They first came to notice in 2000 with the single "Whistle While You Twurk" which got play on urban and pop radio stations and peaked at #16 on the US R&B/Hip-Hop chart. Their full-length debut album, Thug Walkin', came out later that year. Their next album, Alley: The Return of the Ying Yang Twins (2002) failed to sell 500,000 units and they didn't really achieve popularity until they collaborated with the self-styled "King of Crunk" Lil Jon on his 2002 single "Get Low". The song was a huge club and radio hit and the duo subsequently signed a deal with TVT Records.
Their first album for the label, Me & My Brother was certified platinum on April 12, 2005[1] and yielded three more hits — "Whats Happnin!", "Naggin'" and the popular Lil Jon collaboration "Salt Shaker". The same year the duo appeared on Britney Spears' album In the Zone and her television special of the same name. In 2004, TVT released My Brother & Me, an album composed largely of remixes which featured a bonus DVD of the group's videos. A new album U.S.A. (United State of Atlanta) appeared in the summer of 2005 as its singles "Wait (The Whisper Song)", "Badd", and "Shake" were dominating urban radio, and U.S.A. (Still United), a collection of outtakes, remixes, and collaborations similar to My Brother & Me followed in December 2005. It too was accompanied by a DVD featuring music videos and other footage from the U.S.A. (United State of Atlanta) period.
The group's fifth album Chemically Imbalanced was released in November 2006. For this album the Twins collaborated with producers Wyclef Jean and Jerry 'Wonder' Duplessis in addition to Mr. Collipark (who produced a majority of the songs on the group's previous albums). The first two singles were the Hall & Oates-sampling "Dangerous", featuring Wyclef Jean, and "Jigglin'".
They have both parted ways with Mr. Collipark after their last album, Chemically Imbalanced, and their future albums will not be distributed through TVT Records. They have also planned to work on their own record label and artists. D-Roc owns Punnn!!! Entertainmnet with Da Muzicians and Nue Breed as the first two duo signees. Kaine owns EA Productions, and has his group Hard Boyz, as well as Countrie Biggz, Geeskie, and Kuzin Big Boyy. Kaine also plans on releasing a solo album in the near future.
WATER
Ying Yang Twins Lyrics
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Please report to the dance floor
It's Ying Yang Twins and we're about to
Take over the game, game, game, game
Say 1, say 2, say you know what to do
We're gon' start the fun
We're gon' get it started
Man, I hate when the club be dead
Ain't nobody dancin' 'cause they scared
Get your ass on the floor and dance
Why you came in the club, are you mad?
Drop the rhythm to the boogie of the beat
This ain't Miami but we bringin' all the Heat
The ATL is on the map
2 young playas, you know we gon' snap
Englewood, East Atlanta
World wide with this country grammar
Ying Yang Twins back again
'Bout to save your life like the Superfriends
Yep, we so hot, yeah
We so hot, yeah
We so hot, yeah
Somebody bring me water
We so hot, yeah, water
We so hot, yeah, water
We so hot, yeah
Somebody bring me water
I said boom, bang, tick, tock
The Ying Yang Twins, they known to beat the block
So when our shit drop
You know damn well the album gon' pop
They wish that we stop
We ain't said it now but our shit gon' pop
Ying, Ying, Yang, Yang
In the game, ain't a damn thing changed
Dance on the floor, get crunk, get your groove on
There's somebody hatin' that's when you bust a move on
You came in the club to have a good time
So crunk, you done cranked up a soul train line
Now everybody dance on the floor
Everybody watchin', wanna see sum more
So let yourself go, you in the club
You see me in the club, I'ma crank it up
We so hot, yeah
We so hot, yeah
We so hot, yeah
Somebody bring me water
We so hot, yeah, water
We so hot, yeah, water
We so hot, yeah
Somebody bring me water
We back, we back, we back
We back, we back
We back, we back
We so hot, yeah
We so hot, yeah
We so hot, yeah
Somebody bring me water
We so hot, yeah, water
We so hot, yeah, water
We so hot, yeah
Somebody bring me water
Say 1, say 2, say you know what to do
We're gon' start the fun
We're gon' get it started
That's why we're the 2 Live Crew
Man, I hate when the club be dead
Ain't nobody dancin' 'cause they scared
Get your ass on the floor and dance
Why you came in the club, are you mad?
