feather fly or fall it'll be together" suggests that people in relationships are incredibly compatible and share some common traits. The metaphor of "slimy" in "the slimy caught me peeping" implies that love can be slippery, and people can get trapped or hurt by it. Furthermore, the phrase "charge him like a bull, but his pull never fades me" suggests that love can be overwhelming, but it is tough to resist.
Overall, Otha Fish is a clever and insightful song that connects with the listener's emotions and experiences. It explores the complexities of relationships and provides hope that even if a relationship does not work out, there are always other fish in the sea.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, bam, bam, bam, hey, hey, what's up, yeah
Greeting and acknowledging someone's presence
We was like that, you know
We had a good bond and camaraderie
Yeah, and I bet you got laid back
Assumption of someone's relaxed state
Yeah, I'mma uh, I'm a just sit in here for a couple of hours
Plan to stay in and do nothing
Man, don't sweat it, yo, we gonna catch some stuff, dude
Trying to motivate someone to go fishing
Oh no, I'm kinda tired
Politely declining the fishing offer due to fatigue
Nah, we got a basket, we're gonna fill this basket before we go, yo
Encouragement to collect fish before leaving
Alright, bro
Agreement to go fishing
'Cause there's other fish
There are other options and opportunities
It took a second to register up in my branium
Took time to comprehend and process a thought
My dome, my head, my skull, my cranium
Referring to the head
My eyes have had enough, it was time to do some talking
Tired of observing and ready to act or speak
I had to creep through the hound-dogs that were stalking
Navigating through obstacles or challenges
This slimmy caught me peeping, this means she wasn't sleeping
Being caught while observing someone implies the person is awake and alert
On who I was, so she crept in like a hawk
The person made a move on the singer
In a minute's time, we adjourned to the floor
Moving quickly from one location to another
Ooh, I hit a high note 'cause of the way that she was walking
The attraction to the person caused excitement
We got into the groove, I didn't bust no, uh, hip-hop moves
Dancing without trying to impress or show off
I just kept it nice and smooth
Referring to the dance style and mindset
Next thing you know, we got together, word, I thought we'd be forever
A hopeful and optimistic outlook on the new relationship
Didn't have an umberella, now I'm soaked in stormy weather
Without preparation, dealing with the consequences
Whether two birds of a feather fly or fall it'll be together
Whatever happens, the artist is prepared to stay committed
Never simping, and leave your love life limp
Not settling for less or compromising values
There'll be no suicide attempts for this slim-trim kid
Not letting failed relationships affect mental health
'Cause you know there's other fish in the sea, that is, in the sea
Reiterating the idea that there are other options and opportunities
You know there's other fish in the sea that is
Restating the previous line
I reminisce, try to clear up all the myths
Reflecting on past experiences and misunderstandings
For an imaginary kiss with you again
Thinking about a past relationship that never materialized
Not even friends, though I wish that I could mend
Wishing for reconciliation but not even having a friendship
Like a tailor and be Olive Oyl's number one sailor
Referring to the Popeye and Olive Oyl relationship, wishing for a similar dynamic
I ams what I am, still I falls like an anvil
Despite being confident and consistent, still experiencing heartbreak
She's heavy on the mind sometimes it's more than I can handle
The person is a burden and sometimes overwhelming
But men aren't supposed to tumble into the den be Macho, but I hancho like Pancho will give in
Society expects men to be tough and emotionless, but the artist admits surrendering to emotions
Family oriented, but not Oriental
Valuing family but not adhering to traditional Eastern values
A dame is supposed to claim ya even if you drive a Pinto
A woman should accept and support a man, regardless of his wealth or status
A hero is a sandwich, and a Manwich is a meal
Playing with the phrase 'hero sandwich' to imply that a Manwich is more satisfying
A marriage is a paper, are they faking or for real?
Questioning the value and legitimacy of marriage
What's the deal dabbers? Will you go tumbling after
Asking the listeners if they will follow their hearts and take risks
Your man and take a stand or will you help him roll faster?
