Steve Knight - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
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Steve Knight - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Dave Lopez - Electric and Acoustic Guitar
Flipsyde's music is an unconventional, yet harmonious mix of styles. The top and bottom of their innovative sound is straight-up Hip Hop while the middle punches with Rock. These parts are made whole through Piper's consummate MC skills and stinging rhymes, Steve Knight's emotive voice & adhesive melodies plus Dave Lopez' inspired Latin-flavored flourishes of blazing guitar.
Of course ... Flipsyde is a natural amalgam in a post-modern world where cultures, beliefs and music collide like wrecking balls but, at once, coexist, interlace and augment our everyday human experience.
At first, the backgrounds and influences of the three members that make up Flipsyde appear disparate, but, upon closer inspection, their common thread of passion, politics and commitment to music becomes evident.
Piper is a razor-sharp MC from the streets of Oakland, California whose distant childhood memories of an intermittent father from Brazil opened a window of curiosity to the Portuguese language and the bigger world outside. He weaves both interests liberally with a wicked flow to form precise rhymes. Focused and resolutely opinionated about the political landscape of our times, Piper can shift effortlessly between dazzling bravado and indictment of national and international policy.
Steve Knight's grainy vocals betray the gravely road he's tracked from his spiritual roots of Alabama to a tour of duty in the U.S. Coast Guard and through a self-described "chemical" journey from which he emerged more driven and committed to pursue his love of music in the Oakland scene.
A loyal disciple of the Bay Area music community, Dave Lopez originally immigrated to the U.S. from Chile where he was born and raised until his early adolescence. He carried with him - and has always harbored - a passion for the rhythms of South America and the melodic cadences of Chile's bold and deep-rooted musical traditions.
When asked to describe Flipsyde's unique sound, Piper offers the following analogy: "Our music is like water, it has no form but can cover you ... or morph into anything."
Piper and Knight were originally signed to the same Bay Area indie label where they had each been working on separate projects. They often helped one another by trading rhymes or guitar parts on each other's tracks. But, it wasn't until 2003, in Oakland's Soundwave Rehearsal Studios, that Dave - working there at the time - happened to cross the pair's path.
"Steve barged into me," remembers Lopez of their initial meeting, "and it really irked me. But then he started to play 'Someday' and I was in awe. I thought right away that I might have something to contribute to it and we've been jamming ever since that day."
In addition to serendipitous timing, Piper, Knight and Lopez also share a common dedication to unity and political awareness. This message comes across loud and clear in Flipsyde's lyrics.
"It doesn't matter where you come from, how rich or poor you are or what your religion is," says Knight. "You can break down the walls and communicate. You can gain strength from these things and come together."
Flipsyde's debut album on Cherrytree/Interscope Records is aptly titled "We the People." As Piper explains "It's 'We the People ... of the world;' a new declaration of independence without political boundaries. Our music promotes unity, peace and the empowerment of people." Lopez adds with a confident smile: "Our music is a big mess of love."
Flipsyde
Flipsyde Lyrics
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First thing I'm gonna do is fall on my knees and pray
We all eyewitnesses to some pain and suffering
Emptyin' our souls to sin to keep on struggling
All these fine materials fancy clothes and gold
Ain't gonna keep me happy forever so I just don't know
Have I reached the point of peace to keep that happiness alive
Only God can change this bad feeling inside
I'm gonna see you on the Flipsyde
I'm gonna see you on the Flipsyde
And it don't matter if it's right or it's wrong
As long as it is and it's all good and we're gonna get grown
And everyday we face a battle inside
But it don't matter if we win or lose we all gonna die yeah
Push comes to shove
Step with weapons and mean mugs
The worlds at war
No discussion just draw your sword
What happened to peace
All the angels are now deceased
They fell to the beast
They was murdered for trying to teach
Lessons we learnin'
A' have us burnin'
We failed to listen to the opposition
And that's why we twisted with terrorism
Ain't no repentin'
Steady takin' but never givin'
So cold that I'm shiverin'
Frozen hoping that I keep on living
I'm lost in the system
Cut and bleedin' but bustin' back
And stay on attack
Spittin' wickedly kickin' facts
I'm strikin' my match
Light a fire inside ya mind
You with me Grab ya sword and let's ride
And I'll see you on the Flipsyde
I'm gonna see you on the Flipsyde
And it don't matter if it's right or it's wrong
As long as it is and it's all good and we're gonna get grown
And everyday we face a battle inside
But it don't matter if we win or lose we all gonna die yeah
Got this I got this feelin'
Got this I got this feelin'
Got this I got this feelin'
I'm feelin' this sunshine everyday
So why don't you come home baby
And everybody tryin to battle each other getting smothered
It ain't worth it thirstin' for the blood of your brother
To be the first with no other life is lonely and undercover
Slow it down for a minute c'mon stop and wonder
Your skin ain't the only skin
Blood ain't the only blood
Dreams ain't the only dreams
This world makes me want to scream
Life on the other side is day and night loose and tight
Hot and cold thunderin' and lightening least that's what I'm told
Gotta flip it and change it and rearrange it
My brain is tangled with strugglin' with labels they always try to name ya
On that on that on that Flipsyde
I'm gonna see you on the Flipsyde
And it don't matter if it's right or it's wrong
As long as it is and it's all good and we're gonna get grown
And everyday we face a battle inside
But it don't matter if we win or lose we all gonna die yeah
I'm gonna see you on the Flipsyde
The game don't stop your soul is eternal baby
I'm gonna see you on the Flipsyde
Ain't no beginnin' and there damn sure ain't no endin'
I'm gonna see you on the Flipsyde
This side ain't right I know we'll meet up again
I'm gonna see you on the Flipsyde
All my family and friends all my partners and all of my kin
I'm gonna see you on the Flipsyde
G-live, Marcus, Hallen and all of my home boyz
I'm gonna see you on the Flipsyde
Everybody who didn't make it to see their little home boy blow
I'm gonna see you on the Flipsyde
Live yo life live yo life
I'm gonna see you on the Flipsyde
The song "Flipsyde" by Flipsyde is a reflective and introspective track about the struggle of life and the search for happiness and peace. The lyrics dive into the idea that material possessions are not the key to happiness, but rather finding inner peace and contentment is the true goal. The opening line, "Thank God I woke up just another damn day. First thing I'm gonna do is fall on my knees and pray" sets the tone for the song and emphasizes the importance of faith and spirituality in finding that inner peace.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of struggle and conflict, both internally and externally. The lyrics mention pain and suffering, battle inside, and the world being at war. Nevertheless, the chorus reminds us that no matter what happens, whether we win or lose, we are all going to die someday. This sense of mortality adds an urgent and important reminder for listeners to cherish the moments, appreciate the people around them, and to live life to the fullest.
