They were four members but Cosm.i.c has left the group. His appearance on "Fort Europa" (Album) was his last. Read about it on http://www.looptrooprockers.com
Dj Mc Marshall (later to be known as EMBEE) and his classmate Marcie Cee shared a newfound love of hip-hop music in the early 90s. The rest of the jerks in the school didn't get it, and the two were both excited about having something that was their own and eager to let some more people in on the secret. One day they would laugh about who in school looked least likely to be able to rap. They soon decided it was definitely that longhaired, loud-mouthed, tight jeans wearing dude in the 8th grade: Mc Mårten (Promoe).
Some months later Dj Mc Marshall and Mc Mårten recorded their first song, and many more were to come. They would team up with two other young guys from their hometown of Västerås, Sweden and eventually take on the name Looptroop that now reigns supreme over nearly every continent. Mellow T (Cosmic) was one of the two guys that joined forces with them. He used to be in another Västerås crew called The Hot Dogs, and before that it was Groovy Soundsystem.
"I remember seeing Cosmic battling some of his old crew members at a highschool disco," reminisces Promoe. "This was before I knew him, and I have a clear memory of how the kids he was battling were reading their lyrics off big pieces of paper on the stage floor while performing. I was not impressed."
"Supreme joined the crew some years later," says Embee, "[we] met at different house parties around town. He was in a hardcore band called Aggressive Contrast and I invited him to make a song, or rather kick a verse or two, at The Wax Cabinet. Up till this day he still refuses to listen to that first recording and even when we listen to old Looptroop songs that we recorded before he was in the group he runs out like his pants are on fire."
Now, 14 years after Embee and Promoe took their first stumbling steps into the world of music, and seven years after Looptroop founded their record company David vs. Goliath it's time for the third Looptroop album called Fort Europa to be released to the public. It's been almost 40 releases from the DvsG's, most recently Promoe's Long Distance Runner and White Man's Burden, Embee's Grammy award winning Tellings From Solitaria, and Looptroop's Fort Europa. They've continued their collaboration with punk label Burning Heart Records that will license the new album just as they did Modern Day City Symphony (2000) and The Struggle Continues (2002). Looptroop, Embee, and Promoe works closely with the sound and mixing masters at Soundism since a few years.
9/2-2007, Cosm.i.c announced that he is no longer a member of the Looptroop crew.
He announced that he was leaving because of all the travelling and not being together with his family as much as he wanted to. He also said that there's no ongoing beef between the members and that he loves his crew like they were his own brothers.
As a consequence of Cosm.i.c leaving the band, they changed the name to Looptroop Rockers, under which the 2008 album "Good Things" has been released.
Discography
Main Albums
* Modern Day City Symphony (2000)
* The Struggle Continues (2002)
* Fort Europa (2005)
* Good Things (23. april 2008) (released under the name Looptroop Rockers)
Singles
* Ambush in the Night b/w Heed This Warning (f/ Freestyle of the Arsonists) (1999)
* Looptroopland b/w Heads Day Off (2001)
Tapes
* Superstars (1993)
* Threesicksteez (1995)
* From the Waxcabinet (1996)
* Punx Not Dead (1998)
12" vinyl
* Don't Hate The Player (xxxx)
* Fly Away (xxxx)
* Looptroopland (xxxx)
* Ambush in the night (xxxx)
Solo Albums and Side Projects
Promoe
* Off the Record (single) b/w It's Promoe/Poor Lonesome Homeboy (1999)
* Government Music (2001)
* The Long Distance Runner (2004)
* White Man's Burden (2006)
* Standard Bearer (2007)
Embee
* Tellings From Solitaria (2004)
The Casual Brothers (Embee and Cosmic)
* The Casual Brothers (2001)
* Customer's Choice (2003)
Fly Away
Looptroop Lyrics
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Always on the road, on the couch, or with some girl I don't know
Hear myself say, I gotta go, I gotta leave, we gotta roll
A restless soul, mom I love you, promise I'll give you a call
Once we checked out, sound checked, checked in the hotel room
Yeah, I know you want that same kind of perfume
Off course I'll get it, get my brother on the phone
Tell grandma I'll help her with that garden stuff as soon as I'm home
I don't know when, but once I'll get, I'll send you my schedule for shows
I'll call the booking right away, I'm going down to Jay in Malmoe
Meet up with the guys in Gothenburg, work on the album
They say, home is where you're heart at, don't know where to start at