Encouraging to support and motivate partners rather than hold them back
The reason why I ask you is because I'm sick of this
Expressing frustration with societal norms and expectations
Bitch licking drip drip from a niggas benefits
Critiquing people who use others for personal gain
He doesn't even suit ya and he's surely not ya size
Arguing that a current partner is not the right fit
I'm surprised that you slept on a heart that's worldwide
Expressing that the singer has a lot of love to give but it's not being reciprocated
And when ya open up ya eyes, babe, my mate, I really wish
Hoping that the person realizes what they missed out on
That ya don't bruise a limb, as ya swim with other fish in the sea
Wishing the person luck in their future endeavors
Now, if there ain't no mountain high enough
Using a well-known phrase to make a point
Why ain't you climbing up?
Asking why the person is not making an effort to improve their situation
My hand has been extended every since the day I lent it to ya
Offering help and support since the beginning of the relationship
I thought I knew ya, but I didn't even know ya
Expressing surprise and disappointment at a person's true character
Bro, you're stupid, 'cause ya thought you'd catch a Cupid
Calling out someone for making foolish decisions in relationships
And you found that love ain't two wiffs of shit
Realizing that love is not always easy or straightforward
So I resign or quit
Choosing to end the relationship because it's not fulfilling
It ain't even about the hips, or the lips or the tits or
Emphasizing that physical attributes are not the most important part of a relationship
Even the pussy whip, Elizabeth, this is it
Making a pun on the phrase 'this is it' while dismissing the idea of being controlled by a partner
Because I slipped and I tripped into a shoe that didn't fit
Ending up in a relationship that was not meant to be
And now the next man is stealing my heart away
Feeling heartbroken and replaced by a new partner
I'd charge him like a bull, but his pull never fades me
Not able to get over the past and let go
The kid is going crazy, they stepping with my lady
Reacting negatively to seeing someone else with the ex-partner
They're working on a baby, I'm pushing up the daisies, but
Referring to the new couple starting a family while the singer is left behind
Hey diddle diddle, I won't play second fiddle
Refusing to be the less important or ignored person in a relationship
To no man and stand firm on this
Being assertive and confident in personal values
And seal up on the bliss with a big juicy kiss
Ending on a positive note by celebrating personal happiness
Just call me Big Gibraltar miss
Using a nickname to assert confidence and strength
No, I won't diss, I'm just like off to other fish in the sea (in the sea, baby)
Moving on and staying optimistic about future opportunities
Lyrics © JOHN BARNES III MUSIC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Trevant Jermaine Hardson, Herbert Mann, Romye Robinson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Niz Loc
Still the best west coast album released...
At the time, west coast underground was getting DESTROYED by death row
All the painters, Bboys and what nots were chasing these guys amd freestyle fellowship at unity and good life...
Good times... hip hop heads fucking gangsters, and doing it better...
Pharcyde still LA kings like CBS...
Limits98
Lyrics
[Intro]
Yeah, bam, bam, bam, heyya, whassup, yeah
We was like that you know
Yeah, and I bet you got layed back
Yeah, I'm a uh, I'm a just sit in here for a couple of hours
Man, don't sweat it, yo, we gonna catch some stuff, dude
Oh no, I'm kinda tired
Nah, we got a basket, we're gonna fill this basket before we go, yo
Aight, bro
Cause there are otha fish...
[Slim Kid Tre]
It took a second to register up in my branium
My dome, my head, my skull, my cranium
My eyes have had enough, it was time to do some talking
I had to creep through the hound-dogs that were stalking
This slimmy caught me peeping, this means she wasn't sleeping
On who I was, so she crept in like a hawk
In a minute's time, we adjourned to the floor
Ooh! I hit a high note cause of the way that she was walking
We got into the groove, I didn't bust no, uh, hip-hop moves
I just kept it nice and smooth
Next thing you know, we got together, word, I thought we'd be forever
Didn't have an um-ber-ella, now I'm soaked in stormy weather
Whether two birds of a feather fly or fall it'll be together
Never simping, and leave your love life limp
There'll be no suicide attempts for this slim-trim kid
Cause you know there's otha fish in the sea, that is, in the sea
In the sea that is
[Chorus]
(In the sea)
You know there's otha fish in the sea that is
(In the sea)
You know there's otha fish in the sea that is
(In the sea)
You know there's otha fish in the sea that is
You know there's otha fish in the sea
[Verse 2]
I reminisce, try to clear up all the myths
For an imaginary kiss with you again
Not even friends, though I wish that I could mend
Like a tailor and be Olive Oyl's number one sailor
I ams what I am, still I falls like an anvil
She's heavy on the mind sometimes it's more than I can handle
But men aren't supposed to tumble into the den B
Macho, but I hancho like Pancho will give in
Family oriented, but not Oriental
A dame is supposed to claim ya even if you drive a Pinto
A hero is a sandwich, and a Manwich is a meal
A marriage is a paper, are they faking or for real?
