Young God and Kingston make up the duo, and acquire additional people to help construct the synthesis of instrumental variety. Often a single track will involve a violin, cello, keyboard, and guitar mixed with live vocals and abstract samplings. Each song compiles and manipulates to make the music engage on several levels.
Most of their reputation comes from their accomplishments with various hip hop collaborators (Jean Grae, Crooked-I, Hell Razah, the late Guru, Ill Bill, to name but a few). Each album surpasses the next in expectation thus creating surprise. BSBD has been recieved praise from such publications as Spin, URB, Rock Sound, XLR8R (naming "Late Night Cinema" as: "The Best Instrumental Hip Hop album of 2008. Unlike any other artist around right now"), Itunes featured artist, Imeem featured artist, ReUp magazine, Filter Magazine, Vapors Magazine, Remix Magazine, Pop Matters, amongst others, and their music has led them to receive world wide recognition. Their most recent highly acclaimed album "Slow Burning Lights" matches BSBD with phenomenon Yes Alexander. Her spine numbing vocals and somber lyrics meld flawlessly amongst BSBDs quixotic rhythms. BSBD has redefined hip hop through their kaleidoscopic perception of music as a landscape; music as a dimension to construct and build upwards and out. Their name borrowed from the skydiving term, beauty before death, mirrors their longevity and ability to bring back to life, dead and forgotten dimensions. There's no artifice behind BSBD, as will be heard with "Third Party," which is set to drop September 7, 2010 and will be BSBDs 10th album released within a 4-year-span. "Third Party" pairs BSBD with songwriter Alexander Chen of Boy in Static, and most recently The Consulate General. The songs draw from a span of inspiration, from 80's pop melodies to modern indie rock experimentation.
Honestly
Blue Sky Black Death Lyrics
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I didn't even care to notice
Rain fell over our heads
My throat trembled and said
I cover myself with your eyes
Cover myself for the first time
See to it that I will have you
Capture you when the warmth comes
When I am next to you
You are the whiskey on my lips
Holding it when I am so far
I choose to forget your name
Far away it will all be the same
Have you break me oh in two
Every time I have to leave you
[Chorus:]
Please don't you think of me
I'm nothing honestly
Please don't you think of me
I'm nothing honestly
This will come down so hard
We will ache for a new start
In so oh absent arms
To this we'll fall apart
I will arrive on a rainy day
Show face oh at your door
You will tell me all the ways
That I will want you more
On my living room floor
So well I will explore
I will feel this even when
I cannot breathe you in
I don't remember the taxi ride
You will forget how I feel on the insides
This will mean nothing in time
In time this will mean nothing
[Chorus:]
Please don't you think of me
I'm nothing honestly
Please don't you think of me
I'm nothing honestly
Please don't you think of me
I'm nothing honestly
Please don't you think of me
In time this will mean nothing
Please don't you think of me
I'm nothing honestly
Please don't you think of me
I'm nothing honestly
Please don't you think of me
I'm nothing honestly
Please don't you think of me
In time this will mean nothing
The lyrics of "Honestly" by Blue Sky Black Death paint a picture of a complex, intense relationship with a lot of emotional baggage. The singer of the song is trying to navigate his feelings for someone who he clearly cares about deeply but who also causes him pain. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the vivid imagery of rain falling on their heads and the singer feeling trembly inside. He talks about covering himself with the other person's eyes, which might mean he's trying to see the world from their perspective or understand their feelings better.
The second verse of the song continues this complex dynamic, with the singer talking about how the other person is like whiskey on his lips, something intoxicating and addictive that he can't resist. But he also talks about how he chooses to forget their name and how he breaks every time he has to leave them. It's clear that this relationship is not an easy one, and the singer is struggling with his own emotions and his attachment to someone who causes him pain.
The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, with the repeated plea for the other person not to think of the singer because he feels like he's nothing, honestly. This line is particularly heartbreaking because it's clear that the singer cares deeply about the other person but feels like they don't reciprocate his feelings or see him as valuable.
Overall, "Honestly" is a powerful song that explores the complexities and pain of a difficult relationship. It's clear that the singer cares deeply about the other person but is struggling with his own emotions and the hurt that comes with loving someone who doesn't seem to feel the same way.
Line by Line Meaning
You were so close to the cliff
You were in a dangerous situation and I didn't even realize until later.
I didn't even care to notice
I was too focused on myself to see the danger you were in.
Rain fell over our heads
We were together in a time of sadness and uncertainty.
My throat trembled and said
I was filled with emotion and couldn't speak.
I cover myself with your eyes
I find comfort and safety in being by your side.
Cover myself for the first time
This is a new and special feeling for me.
See to it that I will have you
I am determined to keep you close to me.
Capture you when the warmth comes
I want to be with you even when things are happy and good.
Learn how your body moves
I want to know you more intimately.
When I am next to you
I feel safest when I am close to you.
You are the whiskey on my lips
I feel intoxicated and consumed by you.
Holding it when I am so far
I hold onto the memory of you even when you are not with me.
I choose to forget your name
I am trying to move on from you.
Far away it will all be the same
No matter where I go, my feelings for you remain.
Have you break me oh in two
You have the power to break my heart.
Every time I have to leave you
It's painful for me to be away from you.
Please don't you think of me
I don't want to be a burden to you.
I'm nothing honestly
I feel insignificant and unworthy of your attention.
This will come down so hard
This ending will be difficult and painful.
We will ache for a new start
We will both long for a fresh beginning.
In so oh absent arms
We will be separated and alone.
To this we'll fall apart
Our relationship will crumble and fall apart.
I will arrive on a rainy day
I will come to you in a time of sadness and need.
Show face oh at your door
I will appear at your doorstep.
You will tell me all the ways
You will reveal your feelings and desires to me.
That I will want you more
Your words will make me want you even more.
On my living room floor
We will be intimate and close.
So well I will explore
I will take my time getting to know you.
I will feel this even when
My feelings for you will never go away.
I cannot breathe you in
I will always be drawn to you, even if you are not physically present.
I don't remember the taxi ride
The details of our time together are blurry and unclear.
You will forget how I feel on the insides
You will not understand or acknowledge my emotions.
This will mean nothing in time
Our relationship will eventually become insignificant.
In time this will mean nothing
With time, our memories and feelings will fade away.
Please don't you think of me
I don't want to burden you with thoughts of me.
I'm nothing honestly
I feel like I am not important or valued.
Please don't you think of me
I don't want to be a source of pain or sadness for you.
I'm nothing honestly
My presence in your life is insignificant.
Please don't you think of me
I don't want to hold you back or weigh you down.
I'm nothing honestly
I am not deserving of your love or attention.
Please don't you think of me
I don't want to be remembered as a negative presence.
In time this will mean nothing
Eventually, all of this will fade away and not matter anymore.
Contributed by Caden R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
SecretBeast
removing the only live version of this song on video is a disgrace. what an amazing band. this song is generational.
cole macgrath
I was looking for this song forever
G lucio
One of favorites, ALWAYS will be... Thanks ..
YOUNG U.S.A.
Really great stuff should have a lot more attention
TheLimpbizpark
such a beatiful song it makes me cry
Donut153
Good stuff keep it up
prem kumar
it takes me somewhere and it feels goood....
Shedonista Shamanatrix
❤️this version above all others 💋💀💂🏿💕💋💀💂🏿💕💋💀💂🏿💕
Nicholas
so smooth
Stream1987
great!