There are many artists named Ike. Some of the prominent ones are:

1.… Read Full Bio ↴There are many artists named Ike. Some of the prominent ones are:

1. A deep house producer on Stuttgart label Philpot. Most of the similar tags are related to this artist.

2. A hip-hop producer.

3. An Italian electro jazz project.

4. A Japanese singer-songwriter.

5. The power pop project of Delaware & Philly-based singer-songwriter-guitarist John Faye, formerly of The Caulfields. Working with guitarist Cliff Hillis, bassist Joann Schmidt and drummer Dave Anthony, The John Faye Power Trip was released in 1999. The collaboration eventually lead to the quartet adopting a unified band name, IKE, and the first full-length under this moniker, Parallel Universe, was self-released in 2003. With the quarter firmly planted in the Philadelphia scene, the album sold nearly 5000 copies, largely on the strength of "Deathbed (Na, Na, Na)", a minor radio hit in the area. During and after a period of what the band described as the members creeping into adulthood, it took nearly a year to record the follow-up, In Real Life. Finally released in the summer of 2005, the band scored a hit on local station WMMR with "Into Philadelphia", now used as the entrance song for several of the city's sports teams. Although Hillis left the band in 2007 to focus on his solo career, they released another record, Where to Begin in January 2008, scoring another local hit with "We Like Sugar". After Schmidt and Anthony left the band for other pursuits in 2008, the band announced an indefinite hiatus in an email sent to fans in October 2008. This status was surprisingly rescinded the following month, however, when Faye announced that the remaining bandmembers had decided to soldier on and were already demoing material for a new album. With permanent replacements Brett Talley (guitar), Susie Steen (bass) and Tommy Kristich (drums) on board, Tie the Knot with All That You've Got was finally released in January 2010.

Dirty
iKE Lyrics

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Woooo
Triiip, Triiip
Woooooooo
Triiip, Triiip, Triiip
Uh huh... 2am no one vent to
Smacked by lonely shit up on my mental
Tryna find my comfort zone you know its appealing
Somewhere between being savage and being in my feelings

Somewhere between being average and making a killing
Difference between being the Mavericks or the Lakers ceiling
Banners on top of banners need that for my legacy
Fade into obscurity yeah that's what they beg of me
I got these credit card scamming niggas calling me fake
I got these bozos that got rattled, yeah they calling me snake
When you the only one making it swear that's all they gon' say
I got some jawns that's engaged still calling me bae
I let the law of karma take place with few resistance
Dirty Dirty, same nigga but my moves is different
Going hard till I'm up at the big gate
Stacking up spent my last 10 to get my shit straight
Dirty Hours it's that time high an drink while I'm fuckin'
Truth be told on my phone wit no hoes doin' nothin'
Insomnia where the money these thoughts got me deprived
Way too much on my mind I'm gotta stay on my grind
Dirty Hours it's that time high an drink while I'm fuckin'
Truth be told on my phone wit no hoes doin' nothin'
Insomnia where the money these thoughts got me deprived
Way too much on my mind I'm gotta stay on my grind
Locked up in the crib, should I cancel my triiip?
Or should I book a one way? You know the 'God need to dip
Spill it all over jazzy tunes while them speakers bustin'
Fuck weeping over repercussions
What are we discussing?
Toxic ex nothing keep calling my phone
Hoping she find some better, so she can leave me alone
Blades full of blades i acquire hate
Praying my dreams won't mean less cause if it do ima violate
I gotta violent then that's sad
Practiced keeping my emotions together, I use to cry when I was mad
A Fool when I'm hot
I always say I'm good when people ask cause what you gon' do if I'm not?
I'm like fuck it 3 tears in a bucket
Switch the subject
These the thoughts in my mind looking aggy up in public
Life's too precious I'm on my toes like a dancer
There's days that ask questions and years that give answers
Dirty Hours it's that time high an drink while I'm fuckin
Truth be told on my phone wit no hoes doin' nothin'

Insomnia where these money thoughts got me deprived
Way too much on my mind I'm tryna on my grind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to iKE's song "Dirty" portray a complex emotional state and the struggles the artist is going through. The song begins with a sense of loneliness and a search for comfort. The artist acknowledges the contrasting sides of his personality, torn between being savage and in touch with his emotions. He also reflects on the tension between being average and striving for success and recognition, drawing a comparison between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers. The desire for a legacy and the fear of fading into obscurity are also touched upon.

The lyrics further delve into the artist's experiences with detractors and the challenges he faces. He receives accusations of being fake or a snake from those who envy his success, while also dealing with engaged women who still reach out to him. The artist embraces the law of karma and acknowledges that his actions will have consequences.

The second verse reveals the artist's contemplative state. He questions whether he should cancel his plans or embark on a new journey. The mention of "jazzy tunes" suggests a coping mechanism, through which the artist spills his emotions and finds release. He rejects dwelling on the negative repercussions and toxic relationships, hoping that his dreams won't be devalued. The artist talks about keeping his emotions in check but also admits to times when he cannot control his tears. Despite the challenges, he adopts a nonchalant attitude, suggesting that he will continue to navigate through life's difficulties.

