1) hip-hop
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1) hip-hop
2) post-punk
1) Governor started in Charles City, Virginia, when he graduated from high school. Governor, who plays the saxophone, trumpet and percussion, was accepted into the much-coveted Berklee College of Music, but he opted to form an R and B outfit a la Jodeci, named Case Closed. The group headed to New York City. Unsurprisingly, the group disbanded, and Governor went back to Virginia.
Governor returned to the Big Apple where he to nine-to-fiving and hustling. He eventually caught a break with indie cornerstone, Warlock Records, who via a production deal eventually released his debut, "Another State of Mind" (2000).
In 2002, Governor eventually landed himself in the company of the Trackmasters. By this time, Governor had altered his groove from the orthodox R and B delivery employed on his Warlock release, tapped into his hip-hop influences and came up with his current style. Governor recorded an amount of songs with the Trackmasters, most notably, the intoxicating "My Life," featuring 50 Cent-who was at the time also signed to the Trackmasters. In fact, Governor and 50 recorded about six songs together for a prospective album they tentatively named "Best of Both Worlds."
Not long after Governor and the Trackmasters decided to go their separate ways, he was introduced to his business partner "Haitian" Jacques Agnant and his cousin, producer Wyclef Jean. The two hit it off right away. Governor appeared on a Clef-produced song on Santana's "Shaman" (2002) and his "Preacher's Son" album (2003). Clef was indeed also responsible for Governor's signing to Atlantic Records. He walked Governor into music executive Craig Kallman's office, who signed him.
While completing the recording process for Atlantic, Governor received a call from Dr. Dre, who expressed his interest in producing six songs for Governor's major label debut. He flew to Los Angeles where he ended up recording over a dozen scorchers with Dre. Unfortunately the industry red tape got the better of the situation-Governor's work is, to this day, very unlikely to see the light of day.
Then he teamed up with Grand Hustle, the Atlanta-based label owned by Atlantic recording artist T.I. and his business partner Jason Geter, through a joint venture with Atlantic. "Grand Hustle gives me a direct connect to a million people," he says. He met with the former at the recommendation of Kallman, and the two immediately hit it off. Governor was confident their new alliance would help him bring his sound to lovers of both R and B and hip-hop alike.
Governor's debut for Grand Hustle/Atlantic Records, "Son of Pain," starts with the touching "Blood, Sweat and Tears."
Governor labels his musical blend "Soul Folk." "Folk music is about the story and the message," he says. "Soul music is about the feeling. R and B is so dead; I don't even want to consider myself R and B. Everybody wants to dance for massa. I don't dance, I boogie."
Governor wrote every song on his album. "Music is a vehicle for saying something," he says "It is an art. We already know what hustling's about... the street life. There's a whole other spectrum that our people don't talk about. Artists take their power for granted. At the end of the day, what you leave here when you go is more important than what you did."
He doesn't rely on hip-hop as a crutch for his vocal shortcomings. He is as proficient a singer. "I try to create timeless music but still incorporate some hint of the current era I'm in. Everybody that's young wants to be old, and everybody that's old wants to be young," says Governor. "I'd never go back though and listen to an O'Jays joint and try to switch the vibe from it and roll with it. That vibe is already in my blood. I was born with that."
Here We Go Again
Governor Lyrics
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Everytime we break up, its like we make up just to do it again
(Here we go again)
Tell me how I can prove to you, that your my closest friend
(Here we go again)
Everytime you pick up my phone, you starting sh-t again
(Here we go again)
I just wanna love you, don't wanna fight cause I can't win
[50 Cent]
Why would I wanna fight with you
Beefing with you is worthless
Cause I think God made you for me
We match together perfect
You're acting insecure
Why don't you think I would stay with you
Girl if its up to me I'll spend forever and a day with you
Engagement, ring ring, 10 carat bling bling
I be on that boss shit
I'll BB on that boss shit
Benz's, Porsches, Ferrari's, Roll's
I'll let you drive em all
So we can have a ball
[Chorus]
Everytime we break up, its like we make up just to do it again
(Here we go again)
Tell me how I can prove to you, that your my closest friend
(Here we go again)
Everytime you pick up my phone, you starting sh-t again
(Here we go again)
I just wanna love you, don't wanna fight cause I can't win
(here we go again)
[50 Cent - Verse 2]
And again, you don't hear me, when i talk to you
When bills come I pay the bills, I'm doing what I'm supposed to do
For Christs sake, give me a break
I shake the jake to get the cake
Thats why we straight I'm outta state
I'm putting food on our plate
The bickering make the love feel like hate
Your my soulmate, us being together is our fate
Leaving me would be a big mistake
Wrong move to make
Apart both of us would be in bad shape
[Chorus]
Your love compares to your love
Girl you take me higher
If you wanna fight me
Go head and fight me
Till you tire
I'm for you
You for me
In the end we gon see
You and me it's meant to be
But as of right now, here we go again
[Chorus]
The chorus of Governor's song "Here We Go Again" sets the scene for the relationship depicted in the song. Each time they break up, they end up making up again, only for the cycle to repeat. The singer expresses a desire to show the object of their affections that they are their closest friend, but the other person seems to constantly pick a fight with them. The singer states that they don't want to fight because they can't win, indicating that they feel powerless to stop the recurring fights. 50 Cent's verses speak to the bond that he shares with his partner, stating that he believes that God made them for each other and that he would stay with them forever if it were up to him. He expresses frustration at their constant bickering and emphasizes the financial support that he provides for the relationship. He declares that they are soulmates and that leaving each other would be a mistake.
