1. Milo is an American … Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists using this name:
1. Milo is an American rapper also known as R.A.P. Ferreira and Scallops Hotel. He is also one half of Nostrum Grocers with E L U C I D. He released his debut mixtape, "I wish my brother Rob was here" on November 1st, 2011. On February 19th, 2012 he released "Milo takes Baths", a mixtape featuring Milo rapping over Baths' instrumentals. Milo also wrote this blurb about Milo, apart from the bits he didn't. In 2012, he signed to Hellfyre Club Records. In January 2013, he released two EPs titled Things That Happen at Day and Things That Happen at Night. Later that year he released the mixtape Cavalcade. Milo released his first official album, A Toothpaste Suburb, on September 23rd, 2014. On September 25th, 2015 Milo released his second album entitled "So The Flies Don't Come", released on Ruby Yacht.
2. Milo is an experimental band based out of Lincoln and Pawtucket Rhode Island. The members include Robin Hewson, Mark Mennucci, Andy Wilmarth, Mike Decosta, and Jeremy Joubert. They have been active since 2007 and have been active participants in the southern New England music scene.
3. Milo is a DJ working in the south east of England (born 9th December 1973) who first came to prominence as DJ Chill in the mid '90. Super Chill music mixes are also badged as Parisienne Dave.
4. Milo is a Czech band with very funny events (concerts).
5. Milo was the name of a Toulouse, France band composed of J.C. Nogues, Yvan "Doc" Mirouse, and Grey. They recorded an album entitled Best of Milo in the early 1990s.
6. MiLO is a band emerging from the Los Angeles downtown artist scene. With the writing team of Swedish composer Mikael Sandgren and Jamaican/American singer Lola Gayle, the outcome is much different than even they had originally thought. Their lyrics are cryptic and poetic. After a few listens they unravel into emotional statements about human frailty and beauty — the futility but ultimate victory of the human endeavor.
7. Milo aka Milo Ippolito has recorded two albums under his first name. His songs have been broadcast on the Dr. Demento show and various college stations. His tracks "Minimalist" and "Happy World" appear on the Dropped on the Head 2 compilation CD and the Shari Elf Tribute Album. His solo albums are Smell the Parade and Darkside of the Rumours. He performs occassionally in Atlanta.
8. Milo was the handle of a musician from the norwegian demo crew Illithid.
9. Milo is a happy hardcore/UK hardcore producer and DJ, and is one of the few happy hardcore/UK hardcore producers/DJs based in the United States.
10. Milo is the handle of a musician who creates experimental and electronic music at https://soundcloud.com/pictochat
Zen Scientist
Milo Lyrics
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There seem to, there seem
I don't think that you understand
There seem… seemingly a misconception here
It's him who wrote the Tao of the pessimist
As thespians maneuver through the now and its messiness
I've grown weary of their kindnesses
This is a kite shield to protect you from complacency
I stand adjacent to the vagrancy, no vacancy
Out in the street with palms and guns, the Argo of the ergonauts
It's enough to send kisses down your arm like Gomez
How he dazzled with bafflegab
Sisyphus surmounts the aggro crag
Cantillating grace and they can't keep my pace
(and they can't keep my pace)
The soul is fly
I'm in the new zone
I've decided my point of view
I have decided my point of view
This earth I respect, her subtle mood swings
Some are whispering far for you
At the back of a long line like always
In the recesses receding
This lawn chair creaks when I'm leaning
The microcosm between velour and velvet
When the ache becomes a Kaiser helmet
Cc me when you supersize your intentions
Ill be in the frozen food aisle until then
It's a lead lid on this pillbox
I plan on living until the bills stop
Budding curmudgeon with cudgel bludgeon the kerfuffle of the welterweight
That's understated
I stay indoors
I stay indoors
I stay indoors
We broke so its lawn chairs, long stairs
Gloomy, never forlorn
Learn the old forms; honor the old gods via iPod
Don't stop the body rock, I have decided in good faith to let my soul fly
Mr. Yuk lets his soul fly
Ken Saro-Wiwa let's his soul fly
Mister, uh, Kenford has been known to let his soul fly
I know DJ syndicate let's his soul fly
The Kleanerz are so fly
Guantanamo bosh lets his soul fly
Jacob Bluefinger well I bet he lets his soul fly
Dugan Nash been known to let his soul fly
Black Orpheus I'm sure he lets his soul fly
That boy, Scipio he lets his soul fly
Of course the wise owl himself, he lets his soul fly
Who was once called Flows-A-Million, yes he's so fly
"Zen Scientist" by Milo delves into the misconceptions that people have about life and the way that things work. The song begins by stating that there are misunderstandings and misconceptions that need to be addressed. Milo then goes on to draw attention to his tiredness with the way that things are done, particularly the way that thespians use the present moment and cope with its messiness. He then turns to the addled Zen scientist, who has an infinite capacity for mindfulness but is struggling to find peace amidst the constant chaos of life.
Milo then describes how he stands adjacent to the vagrancy, noting that he is out in the streets with his palms and guns, ready to fight against any obstacles. He mentions Sisyphus, the Greek mythological character who constantly had to push a rock uphill, only for it to roll back down again, highlighting the challenges that one faces in life. Milo then suggests that the soul is fly and that he has decided to let his soul fly, breaking free of the constraints of societal expectations and choosing his own path.
