C-LA is a rap core/rock band from Japan.
C-LA's music style is created r… Read Full Bio ↴C-LA is a rap core/rock band from Japan.
C-LA's music style is created really freestyle sound by blend band and digital sound.
They have some genre like Loud Rock, Hard core, Hip-Hop, Digital Rock, Pank, Dance, Dub and Reggae.
It's just no rule perfect tune that the melody , the rap and the shout by 3 vocalists added guitar and vocal.
And it's not only the tune, their live performance and their costume are irresponsible fling.
They are below standard of band, so just rap rock party crews who don't have any rule.

・SEP./ '12 COME ACROSS Tour (at Kobe/Tokyo/Nagoya) withBouncer（Tokyo)/Minority Game(Nagoya)
・Nov./'12 Unionway fest 2012
・Mar./'13　Signed with a record rebel Magokoro-Entertainment
・Nov./'13 MINAMI WHEEL2013

brutal man:voice
BarBarian:voice
T-head:bass
SiDe=hed:guitar/vo, prog.
JK:drums

http://www.c-la.org/

Liberation
C-LA Lyrics

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And there's a, and there's a
And there's a, and there's a fine, line
Too late to pray that I'm on it
Ya, yeah, yeah

Y'all, uh huh, y'all

There's a fine line between love and hate you see

Came way too late but baby I'm on it
And there's a fine line between love and hate you see
Can't wait too late but baby I'm on it
Can't worry bout, what a nigga think now see
That's Liberation and baby I want it
Can't worry 'bout, what another nigga think
Now that's Liberation and baby I want it

(Let me hear it, let me hear it, let me hear those, let me hear those)
Many times I sit back and contemplate
I'm fresh off the dank, but I'm telling my story
My relationship, with my folks is give and take
And I done took so much, now gimme my glory
To have a choice to be who you wants to be
It's left up to me, and my momma and 'em told me (yes she did)
I say to have a choice to be who you wants to be
Is left up to me, and my momma and 'em told me

No, no, no (ahh)
I'm so tired, it's been so long, struggling, hopelessly
Seven and forty days (hey)
Oh, I sacrifice every breath I breathe
To make you believe, I'd give my life away
Oh lord, I'm so tired, I'm so tired
My feet feel like I walked most of the road on my own
All on my own, we
We alive but we ain't living, that's why I'm giving until it's gone
'Cause I don't want to be alone (I don't want to be alone)
I don't want to be alone, yeah (no, no, no)
Is there anything I can say to help you find your way (find a way)
Touch ya soul, make ya whole, the same for you and I (ohh, I)
There's not a minute that goes by that I don't believe (oh lord, lord, lord)
We can fly but I can feel it in the wind
The beginning or the end
So people keep your head to the sky

Shake that load off, shake that load off
Shake that load off, shake that load off
Shake that load off, shake that load off
Shake that load off, shake that load off
Shake that load off, shake that load off
Shake that load off, shake that load off
Shake that load off, shake that load off
Shake that load off, shake that load off
Shake that load off, shake that load off
Shake that load off, shake that load off
Shake that load off, shake that load off
Shake that load off, shake that load off
Shake that load off, shake that load off
Shake that load off, shake that load off
Shake that load off, shake that load off
Shake that load off, shake that load off

Folk in your face, you're a superstar
Niggas hang around 'cause of who you are
You get a lot of love cause of what you got
Say they happy for you but they really not
Sell a lot a' records and you roll a Benz
Fall up in the spot now you losing friends
All ya want to do is give the world ya heart
Record label trying to make you compromise ya art
You make a million dollars, make a million mo'
First class broads treat ya like a nigga po
You wanna say, "Wait!" but you're scared to ask (Hol' up, wait a minute)
Ya world starts spinning and it's moving fast
Ya try to stay sane that's the price of fame
Spending your life trying to numb the pain
Ya shake that load off and sing ya song
Liberate the minds, then you go on home

