Aesop Rock- Big Bang (Float)

[jiggsup72]

One of the illest M.C.s' there have ever been. I've been a fan since the "Bazooka Tooth" days. Def Jux is a roster of REAL LYRICISTS! I believe Aesop is in the situation i was in as a kid. I couldn't see GOD because of the wickedness around me, & i didn't think i would see 15! devil-worship in the industry made me stop flowin' in the 90's. runnin' ciphers w/ Tony Da Skitzo, & such. If he FOCUS on the TRUE SAVIOR & HEAVENLY FATHER instead of man, he'll be kool! Story of my life! JIGGS UP!!!

[cyborgdata]

@jiggsup72 labor days and float are his best albums bro !!!

[Gzorz]

I think the lyrics are wrong. there are more plausible lyrics out there(esp. the chorus), have a gander: I wanna be a big bang, gotta be. Never bottle me up in a probably, I wanna see a 'Yes sir,' sir. Yes sir! Thorn with a torn core, sore to the bone; Warn the other brothers I was born forlorn. Big bang. Shoveling a big dig, huddle in a tunnel of big dreams, I think big things. I'ma burn with this little light of mine and a prime concern to earn thanks. I'ma be a big bang. *repeat*

[reconreson]

uniquely talented verbal display aesop rock provides to the viewers of youtube. no one else does it like him

[shredderman4]

who said hip hop is dead

[MrBboyHP]

@shredderman4 NAS, but i got mad respect for the man

[cyborgdata]

@shredderman4 you do realize how old this song is right ?

[FloWz361]

Aesop rock = holy wisdom.

[SpaceCityJams]

its gettin bigga by tha second, check it

[bastlake]

I think he starts the chorus with, "Never bother me with a Probably"

[UserNameManh]

i dont think any of you truly understand this song

i feel bad for you why do listen to this guy if you dont understand him

i see a bunch of his lyrics copy and pasted

how about we actually discuss the the song

[PenguinPwnt]

@UserNameManh the lyrics are always gonna be interpreted differently from people cuz of their experience if it sparks your interest and advancement as a human it can truly make you a better person

and idk what im sayin to 100% but u might get it and i agree with you because you have to get into the persona of the lyricist

[holyhitt28]

@PenguinPwnt how do you relate to this song

[PenguinPwnt]

@holyhitt28 i like hip hop

[GiveMeItemsYesOMGLOL]

@UserNameManh You should buy the Fast Cars EP. It comes with a booklet containing the lyrics from the "Float," "Labor Days," "Daylight," "Bazooka Tooth," of course the "Fast Cars, Danger, Fire and Knives" albums.

It's a spectacular read and it's great knowing what the hell Aesop is trying to say.

[holyhitt28]

@UserNameManh thank you i just wanna find some insight ito what these fucking lyrics might actually be talking about subjectively or not but im not gonna act like i understand this song one bit

so im going to keep searching google for a good descussion

[byf1864]

@holyhitt28 Aesop Rock will troll God/Extraterrestrial life forms given a chance. So don`t worry about it. The man is below −273.15 °C

[BlazeA8th]

doper than dope

[SniggitRob420]

Sharper than a big dick? Are you serious? It's "shoveling a big dig, huddled in a tunnel of big dreams I think big things."

There are tons of mistakes in the posted lyrics.

[dnt82]

THE BASSLINE IS WONDERFUL

[bigboner87]

"I don't really believe in God, but, God, I scared to death of God, I swear to God..."

[ithinkiheardothat]

i made a youtube account just to post my 2 (c)[s]en(t)s[e] about how unique and brilliant this man is. he crams his raps FULL of relevant beautifullness. this song has been around for a while, and only a little over 24.5k views? that hurts my psyche... (cheers to all those drinkin Jameson and rockin Aes late night)

[blueearedelephant]

@ithinkiheardothat cheers

[sladekee48]

I rock ready aim fire, while y'all rock ready fire aim

Then blame the stationary target when the prey escapes the frame

Merit badge marksman, a poacher, it's all the same

So I lay across the woods perpendicular to the grain

[ThatRolisMan]

This is hip hop, this is what it should be.

[jacobmichaelshow]

"I rock ready, aim, fire while ya'll rock ready, fire, aim then blame the stationary target while the prey escapes the brain.

