His dynamic sophomore effort, entitled Expressions (2012 A.U.), takes an extended detour in the direction of Parliament’s Mothership Connection. The funk is strong this time around – as is the soul music that brought tears to the eyes of Dudley’s and Madlib’s aunts and uncles back in the golden days. Dudley continues his plaintive, introspective soul-searching – as well as his trademark questions of the future for mankind.
As always, his search for goodness and truth is balanced by a robust and hilarious celebration of the good life – the booty life and the weed life. But expect even funkier dance-floor singles this time – and even more melodious arrangements from Madlib, who again handles all production duties.
Aside from Dudley Perkins' two releases on Stones Throw, he has continued to work for other labels under the name Declaime, as well as several collaborations with Georgia Anne Muldrow.
Sally
Dudley Perkins Lyrics
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The whole universe is off to explore
Founding through the fabric of space and time;
Lady you blew my mind.
Is this dream or is this reality?
Like waking up in the matrix; I'm no longer me.
You have control of my body; under control.
Had a strong hold;
Time holds in when I'm in; can't see where I end or begin.
Are you truely a friend?
Where did I go? Where have I been?
Mind blowing.
Now all knowing; growing. Come with in see the light; try to fight. I had to let go and give in.
Is this right? Pick and flight. My ego must come to an end.
As the grin turns into hysterical laughter;
What is my search? What am I after?
I just have to explore
I've just got to know more
Sally, please, open up the door.
Sally
Sally
Oh, what a rush
As you pull and push;
Got me higher than kush.
So sensitive to your every touch.
Out of the body is what I feel.
This has got to be real.
Flickering flames dance and amaze me.
Holding on to my sanity; am I going crazy?
God has got us in a remarkable trance.
Tripping like LSD, girl, you got me.
Walking through heaven; at the same time hell.
I call out and yell. (HELP!)
Like being in a dream, no one can hear me scream.
Am I breaking through all because of you?
What a ride.
Rest in pieces from the inside as my thoughts takes form.
My body is warm and sweaty.
A tear falls from my eye because I don't think I was ready.
It's way too heavy.
I can't stay.
I got to go.
Is it love or lust? I don't know.
It's getting dark.
Where did the glow go?
Stone cold to the pore of my being.
What in the world is this that I'm seeing?
Far beyond believing; this feels like the way I be leaving earth.
Please wake me from this dream it; it hurts.
My whole life flipping at the seams.
I pray to god and the heavens around me
We now live in a world of little or no love.
Hate surrounds me.
Sally I'm so still and I'm glad that you found me.
Sally
Sally
Sally
Sally
Ahhh.
In "Sally," Dudley Perkins sings about a transformative experience that takes him on a journey of self-discovery through the help of a woman named Sally. He begins by asking Sally to show him things he has never seen before, to explore the universe and explore the fabric of space and time. He is overwhelmed by the experience, contemplating whether it is a dream or reality, and feeling like he has lost control of his own body and soul as he is consumed by Sally's power. As he continues on this journey, he is forced to confront his own ego and surrender to the experience, ultimately breaking through to a new level of understanding and spiritual awakening.
These lyrics speak to the transformative power of love and self-discovery, and the ways in which we can transcend our own limitations through the help of others. Through Sally, Dudley Perkins is able to explore new parts of himself and the universe around him, ultimately coming out the other side with a deeper sense of understanding and purpose.
Overall, "Sally" is a deeply introspective and thought-provoking song that encourages listeners to embrace new experiences and push past their own limitations to achieve greater understanding and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Show me things I ain't ever seen before.
I'm ready to explore the unknown and experience new things.
The whole universe is off to explore
I'm ready to explore every inch of the universe.
Founding through the fabric of space and time;
Like traveling through a wormhole, I'm transcending through the fabrics of time and space.
Lady you blew my mind.
You've completely mesmerized me and shown me something unlike anything I've ever experienced before.
Is this dream or is this reality?
I can't believe what I'm experiencing and I'm questioning its reality.
Like waking up in the matrix; I'm no longer me.
This feels like a surreal experience and I feel like I'm not even myself anymore.
You have control of my body; under control.
You have complete control of me, physically and mentally.
You grab hold of my soul.
You're not only controlling my physical and mental state, but also my very essence and being.
Had a strong hold;
You had a powerful grip on me that I couldn't escape.
Time holds in when I'm in; can't see where I end or begin.
When I'm in your presence, time seems to stop and I lose all sense of myself.
Are you truly a friend?
I'm questioning your intentions and whether you have my best interests at heart.
Where did I go? Where have I been?
I'm lost in your world and I don't know how I got here or what's going on.
Mind blowing.
This experience is beyond anything I could have ever imagined or fathomed.
Now all knowing; growing. Come with in see the light; try to fight. I had to let go and give in.
I had to surrender to this experience and embrace it, even if it meant losing control of myself.
Is this right? Pick and flight. My ego must come to an end.
I'm questioning whether this experience is good for me and whether I should try to escape it. My ego is no longer a factor.
