MC DRS - Soul Remembers - Lyric Discussion

MC DRS - Lyric discussion

Probably about 90% of the time, since I was about 15/16 the music I choose to listen to is Drum & Bass. Now DnB has a pretty shitty reputation for itself. People that aren't a fan tend to think it's too fast and is just a collection of sounds and weird noises you can only enjoy after dropping some pills in a dingy rave, which is a bit closed minded for me.

People can listen to whatever they want as long as they themselves enjoy it. I hate how so many music genres are associated with an inaccurate stereotype.

Another typical DnB stereotype is that the MC's only perform at super fast speeds, and their lyrics have no real meaning. It's SO much deeper than that, I wish people took the time to understand. But then again I don't really give a shit as I enjoy it regardless of what commercialized chart loving Route 94 and Disclosure fans think.

MC DRS is probably my favourite MC, he has been for ages. I've seen him live many times, and particularly at Fabric and Critical's Xmas Party his stage presence blew me away. His lyrics aren't really posted on the internet often like most stuff, so I've chosen some words from one of his songs that I think demonstrate something more than just 'spraying bars'. It's closer to poetry than anything else in my opinion. Later this week I'll dissect another song of his to prove it's not just a one off. 

I know some people might think this song and music is terrible, but you can enjoy whatever the radio tells you that you should enjoy like most do, I don't really mind either way. 

Soul Remembers (Ft Dub Phizix & Fox) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI1fScNj5_Y (Listen and read at the same time for the full effect ya dig)

"She brings me warm feelings in cold seasons,

 Makes me feel like I'm alive when there's no reason.

Feel like I'm kissing summer sky, she intoxicates, 

So addictive I'm impatient if I ever have to wait.

Tie a yellow ribbon 'round the oak tree but don't lock the gates,

Special when she smiles genuinely when I serenade.

Beautifully dangerous the tactic of this game we play,

Look passionately into each others eyes when we lock and brace.

It's not a trend, I need her because fashions change,

When she glances at me my heart beats a rapid pace.

My soul remembers, every step along the way,

The time we shared is precious, something that you can't replace."

DRS' lyrical talent and flow, paired with Fox's vocal chorus over the top of Dub Phizix' dark bassline and piano riff come together to create a fantastic song. One of my favorites from the 'I Don't Usually Like MC's But...' album. 

This sounds like a love song to an ex, usually these are tragically cheesy, but here I can't help but think each line is genuine emotion. He uses a nice amount of elevated vocabulary, which straight away destroys the stereotype of MC's being 'thick' and unimaginative. 

"Feels like I'm kissing summer sky, she intoxicates, so addictive I'm impatient if I ever have to wait" is one of my favorite lines. The sibilance (repeated S sound) works so well and really makes their love feel almost toxic and dangerous, as he explains in the next set of lyrics. 

Each line rhymes perfectly, and the non stop flow makes it seem he's just pouring out all kids of emotions almost non stop. 

(I'm pretty sure I'm in this photo right at the back, shout out Fabric)

"It's not a trend, I need her because fashions change" is an awesome line. At first I didn't understand what he meant by "fashions change", I thought it literally meant fashion as in current trends because he just used the word trends, but he's referring to the manner in which he acts, well that's what I'm guessing it could mean something completely different.

A lot of people seem to want a relationship to look like they're doing well or are with the 'relationship trend' of this stupid generation, where 15 year olds think they should be getting married. But DRS is saying the opposite, he doesn't want a 'trend relationship', he wants a genuine one because he's changed the way he acts or goes about doing things. Deep shit.

I apologize as this blog ended up being insanely long, but I hope I kept your attention throughout and you have maybe changed your opinion on DnB MC's. Honestly, if you haven't I don't mind. But don't get me wrong some of them are definitely fucking fools. 

Peace out