A few years later, Aloe would “stow away” on a Lootpack European tour and become fast friends with Oh No – a relationship which led to many fruitful collaborations as a solo artist.
These days, Aloe Blacc has evolved into a true Renaissance man – dubbed “the indie R. Kelly” by online retailer Turntable Lab. Recordings like his Latin cover of John Legend’s “Ordinary People” prove that – not only can this multi-instrumentalist produce, rap and sing – 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.
Busking
Aloe Blacc Lyrics
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Come on bus
Come on bus
Are you coming here for me?
Come on bus
Come on bus
Come on bus
See I've been waiting for this bus
I've been waiting for this bus for such a long time
Now I don't know if it will ever show
Guess I might as well just take another line
See I'm late
I gotta date
I need to get myself down town by quarter to 3
And I don't know
If this bus gonna show
I don't know if its gonna show on time for me
Come on bus
Come on bus
Come on bus
Are you coming here for me
Come on bus
Come on bus
Come on bus
There's somewhere I gotta be
There's my bus
I'm about to go, I'm about to go right to where I gotta be
There's my bus, I'm about to go
There's my bus.
My bus's gonna come and get me
The song "Busking" by Aloe Blacc is about waiting for a bus to arrive and the anxiety and frustration that comes with the uncertainty of whether or not it will actually come. The repetition of the phrase "Come on bus" expresses the singer's desperation for the vehicle to arrive on time so he can reach his destination, which he emphasizes is very important. The lyrics also hint at the possibility of using an alternative method of transportation, such as taking another line or route, but the singer ultimately waits for the bus because it is his most convenient option. The song concludes with the joy and relief of finally seeing the bus arrive and the singer being able to get to where he needs to be.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on bus
The singer is anxiously waiting for the bus and urging it to arrive.
Are you coming here for me?
The singer questions whether the bus will actually arrive for them.
There's somewhere I gotta be
The singer has an important destination that they need to reach.
See I've been waiting for this bus
The artist has been waiting for this specific bus for a long time.
Now I don't know if it will ever show
The artist is unsure if the bus will ever arrive.
Guess I might as well just take another line
The singer considers taking an alternate form of transportation because of the uncertainty.
See I'm late
The singer is running behind schedule and needs to get to their destination soon.
I gotta date
The artist has a scheduled meeting or appointment.
I need to get myself down town by quarter to 3
The artist has a specific time and location that they need to reach.
And I don't know
The artist repeats their uncertainty about the bus's arrival.
If this bus gonna show
The singer is unsure if the bus will actually arrive.
I don't know if its gonna show on time for me
The artist continues to express their uncertainty about the bus's arrival time.
There's my bus
The singer spots their bus and prepares to board it.
I'm about to go, I'm about to go right to where I gotta be
The singer is excited to finally head towards their destination.
My bus's gonna come and get me
The singer trusts that the bus will arrive and transport them to their destination.
Contributed by Nicholas I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Logicality
I can't help but really respect this song and this video. Makes me think of the times I didn't have a car and me and my girl was constantly waiting for the bus to come. I'm grateful that I am now able to drive my own car, but I will always remember where I was before today.
katocatone
i can dig it, hope to see him make it big .....that new record is jammin
rp
every muso dreams of meeting a singer wit smooth vocals like that. Pure soul
Иван Браун
What a voice.... Amazing
garanzbrah
Yes. Finally, someone with that old time voice.
playingforbritain
As good as this video is, this gentleman also raises some serious issues about public transport we must address.
hilltopcresent
DO NOT autotune your voice. Its too perfect
Groove IX
Yes, so simple it's genius! I love it!
syunusk
Kudos to this epic bus tale :)
Viivi
This is what i listen to at every bus stop