1) Lotus is a larg… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Lotus is a largely instrumental Philadelphia, PA, USA, based band that melds sounds of electro, house, funk, and post-rock. They tour the United States frequently as well as Japan and are the most often scrobbled "Lotus" http://www.lotusvibes.com
2) Lotus is a Chicago based group centered on Christy Cameron Smith and Paul Infiniti. Described as "...softly flow through downtempo rhythms and are enlightened by strong melodies arising from acoustic, electric and electronic instrumentations
and arrangements all lead by the sensual and yet powerful voice of Christy
Cameron Smith." http://www.lotusband.com
3) Lotus is a Swedish band.
Line-up:
Anders Åhlund (Vocals, ex-Saigon)
Uffe Pettersson (Keyboards, also a member of Galleon)
Micke Berner (bass, been a member of RockTools)
They recorded the whole Sgt Pepper album.
4) Lotus is a four-piece band influenced by straight forward and melodic hardcore bands with a groove. With members of melodic hardcore band Accept The Change and rock band Gipsy On The Rocks. J, J, J & B.
5) Lotus is a six-member croatian rock/acoustic band. Formed by Filip Kozlica (acoustic guitar, vocals) and Bruno Milanović (bass). Other members of the band: Nikola Betica (guitars), Marko Vucelja (drums), Maja Kosanović (vocals) and Dino Zanetti (piano, keyboards). http://www.myspace.com/lotuszg
6) Lotus is a jam, progressive jazz, beat box bass band from Toronto Canada.
7) Lotus is a New Zealand vocalist based in Wellington http://www.lotusflower.co.nz/
8) Lotus is an Italian band made up by Amerigo Verardi, Claudio Chiari and Silvio Trisciuzzi. http://www.mescal.it
9) Lotus (real name David Applegate) is an electronic artist. He has released two EPs and has mixed a various artist CD called 'Lotus Chill Out Volume I'.
10) Lotus is (was) a Dutch band, based in Amsterdam. Repertoire consisted of self-written material as well as a cover version of Built To Spill's song Car.
11) Lotus was an experimental electronic noise/punk band with yelping vocals, loops, and real instruments from Pennsylvania that recorded two albums called Lotus In, Garbage Out and Version 2.0
12) Lotus was a five piece ambient/goth/darkwave type project based in Brooklyn NY, featuring several members of underground avant-rock groups from the area and a dominatrix/visual artist named Cat on vocals. After three members left the group, Alex and Cat continued the project briefly, appearing in a film, and then disbanding short after. Only one recording (a demo tape) exists aside from the film appearance.
13) Lotus is a creative faction of the Bossalaus Movement, a nameplate for the visual arts, musical work, etc. that is created by the organization. Bossalaus created the brands: Nobodies From Nowhere (NFN), NFN Radio, Mighty Mixtape, Bossalaus is composed by 3 factions: (F) FireFrost, (L) Lotus, (W) Wreckerz. http://www.bossala.us http://www.nfn.am
14) Lotus Jazz-rock band from Oslo, Norway established 1975. Their only album "Lotus" (1979) was nominated to the norwegian grammy.
15) Lotus is a Moscow, Idaho based a capella trio that put out one album, The Dance Goes On, with Peacehouse Records.
16)Lotus is a short-lived emo band from Slavonski Brod, Croatia.
Good People
Lotus Lyrics
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While I have money to spend
For tomorrow maybe Monday
And I haven't got a dollar nor a friend
When I've got plenty of money good people
All my friends are all gathered around
But as soon as my pocketbook is empty
Come gather round the people
While I have money to spend
For tomorrow maybe monday
And I haven't got a dollar nor a friend
When I've got plenty of money good people
All my friends are all gathered around
But as soon as my pocketbook is empty
Not a friend on this earth can be found
My daddy told me a plenty good people
And my momma she told me more
She said son if you don't quit these rowdy ways
There'll be trouble at your door
Go dig a hole in the meadow good people
Dig it deep in the cold cold ground
And then gather around all your kind friends
And watch this poor rounder go down
And when I'm dead and buried
With my pale faced turned to the sun
Don't be standing 'round weeping, little woman
Just think what you have done
Lotus's song "Good People" depicts the fleeting nature of friendship that is often based on financial status. The first verse talks about the singer's experience of having many friends while they have money but losing them all when they are out of cash. The singer urges people to gather around while they still have money to spend, indicating that they will lose their friends soon. The second verse, similarly, talks of the singer's parents warning them about the consequences of their rowdy lifestyle.
The chorus is a plea to the 'good people' to gather around while the singer still has money to spend, as they fear they will have neither money nor friends come Monday. The reference to 'dig a hole in the meadow' appears to affirm the traditional symbolism of a grave or burial. The last verse is haunting, as the singer warns their partner not to weep over their death, but rather reflect on what they have done. This could mean the effect they have had on society or the opportunities they've missed, but either way, it is a poignant view on the transient nature of life and friendship.
Line by Line Meaning
Come gather round good people
Join me, good and honest people
While I have money to spend
While I have the means to share my wealth
For tomorrow maybe Monday
Because there's a chance I may not have this fortune forever
And I haven't got a dollar nor a friend
Without my wealth, I'm left with no companions
When I've got plenty of money good people
When I have an abundance of money, good and honest people are drawn to me
All my friends are all gathered around
My associates gather around me when I have wealth
But as soon as my pocketbook is empty
However, when my riches are gone
Not a friend on this earth can be found
There's no one left to support or care for me
My daddy told me a plenty good people
Good and honest people gave me warnings and advice
And my momma she told me more
My mother also provided guidance
She said son if you don't quit these rowdy ways
If you don't change your wild behavior
There'll be trouble at your door
You'll face the consequences of your actions
Go dig a hole in the meadow good people
Dig a grave in the field, honest people
Dig it deep in the cold cold ground
Dig it deep into the hard, cold earth
And then gather around all your kind friends
Afterward, gather your faithful associates
And watch this poor rounder go down
And witness this wayward soul pass away
And when I'm dead and buried
Once I've departed this earth and been laid to rest
With my pale faced turned to the sun
With my face upturned toward the light of the heavens
Don't be standing 'round weeping, little woman
Don't stand around and cry, my dear
Just think what you have done
Rather, consider the consequences of your actions
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Stephen Martin Singer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kurt Andres
this is not the original version, right?
Tiago Nunes
Right. No, I don't. I'm also looking for it.
Kurt Andres
know that, thanks I just wanna listening the original ones, you know where I can?
Tiago Nunes
Kurt Andres This is Zwette Remix.