In 1998, Paul Durham and his rock band, Black Lab, released their Geffen Records debut Your Body Above Me to critical acclaim. The album yielded the top 10 rock and alternative single "Wash it Away," and the top 40 ac and pop track "Time Ago."
Paul Durham grew up in Twin Falls, Idaho before moving to San Francisco to pursue his passion for musical invention. He recorded and toured with a group of friends under the moniker “Durham,” and made an acoustic-based singer/songwriter record with celebrated jazz producer Lee Townsend. (now available at blacklabworld.com under the title Ten Million Years: songs from the nineteen nineties).
“Durham” split, but a deal with Geffen Records followed, a new band was built, and Black Lab's debut was tagged as "one of this year's breakout records" (Billboard). Hollywood called, and the band contributed songs to the soundtracks for Can't Hardly Wait, Varsity Blues, Permanent Midnight, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. After a year of touring, Black Lab was poised to fulfill their destiny as "the American U2" (San Francisco Chronicle) when their record label was quickly shuttered. Over the next two years, Durham left his band, fired his manager and moved to LA. "In the end, all I had were my guitars and the songs I was writing." Durham wanted to control the sound around his voice, so he bought a computer and learned to use it. "I had to get back to how it was in high school -- just me and my four-track."
The resulting demos got Durham a new deal with Epic Records. "The first thing I did was buy a giant ProTools system." The only problem was, he didn't know how to install the software. On advice from a friend, Durham hired Andy Ellis to set up his studio. "So, we're sitting around waiting for the computer to reboot," remembers Durham, "And this guy picks up my guitar, without asking. I was cringing inside, afraid of what he would play. But he was great. I wanted to sing over the top of everything he played. Pretty soon, we were writing together."
At 23, Ellis was already an accomplished guitarist, keyboard player and programmer. He had been working as an assistant to some of the best engineers in the business and knew how to twiddle some serious knobs. Durham had found the missing link between what he heard in his head and what came out of the speakers. "Working with Andy is the first time collaboration has ever been easy," says Durham. "Instead of the whole hell-is-other-people thing, we have a blast just making sounds.
See the Sun has a depth and emotional range that broadens with each listen. Much of the album was mixed by Tom Lord-Alge (Live, Blink 182, Avril Lavigne). What shines brightest is the band's pop sensibility – the liquid swirl of "Remember," the epic sweep of "See the Sun," the raging loss of "Without You," and the open-armed surrender of "Lonely Boy."
“Learn to Crawl” was tapped as the fourth track on the platinum Spider-Man soundtrack. Produced by Durham and veteran mixer/producer Tom Lord-Alge, the song wraps an aggressive guitar riff around what Rolling Stone calls "Black Lab's tightly spun, highly melodic rock."
The title of "Ecstasy," a pulsing shadow that wakes to full rock glory, was inspired by Durham's experience recording: "The freedom to do what I wanted – in the studio across the hall from my bedroom – was amazing. I would get up late, go to the beach, then work until four or five in the morning. I got to record this album the same way I wrote it."
While See the Sun represents a zenith in Black Lab’s songwriting and production, the band continues to push and expand its sound into uncharted territory, contributing a vicious techno track called “This Blood” to the worldwide hit movie Blade : Trinity. Black Lab also continues to produce music for television (MTV’s Real World, “What I Like About You,” “The Days”) as well as the upcoming film Lovewrecked.
The third Black Lab album, entitled "Passion Leaves A Trace" was released on January 16th, 2007. Highlights include the majestic "Mine Again", the jet-black remorse of "This Night" (featured in the trailer for The Shield Season 6, and on the episode "Out of the Chute" of House), the hook-laden driving force that is "The Real You", and the achingly beautiful "Ghost In Your Mind".
All things Black Lab, including streaming and free downloads from the new and past albums, can be found at blacklabworld.com.
Good
Black Lab Lyrics
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and someone's here to see you
When you hit that spotlight
let the world rise up to meet you
We're gonna take their heads
you're gonna turn them sideways
gonna take their heads
Cause it's not enough to feel without feeling good
yeah it's good good good
Come on baby come on.
yeah it's all good good good
Come on baby come on
yeah it's all good good good
Well dress yourself right
and no one here can beat you
be that satellite.
let the sun come up to meet you, yeah
We're gonna take their heads
you're gonna turn them sideways
gonna take their heads
you're gonna hit that highway
Cause it's not enough to feel without feeling good
yeah it's good good good
Come on baby come on.
yeah it's all good good good
Come on baby come on
yeah it's all good good good
Come on baby come on
it's all good good good
Come on, come on, come on
It's all I want. yeah it's all I need.