The song then goes on to mention various people who have also chosen to let their soul fly, from Mr. Yuk to Ken Saro-Wiwa and even DJ Syndicate. Milo ends the song by emphasizing the importance of allowing oneself to fly, to follow one's own path, and not to be controlled by anyone else's expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Well there seem to be some misconceptions
There seem… seemingly a misconception here
It's him who wrote the Tao of the pessimist
He's the one who wrote the book on pessimism
As thespians maneuver through the now and its messiness
Actors navigate through the present, despite its messiness
I've grown weary of their kindnesses
I'm tired of their acts of kindness
The addled Zen scientist with the inwardly infinite capacity for mindfulness
The confused Zen practitioner who has an infinite capacity for mindfulness
This is a kite shield to protect you from complacency
This is a mechanism to protect you from becoming complacent
I stand adjacent to the vagrancy, no vacancy
I'm standing next to the homeless, there's no room left
Out in the street with palms and guns, the Argo of the ergonauts
In the street with our hands and guns, ready for battle
It's enough to send kisses down your arm like Gomez
It's enough to make you get goosebumps
How he dazzled with bafflegab
He impressed everyone with his nonsense
Sisyphus surmounts the aggro crag
Sisyphus overcomes his difficulties
Cantillating grace and they can't keep my pace
Singing gracefully, and they can't keep up with me
The soul is fly
The soul is amazing
I'm in the new zone
I'm in the right mindset
I've decided my point of view
I've made up my mind on what I believe
This earth I respect, her subtle mood swings
I have respect for the earth and its changing moods
Some are whispering far for you
Some people are talking about you far away
At the back of a long line like always
At the end of a long line as usual
In the recesses receding
In the fading corners
This lawn chair creaks when I'm leaning
This lawn chair makes noise when I lean back
The microcosm between velour and velvet
The small differences between velour and velvet
When the ache becomes a Kaiser helmet
When the pain becomes unbearable
Cc me when you supersize your intentions
Copy me when you make your plans bigger
Ill be in the frozen food aisle until then
I'll be in the frozen food section until then
It's a lead lid on this pillbox
It's a heavy burden to bear
I plan on living until the bills stop
I plan on living until I don't owe any more money
Budding curmudgeon with cudgel bludgeon the kerfuffle of the welterweight
The new grumpy person with a club beats up the chaos of the lightweight
That's understated
That's putting it mildly
I stay indoors
I stay inside
We broke so its lawn chairs, long stairs
We're broke, so we sit in lawn chairs and climb long stairs
Gloomy, never forlorn
Sad, but not hopeless
Learn the old forms; honor the old gods via iPod
Learn from the past and honor tradition through modern technology
Don't stop the body rock, I have decided in good faith to let my soul fly
Keep dancing, I've made the conscious decision to let my soul soar
Mr. Yuk lets his soul fly
Mr. Yuk allows his soul to take flight
Ken Saro-Wiwa let's his soul fly
Ken Saro-Wiwa lets his soul soar
Mister, uh, Kenford has been known to let his soul fly
Mr. Kenford has been known to let his soul fly
I know DJ syndicate let's his soul fly
I know DJ syndicate lets his soul soar
The Kleanerz are so fly
The Kleanerz are amazing
Guantanamo bosh lets his soul fly
Guantanamo bosh allows his soul to take flight
Jacob Bluefinger well I bet he lets his soul fly
I bet that Jacob Bluefinger lets his soul soar
Dugan Nash been known to let his soul fly
Dugan Nash has been known to let his soul soar
Black Orpheus I'm sure he lets his soul fly
I'm sure that Black Orpheus allows his soul to take flight
That boy, Scipio he lets his soul fly
That boy, Scipio allows his soul to soar
Of course the wise owl himself, he lets his soul fly
Of course the wise owl allows his soul to take flight
Who was once called Flows-A-Million, yes he's so fly
The person who was once called Flows-A-Million is amazing
Contributed by Maria P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Juapro
Milo is quite possibly the best rapsmith who has ever walked the planet. I don't care who sold the most, he's a true artist. I can't wait for the whole album
@Jubanen12
+Jon Hiller "rapsmith" haha first I've heard any one use word like that...
@yetimalone2844
Check out Aesop Rock if you haven't. Not to be mistaken for asap Rocky
@totallyunoriginalusername
Lol was about to say that you should listen to Aesop Rock, looks like someone beat me to it though.
@eldano99
billy woods is the goat
@tyrannicalthesaurus4672
I'll agree that he's one of the best, and certainly one of the most undernoticed (even as a hip hop head, I'd never heard of him until recently). I woupd definitely put him with Aesop Rock, Kendrick Lamar, and Immortal Technique for the most concious rappers.
@magusincognito5241
Honestly some of the most legit wordplay you can't even deny it.
@krakowski_6237
I deny it just to spite you.
And then I take it back because it‘s a great song.
@rickb1830
honestly one of the best songs i've heard lately
@mufasa6272
Man, this is really good music