Dave Parsons, who put out the Young and the Useless’ only known recordings on his Ratcage Records label, fondly remembers the young punks as his favorite New York Hardcore or better said “art-core” band. “They had the potential to be larger than the Beastie Boys. I can recall people calling from California wanting to book the Young and Useless and all of a sudden they didn’t exist anymore. Just look at the cover of their Real Men Don’t Floss EP, they would have been the biggest punk band from New York. They were way ahead of the pack. So young! Everybody wanted to see them. Dave Scilken had great ideas and was such a clever kid. He was way hip and had a different take on everything. Scilken had been hanging with us since the 171A days. He even had a fanzine, but I forget what it was called (Editor's note: it was called Blister). I had never met or saw Adam Horovitz prior to Scilken bringing him into the store. Following the period after which Scilken gave me the Young and the Useless tape, Horovitz began coming into the (Ratcage Records) store and I remember that he would run down to the 2nd Ave Deli to pick up the fries with gravy every morning.” Sadly David Scilken died in 1991. The Beastie Boys 1992 album Check Your Head is dedicated to him.
As for Arthur Africano and Adam Trese, they both went on to work in the entertainment business as well. Arthur Africano has worked as a cameraman on a number of well-known television shows and movies. Not to mention that Arthur helped film both the “Intergalactic” video for the Beasties Boys, as well as the “Buddy” BS2000 music video. His credits include television shows Picket Fences and The Practice. Aside from playing on the Real Men Don't Floss e.p., Adam Trese is best known for his work as an actor. His acting credits include everything from independent films like Laws of Gravity (1992) to the very popular 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002). Former band mate Adam Horovitz may have acted in an episode of The Equalizer, but Trese has him beat hands down with appearances in the television shows such as Murder, She Wrote, Law & Order, New York Undercover, and NYPD Blue.
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The Young and the Useless Lyrics
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Riding with the top down system up
Way she back it up she go drop it down
Loaded up bullets leave the clip
Shorty bad double back she go bring back
In the club throwing stacks for the bitches popping pussy on the pole
And my chain got the drip ric flair
Pull up in the whip like air
Yeah I know that you want to ride this wave this wave
I just fucked a bitch of the perc off the perc
Bitch Im riding up two lanes two lanes
C63 Benz got the gold rims with the gold chains
Drop the top I just want to swerve out
Counting all this money Ima ball out
Pull up with the gang we go roll out
Pull up in the whip bad bitch bussin ass
C63 Benz got the gold rims with the gold chains
Impala 64 Ima let yo bitch know she can get low low
Baby go loco twist a lil dro got my eyes low
Switch flow switch lanes bitch I got the choppa let it bang
Straight gas no brakes shorty make that ass shake
Yeah I keep it player baby hit the pussy on the first day
Boujee bitch black leather she a go getter
Pull up make her wetter
Hot like a chili pepper
Ass super fat when she drop it she go make that shit clap
Bandanna on the hip bitch Im bussin out the whip
Choppa with a full clip shorty riding on my dick
Chase a bag not a bitch counting money in the whip
Paper stacking up loaded up bullets leave the clip
Drop the top I just want to swerve out
Yeah I know that you want to ride this wave this wave
I just fucked a bitch of the perc off the perc
Bitch Im riding up two lanes two lanes
C63 Benz got the gold rims with the gold chains
Drop the top I just want to swerve out
Counting all this money Ima ball out
Pull up with the gang we go roll out
The lyrics to The Young and the Useless's song "Wave" depict the life of someone who is living the fast and wild lifestyle. The first passage depicts the singer riding around with a woman who is dancing provocatively in the car with the music blaring from the sound system. The chorus repeats the phrase "Yeah, I know that you want to ride this wave," which expresses the singer's belief that others want to be a part of their exciting lifestyle. The second verse describes the excesses of the singer's life, including drug use and a preoccupation with material possessions. The song concludes with the singer and their friends rolling up in a car with a beautiful woman, ready to party.
Overall, the lyrics suggest that the lifestyle the singer portrays is one of luxury, power, and sexual conquest. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is living life without any real direction or purpose, and who is only concerned with their own pleasure and material possessions.
Line by Line Meaning
You can find me in the whip with a bad bitch
I am riding in a car with an attractive woman
Riding with the top down system up
The car's convertible top is down and the sound system is turned up
Way she back it up she go drop it down
She knows how to dance and move her body sensually
Loaded up bullets leave the clip
My gun is fully loaded and ready to be used
Shorty bad double back she go bring back
The girl is attractive and will return to be with me again
In the club throwing stacks for the bitches popping pussy on the pole
I am spending money on the strippers in the club
And my chain got the drip ric flair
My chain is shiny and valuable like Ric Flair's jewelry
Pull up in the whip like air
I arrived in the car with ease and swiftness
Yeah they talking but I dont really care
People may be criticizing me, but I am not bothered by their opinions
Yeah I know that you want to ride this wave this wave
I am popular and successful, and everyone wants to be associated with me
I just fucked a bitch of the perc off the perc
I had sex with a woman while under the influence of Percocet
Bitch Im riding up two lanes two lanes
I am driving fast and switching lanes quickly
C63 Benz got the gold rims with the gold chains
I have a Mercedes-Benz with gold rims and a gold chain
Drop the top I just want to swerve out
I want to drive recklessly with the car's top down
Counting all this money Ima ball out
I am rich and spending money extravagantly
Pull up with the gang we go roll out
I arrived with my group of friends and we are leaving together
Impala 64 Ima let yo bitch know she can get low low
I have a classic car and I am telling someone that they can dance provocatively
Baby go loco twist a lil dro got my eyes low
I am intoxicated and my eyes are drooping
Switch flow switch lanes bitch I got the choppa let it bang
I am changing my style of rapping and driving while carrying a gun
Straight gas no brakes shorty make that ass shake
I am going full speed with no hesitation while the girl dances seductively
Yeah I keep it player baby hit the pussy on the first day
I have a player mentality and pursue sexual relationships immediately
Boujee bitch black leather she a go getter
The girl I am with is successful and dressed in expensive clothing
Pull up make her wetter
I am arousing the girl by my presence alone
Hot like a chili pepper
The girl is very attractive and arousing
Ass super fat when she drop it she go make that shit clap
The girl has a large butt and knows how to move it in a way that creates a sound
Bandanna on the hip bitch Im bussin out the whip
I have a bandanna on my hip and am leaving in the car quickly
Choppa with a full clip shorty riding on my dick
I have a gun with a full magazine and a girl is having sex with me
Chase a bag not a bitch counting money in the whip
I am focused on making money and not pursuing women, as I count money in the car
Paper stacking up loaded up bullets leave the clip
My wealth is increasing while my gun remains loaded with bullets
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Written by: Kaan Gulasi
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