The follow-up single , "Sweet Sensual Love" reached number fifty-one in the UK, while Unity, the album it was on, went on to sell over a million copies worldwide.
Their most recent album was Versions Undercover in 2008.
Soul Teacher
Big Mountain Lyrics
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Drum and bass is kickin'
Time to break the system
Stricty roots and culture
Addicted by the rhythm
Drum and bass is kickin'
Time to break the system
Soul teacher - let me feel the beating in your heart
Soul teacher - guide me by the beat, yeah
Soul teacher - everyday the passion grows
Showing me just how I feel, yeah
Me seh me feel it, me feel it in me soul-a
Body attack-a and me lose control-a
Me seh me feel it, me feel it in me heart-a
Culture music-a rule from the start
Take the time to know just how it feels
Then you will know the tears I shed are for real
And for all the painful moments I have sopressed in my past
Let me soak on memories that were meant to last
Soul teacher - let me feel the beating in your heart
Soul teacher - guide me by the beat, ooh yeah
Soul teacher - everyday the passion grows
Showing me just how I feel, yeah
Me seh me feel it, me feel it in me soul-a
Body attack-a and me lose control-a
Me seh me feel it, me feel it in me heart-a
Culture music-a rule from the start
We've been having lesson in our lifes
Teaching us to live in the culture's vibe
You know that's a message that we all must seek within
A melody of love that will make the angels sing
Soul teacher - let me feel your beating heart
Soul teacher - guided by the beat, ooh yeah
Soul teacher - everyday the passion grows
Showing me just how I feel, oh
Cover me, cover me, cover me with your love
Teach me (gwan teach me), teach me (teach me)
Teach me with your love
Addicted by the rhythm
Drum and bass is kickin'
Time to break the system
Talkin' 'bout wounds
Soul teachers
Teacher cause again
Soul teachers
Teacher cause again
Soul teachers
Me seh me feel it, me feel it in me soul-a
Body attack-a and me lose control-a
Me seh me feel it, me feel it in me heart-a
Culture music-a rule from the start
Soul teacher - let me feel the beating in your heart
Soul teacher - guide me by the beat, yeah
Soul teacher - everyday the passion grows
Showing me just how I feel, yeah
Soul teacher, soul teacher, soul teacher
Talkin' 'bout the teacher
Soul teacher, soul teacher, soul teacher
Talkin' 'bout the teacher
Soul teacher, soul teacher
Roots and culture, roots and culture
Roots and culture, roots and culture
Roots and culture, roots and culture
Roots and culture, roots and culture...
The lyrics of Big Mountain's "Soul Teacher" speak of being addicted to the rhythm of drum and bass music and breaking away from the system by embracing roots and culture. The soul teacher referred to in the song is the music itself, which guides and teaches the singer to express his passion in his own unique way. The chorus calls out to the soul teacher to let the singer feel the beating in his heart and guide him by the beat. He goes on to express how he feels the rhythm in his body and soul, which makes him lose control. The song speaks of the healing power of culture music, which has ruled from the start.
The song further speaks of the lessons imparted by life and the need to live in tune with culture's vibe. The melody of love is a message that we all should seek within ourselves. The song concludes with the singer asking the soul teacher to "cover me with your love" and "teach me with your love."
In summary, "Soul Teacher" is a song about the power of music to heal and teach us about ourselves and our culture. It encapsulates the feelings of people who are deeply moved by music and its ability to touch their souls.
Line by Line Meaning
Addicted by the rhythm
The singer is consumed by the beat of the music
Drum and bass is kickin'
The drums and bass of the music are powerful and prominent
Time to break the system
It's time to rebel against societal norms and expectations
Strictly roots and culture
Emphasis on traditional roots and cultural values
Soul teacher - let me feel the beating in your heart
The artist seeks guidance from someone who is in sync with their inner self
Soul teacher - guide me by the beat, yeah
The singer looks up to this soul teacher to help them stay on track
Soul teacher - everyday the passion grows
The singer's respect and admiration for the soul teacher is growing constantly
Showing me just how I feel, yeah
The soul teacher is helping the artist identify their emotions and feelings
Me seh me feel it, me feel it in me soul-a
The artist feels the music with an intense emotion
Body attack-a and me lose control-a
The music has a powerful physical and emotional effect on the artist
Culture music-a rule from the start
The singer believes in the power and importance of cultural music
Take the time to know just how it feels
The artist encourages others to take the time to appreciate the music and understand its meaning
Then you will know the tears I shed are for real
The singer's deep emotions towards the music are authentic and true
And for all the painful moments I have suppressed in my past
The music helps the singer confront and process repressed emotions
Let me soak on memories that were meant to last
The singer wants to immerse themselves in the music to create long-lasting memories
We've been having lesson in our lifes
Life experiences have taught the artist valuable lessons
Teaching us to live in the culture's vibe
The artist believes in living life in accordance with cultural values
You know that's a message that we all must seek within
The singer believes that this message is important for everyone to understand on their own
A melody of love that will make the angels sing
The music has a divine quality to it which invokes happiness and joy in others
Cover me, cover me, cover me with your love
The artist wants to be enveloped in the emotions evoked by the music
Teacher cause again
The artist praises and respects the soul teacher
Talkin' 'bout wounds, Soul teachers
The soul teacher may help heal emotional wounds through music
Me seh me feel it, me feel it in me soul-a
The singer feels the music completely and intensely
Soul teacher, soul teacher, soul teacher
Repetition of the phrase emphasizes the artist's admiration towards the soul teacher
Roots and culture, roots and culture
Emphasis on the importance of traditional roots and cultural values
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