1) In 1992, an artist by name of Hope whose real name is David Hope appeared with a song called "Generations" with a follow up song in 1993 called "Tree Frog". Remixed by Hot Tracks in 1994 and appears Roadkill! 1.09 (1994) and Hot Tracks 15th Anniversary Edition 17 CD Set.
2) English pop group, formed in 1988 after The Visitors split up. Arguably more successful as they apart from releasing a flexi also cut a vinyl 7" for the now legendary German label A Turntable Friend. That single, called "Funny", came out in 1992.
3) The Los Angeles-based vocalist Hope song-cries with a humble, quiet-fire lucidity-- as autumnal as apple juice but as clear as the rain. Her voice, breathy and bittersweet, occasionally cracks Crow-esque, but is ultimately distinguished by an earthier, spiritual sheen that comes feathered in two shades of pain and survivor-guilt soulfulness. Any skepticism concerning Hope's sonic sorcery is purged once you lean into her sound's religion and let the lullabies wash over you like a promise. "The Rain Don't Last", Hope's new single, does just that. Insightful lyrics loom like some silent peninsula, over minimalist, acoustic-soul strumming. The mood here, while at first melancholic, soon shifts to... well...hopeful, as the recent Atlantic signee reminds us that while the sun may not always shine, it's best to just "let it go." Granted, the whole "chin up" theme has been touched before-- it's practically legal tender. Hope, however, manages to take the cliche and, in her breezy alto, make it sound like the blissful riddle to someone's math-encrypted void. Peace and piety seem only a mother's kiss away. [Will Dukes] A clear voice, a pure new sound, a petite musical messiahNo other name could be more fitting for the beautiful lady who has become something of a legend for music lovers everywhere. Whether its her gentle melodies that merge rock and soul, or sultry vocals over her acoustic guitar, her incomparable soothing voice says it all. Hope is like a breath of fresh air in step with the rhythms of life. Her harmony is so pure and her voice so sweet that it melts your soul. Hope is clearly a musical genius. When you hear her, expect musical boundaries to disappear. Her Debut CD -- Hope -- is soul-baring storytelling set to music at its best. Each song is a delicately crafted blend of lyrical imagery, sultry rhythms, pure vocals, and universal truths. As one of her adoring fans says: Hope is the searing voice of the collective imagination.Her subtle strength is her ability to capture the human experience and translate it into song.
To find out more about Hope visit: http://www.myspace.com/hearhope
4) A British girl group created by ITV1 talent show The X Factor in 2007. The group, consist of Charlie Mole , Emily Biggs, Leah Lauder, Phoebe Brown and Raquelle Gracie. They originally auditioned for The X Factor as soloists but failed to make it past bootcamp. Louis Walsh thought the girls would be good as a group thus Hope were greated. They were mentored by Simon Cowell on the show and came 5th place overall.
Since The X Factor Hope have signed a management deal with Solo Management, and have been performing at gigs all over the UK supporting Westlife and Boyzone on tour and also made an appearance on the Isle of Wight Festival 2008!
5) Hope are an exciting new Swedish band with members who have a strong pedigree in the rock music industry, and lead vocalist Henrik Thomsen has kept his best songs till now! Thomsen is the principal songwriter of the band and he certainly knows how to pen a song with plenty of melody. The structure is what you would expect from a Swedish rock band with a background such as theirs, and the sound just flows effortlessly. Strangely, in places they have a leaning towards early Bryan Adams (Reckless period) which is no bad thing and the addition of respected musician Jim Jidhead (solo, Alien) in the songwriting department especially makes “Bring down the Stars” a song to remember.
6) Canadian Punk Rock band under the name Hope.
7) A band from Lacrosse, Wisconsin that was active from 1970-1972. The line-up consisted of Jeff Cozy on vocals, drums and percussion, James Croegaert on vocals and keyboards, Wayne McKibbin on vocals and guitar, Boyd Sibley on vocals and keyboards and finally David Slug on vocals and bass. They released a 7" single titled "Greenhouse / Of Times You Can See"
8) Japanese grindcore. Active between late 90's to 2003(?). Released a 7" split with fellow Jap grinders Cunt 'N Bananaaz and a split tape with a band called "Gore" and some songs on various compilations
9) A White Nationalist rapper from Raleigh, NC. Also known as White Hope. Released the album "Hope for the Future" in 1995 on Rampage Records.
Perfect Gentleman
Hope Lyrics
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Yo, meet me at Suzy's Rendez-vous
For every Go-Go Bar
I'ma send this one out to the gentlemen's clubs
Magic City, New York dogs, Rolex
I be seeing y'all up in there late at night
I understand when your girl is stressing you out
(Crazy girls) Know what I'm saying?
They be doin' the same thing y'all be doin'
Turn up my symphony, man.
Turn up my symphony!
Drop a BEAT!)
Just 'cuz she dances go-go
It don't make her a ho, no
Maxine, put your dance shoes on
We going to the disco
We gonna eeeelope to Meeeexico
Called up my mama, said I'm in love with a stripper, yo
Ten grand, let me see you shake it like you got no
bones in your body and you was made to be a celebrity
Twenty grand, know it's a sin, but before me you show
me a little more skin it would fulfill my fantasy
Thirty grand, to the highest bidder but Chris Rock
said, 'There's no sex in the champaigne room'
Forty grand, looked into her eyes, I saw tears falling
down, type of tears that money couldn't buy
Just 'cuz she dances go-go
It don't make her a ho, no
Maxine, put your dance shoes on
We going to the disco
We gonna eeeelope to Meeeexico
Called up my mama, said I'm in love with a stripper, yo
Just 'cuz she dances go-go
It don't make her a ho, no
Maxine, put your dance shoes on
We going to the disco
We gonna eeeelope to Meeeexico
Called up my mama, said I'm in love with a stripper, yo
Excuse me, what is your name?