Line by Line Meaning

Woooo
Expressing excitement and energy

Triiip, Triiip
Repeating the sound of a trip, possibly referring to a state of altered consciousness

Woooooooo
Continuing to express excitement and energy

Triiip, Triiip, Triiip
Repeating the sound of a trip, emphasizing the state of altered consciousness

Uh huh... 2am no one vent to
Acknowledging the late hour and the lack of someone to share one's thoughts with

Smacked by lonely shit up on my mental
Feeling overwhelmed by feelings of loneliness

Tryna find my comfort zone you know its appealing
Attempting to find a state of comfort and familiarity, recognizing its attractiveness

Somewhere between being savage and being in my feelings
Navigating between acting tough and showing vulnerability

Somewhere between being average and making a killing
Striving to be more than just average and achieve great success

Difference between being the Mavericks or the Lakers ceiling
Highlighting the distinction between mediocrity and greatness

Banners on top of banners need that for my legacy
Desiring recognition and success to leave a lasting legacy

Fade into obscurity yeah that's what they beg of me
Others wanting the artist to be forgotten and overlooked

I got these credit card scamming niggas calling me fake
Dealing with people who question and doubt the artist's authenticity

I got these bozos that got rattled, yeah they calling me snake
Facing criticism and betrayal from jealous individuals

When you the only one making it swear that's all they gon' say
Experiencing the negativity and judgement from those who envy your success

I got some jawns that's engaged still calling me bae
Having individuals in committed relationships still expressing romantic interest

I let the law of karma take place with few resistance
Allowing karma to unfold without opposing it

Dirty Dirty, same nigga but my moves is different
Maintaining one's identity while evolving and making different choices

Going hard till I'm up at the big gate
Working tirelessly until the artist reaches a significant milestone

Stacking up spent my last 10 to get my shit straight
Saving money and investing it wisely to improve one's situation

Dirty Hours it's that time high an drink while I'm fuckin'
Referring to late nights filled with indulgence and pleasure

Truth be told on my phone wit no hoes doin' nothin'
Honestly admitting to being alone on the phone, not engaging in any activities

Insomnia where the money these thoughts got me deprived
Unable to sleep due to thoughts about money and its impact on one's life

Way too much on my mind I'm gotta stay on my grind
Feeling overwhelmed with thoughts but determined to stay focused and work hard

Locked up in the crib, should I cancel my triiip?
Contemplating whether to cancel a planned trip while being confined at home

Or should I book a one way? You know the 'God need to dip
Considering making a spontaneous decision to leave indefinitely, feeling the need for change

Spill it all over jazzy tunes while them speakers bustin'
Expressing emotions and thoughts while listening to vibrant music

Fuck weeping over repercussions
Rejecting the idea of dwelling on the negative consequences

What are we discussing?
Posing a rhetorical question about the topic of conversation

Toxic ex nothing keep calling my phone
Receiving repeated calls from an unhealthy and troublesome former partner

Hoping she find some better, so she can leave me alone
Wishing for the ex to find happiness elsewhere and stop bothering the artist

Blades full of blades i acquire hate
Metaphorically referring to accumulating enemies and negativity

Praying my dreams won't mean less cause if it do ima violate
Hoping that achieving success won't diminish the artist's aspirations, otherwise they will act out

I gotta violent then that's sad
Acknowledging the potential for aggression if provoked, indicating sadness

Practiced keeping my emotions together, I use to cry when I was mad
Having learned to control emotions, recalling a time when anger led to tears

A Fool when I'm hot
Admitting to making foolish decisions when feeling emotional and impulsive

I always say I'm good when people ask cause what you gon' do if I'm not?
Choosing to portray a positive front even when struggling, questioning others' ability to help if the artist is not okay

I'm like fuck it 3 tears in a bucket
Deciding to let go and not dwell on negative emotions

Switch the subject
Changing the topic of conversation

These the thoughts in my mind looking aggy up in public
Feeling agitated and frustrated internally, although appearing calm in public

Life's too precious I'm on my toes like a dancer
Recognizing the value of life and staying alert and attentive like a dancer

There's days that ask questions and years that give answers
Experiencing days filled with uncertainty and questioning, while finding clarity and answers over time

Dirty Hours it's that time high an drink while I'm fuckin'
Referring to late nights filled with indulgence and pleasure

Truth be told on my phone wit no hoes doin' nothin'
Honestly admitting to being alone on the phone, not engaging in any activities

Insomnia where these money thoughts got me deprived
Unable to sleep due to thoughts about money and its impact on one's life

Way too much on my mind I'm gotta stay on my grind
Feeling overwhelmed with thoughts but determined to stay focused and work hard

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Isiah Wiggins

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