As the centuries went on after this early period, several important treatises and books were written by Arabic music theoreticians, including those authored by Al-Kindi, Al-Farabi, and Al Ghazali. The system of melodic modes used in traditional Arabic music, the maqām, was also developed during this time, in the 14th century, and in Andalusia, during the period known as Al-Andalus, Andalusian Classical Music developed from these Arabic music traditions.
One of the first European studies of Arabic music, De Turvarum ritu et caermoniis, was written in the sixteenth century by the Croatian musicologist Bartol Gyurgieuvits, based on his experiences as a slave of the Ottoman empire. The reign of the Ottoman Empire over increasingly vast areas of Arabic land meant that Turkish music flourished across the empire's lands.
However, when the Ottoman Empire ended in the early 20th century, many of the newly independent Arab countries underwent an emergence of nationalistic feeling, and local musical styles replaced Turkish musics in popularity. Egypt was the first country in which this occurred, and Cairo became a centre for developing Arabic musical styles, and it today remains an important area for Arabic Popular Music.
Arabic music refers to all the music of the peoples that make up the Arab world, the majority of which is marked by a focus on melody and rhythm, with less emphasis on harmony than Western music. The Arabic tone system, along with the rhymthic-temporal structures (and the awzan, or rhythmic patterns produced by said structuring) employed by musicians, also sets Arabic music apart from other music, along with the various instruments found only in the Arabian Peninsula and North Africa. Arabic music is also usually homophonic in nature, and generally does not feature polyrhythm, polyphony, and motivic development.
Those Who Can't Cheat
Clarence Clarity Lyrics
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Best take me out the game
Think I’d best -
Take two cos I get blue,
Cos I want to…
Alpha male
And I’ll fight tooth and nail
For nothing-
I’ll slip through,
And affect you
Cos I have to…
Can I get a witness:
Oops I forgot my sickness
Oops you forgot your lipstick luck again…
And who’s with us?
We’re flies at the reptile party
Oops you forgot your lipstick luck again…
In my leagues of hate
I’ll tick me off the page
A shakedown
One word, and you’ll slip through
And resent you
And I am the girl
As far as I can tell
And I’m tripping
Too deep
Down my own hole
At the death knoll
Can I get a witness:
Oops I forgot my sickness
Oops you forgot your lipstick luck again…
And who’s with us?
We’re flies at the reptile party
Oops you forgot your lipstick luck again…
Trust us, we’re the thorns in your crown-
Court jesters.
But the lines in the skies infest us.
And the crimes in the rhymes of the U.S
Ask the weapons inspectors.
Out the gate,
I’ll take me out the game
Think I could -
Fool you, cos I have to
And I want to…
Go girl, get made
And I’ll park the Chevrolet
And we’ll spark the black hearts
In the theme park.
Till it gets dark.
Can I get a witness:
Oops I forgot my sickness
Oops you forgot your lipstick luck again…
And who’s with us?
We’re flies at the reptile party
Oops you forgot your lipstick luck again…
Can I get a witness:
Oops I forgot my sickness
Seems you forgot your lip-synced lark again…
And who’s with us?
We’re the life of the reptile party
Oops you forgot your lipstick luck again…
The song "Those Who Can't Cheat" by Clarence Clarity is a highly metaphorical and surreal piece that seems to explore themes of power dynamics, manipulation, and self-destruction. The lyrics are cryptic and fragmented, seeming to shift between different perspectives and voices. The song opens with the lines "Out the gate, best take me out the game," which suggest that the singer is aware of some kind of danger or risk they pose, and that they may be untrustworthy or unpredictable. The repetition of the phrase "Oops, you forgot your lipstick luck again" throughout the song seems to imply a kind of superficiality or deception, as well as a sense of meaningless rituals or routines. The chorus also includes the lines "Can I get a witness, trust us we're the thorns in your crown," which suggests that the singer is trying to assert their power or influence over others, perhaps by playing the role of a provocateur or rebel.
