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."
Spun
Flipsyde Lyrics
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But we always get it wrong
And it be the same old thing
And it be the same old song
Tryin' to fight to survive
Tryin' to fight for our lives
See
I'm only tryin' to live
But the day that it all should end
Holla back some more that be
Cause we'll all be born again
Maybe then we'll all be free
And the day that it all should stop
Is a day that will never come
Cause we gonna live forever
Spinnin' until we're spun
Here we go one more time
Here we go one more time
Now we Spinnin'
Yeah we spinnin'
Yeah we spinnin'
Now we spun
Here we go one more time
Here we go one more time
Now we Spinnin'
Yeah we spinnin'
Yeah we spinnin'
Now we spun
See we got nowhere to run
And we got no where to go
True love is all I need
And to never to be alone
So I take a sip and chill
While I take a dip in chew
Lookin' for a quick escape
But it all wears off too soon
All the girls they love to lie
Some girls I'll never trust
But it's all a compromise
Maybe I expect too much
Maybe if I close my eyes
Maybe then I'll finally see
Maybe then I'll finally die
Maybe I'll be finally free
Here we go one more time
Here we go one more time
Now we Spinnin'
Yeah we spinnin'
Yeah we spinnin'
Now we spun
Here we go one more time
Here we go one more time
Now we Spinnin'
Yeah we spinnin'
Yeah we spinnin'
Now we spun
My superstition got me wishin' for another life
And if I don't listen I ain't gonna make it through another night
And the pills 'n the caine and the drink and the drugs got me floating above
And the girls and cash the cars and the hash got me feelin' a rush
A thousand voices in my head I don't know right from wrong
I'm breakin' down holdin' on I'm livin' song to song
And Pipe you're my brother 'till the day that we die
I don't give a fuck who hears me cause I ain't gonna lie
So roll it up pour a cup drink it up smoke it up I don't give a fuck
We bout to blow this shit up
Here we go one more time
Here we go one more time
Now we Spinnin'
Yeah we spinnin'
Yeah we spinnin'
Now we spun
Here we go one more time
Here we go one more time
Now we Spinnin'
Yeah we spinnin'
Yeah we spinnin'
Now we spun
The song "Spun" by Flipsyde paints a dark picture of the constant struggle to survive and find love in a world full of lies and compromises. The lyrics describe the frustration of trying to get it right, only to end up getting it wrong again and again. The singer longs for true love and a sense of belonging, but finds himself turning to drugs and other vices to escape his problems. The chorus repeats the phrase "Here we go one more time, now we spinnin' yeah we spinnin', now we spun," emphasizing the cyclical nature of life's challenges and attempts to escape them.
The lyrics suggest a feeling of hopelessness and dependence on drugs and alcohol for temporary relief. The singer acknowledges his own superstitions and inability to distinguish right from wrong, but ultimately declares his loyalty to his friend ("Pipe, you're my brother 'till the day that we die"). The repeating chorus emphasizes the idea that life is a never-ending cycle of trying to survive, finding temporary respite in drugs and vices, only to repeat the cycle again.
Some possible interpretations of this song could include commentary on addiction, the struggle to find meaning and connection in a seemingly meaningless world, or the cyclical nature of life and its challenges. The dark and somewhat ambiguous lyrics leave room for various interpretations, making the song a poignant reflection on the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
See we gotta get it right
We're constantly trying to improve ourselves and our situations
But we always get it wrong
Despite our efforts, we often fall short and make mistakes
And it be the same old thing
We keep repeating the same behaviors and getting the same results
And it be the same old song
Our lives and struggles are like a never-ending melody
Tryin' to fight to survive
We're struggling to survive in a difficult world
Tryin' to fight for our lives
We're putting up a fight to stay alive and overcome obstacles
See
Listen up and pay attention
I'm only tryin' to live
I just want to live my life the best I can
I don't want to say goodbye
I'm not ready for it all to end
But the day that it all should end
Eventually, everything will come to an end
Holla back some more that be
We'll keep going even after death
Cause we'll all be born again
We'll be reincarnated or have a spiritual afterlife
Maybe then we'll all be free
Perhaps in the afterlife, we'll find the freedom we couldn't in life
And the day that it all should stop
The day when everything comes to an end
Is a day that will never come
We'll continue to spin and live on forever
Cause we gonna live forever
We'll never truly die, we'll always live on in some shape or form
Spinnin' until we're spun
Our lives will continue spinning until they come to an ultimate end
See we got nowhere to run
We're trapped and can't escape our lives or problems
And we got no where to go
We don't have a clear path or destination
True love is all I need
All I want in life is genuine love and companionship
And to never to be alone
I never want to feel lonely or isolated
So I take a sip and chill
I try to relax and unwind with a drink
While I take a dip in chew
While I chew on some tobacco or other substances
Lookin' for a quick escape
I'm trying to find a way to temporarily ignore or forget my problems
But it all wears off too soon
Unfortunately, these temporary escapes never last long enough
All the girls they love to lie
