Snakes
Us3 Lyrics
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Headz be talkin' 'bout this and that
Behind backs, chit chat, speakin' on shit
That's off track, lackin' the facts
In my face ya crack smiles all the while
File vile data, scatterin' lies for miles
Jealous of me, the face seen on screens
KCB's the MC, son
You wish could be, see but can't
My man's plan rant
Slanderous enhanced chants
Planted to lance by chance, ruinin' my stance
I should blast ya ass, kid, talkin' that smack
Yet hold back, bids is wack
In fact carefully planned attack
In our midst exist viperous heads who hiss
Slither, committed to trick
Wisdom, venomous spit, snakes
We parted ways, way back, my ex, that's that
Now back chat, rumors and all of that
Why lie, stabbin' my back?
Puttin' me down 'round peeps
I know in town, ain't how I gets down
Baby, lounge and lose your frown
Seekin' revenge through friends
But since, since when this shit all began?
Baby, diss this, think again
Replaced to date, fake two face
Chasin' papes, escaped that fate
But wait, who's callin', who to date?
Your snake facade
See through your camouflage or guard
Beyond your charm lies evil, layin' calm
In our midst exist viperous heads who hiss
Slither, committed to trick
Wisdom, venomous spit, snakes
Who thinks they know me
To speak on what eyes don't see?
BK to Queens keeps biz from off the streets
Round the way he say, “Relay all day
Headz, bald to dread, spread words”
Other men said, “Implanter of lies
Spies serpents in disguise, Gemini two sided, false implies”
In our midst exist viperous heads who hiss
Slither, committed to trick
Wisdom, venomous spit, snakes
The song "Snakes" by Us3 sheds light on the issue of backstabbing and betrayal. The verses talk about how people gossip behind each other's backs and spread lies without caring about the harm they cause. The lyrics suggest that these people are vipers, snakes that use their cunning and venomous words to deceive and manipulate others.
The first verse talks about the weightless talk of some people, who spread rumors and lies without any factual basis. These people smile in front of you but hide their true intentions behind your back. The artist is aware of their real intentions and refers to the gossipers as snakes.
In the second verse, the artist describes how an ex-partner tries to seek revenge by spreading false rumors and lies. The artist expresses how he has moved on and doesn't care about the drama, but the ex-partner's envy and jealousy fuel this destructive behavior.
The chorus emphasizes the presence of snakes in our midst, who hiss and slither, spreading their venomous words and wisdom. The artist warns the listener to be careful and aware of these types of people and not to be deceived by their charm and lies.
In conclusion, "Snakes" is a timely and relevant song that reminds us of the existence of treacherous people who spread lies and deception. The lyrics are a call to action for people to be more discerning and to protect themselves from the harm that can be done by people who operate like snakes.
Line by Line Meaning
Headz be talkin' 'bout this and that
People talk about various things
Behind backs, chit chat, speakin' on shit
They talk behind people's backs and spread rumors
That's off track, lackin' the facts
Their information is inaccurate and irrelevant
In my face ya crack smiles all the while
They pretend to be friendly to my face
File vile data, scatterin' lies for miles
They spread malicious lies and rumors everywhere
I know your style
I can see through their lies and understand their true intentions
Jealous of me, the face seen on screens
They envy my success and popularity
KCB's the MC, son
I am a successful rapper and MC
You wish could be, see but can't
They wish they could be as successful as me but they can't
My man's plan rant
My friend's plan is to speak negatively about me
Slanderous enhanced chants
They are making false accusations about me
Planted to lance by chance, ruinin' my stance
They are trying to ruin my reputation
I should blast ya ass, kid, talkin' that smack
I could retaliate but choose not to
Yet hold back, bids is wack
But their actions are worthless
In fact carefully planned attack
It's a calculated attempt to harm me
In our midst exist viperous heads who hiss
There are people around us who spread lies and are deceitful
Slither, committed to trick
They are sneaky and manipulative
Wisdom, venomous spit, snakes
They act wise and knowledgeable but their words are poisonous
We parted ways, way back, my ex, that's that
I ended my relationship with my ex long ago
Now back chat, rumors and all of that
But they're still spreading rumors and talking behind my back
Why lie, stabbin' my back?
Why are they lying and trying to hurt me?
Puttin' me down 'round peeps
They're trying to make me look bad in front of others
I know in town, ain't how I gets down
But people who know me know that's not true
Baby, lounge and lose your frown
Don't worry about it and just relax
Seekin' revenge through friends
They're trying to get revenge on me through my friends
But since, since when this shit all began?
But when did this all start?
Baby, diss this, think again
Don't do this, reconsider your actions
Replaced to date, fake two face
They have been replaced and are acting fake
Chasin' papes, escaped that fate
They're only after money and have avoided the consequences
But wait, who's callin', who to date?
But who is really in charge here?
Your snake facade
You're pretending to be something you're not
See through your camouflage or guard
I can see through your disguise and defenses
Beyond your charm lies evil, layin' calm
You may seem charming but you have a malicious intent
Who thinks they know me
People who claim to know me
To speak on what eyes don't see?
But they don't know the whole story
BK to Queens keeps biz from off the streets
I keep my business private and low-key
Round the way he say, 'Relay all day
People in my neighborhood talk about me all the time
Headz, bald to dread, spread words'
People with different haircuts and styles talk about me
Other men said, 'Implanter of lies
Others accuse me of spreading lies
Spies serpents in disguise, Gemini two sided, false implies'
They accuse me of being duplicitous and deceptive
Writer(s): Wayne Shorter Copyright: Iska Music
Contributed by Caden T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sarah Tonen
Just somethin about this song.. snakes!