Abraham was intent on not falling and started the band as a way to cope and ultimately rising up from hardship. “Jacksonville is a poor and ignorant city,” Abraham continues, “many people who live there have never been anywhere else so I feel to rise up out of that takes a special kind of person.”
After several years on the road, honing their chops nationwide with the likes of Rancid, Bad Brains, Bouncing Souls, Gym Class Heroes, Wu-Tang Clan, Suicidal Tendencies and others, it’s safe to say the band has risen from their humble beginnings in the Southeast. They’ve performed to thousands at major festivals including Coachella, Bamboozle and Warped Tour but they never forget their roots. The band reps their home turf hard no matter what part of the country they may be in at any given time. Aaron shrugs it off with gratitude, “many bands and rappers pay homage to their hometown because it’s what they know and it’s where they got their courage so I have to thank my town and people for that because their aren’t many voices in our town that come with credibility.”
Credibility is something Whole Wheat Bread has earned on both sides of the musical fence – the punk and rap worlds. The game’s elite is down with WWB and whether that’s Lil Jon on the rap side or Tim Armstrong for punk, the band has connected with the artists that have influenced them and now, remarkably view the band as peers. Rancid has invited the band on the road while Lil Jon invited them to play on his upcoming album. “They can see the authenticity of our sound plus Lil Jon loves punk and Tim Armstrong loves rap,” says Aaron, “me and him were talking about T.I. and Lil Jon would talk to me about Bad Brains.”
The band’s unique guitar-charged punk rock mixed with southern hip-hop is perfectly constructed for the iPod-on-shuffle generation who enjoys their music rap, punk, reggae, rock, all mixed together and all points in between. “We can play a show of punk songs and someone from Jamaica will come up to me after the show and ask me, are one of y’all from the Caribbean?” says Aaron, “the different influences have always been there so I see more songs coming that are exactly that and less songs that are simply a punk song.”
Hearts of Hoodlums is the band's new album. It was produced by Travis Huff (Yellowcard, Armor For Sleep) with guest appearances by rapper Murs and punk rocker Mike McColgan of Street Dogs. Hearts of Hoodlums showcases the band’s versatility from the balls-out metal of “I Can’t Think” to the epic “Staying True” starting with acoustic guitars and string flourishes only to end with the band rocking out in full-unabashed glory. The album’s opener “Bombs Away” shines with vocal contributions from Mike McColgan of Street Dogs and a lyrical message that hits home. According to Abraham the song is about “the war, the effect of the economy, immigration and so on”. He continues, “it all seems so senseless and all that happens in the end is a loss.”
The catchy “Girlfriend Like This” has a reggae backbeat and features samples that would sound at home on a Lee Scratch Perry album. The band’s homage to repping your home turf “Throw Your Sets Up” features southern rap with distorted guitars sounding somewhat like a hybrid of Outkast and N.E.R.D.
Fans of the band’s punk edge won’t be disappointed as while the album is versatile, there’s plenty to mosh to like “Lower Class Man” or “New Age Southern Baptist N*gga From Da Hood” of which Aaron simply says, “hallelujah my n*gga.”
Whole Wheat Bread will perform on March 19 at SXSW in Austin, TX. They are planning a UK trip this April.
Never Scared
Whole Wheat Bread Lyrics
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Yea the shows gonna be crunk tonight
Southside Duval County.
I was outside of the club just smokin a blunt.
And I walked inside the club, and startin to get drunk.
I told them motherfuckers I ain't never scared. (What?)
I ain't never scared. (What?)
I told them motherfuckers I ain't never scared. (What?)
I ain't never scared. (What?)
Bitch I ain't never scared!
Straight outta Duval county aka Jacksonville.
Ain't scared to throw your bitch ass away like daffodils.
When I'm gone off that liquor better back your ass up.
I ain't racist but I will fuck your cracker-ass up.
I gotta get it while then getting is good
Bitch I wish you wouldn't.
Try run up on me and take my shit I'll pop you in your hood.
It's all good if you pay me mine, hit me back on time.
I ain't got no time, no excuses, better get ready to die.
I told them motherfuckers I ain't never scared (What?)
I ain't never scared (What?)
I ain't never scared (What?)
I told them motherfuckers I ain't never scared (What?)
I ain't never scared
Bitch I ain't never scared!
All the South Side niggas they ain't never scared. (Never scared)
All the artisan niggas they ain't never scared. (Never scared)
All the ignorant niggas they ain't never scared. (Never scared)
They ain't never scared
DUVAL!
They ain't never scared
At the age of nineteen I got my name in the business.
And I still keep it real without no games or no gimmicks.
Fuck the limelight, and the fame and the image.
When them niggas come and go, I'm gonna stay till the finish.
I don't need no record deal, I'm gonna stay in the business.
I'm a rock star without major label assistance.
Cause I'm way cooler than anybody you know and I roll with hooligans and still make the music and
I told them motherfuckers I ain't never scared (What?)
