A few years later, Aloe would โstow awayโ on a Lootpack European tour and become fast friends with Oh No โ a relationship which led to many fruitful collaborations as a solo artist.
These days, Aloe Blacc has evolved into a true Renaissance man โ dubbed โthe indie R. Kellyโ by online retailer Turntable Lab. Recordings like his Latin cover of John Legendโs โOrdinary Peopleโ prove that โ not only can this multi-instrumentalist produce, rap and sing โ but he can flip it in Spanish, too. With an amazingly broad set of influences ranging widely from the acoustic guitar stylings of folk artist Cat Stevens, to the soul-stirring sounds of the Negro Spirituals, Aloe prides himself on the spectrum of his musical roots. His sound often forays into the digital R&B realm, but always grooves with a tinge of Latin and the pulse of hip-hop.
Brooklyn In The Summer
Aloe Blacc Lyrics
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Underneath that waterfall nobody else ever saw
I packed up everything except those memories
That only I can see, and can't get rid of
I still remember the first, your body hit every nerve
Used to wake up in my shirt, that's the one I had to burn
Trying not to stare, but you are everywhere
You're everywhere that I ever known
You feel like Brooklyn in the summer
Been hiding, half awake for so long
And it's the subtleties that only you've ever seen
Bringing the mess of me back together
You feel like Brooklyn in the summer
Been stumbling, half awake for so long
Gotta forget that feeling, give into something real
I've got, I've gotta let you go
Gotta let you go
This morning I walked to the train, just like you did every day
Everyone else is the same, I wonder if you're the same
And do you lay your head in someone else's bed
To help you bury it? Just like you always did
And now you're in all of my words, only way I can return
Memories fade in reverse, but you will always be heard
Wherever I can sing, you'll be right there with me
The notes and melodies that only I can see
You feel like Brooklyn in the summer
Been hiding, half awake for so long
And it's the subtleties that only you've ever seen
Bringing the mess of me back together
You feel like Brooklyn in the summer
Been stumbling, half awake for so long
Gotta forget that feeling, give into something real
I've got, I've gotta let you go
But maybe I'm not really ready to give up you
'Cause nobody ever mattered to me like you do
'Cause you're so up here, I caught that feeling
And touch the ceiling, ooh
I wish I could describe it with words just ain't enough
And nothing that I could say would ever measure up
But what I can't stand is you're outta my hands
And up outta your plans, ooh
You feel like Brooklyn in the summer
Been hiding, half awake for so long
And it's the subtleties that only you've ever seen
Bringing the mess of me back together
You feel like Brooklyn in the summer
Been stumbling, half awake for so long
Gotta forget that feeling, give into something real
I've got, I've gotta let you go
The lyrics of Aloe Blacc's song "Brooklyn in the Summer" tell the story of a man who is struggling with the memories of a past relationship. He recalls the times they spent together, including the moments when they had no money and had to sit in the cold. He remembers the first time he saw her and how she made him feel. The memories of their time together are so vivid that he can't get rid of them, even though he has tried. He wonders if she has moved on and if she is still living the same life she used to.
However, despite his struggles, the man can't deny the impact that the relationship has had on him. He compares the woman to Brooklyn in the summer, a feeling that is both familiar and comforting. It's the subtleties that only she has ever noticed that bring the mess of him back together. Even though he knows he needs to let her go, he's not sure if he's ready to do so.
Throughout the song, Aloe Blacc's lyrics are deeply emotional, capturing the rawness of heartbreak and the struggle to let go of a past love.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember we sat in the cold, no money in my Trio
I recall a time when we had no place to go and no money to our name
Underneath that waterfall nobody else ever saw
We found a secret, hidden spot where no one else had ever been before
I packed up everything except those memories
I left you behind and moved on, but I still hold onto memories of us
That only I can see, and can't get rid of
These memories are among the few things that are just mine, and they will never go away
I still remember the first, your body hit every nerve
I remember the first time I saw you and felt an electric connection with you
Used to wake up in my shirt, that's the one I had to burn
I used to wear your shirt to bed, but now it reminds me too much of you and I had to get rid of it
Trying not to stare, but you are everywhere
I try not to think of you, but you seem to be present in everything I do
You're everywhere that I ever known
You are a part of every place that I have ever been, and my memories of you constantly surround me
You feel like Brooklyn in the summer
You bring me back to the feeling of being in Brooklyn during the summertime
Been hiding, half awake for so long
I have been avoiding facing my feelings for a long time, but you bring them to the forefront of my mind
And it's the subtleties that only you've ever seen
There are small details about me that only you have noticed, and they make you feel special to me
Bringing the mess of me back together
You have a way of making me feel whole and complete, even when I am feeling lost and broken
Been stumbling, half awake for so long
I have been confused and disoriented for a long time, but you bring me clarity
Gotta forget that feeling, give into something real
I need to let go of my fantasy of being with you and focus on finding a real, sustainable relationship
I've got, I've gotta let you go
I know that I need to move on from you, even though it may be difficult
This morning I walked to the train, just like you did every day
I followed the same path as you used to take every day, and it made me think of you
Everyone else is the same, I wonder if you're the same
Everything around me seems the same, but I am curious if you have changed since we last spoke
And do you lay your head in someone else's bed
I wonder if you have moved on and are sleeping with someone else
To help you bury it? Just like you always did
I wonder if you are using sex as a way to forget about me, like you used to do with other problems in your life
And now you're in all of my words, only way I can return
You have become a part of my art and my music, and this is the only way I can express my feelings for you
Memories fade in reverse, but you will always be heard
My memories of you may fade over time, but you will always exist in my music and in the world
Wherever I can sing, you'll be right there with me
No matter where I go or what I do, you will always be a part of my voice and my performances
But maybe I'm not really ready to give up you
I may not be ready to fully move on from you yet
'Cause nobody ever mattered to me like you do
No one has ever had the same impact on me as you have
'Cause you're so up here, I caught that feeling
You are on a higher level than anyone else, and I am drawn to that feeling
And touch the ceiling, ooh
Being with you makes me feel like I am touching the sky
I wish I could describe it with words just ain't enough
My feelings for you are so intense that words cannot do them justice
And nothing that I could say would ever measure up
No matter what I say, it will never fully capture how much you mean to me
But what I can't stand is you're outta my hands
What hurts the most is that I cannot control the situation or how you feel
And up outta your plans, ooh
You are no longer a part of my future plans, and that realization is painful
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Aloe Blacc, Jake Scott, Jay Stolar, Jordan Palmer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@fooooooooooooooo
He protecc, he attacc but most importantly aloe blacc
@N0.M3rcy
i think this joke is underrated .
@sergiuhv_
Put some respecc on his name.
@llllachlannnn
Sergiu H. Right. Thatโs the least he could expecc
@Jetxdog
You missed a perfect opportunity to use "aloe back" or "bacc"
@EliasAndersson037
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@ironitaly96
The most underrated artist in the world! World needs singer like Aloe Blacc, God bless you!
@MrBabyBlue1993
He is so underrated its a crime
@satnav1980
1993 All I HAVE TO DO IS DREAM Says who?
@marcreed2614
satnav1980 ... mister sort of has you there ๐