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.
Movements
Blue Sky Black Death Lyrics
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it seemed so clear
my reflection raised
felt your skin so near
movements slow
i need to know
movements slow
forgotten how to crave
a warmth like this
you tighten the hands
around my wrists
as we shiver
i must not rest
all will unfold
with what is left
movements slow
i need to know
how this will never end
how i will gain control
movements slow
i need to know
on the grayest of days
it seemed so clear
my reflection raised
i felt you so near
movements slow
i need to know
movements slow
i need to know
movements slow
i need to know
movements slow
i need to know
take me for what it's worth
while our motion disappears
i am here right now
while i motion disappears
and when morning comes
i will be all, all yours
take me for what it's worth
while our motion disappears
i am here right now
while our motion disappears
and when morning comes
i will be all, all yours
on the grayest of days
it seemed so clear
my reflection raised
i felt you so near
movements slow
i need to know
movements slow
i need to know
movements slow
i need to know
movements slow
i need to know
movements slow
i need to know
movements slow
i need to know
The lyrics of Blue Sky Black Death's song "Movements" evoke feelings of uncertainty and a longing for clarity. The singer describes being in a state where everything seems gray, but their reflection becomes clearer as they feel someone's skin near them. The idea of movements being slow suggests stagnation and a need for change.
The chorus repeats the phrase "movements slow, I need to know", emphasizing the desire for progress and a sense of control. The second verse describes the singer being held tightly, shivering, and feeling a sense of urgency to not rest, possibly suggesting that the relationship or situation is unstable. The bridge shifts to a more positive perspective, with the singer willing to be taken for what they're worth and commit completely to the present moment. The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus and the idea of needing to know.
Overall, the song seems to be exploring the human need for clarity and control, especially in situations that feel uncertain or unstable. The singer is searching for movement and progress, but also acknowledges the importance of being present in the moment and not letting fear of the unknown hold them back.
Line by Line Meaning
on the grayest of days
Even on the most bleak and dreary days
it seemed so clear
My thoughts and feelings were crystal clear
my reflection raised
I looked at myself and I was aware
felt your skin so near
I could feel the closeness of our physical contact
movements slow
Our actions were unhurried and gentle
i need to know
I crave knowledge and understanding
forgotten how to crave
I became unfamiliar with how to desire something deeply
a warmth like this
The comfort and tenderness we shared together
you tighten the hands
Your grip strengthens around my wrists
around my wrists
My arms are restrained, but it feels safe
as we shiver
Our bodies tremble from the cold, but also from emotion
i must not rest
I cannot afford to be idle, there is too much at stake
all will unfold
Our future will reveal itself
with what is left
With whatever remains of us
how this will never end
How our love will never die
how i will gain control
How I will take hold of my destiny
take me for what it's worth
Accept me at face value
while our motion disappears
As time passes and our initial momentum fades
i am here right now
I exist in this moment
and when morning comes
When a new day arrives
i will be all, all yours
I belong to you completely
Contributed by Logan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jaime Revis
On the grayest of days
It seemed so clear
My reflection raised
Felt your skin so near
Movements slow
I need to know
Movements slow
I need to know
Forgotten how to crave
A warmth like this
You tighten the hands
Around my wrists
As we shiver
I must not rest
All will unfold
With what is left
Movements slow
I need to know
How this will never end
How i will gain control
Movements slow
I need to know
On the grayest of days
It seemed so clear
My reflection raised
I felt you so near
Movements slow
I need to know
Movements slow
I need to know
Movements slow
I need to know
Movements slow
I need to know
Take me for what it's worth
While our motion disappears
I am here right now
While i motion disappears
And when morning comes
I will be all, all yours
Take me for what it's worth
While our motion disappears
I am here right now
While our motion disappears
And when morning comes
I will be all, all yours
On the grayest of days
It seemed so clear
My reflection raised
I felt you so near
Movements slow
I need to know
Movements slow
I need to know
Movements slow
I need to know
Movements slow
I need to know
Bailey Green
This album reminds me of a specific point in my life, about 14-15 years old, when I First started smoking weed, it was a time of pure transition, feeling separated from reality, and dreaming of a stable tomorrow. It was watching anime with fresh eyes, it was feeling alive with simple mentions of humanity, it was feeling each day was separated from the last day.
A decade later, and I could only hope for such a day. Don’t take each day for granted people, we only got one life to live.
R R
This hit me at my core. 32 now and I was still in my youth when I heard this. Such a beautiful time that we will never get to have again.
BimboDice
Life is brutally beautiful. RA the rugged man
BrandonPrive1432
yep this album reminds me of a specific time and people around me, fucking makes me sad, i fucked it up, the best of friends, lost to time, in the past never to be recovered. I can almost smell the past when i listen to some songs, wish movements of time were slower!
William
Hey life is beautiful, dont lose hope on it :) . Dont take life too seriously, we are all in this together ❤ I felt the same way, but focusing on the exact present (with a bit of meditation) completly flipped my world. You have a natural ability within you and it's your conscious. The one thing no one can explain or comprehend. Once you can control that, the world is everything.
bubbl
Such a deep track, so much raw emotion in it. It literally gives you chills. This is what music should be.
marco polo
This song makes me realize deeper into the acknowledgement, one day were all going to die & I won't get to see the future then again I am in it. I just won't see it end.
ange fernandez
marco polo immortality exist’s i can convince you about it, it’s our past, our history
Drew Peacock
Spent 30 mins looking for this. last time I heard this was a few years ago and it randomly came to my head today at work. such a beautiful song
VS 12
Still the same feeling since I first heard this track 3 years ago.... <3