Synthesizer-like instruments emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century with instruments such as the RCA Mark II, which was controlled with punch cards and used hundreds of vacuum tubes. The Moog synthesizer, developed by Robert Moog and first sold in 1964, is credited for pioneering concepts such as voltage-controlled oscillators, envelopes, noise generators, filters, and sequencers. In 1970, the smaller, cheaper Minimoog standardized synthesizers as self-contained instruments with built-in keyboards, unlike the larger modular synthesizers before it.
In 1978, Sequential Circuits released the Prophet-5, which used microprocessors to allow users to store sounds for the first time. 1982 saw the introduction of MIDI, a standardized means of synchronizing electronic instruments that remains an industry standard. The first mass-produced synthesizer, the Yamaha DX7, was launched in 1983, popularizing digital synthesis. Software synthesizers now can be run as plug-ins or embedded on microchips.
Synthesizers were initially viewed as avant-garde, valued by the 1960s psychedelic and counter-cultural scenes but with little perceived commercial potential. Switched-On Bach (1968), a bestselling album of Bach compositions arranged for synthesizer by Wendy Carlos, took synthesizers to the mainstream. They were adopted by electronic acts and pop and rock groups in the 1960s and 1970s, and widely used in 1980s rock. Sampling, introduced with the Fairlight synthesizer in 1979, has influenced all genres of music and had a major influence on the development of electronic and hip hop music. Today, the synthesizer is used in nearly every genre of music, and is considered one of the most important instruments in the music industry. According to Fact in 2016, "The synthesizer is as important, and as ubiquitous, in modern music today as the human voice."
Redbone
Childish Gambino Lyrics
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I wake up feeling like you won't play right
I used to know, but now that shit don't feel right
It made me put away my pride
So long
You made a nigga wait for some, so long
You make it hard for boy like that to go on
I'm wishing I could make this mine, oh
If you want it, yeah
You can have it, oh, oh, oh
If you need it, ooh
We can make it, oh
If you want it
You can have it
But stay woke
Niggas creepin'
They gon' find you
Gon' catch you sleepin' (oh)
Now stay woke
Niggas creepin'
Now don't you close your eyes
Too late
You wanna make it right, but now it's too late
My peanut butter chocolate cake with Kool-Aid
I'm trying not to waste my time
If you want it, oh
You can have it (you can have it)
If you need it (you better believe in something)
We can make it, oh
If you want it
You can have it, ah!
But stay woke (stay woke)
Niggas creepin' (they be creepin')
They gon' find you (they gon' find you)
Gon' catch you sleepin' (gon' catch you sleepin', put your hands up on me)
Now stay woke
Niggas creepin'
Now don't you close your eyes
But stay woke (ooh, ah)
Niggas creepin'
They gon' find you (they gon' find you)
Gon' catch you sleepin' (gon' catch you, gon' catch you, ooh)
Now stay woke
Niggas creepin'
Now don't you close your eyes
How'd it get so scandalous?
Oh, how'd it get so scandalous?
Oh, oh, how'd it get, how'd it get
How'd it get so scandalous?
How'd it get so scandalous?
How'd it get so scandalous?
But stay woke
But stay woke
The lyrics of "Redbone" by Childish Gambino appear to be discussing a relationship that has gone awry. The singer wakes up feeling as though the other person in the relationship won't play fair. He used to feel differently about them, but now something changed. This realization forced him to put away his pride and hold onto hope that everything will even out. However, it becomes clear that the relationship is now broken beyond repair, and there is nothing that can be done to make things right. The lyrics go back and forth with the chorus, reminding the listener to stay alert and be aware of those who may be trying to deceive them.
The theme of the song seems to center around trust and the potential loss of it. In relationships, trust is everything, and when it's lost, things tend to fall apart. The lyrics warn listeners to be careful about who they let into their lives because there are people out there who will try to take advantage. The chorus is a reminder to stay alert and not let your guard down.
Line by Line Meaning
Daylight
The beginning of a new day
I wake up feeling like you won't play right
I wake up feeling like you're going to intentionally hurt me
I used to know, but now that shit don't feel right
I used to understand you, but now something feels off
It made me put away my pride
It made me humble myself and put aside my ego
So long
It's been a long time
You made a nigga wait for some, so long
You made me wait a long time for something from you
You make it hard for boy like that to go on
You make it difficult for a person like me to keep going
I'm wishing I could make this mine, oh
I desire to make this mine
If you want it, yeah
If you want this, that's okay
You can have it, oh, oh, oh
You can have what you want
If you need it, ooh
If you require this
We can make it, oh
We can achieve it together
You can have it
You may possess this
But stay woke
Be aware and alert
Niggas creepin'
People are lurking and being dishonest
They gon' find you
They will discover you
Gon' catch you sleepin' (oh)
They'll find you when you least expect it
Now stay woke
Stay vigilant
Now don't you close your eyes
Remain alert and don't fall asleep on the situation
Too late
It's too far progressed now
You wanna make it right, but now it's too late
You want to correct the wrongs, but now it's too far gone
My peanut butter chocolate cake with Kool-Aid
A personal preference or favorite thing
I'm trying not to waste my time
I'm making an effort to not spend time on things that aren't worthwhile
If you need it (you better believe in something)
If this is essential to you (you must have faith in something)
But stay woke (stay woke)
Remain vigilant and watchful
They be creepin'
They are sneaking around
They gon' find you (they gon' find you)
They will ultimately discover you
Now don't you close your eyes
Stay alert and don't become complacent
How'd it get so scandalous? (Oh)
How did everything get so chaotic and disgraceful?
But stay woke
Continue to be mindful
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bootsy Collins, Donald McKinley Glover II, Gary Cooper, George S. Clinton Jr., Ludwig Emil Tomas Goransson, William Earl Collins
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