I ain't never scared (What?)
I ain't never scared (What?)
I told them motherfuckers I ain't never scared (What?)
I ain't never scared (What?)
Bitch I ain't never scared!
[Spoken]
Listen up its Whole Wheat Bread 2006
Joseph Largen, Aaron Abraham, Nick Largen
It's the real thing y'all
Duval county's finest
Jacksonville, Florida
Dirty South
Get off the dick, punk life bitch
Yea!
The song "Never Scared" by Whole Wheat Bread is a hip-hop/rock fusion that exudes confidence and fearlessness. The first verse describes the lead singer's state of mind when he enters a club after smoking a blunt and getting drunk. He declares that he is not afraid of anyone, hence the repeated phrase, "I ain't never scared." The second verse emphasizes the singer's pride in his Jacksonville roots, and his willingness to stand up to anyone who tries to challenge him or take what is his. The chorus repeats, urging anyone listening to recognize that he is not easily intimidated, and that he is not to be messed with.
The third verse emphasizes the singer's determination to succeed on his own terms, without any help or interference from record labels or the trappings of fame. He proudly claims to be a "rock star" who can hold his own, thanks to the support of his friends and bandmates, who he affectionately refers to as "hooligans." The song ends with the band members introducing themselves to the audience and declaring their loyalty to their hometown of Jacksonville.
Overall, "Never Scared" is a song that celebrates individuality, self-confidence, and pride in one's roots. It is a song that encourages listeners to stand up for themselves and not be afraid to be themselves, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Yea the shows gonna be crunk tonight
The show tonight is going to be really exciting.
Southside Duval County.
This is a shoutout to Duval County, Jacksonville, Florida.
I was outside of the club just smokin a blunt.
I was smoking weed outside the club.
And I walked inside the club, and startin to get drunk.
I went inside and started drinking alcohol.
I told them motherfuckers I ain't never scared. (What?)
I told those people that I am fearless and not intimidated.
I ain't never scared. (What?)
I am not frightened.
Bitch I ain't never scared!
I am not scared at all!
Straight outta Duval county aka Jacksonville.
I am from Duval County which is also known as Jacksonville.
Ain't scared to throw your bitch ass away like daffodils.
I'm not afraid to get rid of you like you're not important to me.
When I'm gone off that liquor better back your ass up.
If I am drunk, you had better stay away from me.
I ain't racist but I will fuck your cracker-ass up.
I'm not prejudiced but I will hurt you.
I gotta get it while then getting is good
I need to take advantage of the opportunity.
Bitch I wish you wouldn't.
I hope you wouldn't mess with me.
Try run up on me and take my shit I'll pop you in your hood.
If you try to take my belongings, I will hurt you.
It's all good if you pay me mine, hit me back on time.
If you owe me money, pay me back on time and everything will be okay.
I ain't got no time, no excuses, better get ready to die.
Don't make excuses, be ready to face the consequences.
All the South Side niggas they ain't never scared. (Never scared)
All the people from the South Side are fearless.
All the artisan niggas they ain't never scared. (Never scared)
All the people who create things are fearless.
All the ignorant niggas they ain't never scared. (Never scared)
All people who are unaware are fearless.
DUVAL!
This is a shoutout to Duval County.
At the age of nineteen I got my name in the business.
At nineteen, I became famous.
And I still keep it real without no games or no gimmicks.
I remain honest without any tricks or deceit.
Fuck the limelight, and the fame and the image.
I don't care about fame, popularity or status.
When them niggas come and go, I'm gonna stay till the finish.
I'm going to stick around until the end when others might leave.
I don't need no record deal, I'm gonna stay in the business.
I don't require a record deal to keep working in the music industry.
I'm a rock star without major label assistance.
I am a successful musician without the help of major labels.
Cause I'm way cooler than anybody you know and I roll with hooligans and still make the music and
I'm cooler than all of your friends and I associate with people considered delinquent, but I still make music.
Listen up its Whole Wheat Bread 2006
This is Whole Wheat Bread from 2006.
Joseph Largen, Aaron Abraham, Nick Largen
These are the names of the members of Whole Wheat Bread.
It's the real thing y'all
This is genuine.
Dirty South
This is a reference to the southern region of the United States.
Get off the dick, punk life bitch
Stop obsessing or bothering me, you weakling.
Yea!
This is an enthusiastic exclamation.
Lyrics © A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING, Universal Music Publishing Group, AVERY L JOHNSON DBA STONEWATER MUSIC PUBLISHING, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAN BROWN, GEORGE CLINTON JR., WILLIAM BOOTSY COLLINS, GARY COOPER, WAYNE HARDNETT JR., CLIFFORD HARRIS, AVERY JOHNSON, MICHAEL RENDER, WAYNE JR. HARDNETT, MICHAEL SANTIGO RENDER, AVERY L. JOHNSON, CLIFFORD J. HARRIS, GEORGE JR. CLINTON, WILLIAM EARL COLL
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