There are at least two artists that have used this name:
1. A roots regg… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists that have used this name:
1. A roots reggae band from Jamaica
2. A straight edge metalcore band from Florida, US

1. Culture was a Jamaican roots reggae group founded in 1976. Originally they were known as the African Disciples.

The members of the trio were Joseph Hill (lead vocals), Albert Walker (backing vocals) and Kenneth Dayes (backing vocals).

Shortly after Culture came together, they began working with the "Mighty Two" – producer Joe Gibbs and engineer Errol Thompson. While at Gibbs’ studio, they recorded a series of powerful singles, many of which ended up on their debut album ‘Two Sevens Clash’. After their success with Gibbs, the group went on to make a string of albums for producer Sonia Pottinger. Culture began working with some of the premier musicians of the day including Robbie Shakespeare, Sly Dunbar, Ansel Collins, Cedric Brooks and the ever-present percussionist Sticky. Virgin Records picked up the albums, and that added distribution enabled Culture to gain an even larger following outside of Jamaica.

Critically considered one of the most authentic traditional reggae acts, at the time of the first Rolling Stone Record Guide publication, they were the only band of any genre whose every recording received a five-star review (of bands with more than one recording in the guide).

In 1982 the three singers went their own ways. Hill carried on using the Culture name, and recorded the Lion Rock album, which was released in the United States by Heartbeat Records. For their part, Walker and Dayes recorded a handful of songs on their own – a few of which turned up on an album titled Roots & Culture. In 1986 the original line-up reformed to record two highly regarded albums – Culture in Culture and Culture at Work. These releases marked the beginning of a very busy period for the group, including annual albums and countless tours. The U.S. label Shanachie released a steady stream of new and old Culture albums up to Wings Of A Dove in 1992.

Joseph Hill, who came to symbolize the face of Culture, died in Germany on 19 August 2006 while the group was on tour. His son, Kenyatta Hill, now is the lead singer.

2) Classic mid/late 90s hardcore from Florida, celebrated for, among a handful of others, helping to cultivate the burgeoning metallic hardcore sound that became synonymous with the era.

CULTURE was known for aggressive social/political/ecological commentary, cautionary tales of reckless consumerism and industrial sprawl, and advocacy of the straightedge lifestyle.

Former members went on to Morning Again, Terror, As Friends Rust, Shai Hulud, Throwdown, Blood Has Been Shed and (most recently) ON BODIES.

In 2012, CULTURE played its first show since disbanding in 1998 (The Reel & Restless Fest in Miami, Florida). This fall, in August of 2013, the band will revisit Europe for Belgium's famed Ieper Hardcore Festival, and will then play three dates in Japan, including Tokyo's Bloodaxe Fest.

Members included:

Rich Thurston (Guitar: 1993-1997, Bass: 1993, Vocals: 1993, Drums: 1996)
Josh Williams (Drums: 1993-1997)
Stan Obal (Bass: 1993)
Mark Mitchell (Vocals: 1993, Vocals: 1996)
Pete Carreno (Bass: 1994)
John Wylie (Guitar: 1994-1995)
Damien Moyal (Vocals: 1994-1995, Vocals: 1997-1998)
Gordon Tarpley (Bass: 1995-1997, Guitar: 1998)
Louie Long (Vocals: 1995)
Anthony Conte (Vocals: 1995)
Steve Looker (Guitar: 1996-1997)
Jason Dooley (Drums: 1997)
Timothy Kirkpatrick (Drums: 1997-1998)
Joe Simmons (Guitar:1997-1998)
Floyd Beckham (Bass: 1998)
Kenneth Brian (Guitar: 1998)

Five to one
Culture Lyrics

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What if I’d never met a person like you
What would I do
I don’t know but I’d bet I’d bet I’d end up in a stew
I’ll tell you it’s true
Something changed with our tete a tete
I hadn’t heard this before
Something that I’d die for
I know about all of the threats I had time to explore