I've experienced deception and dishonesty from many women
Some girls I'll never trust
I'll never fully trust some of the women in my life
But it's all a compromise
All relationships involve give and take
Maybe I expect too much
Perhaps I have unrealistic expectations for relationships
Maybe if I close my eyes
Maybe if I ignore the problems, they'll disappear
Maybe then I'll finally see
Maybe I'll come to a realization or understanding
Maybe then I'll finally die
Maybe I'll find peace and acceptance when I die
Maybe I'll be finally free
Maybe in death, I'll be freed from the struggles of life
My superstition got me wishin' for another life
I believe in the afterlife and hope for a better existence
And if I don't listen I ain't gonna make it through another night
If I don't pay attention to my problems, I won't survive
And the pills 'n the caine and the drink and the drugs got me floating above
I'm using substances to escape reality and numb my pain
And the girls and cash the cars and the hash got me feelin' a rush
Material possessions and experiences give me temporary satisfaction
A thousand voices in my head I don't know right from wrong
I'm struggling with my inner demons and moral compass
I'm breakin' down holdin' on I'm livin' song to song
I'm struggling and barely holding on, living life one moment at a time
And Pipe you're my brother 'till the day that we die
Pipe is like a brother to me and we'll remain close until the end
I don't give a fuck who hears me cause I ain't gonna lie
I don't care who hears me because I'm speaking the truth
So roll it up pour a cup drink it up smoke it up I don't give a fuck
Let's enjoy and indulge in substances and experiences without worrying about the consequences
We bout to blow this shit up
We're going to live our lives to the fullest and create something amazing
Here we go one more time
We're starting another day or moment of our lives
Now we Spinnin'
We're caught up in the whirlwind of life
Yeah we spinnin'
We're constantly turning and changing
Now we spun
We've reached a point of exhaustion or completion, but we'll continue on spinning
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SCOTT HUMPHREY, TOMMY LEE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheWotsa
See we gotta get it right but we always get it wrong
And it be the same old thing and it be the same old song
Tryin' to fight to survive Tryin' to fight for our lives
See I'm only tryin' to live I don't wanna say goodbye
But the day that it all should end Holla back some more that be
Cause we'll all be born again
Maybe then we'll all be free and the day that it all should stop
Is a day that will never come Cause we gonna live forever
Spinnin' until we're spun
[Chorus]
Here we go one more time here we go one more time
Now we Spinnin' yeah we spinnin'
Yeah we spinnin' now we spun
Here we go one more time here we go one more time
Now we Spinnin' yeah we spinnin'
Yeah we spinnin' now we spun
[Verse 2]
See we got nowhere to run and we got no where to go
True love is all I need and to never to be alone
So I take a sip and chill while I take a dip and chew
Lookin' for a quick escape but it all wears off too soon
All the girls they love to lie some girls I'll never trust
But it's all a compromise maybe I expect too much
Maybe if I close my eyes maybe then I'll finally see
Maybe then I'll finally die maybe I'll be finally free
[Chorus]
Here we go one more time here we go one more time
Now we Spinnin yeah we spinnin'
Yeah we spinnin' now we spun
Here we go one more time here we go one more time
Now we Spinnin' yeah we spinnin'
Yeah we spinnin' now we spun
[Verse 3]
My superstition got me wishin' for another life and if I don't listen
I ain't gonna make it through another night and the pills 'n the caine and the drink and the drugs got me
floating above
And the girls and cash the cars and the hash got me feelin' a rush
A thousand voices in my head I don't know right from wrong
I'm breakin' down holdin' on I'm livin' song to song and Pipe you're my brother 'till the day that we die
I don't give a fuck who hears me cause
I ain't gonna lie so roll it up pour a cup drink it up smoke it up
I don't give a fuck we bout to blow this shit up
[Chorus]
Here we go one more time here we go one more time
Now we Spinnin' yeah we spinnin'
Yeah we spinnin' now we spun
Here we go one more time here we go one more time
Now we Spinnin' yeah we spinnin'
Yeah we spinnin' now we spun
@adityajejurkar
The most musical, talented, and underrated hip hop group of our time. Thank You for the quality music FLIPSYDE.
@theeemaven
i hate myself rn & am also absolutely CONFUSED because tonight is theee first time ive ever heard of them. WHAT THE ACTUAL F***? How embarrassing. Third song in. Imma be up all night.
@adityajejurkar
@@theeemaven Welcome to Flipsyde magic world. I bet it's gonna be a fun ride. Enjoy :-)
@theeemaven
@@adityajejurkar Awh thanks for the warm welcome! lol so...
i didnt sleep.
but im in such a good mood anyway.
my lil boy is also obsessed with them now, he's only 2 lol.
& i wrote two verses & a bridge during his nap today; I have been struggling through two straight weeks of writers block until today...
& this is all because of Flipsyde. 👏💯
@adityajejurkar
@@theeemaven Good luck🤞
@Queen-of-arts13
Right…. I saw them live in the uk and they blew my mind … mad stage presence …. Just amazing
@anmolsachdeva3728
One of the most underrated songs ever! ❤️
@AndreiErmakov
True
@mohitsoni6399
January 2024 , anyone listening to this dope song ?
@priyamathur2803
"my superstition got me wishin' for another life" was ringing in my head and now I'm here again after so many years playing this on loop! This song is pure gold!