Crabbuckit
Crabbuckit

k‐os - Crabbuckit Lyrics

Hip-Hop/Rap
Aug 24, 2004
174
Crabbuckit Music Video

Crabbuckit Lyrics

It's high now
So low it's high
Like this, check it out yo

Took a trip on a bus that I didn't know
Met a girl sellin' drinks at the disco
Said "truth comes back when you let it go"
Seems complicated 'cause it's really so simple
Walkin' down Yonge Street on a Friday
Can't follow them, gotta do it my way
No fast lane, still on a highway
Movin' in and out, no doubt there's a brighter day

No time to get down 'cause I'm moving up
No time to get down 'cause I'm moving up
No time to get down 'cause I'm moving up
Ah, ha, check out the crabs in the bucket

No time to get down 'cause I'm moving up
No time to get down 'cause I'm moving up
No time to get down 'cause I'm moving up
Ah, ha, check out the crabs in the bucket

It's like this, it's like this
It's like flies on the windscreen, writing on walls
Square Biz clones claim they're havin' a ball
Foolin' themselves just before last call
Tic-a-tic-a-toc tic-a-tic-a-toc
Clock strikes twelve, clock strikes one
Smoking gun put these fools on the run
I know it's not that simple, I know it's not that hard
Where's your God

No time to get down 'cause I'm moving up
No time to get down 'cause I'm moving up
No time to get down 'cause I'm moving up
Ah, ha, check out the crabs in the bucket

No time to get down 'cause I'm moving up
No time to get down 'cause I'm moving up
No time to get down 'cause I'm moving up
Ah, ha, check out the crabs in the bucket

Yeah know I mean
Yeah, I heard you man, yo, check, yo, yo

It's a conniption fit when the microphones lit
I take it higher like a bird on a wire, retire the fire
I'll never 'cause I'm just moving on up
Choosin' to touch, the unseen, craving the clutch
The most inevitable, legible pyromania
Slaying the devil, and send him back to Transylvania
Strangely enough, I avoid that side of the ghetto
From my heavy metal, will settle the puppets like Geppetto
Damm, if mirrors where created by sand
Then I'm looking in the water for reflections of man
Understand the minds above time when it's empty
MC, Tragically Hip, ahead by a century (rah)

No time to get down 'cause I'm moving up
No time to get down 'cause I'm moving up
No time to get down 'cause I'm moving up
Ah, ha, check out the crabs in the bucket

No time to get down 'cause I'm moving up
No time to get down 'cause I'm moving up
No time to get down 'cause I'm moving up
Ah, ha, check out the crabs in the bucket

Writer(s): Kevin Deron Brereton
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What inspired the metaphor 'crabs in a bucket' in 'Crabbuckit'?

    The metaphor 'crabs in a bucket' was introduced to k-os by his manager John Salley. It's a metaphor for people who try to bring others down when they are trying to succeed, similar to how crabs pull down others trying to escape a bucket.

  2. Did 'Crabbuckit' receive any awards?

    Yes, 'Crabbuckit' won the Juno Award for Single of the Year at the 2005 Juno Awards. It was notably the first hip hop song to achieve this award in its category.

  3. What genres does k-os incorporate into his music?

    k-os is known for blending various music genres into his work, including rap, funk, rock, and reggae. This eclectic style is seen throughout his discography, making his music unique in the hip hop scene.

  4. What are some notable appearances related to 'Crabbuckit'?

    The music video for 'Crabbuckit' features cameo appearances by Nelly Furtado and Red1 from Rascalz. The video depicts k-os walking through Toronto, using special sunglasses to identify people disguised as crabs.

  5. How was 'Crabbuckit' received in Canada?

    In Canada, 'Crabbuckit' gained significant popularity. It reached number 23 on the Canadian Singles Chart and ranked as the 37th greatest Canadian song of all time in CBC Radio's 2005 series '50 Tracks: The Canadian Version.'

  6. Did k-os face challenges with the success of 'Crabbuckit'?

    Initially, k-os felt strange being known primarily for 'Crabbuckit.' However, over time, he came to appreciate the song as his experiences aligned with its message, recognizing the importance of staying positive and shaking off negativity.

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