In late 1997, Solesides became Quannum Projects and in 1999 Blackalicious released the A2G EP, which served as a precursor to their debut full length album, Nia, which was released the following year. This was followed by a major label contract with MCA Records and the release of the critically acclaimed album Blazing Arrow in 2002.
In May 2004 Gift of Gab released his first solo album, 4th Dimensional Rocketships Going Up, but he assured fans that Blackalicious was alive and well.
A third full length, entitled The Craft, was released on Epitaph Records imprint ANTI- on September 27, 2005.
Make You Feel That Way
Blackalicious Lyrics
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See a homie you ain't seen since back in the day
Fresh haircut fitted wit a fat ass fade
End of work, we chilling on a Saturday
How you felt when you first heard the data came
Rakim KRS hey I had that tape
Cooling out with ol girl on a fat ass date
Find a hundred dollar bill wow man that's great
Get promoted at your job up to management
Plot a long time finally a plan has made it
Time I feel I want to shout, man its real that way
want to think of things that make you feel that way
[Chorus x15]
Christmas day when your mamma got your first bike
Type of feeling when you went and when your first fight
How your team felt winning championship games
Celebrate in a huddle dancing in this rain
Have a thought see a shooting star cross your screen
Put in hard work finally your living your dream
Deaf man get his hearing now in come vibes
Blind man get sight see his first sunrise
Dumb man speaking out, now he's load and clear
Earth through your chout smile so proud ya wear
Going in your third eye for the styles ya hear
Making music that'll bump for a thousand years
Eating right feeling conscience like health is first
Said a prayer that's sincere and you felt it work
Times I feel I want to shout, man it's real that way
When I'm thinking things that make you feel that way
[Chorus x15]
All up in her vibe something coming over me
Summer days more likely that you notice breezes
Winter days more likely that you notice heat
When I'm warm more likely that you notice me
In the dark it's more likely that you notice light
In the light more likely that you notice night
Hungry more appreciation for that meal
Dead broke more appreciation for that grill
A bad day'll make you really notice ones that's good
And that'll make things a little better understood
Times I feel I want to shout, man it's real that way
When I think of things that make you feel that way
Make you feel that way...
[Ya know its like ahh like the most greatest feeling you could ever feel
you like just total illation. Sunny day, just that day.
You know its just like you know just the most joyous feeling
you could ever comprehend. You know, chilling with your family.
You know just you know just really really feeling,
feeling the moment, with the folks. Ya know really really really just chilling.
It's love. It's love. It's love]
The lyrics to Blackalicious's song "Make You Feel That Way" speak to the idea that there are moments or experiences in life that can make us feel truly alive and joyful. The song chronicles a series of these moments, from running into an old friend to finding a hundred dollar bill to achieving a long-sought-after goal. Each verse describes a different scenario in which the singer experiences a rush of positive emotions. The choruses repeat the phrase "make you feel that way" over and over, as if to say that these moments are universally recognizable and powerful.
The verses of the song are all structured similarly, with the singer describing a specific event and the emotions that it elicits. The events range from mundane (getting a promotion at work) to extraordinary (a deaf man regaining his hearing), but all are presented as equally valid sources of joy. The final chorus expands on this idea by suggesting that even negative experiences, like a bad day, can be opportunities to appreciate the good things in life.
Overall, the lyrics to "Make You Feel That Way" celebrate the small miracles of everyday life and urge listeners to take notice of them. The song is an ode to the power of gratitude and positivity, and a reminder that there is joy to be found even in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Up an early for the hope of a brand new day
Waking up early with the anticipation and hope for a new day
See a homie you ain't seen since back in the day
Encountering an old friend you haven't seen in a long time
Fresh haircut fitted wit a fat ass fade
Showing off a new haircut with a stylish fade
End of work, we chilling on a Saturday
Relaxing on a Saturday after completing a workday
How you felt when you first heard the data came
Recalling the excitement felt upon hearing new, groundbreaking information
Rakim KRS hey I had that tape
Remembering listening to classic, influential hip-hop albums
Cooling out with ol girl on a fat ass date
Casually spending time with a significant other on a fun date
Find a hundred dollar bill wow man that's great
Experiencing the joy from finding a substantial amount of unexpected money
Get promoted at your job up to management
Achieving a significant career advancement to a management position
Plot a long time finally a plan has made it
Successfully completing a long-term plan or goal
Time I feel I want to shout, man its real that way
Feeling overwhelming joy and wanting to express it
want to think of things that make you feel that way
Reflecting on experiences that bring about similar feelings of joy
Christmas day when your mamma got your first bike
Recalling the excitement of receiving a first bike on Christmas day
Type of feeling when you went and when your first fight
Remembering the adrenaline rush and aftermath of being in one's first fight
How your team felt winning championship games
Experiencing the euphoria of a team winning a championship game
Celebrate in a huddle dancing in this rain
Celebrating with a group of people, dancing and having fun in the rain
Have a thought see a shooting star cross your screen
Feeling wonder and amazement upon seeing a shooting star
Put in hard work finally your living your dream
Achieving a personal dream through hard work and perseverance
Deaf man get his hearing now in come vibes
Experiencing the joy of a deaf person gaining hearing abilities
Blind man get sight see his first sunrise
Feeling the joy of a blind person gaining sight and experiencing the beauty of a sunrise
Dumb man speaking out, now he's load and clear
Feeling inspired by a person formerly unable to speak now being able to communicate clearly
Earth through your chout smile so proud ya wear
Feeling pride in oneself and one's smile while connecting with the earth
Going in your third eye for the styles ya hear
Appreciating music and its power to reach one's innermost thoughts and feelings
Making music that'll bump for a thousand years
Creating music that has the potential to last for generations
Eating right feeling conscience like health is first
Feeling good about oneself and one's health choices by eating properly
Said a prayer that's sincere and you felt it work
Experiencing the power and comfort of a meaningful prayer
All up in her vibe something coming over me
Feeling an overwhelming attraction to someone's aura or energy
Summer days more likely that you notice breezes
Feeling more aware of breezes and other natural beauty during summertime
Winter days more likely that you notice heat
Being more aware of warmth and comfort during wintertime
When I'm warm more likely that you notice me
Feeling more confident and noticeable when comfortable and content
In the dark it's more likely that you notice light
Feeling appreciation for light and its ability to bring clarity when surrounded by darkness
In the light more likely that you notice night
Being more aware of the beauty and mystery of nighttime when surrounded by light
Hungry more appreciation for that meal
Feeling more grateful and appreciative for a meal when experiencing hunger
Dead broke more appreciation for that grill
Feeling more thankful for a grill or cooking surface when experiencing financial hardship
A bad day'll make you really notice ones that's good
Experiencing hardship or negativity makes one more appreciative of good and positive experiences
And that'll make things a little better understood
Gaining insight and understanding through the hardships and positive experiences of life
Ya know its like ahh like the most greatest feeling you could ever feel you like just total illation. Sunny day, just that day. You know its just like you know just the most joyous feeling you could ever comprehend. You know, chilling with your family. You know just you know just really really feeling, feeling the moment, with the folks. Ya know really really really just chilling. It's love. It's love. It's love
Expressing that the most joyful moments come from experiencing life with loved ones and feeling the warmth of love in those moments
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