In August 1974, David Sancious and Ernest Carter left the Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band and formed their own band David Sancious & Tone with Gerald Carboy (bass). At various times the band would feature Patti Scialfa, Gayle Moran (from Return To Forever and The Mahavishnu Orchestra), and future Santana vocalist Alex Ligertwood. Springsteen encouraged Sancious in his solo career and made sure music executives heard his demos, leading to a contract with Epic Records.
Tone's 1975 debut album Forest Of Feelings was produced by Billy Cobham. Sancious' work with Tone was a radical departure from the music he played with Springsteen; Tone explored progressive rock and instrumental jazz fusion and had more in common with Yes or early Genesis than Sancious' former boss.
Another album, Transformation: Speed Of Love, followed in 1976, and a third album, Dance Of The Age Of Enlightenment, was recorded. However a dispute between Epic and Sancious' new label, Arista Records, over ownership rights meant it was shelved. It would not be released until 2004. One more Tone album, True Stories, came out in 1978 but the band subsequently broke up.
Move On
David Sancious & Tone Lyrics
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Call me Handy Manny cause I'm wit the tools
Evicting niggas off of their block now make a move
We bring the bitches out so nigga what's the moves
Double round the back I'm about to make my move
Call me Handy Manny cause I'm wit the tools
Evicting niggas off of their block now make a move
We bring the bitches out so nigga what's the moves
What's the moves? What's the moves?
I been dragging hard since elementary school
I broke the rules, I hung wit ghouls
They made me act up so I had to act a fools
They call me two tone Benjamin
Tucked in the waistband
750's on my feet looking like a spaceman
Leaned like a kickstand
Mr. Took your bitch man
Nigga try and test me I play it cooler than a basement
Designer around the waist
Givenchy just a taste
You think you taking shit from me your weed must be laced
I'll pop out at you place (Boom Bow) Caught a case
These niggas think they foul, homicide don't leave a trace
Bad bitch from Reno
She hail from Puerto Rico
She quick to grab a stick on opps peeping through the peep hole
She pop it like she chino
You aint never seen a c note
Real ass nigga that's why they always loved El Niño
Double round the back I'm about to make my move
Call me Handy Manny cause I'm wit the tools
Evicting niggas off of their block now make a move
We bring the bitches out so nigga what's the moves
Double round the back I'm about to make my move
Call me Handy Manny cause I'm wit the tools
Evicting niggas off of their block now make a move
We bring the bitches out so nigga what's the moves
The lyrics of "Move On" by David Sancious & Tone talk about a person who is confident and ready to make their move. They are equipped with tools and are evicting people off their block, perhaps a metaphor for taking over a space or asserting dominance. The song focuses on the question, "What's the moves?" which could be interpreted as asking for approval or validation of their actions. The lyrics also touch on the singer's past and how they broke the rules and hung with the wrong crowd, but now they are standing on their own and make their own moves. The singer's persona is characterized by designer clothing such as Givenchy, and they are confident in their abilities to handle any situation.
Overall, the lyrics of "Move On" depict a person who is not afraid to take risks and make bold moves in order to achieve their goals. The use of slang and casual language adds to the persona of the singer, giving the impression of a confident and streetwise individual.
Line by Line Meaning
Double round the back I'm about to make my move
I'm making a strategic move, maneuvering twice to get the best outcome.
Call me Handy Manny cause I'm wit the tools
I'm prepared for whatever comes my way, just like the handyman character who always has a tool for the job.
Evicting niggas off of their block now make a move
I'm taking over this territory and anyone who opposes me needs to take action.
We bring the bitches out so nigga what's the moves
We're the ones bringing the party and the ladies, so what are you waiting for?
What's the moves? What's the moves?
What's the plan? What are we doing next?
I been dragging hard since elementary school
I've been working hard and striving for success since I was young.
I broke the rules, I hung wit ghouls
I didn't always follow the rules and sometimes hung around with the wrong crowd.
They made me act up so I had to act a fools
The people I was with influenced me to act out of character and do foolish things.
They call me two tone Benjamin
I have a distinct identity and people have given me a nickname based on my unique features or style.
Tucked in the waistband
I'm carrying a weapon for safety, hidden in my waistband.
750's on my feet looking like a spaceman
I'm wearing expensive sneakers that make me stand out and look like a futuristic astronaut.
Leaned like a kickstand
I'm leaning casually against something, like a bike on its kickstand.
Mr. Took your bitch man
I'm so attractive and charming that I can easily take someone's girlfriend away from them.
Nigga try and test me I play it cooler than a basement
If someone tries to challenge me or provoke me, I remain calm and collected like a cool basement.
Designer around the waist
I'm wearing a high-end belt around my waist as a status symbol.
Givenchy just a taste
I'm wearing a small amount of Givenchy clothing or accessories to showcase my luxury taste.
You think you taking shit from me your weed must be laced
If someone underestimates me or tries to rob me, they must be on drugs or delusional.
I'll pop out at your place (Boom Bow) Caught a case
If someone messes with me or my property, I won't hesitate to retaliate with violence and risk the legal consequences.
These niggas think they foul, homicide don't leave a trace
Some individuals believe they can act immorally and abusive without consequences, but in reality, violent acts often lead to deadly repercussions.
Bad bitch from Reno
I met a very attractive woman from Reno.
She hail from Puerto Rico
She is originally from Puerto Rico.
She quick to grab a stick on opps peeping through the peep hole
She is swift to grab a weapon when threatened or suspicious of someone outside, looking through the door's peephole.
She pop it like she chino
She dances seductively or provocatively, as if she were performing a Chinese dance.
You aint never seen a c note
You've never seen or possessed a hundred-dollar bill.
Real ass nigga that's why they always loved El Niño
I am an authentic and genuine person, which is why people always appreciated and admired me.
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Written by: Antonio Banks
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on Sound of Love
There’s a sound in the air, and you can see it everywhere that you go
Just a spark in the dark, to start the fire in the heart of your soul
You can hear it any place, the sound of every time and space ever known
Just a sound in your voice, that turns your freedom as a choice of the whole
It’s the sound of the powers above;
Feel the sound of love
There’s a voice in the wind, it says “The magic will begin to unfold” (Yes it will)
Just a sign of the time, to tell the secrets of the story untold
Talking to you all the time, you know it’s speaking with a mind of its own
Hear it happen from the start, and set the heart of everything you have known (Yes I know)
It’s the sound of the powers above;
Feel the sound of love
Sound of love
Sound of love
Sound of love
There’s a sound in the air, and you can feel it everywhere that you go, oh
Just a sign of the time, to tell the secrets of the story untold
There’s a voice in the wind, it says “The magic will begin to unfold”
Just a spark in the dark, to start the fire in the heart of your soul
It’s the sound of the powers above (feel the sound)
Sound of love
Sound of love
Spark from above, feel the sound of love (Sound of love)
It’s the (Sound of love)
You can feel (The sound of love)
Giving your heart in the air (Sound of love)
Sound of love
Sound of love
Sound of love
Sound of love
Sound of love