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Stockton CA hip-hop duo tones consists of rapper-producer, Retro aka Raymond "Retro" Owens, and rapper-singer, Suhn aka Rayshaun "Suhn" Ingram. They have recently put out their debut album entitled ‘Dreamtalk’ as a result of their deal with the Bay Area-based Kero-One operated record label Plug. They are gaining acclaim worldwide and hope to tour Japan in 2009 on the strength of their debut. In 2003 they released a self-titled album as The Earthtones, but have since gone on to shorten the name, and appear at live events with hip-hop influentials like Common, Little Brother, Slum Village and even Harvard's Dr. Cornell West.

Their debut ‘Dreamtalk’ is an album about pursuing dreams and living through the struggles and pleasures encountered on the way. For instance, “I done been through some thangs, homeless and locked in chains/ and during this whole process Suhn never lost his brain/ dealing with shady labels, telling they shady tales/ talking ‘bout this and that, homie y’all could go to hell.”

Party Time
tones Lyrics

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I got my house and my car and my thing a ma jig
I need some party time to get myself straight
I got my house and my car and my thing a ma jig
I need some party time to get myself straight
I got my house and my car and my thing a ma jig
I need some party time to get myself straight
I need some party time
I need some party time some party time

A vacation a holiday in the sun
I rest myself on my cotton towel beneath the palms
Party time
I need some party time some party time
Mort gage sounds like a dead guy
Coming round twice a month
Got his fingers in my pie
I got my house and my car and my mortgage thing
I need some party time to get myself straight
I need more money more money more money
I need my party time
To set myself straight
A vacation holiday in the sun
Sweet babes the island look
I could think till the bubble breaks
Party time
I need some party time some party time

I need more money more money more money
A vacation holiday in the sun
Party time
I need some party time some party time
A vacation holiday in the sun
Party time
I need some party time some party time
A vacation holiday in the sun
Party time
I need some party time some party time
A vacation holiday in the sun
Party time
I need some party time some party time

I got my house and my car and my thing a majig
I need some party time to get myself straight
Party time
I need some party time some party time
Don’t try to squeeze me

I want to dance and sing and play in the sand
Don’t try to squeeze my party time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tones's "Party Time" depict an individual who, despite having acquired material possessions such as a house, car, and other belongings, feels the need to take a break and indulge in some leisure time in order to "get [themself] straight." They express a desire for a holiday or vacation, specifically one that involves spending time in the sun on an island, surrounded by beautiful scenery and attractive individuals. They remark upon the stresses of a mortgage, which they compare to someone "coming around twice a month" and "having his fingers in my pie." The song ends with a plea to not "squeeze" them and to allow them to enjoy their party time in peace.

The lyrics of "Party Time" can be interpreted in a variety of ways. Some may view the song as a commentary on the pressures of accumulating wealth and possessions in capitalist society; despite having what many would consider to be the "American Dream," the singer still feels the need for a break and an escape from their life. Others may interpret the song as simply a fun, upbeat anthem about the joys of partying and taking a break from the monotony of everyday life.

Line by Line Meaning

I got my house and my car and my thing a ma jig
I have everything I need materially

I need some party time to get myself straight
I need to let loose and have fun to destress

I need some party time
I need to unwind and socialize with friends

A vacation a holiday in the sun
I want to go on a relaxing trip in a sunny destination

I rest myself on my cotton towel beneath the palms
I want to relax on a beautiful beach with palm trees

Mort gage sounds like a dead guy
Mortgage payments are a burden

Coming round twice a month
Payments are frequent and predictable

Got his fingers in my pie
Mortgage takes away from my funds

I need more money more money more money
My financial stress is overwhelming

To set myself straight
To improve my mental wellbeing

Sweet babes the island look
Beautiful women on a tropical island