He was born Louis Charles Robinson in Brenham, Texas. He generally worked with his harmonica playing brother, A. C. Robinson; in Texas in the 1930s and after World War II in the San Francisco Bay Area, where the recorded a few times for small record labels. In 1968, he recorded his first sides for the World Pacific Records label, on Oakland Blues, a compilation album of artists from that city.[2]
Recorded primarily in San Francisco, California during the early 1970s, a few years before his death he cut the album Mojo In My Hand, a retrospective of his music, spotlighting his multi-instrumental skills - on guitar, fiddle and lap steel guitar.
Robinson played at the San Francisco Blues Festival in both 1973 and 1974. The following year, on his only visit to Europe, he was enjoyed in Sweden, although he was never widely known. He died of a heart attack in Berkeley, California in 1976, aged 61.
Ups & Downs
L.C. Good Rockin' Robinson Lyrics
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You deserve a thousand crowns
Cause baby you a queen
Beautifulest thing I've seen
Your like something out a dream
You know exactly what I mean
Yeah I got you through your ups and downs
You deserve a thousand crowns
Beautifulest thing I've seen
Your like something out a dream
You know exactly what I mean bae bae
Babygirl you so special
You look like you paid someone to dress you
Your drip is on a different level
You got more drive than a tesla
You deserve the world nothing lesser
You deserve the ring like a wrestler
I just wanna impress yah
Bae bae
Honestly tell me bae
Tell me what you wanna do
I'm grinding hard and stacking bread
And I wanna spend it with you
We should travel round the world
You could be my baby girl
We could go anywhere
Trust me baby I don't care
Yeah
I got you through your ups and downs
You deserve a thousand crowns
Cause baby you a queen
Beautifulest thing I've seen
Your like something out a dream
You know exactly what I mean
Yeah I got you through your ups and downs
You deserve a thousand crowns
Cause baby you a queen
Beautifulest thing I've seen
Your like something out a dream
You know exactly what I mean bae bae
I'm not here just to feel up on your breast
Or pull up your dress
I'm here to alleviate stress
And make you more happy then vex
I promise to you that I'ma try my best
To do all I can for you to do all I can for you
Sorta like parents do
So tell me what you tryna do
Cause I'm tryna be with you
I wanna change yo life
Turn your darkness to light
It's only right
You is a whole vibe
I wanna be on
When I'm with you I feel alive
And nothing could change the fact that you ill
Even blind people see your sex appeal
Real deal the feeling you give me it is so surreal
I got you through your ups and downs
You deserve a thousand crowns
Cause baby you a queen
Beautifulest thing I've seen
Your like something out a dream
You know exactly what I mean
Yeah I got you through your ups and downs
You deserve a thousand crowns
Cause baby you a queen
Beautifulest thing I've seen
Your like something out a dream
You know exactly what I mean bae bae
The song "Ups & Downs" by L.C. Good Rockin' Robinson is a blend of rap and blues, with a catchy beat that makes you want to dance. The song is about the street life, and the highs and lows that come with it. Pimp C, Mike Jones, and Bun B, who are all from Texas, are the featured artists in the song. The first verse is sung by Pimp C, who talks about smoking, pouring up, and having sex with women. He also talks about selling cocaine and jamming Lil' Wayne. Pimp C's verse is followed by the chorus, which is repeated several times throughout the song.
Mike Jones takes over from Pimp C in the second verse. He raps about driving in his candy thang, which has 8 carats on his pinky ring, and the 84's and vogues that his car is tippin' on. Mike also talks about sipping codeine from his cup, hogging the lane, and doing hoes bad. He, however, asserts that he's keeping it real like Pimp and Bun. Bun B wraps up the song in the third verse by talking about his car, which has neon lights, candy paint, belts and buckles, as well as wood grain to grip. He also speaks about being from Texas and how they do things in that part of the country.
Line by Line Meaning
I got you through your ups and downs
I supported you through thick and thin
You deserve a thousand crowns
You are incredibly valuable and worthy of the best
Cause baby you a queen
You are a powerful and regal woman
Beautifulest thing I've seen
You are the most stunning thing I have ever laid eyes on
Your like something out a dream
You are so amazing that you seem unreal, like a fantasy
You know exactly what I mean
You understand exactly what I am saying
Babygirl you so special
You are unique and one-of-a-kind in the best way possible
You look like you paid someone to dress you
Your fashion sense is so impeccable that it looks like you hired a professional stylist
Your drip is on a different level
Your fashion game is unmatched
You got more drive than a tesla
Your motivation to succeed is incredibly impressive
You deserve the world nothing lesser
You deserve the absolute best in life, nothing less
You deserve the ring like a wrestler
You deserve a championship ring for your amazing accomplishments
I just wanna impress yah
I want to make a good impression on you
Honestly tell me bae
Please be honest with me, my love
Tell me what you wanna do
Let me know what your goals and desires are
I'm grinding hard and stacking bread
I am working hard and saving up money
And I wanna spend it with you
I want to share my wealth and life with you
We should travel round the world
We should go on adventures everywhere
You could be my baby girl
You are so special to me that I want you to be mine forever
We could go anywhere
I am open to exploring the world with you
Trust me baby I don't care
I care about you more than anything else and I want to be with you no matter what
I'm not here just to feel up on your breast
I am not just interested in you physically
Or pull up your dress
I am not here just to objectify you sexually
I'm here to alleviate stress
I am here to make your life easier and happier
And make you more happy then vex
My goal is to make you happier than you have ever been before
I promise to you that I'ma try my best
I promise to always do everything I can for you
To do all I can for you to do all I can for you
I want to give as much as I can to make you happy
Sorta like parents do
I want to care for you like loving parents care for their child
So tell me what you tryna do
Let me know what your plans and desires are
Cause I'm tryna be with you
I want to be with you forever
I wanna change yo life
I want to make your life better in every way possible
Turn your darkness to light
I want to help you escape any problems or unhappiness in your life
It's only right
It feels natural and appropriate to care for you in this way
You is a whole vibe
You have a unique and lovable energy
I wanna be on
I want to be a part of your energy and vibe
When I'm with you I feel alive
Being with you gives me an incredible feeling of excitement and energy
And nothing could change the fact that you ill
You are amazing and nothing can change that
Even blind people see your sex appeal
Your attractiveness is so obvious that even those who cannot see can sense it
Real deal the feeling you give me it is so surreal
The emotions and energy you bring into my life are so powerful and exciting, it feels unreal
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Written by: Christian Allen
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