The two founding and songwriting members of the band, Carlo Santone and Natalie Pa'apa'a, started playing and songwriting on guitar, jamming with residents and itinerants alike in their original base of Byron Bay. They originally performed as a percussion duo and also with a band called Skin, which became the beginnings of Blue King Brown.
This beats-driven collaboration formed many connections within the Australian roots scene and they were invited to sit in as percussionists with The John Butler Trio at many of their shows, along with many other guest performances with a number of local and international touring artists over the years.
After moving to Melbourne in 2004 to concentrate on the new collective of Blue King Brown, they recruited Salvador Persico as the band's percussionist, adding a Latin influence. Sam Cope is the band's keyboard player, and Peter Wilkins plays the drum kit. Hailey Cramer, Ngaiire, and Jess Harlen were added as the original backing vocalists.
Renegade
Blue King Brown Lyrics
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Yo let me talk up on this vision, take it back a thousand years
When human beings knew how to live in harmony and equality.
They understood the turn of seasons, knew how to impart their wisdom,
When the Earth would talk they′d listen, so they lived with peace.
Now if you wanna run this game then you must understand and see
That today is another world, another place a different dream
Never quite the world we want, no it's not the one we need,
So run, if you believe something is wrong and you know,
Not willing to turn your back anymore, remember you're just like me,
We have the choice to sit back or stand fighting on our feet!
You see this consciousness is growing
Stronger, daily, we can't wait no longer
Babylon will have to fall like Berlin wall and racist culture,
Don′t you know our people are real leaders in this world,
Don′t you know my people are real leaders in this world.
Whoa yea, we are not the enemy
Whoa yea, we be da majority!
Now or never yes it's time, you and me get this right,
Tell the truth and keep the tribe grooving to this beat tonight.
Bassline Firing, One Drop Listen In, People need some healing
′Cause their governments be killin dem.
Bad cops, bad scene, bad thoughts, sad dreams, Syria ya nah mean,
West Papua Tibet, you see?
What's with all this silence, systematic violence,
Oppression of their residents of
Stopping there′s no evidence you know...
I don't wanna waste my time anymore,
Some think that they′ll come around but we
Know they won't, students of the world are Rizing Up!
They've seen beyond the lies and
Found the truth, they know what′s up and
Understand that self determination, a strength for every nation
Indigenous people deserve more 4 all tha shit they′ve taken.
So Stand Up in this struggle if you know that you're alive,
Stand Up in this struggle now u know that you′re Alive.!
Whoa yea, we are not the enemy
Whoa yea, we be da majority!
Runnin like a RENEGADE, sending Strength and Energy,
Striving to B FREE again... neva give in.
You and Me are Stronger when Together We're Fighting them
We′re gonna get it Right this Time I swear...
Come and gather round Today no there aint no other way
Don't be scared of Anything that they may say.
All the Love and Light We Send
Natty Dread Ride Again,
Lovers of The World Lead The Way.
"Renegade" by Blue King Brown is a song about social and political struggles and the need for unity and strength to make a change. The lyrics start by taking us back to a time when humans lived in harmony and equality with the world, listening to the earth's voice and wisdom. They then contrast this with the current state of the world, where greed and poverty have become rampant, and the world is far from the one we want and need. However, the song reminds us that we are not powerless and have a choice to sit back and watch or stand and fight.
The song calls for action and unity in fighting against oppression, violence, and injustice worldwide. It encourages us to speak the truth, keep the tribe grooving, and remember that we are not the enemy but the majority. The song also acknowledges the struggles of indigenous people and their need for self-determination and respect.
All in all, "Renegade" is a powerful and inspiring song that reminds us of our responsibility and power to work towards a safer, more just and equal world.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo let me talk up on this vision, take it back a thousand years
They are nostalgic for the harmony and equality of human beings who understood seasons and listened to the earth a thousand years ago.
When human beings knew how to live in harmony and equality.
They miss the time when people lived in harmony and equality.
They understood the turn of seasons, knew how to impart their wisdom,
They miss the time when people understood and respected the turn of seasons.
When the Earth would talk they′d listen, so they lived with peace.
They miss the time when people listened to the Earth and lived with peace.
Now if you wanna run this game then you must understand and see
If you want to succeed, you have to understand and adapt to the current world.
That today is another world, another place a different dream
The present world is different from the past.
Never quite the world we want, no it's not the one we need,
The current world is not ideal and needs improvement.
It′s raging with disparity while, greed produces poverty.
There is a lot of disparity and greed which causes poverty.
So run, if you believe something is wrong and you know,
They encourage people to rebel if they believe something is wrong.
Not willing to turn your back anymore, remember you're just like me,
Don't turn your back on the cause because you can make a difference.
We have the choice to sit back or stand fighting on our feet!
Individuals have the choice to sit back or fight for change.
You see this consciousness is growing
People's awareness is increasing.
Stronger, daily, we can't wait no longer
The momentum for change is increasing daily and waiting is not an option.
Babylon will have to fall like Berlin wall and racist culture,
The oppressive powers will have to fall like the Berlin wall and racist culture.
Don′t you know our people are real leaders in this world,
Their people are real leaders in the world.
Now or never yes it's time, you and me get this right,
It's now or never to make a change and they are calling for unity.
Tell the truth and keep the tribe grooving to this beat tonight.
They encourage truth-telling and a sense of community.
Bassline Firing, One Drop Listen In, People need some healing
They call for healing and unity through music.
′Cause their governments be killin dem.
Governments are responsible for causing harm.
Bad cops, bad scene, bad thoughts, sad dreams, Syria ya nah mean,
They highlight the bad things happening in the world.
West Papua Tibet, you see?
They mention other territories affected by conflict.
What's with all this silence, systematic violence,
They question why there is silence in the face of systematic violence.
Oppression of their residents of
They oppose oppression of residents.
Stopping there′s no evidence you know...
They question the justification of the oppression.
I don't wanna waste my time anymore,
They express their urgency to take action.
Some think that they′ll come around but we
They don't believe in waiting for change to happen on its own.
Know they won't, students of the world are Rizing Up!
They believe in the power of the students to bring change.
They've seen beyond the lies and
The students have gone beyond accepting lies.
Found the truth, they know what′s up and
The students know the truth and are aware of the situation.
Understand that self determination, a strength for every nation
Self-determination is crucial for every nation's strength.
Indigenous people deserve more 4 all tha shit they′ve taken.
Indigenous people deserve more after all the harm they have faced.
So Stand Up in this struggle if you know that you're alive,
They call for people to take a stand and make a difference while they are alive.
Stand Up in this struggle now u know that you′re Alive.!
They call for people to take a stand while they are still alive.
Runnin like a RENEGADE, sending Strength and Energy,
The singer is taking a stand like a renegade and sending strength and energy.
Striving to B FREE again... neva give in.
The singer is striving to be free and will not give up.
You and Me are Stronger when Together We're Fighting them
They highlight the power of unity in fighting oppression.
We′re gonna get it Right this Time I swear...
They believe that this time, they will make a change.
Come and gather round Today no there aint no other way
They call for gathering and no other way.
Don't be scared of Anything that they may say.
They encourage people not to be scared of what others may say.
All the Love and Light We Send
They send love and light.
Natty Dread Ride Again,
They reference Natty Dread.
Lovers of The World Lead The Way.
The love and unity of people can make the change.
Writer(s): Writers Unknown, Mark Weinberg
Contributed by Lincoln N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.