I couldn’t ignore
Ooh I don’t mind
Because you’re so so kind
And all of the nights when you pick up the phone
And all of the times when you’re feeling alone
But you're gonna help me to be
Free
Free from my head and free from my bed
It’s me
Myself and I and the other five guys
Once I examine my head
I refuse to express
I only repress
Some people think they’re better off dead
I will more than deny this chemical lie
You’re so great and I will demonstrate
How much I love you
There’s nothing I wouldn’t do
I can show you how life’s so great
Tell me no more
I heard it before
Ooh I don’t mind
Because you’re so so kind
And all of the nights when you pick up the phone
And all of the times when you’re feeling alone
But you're gonna to help me to be
Free
Free from my head and free from my bed
It’s me
Myself and I and the other five guys
Can’t you see
You’re the only reason I continue to breathe
Free
Free from my head and free from my bed
It’s me
Myself and I and the other five guys

Can’t you see
You’re the only reason I continue to breathe

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Five To One Strip Me" by Culture explore complex and intimate themes of love and dependency. The song's narrator expresses gratitude and affection for a person who has had a major impact on their life. They admit that without this person, they wouldn't know what they would do and that they would end up in a "stew." They express how this person has brought something new to their life, something that they are willing to die for. The singer elaborates on the threats they had faced and how they couldn't ignore them, but how this person has helped them feel less alone and free of the thoughts that plague them. They mention the "other five guys" as a representation of their inner turmoil, but that this person is the only reason they continue to live life.

The lyrics delve deep into the singer's psyche, revealing a sense of vulnerability and how they have struggled in their solitude. They express the desire to be free from their thoughts and bed and how this person helps them achieve this freedom. Overall, the lyrics convey an intense and complex mix of emotions, touching upon themes like love, dependency, struggle, and hope.

Line by Line Meaning

What if I’d never met a person like you
I wonder what my life would be like if I never met someone like you

What would I do
I have no idea what I would do in a world without you

I don’t know but I’d bet I’d bet I’d end up in a stew
I'm not sure, but I'm pretty confident I'd be in a bad situation

I’ll tell you it’s true
I want you to know that these things I'm saying are true

Something changed with our tete a tete
There was a clear shift in our relationship after we talked

I hadn’t heard this before
This was a new feeling or experience for me

Something that I’d die for
This is a feeling or experience that I value more than anything else in the world

I know about all of the threats I had time to explore
I'm aware of all the potential dangers or negative consequences, and I've thought about them thoroughly

I couldn’t ignore
Despite the risks, I can't overlook the importance of this feeling

Ooh I don’t mind
I'm okay with all of this

Because you’re so so kind
I'm grateful for your kindness, and it makes this feeling even more special

And all of the nights when you pick up the phone
I appreciate all the times you've been there for me, especially when I needed someone to talk to

And all of the times when you’re feeling alone
I want to be there for you too, especially when you feel lonely

But you're gonna help me to be
You're going to help me become

Free
Free from my worries and fears

Free from my head and free from my bed
Free from the negative thoughts that keep me up at night and the bad habits that drag me down

It’s me
I'm the only one responsible for making changes in my life

Myself and I and the other five guys
My own thoughts and feelings are the most important things controlling my life

Once I examine my head
Once I take a closer look at my own thoughts

I refuse to express
I don't want to talk about or share

I only repress
I'm bottling up my emotions and feelings

Some people think they’re better off dead
Some people believe their lives are so miserable that they would be better off dead

I will more than deny this chemical lie
I reject the idea that our emotions are only chemical reactions in our brains

You’re so great and I will demonstrate
I think you're amazing, and I want to show you how much I really care

How much I love you
How deeply I care about you

There’s nothing I wouldn’t do
I'm willing to do anything for you

I can show you how life’s so great
I can prove to you that life can be amazing and wonderful

Tell me no more
I don't need any more convincing

I heard it before
I already know and understand

Can’t you see
Don't you realize

You’re the only reason I continue to breathe
You're the main reason I keep going, even when life is tough

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Peter Stanley

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