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.
This Is Who We Are
Cartel Lyrics
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Your deepest dreams will guide you
The moment that you're born
All night my fear inside will come through
Haunting right behind you
Don't let it get that far
Somehow
Cause this is who we are
When we look into their eyes
Don't fly so high
So high little bird
You'll get your wings clipped
We'll pick it up, pick it up
Now you've learned
Searching
For moment that defines you
Your deepest dreams remind you
Get out before you're gone
Now that all you hear is what surrounds you
Push it out, give it out
From around you
Never stop and you will find it all
[Chorus]
So we decide
We decided
We decide this now
So find out how we can survive
How we can survive
If we learn how to live our lives
If we learn how to live
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Cartel's song "This Is Who We Are" carry an important message to its listeners. The opening lines suggest that with patience, one can find their deepest dreams and let it guide them. However, fear can be a haunting factor that can hold someone back, urging them to not let it get too far. The song encourages the listeners to breathe a little deeper and embrace who they are. The chorus mentions that this is who we are, and we need to acknowledge our identity and be proud of it. The lines "when we look into their eyes, don't fly so high, so high little bird, you'll get your wings clipped" suggests that we need to stay grounded and humble despite our achievements. The song emphasizes the importance of pushing oneself and never giving up to achieve what they want.
The second verse starts with "searching for a moment that defines you" indicating that everyone wants to have that moment of pride and validation in their life. The lyrics also suggest that one should not let their surroundings define them but instead push it out and give it out. The song suggests that we need to find our identity to survive and to learn how to live our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Patience, child it will find you
Have patience, good things will come to you eventually
Your deepest dreams will guide you
Follow your dreams to find your purpose and happiness
The moment that you're born
Since your birth, you have had a purpose and potential
All night my fear inside will come through
My anxieties can haunt me if I let them take over
Haunting right behind you
Fear can follow you and hinder your progress
Don't let it get that far
Don't let fear control you to the point of stopping progress
Somehow
In some way, we will find a solution
Breathe a little deeper now
Take a moment to gain clarity and focus
Cause this is who we are
Embracing our true selves is crucial to our journey
When we look into their eyes
When we connect with others, sometimes we see ourselves
Don't fly so high
Don't get too confident
So high little bird
Don't take too many risks
You'll get your wings clipped
Taking too many risks can have negative consequences
We'll pick it up, pick it up
Let's keep moving forward
Now you've learned
We learn from our experiences and mistakes
Searching
Looking for something meaningful
For moment that defines you
Trying to find a life-changing moment that gives you a purpose
Your deepest dreams remind you
Our dreams and passions can remind us of our purpose
Get out before you're gone
Act on your dreams before it's too late
Now that all you hear is what surrounds you
The noise around us can influence our thoughts and actions
Push it out, give it out
Release the negativity and share positivity
From around you
Release negative influences and embrace positivity from those around you
Never stop and you will find it all
Persevere and you will find your purpose
So we decide
We have the power to make our own decisions
We decided
We made a decision
We decide this now
We are making a decision in this moment
So find out how we can survive
We must figure out the best way to move forward and thrive
If we learn how to live our lives
By learning from our experiences, we can live fulfilling lives
If we learn how to live
We must learn how to live fully and authentically
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HUDSON, PEPPER, PUGH, SANDERS
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