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
Deeper Shade Of Soul
Urban Dance Squad Lyrics
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So you rub your eyes
Never knew uds, so cool as ice?
Hear the vibes man, they'll stupefy
Ducks - categorize us as hard criers
That's a lie, we know why we're occupiers
No blurs, but obscure styles, these are higher
Profiles are low - as soon as we go
Five souls play the head role
Excite the middle between the two poles
The globe rotates from new to old
Uds take both to reach the souls
Narrowmind clydes, still holding a pose
What we pour 'n flow when we come close
To the contrary, they pinch their earlobes
They call it rogue-rock, but it's a deeper shade of soul
We blend everything, with the color of skin
Under the skin, we're in like Flynn
Ducks stare at us, as soon as we begin
To innovate the frame of thought they're in
Again, music's got to do with only feeling
Not where you're from, it's 'can' they yield in
The stuff that we rock and what we're giving
A piece of the mind connects the rhythm
The lyrics of Urban Dance Squad's song "Deeper Shade of Soul" speak to the band's identity as musical innovators unafraid to blend genres and push boundaries. The opening lines challenge the listener's expectations, inviting them to reevaluate any preconceived notions they might have had about the band's sound. The lyrics go on to assert the band's legitimacy as true creators, dismissing any attempts by critics to label them as simply "hard criers" or "rogue-rockers." The band knows their worth and higher purpose, occupying a distinct and powerful place in the musical canon.
The chorus speaks to the band's ability to connect with listeners of all backgrounds through the universal language of music. They blend everything, including the color of skin, to create something new and exciting. The lyrics also challenge narrow-mindedness and stereotype, asserting that truly great music has nothing to do with where it comes from, but rather everything to do with its ability to connect with our deepest emotions and move us.
Overall, Urban Dance Squad's lyrics in "Deeper Shade of Soul" convey a powerful message about the importance of breaking free from boundaries, both musical and societal. They assert the band's place as true innovators and creators, while also advocating for a more inclusive and open-minded world.
Line by Line Meaning
Surprise, surprise
We understand that you might be surprised to hear from Urban Dance Squad.
So you rub your eyes
Maybe you don't believe what you're seeing or hearing - but it's really us.
Never knew uds, so cool as ice?
Did you think we were just another band? We're so much more than that - and we're cool as ice.
Hear the vibes man, they'll stupefy
When you hear our music, you'll be blown away.
Ducks - categorize us as hard criers
Some people might dismiss us as just another band that plays loud, aggressive music.
That's a lie, we know why we're occupiers
But that's not true - we are passionate about what we do and we want to make an impact.
No blurs, but obscure styles, these are higher
Our music may not fit into any particular genre or style - but that's what sets us apart and makes us unique.
Profiles are low - as soon as we go
We keep a low profile - we don't need to be flashy or loud to make an impact.
As a breeze straight from a deeper shade of soul
Our music comes from a deeper place - it's not just about playing loud or fast.
Five souls play the head role
In Urban Dance Squad, we all contribute equally to the music we make, but five of us are the driving force behind it.
Excite the middle between the two poles
We try to bring people together with our music, regardless of their differences.
The globe rotates from new to old
The world keeps turning and changing - and we want to be a part of that change.
Uds take both to reach the souls
Urban Dance Squad wants to reach people at their core - to connect with them on a deeper level.
Narrowmind clydes, still holding a pose
Some people might be stuck in their ways, unwilling to change or see things from a new perspective.
What we pour 'n flow when we come close
When we play our music, we pour our hearts and souls into it, letting it flow out of us and into the audience.
To the contrary, they pinch their earlobes
Some people might not like what they hear - but we're not afraid to challenge their ideas or taste in music.
They call it rogue-rock, but it's a deeper shade of soul
Some people might try to label our music as something it's not - but for us, it goes much deeper than that.
We blend everything, with the color of skin
We try to incorporate all different types of music and culture into our own.
Under the skin, we're in like Flynn
Underneath it all, we are all human - and we are all connected.
Ducks stare at us, as soon as we begin
When we start playing music, people might be skeptical or unsure - but we're not afraid to take risks.
To innovate the frame of thought they're in
We want to challenge people to think differently and to broaden their ideas about music and culture.
Again, music's got to do with only feeling
For us, music is all about emotion - it's about connecting with people on a visceral level.
Not where you're from, it's 'can' they yield in
We believe that anyone can connect with our music - it's not about where you come from, but about the experience of listening to it.
The stuff that we rock and what we're giving
Our music is powerful and meaningful - it's not just noise.
A piece of the mind connects the rhythm
In our music, there is a deeper significance - it's not just a bunch of notes strung together, but something that comes from the heart.
Lyrics © Red Brick Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RAY BARRETTO, ERNST A. A. ARJEN DE VREEDE, SILVANO CHRISTIANO MATADIN, MARTINUS H. MICHEL SCHOOTS, PATRICK I. TILON, RENE H. JAN VAN BARNEVELD
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@nic-ci_66-77
A great underrated band.. Life in Prospective of.. for me remains one of the best 90's records ever
@melissafowler1393
This little ditty kicks like a mule! I really miss this kind of vibe. 🌺🔥🔥🔥
@dj_d7
it cops Stax-Volt...Memphis
@etherealcatholic5711
I'm old enough to remember when this song was cutting edge.
@smithjedediah
same
@PelicanBay1971
me too bro
@vladimiralvarez1162
PelicanBay1971 born in 71 mon !! So the 80s and a bit 90s is my era ...Irie !
@adampoe2797
;)
@markmurrell7559
Right?!
@howardcohen4845
One of the greatest 🙌