Flynn Adam Atkins, like you don’t know.
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Flynn Adam Atkins, like you don’t know.
As one of the founding members of the highly renowned L.A. Symphony crew (currently on Gotee Records), and also as an accomplished solo artist and producer, Flynn stands out as one of the premier residents of Hip-Hop’s left coast.
With this latest solo effort, Dove award nominated Flynn offers the listener more of what the fans have come to expect from him over the years: intricate, neck jerkin’ beats, seasoned with just the right amount of honest, insightful and plainly innovative lyricism.
In Like Flynn is a heartfelt collection of songs that took shape over the course of life’s many ups and downs, trials and thorns. As Flynn puts it “This album has covered a time period where certain areas of my faith have been challenged, my career has been challenged… life has been a challenge. But it’s in these challenging times that I know who I am and what I believe… and hopefully that comes across in the music.”
In Like Flynn is impassioned and refined - an album that’s grown out of many dues being paid and life lessons being learned. On the journey of discipleship, it’s not unusual for us to be brought down low in order to be brought up high. It’s all about a deeper rooting in the truest joy, the kind that only comes from knowing Christ beyond our sometimes-difficult circumstances. When all’s said and done, Flynn is an artist and performer that takes to heart the words of the 37th Psalm: “Delight yourself in the LORD; and He will give you the desires of your heart”. This album is his unique invitation to the listener to meditate on that certainty.
With L.A. Symphony Flynn has shared stages all over the world with the likes of the Clipse, P.O.D., The Black Eyed Peas, Dilated Peoples, Jurassic 5, Talib Kweli, Xzibit, Public Enemy, EOMD, Pax 217, Stavesacre, The Visionaries, Murs, the Living Legends, Zion I, John Rueben, and KJ52.
As an emcee he’s worked with Prince Paul, Mario C (of Beastie Boys), The Black Eyed Peas (A&M), Fatlip (of The Pharcyde) Out of Eden (Gotee), L.A. Jay, Benny Cassette (Island/Def Jam), Mars Ill (Gotee), Pigeon John, Soup the Chemist, Blake Knight (ill harmonics), Royal Ruckus (flicker), Sharolok Poems, Joey the Jerk, Phonetic Composition, The Tunnel Rats (uprok), and Eternal Soul.
Flynn is also a prolific producer and songwriter having collaborated with The Grits, John Rueben, KJ52, DJ Maj, Rod Laver, Pigeon John, Soup the Chemist, Sharlok Poems, Joey the Jerk, CookBook & Uno Mas, Homestyle, Eternal Soul, Deux Process and Pax 217.
In addition, Flynn founded his own record label, Eartube Empire in 1996 under which he successfully released his first two albums Louder and Burntout, as well as L.A. Symphony’s highly sought-after marquee independent album “Composition No. 1”.
All of that to say, we know who’s in. And that’s just Flynn.
Dishes
Flynn Adam Lyrics
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been thinking of you too much today
too much today and the day before that
the day before that and the day before that
Ain't that something, it'd the darndest thing
the arrows been shot and I'm clipped at the wing
The cats got my tongue yet this caged bird sings
Songs so silly repeating your name
over and over I know you're gonna trip
Over and over I supressed it all
Over and over I start to call
I hang up and I just sit tight
I hang up and I think it just might
All go away but it still stays strong
So here I go y'all sing along
I do the dishes you know I love you
take out the trash you know I love you
Save you my kisses you know I love you
My loves like that love's like that
Inded indeed you got form and finesse
indeed indeed so fresh I'm blessed
trust you with my life and I never second guess
You got it going on I have to confess
I thought I'd let you know
I always think about you
Through the good and bad
So glad to be with you
Through the good and bad
Now it has to be me and you
I can't be pretending
this time we've been spending
Hasn't been waisted and I can't see it endin'
My main hope is that the feeling is mutual
Breakin' monotony of buisness as usual
So here I go - all out on a limb
So here I go - I'm walking the plank
So here I go - -don't let it end
and there you go needin' time to think
I do the dishes you know I love you
take out the trash you know I love you
Save you my kisses you know I love you
My loves like that love's like that
Hey! 6x
I do the dishes you know I love you
take out the trash you know I love you
Save you my kisses you know I love you
My loves like that love's like that
I do the dishes you know I love you
take out the trash you know I love you
Save you my kisses you know I love you
My loves like that love's like that
The song "Dishes" by Flynn Adam is a declaration of love and devotion to someone special in the singer's life. The repetition of "over and over" suggests that the singer can't stop thinking about this person, even though they're not physically together. The metaphor of doing dishes and taking out the trash implies that the singer is willing to do the mundane or unpleasant tasks to show their love, and their affection is not contingent on the other person doing something in return.
