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Got a new haircut
It cost me just six bucks
Filled a plastic bag with the stuff I need in a big dumb car I'm off my knees
Fill it up and make me start again
Ooh it's the rumble and moan
Transistor AM cassette drone
It's the sound without a home address and hydromatic hopelessness
Fill it up and start over again
Yeah fill it up and start over again and again

All night!
R. A. D. I. O.
Hit me hard and hit me low
Static engine blow the scene, rumble in the old machine
R. A. D. I. O.
Ah, hit me just like Lionel Rose
R. A. D. I. O.

I heard stomach and soul
A rumble underneath my toes
And it didn't come with a clear face, designer punk or daily rate
Fill it up and make it start again
Yeah fill it up, don't make me start again and again

All night!
R. A. D. I. O.
Hit me hard and hit me low
Static engine blow the scene a rumble in the old machine
R. A. D. I. O.
Ah hit me just like Lionel Rose

R. A. D. I. O.
A rumble in the old machine
R. A. D. I. O.
A rumble in the old machine
R. A. D. I. O.
Yeah, a rumble in the old machine
R. A. D. I. O.
A rumble in the old machine
Ronnie James D. I. O.





Fell down like Bocephus under all the noise and grease
Automatic mono-style rip me up, monkey style

Overall Meaning

The song "Rumble" by U-God, Leatha Face, Inspectah Deck, and Method Man is a high-energy rap song that has a driving beat and gritty lyrics that speak to the struggles of daily life. The opening lines of the song describe the singer's new haircut, which only cost them six bucks. The song then talks about filling up a car with supplies and starting over again, perhaps implying a cycle of poverty, struggle, and survival.


The song's title is repeated throughout the chorus, which involves a number of sonic references, including transistor AM cassette drone, static engine blow, and a rumble in the old machine. The song is accompanied by heavy beats and an intense guitar riff that adds to the sense of excitement and anticipation. The song also references the Australian boxer Lionel Rose, who was a major figure in the 1960s and 1970s.


Line by Line Meaning

Got a new haircut
I have a fresh new look


It cost me just six bucks
I didn't spend a lot of money on it


Filled a plastic bag with the stuff I need in a big dumb car I'm off my knees
I packed my car with what I needed and I'm ready to go


Fill it up and make me start again
I want to feel refreshed and renewed


Ooh it's the rumble and moan
I hear a low, growling sound


Transistor AM cassette drone
I hear a distorted sound coming from my radio


It's the sound without a home address and hydromatic hopelessness
The sound I'm hearing is rough and raw


Fill it up and start over again
I want to restart and start fresh


Yeah fill it up and start over again and again
I want to keep restarting and refreshing myself


All night!
All night long!


R. A. D. I. O.
I'm listening to the radio


Hit me hard and hit me low
The music is powerful and intense


Static engine blow the scene, rumble in the old machine
The radio is creating a distorted sound that's shaking things up


Ah, hit me just like Lionel Rose
The music is hitting me just right


I heard stomach and soul
I can feel the music deep in my gut and in my spirit


A rumble underneath my toes
The music is so intense, I can feel it in my feet


And it didn't come with a clear face, designer punk or daily rate
The music isn't polished or commercialized


Yeah fill it up, don't make me start again and again
I want to keep feeling renewed, without having to constantly restart


R. A. D. I. O.
I'm still listening to the radio


Yeah, a rumble in the old machine
The distorted sound is still shaking things up


Ronnie James D. I. O.
A reference to the musician Ronnie James Dio, who was known for his powerful vocals and heavy metal music


Fell down like Bocephus under all the noise and grease
I feel overwhelmed by the intensity of the music


Automatic mono-style rip me up, monkey style
The music is so powerful and raw, it's tearing me apart




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TIM ADRIAN ROGERS

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Comments from YouTube:

@chuckweicha1

U-God doesn't get enough love- so many tracks he kills on including this one...his solo albums have some 🔥 shit on them too 👐👐👐👐👐

@OMEGAxWARRIOR

Deck kills this effortlessly as usual

@TemisanAdoki

I been saying for decades now that INS is the most underrated out of thw Wu
9 times out of 10 every track ive heard him on dude murked every verse. Like it was his job. Lol.

@sorakami6182

U-god lays the floor plan

@fleshb0ne

leathaface kills it

@KaneTheBest88

U-God is amazing on this... he's soo ill.. soo raw !!

@sorakami6182

Underrated as fuck

@welcome2staatsville113

This whole album was a damn banger.

@jonnybravo96

all of these bars are straight fire god damn this song is amazing !

@fightermma

They make no sense. He's just mashing a load of big words together.

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