: Symbolic of systemic authority or the law "gettin' closer day by day".
: It warns that the life they're leading is "no game" and will eventually lead them "inside" (prison). 🎸 Musical Breakdown Brothers On The Slide
: Refers to a downward spiral into crime or hardship. : Symbolic of systemic authority or the law
Cymande's music was rediscovered by 80s and 90s hip-hop DJs, cementng its place in the genre's DNA. Must List: Five Fun Things to Do in Seattle This Week Cymande's music was rediscovered by 80s and 90s
"Brothers On The Slide" is the 1974 masterpiece by , a British group of West Indian musicians who blended funk, soul, and Rastafarian Nyabinghi rhythms. Released on their third album, Promised Heights , it became a cornerstone of UK funk and a massive influence on hip-hop. 🎵 The Meaning & Lyrics