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."
When It Was Good
Flipsyde Lyrics
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Just to say I love you baby
You would always treat me like a lady
Everyone was jealous of the way
We kept keeping on feelings were so strong
Always knew that I would occupy your mind
You could always find a little more time
Sitting there on my throne
Lately where's the feeling gone
[Chorus]
When it was good
We were sitting on top of the world
When it was good
No I never wanted nobody else
When it was right not like tonight
We were sitting on top of the world
When it was good
No we didn't have a cent to our name
When it was good
We were happy in the pouring rain
I wish it would would be that good
When we were sitting on top of the world
That picture of everything I ever dreamed
Now the picture's crashing down around on me
Calls are coming in and we're looking at our friends
Wondering who's it gonna be
It was so good once upon a time
It was a simple time, it was a good time
Now we got the perks and all the crème
And it's tearing us apart at the seams
But I remember
[Chorus]
When it was good
We were sitting on top of the world
When it was good
No I never wanted nobody else
When it was right not like tonight
We were sitting on top of the world
When it was good
No we didn't have a cent to our name
When it was good
We were happy in the pouring rain
I wish it would would be that good
When we were sitting on top of the world
Once upon a time it was real.
Once upon a time I was thrilled, to get yo call
Then I could get yo all
Then I could get your heart
Now ain't the same. Seem like now it's a game
Once was reckless but now it's tame
Once was real love and now it's fake
Who would've known this path we'd take
[Chorus]
When it was good
We were sitting on top of the world
When it was good
No I never wanted nobody else
When it was right not like tonight
We were sitting on top of the world
When it was good
No we didn't have a cent to our name
When it was good
We were happy in the pouring rain
I wish it would would be that good
When we were sitting on top of the world
The lyrics of Flipsyde's "When It Was Good" narrate the bittersweet remembrance of a once happy and passionate relationship that has now deteriorated into a mundane and lackluster one. The song starts with the singer reminiscing about how the relationship used to be, a time when the partner would call just to say "I love you" and treated the singer like a lady. Despite not having a lot of money, they felt happy and content, and their love was so strong that everyone around them was envious. However, as the verses progress, the singer notes that their relationship has now lost its spark. The passion and love they once had are gone, replaced by a sense of apathy and boredom. The chorus repeats the phrase "When it was good" as a poignant reminder to a long-gone era of happiness.
The song highlights the struggle of maintaining love and passion in a long-term relationship, reminding the audience that relationships require effort and commitment to thrive. It also touches on how success, money, and fame may bring perks and comfort but could potentially lead to the eventual downfall of a previously healthy relationship. In the end, the singer wishes to go back to the simplicity of their relationship, stating that they were "happy in the pouring rain" and fondly yearns for those days when they were "sitting on top of the world."
Line by Line Meaning
You used to call me
Back in the day, you made phone calls to me
Just to say I love you baby
Every time you called, you would say the three words that mean so much to me
You would always treat me like a lady
You treated me with so much respect and admiration
Everyone was jealous of the way
Those around us were envious of the love we shared
We kept keeping on feelings were so strong
Our feelings for each other were so intense, and we were strong enough to keep them alive
Always knew that I would occupy your mind
You never forgot about me, and I always knew you were thinking about me
You could always find a little more time
You always made time for me, even when you were busy
To show me I was number one
You proved to me that I was the most important thing in your life
Sitting there on my throne
I was feeling powerful and in control of the relationship
Lately where's the feeling gone
Recently, our love hasn't been as strong as it once was
When it was good
In the past, when our love was at its best
We were sitting on top of the world
We felt invincible, like nothing could bring us down
No I never wanted nobody else
I never considered being with anyone else because you were everything I wanted
When it was right not like tonight
Our love was strong and unwavering in the past, but tonight it feels different
No we didn't have a cent to our name
We were poor, but it didn't matter because we had each other
We were happy in the pouring rain
We found joy in the little things, even in bad weather
I wish it would would be that good
I long for the days when our love was at its peak
That picture of everything I ever dreamed
Our relationship was once perfect, and it was everything I ever wanted
Now the picture's crashing down around on me
Our relationship has fallen apart, and it feels like my dreams are shattering
Calls are coming in and we're looking at our friends
People are calling us, and we're unsure who to hang out with anymore
Wondering who's it gonna be
We're unsure who to trust and who's still on our side
It was so good once upon a time
Our love was once amazing
It was a simple time, it was a good time
Our relationship was easy and enjoyable
Now we got the perks and all the crème
Now that we have more resources, our love has become complicated
And it's tearing us apart at the seams
The complexities of our relationship are causing it to fall apart
Once upon a time it was real.
