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)
I
Culture Lyrics
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That I lied to your face
You asked me was I fine
And I said I'm okay
I thought you should know
Tomorrow isn't promised
So I'm gon be okay
Even if I'm not okay
Makes me wanna go explore
Live life more
I'm still trynna figure
What you see in me
Even when I didn't you believed in me
Stars only shine when the sun ain't out
So I embrace the darkness
I embrace the darkness
Even tho I'm driven I got road rage
I might spazz out if I crash
Stay in ya own lane
Always trynna diagnose me
Learn ya own pain
I got tears to water flowers
When it don't rain
I got demons
I got demons
But I got angels right beside me
I thought you should know
That I lied to your face
You asked me was I fine
And I said I'm okay
I thought you should know
Tomorrow isn't promised
So I'm gon be okay
Even if I'm not okay
The lyrics of Culture's song "I" convey the idea of lying about one's emotional state to avoid worrying loved ones. The artist admits to pretending to be okay when asked, but acknowledges that tomorrow is never promised, and decides to be okay with not being okay. This could be interpreted as a message about facing and accepting one's emotions, and not feeling the need to hide them to avoid discomfort. The lyrics also describe a sense of awe and admiration for the person being addressed, shown through the phrase "Maybe it's your eyes they're to die for, Makes me wanna go explore Live life more." The artist also acknowledges their own struggles by admitting to having "demons," but finding comfort in the presence of "angels right beside me."
Overall, the song delves into the complexities of emotions and relationships, and encourages the listener to reflect on their own experiences with vulnerability and honesty.
Line by Line Meaning
I thought you should know
That I lied to your face
The singer is confessing that they lied to someone's face and wanted to come clean about it.
You asked me was I fine
And I said I'm okay
When asked if they were okay, the singer responded with a lie and said they were okay even though they were not.
I thought you should know
Tomorrow isn't promised
So I'm gon be okay
Even if I'm not okay
The singer acknowledges the fleeting nature of life and wants to assure their loved ones that they will be fine even if they're not feeling okay in the moment.
Maybe it's your eyes they're to die for
Makes me wanna go explore
Live life more
The singer is attracted to someone's eyes and it inspires them to want to live their life to the fullest and explore more.
I'm still trynna figure
What you see in me
Even when I didn't you believed in me
The singer is unsure of what their loved one sees in them, but is grateful that they believed in them even when the singer didn't believe in themselves.
Stars only shine when the sun ain't out
So I embrace the darkness
I embrace the darkness
The singer accepts and embraces the darker moments in life because they know that it is necessary to appreciate the light.
Even tho I'm driven I got road rage
I might spazz out if I crash
Stay in ya own lane
The singer may have moments of anger even though they are a driven person, but advises others to stay in their own lane and avoid causing accidents.
Always trynna diagnose me
Learn ya own pain
The singer is tired of people trying to diagnose them and tells them to focus on their own pain and problems instead.
I got tears to water flowers
When it don't rain
I got demons
I got demons
The singer has the ability to be strong and resilient even in tough times, but acknowledges that they also have inner demons they struggle with.
But I got angels right beside me
I thought you should know
Despite the singer's demons, they also have angels in their life that support and guide them, and they want others to know about it.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Xavier Blake
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@gfarad3057
Only those who think different will LOVE this song, simply because the rest can't understand it....
@sboy1942
And they will never understand until they open their hearts with one love.
@CheikhTidianeNDAO
One love ❤️💕❤️💕 brother. Bless up
@henrybikundo7600
Nairobi kenya 🇰🇪 we deh!
@damienbarnes4834
Man, this song really hits different when you start to see the how the world is being run.
@kiffskb3108
At the moment I play this song constantly. Joseph Hill lives on forever!
@nicklomo9071
This guy is a great teacher and one of a kind. He never fails lyrically. U are legend for real
@the3besties936
Too right don't forget bob marley Rip to both legends 🙌
@kafelebandele1807
The more victimization is up on their back, they satisfy Jah for less.....!!! I still witness that even today...
@WordsOfMyTestimony
I love you Yah peoples all over de world❤
All de way from de South