He recently signed with [adult swim]'s Williams Street record label and released his 7th official album The Diary of An American Witchdoctor in '07.
Advertisement for this album for shown all over the net, a privilege not usually reserved for relatively unknown rap artists these days.
Cartoon Network's [adult swim] ran full length advertisements nightly during the album's release featuring Soul Train style dancers in period outfits getting particularly funky on the dance floor.
2.) Witchdoctor was a psychedelic stoner doom band from Houston. Short lived. Long ass songs.
The Ritual
Witchdoctor Lyrics
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A ritual is something every man do around his house or
Any time of the day, every man got his own ritual that he does
To keep himself alive. Music is my ritual
The language you speak, is that part of the ritual?
What's that?
The language you speak, is that part of the ritual?
That is the ritual
We gone do you like dis here
Why'all don't know nothin' bout dis here
Gone do you like dis here
We gone show why'all niggas
Why'all don't know nothin' bout dis here
[Chorus: x4]
Make him feal ohh-ohhhhh-ohhh
Janey got a babyyy
Prostitutes walkin'
Police just hit the house down the street
Ol' man wit a sign, he want somethin' to eat
[Chorus]
Where my next check comin' from?
Hey, Where my next check comin' from?
Am I gone have to ruuunn?
I ain't goin' back to jaaaiil
Ain't got no lady of mine
'Bout to run up the street, get me a bottle of wine
Ain't got much time left, in the streets
Not much time left
[Chorus]
In Witchdoctor's song The Ritual, the artist opens up about the importance of rituals and how they differ from person to person. He explains that rituals are the things that keep a man going, something he does to keep himself alive. The artist then goes on to establish that music is his ritual. When asked if the language he speaks is part of the ritual, he simply replies that it is. This reinforces the idea that a ritual is personal and unique to every individual.
The chorus of the song talks about making someone feel a certain way, which could mean a feeling of empowerment or an emotional connection. The next verse describes everyday struggles such as poverty and hunger, depicting a gritty reality of life on the streets. The artist then asks where his next check is coming from and expresses his unwillingness to go back to jail. He also mentions that he doesn't have a lady in his life, and with little time left, he hurries up to buy a bottle of wine.
Overall, the song The Ritual is about the importance of routines that keep a person grounded, reflecting on the daily struggles of life and the difficulties of living on the streets. It speaks to the reality of one's life, the uniqueness of individual routines, and how music can be a crucial part of the ritual.
Line by Line Meaning
What is a ritual?
Asking for the definition of a ritual.
A ritual is something every man do around his house or
A ritual is an activity that every man does around his house or in his daily life to keep himself alive.
Any time of the day, every man got his own ritual that he does
Every man has his own ritual to perform that keeps him going throughout the day.
To keep himself alive. Music is my ritual
Music is the performer's personal ritual that keeps him motivated and alive.
The language you speak, is that part of the ritual?
Questioning if the language one speaks is a part of their personal ritual.
What's that?
Asking for clarification on the previous statement.
That is the ritual
Answering the question on the previous statement by admitting that language is indeed a part of the personal ritual.
We gone do you like dis here
The performers are going to do something that the audience is not used to.
Why'all don't know nothin' bout dis here
Implying that the audience is not familiar with the performance and cannot comprehend what they are about to witness.
Gone do you like dis here
Repeating the statement that they will perform something new.
We gone show why'all niggas
The performers are going to exhibit their skills to the audience.
Why'all don't know nothin' bout dis here
Emphasizing again that the audience is not knowledgeable enough about the performance.
[Chorus: x4]
Make him feal ohh-ohhhhh-ohhh
Repeating the chorus multiple times that involves the audience feeling an emotion.
Janey got a babyyy
The performers are narrating an incident about a person named Janey having a baby.
Prostitutes walkin'
Describing an activity of prostitutes walking around the street.
Police just hit the house down the street
Informing that the police recently went to a nearby house.
Ol' man wit a sign, he want somethin' to eat
Observing an old man with a sign asking for food.
[Chorus]
Returning to the chorus again that emphasizes the audience to feel an emotion.
Where my next check comin' from?
An individual's anxiety about their next paycheck.
Hey, Where my next check comin' from?
Repeating the anxiety about the next paycheck.
Am I gone have to ruuunn?
Questioning if the individual will have to run away due to the absence of the paycheck.
I ain't goin' back to jaaaiil
Resolving not to return to jail in any circumstances.
Ain't got no lady of mine
The individual doesn't have a significant other in their life.
'Bout to run up the street, get me a bottle of wine
The individual is running up the street to purchase a bottle of wine before it's too late.
Ain't got much time left, in the streets
Acknowledging the individual's limited time left in the streets.
Not much time left
Reiterating the statement about the individual's limited time in the streets.
[Chorus]
Concluding the song with the repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the audience to feel an emotion.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ERIN JOHNSON, ORGANIZED NOIZE
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