The lyrics also touch on insecurity and vulnerability, as the singer admits that "the cat's got my tongue" and they're afraid of confessing their feelings directly. Instead, they express their love through actions like doing the dishes and saving kisses. The final line, "my love's like that," emphasizes the simple, consistent, and reliable nature of the singer's affection.
Overall, "Dishes" is a straightforward and sincere love song that emphasizes actions over words, and commitment over passion.
Line by Line Meaning
okay okay here's what I gotta say
I need to express my thoughts
been thinking of you too much today
You've been occupying my mind all day
too much today and the day before that
This has been going on for more than one day
the day before that and the day before that
It's been going on for a while
Ain't that something, it's the darndest thing
It's surprising that I'm still feeling this way
the arrows been shot and I'm clipped at the wing
I've been struck by love
The cats got my tongue yet this caged bird sings
I'm struggling to express myself, but I'll try
Songs so silly repeating your name
I keep thinking about you and it feels foolish
Over and over the broken record skips
I can't stop thinking about you, even though it's repetitive
over and over I know you're gonna trip
I'm afraid of messing things up
Over and over I suppressed it all
I've been trying to keep these feelings hidden
Over and over I start to call
I keep wanting to reach out to you
I hang up and I just sit tight
I get nervous and avoid talking to you
I hang up and I think it just might
I consider that it might be best to let go
All go away, but it still stays strong
Despite my efforts to move on, my feelings remain
So here I go y'all sing along
I'm going to express myself now
I do the dishes you know I love you
I express my love through actions
take out the trash you know I love you
I do things for you because I care
Save you my kisses you know I love you
My love is shown in the small things
My loves like that love's like that
That's just how I express my love
Indeed indeed you got form and finesse
You're amazing, and I recognize that
indeed indeed so fresh I'm blessed
I feel lucky to have you in my life
trust you with my life and I never second guess
I have complete faith in you
You got it going on I have to confess
I find you attractive and awesome
I thought I'd let you know
I want to make my feelings clear
I always think about you
You're always on my mind
Through the good and bad
I'm there for you no matter what
So glad to be with you
I'm happy to have you in my life
Now it has to be me and you
I want to be with you
I can't be pretending
I can't keep hiding my true feelings
this time we've been spending
The time we've spent together means a lot to me
Hasn't been wasted and I can't see it ending
Our time together has been valuable and I don't want it to end
My main hope is that the feeling is mutual
I hope you feel the same way
Breakin' monotony of business as usual
You make my life more interesting
So here I go all out on a limb
I'm taking a risk by expressing my feelings
So here I go I'm walking the plank
I'm putting everything on the line for you
and there you go needing time to think
I understand if you need time to process everything
Contributed by Connor J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jason Sanders2
the views prove that real and true talent goes un-noticed
SapphirePanorama
Still a definite favorite song
yarboa
when I first heard this song I didn't like it, but the more I hear it the more I just love it. :) Now I'm so excited when it comes up on my playlist
nathancja
absolutely love the song man great work! keep it up.
Larry Williams
I had to kick it over here to get my daily dose of Flynn
Laura the Explorer
Love this song! Only wish I could buy it on iTunes:(
Debbie Schepers
My gosh!!! I love this. You got talent!!!!!
Jan Kozák
How can I live without this song till yet :D PERFECT SONG :)
pwnttothemax
i heard Dishes on RadioU in Columbus and my girlfriend and i can't get enough of it since. it's "our song" now
DanGlysack
this song is amazing!!!!! probly my favourite song now.