This Is My Crew

Beck · Other Songs - Beck

Ah, you know it's on. It's on.

Let the funky music

Gouge your eyes out

Do you want to jam?

Take me home now

I can feel the bass

Your brother's a waitress

Your whole crew is whack

Weather's gettin' cold down at the bistro

Yeah, this is a motherfuckin' jam

This is my crew

Take ten steps back

Now you're in the danger zone

Yellow turns to black

This is my crew

Take ten steps back

Now you're in the danger zone

Yellow turns to black

Saw you at the jam

Throw me a lifevest

This is how we jam

I'm on the payroll

The doctor's on the phone

Put on a gas mask

Shivers up my spine

Down at the bistro

This is my crew

Take ten steps back

Now you're in the danger zone

Yellow turns to black

This is my crew

Take ten steps back

Now you're in the danger zone

Yellow turns to black

Now you're in the danger zone

Now you're in the danger zone

Now you're in the danger zone

Now you're in the danger zone

Jam! It's on, motherfucker! Jam!

Your whole crew is whack.

This Is My Crew

Released on Beck's 1994 album *Odelay*, "This Is My Crew" stands as a defining track of the alternative rock and hip-hop fusion era. The song features a distinctive sample of the 1970s funk group The Meters, which Beck recontextualizes to create a rhythmic backbone that bridges generational gaps. Its production exemplifies the eclectic, genre-blending approach that characterized *Odelay*, mixing elements of soul, jazz, and rap into a cohesive sonic landscape. The track reflects Beck's ability to draw from diverse musical influences, creating a sound that was both nostalgic and forward-looking. As a staple of the album's experimental nature, the recording showcases the collaborative spirit and creative freedom that defined the mid-90s indie scene, cementing its place in the artist's discography as a pivotal moment in modern rock history.