Williams has released several hundred songs on dozens of albums over the span of his career, while producing several others for both gospel and secular artists. He has won six Stellar Awards, a GMA Award, and received 2 Grammy nominations: one for Best Soul Gospel Album for his 2004 gold album, Out The Box and another in 2009 for Best Urban/Soul Alternative Performance for his single, "Blend", from his 2009 mainstream (albeit theoretically Gospel) album, Unspoken.
Known more for his gospel recordings, his musical efforts have been known to blend a smorgasbord of styles, including pop, r&b, jazz, soul, funk, hip hop, rock, latin, electro, punk and trance, just to name a few. His primary influences include Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Prince, Michael Jackson, Walter Hawkins, Shirley Caesar, and Janet Jackson. His distinct sound and eclectic style of music led him to give his music its own genre per se, calling it "Nureau".
Do You Know?
B.SLADE Lyrics
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Into a mirror
Broken
And shattered
There is nothing left to say
Just have to walk away
And let the pain fade away
Walking
I'm so wet yet so dry
Watching my time fly by
Trembling
Deep inside
There's nothing left to hide
So let's sit back and take a ride
Let's sit and talk about what life's Supposed to be about
And drift away
Do you know what it's like
Do you know how it feels
Can you feel my pain
I'm slipping off my wheels
Trying to run
But I'm holding still
I'm trying to drop the gun
I'm pressed against my will
I'm stuck
Looking back on time
I know that it's no crime
Stop trying to make it rhyme
He thinks
He's pressed against the wall
Wishing he had it all
With someone there to catch his fall
Let's sit and talk about what life's supposed to be about
And drift away
Do you know what it's like
Do you know how it feels
Can you feel my pain
I'm slipping off my wheels
Trying to run
But I'm holding still
I'm trying to drop the gun
I'm pressed against my will
Do you know what it's like
Do you know how it feels
Can you feel my pain
I'm slipping off my wheels
Trying to run
But I'm holding still
I'm trying to drop the gun
I'm pressed against my will
Let's sit and talk about what life's supposed to be about
And drift away
Do you know what it's like
Do you know how it feels
Can you feel my pain
I'm slipping off my wheels
Trying to run
But I'm holding still
I'm trying to drop the gun
I'm pressed against my will
Do you know what it's like
Do you know how it feels
Can you feel my pain
I'm slipping off my wheels
Trying to run
But I'm holding still
I'm trying to drop the gun
I'm pressed against my will
In "Do You Know?" by B.SLADE, the lyrics delve into feelings of brokenness, pain, and the struggle to find one's place in life. The opening lines describe the singer staring into a mirror, feeling shattered and with nothing left to say. They acknowledge the need to walk away and let the pain fade, seeking some form of healing and resolution. The imagery of walking out of water, being both wet and dry, signifies the paradoxical nature of their emotional state.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on their internal turmoil, trembling with vulnerability and a sense of being exposed. They declare that there's nothing left to hide and suggest sitting back and taking a ride, perhaps implying a desire to let go and surrender to the unpredictable course of life. The recurring question "Do you know what it's like? Do you know how it feels?" reveals a longing for understanding and empathy from others, particularly regarding the pain the singer is experiencing.
Line by Line Meaning
Staring
Gazing intently
Into a mirror
At my own reflection
Broken
Shattered and damaged
And shattered
Completely fragmented
There is nothing left to say
No more words to express
Just have to walk away
Simply leave the situation
And let the pain fade away
Allow the agony to diminish
Walking
Moving forward
Out of the water
Emerging from a deep place
I'm so wet yet so dry
Physically soaked but emotionally empty
Watching my time fly by
Witnessing the passing moments
Trembling
Shaking uncontrollably
Deep inside
In the depths of my being
There's nothing left to hide
No more secrets to keep
So let's sit back and take a ride
Relax and embark on a journey
Let's sit and talk about what life's Supposed to be about
Engage in a conversation about life's purpose
And drift away
Drift away from reality
Do you know what it's like
Are you familiar with this experience
Do you know how it feels
Do you understand the sensation
Can you feel my pain
Can you empathize with my suffering
I'm slipping off my wheels
Losing control and stability
Trying to run
Attempting to escape
But I'm holding still
Yet remaining in the same place
I'm trying to drop the gun
Struggling to let go of my burdens
I'm pressed against my will
Feeling constrained and forced
I'm stuck
Unable to move forward
Looking back on time
Reflecting on the past
I know that it's no crime
Understanding that it's not an offense
Stop trying to make it rhyme
Cease attempting to find coherence
He thinks
He believes
He's pressed against the wall
He feels trapped and cornered
Wishing he had it all
Longing for complete fulfillment
With someone there to catch his fall
Having support to prevent his downfall
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Cassie Giroir, Jacob Brezinsky
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Badman
This guy took us to church the jazz cafe and to the club we need that final cut into an actual track 5:38
alicia kee
The crowd reactions were equally gold 🤣 I never thought anyone could master this song like Lashun Pace, Lord forgive me for thinking
Jae Boogie
WHAT CHU SAID!!! lol
Rico Live
yes tonex / bslade is a force not to be reckoned with
Shay Duncan
I saw a snippet on Tik Tok and had to go find the entire performance! Whew Lawd!
Paul Smith
Ok, so did I, I needed more!
Cupcake NOsprinkles
Same!
Misty Chinn
YESSSSS INDEED I JUST DID THE SAME THING🥰🥰❤🖤💚✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿Felt him in my SOUL
LadyDuck66
Me too....Yes Lord!!
Bernadette Powell
Me too!