To many Brisbane locals, The StatesMen’s Sean B & Dcide (aka DjDce), are synonymous with this city’s hiphop. They’ve not only spent 18 years collectively on radio and behind the boards with 4zZz’s PhatTape Hiphop Show, but have also appeared as artists on a wide array of Australian hiphop releases, many since revered as ‘pure classics’. Two years in the making, The StatesMen’s debut album, ‘DRAMA TO THE FINISH’ authentically defines the process for these two pioneering creatives, as the road here has been brutally long and seen many adventures, all of which are wrapped up in this graphic body of work.
Sean B’s first love for hiphop sparked deep within during his early days growing up in Melbourne, arguably the hiphop Mecca of Australia. In the late ‘80s, the MC recorded his first tapes with Dj Idem as the crew POSITIVE DIRECTION before moving to far north QLD where he established Cairns’ first hiphop radio show on 4CCR in the early ‘90s. After laying down roots in Brisbane in 1995, Sean promptly joined Dj Katch at 4zZz radio station and continued to host its PhatTape show for just over a decade, earning it the title of Australia’s longest running hiphop show. It was during this thriving time in the river city that Sean honed his production skills and was equably encouraged by the results - he was instrumental in the beginnings of the well renowned and commercially successful RESIN DOGS. In 2000, he further flexed his flair producing and appearing on releases from underground kings including Lazy Grey’s and Brad Strut’s debut albums, to many guest spots on various compilations since. A seasoned digger and traditionalist at heart, Sean’s true depth as an artist is explored and expressed throughout ‘DRAMA TO THE FINISH’, with both his skills on the mic and on the beats delivering the solidarity you’d expect from a veteran player such as Sean B.
With a history crossing borders of graffiti to designer to producer and dj, Dcide (aka DjDce) needs little introduction to most AUS heads in the know these days. He’s spent the better part of his conscious life devoted to hiphop, period. Dcide’s early days consisted of prolific writing alongside some of Australia’s finest pioneers, to being somewhat instrumental in establishing some of today’s more infamous crews. Since directing his talents to djing and production as his creative hiphop outlet after becoming a fulltime Art Director/Designer in the late ‘90s, Dcide’s musical credentials and prodigious output speak for themselves. Just take a peak at his comprehensive discography to date as proof. He joined 4zZz’s PhatTape crew in 2003 and 7 years on remains as the Executive Producer and Co-host. Add to that designing over 15 album covers, countless promotional artworks in print and online, plus Director/co-owner of Karsniogenics, and it’s apparent Dcide is not shy of bringin’ ‘n’ maintainin’ the heat the ‘K’ name is well known for. Coming fresh off the release of Lazy Grey’s critically acclaimed ‘THE SOUNDTRACK’, The StatesMen’s ‘DRAMA TO THE FINISH’ is the next instalment in an already healthy career for this Australian hiphop all-rounder.
Throughout their long and respective roles in hiphop, Sean B & Dcide have gathered a loyal fan base, appearing alongside international and national acts of the highest calibre, such as GHOSTFACE, GZA, MOP, EMC, LORD FINNESSE & ROC RAIDA, DJ JAZZY JEFF, THE LIKS, TIM DOG, KOOL KEITH & KUTMASTER KURT, JEAN GRAE, LYRICS BORN, BLACK EYED PEAS, LOOPTROOP, SWOLLEN MEMBERS, SCRIBE, HILLTOP HOODS, KOOLISM, BIAS B, LYRICAL COMMISSION & THE HOSPICE CREW plus many more.
With their state of affairs well in order, The StatesMen are set to blam the shitta outta yo speakers early 2010 with their epic debut album ‘DRAMA TO THE FINISH’; featuring guest appearances from LAZY GREY, BIAS B, JAKE BIZ, BIGFOOT, MISS BROWN, MARVEL (Pure Product) and MARVIN BROWN. For now, enjoy the free download of ‘Whatever The Cost’ feat Lazy Grey, you can grab it from the link above… and stay tuned for more info coming soon whut whut whuuut!
Peace. Karsniogenics.
Breathe Again
The Statesmen Lyrics
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bags are packed,
but what kind of heart doesn't look back?
At the comfortable glow from the porch,
the one I will still call yours?