Got loved ones all over, cross oceans and borders
I mean I love to travel, hate to fly, I want to go, but hate goodbyes
Plus it's getting worse, Looptroop is on the rise
At times you'd like to press pause, no more ciaos and adios
But I'll be back in bit, now I'm out, business calls
I gotta fly away. Gotta catch the train. We gotta catch the plane
But I really can't complain. We gotta fly away. Pack my bags today
We gotta ride the wave. See you in a couple of days
I'm sorry for all I'm sorrys that came too late
I'm sorry for the times that I went away
But yo, I'm s'til here cus my love came to stay
Remember that even though the weather is grey today
I know we had some situations and I hate to say
That I don't know the answers and how to erase the pain
Close your eyes for the things that led us astray
Then open them up towards a straighter way
All I ever wanted was to hear you say my name
Capture this second we'll forever stay the same
I take the blame for all my great escapes
There's a high price to pay for travellin' state to state
I'm gone right now but you won't wait in vain
I'll be back before you know it to put the aches on layaway
Don't be afraid I know we'll remain ok
'Til I'll be back keep in touch through the radio waves
Sometimes I fly away, but don't cry babe, cus you know I love you girl and
You know that you're my world. It's just you and me, that's the way we
Supposed to be
You flew away like you were scared that I would clip your wings
After five years we haven't kicked it since
But straight up this ain't no pimpin' thing:
You a true queen baby only fit for kings
Maybe I couldn't see in the midst of things
Now in my chain of life you're the missin' link
Just to hear your voice used to lift my chin
And I s'til feel the taste from when I kissed your skin
I'm looking at your picture wishing we'd click again
Next time I make sure to get our shit in synch
Next time I be your man through the thick and thin
I promise no more committing wicked sins
I buy you a house with a picket fence
Get you everything you could give me twins
No bullshit on tour never hittin' skins
Chasin' no groupies with chicken wings
Not the type to chain you between bed and kitchen sink
I merely praise the place where your lips begin
Your hips begin, I know you're quick to think:
It's pathetic, but I'd be the richest prince
If you once more unzip and let me sip your drink
Addicted to your love worse than nicotine
But there's too much pain for me to dig within
So I'm a let the music massage my crippled limbs
And just fly away, into my hideaway
Sometimes I lie awake and cry the night away
Why you had to fly away?
Now you miles away
You took my smile away
Why couldn't you have stayed?
The first verse of Looptroop's "Fly Away" tells the story of an artist constantly on the move. They are always on the road, sleeping on couches, and leaving loved ones behind. They make promises to call and keep in touch, but the restless nature of their life gets in the way. Even though they love to travel, the constant goodbyes and the rise of their group weighs heavy on their heart. Meanwhile, the chorus is an ode to travel, and how Looptroop can't complain about their worldwide success. They fly away, catch trains and planes, pack their bags and ride the wave of their success. Although it comes with a high price and an apology for being absent for people he loves.
The second verse is a conversation between lovers, and how one of them has flown away. Despite them being apart, the lyrics describe how deep their love is, and how much they mean to each other. The artist apologizes for not being able to see them as much as they should and promises to make it right. They describe how much they miss their partner and how dedicated they are to making their relationship work. At the end of the verse, the artist wishes they were back together and that they could stay like that forever.
"Fly Away" is a beautiful reflection on the toll success can take on someone, even as they appreciate that success. The song is about maintaining relationships even though life is always on the move. It's a reminder that success doesn't come without sacrifices, but love can help lessen the burden. Looptroop manages to express beautiful emotions through their lyrics and paints vivid pictures of love and heartache.
Line by Line Meaning
Even when we not on tour I'm sleeping on the floor
Despite not being on tour, I still don't have a permanent place to stay.
Always on the road, on the couch, or with some girl I don't know
I am constantly traveling, staying on couches or with new, unfamiliar people.
Hear myself say, I gotta go, I gotta leave, we gotta roll
My restlessness constantly drives me to move on to the next destination.
