The band's rap-rock hybrid style was influential on several groups, such as Rage Against the Machine and a late 1980's tour with the Beastie Boys was what convinced the latter group to return performing their own instruments. UDS' single "Deeper Shade of Soul" was a hit in the United States, peaking at #21 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Band members:
Rudeboy Remington (real name: Patrick Titon) (vocals)
Tres Manos (real name: René van Barneveld) (guitar)
Silly Sil (real name: Silvano Matadin) (bass)
Magic Stick (real name: Michel Schoots) (drums)
DJ DNA (real name: Arjen de Vreede) (turntable)
Official UDS website: www.uds.nl
Bureaucrat Of Flaccostreet
Urban Dance Squad Lyrics
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Could be your brother, created by any mother
Mr easyway in true perfection
Perfectin' each section of life restorin' his action
Action wheelin' for feelin', with minute hard pendulum
A fraction of a timetable wheel o' fortune
The clock keeps tickin' 'n tockin', tockin' 'n tickin'
My man is clockin' 'n thinkin', figurin'
Pushin' his men to send men on a long trip
Long mile, freezin' time with files
Taggin'. lady secretaries with ambigeous smiles
Gallons of coffee, to blacken the throat
Lives in perspective, with a grey raincoat
I'm the epitomy of a perpetual drag
What's sad is the fact there's no turnin' back
I' the bureaucrat, I ain't got time for this and that
I' the bureaucrat, I ain't got time for this and that
Every now and then mr bureaucrat feels fine
Havin' the power - makin' me stand in line
Peekin' 'n seekin' in desks
Ways 'n plays to stress
Up his ass is my gesture
Showin' feelings is meaningless, he gets pleasure
Lickin' the heels above, tramplin' the heads below
Deeds of a pauper are so shallow
Mr jones owns a house for submission
Throw out chest to the wife, that old sexposition
A brain stained, dipped in frustration
Rotation occassion destinationnation street
Speedin' tha feet for tha buzz 'n fuzz
Sir average bringin' home the bacon, nothin' to discuss
The song Bureaucrat of Flacco Street by Urban Dance Squad is a commentary on the modern bureaucratic system that governs our lives. The lyrics speak of a man called Mr. Easyway, who is a perfect bureaucrat. He is efficient, tireless, and relentless in his pursuit of keeping the system running.
The song seems to suggest that Mr. Easyway is a man who has lost touch with his humanity in the pursuit of his duties. He is described as a machine-like figure, obsessed with time and efficiency, and with no time for leisure or pleasure. The singer of the song laments the fact that he is stuck in a bureaucratic job himself, trapped in a system that he can't escape from. He sees himself as a perpetual drag, unable to break free from the monotony of a life spent in endless paperwork and regulations.
The second half of the song sees the singer railing against the system, and against those who benefit from it. He describes how bureaucrats like Mr. Easyway enjoy the power they wield over others, and how they take pleasure in making people stand in line and jump through hoops. He sees them as people who are more interested in maintaining their positions of power than in serving the needs of the people they are supposed to be helping.
Overall, the song is a scathing critique of the modern bureaucratic system, and of those who benefit from it. It paints a bleak picture of a world where efficiency and productivity are valued above all else, and where individuality and creativity are swallowed up by a faceless system.
Line by Line Meaning
Speakin' of the brother, and there ain't no other
We're talking about someone special, someone unique.
could be your brother, created by any mother
This person could be related to anyone because they're so amazing.
mr easyway in true perfection
This person is always succeeding and doing things the easy way.
perfectin' each section of life restorin' his action
They're always improving every area of their life.
action wheelin' for feelin', with minute hard pendulum
They're always moving forward and striving for their goals with a determined attitude.
a fraction of a timetable wheel o' fortune
Their life is a small part of a bigger picture, and they're determined to make the most of it.
the clock keeps tickin' 'n tockin', tockin' 'n tickin'
Time doesn't stop, and they're constantly aware of this.
my man is clockin' 'n thinkin', figurin'
They're always thinking of ways to get ahead and achieve their goals.
ways in the place to boost some adrenaline
They're constantly looking for exciting challenges to overcome.
pushin' his men to send men on a long trip
They're encouraging others to take risks and step outside their comfort zone.
long mile, freezin' time with files
They're always busy and never have enough time to do everything they need to do.
taggin'. lady secretaries with ambigeous smiles
They're playful in their interactions with others, but it's not always clear what their intentions are.
gallons of coffee, to blacken the throat
They rely on caffeine to keep them going and get through their busy days.
lives in perspective, with a grey raincoat
They have a practical and realistic outlook on life and are always prepared for anything.
I'm the epitomy of a perpetual drag
I'm always struggling and never seem to catch a break.
what's sad is the fact there's no turnin' back
I'm stuck in this situation and can't change it.
I' the bureaucrat, I ain't got time for this and that
As a bureaucrat, I'm always busy and have a lot of responsibilities to attend to.
Every now and then mr bureaucrat feels fine
Even though they're always busy, they still have moments where they feel good.
havin' the power - makin' me stand in line
Their position of power allows them to control and influence others.
peekin' 'n seekin' in desks
They're always looking for information and secrets.
ways 'n plays to stress
They use various methods to put pressure on others.
up his ass is my gesture
I'm not afraid to challenge and defy them.
showin' feelings is meaningless, he gets pleasure
They believe that showing emotions is pointless and take pleasure in being ruthless and emotionless.
lickin' the heels above, tramplin' the heads below
They're always looking to climb higher and gain more power, even if it means pushing others down.
deeds of a pauper are so shallow
People who are poor or have less power are insignificant to them.
mr jones owns a house for submission
There are people who submit to and follow their authority.
throw out chest to the wife, that old sexposition
They use their power and authority to impress and manipulate others, including their romantic partner.
a brain stained, dipped in frustration
Their mind is consumed with stress and worry.
rotation occassion destinationnation street
Life is always changing and unpredictable.
speedin' tha feet for tha buzz 'n fuzz
They're always in a hurry and love the excitement of being busy.
sir average bringin' home the bacon, nothin' to discuss
While they're busy and successful, others are just average and unimportant to them.
Writer(s): Patrick I. Tilon, Martinus H. Michel Schoots, Rene H. Jan Van Barneveld, Silvano Christiano Matadin, Ernst A. A. Arjen De Vreede
Contributed by Luke G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@giovannispinotti
Man the '90s... when people still played honest, fresh, amazing music.
These guys were right on the top of the wave, and showed the way to many others. Great band.
@KurtI2525
God, these guys should’ve been world famous.
@peterrobijn967
indiedancepop? :) 100% UDS. style on their own. incomparable. 1991. 27 YEARS OLD AND STILL OUTSIDE CATEGORY
voor mij de beste groep en de beste muziek. forever
@letitbeknown8126
Such an underrated band
@rgonko
a few more people need to know this Band!
@DukeOfChevo
in that time they were the best band in the world. pioneers of rock rap fusion, with amazing feeling for assembling their sound as collage, by putting diferent musics styles and details in one organic popform, shapped by new, modern, hip hop aesthetic
@otiz247
I´ve been waiting for this.. Thanks!
@robdoe
Brilliant.
@sickboyeddi
One hell of a live band......
@corfubungalow
Jezus! Wat goed!!!!