At one point in the past, our love was authentic and genuine
Once upon a time I was thrilled, to get yo call
When you called me, I used to be filled with excitement
Then I could get yo all
Our conversations used to be full of passion and love
Then I could get your heart
I had your love and affection
Now ain't the same. Seem like now it's a game
Our love is different now, and it feels like there are rules to follow
Once was reckless but now it's tame
Our love was once wild and free, but now it's restrained
Once was real love and now it's fake
Our love was once genuine, but now it feels artificial
Who would've known this path we'd take
We didn't know the future of our relationship, and we weren't prepared for this outcome
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KARA E. DIOGUARDI, MARTIN PETER HARRINGTON, ASHLEY FRANCIS HOWES, KASIA LIVINGSTON, JORGINHO FERREIRA
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@apoorvaandrews8839
Red One
Flipsyde
You used to call me
Just to say I love you baby
You would always treat me like a lady
Everyone was jealous of the way
We kept keeping on, feelings were so strong
Always knew that I would occupy your mind
You would always find a little more time
To show me I was number one
Put me there on my throne
Lately where's the feeling gone
When it was good
We were sitting on the top of the world
When it was good
No I never wanted nobody else
When it was right, not like tonight
We were sitting on top of the world
When it was good
No we didn't have a cent to our name
When it was good
We were happy in the pouring rain
I wish it would, would be that good
When we were sitting on top of the world
That picture of everything I ever dreamed
Now the picture's crashing down around me
Calls are coming in and we're looking at our friends
Wondering who's it gonna be
It was so good, once upon a time
It was a simple time, it was a good time
Now we got the perks and all the crème
And it's tearing us apart at the seams
But I remember
When it was good
We were sitting on the top of the world
When it was good
No I never wanted nobody else
When it was right, not like tonight
We were sitting on top of the world
When it was good
No we didn't have a cent to our name
When it was good
We were happy in the pouring rain
I wish it would, would be that good
When we were sitting on top of the world
Yeah
Once upon a time it was real
Once upon a time I was thrilled, to get yo call
Then I could get yo all
Then I could get your heart
Now ain't the same
Seem like now it's a game
Once was reckless, but now it's tame
Once was real love and now it's fake
Who would've known this path we'd take
Yeaahhhh
When it was good
We were sitting on the top of the world
When it was good
No I never wanted nobody else
When it was right, not like tonight
We were sitting on top of the world
When it was good
No we didn't have a cent to our name
When it was good
We were happy in the pouring rain
I wish it would, would be that good
When we were sitting on top of the world
When it was good
We were sitting on the top of the world
When it was good
No I never wanted nobody else
When it was right, not like tonight
We were sitting on top of the world
@andisvoldins9606
Better tell me, who is listening this 2024?!
@no_name9980
👌🏻
@jorisoorts3054
WHY ISNT THIS ON SPOTIFY!!!!
@niwandatangniwanda7759
Still hit 2024❤❤❤❤❤
@wiles3953
2024 here?
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@AndrejBiryukov
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@thekristy83
Back when music was good and had class :)
@sylvainh2o
I'm shocked that nobody ever ask radio to play this song. and their song Someday is gold!
@MisaloSloe
Music is still good 😂
@pajdawblis
Still listening to this in 2015 ^^