As the grin turns into hysterical laughter;
I'm no longer in control of my emotions and I'm laughing uncontrollably.
What is my search? What am I after?
I'm questioning the purpose of my existence and searching for answers.
I just have to explore
I have an insatiable desire to explore and discover new things.
I've just got to know more
I want to learn and experience more than I ever have before.
Sally, please, open up the door.
I'm calling out to Sally to show me even more of this incredible experience.
Oh, what a rush
This experience is an exhilarating rush of emotions and sensations.
As you pull and push;
Your influence over me is both gentle and powerful at the same time.
Got me higher than kush.
This experience is more intoxicating than any drug could ever be.
So sensitive to your every touch.
Every touch from you affects me deeply and I'm incredibly sensitive to it.
Out of the body is what I feel.
I feel like I'm transcending beyond my physical body and experiencing something much deeper.
This has got to be real.
Despite how incredible it feels, I know that this experience is completely real and tangible.
Flickering flames dance and amaze me.
The world around me is as vibrant and magical as a flame dance, captivating me entirely.
Holding on to my sanity; am I going crazy?
I'm trying to keep a grip on my sense of self, but this experience is so intense that I'm questioning my sanity.
God has got us in a remarkable trance.
This experience feels divinely inspired and beyond anything we could have ever imagined.
Tripping like LSD, girl, you got me.
This experience is as mind-altering as a powerful hallucinogen, and it's all because of Sally.
Walking through heaven; at the same time hell.
This experience is both euphoric and terrifying, like walking through both heaven and hell simultaneously.
I call out and yell. (HELP!)
Despite the incredible nature of this experience, a part of me wants to escape and is crying out for help.
Like being in a dream, no one can hear me scream.
This experience is like being trapped in a dream, where I'm powerless and no one can hear me.
Am I breaking through all because of you?
I'm wondering if this intense experience is helping me to break through my own limitations and barriers, thanks to Sally.
What a ride.
This experience has been an incredible, exhilarating journey.
Rest in pieces from the inside as my thoughts takes form.
My thoughts and emotions are completely shattered and breaking apart from this intense experience.
My body is warm and sweaty.
This experience is so intense that my physical body is reacting with heat and sweat.
A tear falls from my eye because I don't think I was ready.
The emotions brought up by this experience are so intense that they bring me to tears, and I wasn't quite prepared for it.
It's way too heavy.
This experience is overwhelmingly heavy and intense, more than I can handle.
I can't stay.
Despite the incredible nature of this experience, I know I can't stay in this state indefinitely.
I got to go.
I need to leave this experience and return to reality.
Is it love or lust? I don't know.
Despite the intensity and passion, I'm questioning whether my feelings are true love or just physical attraction.
It's getting dark.
This experience is fading away and the intense emotions are dissipating.
Where did the glow go?
The magical, otherworldly glow of this experience is fading away and everything is returning to normal.
Stone cold to the pore of my being.
I feel completely numb and cold to the deepest parts of myself after this experience.
What in the world is this that I'm seeing?
I'm still processing and trying to make sense of the incredible experience that I just went through.
Far beyond believing; this feels like the way I be leaving earth.
This experience transcends anything I ever believed possible and feels like a departure from reality.
Please wake me from this dream it; it hurts.
Despite the incredible nature of this experience, it's also painful and I want to return to reality.
My whole life flipping at the seams.
This intense experience has completely upended my life and changed me in ways that I could have never anticipated.
I pray to god and the heavens around me
This experience has brought me closer to my beliefs and I'm reaching out to a higher power for guidance and support.
We now live in a world of little or no love.
In a world where love seems to be in short supply, experiences like these feel even more powerful and transformative.
Hate surrounds me.
Despite the incredible nature of this experience, there's still a lot of hate and negativity in the world around me.
Sally I'm so still and I'm glad that you found me.
Despite the intensity and overwhelming nature of this experience, I'm grateful to have met Sally and gone through this journey with her.
Sally
A repeated callout to Sally throughout the song, highlighting her importance and power over the singer's experience.
Ahhh.
A final exhalation, a release from the intense emotions and sensations felt throughout the song.
Contributed by Aiden N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
John Martini
Great Bro! We need more of the clarity that you brought to this.
OhMyGodZilla
Salvia is the shit. Connecting your head other the roof... Nice video, nice track
alan power
how can this not be about salvia. even captures the feeling.
TheILLTechnics
I would have to say maybe the third time i actually smoked Salvia i listened to this song at a good friend of mine's house, that was quite an experience. probably the best "trip" i've ever had and most likely the last.
jackson aeon
Loving all the DMT art
PRIMUS1990
i had my salvia trip somewhere in september 2008, almost 10 years ago. and i think about it almost everyday. it fucked me that hard.
MsPeaceism
Mr. Perkins is out of this world....NICE
mrflood82
trzeba spróbować żeby mieć prawo wypowiedzieć się na temat 5 wymiaru w szałvii. reszta nie ma głosu
Albert NaturesSunshine
Sick shit!!!!
purplehazeblack
BADASS