| The Roots – The Seed (2.0) Lyrics | 19 years ago |
| @rid90 I apologize. I was totally thinking 50 Cent and not Q-Tip! | |
| The Roots – The Seed (2.0) Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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oh, and I think it is indeed "I push my seed in her push for life." According to the Urban Dictionary, one of the slang uses of push is: Talkin about how hard an amp can make subs hit "Yeah that memphis is pushin them 12's pretty hard." |
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| The Roots – The Seed (2.0) Lyrics | 19 years ago |
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I'm definitely going to have to side with tobeforgotten on this one. Guys, The Roots aren't like Eminem or Q-Tip, their lyrics tend to actually be poetic and have hidden meanings. I don't think you can just accept the literal interpretation for this song. I interpret the song to mean that they are attempting to unite the rock and roll and hip hop genres. In this case, they are trying to plant the seed of hip hop within the womb of rock and roll. He's having to do "fertilize another against my lover's will" because hip hop is resistant to integrating other musical styles. This interpretation is supported by the lines in the first verse that go: "She don't want no rock-n-roll She want platinum or ice or gold She want a whole lotta somethin' to fold" The lines are describing the hip hop culture obsession with money and "bling." Whereas, "I lick the opposition because she don't take no birth control" signifies that rock and roll is open and willing to integrate influences from other genres. If you're still doubtful, just listen to the beats underlying the song. You have the heavy beats that are commonplace in hip hop and then the distinct guitar riff. |
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