What's the deal dabbers? Will you go tumbling after
Your man and take a stand or will you help him roll faster?
The reason why I ask you is because I'm sick of this
Bitch licking drip drip from a niggas benefits
He doesn't even suit ya and he's surely not ya size
I'm surprised that you slept on a heart that's worldwide
And when ya open up ya eyes, babe, my mate, I really wish
That ya don't bruise a limb, as ya swim with otha fish in the sea
In the sea that is
[Chorus]
(In the sea)
You know there's otha fish in the sea that is
(In the sea)
You know there's otha fish in the sea that is
(In the sea)
You know there's otha fish in the sea that is
You know there's otha fish in the sea
[Verse 3]
Now, if there ain't no mountain high enough
Why ain't you climbing up?
My hand has been extended every since the day I lent it to ya
I thought I knew ya, but I didn't even know ya
Bro, you're stupid, cause ya thought you'd catch a Cupid
And you found that love ain't two whiffs of shit
So I resign or quit
It ain't even about the hips, or the lips or the tits or
Even the pussywhip, Elizabeth, this is it
Because I slipped and I tripped into a shoe that didn't fit
And now the next man is stealing my heart away
I'd charge him like a bull, but his pull never fades me
The kid is going crazy, they stepping with my lady
They working on a baby, I'm pushing up the daisies, but
Hey diddle diddle, I won't play second fiddle
To no man and stand firm on this
And seal up on the bliss with a big juicy kiss
Just call me Big Gibraltor miss
No, I won't diss, I'm just like on to otha fish in the sea
In the sea that is
[Outro]
You know there's otha, you know that there's otha
(Chorus repeats 20X)
In the sea, baby
You know there's otha fish that's in the sea
In the sea, baby
You know there's otha fish that's in the sea
In the sea, baby
You know there's otha fish that's in the sea
In the sea, baby
You know there's otha fish that's in the sea
In the sea, baby
You know there's otha fish that's in the sea
In the sea, baby
You know there's otha fish that's in the sea
In the sea, baby
You know there's otha fish that's in the sea
In the sea, baby
You know there's otha fish that's in the sea
In the sea, baby
You know there's otha fish that's in the sea
In the sea, baby
You know there's otha fish that's in the sea
In the sea, baby
You know there's otha fish that's in the sea
In the sea, baby
You know there's otha fish that's in the sea
In the sea, baby
You know there's otha fish that's in the sea
In the sea, baby
You know there's otha fish that's in the sea
In the sea, baby
You know there's otha fish that's in the sea
In the sea, baby
You know there's otha fish that's in the sea
In the sea, baby
You know there's otha fish that's in the sea
In the sea, baby
You know there's otha fish that's in the sea
In the sea, baby
You know there's otha fish that's in the sea
In the sea, baby
In the sea, baby
In the sea, baby
In the sea, baby
In the sea, baby
In the sea, baby
In the sea, baby
Leland Thompson
Yeah, bam, bam, bam, hey ya, what's up, yeah
We was like that you know
Yeah, and I bet you got laid back
Yeah, I'mma uh, I'm a just sit in here for a couple of hours
Man, don't sweat it, yo, we gonna catch some stuff, dude
Oh no, I'm kinda tired
Nah, we got a basket, we're gonna fill this basket before we go, yo
Alright, bro
'Cause there are otha fish
It took a second to register up in my branium
My dome, my head, my skull, my cranium
My eyes have had enough, it was time to do some talking
I had to creep through the hound-dogs that were stalking
This slimmy caught me peeping, this means she wasn't sleeping
On who I was, so she crept in like a hawk
In a minute's time, we adjourned to the floor
Ooh! I hit a high note 'cause of the way that she was walking
We got into the groove, I didn't bust no, uh, hip-hop moves
I just kept it nice and smooth
Next thing you know, we got together, word, I thought we'd be forever
Didn't have an um-ber-ella, now I'm soaked in stormy weather
