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)
Last Song
Looptroop Lyrics
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I write with a great vengeance
Sort of like I'm innocent, facing a death sentence
Like I might not even finish my next sentence
Like all I got left to live is ten seconds
The clock's ticking, this could be my last song
My last will if you will before I pass on
I'd like to pass on some words that'd last long
Despite all the wickedness in the wilderness
And the fact that my life kinda been a mess
If I die tomorrow, I feel no bitterness
No sorrow and not one bit of stress
I'm feeling blessed that I made it this far
My 26th year, my 14th bar
I see the sunshine, feel the bass-line
Listen to it, telling us not to waste time 'cause...
[Chorus:]
[R:] If I die tomorrow
[P:] And this was my last song, I would
[R:] Feel no kind of sorrow
[P:] Nah, I would shatter no tears, but
[R:] I'd smile at my memories
[P:] Yes I, how you feel Supreme?
[R:] And pray for my enemies
[S:] Feeling good, P
[Supreme:]
Man, tough I'm sad, I had to go and all
I'm so glad I got to know you all
Don't feel bad, I hope I told you all
We had one hell of a ride so far
If I did die (Oh Lord), no need to cry (Oh Lord)
'Cause I've been around
I've been around friends who's been around since
My story begins, seen my flaws and sins
I had the women (Loved them all)
Most the bads was my fault
Hope you forgive me and remember me by our happiest memories
I tend to be afraid to give me heart away (But you was my light)
And if it's dark today, I know you'll rise and shine someway
I went away on my way up, but that's a good way to leave
Believe me when I say, "You made it easy being me."
[R:] (So easy-ah)
Darling you made it easy being me
Ranto, help me out
[R:] (Uuh, so easy-ah, I want to thank you)
[Chorus]
[Supreme and Promoe:]
And mom, you taught me how to see things from the bright side
That's why my brother survived, why you and dad stayed tight
Though you divorced and broke up, now I ran out of luck
But I know you grow stronger when the going gets tough
Hope I made you proud, hope you didn't worry too much
About my drinking and drugs, it never came between us
Didn't keep no secrets, I always told you about stuff
And I know you know I love you and to me that's enough
So if I die rich and famous in the hall of fame
Or in a prison nameless with a ball and chain
Sky high above the clouds and the falling rain
Making love to my woman, hear her call my name
Or banging my head against a brick wall in pain
If the last days of my life I was called insane
It's all love 'cause it's all the same
And if I'd get a new life, nothing at all I'd change
[Chorus]
[Supreme and Promoe:]
I wouldn't undo if I could... Hell, maybe I should
But it's one life to live, one love, it's all good
Think I did okay, at least enjoyed it while it lasted
Think 'bout how we laughed, shit, I'm smiling in my casket
Though I may have caused some beefs
And indeed I regret all
May have pissed off my peeps
Best believe I won't forget y'all
When I'm chilling in hip-hop heaven or spitting burners in hell
Hope you got your health and you're at peace with yourself
Became older and wiser, I hope you toast to my name
I sit beside you guys even tough my bones in the grave
I got so much more to say but this the end of the song
So just rewind the tape and don't mind singing along
Come on!
[Chorus]
[Ranto:]
If this was the last song
And these were the last days
If the show really can't go on
Then I'm catching the train (And I'll be gone)
[Repeat]
The song “Last Song” by Looptroop is an introspective piece about facing mortality but without regret. In verses one and two, Promoe raps about writing with urgency like he is facing death, and if he dies the next day, he would feel no sorrow or bitterness. He expresses his gratitude for the things he has accomplished so far and his sense of fulfillment in life. In the chorus, the rapper expresses his thoughts about death and how he feels about leaving the people he loves. In verse three, Supreme, another member of the rap group, talks about his life, the people he has met, and how he hopes he made them proud. He is not afraid to die, and he has no regrets in life. The final verse by Ranto sums up the song’s sentiments, implying that if he dies, he is ready to move on, having lived life to the fullest, and is content with his mortality.
