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
Harvey Quinnt
Urban Dance Squad Lyrics
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it's hard to start communication
based on things never said but done
Harv.
now I kneel, try to feel what you felt
but deal with tha hatchet
'n tha damage done
Harv.
your great big lobster was canned 'n
calm
Harv.
guess yo inside spiraled cycloned
your head walls 'n sweated
yo hand palms
Harv.
you got to go
for tha crimes 'n sins you're in
Harv.
little I know about your life payback
never unzipped some childhood facts
or defect
Harv.
some indications 'bout past
bad relations, of your old folks
back in vyder, texas
Harv.
we had some things in common
suicidal tapes we were pumpin'
we kept on thumbin', oh how we hollered
Harv.
sad to say that's our social event
turned in a nightmare in technicolor
Harv.
could have cleared tha air
when you started pullin' hair
from that voodoo doll
Harv.
hallucination, battlin', I could've been
yo corner man, throwin' towels in
now watch tha toll
Harv.
I watched tha trial goin' long miles
grabbed mindfiles when judge axed
'how did you feel'
Harv.
tha definition all meat no potatoes
for females, made you think it was real
The song "Harvey Quinnt" by Urban Dance Squad is a somber reflection on the singer's relationship with someone named Harvey. The song is primarily about the lack of communication between the singer and Harvey, and the damage that has been done because of it. The singer struggles to understand what Harvey is feeling, though they desperately want to. The line "now I kneel, try to feel what you felt but deal with tha hatchet 'n tha damage done" suggests that the singer is kneeling to symbolically bridge the gap between them and Harvey, but there is so much damage that it will be difficult for them to ever truly understand one another.
Despite their lack of communication, the singer and Harvey have experienced some similar struggles, such as listening to "suicidal tapes" and feeling like outcasts. The song suggests that if they had talked more openly about these issues, they may have been able to prevent some of the damage that was done. However, the opportunity for communication has passed, and Harvey is now facing the consequences of his actions. The song ends with the singer reflecting on how difficult it is for females to be taken seriously in certain situations, using the phrase "all meat no potatoes" as a metaphor to explain this problem.
Line by Line Meaning
Harv.
The singer addresses Harvey Quinnt
it's hard to start communication
The singer finds it difficult to communicate with Harvey
based on things never said but done
The singer's confusion arises from things that have happened, but no one ever talked about
now I kneel, try to feel what you felt
The artist tries to empathize with Harvey's feelings
but deal with tha hatchet
However, the artist has to cope with the consequences of Harvey's actions
'n tha damage done
Harvey caused harm, and the singer has to deal with it
you stayed reserved mind preserved like fish
Harvey was quiet and kept his thoughts to himself
your great big lobster was canned 'n calm
Despite Harvey's reserved nature, he had a lot going on inside of him
guess yo inside spiraled cycloned
Harvey's feelings and thoughts were chaotic and intense
your head walls 'n sweated
Harvey was anxious and nervous
yo hand palms
Harvey's hands were sweaty from nervousness
you got to go
The artist thinks Harvey needs to leave
for tha crimes 'n sins you're in
Harvey has committed crimes or done things that the singer considers morally wrong
little I know about your life payback
The singer doesn't know much about Harvey's life or what led him to act the way he did
never unzipped some childhood facts
The singer doesn't know about any traumatic childhood experiences Harvey may have had
or defect
The artist doesn't know if there is anything wrong with Harvey psychologically
some indications 'bout past
The artist has heard about some unpleasant things concerning Harvey's past
bad relations, of your old folks
These unpleasant things involve Harvey's parents or family members
back in vyder, texas
The negative aspects of Harvey's past occurred in Vyder, Texas
we had some things in common
The artist and Harvey had some shared experiences
suicidal tapes we were pumpin'
They both listened to music with suicidal themes
we kept on thumbin', oh how we hollered
The artist and Harvey would talk and shout together
sad to say that's our social event
Talking about suicide and feeling depressed was the only social activity they shared
turned in a nightmare in technicolor
Their shared activity turned into a vivid, frightening experience
could have cleared tha air
The singer wishes they had talked more about their feelings to prevent miscommunications
when you started pullin' hair
Things started to go wrong when Harvey started acting out
from that voodoo doll
Harvey did something strange by playing with a voodoo doll
hallucination, battlin', I could've been
The artist could have tried to help Harvey with any mental health issues
yo corner man, throwin' towels in
The artist would have been there to support Harvey
now watch tha toll
The singer now has to deal with the consequences of not helping Harvey sooner
I watched tha trial goin' long miles
The singer saw Harvey's trial proceedings from afar
grabbed mindfiles when judge axed
The artist tries to remember everything related to Harvey now that he is being tried in court
'how did you feel'
The judge is asking the artist how he felt about the events that occurred
tha definition all meat no potatoes
The definition given was superficial, lacking the critical information or details
for females, made you think it was real
The definition specifically for females was not entirely true or accurate, but Harvey believed it anyway
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