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“It’s rare today to find someone who gives R&B classical justification, but the outspoken “rebirth” of Los Angeles vocalist Gene Noble… puts soul back in the palm of our hands.” – EARMILK
The not so quiet ramblings of an artist on the rise continue to intensify. At the center of the quake is new artist, Gene Noble. Putting it mildly, his vocal ability is relentless, powerful and emotional. “Life Music” is how Noble describes his music, “It’s the stuff that expresses the feelings, emotions and words in a way that we want to say but often times can’t.”
Noble’s life began in Manhattan, Kansas. As a young army brat, he traveled the world to wherever his father was stationed. At the age of four while living in Germany, his father lost his life saving the life of another man. His father’s name was Gene. The remainder of Noble’s childhood was spent in Long Island, New York with his mother and brother. The memories of his father became more and more distant.
Music became Noble’s sanctuary. He started playing piano at the age of 5 and wrote poetry before he ever sang. Noble soon gained an early love of jazz, gospel and legendary artist Prince. In school is where his love of rock, pop, and country came into play. His babysitter eventually introduced him to hip hop. After watching R&B artist D’Angelo perform on his Voodoo tour, Noble realized that he wanted to be an artist.
Over time Noble began to realize that he knew very little about his father Gene. In 2012, he realized that he had lived longer than his father had. It all hit him when a close friend was killed, leaving a young daughter behind. The loss was devastating. As he’d done in the past, Noble returned to his sanctuary, his music… the one place he could freely express his emotions and create his new EP, Rebirth of Gene.
Rebirth of Gene includes a song entitled “Vices”. Noble calls it, “An honest moment depicting a place I was in just after losing my friend and going through a break up, all at the same time.” Raw emotion spills from “All I Give a Fuck About”, a song Noble free styled while thinking of his ex. While he continued to work on making the relationship work he wrote “Twilight”. “I was really trying but we were just total opposites. The beat reminds me of New York”, he recalls. Noble’s entire project was written during the course of moving from New York to Los Angeles. For him it represents self-reflection. He calls “Wherever You Are”, out of all of the songs he’s ever written, his favorite, “It marks my first collaboration with black violins and is my most raw vulnerable vocal.”
Noble’s highly anticipated EP Rebirth of Gene is a convergence of both emotional depth and Noble’s creative mind. It revisits love lost and love found while offering a mindful recognition of the state of the world around us. Noble’s Rebirth of Gene represents all that is vulnerable, intimate, superbly tangible and melodic. It’s the kind of music Noble fell in love with. It’s the same sanctuary he created as a child when he lost his father Gene. It’s the same sanctuary that helped him save himself in order to give us Gene Noble and the Rebirth of Gene.
Affirmation
Gene Noble Lyrics
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Stop listening to every single doubt up in your head
Lemme interrupt these conversations
That make my sunshine feel some way
And I think you're incredible, and you know my taste
So, watch how you speak about mine
Watch how you speak about mine
And you don′t take your side enough
Watch how you speak about mine
Watch how you speak about mine
Cuz I take it personal
And really it's hurting us both
Watch how you speak about mine
Dwelling in scenarios
Things that's outta your control
Sometimes I wanna shake you
Til you see yourself like I do
I wanna give back some of what you put into the world
But nothing on the outside is louder than your words
So, watch how you speak about mine
Watch how you speak about mine
The world is already unkind enough
And you don′t take your side enough
Watch how you speak about mine
Watch how you speak about mine
Cuz I take it personal
And really it′s hurting us both
Watch how you speak about mine
Watch how you speak about my baby...
Ooh...
Oh, Baby Baby Baby, Baby Baby baby
Self-love
Love yourself, love
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The lyrics of Gene Noble's song "Affirmation" revolve around the theme of self-love and how we often let the negative voices in our head overpower the positive ones. The verses urge the listener to stop listening to every single doubt in their head and interrupt the negative self-talk that makes it difficult for them to see themselves in a positive light. The singer emphasizes how incredible the listener is and reminds them of his taste. He asks the listener to watch how they speak about mine, as the world is already unkind enough, and they don't take their side enough. The repetition of "Watch how you speak about mine" throughout the chorus highlights the importance of self-love and how words can have a powerful impact on one's self-esteem.
The lyrics also touch on the negative impact of dwelling on things out of one's control and how it's essential to see oneself in a positive light and speak positively about themselves. The singer wishes to shake the listener until they see themselves as he does, and he wants to give back some of the positivity they put into the world. However, nothing on the outside is louder than one's words, and he implores the listener to watch how they speak about themselves.
In conclusion, "Affirmation" is a powerful reminder to love oneself and speak kindly to oneself. We often let negative self-talk overcome our thoughts, but it's crucial to interrupt these conversations and affirm oneself positively.
Line by Line Meaning
You're doing it again
Stop falling into the cycle of negative thoughts and self-doubt.
Stop listening to every single doubt up in your head
Don't give those negative thoughts and self-doubts inside your head more power than they deserve.
Lemme interrupt these conversations
I want to have a conversation with you and break the cycle of negativity.
That make my sunshine feel some way
Your negative self-talk is affecting my happiness and well-being.
And I think you're incredible, and you know my taste
I truly believe in you and your abilities, and you should too.
So, watch how you speak about mine
Be mindful of the words you use when talking about me, or anyone else.
The world is already unkind enough
There's enough negativity in the world, don't add to it.
And you don't take your side enough
You need to stand up for yourself more and recognize your own worth.
Cuz I take it personal
The way you talk about me affects me deeply.
And really it's hurting us both
Your negative self-talk is harming both of us.
Dwelling in scenarios
You're focusing too much on hypothetical situations and things beyond your control.
Things that's outta your control
There's no point in worrying about things you can't change.
Sometimes I wanna shake you
I want to help you snap out of this cycle of negativity and self-doubt.
Til you see yourself like I do
I want you to recognize your own worth and potential the way I see it.
I wanna give back some of what you put into the world
I want to give you the love and positivity that you deserve.
But nothing on the outside is louder than your words
Your own negative self-talk is more harmful to you than anyone or anything else.
Watch how you speak about my baby...
Be especially careful with your words when talking about my child.
Self-love
Take care of yourself and learn to love and appreciate who you are.
Love yourself, love
Remember that self-love is important and necessary in order to truly love others.
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Ad lib sounds that do not carry any specific meaning.
Writer(s): J. Roston Iii, James Easton Brooks
Contributed by Skyler A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.