He spent his childhood immersed in … Read Full Bio ↴Colin Munroe is the Unsung Hero.
He spent his childhood immersed in music, teaching himself to play the drums, piano, guitar and record his compositions on his school's 8-track reel-to-reel, before moving from North Goer, Ontario to Toronto to attend university. Colin Munroe cut his teeth in the music industry producing hip hop and R&B for Canada's urban music community. After logging studio time with Glenn Lewis and Carlos Morgan, he co-wrote and produced 10 songs on Ray Robinson's Juno-nominated album, What it Is, and has cuts on the new Brassmunk CD (including How 'Bout feat. Moka Only) in addition to upcoming releases by Degrassi star Drake, Divine Brown, Saukrates and Frank n Dank among others. Recently several US artists have sought material from Colin including former Blackstreet member Chauncey Black (Universal/Motown), Sean Price and Brick and Lace (Geffen).
Before long, producing records for other artists left Colin itching to develop his own career as a singer/songwriter. Don't Think Less of Me is the result of that itch - an 11 song debut album written, performed, arranged and produced entirely by Colin himself. Despite his background, Colin's solo music doesn't bear much resemblance to his urban production. Instead, the album features lots of block piano chords, jangly guitars and hooky melodies, owing more to Colin's love of early Van Morrison, The Beatles and Tin Pan Alley than Dr Dre. Lyrically, the LP features songs about trying to figure things out: life, love, leaving home. There's even a song about writing songs. The first single, World of Pain, is emblematic of the disc; driving and insistent, it defies listeners to not tap their toes or hum along, while revealing a lyric which is both thoughtful and introspective. When Colin sings: "A time for you and / A time for me." you get the sense that the lyric might be slightly prophetic. It's starting to look like Colin Munroe's time to shine.
Cannonball
Colin Munroe Lyrics
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I′ll be a cannonball
Maybe you'll walk away, oh
Maybe you′ll walk away
Set me up and light me off
I'll be a cannonball
But maybe I'll walk away, oh
But maybe I′ll away
Yeah, alright
Look, like my big bro say I'm goin′ in
And if the pool's of money I′m just glad I learned to swim
Cannonball, bitch, I hope the divin' board′s sturdy
And I hope when dinner's cold my niggas do not dessert me
Ha, and these haters like damn 'em
I gave a lot of women they first ride in the Phantom
And yeah I got a deal now and I′m secure with it
And yet my life is so excitin′ I get bored with it
I'm the best one outta my peers
And everybody pray I′m runnin' outta ideas
Pass my moselys it′s all so bright
And I'm the result of when it all goes right
So many pictures man the flow is a collage
Critics have a hard time pointin′ out the flaws
Artists slick talk I just hope I don't fall
Right out of the sky through the roof of your garage
I'm a...
Cannonball (I′ll be a cannonball) Cannonball
The lyrics to Colin Munroe's song "Cannonball" express a sense of unpredictability and risk-taking in the face of uncertainty. The repeated verse "I might fly and lose it all, I'll be a cannonball" expresses a willingness to take risks and potentially fail, but still come out strong like a cannonball. The lines "Maybe you'll walk away, oh, maybe I'll walk away" suggest that the outcome of the situation is uncertain and both parties involved may choose to walk away from the risk.
The following verse, rapped by an unknown artist, echoes this sentiment of risk-taking and excitement in life. The lines "And these haters like damn 'em, I gave a lot of women their first ride in the Phantom" speak to the extravagance and thrill that come with success. The lines "Critics have a hard time pointing out the flaws, artists slick talk I just hope I don't fall" suggest that even with success, there is pressure to maintain a certain image and avoid failure.
Overall, the lyrics to "Cannonball" convey a sense of courage and willingness to take risks despite potential failure. The uncertainty of the outcome only adds to the excitement and thrill of the journey.
Line by Line Meaning
I might fly and lose it all
I am willing to take big risks, even if it means losing everything.
I'll be a cannonball
I will go all in and give it my all, just like a cannonball.
Maybe you'll walk away, oh
There is a chance you may not stick around for my journey.
Maybe you'll walk away
You may leave when things get tough, but that won't stop me from pursuing my dreams.
Set me up and light me off
Give me a chance and I'll take off like a rocket.
But maybe I'll walk away, oh
There is a chance that even I might decide to quit along the way.
But maybe I'll away
But maybe I'll make it through and achieve my goals.
Look, like my big bro say I'm goin' in
I am ready to give my all, just like my older brother taught me.
And if the pool's of money I'm just glad I learned to swim
If there is a lot of money to be made, I am confident in my ability to earn it.
Cannonball, bitch, I hope the divin' board's sturdy
I am jumping in headfirst, hoping that my foundation is strong and secure.
And I hope when dinner's cold my niggas do not dessert me
I hope that even when things get tough, my friends will stick by my side and support me.
Ha, and these haters like damn 'em
I know there will always be people who doubt me or wish me harm, but I won't let them bring me down.
I gave a lot of women they first ride in the Phantom
I have achieved a lot of success and shared it with the people I care about.
And yeah I got a deal now and I'm secure with it
I have signed a record deal and I am confident in my abilities to succeed.
And yet my life is so excitin' I get bored with it
I have achieved so much and experienced so many thrills that even my successes can feel routine.
I'm the best one outta my peers
I am confident that I am the most talented and successful among my peers.
And everybody pray I'm runnin' outta ideas
People are always waiting for me to fail or run out of creative inspiration.
Pass my moselys it's all so bright
I am wearing my expensive Mosely Tribes sunglasses, enjoying the bright lights of success.
And I'm the result of when it all goes right
I am living proof that hard work and dedication can lead to great success.
So many pictures man the flow is a collage
I have achieved so much that my life feels like a collage of different moments and accomplishments.
Critics have a hard time pointin' out the flaws
Even my critics have a hard time finding things to criticize about me or my work.
Artists slick talk I just hope I don't fall
Other artists may try to put me down or compete with me, but I am focused on staying true to myself and avoiding failure.
Right out of the sky through the roof of your garage
I am moving so fast and with such force that I might crash through someone's garage roof.
Writer(s): Colin Munroe
Contributed by Micah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@wesker1739
I was in highschool when I heard this. A lot of drake fans don’t know any of these old bangers. These are timeless
@mariahlynn3245
Had to play it 2xs...only real drake fans know about this track ❤️❤️
@ereisfireboi
I swear, it's been sooooooooooooooooo long since ive heard it 🤷🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️*ereis fireboi on YouTube and twitch.tv/ereis_fireboi
@sheysheyx3503
Yesss had to come back to find ittt 💓💓
@bvddahbless9456
THIS GOT ME THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL
@geno816
Colin munroe fan here. I met drake through him. Before drake got big. Once artists get big I lose interest sadly.
@deondresmith4321
Gone start bumping "Comeback Season" again... that nigga was bumping back then
@MonstarCave
This song popped up into my head 11 years later ....amazing.
@Mr.Laker19
I’m having an emotional breakdown listening to this... would give anything to live 2008-2012 over and over for eternity
@jamessantos7462
How old are you, man? You’re probably still very young