With a rich underground pedigree, Raf and O have been described as “Indietronic delicacy” by Mixmag following their debut Ep in 2008 "Has the air gone walking?".
They play live regularly and have shared the bill with Faust, Rothko, Robert Logan, Alabama 3 and Nedry.
Raf and O have released their debut album "A Giant In The Snow" in May 2010.
"The intimacy of the album is just beautiful, and makes those Aphex Twin sounds really accessible, and a lot more emotively intense than I have heard before" ******** Subba Cultcha
"Raf and O are a south London based secret that need sharing with the wider world…akin to Bjork discovering the joys of a Tascam back in the 80's....they display outright pop mastery" Flux Magazine
Worms
raf and o Lyrics
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I be god damned if I’m riding round
If I’m riding round here broke
You can run all you wanna I’ma pull up on ya
Nigga got a car full of smoke (Hey)
Hunnid niggas with me and they bustin
Cause these niggas gon pay what they owe
I say these niggas gon pay what they owe (Pay)
Press a nigga, relax me
Got a chopper on my backseat
Play me out some bread
And yo head where yo lap be
These fuck niggas got pacified
All my music amplified
All my woadies down to cross ya
Like ya crucified
I shoulda wore a suit and tie
Cause I'm serious
This nigga owe me some bologna
Must be delirious
On everything
You done heard em call my name
You know that I'm off the chain
Put me in the half of fame
You hearing this
I'm tellin mane
Niggas gon pay what they owe
I be god damned if I’m riding round
If I’m riding round here broke
You can run all you wanna I’ma pull up on ya
Nigga got a car full of smoke (Hey)
Hunnid niggas with me and they bustin
Cause these niggas gon pay what they owe
I say these niggas gon pay what they owe (Pay)
Living life
In the trenches
With my niggas
I'ma swang
Big body
Black Denali
Chop a body
Do yo thang, do yo thang
I been throwed (Yeah)
What I'm saying is I ain't playin mane
These niggas gon pay what they owe
I say these niggas gon pay what they owe (Pay)
Living life
In the trenches
With my niggas
I'ma swang
Living life
In the trenches
With my niggas
I'ma swang
Living life
In the trenches
With my niggas
I'ma swang
Living life
In the trenches
With my niggas
I'ma swang
Living life
In the trenches
With my niggas
I'ma swang
Living life
In the trenches
With my niggas
I'ma swang
The lyrics of "Worms" by Raf and O are loaded with vivid imagery and tough talk. The song opens with a clear statement, "Niggas gon pay what they owe." The singer is out for revenge, determined to get what's rightfully his. He is not planning to go anywhere unless he gets what he is owed, and he makes it clear he is not afraid to take drastic measures to get what he wants. The lyrics are full of menace as the singer speaks about his car's trunk filled with smoke, indicating that he's carrying something illegal, perhaps drugs or guns. The chorus emphasizes his determination to get what's his: "Hunnid niggas with me and they bustin' / Cause these niggas gon pay what they owe / I said, these niggas gon pay what they owe."
The song also talks about the singer’s life. He is "living life in the trenches with my niggas." The trenches likely refer to the ghetto, and his "niggas" are his fellow gang members. He also mentions his car, a big body black Denali, which he uses to make his presence known. The use of the phrase "swang" in the chorus is likely a reference to the Houston rap style of "screwed and chopped" music, where beats are slowed down and manipulated. Perhaps the singer is alluding to his music being of this style. Overall, the lyrics of "Worms" paint a picture of an individual deeply immersed in a violent, dangerous lifestyle, where revenge and money are the driving forces.
Line by Line Meaning
Niggas gon pay what they owe
I expect people to give me what they owe me
I be god damned if I’m riding round
I won't be caught driving around struggling financially
If I’m riding round here broke
I won't tolerate being broke in my own neighborhood
You can run all you wanna I’ma pull up on ya
Even if you try to avoid me, I will find you
Nigga got a car full of smoke (Hey)
I have plenty of weed in my car
Hunnid niggas with me and they bustin
I have a hundred people with me who are ready to use violence
Cause these niggas gon pay what they owe
They will face retribution for not paying what they owe me
I say these niggas gon pay what they owe (Pay)
I am reiterating the fact that they need to pay me back
Press a nigga, relax me
The act of extorting someone brings me satisfaction
Got a chopper on my backseat
I have a gun in my car
Play me out some bread
Give me the money you owe me
And yo head where yo lap be
I am not opposed to using violence to get what I want
These fuck niggas got pacified
The people who owe me money have accepted their fate and will pay me back
All my music amplified
My music represents my persona and attitude
All my woadies down to cross ya
My crew is willing to get violent on my behalf
Like ya crucified
The violence we are capable of will be brutal
I shoulda wore a suit and tie
I wish I looked more presentable in this situation
Cause I'm serious
I am not joking or playing around
This nigga owe me some bologna
This person owes me something and needs to pay up
Must be delirious
They are in denial about their debt
On everything
I swear on my life that I am telling the truth
You done heard em call my name
You have heard of me and my reputation
You know that I'm off the chain
I am unpredictable and not to be messed with
Put me in the half of fame
My reputation precedes me and I deserve recognition
You hearing this
Listen closely to what I am saying
I'm tellin mane
I am serious and not joking
Living life
This is the lifestyle I lead
In the trenches
I am in a dangerous and risky environment
With my niggas
I am with my close friends and associates
I'ma swang
I will continue to go my own way and make my own decisions
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Terry Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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This video is so sumptuous, simply gorgeous & the singing is like velvet - I really love this track Velmxx
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