Members Nza Posted October 29, 2002 Members Share Posted October 29, 2002 Check out these lyrics for one of my rap/rock band's songs. Explain to me how much they suck. Or just tell me what a dip{censored} I am, 'cause duh white people can't rap. Whatever, at least leave some kinda something regarding these lyrics. Thanks. verse a1: now you're saying your prayers just in time cause the ocean's stripping away layers of skin you begin to sink too deep too quick you're sinking into the sea away from me chorus a: do whatcha gotta do do whatcha gotta do do whatcha gotta do do whatcha gotta do do whatcha gotta do do whatcha gotta do do what you gotta do to survive verse a2: the surface is slipping away thinking today might be the last you're slipping into the past into the abyss a watery darkness slipping down away from the surface away from the sunlight away from the rest of your life but don't give up the fight 'cause I want a chance to see you again this ain't no pretend this ain't no TV show and you're slipping below chorus a: do whatcha gotta do do whatcha gotta do do whatcha gotta do do whatcha gotta do ride whatever wave you need to take to get to shore and don't slip into the undertow chorus b: you...are a fine example a human specimen a sample of evidence, don't wait...one second too long or you'll be singing your own funeral song before this day is done you...are a fine example a human specimen a sample of evidence don't take...your only life for granted 'cause you won't be you no more when your soul is transplanted verse b1: now you're watching it pass a whole life fly by in a flash doing the math to realize that there is a life inside pride preside over the ceremonies you live for the only thing you can't forget but you can't get rid of it chorus b: you...are a fine example a human specimen a sample of evidence, don't wait...one second too long or you'll be singing your own funeral song before this day is done you...are a fine example a human specimen a sample of evidence don't take...your only life for granted 'cause you won't be you no more when your soul is transplanted verse b2: now it's passing you by a whole life in the blink of an eye regretting the things you haven't tried but WAIT! it's not too late you haven't died get up and fight! look up and see the light! you're rising to the surface and you better get yourself together 'cause the surf's up! verse a3: now you're heading for shore riding a wave that saved your life heading towards living a little bit more looking forward to what's in store life is worth fighting for! chorus a/closing: do whatcha gotta do do whatcha gotta do do whatcha gotta do do whatcha gotta do do whatcha gotta do do whatcha gotta do do what you gotta do to survive -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sorry for the slightly misleading thread title. For the record though, I actually do find most rap/rock bands' lyrics dispicable and retarded and bordering on drooling neanderthal grunts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brain of J Posted November 1, 2002 Members Share Posted November 1, 2002 You sure Bob Dylan didn't write that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cassius Posted November 6, 2002 Members Share Posted November 6, 2002 Originally posted by Brain of J You sure Bob Dylan didn't write that? Nah they are ripping off Leonard Cohen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JackSonic Posted November 6, 2002 Members Share Posted November 6, 2002 wow...those lyrics were really awfull. I don't listen to rap or hardcore rap/rock (feel it corrupts my "ear" for actual music), but I do occasionally listen to metal and just pay attention to interesting riffs/melodies - not the silly lyrics (can't understand them through the distorted vocals, anyhow). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SAF_Jon Posted November 11, 2002 Members Share Posted November 11, 2002 Yeah, one word comes to mind: "inane." Maybe you should start out with some contrived love ballad, instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members arafatocaster Posted November 12, 2002 Members Share Posted November 12, 2002 Are these lyrics an elaborate metaphor for drug addiction? Or am I reading too much into it? Unlike these folks, I like 'em. Very vivid and the story/vibe isn't cryptic or anything, it makes sense. Plus, it's hardly the "drooling neanderthal grunts" heard so regularly in most rap/rock-type music, and you get extra points for not cussing anywhere in the song. Don't listen to these dips, these lyrics are cool! Can we get a link to some audio? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lord_of_bass Posted November 13, 2002 Members Share Posted November 13, 2002 NOOOO!!! Rap lyrics are crappy and shallow and have a very limited meaning!!! I mean, "Whatcha gotta do" repeated? How imaginative. Don't mean to insult you, but hey, what's the meaning behind it? How can people relate to it? I really don't get why people like rap, it's so repetative. You want to get yourself some extremist death metal, mate! That's a bit of religion in your bones right there!! This is just my opinion, but of course being a Satanist I worship myself as my own God therefore my opinion is the only one that counts... Whatever, I've confused myself. What was I saying? Oh yea, rap is lame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members arafatocaster Posted November 13, 2002 Members Share Posted November 13, 2002 Nza, I don't think anyone whose responded besides myself have actually read your lyrics. I think they're very vivid, and they remind me very much of the rush I get when I'm surfing...you use lots of surfing/ocean imagery in this song, which I like. Anyway, as for this doofus... Originally posted by lord_of_bassI really don't get why people like rap, it's so repetative. You want to get yourself some extremist death metal, mate! That's one of the funniest things I've ever heard. Death metal is literally the most repetitive and boring style of music I've ever heard...I'm sure there's some new-fangled techno {censored} out there that's even worse, but I haven't heard it yet. Anyway, like I said earlier...can I get some audio of this song? It's obviously got alot of different parts in it, I bet I'd really like this song! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zomawia Posted November 18, 2002 Members Share Posted November 18, 2002 don't listen to raplisten to hip-hop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members halcyo Posted November 21, 2002 Members Share Posted November 21, 2002 they ain't half bad honestly....I kinda like em....The chorus is a little silly, but hey, if the song is cool, then it might just work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bink_02 Posted November 23, 2002 Members Share Posted November 23, 2002 its really freakin' long... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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