What Song Are You Listening To, Right Now?

"Ruby" - Kenny Rogers

This is one of the most raw, heartfelt songs about a Vietnam vet. Beautiful tune.
 
Since it's Friday, and I plan on listening to music all day long, I thought I'd bump up this thread.

Right now, "Son of a Preacher Man".

Dusty Springfield.

Sly and very sexy.
 
"Maria"

Blondie.

She moves like she don't care
Smooth as silk
Cool as air
Oooh it makes you wanna’ cry
She doesn't know your name and your heart beats like a subway train
Oooh it makes you wanna’ die
Oooh don't you wanna’ take her?
Wanna' make her all your own?
Maria
You've gotta see her
Go insane and out of your mind
Maria
Ave Maria

I'm going to play by (I almost wrote "with) myself on this thread all day today.
 
"I Shall be Released"

The Band.

Nothing more to say, because you have to listen to this song, no one can describe it. If you've never heard it, you must.
 
Not listening to anything at the moment but three standout rap songs have been in my rotation lately.

Immortal Technique - The Point of No Return. ITs not your average rapper a peruvian born leftist.

With lyrics like
This is the point of no return and nobody can stop it
Malcolm little running up before Elijah Muhammad
The comet that killed the dinosaurs, changing the earth
They love to criticize they always say I change for the worse
Like prescription pills when you misusing them nigga
The templar knights when they took Jerusalem nigga
And figured out what was buried under Soloman's temple
Al Aqsa the name is no coincidental
I know too much to government is trying to murder me
No coming back like cutting your wrists open vertically
How could the serpant be purposely put in charge of the country
Genetic engineered sickness spread amongst me
My people are so hungry that they attack without reason
Like a fuckin' dog ripping off the hand that feeds him
Immortal Technique is treason to the patriot act
So come and get me mother fucker cause I'm not coming back

Jedi Mind Tricks. Another unusual rapper. Italian American rapper who converted to Islam from Philly guest stars Ra the Rugged man who recounts the story of his father's involvement in the Vietnam war.

Bang, bang, bullet hit my chest, feel no pain
To my left, the captain caught a bullet right in his brain
Body parts flying, loss of limbs, explosions
Bad intentions, I see my best friend's intestines
Pray to the one above, It's raining and I'm covered in mud
I think I'm dying, I feel dizzy, I'm losing blood
I see my childhood, I'm back in the arms of my mother
I see my whole life, I see Christ, I see bright lights
I see Israelites, Muslims and Christians at peace, no fights
Blacks, Whites, Asians, people of all types
I must have died, then I woke up, suprised I'm alive
I'm in a hospital bed, they rescued me, I survived
I escaped the war, came back
But ain't escape Agent Orange, two of my kids born handicapped
Spastic, quadriplegic, micro cephalic
Cerebral palsy, cortical blindness, name it they had it
My son died he ain't live, but I still try to think positive
Cause in life, God take, God give

And finally
Canibus - Poet Laureate Pt. II
I honestly feel that what Canibus writes is made just for me. Only the intelligentsia could understand the things he alludes to in his rhymes. References to things like Klein-Kaluze theory or the philosophy of David Hume are common place.

Alone in my room, looking thru the 32X telescope zoom
adjusting the focus of the moon
One should not assume the philosophy of David Hume
is nothing more then a subjective conclusion
What is the maximum field rate application?
the run away glaciation surrounding the ocean basin
affects the population fluctuation
on a continuous basis but that's just the basics
The juxtaposition of Canibus' position
the precision something no other has written
Way above and beyond what was intended
the unparalleled malleable enunciation of a sentence
 
IHateGovernment said:
Not listening to anything at the moment but three standout rap songs have been in my rotation lately.

Immortal Technique - The Point of No Return. ITs not your average rapper a peruvian born leftist.

With lyrics like
This is the point of no return and nobody can stop it
Malcolm little running up before Elijah Muhammad
The comet that killed the dinosaurs, changing the earth
They love to criticize they always say I change for the worse
Like prescription pills when you misusing them nigga
The templar knights when they took Jerusalem nigga
And figured out what was buried under Soloman's temple
Al Aqsa the name is no coincidental
I know too much to government is trying to murder me
No coming back like cutting your wrists open vertically
How could the serpant be purposely put in charge of the country
Genetic engineered sickness spread amongst me
My people are so hungry that they attack without reason
Like a fuckin' dog ripping off the hand that feeds him
Immortal Technique is treason to the patriot act
So come and get me mother fucker cause I'm not coming back

Jedi Mind Tricks. Another unusual rapper. Italian American rapper who converted to Islam from Philly guest stars Ra the Rugged man who recounts the story of his father's involvement in the Vietnam war.