The second verse introduces the image of the "reptile party," which may be a reference to the corrupt, insidious nature of certain social circles or power structures. The line "we're the flies at the reptile party" evokes both disgust and fascination, as well as a sense of being trapped or unable to escape. The singer also claims to be "the girl," which seems to emphasize their vulnerability or insecurity. The lyrics "And I'm tripping too deep down my own hole at the death knoll" suggest a kind of self-destructive tendency, as well as a sense of being trapped in their own thoughts or emotions. The song ends with a final repetition of the chorus, which includes the lines "Go girl, get made, and I'll park the Chevrolet, and we'll spark the black hearts in the theme park, till it gets dark." These lines seem to suggest a kind of reckless, hedonistic abandon, as well as a willingness to embrace the darker side of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Out the gate,
Right from the start,
Best take me out the game
It would be best for me to withdraw from this competition.
Think I’d best -
I believe it would be better for me to
Take two cos I get blue,
I may need to take a break from this because it is emotionally taxing.
Cos I want to…
I feel the need to do this because it is important to me.
Alpha male
The dominant male
And I’ll fight tooth and nail
I will struggle and be competitive.
For nothing-
Without any real reason.
I’ll slip through,
I will sneak away unnoticed.
And affect you
And have an emotional impact on you.
Cos I have to…
Because it is necessary for me to do so.
Can I get a witness:
Can anyone attest to this?
Oops I forgot my sickness
I accidentally disregarded my illness.
Oops you forgot your lipstick luck again…
You made a mistake with your makeup again.
And who’s with us?
Who is joining us?
We’re flies at the reptile party
We are insignificant creatures amidst a much larger gathering.
In my leagues of hate
Within my circles of animosity
I’ll tick me off the page
I will remove myself from the situation.
A shakedown
An event intended to shake things up
One word, and you’ll slip through
I have the power to make you feel insignificant and unnoticed.
And resent you
And as a result, you may feel anger or bitterness towards me.
And I am the girl
And I identify as female.
As far as I can tell
From my perspective
And I’m tripping
And I am struggling or making mistakes.
Too deep
Beyond my limit
Down my own hole
Stuck in my own problems or thoughts.
At the death knoll
At a moment signaling the end of something.
Trust us, we’re the thorns in your crown-
Believe us, we are the ones causing troubles within your group.
Court jesters.
Entertainers known for their foolishness.
But the lines in the skies infest us.
But the divisions in society are causing harm to us.
And the crimes in the rhymes of the US
And the issues within the lyrics of American music.
Ask the weapons inspectors.
Ask those who are responsible for monitoring the use of weapons.
Go girl, get made
Move forward, accomplish your goals
And I’ll park the Chevrolet
And I will take care of the car
And we’ll spark the black hearts
And we will ignite the dark emotions
In the theme park.
In the amusement park.
Till it gets dark.
Until nightfall.
Seems you forgot your lip-synced lark again…
It appears that you accidentally made a mistake again.
We’re the life of the reptile party
We are the ones who bring energy and excitement to the gathering.
Contributed by Audrey A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Schmorbo
Guys if Clarence Clarity ever blows up we get to be hipsters and say we were here before they were popular
@systemcrasher
Gatekeeping But weirdly, I am in
@Amphibian42
Dude, I've been a fan since like, 2018, I'm a hipster to hipsters
@nickelisblind
YES
@lucy4666
uhm been here since 2015 that's rookie numbers ha jk I want him to be mainstream he deserves it
@lucy4666
@@Amphibian42 I've been here since 2015 uwu
@psyelius
how is this song not popular? It’s so catchy I love it.
@NEBULAbeepbeep
right??
@arnav3133
Has like 3 million streams on Spotify but unfortunately its not YT famous yet. I hope it blows up, its crazy catchy
@bkbj8282
oh, it's because it isn't good, weeb avatar