Madlib was born in Oxnard, California to musician parents Otis Jackson, Sr. and Dora Sinesca Jackson. He sampled his first song at 11 years old, sourced from his father's collection. His younger brother is the producer and rapper Michael "Oh No" Jackson. His uncle is the jazz trumpeter Jon Faddis. He was raised in Oxnard, where he began his music career.
During an interview on Chrome Children, Madlib stated that his most significant musical influences include Miles Davis, Sun Ra, and David Axelrod. Some of his hip-hop influences are Large Professor, Marley Marl, Paul C, DJ Pooh, and Dr. Dre.
Slim's Return
Madlib Lyrics
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poderoso raudal de amor.
El timón de mi vida su mano guiará,
la tormenta con Él cruzaré.
Y con su voz calmará la tempestad y su luz brillará.
Y en mis ojos no habrá oscuridad, claramente veré el poder de su amor.
Y en sus manos mi alma estará inundada de paz, amparada en su amor.
Y su voz suavemente se oirá, su Palabra por siempre será.
¿Quién es este que al viento su voz hace oír,
y en quietud a las aguas tornó?
Es la voz de los cielos, mi Eterno Señor,
todo ser sólo a Él adorará.
Y con su voz calmará la tempestad y su luz brillará.
Y en mis ojos no habrá oscuridad, claramente veré el poder de su amor.
Y en sus manos mi alma estará inundada de paz, amparada en su amor.
Y su voz suavemente se oirá, su Palabra por siempre será.
¡Oh Dios Poderoso, a tus manos mi vida llevaré!
Y en mis ojos no habrá oscuridad, claramente veré el poder de su amor.
Y en sus manos mi alma estará inundada de paz, amparada en su amor.
Ohh ohhhh oh oh or
Y su voz suavemente se oirá, su Palabra por siempre será.
¡Oh Dios Poderoso, a tus manos mi vida llevaré!
Y en mis ojos no habrá oscuridad, claramente veré el poder de su amor.
Y en sus manos mi alma estará inundada de paz, amparada en su amor.
Y su voz suavemente se oirá, su Palabra por siempre será.
The lyrics of Madlib's Slim's Return contain a deep spiritual message of surrendering one's life to God, who is described as a powerful river of love that guides the singer's life through storms and darkness. The song paints a vivid picture of a tumultuous sea, where the singer's spirit is anchored in God's love and protected by His hand. The voice of God is described as calming the storms and shining a light that dispels darkness. The singer expresses complete trust and surrender to God, declaring that their life is in His powerful hands.
The song's use of imagery, metaphor, and repetition creates a deeply emotive and spiritual experience for the listener. The lyrics convey a sense of surrender and trust in a higher power, which can be both comforting and empowering. The song's powerful message of faith could be interpreted as a call to surrender to God and allow Him to guide one's life through all its trials and tribulations.
Line by Line Meaning
En el mar de mi espíritu reina el Señor,
The Lord reigns in the sea of my spirit,
poderoso raudal de amor.
A powerful flood of love.
El timón de mi vida su mano guiará,
His hand will guide the rudder of my life,
la tormenta con Él cruzaré.
I will cross the storm with Him.
Y con su voz calmará la tempestad y su luz brillará.
And with His voice He will calm the storm and His light will shine.
Y en mis ojos no habrá oscuridad, claramente veré el poder de su amor.
There will be no darkness in my eyes, I will clearly see the power of His love.
Y en sus manos mi alma estará inundada de paz, amparada en su amor.
And my soul will be flooded with peace, sheltered in His love.
Y su voz suavemente se oirá, su Palabra por siempre será.
And His voice will be heard softly, His Word will be forever.
¿Quién es este que al viento su voz hace oír,
Who is this that makes His voice heard to the wind,
y en quietud a las aguas tornó?
And made the waters calm?
Es la voz de los cielos, mi Eterno Señor,
It is the voice of the heavens, my Eternal Lord,
todo ser sólo a Él adorará.
Every being will only worship Him.
¡Oh Dios Poderoso, a tus manos mi vida llevaré!
Oh Almighty God, I will give my life into Your hands!
Ohh ohhhh oh oh or
Y su voz suavemente se oirá, su Palabra por siempre será.
And His voice will be heard softly, His Word will be forever.
Contributed by Allison M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.