Whether two birds of a feather fly or fall it'll be together
Never symping, and leave your love life limp
There'll be no suicide attempts for this slim-trim kid
'Cause you know there's otha fish in the sea, that is, in the sea
In the sea that is
You know there's otha fish in the sea that is
You know there's otha fish in the sea that is
You know there's otha fish in the sea that is
I reminisce, try to clear up all the myths
For an imaginary kiss with you again
Not even friends, though I wish that I could mend
Like a tailor and be Olive Oyl's number one sailor
I ams what I am, still I falls like an anvil
She's heavy on the mind sometimes it's more than I can handle
But men aren't supposed to tumble into the den be
Macho, but I hancho like Pancho will give in
Family oriented, but not Oriental
A dame is supposed to claim ya even if you drive a Pinto
A hero is a sandwich, and a Manwich is a meal
A marriage is a paper, are they faking or for real?
What's the deal dabbers? Will you go tumbling after
Your man and take a stand or will you help him roll faster?
The reason why I ask you is because I'm sick of this
Bitch licking drip drip from a niggas benefits
He doesn't even suit ya and he's surely not ya size
I'm surprised that you slept on a heart that's worldwide
And when ya open up ya eyes, babe, my mate, I really wish
That ya don't bruise a limb, as ya swim with otha fish in the sea
In the sea that is
You know there's otha fish in the sea that is
You know there's otha fish in the sea that is
You know there's otha fish in the sea that is
Now, if there ain't no mountain high enough
Why ain't you climbing up?
My hand has been extended every since the day I lent it to ya
I thought I knew ya, but I didn't even know ya
Bro, you're stupid, 'cause ya thought you'd catch a Cupid
And you found that love ain't two wiffs of shit
So I resign or quit
It ain't even about the hips, or the lips or the tits or
Even the pussy whip, Elizabeth, this is it
Because I slipped and I tripped into a shoe that didn't fit
And now the next man is stealing my heart away
I'd charge him like a bull, but his pull never fades me
The kid is going crazy, they stepping with my lady
They working on a baby, I'm pushing up the daisies, but
Hey diddle diddle, I won't play second fiddle
To no man and stand firm on this
And seal up on the bliss with a big juicy kiss
Just call me Big Gibraltar miss
No, I won't diss, I'm just like on to otha fish in the sea
In the sea that is
Coo Coo
My dad played this album when I was about 4 years old. He had it on CD would pop it in when we would drive somewhere. I completely forgot about this until about 11 years later when I stopped listening to mumble rap and actually started getting into 90s hip hop. I came across pharcyde and decided to give em a listen. I can’t even the nostalgia that hit me like a train when I heard the bass. This is my #1 favorite song of all time hands down. Not only because of the nostalgia but of the pure smoothness from all the elements that went into this track. So glad I stopped listening to that lil pump shit and decided to find some real music. Nothing will ever top this era of hip hop.
Kenny Sainclair
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Smonkh
Sometimes i pop CDs into my dogs and he plays it out his anus. kinda wacky tbh anyways LOL The songs were my favorite mumble rappers, Macklemore and Gorrilaz lobster
A Rock
Now you know what real hip hop sounds like kid!!!
B Latio
Agreed. I just rediscovered 90s rap/hip hop myself. The stuff I was exposed to at first growing up of course was poppy 2000s club rap genre and has the same effect as mumble rap lol
Ruben Escamilla
Welcome to real music kid👌
bomba bombom
27 years later, You won't hear anything this good ever again.
Zach Wilson
Yoo, anything else you'd reccomend that's oldschool?
Emari Carter
@Lucas O'Connell nah .. i went back and studied parents music.. lovely... this music saved our lives..
Blake Barr
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