Line by Line Meaning
I write with a great vengeance
I write with fervor and purpose
Sort of like I'm innocent, facing a death sentence
I write as if I am innocent but about to face death's final sentence
Like I might not even finish my next sentence
I write as if I might not even be allowed to finish writing
Like all I got left to live is ten seconds
I write as if I only have ten seconds left to live
The clock's ticking, this could be my last song
I feel the pressure of time and my mortality as I write this song, it could be my last
My last will if you will before I pass on
This song is like my last will and testament before I die
I'd like to pass on some words that'd last long
I want to leave behind some words that will stand the test of time
And mean something even after rap's gone
I want my words to have meaning and impact beyond the world of rap
Despite all the wickedness in the wilderness
Despite all the hardships and evil in the world
And the fact that my life kinda been a mess
Acknowledging that my life has been messy and challenging
If I die tomorrow, I feel no bitterness
If I were to die tomorrow, I would not hold any resentment or bitterness
No sorrow and not one bit of stress
I would not feel sadness or stress
I'm feeling blessed that I made it this far
I feel fortunate to have made it to this point in my life
My 26th year, my 14th bar
I am reflecting on my age and how much I have written in this song
I see the sunshine, feel the bass-line
I appreciate the beauty around me, and the rhythm of the music
Listen to it, telling us not to waste time 'cause...
The music is encouraging us to make the most of our time and not waste it
If I die tomorrow
If I were to die soon
And this was my last song, I would
If this was my last song before I die
Feel no kind of sorrow
I would not feel sadness or grief
Nah, I would shatter no tears, but
I would not cry, but instead
I'd smile at my memories
I would look back fondly on my memories
Yes I, how you feel Supreme?
Asking his friend how he feels about the same topic
And pray for my enemies
I would even pray for my enemies
Man, tough I'm sad, I had to go and all
Acknowledging that he is sad that he had to leave
I'm so glad I got to know you all
Happy that he got to know his friends and fans
Don't feel bad, I hope I told you all
Do not be sad, I hope I communicated my feelings before leaving
We had one hell of a ride so far
We experienced a lot together
'Cause I've been around
I have lived a full life
I've been around friends who's been around since
I have been around friends who have known me for a long time
My story begins, seen my flaws and sins
My friends have seen me at my worst
I had the women (Loved them all)
I have had many romantic partners and loved them all
Most the bads was my fault
I take responsibility for my mistakes
Hope you forgive me and remember me by our happiest memories
I hope my friends and loved ones can forgive me and focus on the good times we shared
I tend to be afraid to give me heart away (But you was my light)
I am hesitant to open up emotionally, but you were the one who helped me with that
And if it's dark today, I know you'll rise and shine someway
If you are feeling down, I know you will overcome it
I went away on my way up, but that's a good way to leave
I died at the peak of my success, but that's a good way to be remembered
Believe me when I say, "You made it easy being me."
My friends and loved ones made my life easier and more enjoyable
Darling you made it easy being me
Thanking his loved one for making his life better
Uuh, so easy-ah, I want to thank you
Repeating his thanks to his loved one
And mom, you taught me how to see things from the bright side
Thanking his mother for teaching him to be optimistic
That's why my brother survived, why you and dad stayed tight
Being grateful to his mom for keeping his family together
Though you divorced and broke up, now I ran out of luck
Acknowledging that his parents divorced and he is out of luck now
But I know you grow stronger when the going gets tough
Being optimistic about his mom's strength during hard times
Hope I made you proud, hope you didn't worry too much
Hoping that he made his mom proud and that she did not worry about him too much
About my drinking and drugs, it never came between us
Sharing that his mom's love for him was not affected by his struggles with drinking and drugs
Didn't keep no secrets, I always told you about stuff
Being transparent with his mom about his life
And I know you know I love you and to me that's enough
Assuming his mom knows he loves her, and that is enough
So if I die rich and famous in the hall of fame
Expressing the possibility of dying rich and famous
Or in a prison nameless with a ball and chain
Alternatively, he could die in a nameless prison with nothing to his name
Sky high above the clouds and the falling rain
He could die in a beautiful place, with the sky and rain above him
Making love to my woman, hear her call my name
He could die while making love to his partner
Or banging my head against a brick wall in pain
He could die in pain and suffering from banging his head against a wall
If the last days of my life I was called insane
Even if he were to be called insane in his final days