Bang, bang, bullet hit my chest, feel no pain
To my left, the captain caught a bullet right in his brain
Body parts flying, loss of limbs, explosions
Bad intentions, I see my best friend's intestines
Pray to the one above, It's raining and I'm covered in mud
I think I'm dying, I feel dizzy, I'm losing blood
I see my childhood, I'm back in the arms of my mother
I see my whole life, I see Christ, I see bright lights
I see Israelites, Muslims and Christians at peace, no fights
Blacks, Whites, Asians, people of all types
I must have died, then I woke up, suprised I'm alive
I'm in a hospital bed, they rescued me, I survived
I escaped the war, came back
But ain't escape Agent Orange, two of my kids born handicapped
Spastic, quadriplegic, micro cephalic
Cerebral palsy, cortical blindness, name it they had it
My son died he ain't live, but I still try to think positive
Cause in life, God take, God give

And finally
Canibus - Poet Laureate Pt. II
I honestly feel that what Canibus writes is made just for me. Only the intelligentsia could understand the things he alludes to in his rhymes. References to things like Klein-Kaluze theory or the philosophy of David Hume are common place.

Alone in my room, looking thru the 32X telescope zoom
adjusting the focus of the moon
One should not assume the philosophy of David Hume
is nothing more then a subjective conclusion
What is the maximum field rate application?
the run away glaciation surrounding the ocean basin
affects the population fluctuation
on a continuous basis but that's just the basics
The juxtaposition of Canibus' position
the precision something no other has written
Way above and beyond what was intended
the unparalleled malleable enunciation of a sentence
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Wow, very interesting. I'll check these out on itunes. I'm always looking for new music and these are really interesting lyrics. I know nothing about rap.
 
IHg you were so high-minded, and I'm so up today, I'm bouncing around in my seat. Sorry, I have to lowbrow it down again:

"Live with Me"

The Stones

Whoa, the servants theyre so helpful, dear
The cook she is a whore
Yes, the butler has a place for her
Behind the pantry door
The maid, shes french, shes got no sense
Shes wild for crazy horse
And when she strips, the chauffeur flips
The footmans eyes get crossed

Doncha think theres a place for you,
In between the sheets?
Come on now, honey
We can build a home for three
Come on now, honey
Dont you wanna live with me?
 
It might be on ITunes don't know. The stuff isn't especially popular and is underground.

Most people's experience with rap music is limited to songs about objectifying women, and materialism.
 
Amy Winehouse -

Rehab They tried to make me go to rehab, I said, no, no, no
Yes, I been black, but when I come back, you'll know, know know
I ain’t got the time
And if my daddy thinks I’m fine
They's tryin' to make me go to rehab--I won’t go, go, go

I’d rather be at home with Ray
I ain’t got seventy days
Cos there’s nothing, there's nothing you can teach me
That I can’t learn from Mr. Hathaway

Didn’t get a lot in class
But I know it don’t come in a shot glass
 
IHateGovernment said:
It might be on ITunes don't know. The stuff isn't especially popular and is underground.

Most people's experience with rap music is limited to songs about objectifying women, and materialism.
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Yes, that's true.

I'll let you know if they're on itunes. I'll have to check when I get home, I can't now. But itunes has just about everything, except for the beatles, believe it or not. Or, any of the beatles even their solo work. Something to do with a big fight between apple and the beatles. It stinks. But I'll bet they will have this. I'll see.
 
IHateGovernment said:
It might be on ITunes don't know. The stuff isn't especially popular and is underground.

Most people's experience with rap music is limited to songs about objectifying women, and materialism.
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What did you think about Nas' latest album? I love "hip hop is dead" we tried to see him at the electric factory a few months back but didn't get tix.
 
LadyT said:
Amy Winehouse -

Rehab They tried to make me go to rehab, I said, no, no, no
Yes, I been black, but when I come back, you'll know, know know
I ain’t got the time
And if my daddy thinks I’m fine
They's tryin' to make me go to rehab--I won’t go, go, go

I’d rather be at home with Ray
I ain’t got seventy days
Cos there’s nothing, there's nothing you can teach me
That I can’t learn from Mr. Hathaway

Didn’t get a lot in class
But I know it don’t come in a shot glass
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Very cool, I think more people should post some of the lyrics, because it gives you an idea about songs you might never have heard before.
 
What did you think about Nas' latest album? I love "hip hop is dead" we tried to see him at the electric factory a few months back but didn't get tix.

didn't hear it yet but I loved God's Son. Nas is probably the best selling conscious rapper out there right now.
 
IHateGovernment said:
What did you think about Nas' latest album? I love "hip hop is dead" we tried to see him at the electric factory a few months back but didn't get tix.

didn't hear it yet but I loved God's Son. Nas is probably the best selling conscious rapper out there right now.
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You haven't heard hip is dead? I have to say I'm surprised. Anyway, I think its one of the best rap songs in a very long time.
 
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