There is more than one artist with this name:

1) Luciano (real name… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:

1) Luciano (real name Patrick Großmann; born January 28, 1994 in Bautzen) is a German rapper from Berlin.

The son of a Mozambican father and a German mother, Luciano grew up mostly in the Schöneberg district of Berlin. He is a member of the rap crew Loco Squad Gang.

In 2020, Luciano was one of the first high-reach German-language rappers to release music in the internationally successful UK Drill style.

2. Luciano (born Jepther McClymont on October 20, 1964) is a Jamaican Roots Reggae artist. He first begun recording in 1992 under his first name Luciana, with his debut single "Ebony & Ivory" on the Aquarius Record label and followed with his debut album 'Moving Up' for RAS records in 1993. Luciano is the seventh of nine children and was born to extremely spiritual and musical parents while growing up in Daveyton, a small district in the central parish of Manchester, Jamaica.

2) Luciano, born in 1978 in Chile and raised in Switzerland. Started DJing in 1993 and producing electronic music since 1997. In the mid-90's, he was promoting Sense Club and Encuentros con la Technocultura in Santiago de Chile in the company of many initiators of the Latin American electronic music scene: Señor Coconut AKA Atom Heart, Ricardo Villalobos, Pier Bucci, Dandy Jack, Adrian Schopf, Washington Miranda, Argenix Brito, Microman, etc.

Luciano left Chile at 21 and moved to Europe (2000), settling in Geneva (Switzerland) to launch Mental Groove Records and holding a residency at the Weetamix club. He gradually invaded the inner reaches of electronic culture, forming a partnership with Ibiza’s most notorious underground club, Circoloco at DC10, which gave Luciano a perfect platform and a passionate audience for his irresistible, mind-altering blend of barebones techno and hot-blooded Latin rhythms. His releases appear on the Transmat, Perlon, Lo-Fi Stereo, Bruchstuecke and Klang Elektronik record labels.

Luciano's mixed Swiss & Chilean identity shows in his music, a somewhat mystical blend of deep techno & electro that integrates southern elements in rhythms and colourful patterns in sound. His collaborations with Ricardo Villalobos (Playhouse, Perlon, Warp, Force Inc etc.) as Sense Club are especially rewarding, as is his partnership with Pier Bucci and Argenix Brito as Monne Automne.

Mellowing his style as times goes by, getting more experimental and spacey with a fresh style of his own, Luciano’s production is destined to the wiser dancefloors.

Foot Soljah
Luciano Lyrics

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La La, La La Oh boy, yeah yeah
La La, La La, yea, in my heart it seems as though...

Look at me now, as I travel along, in my heart I'm singing a song, yes
I once was weak, but now I'm strong, I fully recognize the Father's plan
To be in this world and not of this world, that's the way mankind should live -oh yea
and everything we do or say we should think positive, and even the burdens will lighten our soul - yea
and that's the way I will live my life(li - fe), the little i have, the more I give - oh yeah

to free myself of material wear, depending on naturality
yeah

Chorus:
I'm a foot soldier, trodding through Jah land,
Trying to ovastand this thing called life,
I'm a foot soldier, trodding through Jah land,
teaching everyone about Jah's love

Where are you going? What are you running to?
To make a dime for another man?
Did you kiss your queen? And did you hug you youths today?
To let them know you ovastand.
Did you pray? Did you bless the brand new day? To free your mind of this confusion?
And that is why I make this decision, to strip myself oh materiality
Oh well...cus

Chorus

Bridge:
And though some times,
I feel so close, with strong hope I keep racing through,
soon I know I'll be moving on,
to a place on a higher ground

Chorus

Chorus
Chorus

Overall Meaning

Luciano's "Foot Soljah" is a song that speaks to the journey of life and the importance of knowing oneself in the process. The opening lines "La La, La La Oh boy, yeah yeah/La La, La La, yea, in my heart it seems as though..." set a reflective tone as the artist looks at his life journey thus far. He reminisces over being weak at one point in time, but acknowledges his strength now, and attributes his growth to his understanding of the Father's plan. The artist then goes on to express the importance of positively thinking and contributing to the world, regardless of how little one may have. The idea of being in the world but not of the world is also emphasized.

The chorus "I'm a foot soldier, trodding through Jah land, trying to ovastand this thing called life..." encapsulates the overall message of the song. Luciano refers to himself as a foot soldier, metaphorically depicting the journey of life as a war, and him as a soldier. The term 'Jah' refers to God, and so the artist speaks of his journey through this life under the guidance of the divine. The chorus is sung three times, emphasizing the theme.

Luciano questions the listener about where they are going and what they are running towards. He encourages the listener to prioritise family, express love to those dear to them, live in the present moment, and free their minds from confusion. He then talks about his personal decision to strip himself of materialism in order to live closer to nature and thereby find a deeper sense of purpose and meaning.

Overall, "Foot Soljah" encourages listeners to keep striving, learning, and growing as they navigate through life's journey.

Line by Line Meaning

Look at me now, as I travel along, in my heart I'm singing a song, yes
Despite the challenges in his journey, Luciano remains positive and filled with song

I once was weak, but now I'm strong, I fully recognize the Father's plan
Through faith, Luciano has gained strength and understanding of God's plan for him

To be in this world and not of this world, that's the way mankind should live -oh yea
Luciano believes in living a life guided by spiritual values, separate from the materialistic world around us

and everything we do or say we should think positive, and even the burdens will lighten our soul - yea
Luciano believes in the power of positivity and the impact it can have on one's soul

and that's the way I will live my life(li - fe), the little i have, the more I give - oh yeah
Luciano aspires to live a life of selflessness and generosity, regardless of his possessions

to free myself of material wear, depending on naturality yeah
Luciano believes in the importance of freeing oneself from attachment to material possessions

I'm a foot soldier, trodding through Jah land, Trying to ovastand this thing called life
Luciano sees himself as a spiritual warrior, navigating through life with the guidance of Jah

teaching everyone about Jah's love
Luciano sees his purpose as spreading Jah's message of love and positivity to others

Where are you going? What are you running to? To make a dime for another man?
Luciano questions the priorities of those who are driven solely by material gain

Did you kiss your queen? And did you hug you youths today? To let them know you ovastand.
Luciano emphasizes the importance of showing love and understanding to those closest to us

Did you pray? Did you bless the brand new day? To free your mind of this confusion?
Luciano believes in the power of prayer and reflection in clearing one's mind and finding clarity

And though some times, I feel so close, with strong hope I keep racing through, soon I know I'll be moving on, to a place on a higher ground
Despite the trials he faces, Luciano remains hopeful and focused on reaching a higher spiritual plane

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