[Jordyjg]

@jacobmichaelshow

chyeea

[dublythegreat]

"I don't really believe in god, but god, I'm scared of death to god, I swear to god I never meant to spill the beans nor tear the pod." Ace is so good at what he does.

[ateskone]

i bust a nut everytime i hear that violin drop in on the background.

[TheYelof3]

string samples from Tin Hat Trio, a group from SF. 

[Marcko98]

Ultra Contradiction 4:00 lol hilarious.

[spoonforleg]

some of his best lyrics. aes also killed this beat. one of his best songs ever period.

[ADAM21196]

funny

[cassieeee8kayyyy]

"Now I'll attend the wedding of the open sword festering

Now when the groom presents the ring

The bride commence to blistering" <321

[dylanmatheson]

0:40 Vibe'n that shit right there

[DjprofesserK]

Aesop Rock = *The Big Bang*

[NXZNDragon]

@DjprofesserK great song, excellent form.

[Erolina1]

WHite ppl can better rap nowadays its a fact hahahha

[bigjohnweh]

@Erolina1 Check yourself now, while there has been a ton of good underground mc's since the 90's, there are also plenty of talented underground black mc's I like aesop's complexity and layering that gives him a long shelf life, mf doom is black and does the same thing, but aes is better for my money, but I havent heard all mf dooms songs though. Reef the lost cause, joell ortiz, and crooked I all have amazing moments, especially joell

[domesticbiatch]

love this a bit too much.

[chinchillawrangler]

his music reminds me of history class

[bigjohnweh]

@chinchillawrangler how's that?

[bigjohnweh]

@bigjohnweh sorry i clicked the wrong name to reply, this was directed at the jizzbucket below me that said it's a fact white people rap better nowadays

[MrMajugi]

sweet

[AYVEElol]

Isn't there a special book wit his lyrics??

[bluedough]

Aesop Rock is the bizness!!!!!!!!

[shiouri7]

nigger music

[darkwalker19]

@shiouri7 well i guess when you say "nigger music" you mean music that involves advanced skill in rhetoric. :p

[thehunteredlife1]

after Aes dies, scientists should check his brain out...wait a fuckin second, Aes aint ever gonna die!

[Chittlez22]

wanna be a big bang gotta be neva bottle me up in a probably I wanna be a yessir siryessir

[Galligator123]

That beat is amazing. I love the violin samples.

And it's not really that hard to understand. At all, really. Read the lyrics, there are topic sentences, and then he encases them with some masterful extended metaphors. Well, most of the time. There are times where I question his word choice, but the idea of the song aint really hard to grasp.

[Budrosgolley]

part of aesop's scheme is to make you think. that is the beauty of aes, its not just catchy hooks that stick in your mind from the radio play. Lyrics with meaning.

[penarthjudge]

what a fucked up beat. kind of good though

[AceOfJacka]

This is genuis

[BackPackDuder]

I think this songs about going through life wanting to have a big impact "big bang". He puts his life into being popular in society or fitting in and goes a little apeshit in the process. Aesop throws adjectives around like no other, fuckin genius.

[Jesusduzparlortrickz]

yes, but it's about how there's no possible way he'll be anything but a big bang.

"Gonna be a big bang, gotta be, never wanna hear or be a probably, wanna hear a 'Yes, Sir, Sir' (YES SIR)"

[Zimx02]

@BackPackDuder

I was positive the song was about despair and how he strives to make a difference in the world, hence his allusion to decadence and his reference to the death of God (Nietzche concept).

[Zimx02]

Oops, nevermind.

[goheadgetgully44]

This songs sick......but WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS DUDE TALKING ABOUT?!! hahaha

[fawknersbadcunt]

this song is fuking great....too bad i have no idea wat he means in his lyrics

[SunnySandyEggo]

Lyrics in the description aren't completely right, especially the chorus.

[EinnDet]

Float is such an amazing album. One of my all-time favourites, still.

[alesana518]

Big Bang is my tag name.

this guy is an insperation

[HerselfTube]

Niiice!

[dahSickness]

"I was up all night with a rusty hammer trying to build a fence around these dreams I gathered."

[d2thh725]

@dahSickness wrong - 1

[flatlandpaul]

@dahSickness

...trying to build a fence around these magic beans my dreams had gathered.

[chris45322345]

@dahSickness "Trying to build a fence around these magic beans my dreams have gathered"* right?