I must admit, they planted a lot of things
In the brains and the veins of my strain
Makes it hard to refrain, from the host of cocaine
From them whores, from the flame
From a post in the game
Makes it hard to maintain focus
Then from the glock rounds and lockdowns and burials
The seeds that sow, get devoured by the same locusts
'Cause it's a hard row to hoe
If your ass don't move, and the rain don't fall
And the ground is dry
But the roots are strong, so some survive
To your surprise, no one voiced their cries
You got more juice than Zeus
Slanging lightning trying to frighten
Plains dwellers, of the Serengeti
But get beheaded when you falsely dreaded
Melanin silicon and collagen injected
Dissecting my pride, fool I don't want to get it started
We be the lionhearted, without a fantasy
It's like that red sprite, you can't imagine it
Unless you looking at the canvas of life
And not through the peephole of mortality
Single minded mentality
Getting over on loopholes
Getting paid two-fold on technicalities
Clicking your heels, scared to voice how you feel
Pack the steel
Picking cotton from the killing fields with no Toto
I don't we in Kansas no mo' though
Midwest or Dirty South
Clean dressed or dirty mouth
Whether robbing preachers or killing Poor Righteous Teachers
You a scared demon
Shouldn't be allowed to spread semen
And your cowardly lies never defying the jackals of babble
Running with they pack, tail between your legs
Though the man on your head say the story
As you downplay your glory
Cackling, helping the shackling of your brethren happen

Just by rapping
Liberator

Overall Meaning

In the song "Liberation" by C-LA, the artist explores the theme of inner conflict and the struggle to find true freedom and authenticity in a world where there are fine lines between love and hate, success and compromise, and truth and deception. The lyrics suggest a sense of urgency and realization that it may be too late to change one's circumstances or relationships, but the desire for liberation remains strong. The repetition of the phrase "And there's a fine line" emphasizes the delicate balance between different emotions and choices one must navigate.

The artist reflects on the complexities of relationships and the give and take involved, acknowledging the sacrifices made along the way. The desire for liberation is tied to breaking free from societal expectations and judgments, indicated by the lines "Can't worry 'bout, what a nigga think now see / That's Liberation and baby I want it." This speaks to the need for self-acceptance and self-empowerment, regardless of external opinions.

The next section delves into a deeper introspection and struggle for meaning and purpose. The artist expresses weariness and longing for a sense of fulfillment, as well as a yearning for connection and understanding. The repetition of "I don't want to be alone" highlights a universal desire for companionship and support on life's journey. The artist grapples with existential questions about belief, identity, and the possibility of transcendence, urging listeners to keep their hopes and dreams alive despite the challenges they face.

In the final verse, the artist confronts societal expectations and the pressures of fame and success. The narrative shifts to a critique of the music industry and its impact on artists, highlighting the pitfalls of commercialism and compromise. The artist advocates for shedding the burdens and expectations placed upon them, reclaiming their authenticity, and using their platform to inspire change and liberation. The lyrics touch on themes of resilience, cultural pride, and standing against injustice, calling for a collective awakening and empowerment. The call to action to "Liberate the minds, then you go on home" encapsulates the artist's message of breaking free from constraints and embracing true freedom.

Line by Line Meaning

And there's a, and there's a
Acknowledging that there are fine lines and distinctions

And there's a, and there's a fine, line
Emphasizing the existence of a delicate boundary

Too late to pray that I'm on it
Realizing the urgency of the situation

Ya, yeah, yeah
Expressing affirmation and agreement

Y'all, uh huh, y'all
Addressing a group with a sense of unity

There's a fine line between love and hate you see
Highlighting the thin margin between love and hate

Came way too late but baby I'm on it
Recognizing a delayed realization but still taking action

Is there anything I can say to help you find your way (find a way)
Offering assistance and guidance to others

Touch ya soul, make ya whole, the same for you and I (ohh, I)
Seeking to uplift and inspire both oneself and others

There's not a minute that goes by that I don't believe (oh lord, lord, lord)
Asserting a constant sense of faith and hope

We can fly but I can feel it in the wind
Sensing the potential for growth and progress

The beginning or the end
Contemplating the cyclical nature of life

So people keep your head to the sky
Encouraging others to maintain optimism and positivity

Shake that load off, shake that load off
Releasing burdens and freeing oneself from negativity

Folk in your face, you're a superstar
Acknowledging the challenges of fame and success

Get a lot of love cause of what you got
Recognizing the superficial nature of some relationships

You make a million dollars, make a million mo'
Reflecting on the materialistic aspects of wealth

Ya try to stay sane that's the price of fame
Acknowledging the mental toll of public attention

Shake that load off and sing ya song
Encouraging self-expression and catharsis

I must admit, they planted a lot of things
Acknowledging external influences on one's mindset

Folk in your face, you're a superstar
Navigating the complexities of fame and public perception

Melanin silicon and collagen injected
Critiquing societal beauty standards and norms

Cackling, helping the shackling of your brethren happen
Addressing complicity in oppressive systems

Just by rapping Liberator
Asserting a commitment to freedom and empowerment

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Missing Link Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Thomas Decarlo Callaway, Erica Wright, Andre Benjamin, Antwan Patton, Ruben Lemont Bailey, Myrna Crenshaw, Joi Gilliam

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