Bring me water, water, water
Bring me water, water, water
Bring me water, water, water
Bring me water
The lyrics to Ying Yang Twins' "Water" focus on getting people dancing in the club. The opening line calls for "ladies and thugs" to report to the dance floor, stating that the duo is about to take over the game. The chorus repeats the phrase "we so hot, yeah," and calls for someone to bring water. The verses encourage people to dance and have a good time, with the Ying Yang Twins proclaiming that they will "save your life like the Superfriends." The lyrics also mention their hometown of Atlanta, bringing attention to the city's musical influence.
Overall, the song's primary message is to have a good time and dance. The chorus's request for water could be interpreted as an indication of how hot the music is, with people needing to stay hydrated to keep up with the energy of the club scene. The song's connection to Atlanta's music scene also highlights the city's influence on hip hop, particularly when it comes to crunk music.
Line by Line Meaning
Ladies and thugs
Please report to the dance floor
It's Ying Yang Twins and we're about to
Take over the game, game, game, game
Attention ladies and thugs, make your way to the dance floor. It's us, the Ying Yang Twins, ready to dominate the music industry.
Say 1, say 2, say you know what to do
We're gon' start the fun
We're gon' get it started
That's why we're the 2 Live Crew
Let's get the party started by counting down from 1 to 2. We're the 2 Live Crew, known for our lively performances.
Man, I hate when the club be dead
Ain't nobody dancin' 'cause they scared
Get your ass on the floor and dance
Why you came in the club, are you mad?
It's frustrating when the club is empty and people are too afraid to dance. Let loose and have fun! Why else would you come to the club if not to dance?
Drop the rhythm to the boogie of the beat
This ain't Miami but we bringin' all the Heat
The ATL is on the map
2 young playas, you know we gon' snap
Let's groove to the beat of the music. Even though we're not in Miami, we're bringing the heat to Atlanta. As young players, we're ready to shine.
Englewood, East Atlanta
World wide with this country grammar
Ying Yang Twins back again
'Bout to save your life like the Superfriends
We're representing Englewood and East Atlanta with our unique style of country grammar. The returning Ying Yang Twins are here to save the day, like the Superfriends.
Yep, we so hot, yeah
We so hot, yeah
We so hot, yeah
Somebody bring me water
We're on fire and need some relief. Can someone bring us water?
I said boom, bang, tick, tock
The Ying Yang Twins, they known to beat the block
So when our shit drop
You know damn well the album gon' pop
Our music is explosive, and we're known for beating the block with our beats. When our album drops, it's sure to be a hit.
They wish that we stop
We ain't said it now but our shit gon' pop
Ying, Ying, Yang, Yang
In the game, ain't a damn thing changed
Our critics may want us to stop, but our success is inevitable. The Ying Yang Twins are still in the game and nothing has changed.
Dance on the floor, get crunk, get your groove on
There's somebody hatin' that's when you bust a move on
You came in the club to have a good time
So crunk, you done cranked up a soul train line
Let loose on the dance floor and get your groove on. If someone is hating or trying to bring you down, show them your best moves. You came to the club to have fun, so get crunk and crank up a soul train line.
Now everybody dance on the floor
Everybody watchin', wanna see sum more
So let yourself go, you in the club
You see me in the club, I'ma crank it up
Let's get everyone dancing on the floor. The audience wants to see more, so don't hold back. Let yourself go and enjoy the club scene. We're here to crank up the music and make everyone move.
Bring me water, water, water
Bring me water, water, water
Bring me water, water, water
Bring me water
Our performance is on fire, and we need water to cool down. Can someone please bring us water?
We back, we back, we back
We back, we back
We back, we back
We're back and ready to take the music industry by storm once again.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: WYCLEF JEAN, ERIC JACKSON, JERRY DUPLESSIS, DEONGELO HOLMES, MICHAEL CROOMS, JERRY JORDAN
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