J. Pinder has accomplished an extraordinary amount for such a young artist. He has worked with the cream of Seattle hip hop (Jake One, Vitamin D, Kuddie Fresh), completed a national tours with Black Milk, Talib Kweli and Slum Village, worked with characters such as Guilty Simpson, had his recent video, Never No, in rotation on MTVu and had his most recent video, No Fault of Mine, premiere on XXL.. Pinder has made guest appearances on releases by Rhymesayers, Grammy Award winning, multi-platinum producer, Focus, and has been written up by both local press and heavy hitters such as XXL, URB and Okay Player. His track “Upside Down” was recently featured on "A Mother's Revenge" episode of ABC's new crime drama, Final Witness. That’s so far... and he’s twenty three years old.
Such a fine resume alone would be astounding but J. Pinder has something else - something that eclipses these worldly accomplishments. J. Pinder's delivery, presence, and style suggest an understanding of the musical forms, of hip hop and beyond, that far exceeds his years on earth. His charismatic confidence and ability to tell complex stories in a poetic manner - but without mincing words and overwhelming the listener - intimate an artist that is well rounded, well listened, well versed and mature. His wide range of content, from the boisterous to the solemn, is always interwoven with his own very particular voice of strength and quiet grace. In a word J. Pinder is unique.
Now with the vinyl release of CARELESS and the Careless Redux mixtape by DJ Skee J. finds himself on a precipice. And if his presence in his music says anything about his character, J. will balance himself in this new experience with maturity, strength and grace.
Careless
J. Pinder Lyrics
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You've fly through my head like wine
You've wrecked the life of a many poor girl
And you nearly spoiled this life of mine
Love, oh love, oh careless love
In your clutches of desire
You've made me break a many true vow
Love, oh love, oh careless love
All my happiness bereft
You've filled my heart with weary old blues
Now I'm walkin', talkin' to myself
Love, oh love, oh careless love
Trusted you now, it's too late
You've made me throw my old friend down
That's why I sing this song of hate
Love, oh love, oh careless love
Night and day, I weep and moan
You brought the wrong man into this life of mine
For my sins, till judgment I'll atone
The lyrics to J. Pinder's song "Careless" express the complex and destructive nature of love. The singer personifies love as a careless force that has wreaked havoc on their life and the lives of others. The repetition of the phrase "Love, oh love, oh careless love" emphasizes the overwhelming presence and influence of love.
The first verse suggests that love has intoxicated the singer, comparing its effect to wine. However, this intoxication has resulted in a cascade of negative consequences, ruining the lives of many, including the singer's own. The second verse reveals that love has led the singer to break promises and commitments, igniting their soul with desire. It's a conflicting experience, as love sparks both passion and the breaking of virtuous vows.
As the song progresses, the singer describes how love has stripped away their happiness, replacing it with weariness and sadness. They feel alone and isolated, reduced to talking to themselves as they navigate the aftermath of love's destructive power. The singer also expresses regret for trusting love, realizing too late the harm it has caused. Love has even driven them to betray a loyal friend, leading to feelings of resentment and the need to express their disdain through this song.
Line by Line Meaning
Love, oh love, oh careless love
Love, a powerful force that lacks caution and consideration
You've fly through my head like wine
You've intoxicated my thoughts and emotions
You've wrecked the life of a many poor girl
You've destroyed the happiness of numerous innocent women
And you nearly spoiled this life of mine
And you almost ruined my own existence
In your clutches of desire
Under the grip of your intense longing
You've made me break a many true vow
You've caused me to betray several genuine promises
Then you set my very soul on fire
Igniting my soul with an overwhelming intensity
All my happiness bereft
Taking away all my joy and leaving me empty
You've filled my heart with weary old blues
You've overwhelmed my heart with a deep, melancholic sadness
Now I'm walkin', talkin' to myself
Now I wander alone, engaging in inner conversations
Trusted you now, it's too late
I placed my trust in you, but now the damage is irreversible
You've made me throw my old friend down
You've compelled me to abandon a dear companion
That's why I sing this song of hate
That's why I express my deep resentment through this song
Night and day, I weep and moan
I constantly cry and lament both day and night
You brought the wrong man into this life of mine
You introduced an unsuitable person into my existence
For my sins, till judgment I'll atone
To pay for my wrongdoings, I'll seek forgiveness until the day of judgment
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANGELO BADALAMENTI, JOHN MAYBURY
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