Originating in the late-80s, in midst of the Golden age of hip hop, alternative hip hop was headed primarily by East Coast groups such as De La Soul, Jungle Brothers, A Tribe Called Quest, and Digable Planets in subsidiary conjunction by West Coast acts such as The Pharcyde, Digital Underground, and Jurassic 5 as well as certain Southern acts such as Goodie Mob and OutKast. Similar to the alternative rock movement, alternative hip hop initially began to segue into the mainstream at the dawn of the 1990s. The classic debut albums 3 Feet High and Rising, People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm, and Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde achieved minor commercial success as they garnered immense acclaim from music critics, who described the records as managing to be both ambitiously innovative but playful masterpieces, hailing the artists as the future of hip hop music as a whole.
However, a resurgence came about in the late 1990s-early 2000s with the rejuvenated interest in indie music by the general public. Arrested Development, along with The Fugees, stand as the some of the first few alternative rap groups to be recognized by mainstream audiences.[1] Rodrick cites Arrested Development, Basehead, and The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy as examples of such "alternative" hip-hop.[10] Since the mid 90's, indie labels such as Rawkus Records, Rhymesayers, Stones Throw and Definitive Jux have experienced lesser mainstream success with alternative rap acts such as MF DOOM, Atmosphere, Black Star, Pharoahe Monch, and Aesop Rock. It was in the 2000s that alternative hip hop finally secured a place within the mainstream, due in part to the declining commercial viability of gangsta rap as well as the crossover success of artists such as OutKast, Kanye West, and Gnarls Barkley.[11] Not only did OutKast's Speakerboxxx/The Love Below receive universal acclaim from music critics and manage to appeal listeners of all ages spanning numerous musical genres–including rap, rock, R&B, punk, jazz, indie, country, pop, electronica and gospel–but also spawned two number-one hit singles and has been certified diamond by selling 11 times platinum by the RIAA for shipping more than 11 million units, becoming the best selling rap album of all time.[12] Industry observers view the sales race between Kanye West's Graduation and 50 Cent's Curtis as a turning point for hip hop. West emerged the victor, selling nearly a million copies in the first week alone, proving that innovative rap music could be just as commercially viable as gangsta rap, if not more so.[13] Although he designed it as a melancholic pop rather than rap, Kanye's following 808s & Heartbreak would have a significant effect on hip hop music. While his decision to sing about love, loneliness, and heartache for the entirety of the album was at first heavily criticized by music audiences and the album predicted to be a flop, its subsequent critical acclaim and commercial success encouraged other mainstream rappers to take greater creative risks with their music.[14][15] During the release of The Blueprint 3, New York rap mogul Jay-Z revealed that next studio album would be a an experimental effort, stating, "... it's not gonna be a #1 album. That's where I'm at right now. I wanna make the most experimental album I ever made."[16] Jay-Z elaborated that like Kanye, he was unsatisfied with contemporary hip hop, was being inspired by indie-rockers like Grizzly Bear and asserted his belief that the indie rock movement would play an important role in the continued evolution of hip-hop.[17] The alternative hip hop movement is not limited solely to the United States, as genre-defying rappers such as Somalian poet K'naan, Japanese rapper Shing02, and especially Sri Lankan artist M.I.A. have achieved considerable worldwide recognition. In 2009, TIME magazine placed M.I.A in the Time 100 list of "World's Most Influential people" for having "global influence across many genres."[18][19] Today, due in part to the increasing use of music distribution through the internet, many alternative rap artists are able to find acceptance by far-reaching audiences. Several burgeoning artists such as Kid Cudi and Drake have managed to attain record-breaking, chart-topping hit songs, "Day 'n' Night" and "Successful" respectively, which they both released on free online mixtapes without the help of a major record label. The pair, along with other new artists such as Wale, Asher Roth, The Cool Kids, and B.o.B, openly acknowledge being directly influenced by their '90s alt-rap predecessors in addition to alt-rock groups while their music has been noted by critics as expressing eclectic sounds, life experiences and emotions rarely seen in mainstream hip hop.
Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1
Kanye West Lyrics
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You're the only power that can
You're the only power (power)
You're the only power that can
If young Metro don't trust you I'm gon' shoot you
Beautiful morning, you're the sun in my morning, babe
Nothing unwanted
Beautiful morning, you're the sun in my morning, babe
Nothing unwanted
I just want to feel liberated, I, I, na-na-na
I just want to feel liberated, I, I, na-na-na
If I ever instigated, I'm sorry
Tell me, who in here can relate? I, I, I
Now if I fuck this model
And she just bleached her asshole
And I get bleach on my T-shirt
I'ma feel like an asshole
I was high when I met her
We was down in Tribeca
She'll get under your skin if you let her
She'll get under your skin if you-uh
I don't even want to talk about it
I don't even want to talk about it
I don't even want to say nothing
Everybody gon' say something
I'd be worried if they said nothing
Remind me where I know you from?
She looking like she owe you some'
You know just what we want
I want to wake up with you in my
Beautiful morning, you're the sun in my morning, babe
Nothing unwanted
Beautiful morning, you're the sun in my morning, babe
Nothing unwanted
I just want to feel liberated, I, I, na-na-na
I just want to feel liberated, I, I, na-na-na
If I ever instigated, I'm sorry
Tell me who in here can relate, I, I, I
The lyrics to Kanye West's song Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1 may be confusing at first glance, but they actually touch on a few important themes. The repeated line "You're the only power that can" suggests a feeling of helplessness and a desire for guidance, perhaps from a religious or spiritual source. When Kanye says "If young Metro don't trust you I'm gon' shoot you," he is actually referring to his trust issues with people in the music industry, particularly with music producer Metro Boomin. This line is meant to express how seriously he takes his relationships and how strongly he feels about loyalty.
Moving on, the line "Beautiful morning, you're the sun in my morning" represents a sense of hope and renewal, and the desire for a fresh start. Kanye seems to long for a life that is unburdened by the negative experiences of his past, and he hopes to find freedom and liberation in this new day. The lines "I just want to feel liberated" and "If I ever instigated, I'm sorry" further highlight his desire for a new beginning and a clean slate.
Line by Line Meaning
You're the only power (power)
You have complete control and there is no one capable of rivaling your authority.
You're the only power that can
No one else has the ability to come close to matching the strength you possess.
If young Metro don't trust you I'm gon' shoot you
If anyone stands in your way or doubts your power, I will fiercely defend and protect you.
Beautiful morning, you're the sun in my morning, babe
You bring a sense of beauty and enlightenment to my life, like the sun does in the morning.
Nothing unwanted
There is nothing negative or undesirable about the current state of my life with you in it.
I just want to feel liberated, I, I, na-na-na
I yearn to experience freedom and independence, breaking free from any emotional constraints.
If I ever instigated, I'm sorry
Apologies in advance if I ever cause conflict or stir up trouble.
Tell me, who in here can relate? I, I, I
Asking who else is able to understand or sympathize with these thoughts and feelings.
Now if I fuck this model
If I engage in sexual activity with this stunningly attractive woman,
And she just bleached her asshole
And she has recently taken steps to lighten the color of her anus,
And I get bleach on my T-shirt
And in the process of being with her, I accidentally get bleach on my clothing,
I'mma feel like an asshole
I will feel regret and remorse for my actions.
I was high when I met her
I was under the influence of drugs when I first encountered this woman.
We was down in Tribeca
We were located in the trendy neighborhood of Tribeca in New York City.
She get under your skin if you let her
She has a way of getting inside your thoughts and emotions if you allow her to.
I don't even want to talk about it
I have no interest in speaking about this topic or experience.
Everybody gon' say something
Regardless of my desire for privacy, it is likely that others will discuss this situation.
I'd be worried if they said nothing
I would be more concerned if people did not speak up or offer opinions about the situation.
Remind me where I know you from?
Asking for clarification on how this person became part of my life.
She looking like she owe you some'
She appears as though she owes you some form of payment or compensation.
You know just what we want
You have a clear understanding of our needs and desires.
I want to wake up with you in my
I desire to start each day with you by my side, without finishing the sentence.
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, I WROTE THIS MYSELF, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Allen Ritter, Chancelor Johnathan Bennett, Cydel Charles Young, Jerome Potter, Kanye Omari West, Leland Tyler Wayne, Malik Yusef El Shabazz Jones, Mike Dean, Noah D. Goldstein, Rick Rubin, Samuel Zadoc Griesemer, Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi, Thomas Lee Bar
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