A restless soul, mom I love you, promise I'll give you a call
My soul is constantly seeking more, but I still love and appreciate my mother's support and care.
Once we checked out, sound checked, checked in the hotel room
After sound checking and checking into my hotel, I am able to finally relax momentarily.
Yeah, I know you want that same kind of perfume
I remember and want to fulfill my loved one's desires, despite being unable to be with them at the moment.
I don't know when, but once I'll get, I'll send you my schedule for shows
Although I don't know when I'll be available, I promise to keep my loved ones informed by sending them my show schedule.
I'll call the booking right away, I'm going down to Jay in Malmoe
I need to immediately contact my booking agent to schedule my next performance in Malmoe.
Meet up with the guys in Gothenburg, work on the album
I am going to Gothenburg to collaborate with my music group and work on the upcoming album.
Got loved ones all over, cross oceans and borders
Despite having a loved ones scattered across the world, I still feel their presence with me.
I mean I love to travel, hate to fly, I want to go, but hate goodbyes
I love to travel and see new places, but I hate the feeling of saying goodbye to loved ones before departing.
Plus it's getting worse, Looptroop is on the rise
As my career and music group continue to succeed, my schedule and absence from loved ones only increases.
At times you'd like to press pause, no more ciaos and adios
Sometimes I wish I could just pause my busy life to spend more time with loved ones and avoid goodbyes.
I'm sorry for all I'm sorrys that came too late
I regret that sometimes my apologies come too late.
I'm sorry for the times that I went away
I apologize for the times that I had to leave and be away from loved ones.
But yo, I'm s'til here cus my love came to stay
Despite being on the move, I am still here for my loved ones because our love is strong.
Remember that even though the weather is grey today
Even on gloomy days, remember that I am still here for you.
I know we had some situations and I hate to say
Although we've faced some difficult times, I wish to overcome them.
That I don't know the answers and how to erase the pain
I don't know how to fix some of our issues or ease the pain we've experienced.
Don't be afraid I know we'll remain ok
Despite the challenges, I am confident that we will be alright.
You flew away like you were scared that I would clip your wings
You left abruptly, fearing that I would hold you back.
After five years we haven't kicked it since
Despite being apart for five years, we haven't spent time together since then.
But straight up this ain't no pimpin' thing
Our relationship isn't based on manipulation or control.
You a true queen baby only fit for kings
You are a genuine and deserving person, only suitable for someone of high quality.
Maybe I couldn't see in the midst of things
Perhaps I didn't fully appreciate you during the time we spent together.
Now in my chain of life you're the missin' link
You are the missing connection in my life's chain.
I'm looking at your picture wishing we'd click again
Looking at your photo, I wish we could reconnect and rekindle our relationship.
Next time I make sure to get our shit in synch
Next time we get together, I will make sure we are on the same page.
No bullshit on tour never hittin' skins
When I'm on tour, I promise not to engage in any casual sexual encounters.
Chasin' no groupies with chicken wings
I don't want to go after fans who only want me because of my status or looks.
It's pathetic, but I'd be the richest prince
It may sound foolish, but being with you would make me feel like the richest person in the world.
If you once more unzip and let me sip your drink
If we could be intimate again and share a special moment together.
Addicted to your love worse than nicotine
I am infatuated with your love to the point that it is unhealthy, like an addiction.
But there's too much pain for me to dig within
There is too much pain and hurt from our past that I cannot face right now.
So I'm a let the music massage my crippled limbs
I will turn to music as a coping mechanism to soothe and heal my broken spirit.
Sometimes I fly away, but don't cry babe, cus you know I love you girl and
Although I travel frequently, don't be upset because I still love you, girl.
You know that you're my world. It's just you and me, that's the way we
You mean everything to me, and together we can overcome any obstacle.
Supposed to be
We were meant to be together and fight through the struggles.
We gotta fly away. Pack my bags today
I have to leave again and prepare for my travels.
We gotta ride the wave. See you in a couple of days
I will be gone for a short while and will see you again soon.
You took my smile away
Being away from you has taken away my happiness.
Why couldn't you have stayed?
I wish you could have stayed with me and not left.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Magnus Bergkvist, Marten Nils Sebastian Edh, Tommy Isacsson, Mathias Rolf Erik Isen Lundh
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