Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Greenwood started his musical career as a DJ for the hip hop act Basehead, a group that would have a significant impact on his style as a solo-musician. Citizen Cope blends many genres of music, such as folk, blues, hip hop, rock, and R & B.
Greenwood first released a demo tape under the name Cope Citizen in the late '90s. He would follow up the release of the demo by donating songs to several independently issued compilations, movie soundtracks, as well as appearing on several fellow artist's albums.
In 2000 Greenwood signed with the DreamWorks Records label, which released his first album in September 2002, Citizen Cope. Greenwood toured to promote the record as an opener for Nelly Furtado. He performed at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, in 2002.
After the release of Citizen Cope, Greenwood felt the label "mishandled" the record, creating tension between the two. The tension prompted Greenwood to buy out his contract with the label, using the advance he received from his next label, Arista Records and RCA Records, to do so.
In September of 2004, Citizen Cope released his second record, The Clarence Greenwood Recordings, which earned him much critical success as well as minor touring success as an opening act for a popular touring band, Robert Randolph & the Family Band.
In 2005, Cope continued to tour the United States promoting his second major label record. In April, his song "Son's Gonna Rise" began appearing in a Pontiac commercial and was distributed as the album's second single.
The song "Bullet and a Target" was played in the end credits of the 2006 film The Sentinel, during a scene of the 2007 movie Alpha Dog, and also during a scene in the ski film Tangerine Dream.
The song "Let The Drummer Kick" was featured in the film Accepted and Coach Carter. It was also featured on the HBO series Entourage during the fourth season finale "The Cannes Kids." Entourage also featured the song "Awe" during the second part of the third season's (3B) episode "The Prince's Bride".The song "Son's Gonna Rise" was featured in the television series, One Tree Hill. The song "Sideways" was featured in the television series Scrubs.
On September 12, 2006, Citizen Cope released the new album, Every Waking Moment. He is also featured on the track "Bullet" on rapper Rhymefest's album Blue Collar, and is included on the compilation Radiodread with his cover of Radiohead's "Karma Police."
In 2008, Citizen Cope parted ways with RCA Records, but made an appearance that same year for Dido's album Safe Trip Home, in which he collaborated for a track titled "Burnin' Love."
His newest album, The Rainwater LP was released digitally in February 2010, with physical versions releasing a month later. This new set was released under his own label, RainWater Recordings. He is currently on tour promoting this new album.
Somehow
Citizen Cope Lyrics
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You're second to none
And you got my love
You got me under the gun
Could you receive me somehow
Ill stay with ya, stay with ya, stay with ya till the end
Could you believe me somehow
And you got my love
You got me under the gun
Could you receive me somehow
Ill stay with ya, stay with ya, stay with ya till the end
You got your coat on
Got me focused on
You're movin in slow motion and
Every time I see you its just enough
Cause you and I was meant to be together in love
And I said all my life
See I been spending all this time, whoa
Every time I see ya its just enough
Cause you and I was meant to be together in love
[Chorus]
You got your coat on
Got me focused on
You're moving in slow motion and
Every time I see you its just enough
Cause you and I was meant to be together in love
And I said all my life
See I been spending all this time whoa
Every time I see, its just enough
Cause you and I was meant to be together in love
[Chorus] x2
The lyrics of Citizen Cope's song "Somehow" express a sense of devotion and deep attachment to a significant other. The singer introduces the song by asking their partner to believe in them in some way, as they confess that their partner is second to none and that they have captured their love. The singer offers to stay with their partner until the end, further emphasizing their dedication to the relationship. The song continues with the singer admiring their partner, focusing deeply on every movement they make while they wear their coat, moving in slow motion. The singer expresses that they were meant to be together in love, and that every encounter with their partner is enough to confirm this.
This song can convey different interpretations and emotions based on the listener's own experiences. However, generally, it seems to focus on the love and admiration that the singer has for their significant other. The singer is confident that their love is genuine and that their partner is meant to be with them, which is emphasized by the repetition of the chorus. The tender devotion, longing, and affirmation of love are conveyed through Citizen Cope's distinctive vocal delivery.
Line by Line Meaning
Could you believe me somehow
Can you trust me even though we just met?
You're second to none
You're unique and special to me
And you got my love
I love you deeply
You got me under the gun
I'm vulnerable and exposed with you
Could you receive me somehow
Can you accept me despite my flaws?
Ill stay with ya, stay with ya, stay with ya till the end
I'll be loyal and committed to you forever
You got your coat on
You're ready to leave
Got me focused on
You have my full attention
You're movin in slow motion and
You're taking your time and savoring the moment
Every time I see you its just enough
I'm satisfied with any amount of time we spend together
Cause you and I was meant to be together in love
Our love is destiny
And I said all my life
I've always known
See I been spending all this time, whoa
I've been waiting for someone like you
Chorus
Reiterates the idea that the singer and the subject are destined to be together in love.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: CLARENCE COPELAND GREENWOOD
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