Time And Space
Us3 Lyrics
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Whole world movin' at a blindin' pace
Time and space, percussion and bass
The whole world movin' at a blindin' pace
Life's a card game, tryin' to hold the ace
See you might get erased in this great paper chase
The whole world movin' at a blindin' pace
Life's a card game, tryin' to hold the ace
See you might get erased in this great paper chase
Open up your brain cavity, gravity pulls my direction
Got somethin' to say plus the trom like Dr. Bombay
You goin' my way 'cos life is just like a highway
Either with me or not 'cos SS blows the spot
Through the roof of your club or the back of your shack
Sinister V's on attack no matter what you pack
A different species of ill emcees them G's gotcha box on 10
In your mix tape blend
You can philosophize, see my plans' to make my fam rise
Put some bread on the table in a house that's stable
Ain't nothin' changed but dimes and quarters, you know the orders
I sting international style when I'm buck wild
Time and space, percussion and bass
The whole world movin' at a blindin' pace
Life's a card game, tryin' to hold the ace
See you might get erased in this great paper chase
Time and space, percussion and bass
The whole world movin' at a blindin' pace
Life's a card game, tryin' to hold the ace
See you might get erased in this great paper chase
I shake the house down with sound
Some say it's ridiculous, some they sleep on this
Bound to hit 'em dead center, not the best but not the worst
Sahdeeq'll hit 'em with a verse of flavor
Catch it now take it home, think about it later
I rock for brothers in Pintos to Mazeratis, hotties with thick bodies
Drinkin' nectar in the shady sector in the summer
I catch a flow like a canoe goin' down the river
Pass them snakes that slither, deliver realness
In any words I spit legit vocalist straight from the abyss
To my peeps across the globe I say peace
And that's the absence of all confusion, just cruisin'
Time and space, percussion and bass
The whole world movin' at a blindin' pace
Life's a card game, tryin' to hold the ace
See you might get erased in this great paper chase, see
Time and space, percussion and bass
The whole world movin' at a blindin' pace
Life's a card game, tryin' to hold the ace
See you might get erased in this great paper chase
You could camouflage the truth but it still comes through in
What you do B after A and you'll C
Write rhymes for peeps on the street not what the company thinks
Just finance so I could shake the dance like wet pants
You had a hit once but now you rock the dunce cap
'Cos you don't know nothin' about where this form began
Got you all in check like whoo hah, shut down all the hoopla
You now wanna come back like you're really my pal
But I peeped your whole style, defecate on your pile
Top of your heap leavin' your whole crew cheap
Lost for words, I breathe thoughts never heard by man
Foil ya plan and disappear in the sands of
Time and space, percussion and bass
The whole world movin' at a blindin' pace
Life's a card game, tryin' to hold the ace
See you might get erased in this great paper chase, word
Time and space, percussion and bass
The whole world movin' at a blindin' pace
Life's a card game, tryin' to hold the ace
See you might get erased in this great paper chase
The song "Time And Space" by Us3 is a smooth fusion of jazz and hip-hop. The lyrics emphasize the breakneck pace at which the world moves, and life's intensity often feels like a great paper chase. In particular, the chorus emphasizes this by repeating "time and space, percussion and bass, the whole world moving at a blinding pace." The verses also raise the theme of the importance of keeping your eyes open in times of rapid movement.
The opening line, "open up your brain cavity, gravity pulls my direction," is a nod to the idea of being moved by a force beyond one's control. The following lines detail the rapper's determination to continue on his chosen path while also acknowledging that it may not always be an easy one. He emphasizes his unique voice, saying he'll "sting international style when I'm buck wild"
Later in the song are lines like "you can camouflage the truth but it still comes through in / what you do B after A and you'll C," which is advice to stay true to yourself. This sentiment is also repeated in the line "write rhymes for the peeps on the street not what the company thinks." The song overall feels like a gentle but insistent urging to be watchful, stay true to oneself, and survive in a rapidly changing world.
Line by Line Meaning
Time and space, percussion and bass
The constant rhythm of time and space, accompanied by the beat of percussion and bass, is a universal force that governs and shapes our existence.
The whole world movin' at a blindin' pace
Life moves rapidly, and we must keep pace with it, or we'll be left behind in a blur of motion and change.
Life's a card game, tryin' to hold the ace
Life is like a game of chance, where the odds are against us, and we must strive to win the ultimate prize of success, which is symbolized by holding the ace card.
See you might get erased in this great paper chase
The pursuit of wealth and fame is a relentless and cutthroat competition, where one's identity and worth can be easily erased and forgotten amidst the crowd.
Open up your brain cavity, gravity pulls my direction
Listen closely and with an open mind, as my words carry a gravity that pulls you into my perspective and direction.
Got somethin' to say plus the trom like Dr. Bombay
I have something important to share, and my voice is powerful and charismatic like that of a renowned physician, Dr. Bombay.
A different species of ill emcees them G's gotcha box on 10
We are a unique and talented group of hip-hop artists who excel in our craft, and our music is so good that it's turned up to maximum volume by our fans.
I sting international style when I'm buck wild
My rhymes have a universal appeal, and I bring an energetic and dynamic presence to the stage that electrifies the audience.
I shake the house down with sound
My music is so powerful and intense that it shakes the very foundation of the building and moves people to dance and groove along.
Catch it now take it home, think about it later
Listen to our music in the moment, and then reflect on it later, as the messages and themes are deep and thought-provoking.
Drinkin' nectar in the shady sector in the summer
Enjoying the sweet pleasures of life in a comfortable and relaxed environment during a warm and sunny season.
Pass them snakes that slither, deliver realness
Expose those who deceive and manipulate, and bring authenticity and truth to our music and message.
Got you all in check like whoo hah, shut down all the hoopla
I'm in control and dominant, and I'm silencing all the unnecessary noise and commotion that distracts from what's important.
But I peeped your whole style, defecate on your pile
I've carefully observed and analyzed your approach and technique, and I'm exposing it as being misguided and flawed.
Foil ya plan and disappear in the sands of
I'm thwarting your schemes and ambitions, and then vanishing without leaving a trace, like disappearing into the vast and endless desert sands.
Contributed by Caden O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alexandre Allain
The bass line completed with this piano sample drives me crazy. Sensational
Salvia Divinorum
Time and space, percussion and bass
The whole world movin' at a blindin' pace
Life's a card game, tryin' to hold the ace
See you might get erased in this great paper chase
plazmatix XPRmental
my fav from that album
pablo jara
Viva los 90
Vaya viaje
Marc Roig Cebrian
Genial