He is signed to Derum Records in 2013.
Can't Beat The Old Skool
Bo Saris Lyrics
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need a taste of everything
We like it fast
no time to waste
'Cause there's so much we're offering
So how come we still complain?
Could it be, 'cause it feels something's missing
And how come you haven't found your way
You realise, your denial
could get you stuck in a bubble
Sometimes, you just gotta look back to find
the missing piece of the puzzle, yeah
Can't beat the old skool
even if you want it to
It's just a feeling inside
That makes you go, oooh, yeah!
Let me take you there
Can't beat the old skool
even if you're trying to
We all need that spark in life
that makes you go, oooh, yeah!
I'm gon' take you there
Our trages of the past
we're made to last forever
Built to celebrate and dance
only to make us feel better, yeah
So how come we still maintain
Not cherishing the love they've been giving
And how come we can't throw away
as soon as I'm no longer in condition
You realise, your denial
could get you stuck in a bubble
Sometimes, you just gotta look back to find
the missing piece of the puzzle, yeah
Can't beat the old skool
even if you want it to
It's just a feeling inside
That makes you go, oooh, yeah!
Let me take you there
Can't beat the old skool
even if you're trying to
We all need that spark in life
that makes you go, oooh, yeah!
I'm gon' take you there
Fever, fever, fever
I just want you to feel, yeah!
No, excuse me or no maybe
You got to give me all your skills, yeah!
Baby, baby, baby
I got to show you a thrill, yeah, yeah!
You might think I'm crazy
But I ain't the one who's standing still
Can't beat the old skool
even if you want it to
It's just a feeling inside
That makes you go, oooh, yeah!
Let me take you there
Can't beat the old skool
even if you're trying to
We all need that spark in life
that makes you go, oooh, yeah!
I'm gon' take you there
In Bo Saris's song 'Can't Beat The Old Skool', he talks about how people of today need to have a taste of everything, but despite having so much to choose from, they still complain about something being missing. He believes that this missing piece can be found by looking back at the old skool, the past, and cherishing the love that has been given to us. He encourages listeners to stop denying what is missing and start looking back at the past to find the missing piece of the puzzle. The old skool, the past, is where we can find a spark in life that makes us go "oooh, yeah!"
Bo Saris highlights the importance of celebrating and dancing, as it was a way that people in the past were able to feel better. He believes that the past was made to last forever, and that we need to cherish the love that has been given to us. However, he points out that many people today are not maintaining the love they have been given, and they need to learn to throw away what is not needed, as soon as they are no longer in a condition to use it. Finally, Bo Saris speaks about the need to experience new things, but he believes that we should not forget about the old skool, as it is a feeling inside that can never be beaten even if we try.
Line by Line Meaning
The people of the day
The current generation of people
need a taste of everything
Desire to experience various things
We like it fast
Prefer things to be quick
no time to waste
No time for unnecessary delays
'Cause there's so much we're offering
Because there are many things to choose from
So how come we still complain?
Despite having various options, why do we still express dissatisfaction?
Could it be, 'cause it feels something's missing
The feeling of something lacking might be the reason for discontentment
And how come you haven't found your way
Why haven't you discovered what satisfies you?
Baby, you should stop second guessing
You should not doubt yourself
You realise, your denial
You acknowledge your refusal to accept something
could get you stuck in a bubble
Might prevent you from moving forward
Sometimes, you just gotta look back to find
Occasionally, you must reflect on the past to discover
the missing piece of the puzzle, yeah
The solution to the problem
Can't beat the old skool
Cannot surpass the old ways of doing things
even if you want it to
Even if you wish to replace it with something new
It's just a feeling inside
It's an emotion that resides within
That makes you go, oooh, yeah!
Elicits a positive response from you
Let me take you there
Allow me to show you
We all need that spark in life
We all require that special something
that makes you go, oooh, yeah!
That creates a feeling of excitement
I'm gon' take you there
I'm going to bring you to that place
Our trages of the past
Our historical achievements
we're made to last forever
Will stand the test of time
Built to celebrate and dance
Created to be enjoyed and celebrated through movement
only to make us feel better, yeah
For the purpose of enhancing our moods
So how come we still maintain
Why do we continue to keep them?
Not cherishing the love they've been giving
Not valuing the appreciation and admiration they've received
And how come we can't throw away
Why can't we discard them?
as soon as I'm no longer in condition
Once they no longer serve their intended purpose
Fever, fever, fever
A passionate desire
I just want you to feel, yeah!
I desire for you to experience it
No, excuse me or no maybe
Definitely, without hesitation
You got to give me all your skills, yeah!
Give me your full effort and abilities
Baby, baby, baby
An affectionate term
I got to show you a thrill, yeah, yeah!
I need to provide you with an exciting experience
You might think I'm crazy
You may perceive me as insane
But I ain't the one who's standing still
But I am not someone who is stagnant
Contributed by Eliana K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.