All those words
came undone
and now I'm not the only one
All I have,
all I need,
she's the air I would kill to breathe
Holds my love in her hands,
still I'm searching for something
Out of breath, I'm left hoping someday I'll breathe again
I'll breathe again
Open up
next to you
and my secrets become your truth
And the distance between that was sheltering me comes in full view
Hang my head,
break my heart
built from all I have torn apart
And my burden to bear is a love I can't carry anymore
All I have,
all I need,
she's the air I would kill to breathe
Holds my love in her hands,
still I'm searching for something
Out of breath, I'm left hoping someday I'll breathe again
Oh, It hurts to be here
Oh, I only wanted love from you
Oh, it hurts to be here
What am I gonna do?
All I have,
all I need,
she's the air I would kill to breathe
Holds my love in her hands,
And still I am searching
All I have,
all I need,
she's the air I would kill to breathe
Holds my love in her hands, and still I'm searching for something
Out of breath, I am left hoping someday
I'll breathe again
I'll breathe again,
I'll breathe again,
I'll breathe again,
I'll breathe again,
I'll breathe again...
This song, Breathe Again by The Statesmen, is an emotional ballad about heartbreak and the struggle to move on. The singer is packing their bags and leaving their previous life behind, but is struggling to leave the memories and feelings behind as well. They are haunted by the past and the love they once had with someone who they still consider "yours." As they reflect on the words left unsaid and the fire that may or may not still be burning, they realize that they are left searching for something. The singer reveals that the person they loved still holds their heart in their hands, but despite this, they are still searching for something else, something that they have yet to find.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of heartbreak and the difficulty of moving on. The singer is grappling with the weight of their past love, trying to come to terms with the fact that it may be gone forever. They reveal that their love was a burden that they can no longer carry, but they are still searching for something else to fill the void. The repetition of the phrase "all I have, all I need... she's the air I would kill to breathe" emphasizes the depth of the singer's feelings and the intensity of their desire to find something to fill the hole in their heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Car is parked,
The car is parked, representing a sense of finality and readiness to leave.
bags are packed,
The bags are packed, another symbol of readiness to leave.
but what kind of heart doesn't look back?
The singer wonders what kind of heart can leave without looking back, suggesting that he cannot help but remember the relationship he is leaving behind.
At the comfortable glow from the porch,
The singer looks back at the porch with its comfortable glow, representing the warmth and familiarity of the past relationship.
the one I will still call yours?
The porch represents the home where the singer and his lover once lived, and he wonders if he will still feel connected to it even though he is leaving.
All those words
The singer is referring to all the words that were once said between him and his lover - both the positive and the negative.
came undone
The relationship has ended, symbolized by all the words they once shared coming apart.
and now I'm not the only one
The singer acknowledges that he is not the only one feeling the effects of the breakup - his lover is as well.
Facing the ghosts that decide if the fire inside still burns
The singer is struggling with the memories and feelings that come from a past relationship, and he is trying to determine if those feelings still exist.
All I have,
The singer is referring to himself and what he has to offer in a relationship.
all I need,
The singer knows what he needs in a relationship - love and support.
she's the air I would kill to breathe
His lover has become so important to him that he cannot imagine living without her.
Holds my love in her hands,
The singer has given his love to his lover, and she now holds it and determines what happens to it.
still I'm searching for something
Even though the singer has given his love to his lover, he is still searching for something in the relationship - perhaps validation or support.
Out of breath, I'm left hoping someday I'll breathe again
The singer feels like he can't breathe, as if he's drowning. He hopes that someday he will be able to breathe again - in other words, he hopes to find happiness and love again.
Open up
The singer is talking about opening up his heart and trusting someone again.
next to you
The person he wants to open up to is his lover.
and my secrets become your truth
The singer hopes that his lover will understand him and his secrets, and that they will become her truth as well.
And the distance between that was sheltering me comes in full view
The singer is realizing that the distance between him and his lover was previously protecting him from the pain of the breakup, but now he can see it clearly and it hurts him more.
Hang my head,
The singer is ashamed and regrets his actions in the relationship.
break my heart
The singer's heart has already been broken by the breakup.
built from all I have torn apart
The singer's heart has been broken because of all the actions he has taken that have led to the relationship's demise.
And my burden to bear is a love I can't carry anymore
The singer's love for his lover is a burden because he can no longer keep it to himself - he needs her to reciprocate.
Oh, It hurts to be here
The singer is in pain.
Oh, I only wanted love from you
The singer is showing vulnerability and admitting his desire for love and acceptance from his lover.
Oh, it hurts to be here
Repeating the earlier line, the singer emphasizes just how much he is suffering.
What am I gonna do?
The singer is lost and unsure of what he should do next.
And still I am searching
The singer is still searching for something to make him happy.
I'll breathe again
The song title is repeated several times throughout the song, indicating that the singer is hopeful that he will find love and happiness again in the future.
Contributed by Hudson R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.