Overall, the song's lyrics depict a tumultuous relationship where two people seem to be locked into a cycle of breaking up and getting back together, with one partner continually picking fights with the other. 50 Cent's verses hint at financial stability being a factor in their relationship, while the chorus emphasizes the singer's desire for love without conflict.
Line by Line Meaning
Everytime we break up, its like we make up just to do it again
Our relationship is stuck in a cycle of breaking up and reconciling.
Tell me how I can prove to you, that your my closest friend
I want to know how to convince you that we're more than just lovers, but also close friends.
Everytime you pick up my phone, you starting sh-t again
Your behavior is constantly causing conflict and drama whenever we communicate.
I just wanna love you, don't wanna fight cause I can't win
I don't want to fight with you anymore because it feels like a losing battle.
Why would I wanna fight with you
I don't see the point in fighting with you.
Beefing with you is worthless
Arguing with you doesn't achieve anything.
Cause I think God made you for me
I believe that we were meant to be together.
We match together perfect
We complement each other perfectly.
You're acting insecure
I sense that you're feeling unsure of our relationship.
Why don't you think I would stay with you
I want you to trust that I am committed to our relationship.
Girl if its up to me I'll spend forever and a day with you
I want to spend the rest of my life with you.
Engagement, ring ring, 10 carat bling bling
I want to propose to you with a 10 carat diamond ring.
I be on that boss shit
I am a boss and I take care of my responsibilities.
I'll BB on that boss shit
I'll continue to be responsible, even with my Blackberry phone (BB).
Benz's, Porsches, Ferrari's, Roll's
I have expensive cars that we can enjoy together.
I'll let you drive em all
I want you to enjoy the luxury of driving these cars too.
So we can have a ball
I want us to have fun together and enjoy the fruits of our labor.
And again, you don't hear me, when i talk to you
I feel like you're not listening to me when we communicate.
When bills come I pay the bills, I'm doing what I'm supposed to do
I am responsible for taking care of our financial obligations.
For Christs sake, give me a break
I'm asking for some understanding and compassion from you.
I shake the jake to get the cake
I work hard to earn money and provide for us.
Thats why we straight I'm outta state
I'm working out of town to make money for our future.
I'm putting food on our plate
I'm making sure that we have enough to eat and live comfortably.
The bickering make the love feel like hate
The constant arguing is causing our love to feel strained.
Your my soulmate, us being together is our fate
I believe that we are meant to be together as soulmates.
Leaving me would be a big mistake
I think it would be a mistake to end our relationship.
Wrong move to make
Breaking up with me would be a regrettable decision.
Apart both of us would be in bad shape
Our lives would be worse off if we weren't together.
Your love compares to your love
Your love is unmatched compared to anything else.
Girl you take me higher
You make me feel elated and joyful.
If you wanna fight me
If you want to argue with me,
Go head and fight me
You can go ahead and argue with me,
Till you tire
Until you get tired of fighting with me.
I'm for you
I'm on your side and I support you.
You for me
You are also on my side and support me.
In the end we gon see
Ultimately, time will reveal the true nature of our relationship.
You and me it's meant to be
I believe that we are meant to be together.
But as of right now, here we go again
But for now, we find ourselves repeating the same cycle of arguing and reconciling.
Contributed by Sadie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MoneyFame
This song i so under rated.. and this should have millions and millions of views.. I absolutely love this song !!!!!
@eliudamunime5492
indeed
@lidyavr5769
Exacto 👌
@Detonationn
This is really good music No autotune , no bullshit lyrics love it
@lidyavr5769
Yeah 😎
@cosignent9851
Grateful YouTube is taking me down memory lane tonight with these 50 cent tunes! Each one marks a moment in life! This is so underrated! If people actually listened and looked out for this man's music after he wasn't getting the support from Interscope, would realise he has another 20 + classics he's put out. Nobody can really beat 50 in a Versus. 🔥🐐
@jofferz1
This song deserves to win some serious music awards!lthis shows me that 50 is an all round music artist,not just a rapper!
@YoungWhiety
DAMN 50 I CANT LIVE WITHOUT YOUR SONGS MAN
@mhmzta
50 is so ahead of the times. This songs kicks ass!
@Hubert101010
Man I love this song. 50 Cent is the KING!