It's an anthem single which means that the song is meant to inspire. Specifically, it is meant to reach out to "the ghetto boys and girls" Lupe's "rappin 'round the world for". If the theme of the album is meant project some positivity (Shining Down) into hip-hop, than The Show Goes On is trying to show kids that not only the World, but hip hop doesn't have to "only destroy". Lupe is trying to be a positive (beaming) role model for kids surrounded by negativity and violence.
And I've heard some flack about Lupe "selling out" with this single. But, I think the lyrics were purposefully dumbed down to reach a younger audience. For instance:
"Have you ever had the feeling that you was being had
Don't that sh-t make you mad"
It seems like he's talking directly to a 11/12 year old.
yeah, definitely a song to give people hope and open their eyes (last verse)
yeah, definitely a song to give people hope and open their eyes (last verse)
to your argument about "selling out": the thing is, he doesn't have many songs in which he's talking to 11/12 year olds - so people think he's selling out but i get your point
to your argument about "selling out": the thing is, he doesn't have many songs in which he's talking to 11/12 year olds - so people think he's selling out but i get your point
I've heard and read other comments on some of Lupe's videos that his record company wouldn't release his new album unless he put something mainstream on it.
Anyways its a good song. I really like it, it has a nice positive message and i pretty much agree with what siriuslynow commented.
I've heard and read other comments on some of Lupe's videos that his record company wouldn't release his new album unless he put something mainstream on it.
Anyways its a good song. I really like it, it has a nice positive message and i pretty much agree with what siriuslynow commented.
Agreed, this song is meant an inspirational/pick yourself up kind of song. Theres a video on youtube called " behind the scenes, show goes on" Lupe is basically saying that he wanted to use this song as an anthem to keep peoples heads up, no matter whats going on in life.
As for the remarks that Lupe is "Selling out" - its absurd, your correct that he purposely made the lyrics simple to reach the audience, i see this an on par with "Superstar" in which the lyrics weren't complicated but the overall feeling of the song added to its effect.
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Agreed, this song is meant an inspirational/pick yourself up kind of song. Theres a video on youtube called " behind the scenes, show goes on" Lupe is basically saying that he wanted to use this song as an anthem to keep peoples heads up, no matter whats going on in life.
As for the remarks that Lupe is "Selling out" - its absurd, your correct that he purposely made the lyrics simple to reach the audience, i see this an on par with "Superstar" in which the lyrics weren't complicated but the overall feeling of the song added to its effect.
I still listen to the album "The Cool" on my way to work everyday, The coolest, intruder alert and streets on fire, those are my favourite!!
It's an anthem single which means that the song is meant to inspire. Specifically, it is meant to reach out to "the ghetto boys and girls" Lupe's "rappin 'round the world for". If the theme of the album is meant project some positivity (Shining Down) into hip-hop, than The Show Goes On is trying to show kids that not only the World, but hip hop doesn't have to "only destroy". Lupe is trying to be a positive (beaming) role model for kids surrounded by negativity and violence.
And I've heard some flack about Lupe "selling out" with this single. But, I think the lyrics were purposefully dumbed down to reach a younger audience. For instance:
"Have you ever had the feeling that you was being had Don't that sh-t make you mad"
It seems like he's talking directly to a 11/12 year old.
Well, that's my thoughts anyway.
yeah, definitely a song to give people hope and open their eyes (last verse)
yeah, definitely a song to give people hope and open their eyes (last verse)
to your argument about "selling out": the thing is, he doesn't have many songs in which he's talking to 11/12 year olds - so people think he's selling out but i get your point
to your argument about "selling out": the thing is, he doesn't have many songs in which he's talking to 11/12 year olds - so people think he's selling out but i get your point
I've heard and read other comments on some of Lupe's videos that his record company wouldn't release his new album unless he put something mainstream on it. Anyways its a good song. I really like it, it has a nice positive message and i pretty much agree with what siriuslynow commented.
I've heard and read other comments on some of Lupe's videos that his record company wouldn't release his new album unless he put something mainstream on it. Anyways its a good song. I really like it, it has a nice positive message and i pretty much agree with what siriuslynow commented.
Agreed, this song is meant an inspirational/pick yourself up kind of song. Theres a video on youtube called " behind the scenes, show goes on" Lupe is basically saying that he wanted to use this song as an anthem to keep peoples heads up, no matter whats going on in life. As for the remarks that Lupe is "Selling out" - its absurd, your correct that he purposely made the lyrics simple to reach the audience, i see this an on par with "Superstar" in which the lyrics weren't complicated but the overall feeling of the song added to its effect. I...
Agreed, this song is meant an inspirational/pick yourself up kind of song. Theres a video on youtube called " behind the scenes, show goes on" Lupe is basically saying that he wanted to use this song as an anthem to keep peoples heads up, no matter whats going on in life. As for the remarks that Lupe is "Selling out" - its absurd, your correct that he purposely made the lyrics simple to reach the audience, i see this an on par with "Superstar" in which the lyrics weren't complicated but the overall feeling of the song added to its effect. I still listen to the album "The Cool" on my way to work everyday, The coolest, intruder alert and streets on fire, those are my favourite!!
Yep, inspirational song. But who is singing the chorus?
Yep, inspirational song. But who is singing the chorus?
me, :)
me, :)