It's all love 'cause it's all the same
All of these possibilities are irrelevant because love is the most important thing
And if I'd get a new life, nothing at all I'd change
If he could start over, he wouldn't change a thing
Hell, maybe I should
Although he wouldn't change anything, perhaps he should
But it's one life to live, one love, it's all good
He only has one life to live, and love is the most important thing
Think I did okay, at least enjoyed it while it lasted
Reflecting on his life and feeling like he did okay, and at least enjoyed it
Think 'bout how we laughed, shit, I'm smiling in my casket
Reflecting on happy memories and how he will be remembered
May have pissed off my peeps
Acknowledging that he may have upset some people
Best believe I won't forget y'all
Assuring his friends and loved ones that he won't forget them
When I'm chilling in hip-hop heaven or spitting burners in hell
Regardless of where he may end up after death, he won't forget them
Hope you got your health and you're at peace with yourself
Wishing his friends well and hoping they are at peace
Became older and wiser, I hope you toast to my name
Assuming his friends and loved ones grow old and wiser, he hopes they will drink to his name
I sit beside you guys even tough my bones in the grave
Although he is gone, his spirit is with them
I got so much more to say but this the end of the song
Although he has more to say, the song is ending
So just rewind the tape and don't mind singing along
Listen to the song again and sing along
If this was the last song
If this song is truly the last
And these were the last days
If these were his final days
If the show really can't go on
If it is truly impossible to go on
Then I'm catching the train (And I'll be gone)
He is accepting of his fate and will leave this world if it is time for him to go
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LARRY EVOY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
vultas
Lyrics:
[Promoe:]
I write with a great vengeance
Sort of like I'm innocent, facing a death sentence
Like I might not even finish my next sentence
Like all I got left to live is ten seconds
The clock's ticking, this could be my last song
My last will if you will before I pass on
I'd like to pass on some words that'd last long
And mean something even after rap's gone
Despite all the wickedness in the wilderness
And the fact that my life kinda been a mess
If I die tomorrow, I feel no bitterness
No sorrow and not one bit of stress
I'm feeling blessed that I made it this far
My 26th year, my 14th bar
I see the sunshine, feel the bass-line
Listen to it, telling us not to waste time 'cause...
[Chorus:]
[R:] If I die tomorrow
[P:] And this was my last song, I would
[R:] Feel no kind of sorrow
[P:] Nah, I would shatter no tears, but
[R:] I'd smile at my memories
[P:] Yes I, how you feel Supreme?
[R:] And pray for my enemies
[S:] Feeling good, P
[Supreme:]
Man, tough I'm sad, I had to go and all
I'm so glad I got to know you all
Don't feel bad, I hope I told you all
We had one hell of a ride so far
If I did die (Oh Lord), no need to cry (Oh Lord)
'Cause I've been around
I've been around friends who's been around since
My story begins, seen my flaws and sins
I had the women (Loved them all)
Most the bads was my fault
Hope you forgive me and remember me by our happiest memories
I tend to be afraid to give me heart away (But you was my light)
And if it's dark today, I know you'll rise and shine someway
I went away on my way up, but that's a good way to leave
Believe me when I say, "You made it easy being me."
[R:] (So easy-ah)
Darling you made it easy being me
Ranto, help me out
[R:] (Uuh, so easy-ah, I want to thank you)
[Chorus]
[Supreme and Promoe:]
And mom, you taught me how to see things from the bright side
That's why my brother survived, why you and dad stayed tight
Though you divorced and broke up, now I ran out of luck
But I know you grow stronger when the going gets tough
Hope I made you proud, hope you didn't worry too much
About my drinking and drugs, it never came between us
Didn't keep no secrets, I always told you about stuff
And I know you know I love you and to me that's enough
So if I die rich and famous in the hall of fame
Or in a prison nameless with a ball and chain
Sky high above the clouds and the falling rain
Making love to my woman, hear her call my name
Or banging my head against a brick wall in pain
If the last days of my life I was called insane
It's all love 'cause it's all the same
And if I'd get a new life, nothing at all I'd change
[Chorus]
[Supreme and Promoe:]
I wouldn't undo if I could... Hell, maybe I should
But it's one life to live, one love, it's all good
Think I did okay, at least enjoyed it while it lasted
Think 'bout how we laughed, shit, I'm smiling in my casket
Though I may have caused some beefs
And indeed I regret all
May have pissed off my peeps
Best believe I won't forget y'all
When I'm chilling in hip-hop heaven or spitting burners in hell
Hope you got your health and you're at peace with yourself
Became older and wiser, I hope you toast to my name
I sit beside you guys even tough my bones in the grave
I got so much more to say but this the end of the song
So just rewind the tape and don't mind singing along
Come on!
