Wednesday, September 30, 2009

"We Be Clubbin'" by Ice Cube



It's packed niggas don't know how to act
we the macks V.I.P's in the back
with a stack of numbers
my niggas like 'em dumber
we oughta get 'em smarter


To provide some background information, the hip-hop mogul “Ice Cube” -named after a block of Hydrogen2 Oxygen stored below 32 degrees farenhite (0 celcius)- is in a night club with some companions. Some of his urban peers seem oblivious to standard nightclub etiquette. Mr. Cube alleges that his companions (despite their lack of decorum) are powerful alpha-males, usually surrounded by sightly females. Mr. Cube and Co can be located in the rear of the nightclub. There is a pile of numerals (assumedly banknotes) owned by Mr. Cube, and/or his companions. Much to Mr. Cube’s chagrin, his peers seem to prefer those with a low grade of intellect and cognitive ability, and Cube interjects that it would be preferable that they pursue those of superior intellect.

Baby take my order
The only shark that swim in Henn no water
got ya daughter doin' shit you don't think she oughta
Gave the order to slaughter any ass like that
you know how the loni act off the cognac
Brainiac with maniac Mack 10 (my nigga)
down ta get this mothafuckin' party crackin'
Nigga back in so we can smoke a dub
down ta bump all these bitches at the club (Yaeeyaae)
show me love


Mr. Cube then instructs the cocktail server to listen to his beverage request.
He analogizes himself to a large saltwater fish with a predatory nature. However, unlike most of these saltwater creatures, Mr. Cube alleges to swim in a popular Cognac called Hennessey. He then boasts that the audience’s daughter(s) are engaging in inappropriate (assumedly adult) activities with Mr. Cube. He claims to have a higher command to execute a pexterial extremity (colloquially referred to as a behind or rump), so long as the rump appears similar to that in subject.
Mr. Cube then informs us, that we had previous knowledge of the acts of the “loni”, while intoxicated off of Cognac (likely the “Henn”, in which he swims). The intellect is with his companion Mack-10 (named after a popular and deadly semi-automatic weapon). The two (possibly among others) plan to get the social gathering in full swing. Following the increase in the mood at energy at the social gathering, Mr. Cube desires to inhale some marijuana.
Finally, Mr. Cube expresses a desire to “bump” numerous females at the nightclub. It is not apparent precisely what is meant by “bump”, but by the context, it can be assumed that he is referring to a. high-contact dancing, or b. coitus. After discussing these possibilities, Ice Cube (despite risk of admissibility under the Hearsay exception F.R.E. 803(2)) bellows an excited utterance. He then demands that the audience show him passion and affection inside the nightclub.

We be clubbin'
everybody likes when the girl
shakes something
Nigga don't pull nothing (That's right)
We ain't dumping
We just bumpin' and bangin'
like it ain't nothing wrong
Get ya club on (We be clubbin')
Ah, we be clubbin'(we be clubbin')
Yaeeyaae (we be clubbin' we be clubbin')


Ice Cube reiterates that him and his companions are attending nightclubs. He asserts that all of mankind appreciates when a female shifts her body in a way that is generally considered to be erotic. His urban companions refrain from pulling anything, they are not disposing of anything undesirable, just dancing and fornicating, as if there were no negative occurrences or repercussions. He then invites the audience to join him in his nightclub activities, and exerts another excited utterence.

We gettin' in free so what the fuck now
WSCG just touched down
show a nigga 'round
least take a nigga to the sto'
(Y'all in fo the night?)
Hell no
Security bail slow up in the club
remember when they push & shove
it's only love


Mr. Cube seems excited to inform the audience that his entry into the latest nightclub was complimentary. His circle of peers known as the “Westside Connection Gang” just entered the vicinity. When questioned if his attendance would be prolonged, he scoffed at the idea, and informed the inquiring individual that his attendance would not last the duration of the evening. Cube then tells the law enforcement officers to react without all deliberate speed in quashing altercations. He asks them to recollect that when these individuals commence to rough-house, it is all done in good nature, and with sincere affection.
Dubs for everybody waitin' on us
and fuck everybody hatin' on us
debatin' on us but we only visitin'
ain't tryin' ta fuck with niggas in lizard skins
There are banknotes for all individuals longing for Mr. Cube. However, mere profanity is all those who dislike, and hold contempt for Mr. Cube. Those who are discussing Mr. Cube should be aware that he is only a temporary guest. He informs the audience that he is not trying to associate with individuals dressed in the skins of coastal reptiles.

I see you watching me, you should watch her
'cause if she sick of yo' shit I'm the doctor watch her
Show her to the car
& see how bad she wanna meet these stars
They know who we are (Where we going?) WESTSIDE
Nigga meet me by the bar


If the audience is glaring at Mr. Cube, their stares are misdirected. They ought to be on the female at subject. If the female at subject has become wary of the audience’s demeanor, Ice Cube claims to have an MD and considerable medical expertise (note: Mr. Cube is using a medical anology to implicate that he will “take care” of the female subject, assumedly in a sexual manner). He will show her to his vehicle, to inquire as to the degree of her desire to congregate with celebrities. The females are aware of Mr. Cube’s persona. When inquired as to their ultimate destination, Mr. Cube responds with a resounding statement that the group is destined to the Western portion of said location. Cube then tells the audience to congregate with him at the local pub.

(Jake)

1 comment:

  1. the music video lifts this song to another dimension, paying homage to the 1984 Macintosh commercial parodying big brother.

    I like the cultural history, but I fear cube may have misunderstood the concept of allegory

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