Popular in Japan for his Tribute to Jun series under his label, Digi Crates Records, that pays homage to the Japanese production legend Nujabes, Hus Kingpin is able to meld jazzy production with the gutter vocals. The international emcee and businessman returns to the US for his stateside Mello Music Group introduction The Cognac Tape hosted by and featuring legendary Hempstead emcee Roc Marciano along with Hus’ crew; Smoovth, Rozewood and Marvelous Mag aka Sonny South Beach, not to mention production from heavyweight production team Snowgoons and Khrysis. Get ready for his new album Sade but not before the new mixtape Richard Dumas: The Mixtape.
Winter
Hus KingPin Lyrics
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My love
Where were you when I needed you last winter?
My love (I′m trying to harness the temperatures)
Yeah
Bathing in gun showers
Shall we laugh last in sun flowers
I′m sorry, I missed winter
I was jumping out of helicopters, swimming the sky
She way flyin', she used to kiss my eyes
And tell me now, you know what love look like
The compliments are forever
I'll be back for that last dance, let you unmask the dragon
Go dig my flag out the ground, I′m back
This is plasmic traffic
How I used to come around, blow a hammer for your brother with shot guns
Fuck me up behind the field, laughing
But you pill-packed the brightest smile and sun fills blast
And these are moments I go home with
I′m sorry, I missed winter
Where were you when I needed you last winter? (Yeah)
My love
Where were you when I needed you last winter?
My love
The lyrics of Hus KingPin's song "Winter" touches on themes of nostalgia and regret as the singer reminisces on a past love that he failed to hold onto during the colder season. He asks the question "Where were you when I needed you last winter?" multiple times, emphasizing the pain of feeling alone and abandoned during a time when one typically seeks warmth and comfort.
The first verse describes an experience of being in a dangerous situation, bathing in "gun showers," which could represent a metaphorical battle or struggle. This is juxtaposed with the idea of laughing in sunflowers, which may represent a more peaceful and joyful moment. The singer then reflects on how things have changed since those experiences, specifically referencing summer rain and the arrival of a bus.
In the second verse, the singer apologizes for missing winter and not being there for his love. He describes performing daring feats such as jumping out of helicopters and swimming in the sky, but these seem to be empty accomplishments without the person he loves by his side. He also references how this person used to kiss his eyes and tell him what love looks like, indicating that this was a special and meaningful relationship. The final lines of the song suggest a hope of reuniting and being able to fully open up to each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Where were you when I needed you last winter?
Asking where the person was when he needed their support and love during a tough time in the past winter season.
My love
Addressing the person he is speaking to as his lover or significant other.
I’m trying to harness the temperatures
Possibly expressing the desire to use the winter weather and coldness to create or manifest something new and meaningful in his life.
Bathing in gun showers
Describing experiences with violence and danger in harsh, difficult situations.
Shall we laugh last in sun flowers
Questioning whether he and his lover will be able to find happiness and joy after difficult times, while referencing the metaphor of sunflowers blooming after a cold winter season.
’Nough changed, summer rain, that bus came
Reflecting on changes in life that have occurred since last winter, including a bus ride during the previous summer and possibly unpredictable weather patterns.
I’m sorry, I missed winter
Expressing regret for missing out on the experiences of winter, possibly due to being caught up in other events in life.
I was jumping out of helicopters, swimming the sky
Describing thrilling and dangerous experiences that he was involved in, including skydiving and doing something seemingly impossible.
She way flyin', she used to kiss my eyes
Remembering a past lover who would lift him up and make him feel loved and special.
And tell me now, you know what love look like
Asking his lover if she understands the true meaning of love, possibly hoping to reconnect and build a better relationship.
The compliments are forever
Saying that the kind words and validation received from his lover were valuable to him and will always be remembered.
I'll be back for that last dance, let you unmask the dragon
Promising to return to his lover and face his own inner demons, which may be represented by a metaphorical dragon.
Go dig my flag out the ground, I’m back
Asserting his presence and determination to stake his claim or achieve success after a difficult time away.
This is plasmic traffic
Describing a dynamic, fast-paced energy or environment in which he is operating.
How I used to come around, blow a hammer for your brother with shot guns
Recounting memories with his lover, possibly involving risky or criminal behavior on behalf of someone close to her.
Fuck me up behind the field, laughing
Describing a moment of reckless abandon or lust in a natural setting that was fun or enjoyable at the time.
But you pill-packed the brightest smile and sun fills blast
Acknowledging the happiness and positivity brought by his lover's presence and influence, even in difficult times.
Writer(s): Cory Atkins
Contributed by Savannah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.