Overall, the song is filled with powerful and thought-provoking messages about the human experience. It encourages listeners to look beyond material possessions and to strive for inner peace, while also recognizing the harsh realities of life and the importance of cherishing the moments we have with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Thank God I woke up just another damn day
Expressing gratitude for another day of life
First thing I'm gonna do is fall on my knees and pray
Starting the day with prayer
We all eyewitnesses to some pain and suffering
Acknowledging the existence of pain and suffering around us
Emptyin' our souls to sin to keep on struggling
Compromising our values to cope with challenges
All these fine materials fancy clothes and gold
Recognizing the temporary nature of material possessions
Ain't gonna keep me happy forever so I just don't know
Material possessions are not the ultimate source of happiness
Have I reached the point of peace to keep that happiness alive
Questioning whether inner peace can sustain happiness
Only God can change this bad feeling inside
Believing that God has the power to heal emotional pain
I'm gonna live and I die smile and I cry happens today hey
Accepting the unpredictable nature of life's ups and downs
I'm gonna see you on the Flipsyde
Referring to a positive afterlife experience
And it don't matter if it's right or it's wrong
What happens in the afterlife is beyond our control
As long as it is and it's all good and we're gonna get grown
The afterlife experience will involve growth and positivity
And everyday we face a battle inside
Acknowledging the internal struggles we all experience
But it don't matter if we win or lose we all gonna die yeah
Regardless of how we handle our internal battles, death is inevitable
Push comes to shove
When faced with adversity
Step with weapons and mean mugs
Responding with aggression and hostility
The worlds at war
The state of conflict in the world
No discussion just draw your sword
Advocating for violent solutions to problems
What happened to peace
Questioning the lack of peace in the world
All the angels are now deceased
An expression of loss and despair
They fell to the beast
Referring to evil or negative forces
They was murdered for trying to teach
Highlighting the struggle of those who work for peace
Lessons we learnin'
Reflecting on what we can learn from these experiences
A' have us burnin'
Stressing the personal toll of these experiences
We failed to listen to the opposition
Acknowledging the need for better communication and understanding
And that's why we twisted with terrorism
Attributing terror to a lack of understanding and communication
Ain't no repentin'
A sense of hopelessness and despair
Steady takin' but never givin'
A statement on greed and selfishness
So cold that I'm shiverin'
Feeling isolated and alone
Frozen hoping that I keep on living
Desiring to keep living despite challenges
I'm lost in the system
Feeling trapped in societal structures
Cut and bleedin' but bustin' back
Fighting against oppression and injustice
And stay on attack
Advocating for a proactive approach to fighting for justice
Spittin' wickedly kickin' facts
Using music and words to express truth and frustration
I'm strikin' my match
Taking action and initiating change
Light a fire inside ya mind
Encouraging self-reflection and transformation
You with me Grab ya sword and let's ride
Inviting others to join in the struggle for justice
The game don't stop your soul is eternal baby
Acknowledging the continuity of the human soul beyond death
Ain't no beginnin' and there damn sure ain't no endin'
Expressing the infinite nature of existence
This side ain't right I know we'll meet up again
Expressing hope for a better afterlife experience
All my family and friends all my partners and all of my kin
Including loved ones in the afterlife experience
Everybody who didn't make it to see their little home boy blow
Honoring those who have passed away before experiencing life's successes
Live yo life live yo life
Encouraging listeners to live their lives fully
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVE LOPEZ, JINHO HAKIM FERREIRA, STEPHEN ALTON SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hopongnaga
Anyone listening to this Gold in 2023?
@anurini7571
Here in 2023..still the same vibe like I first heard this song
@coltonganser5694
2020! And still 100 percent still true, we all going to die but we still battle the inside
@jdubbvenom9926
Fr dude, we gotta overpower this dumb virus
@bapschristian
Who is here in 2k19 august.... Cheers ,👌☝️👍👍👍
@traoreradji6798
In 2020
@kevinmarkovich9703
"Your skin ain't the only skin, blood ain't the only blood, dreams ain't the only dreams. This world make me want to scream."
@tobymccroby269
2017, and still a damn good song! <3
@rohitf1
its 2020 and still amazing
@RIGSVIIVII
To think I discovered this song on Xbox live back in Nov 09... Man, how time flies by...