(1) The hard-ro… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one band with the name Knowledge:
(1) The hard-roots reggae vocal group Knowledge, recorded the 'Hail Dread' album for Tappa Zukie in 1978. It was released by A&M UK, but inappropriately marketed. The album consequently failed to attract the attention of reggae collectors and is, today, a largely unrecognised classic of the genre.
The original line-up consisted of singer/songwriter Anthony Doyley and Michael Smith on guitar with Earl McFarlane, Michael Samuels and Delroy Fawlin on vocals.
‘Hail Dread’ was followed by ‘Judgement’. Selected tracks from both albums are available on ‘Straight Outta Trenchtown: 1975-1980’
The next decade saw the release of further recordings, although by this time several of the group had met violent ends.
(2) Knowledge were formed by Link 80 lead singer Nick Traina (The Son of Daneile Steel, who wrote a Biography about him called "His Bright light"). Before the death of Nick Traina in 1997, they recorded one demo album called 'Gift Before I Go', which was released on Asian Man Records.
(3) A Hip-Hop artist from Skelmersdale, UK, part of the Hip-Hop group Skem Poet Society
(4) An up-and-coming UK Hip-Hop artist signed to the independant label, RawTalk Recordings
Still Standing
Knowledge Lyrics
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Now that I've been said and done
Fallen in the name of fun
I know I'm not the only one
But I'm still all by myself
You overlooked my times of need
Laughed away thoughts of helping me
I guess you thought I'd be all right
Today I refuse to live in a hole
But a time not quite too long ago
I was wasting thoughts with my mind closed
My heart was dead my soul was broke(X3)
You put off tragedy for another day
Well my friend that day's today
I hit the ground with outstretched hands
And now I see you weren't my friends
'cause the ones who'd helped me
Had been there all along
And I guess I,
I guess that I was wrong
Today I refuse to live in a hole
But a time not quite too long ago
I was wasting thoughts with my mind closed
My heart was dead my soul was broke(X3)
Twist it around which way you like
It doesn't really matter who was right
I'm here standing tall again
And now I know my real true friends
'cause in the end, in the end again I turned out all right(X2)
I turned out all right
I'm still standing
I guess that I was wrong!!!(X2)
In Knowledge's song "Still Standing," the artist reflects on a time when he fell in times of fun and was overlooked by his friends when he needed them most. He acknowledges that he is not the only one who has faced struggles, but he felt alone in his experiences. The artist recognizes that his mind and soul were once broken when he wasted his thoughts with his mind closed. He believed that his friends would be there for him, but he ultimately found that those who truly helped him had been there all along.
The artist addresses the theme of overcoming adversity in life, recognizing that tragedy can strike at any moment. He reveals that he hit rock bottom with "outstretched hands" before realizing who his real friends were in his life. He acknowledges that he was wrong to rely on those who did not have his best interest in mind. In the end, he comes out stronger and standing tall, knowing who his real friends are.
The lyrics emphasize the importance of self-respect and relying on those who will be there for you when you need them the most. The song is meant to inspire and uplift those who may be going through a difficult time and feeling alone. By recognizing that adversity is a shared experience, the artist shows that anyone can overcome challenges and achieve greatness when they have the right support system.
Line by Line Meaning
Still standing!
I'm still here despite all the struggles I've faced.
Now that I've been said and done
After all that’s happened to me.
Fallen in the name of fun
I've faced setbacks and failures because of my pursuit of pleasure.
I know I'm not the only one
Others have also faced difficulties in their lives.
But I'm still all by myself
Despite this, I feel alone and unsupported.
You overlooked my times of need
Those who could have helped me in my difficult times didn't support me.
Laughed away thoughts of helping me
Instead of offering me assistance, they made fun of and dismissed me.
I guess you thought I'd be all right
They assumed that I could handle things on my own, without their help.
When I was the one on top
When I was successful and didn't need their help, they were around more.
Today I refuse to live in a hole
Today, I'm determined to live my life fully and not hide away.
But a time not quite too long ago
Not too long ago, I was dealing with depression, loss and anxiety.
I was wasting thoughts with my mind closed
At that point, I had allowed negative thoughts take over my mind.
My heart was dead my soul was broke(X3)
I was completely devoid of any joy, love, or hope.
You put off tragedy for another day
People in my life ignored or delayed dealing with negative events or problems.
Well my friend that day's today
The day for dealing with the problems is today.
I hit the ground with outstretched hands
I'm reaching out for help and support.
And now I see you weren't my friends
People who I thought were my friends ended up being unsupportive.
'cause the ones who'd helped me
It turned out that the people who were always there for me were my true friends.
Had been there all along
They had been supporting me throughout my struggles, even if I didn’t realize it.
And I guess I,
I acknowledge that I made a mistake.
I guess that I was wrong
I now understand that I was wrong about who my true friends were.
Twist it around which way you like
You can try to spin the story any way you want.
It doesn't really matter who was right
In the end, it doesn't matter who was right or wrong.
I'm here standing tall again
Despite everything, I have regained my strength and resilience.
And now I know my real true friends
I have discovered who my true friends are.
'cause in the end, in the end again I turned out all right(X2)
Despite everything, I've emerged stronger and more resilient than ever before.
I turned out all right
I've overcome my difficulties and emerged stronger.
I'm still standing
I'm still here, despite everything.
I guess that I was wrong!!!(X2)
I acknowledge that I made a mistake and misjudged who my true friends were.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID BRYAN BENOIT, MARCEL THOMAS EAST
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