[Chorus]
[Ranto:]
If this was the last song
And these were the last days
If the show really can't go on
Then I'm catching the train (And I'll be gone)
[Repeat]
Songwriters: ALBARN, DAMON/FAITHFULL, MARIANNE
Last Song lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Dac Dacia
Even if it is 2023, this piece works as a means of teleportation back in the days when all was ...well... just was ...
Big up Loop from Romania and we thank you for all the good times!
Jon Hogback
Still hands down one of my favorite songs. Good beat, and the lyrics are lit. 😎
vultas
Lyrics:
[Promoe:]
I write with a great vengeance
Sort of like I'm innocent, facing a death sentence
Like I might not even finish my next sentence
Like all I got left to live is ten seconds
The clock's ticking, this could be my last song
My last will if you will before I pass on
I'd like to pass on some words that'd last long
And mean something even after rap's gone
Despite all the wickedness in the wilderness
And the fact that my life kinda been a mess
If I die tomorrow, I feel no bitterness
No sorrow and not one bit of stress
I'm feeling blessed that I made it this far
My 26th year, my 14th bar
I see the sunshine, feel the bass-line
Listen to it, telling us not to waste time 'cause...
[Chorus:]
[R:] If I die tomorrow
[P:] And this was my last song, I would
[R:] Feel no kind of sorrow
[P:] Nah, I would shatter no tears, but
[R:] I'd smile at my memories
[P:] Yes I, how you feel Supreme?
[R:] And pray for my enemies
[S:] Feeling good, P
[Supreme:]
Man, tough I'm sad, I had to go and all
I'm so glad I got to know you all
Don't feel bad, I hope I told you all
We had one hell of a ride so far
If I did die (Oh Lord), no need to cry (Oh Lord)
'Cause I've been around
I've been around friends who's been around since
My story begins, seen my flaws and sins
I had the women (Loved them all)
Most the bads was my fault
Hope you forgive me and remember me by our happiest memories
I tend to be afraid to give me heart away (But you was my light)
And if it's dark today, I know you'll rise and shine someway
I went away on my way up, but that's a good way to leave
Believe me when I say, "You made it easy being me."
[R:] (So easy-ah)
Darling you made it easy being me
Ranto, help me out
[R:] (Uuh, so easy-ah, I want to thank you)
[Chorus]
[Supreme and Promoe:]
And mom, you taught me how to see things from the bright side
That's why my brother survived, why you and dad stayed tight
Though you divorced and broke up, now I ran out of luck
But I know you grow stronger when the going gets tough
Hope I made you proud, hope you didn't worry too much
About my drinking and drugs, it never came between us
Didn't keep no secrets, I always told you about stuff
And I know you know I love you and to me that's enough
So if I die rich and famous in the hall of fame
Or in a prison nameless with a ball and chain
Sky high above the clouds and the falling rain
Making love to my woman, hear her call my name
Or banging my head against a brick wall in pain
If the last days of my life I was called insane
It's all love 'cause it's all the same
And if I'd get a new life, nothing at all I'd change
[Chorus]
[Supreme and Promoe:]
I wouldn't undo if I could... Hell, maybe I should
But it's one life to live, one love, it's all good
Think I did okay, at least enjoyed it while it lasted
Think 'bout how we laughed, shit, I'm smiling in my casket
Though I may have caused some beefs
And indeed I regret all
May have pissed off my peeps
Best believe I won't forget y'all
When I'm chilling in hip-hop heaven or spitting burners in hell
Hope you got your health and you're at peace with yourself
Became older and wiser, I hope you toast to my name
I sit beside you guys even tough my bones in the grave
I got so much more to say but this the end of the song
So just rewind the tape and don't mind singing along
Come on!
[Chorus]
[Ranto:]
If this was the last song
And these were the last days
If the show really can't go on
Then I'm catching the train (And I'll be gone)
[Repeat]
Songwriters: ALBARN, DAMON/FAITHFULL, MARIANNE
Last Song lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Envelion
Thanks for the HQ version.
I remember the first time I heard this, the way the clock speeds up at the end really hit me hard. Almost had a panic attack from the way it represents time going faster than you can imagine. Time's always running out.
Sergi String
That damn ticking''s been chasing me for 15 years already
Ninetofive Subbrigade
Envelion and Sergi i love you both !
Doug Anthony
Is it..
Jon Hogback
This song has given me so much inspiration .. love you guys
Frank Murray
This is music! So original and fresh!
vultas
proud to be a Swede