It's all I want. yeah it's all I need
Cause it's not enough to feel without feeling good.
yeah it's good good good
Come on baby come on.
yeah it's all good good good
Come on baby come on
Come on, it's all good good good
Come on baby come on
yeah it's good good good
Come on baby come on.
yeah it's all good good good
Come on baby come on
Come on!
The lyrics of Black Lab's song "Good" encourage the listener to feel confident and happy in their skin, using metaphors of dressing oneself up and taking "their heads" by storm. The first verse sets the stage for a big night, with someone important coming to see the listener perform. The second verse shows a shift in perspective, with the listener being empowered as a "satellite" who can bring the sun up to meet them. The repeated chorus emphasizes that it's not enough to just feel something, whether it's excitement or joy, but to feel good about it.
The metaphor of taking "their heads" can be interpreted in different ways - perhaps as a nod to rebellion or taking control, or as a desire to impress and leave a lasting impression. The idea of dressing oneself right ties into this, presenting a bold, confident image to the world. The use of satellite imagery in the second verse also suggests a desire to be seen and admired from afar. Overall, the lyrics encourage the listener to embrace their potential and to let their light shine.
Line by Line Meaning
So tonight's your big night
Tonight is an important night for you
and someone's here to see you
There is someone here to watch you
When you hit that spotlight
When you step into the light
let the world rise up to meet you
Let the world acknowledge and celebrate you
We're gonna take their heads
We'll impress them
you're gonna turn them sideways
You'll make them amazed
gonna take their heads
We'll impress them
you're gonna hit that highway
You're going to achieve success and reach your goals
Cause it's not enough to feel without feeling good
It's not enough to experience something without feeling happy about it
yeah it's good good good
It feels really good
Come on baby come on.
Let's keep going
yeah it's all good good good
Everything is great
Well dress yourself right
Get ready in the right way
and no one here can beat you
Nobody can compete with you
be that satellite.
Be that shining star
let the sun come up to meet you, yeah
Let the world appreciate and value your worth
It's all I want. yeah it's all I need.
This is all that I want and need
Come on, come on, come on
Let's go, let's go, let's go
Come on baby come on
Let's go for it
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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Donna Morgan
I watched this video because I just acquired a black lab mix and was curious about the negative connotation in the title. While watching I realized this is really a pro-black lab video! It explains what you need to be willing to do to make your black lab a happy and healthy addition to your family! If you're not able to provide the time, attention, and energy that this wonderful breed needs, then that would be totally unfair to him/her! And you need to consider another breed altogether. My new rescue Lila, was gifted to me (they knew I wanted a dog after losing my beloved Schipperke) by amazing friends and coworkers and after months of screening shelter dogs, they knew she was just perfect for me!! After meeting her at the shelter with my family, we quickly knew she was the one, and we brought her home. She is sweet, loving, and amazing with other dogs. 🥰💗🐕🦮 Someone is home often to play with and shower her with the love and attention she needs and deserves! We love her and will happily provide her with all that she needs to be happy, healthy and well adjusted. Thank you for sharing this informative video! 💖
Dogs Now
Thank you! You nailed it!!
jjrico
Joe again
My sierra talks to me and my wife every day
jjrico
I have had fellow DAV veterans who adopted lab mix I prefer full blooded labs not being a snob but after 6 labs since 1970 one friend had a male names Jake. Not sure what other kind of dog he was but bite a few people for no reason had to surrender him he was a great dog 😫😫🇺🇲🇺🇲🪖
Tina Sadler
They are the best!
Emily
Same, I love my big baby girl💕
Remy
My female black lab was the easiest to house train of any dog I ever had. Smart, emotionally intelligent, gentle around smaller dogs and children, friendly to strangers, so so so loving. Luna❤❤❤❤
loribug12
My Otis is the best dog we’ve ever had! He’s smart and lovable. He’s about 120lbs and stays in the water. Great with my cat, and loves walks.
AC B
We just lost ours at almost 12 years. We did everything recommended in the video and he only had old age arthritis, and he was coping well and still full of energy, but then he deteriorated suddenly and was diagnosed with haemangiosarcoma of the spleen and we had go let him go within 3 days. Black labs are truly amazing dogs and we were so lucky to have him in our family.
mike mission
I have a black lab and couldn't imagine life without him. My Lab absolutely brings so much joy to my life. I'm over 50 years old now and he is the best dog I ever had. He is Very Smart and always stays with you no matter where you're at. He loves going for walks with me so he can run around down by the ponds in my area. I consider him a family member & would do anything for him &
Love My Black Lab!