Uh, my name is Hope, yo
I was blessed with the body of the Goddesses
Have you any idea how hard this is?
I could flex in 25 positions
But I only work here to pay my tuition
Yo, tantalizing teaser
Table-top pleaser
Give me what I need a
Mastercard a Visa
Lap dance fantasy
Picture us on and on white canopy
Wyclef extended his hand to me
Like Billy D. said he's feelin me
Take me away from here, so far
Where they ride horses, no cars
No more stripping in bars
Me and you 'Clef, against the odds
Just 'cuz she dances go-go
It don't make her a ho, no
Maxine, put your dance shoes on
We going to the disco
We gonna eeeelope to Meeeexico
Called up my mama, said I'm in love with a stripper, yo
Just 'cuz she dances go-go
It don't make her a ho, no
Maxine, put your dance shoes on
We going to the disco
We gonna eeeelope to Meeeexico
Called up my mama, said I'm in love with a stripper, yo
(Yo a lot of y'all sitting with y'all girls
fronting like the budweiser commercial
Talking bout, 'IIIIIII, I don't be going to the strip joints'
You lying man! You'd be surprised who you see up in there man.
I got one question for you liars, man)
Shot callers, Wasn't you a preacher?
You calling her a hooker? He without sin cast the first stone.
I met her on the subway, she gave me that VIP card
And told me if I ever have problems,
Don't hesitate to come by, yeah, yeah, yeah
Just 'cuz she dances go-go
It don't make her a ho, no
Maxine, put your dance shoes on
We going to the disco
We gonna eeeelope to Meeeexico
Called up my mama, said I'm in love with a stripper, yo
Just 'cuz she dances go-go
It don't make her a ho, no
Maxine, put your dance shoes on
We going to the disco
We gonna eeeelope to Meeeexico
Called up my mama, said I'm in love with a stripper, yo
Call up my mama said I'm in love with a stripper yo!
(Yo baby, can I get another lap dance? I tell you I
got nothing but funny money, man. New York Dogs.)
The lyrics to Hope's song Perfect Gentleman are an interesting exploration of the stigma surrounding strip clubs and exotic dancing. The song opens with a callout to strip clubs and gentlemen's clubs, as the singer acknowledges the stress that men often face in their lives that may lead them to seek solace and entertainment in these venues. The lyrics realize the fact that many women who work in strip clubs often face judgment and devaluation from society simply because of their profession. The chorus of the song repeats the message that just because a woman dances go-go, it does not make her a ho.
The song also covers Hope's physical attraction towards one of the dancers, Maxine. The singer is willing to spend a significant amount of money to see Maxine dance, and even has a conversation with her regarding her aspirations and dreams. The song concludes with the singer professing his love towards Maxine and the desire to elope with her to Mexico.
Overall, Perfect Gentleman offers a unique perspective on the world of strip clubs and exotic dancing. It acknowledges the double standards that exist in society and attempts to counteract the judgment and devaluation that many dancers face. At the same time, the song recognizes the beauty and talent of these women and the attraction that they hold towards those who frequent these establishments.
Line by Line Meaning
Just 'cuz she dances go-go
It don't make her a ho, no
Hope wants to make it clear that women who dance in strip clubs are not automatically prostitutes
Maxine, put your dance shoes on
We going to the disco
We gonna eeeelope to Meeeexico
Called up my mama, said I'm in love with a stripper, yo
Despite the judgment that Hope and her fellow dancers face, she believes in empowering women and intends to elope with one such dancer to Mexico as proof of this belief
Ten grand, let me see you shake it like you got no
bones in your body and you was made to be a celebrity
Hope understands that the strip club industry commonly objectifies women on the stage, treating them like objects instead of fully realized human beings
Twenty grand, know it's a sin, but before me you show
me a little more skin it would fulfill my fantasy
Hope recognizes that many patrons of strip clubs come to fulfill their own sexual fantasies based on the dancers' appearances
Thirty grand, to the highest bidder but Chris Rock
said, 'There's no sex in the champaigne room'
There is an unspoken code in strip clubs, but some patrons still try to bribe the dancers for sexual favors
Forty grand, looked into her eyes, I saw tears falling
down, type of tears that money couldn't buy
Despite the financial offers some dancers receive, Hope acknowledges that many women strip out of necessity rather than choice
I was blessed with the body of the Goddesses
Have you any idea how hard this is?
I could flex in 25 positions
But I only work here to pay my tuition
Hope recognizes that her natural appearance sets her apart but still has to work in the strip club to pay for her education
Yo baby, can I get another lap dance? I tell you I
got nothing but funny money, man. New York Dogs.
The song finishes by addressing the patrons who lie about not going to strip clubs and about their financial situations. Hope acknowledges that she understands what goes on and that things are not always what they appear on the surface
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JERRY DUPLESSIS, HOPE HARRIS, WYCLEF JEAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Finch67835
It's 9th January 2024 and this track just popped up in my head still one of the best tracks thanks Wyclef 🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲 much love
@zoimunc
2 am 22nd Jan 2024 this popped into my head. Had to find it before I slept 😆 xxxx
@theredzfamily
27th jan here@@zoimunc
@thebatman5892
A great tune 😊
@Fatboybino631
@@zoimuncsame mood right now amd its 3ham lol
@joeyrusso6944
Same, but it’s February 9th, 2024. 👊 🙌 🔥
@ollieevans7284
Let’s be honest... YouTube didn’t recommend you this; you came searching for this in 2020 cos you’re a legend.
@katewilkinson2825
Well Said 👌
@valeryobanda4280
I confess
@ac7488
Best comment here!