Piano
Allinson / Brown Lyrics
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cs a little quiet nigga
That ain't say shit
But as soon as I get bigger
Nigga Imma talk shit
People been judging me
Like I'm running in a marathon
But astray judging me
Everyday all day
cll day everyday
Just talking in my ear
Please won't you go away
Keep my name out your dental
You think you scary shit
I'm kind of mental
Hell yeah on some scary shit
Scary movie part three
Do you like scary movies
No I don't think so
So please won't you keep it moving
Yeah ya'll made a beast up out me
Now you wanna try and copy
What I'm doing for m y lifestyle
So you wanna go and write it down
Point one finger
Three aiming right back
Point three finger's
One coming right back
You not Mathis
Only GOD can judge me
So get like Hatchett
cnd get on tv
The lyrics to Allinson / Brown's song "Piano" suggest a personal journey of growth and self-assertion. The opening lines depict the singer as a reserved individual who has kept silent about his aspirations. However, as he envisions a future where he becomes more prominent, he declares his intention to speak boldly about himself. The mention of people judging him reveals the pressure and scrutiny he has faced, likening it to a marathon where others feel entitled to evaluate his every move. Despite this, he asserts his determination to stay true to himself and continue pursuing his goals relentlessly.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of defiance and mental strength. The line "Keep my name out your dental" suggests that the singer wants others to stop gossiping or speaking ill of him. He emphasizes his fearlessness and alludes to his slightly unpredictable nature by stating, "I'm kind of mental; Hell yeah on some scary shit." This reference to a horror movie franchise, "Scary Movie Part Three," further accentuates the singer's edginess and desire to stand out.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of authenticity and originality. The singer acknowledges that others have tried to copy his lifestyle and what he is doing, indicating that he has already made a significant impact. He dismisses the imitators by urging them to "keep it moving." The mention of being judged by God rather than by others reinforces the singer's belief that only a higher power has the right to pass judgment on him.
Overall, "Piano" presents a message of self-confidence, resilience, and a refusal to conform to societal expectations. It showcases the singer's determination to assert his identity and continue on his chosen path.
Line by Line Meaning
Been known
I have always had a reputation
cs a little quiet nigga
I have been quiet and reserved
That ain't say shit
I didn't speak up or share my thoughts
But as soon as I get bigger
Now that I have achieved success
Nigga Imma talk shit
I am going to confidently express myself
People been judging me
Others have been criticizing me
Like I'm running in a marathon
They continuously analyze my every move
But astray judging me
Their opinions don't matter to me
I'm gonna keep on doing me
I will continue to be true to myself
Everyday all day
Constantly and consistently
cll day everyday
Throughout the entire day, every day
Just talking in my ear
Your words constantly surround me
Please won't you go away
I wish you would leave me alone
Keep my name out your dental
Stop mentioning my name or speaking ill of me
You think you scary shit
You believe you are intimidating
I'm kind of mental
I am somewhat unstable
Hell yeah on some scary shit
Indeed, I can be frightening
Scary movie part three
Similar to a horror film sequel
Do you like scary movies
Are you a fan of horror films
No I don't think so
No, I am not
So please won't you keep it moving
Please continue on with your own path
Yeah ya'll made a beast up out me
You all have turned me into a formidable force
Now you wanna try and copy
Now you want to imitate me
What I'm doing for m y lifestyle
My way of living and choices
So you wanna go and write it down
You want to document and replicate it
Point one finger
Blame someone else
Three aiming right back
But three fingers point back at yourself
Point three finger's
Now blame three others
One coming right back
But one blame will return to you
You not Mathis
You are not the judge
Only GOD can judge me
Only a higher power can pass judgment on me
So get like Hatchett
Follow the lead of Hatchett
cnd get on tv
And appear on television
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@daccrowell4776
Hearing this sparse beauty is actually rather painful. This piece is a picture-perfect example of reconciling the differing directions one finds in Webern's detached pointillism, Feldman's "beautiful sounds", and the ambient music flowering from the end of the 1970s, in the wake of Eno's "Music for Airports"...
...and EMI sicced their legal department on Mark after "Spirit of Eden" came out because they thought the album wasn't sufficiently "commercial". Friggin' philistines.
OTOH, this does beg the question "is there any more of this extant?" Mark Hollis deserved better, and if there's more of this stashed out there, his memory truly deserves to have it recognized.
I've seen and heard so much music across my 60+ years. I've even experienced some of Stockhausen's work with the maestro himself at the controls. So it takes something really profound to get me to do what I did here: straight-thru, all 14+ minutes, total focus on every fleck of sound, and nothing else.
He deserved so much more. This is truly groundbreaking work, perhaps even moreso than "Spirit...". But he was purely a musical voice, eventually discarding the commercial trappings of pop for...this. We lost one of the best when he passed, sure, but the real mourning should be over him getting brickbatted by some suits just as the current that powers this piece was starting to flow. Goddamn.
@suncity22001
+cosmicdrifter287
more 'is' [indeed] less -
i hadnt thought of that before , i have heard 'less is more' of course, but there is a lot within those 3 words reversed, as much or as less as the other way round.
excellent comment, im going to remember that one, it is such genius my head might explode if i think too much about it.
though more from Mark would be 'more' and 'more' is better than 'less' on occasion.....
@agneschardin9768
Some men are too free to submit, to be chained. They don't care about luxury and money. Those are called the mad, the marginalized, the failures. In reality, they are the real threat in the system because you can't buy them, they are the symbol of freedom. This is what Mark HOLLIS represents to me, since the first time I saw and heard it .... in 1984. Irreplaceable, unforgettable, incomparable MARK 😢❤❤
@lindamavrikis2229
Absolutely
@MrStefanDittrich
did you ever think about a career as a poet ?
@jameselliott8203
Beautiful
@rodolfoquaranta_
poetic words of yours
@70sbabe
Totally agree with you and people like Mark are so rare, we lost a diamond when he passed.
@mikesch0815
Silence... and truly, no word and no sound can describe the lost... RIP, Mark Hollis
@cathsalazar9930
Damn u said it like no one else ever has or ever will !!................😹😻👍❤️
@markgregory7140
Possibly the greatest musician of our generation, his evolvement from pop synth to post rock and beyond was breathtaking.
@Katehowe3010
Many would dismiss your words clean out of hand, but i am not many! God bless. 👏