1. Cartel is an… Read Full Bio ↴Cartel is the name of at least six different groups:
1. Cartel is an American pop punk band from Conyers, Georgia that formed in 2003. The current members of the band include vocalist/guitarist Will Pugh, lead guitarist Joseph Pepper, bassist Nic Hudson, and drummer Kevin Sanders. Their four studio albums are titled Chroma (2005), Cartel (2007), Cycles (2009) and Collider (2013).
2. Cartel is a German hip-hop group which have mostly Turkish members, who released a self-titled album in 1995. For the "Cartel" project, three bands got together: "Da Crime Posse" , "Erci E" and "Karakan". This album was released in 1995 and soon after the bands went their separate ways. The album gained immediate popularity in Turkey when it was first released and stayed at top of the lists for more than 13 weeks.
3. Cartel were also a band from Bristol UK they released an EP called Glowing Hairdo in 1998 with the songs 1.Glowing Hairdo 2. Do you love me? 3. Past lives
4. A collaboration between trance DJs John Askew and John O'Callaghan, who released the song "Moments" under this name in 2007.
5. Underground producer Cartel, one half of the Hoodgrown Productions duo, makes his debut with a throwback album of sorts. Combing hard beats provided by him and "real" lyrics from some of illest new upcoming artists on the scene, Cartel's Prepare For Glory represents a time when hip hop was still about "beats & rhymes". (http://www.hoodgrownrecords.com)
6. Brisbane (Australia) rock band who were a part of the city's thriving hard-rock community- the same that gave birth to similar bands such as The Butterfly Effect, Sunk Loto, King Mungi and Melodyssey.
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Cartel Lyrics
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Yeah you can take this however you want
Don't be so so sure this is all it adds up to, you
You're justified
But there's no justice if it's just a lie
No, go and find yourself
You will if you look inside
And I'll never know
Still I'll never know
And you won't find out
Until someone stands out
Then you'll get some answers
We know there's an answer
We know now that we have to find it by ourselves
And you can take this however you want
Yeah you can take this however you want
Just don't waste your breath unless you can save us
And tell me can you
Can you save us?
Can you save?
Can you save us?
This can't go on without the meaning in the rhyme
Can you save?
Can you save us?
I can't go on
Out of rhythm with our time
Our days were numbered by nights on too many rooftops
They said were wasting our lives
Oh at least we know that if we died
We lived with passion
They said we burned so bright
We run and we run
We know there's an answer
We know by going home we can find it by ourselves
When want you want is what you're getting
(they're catching onto us)
When all you can do is hide
(don't be afraid)
Oh maybe you can save us
When all we can do is hide
Oh
(we know there's an answer, we know by going home we can find it by ourselves)
In Cartel's song "A," the lyrics express a sense of uncertainty and a quest for truth. The song starts by acknowledging that people can interpret things differently as the singer invites the listener to take the song however they want. However, the next lyric reveals a caution against jumping to conclusions as the truth may not always be evident. The singer urges the listener to search within themselves to find answers rather than relying on external validation. The chorus emphasizes the need for someone to save them and give meaning to their lives. The repetitive call for salvation highlights the desperation of the situation, and it is evident that the singer feels out of sync with the time.
The second verse brings a nostalgic tone as the singer recalls nights spent on too many rooftops. The lyrics imply that the group was living life on the edge, and their passion was undeniable. It is unclear who said that they were wasting their lives, but the group undoubtedly did not feel that way. The bridge of the song returns to the idea of finding answers but introduces a sense of urgency. The group knows that they need to find a solution to their problems, and it must be done by themselves.
Overall, the lyrics of "A" are an excellent display of the human search for truth, meaning, and purpose. The song speaks to anyone who has felt lost and uncertain about the future.
Line by Line Meaning
And you can take this however you want
However you interpret my words is up to you
Yeah you can take this however you want
I don't have control over your understanding of my message
Don't be so so sure this is all it adds up to, you
You shouldn't assume that this is the entirety of the situation
You're justified
Your actions are warranted based on the circumstances
But there's no justice if it's just a lie
The truth must be revealed for justice to truly exist
No, go and find yourself
You need to discover who you really are
You will if you look inside
Your true self can be found within
And I'll never know
I won't have all the answers
And you never will
You may never fully understand everything either
Still I'll never know
I'll never have complete knowledge of everything
And you won't find out
You may not discover the answer to everything either
Until someone stands out
It may take someone making a significant impact to reveal the truth
Then you'll get some answers
New information may arise due to someone standing out
We know there's an answer
We believe that there is a solution to the problem
We know now that we have to find it by ourselves
We understand that we are responsible for finding the answer
Just don't waste your breath unless you can save us
Don't speak unless you have the power to help us
And tell me can you
Are you capable of making a difference?
Can you save us?
Do you have the ability to rescue us from this situation?
This can't go on without the meaning in the rhyme
We need to understand the true purpose behind our actions
I can't go on
I can't continue living this way
Out of rhythm with our time
We are disconnected from the current era
Our days were numbered by nights on too many rooftops
We spent countless nights on rooftops, which eventually led to the end of our time
They said were wasting our lives
Others believed that we were not using our lives wisely
Oh at least we know that if we died
The one thing we have certainty in is that death is inevitable
We lived with passion
Despite criticism, we lived our lives with intense emotion and attachment
They said we burned so bright
Others spoke of our intense and overwhelming presence
We run and we run
We are constantly on the move, running towards something
When want you want is what you're getting
You are receiving what you desire
(they're catching onto us)
Other people are beginning to recognize our actions and motives
When all you can do is hide
You feel trapped and can only conceal yourself
(don't be afraid)
It's important to not be intimidated by the situation
Oh maybe you can save us
It's possible that someone else can rescue us
(we know there's an answer, we know by going home we can find it by ourselves)
We still believe that a solution exists and can be found within ourselves
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