Formed in Dublin in the late 1990's, mrnorth have had quite an odyssey leading up to the release of their debut record Lifesize. The four-piece, made up of two brothers, a first cousin and a next door neighbor, started playing together when they were young teens. After making some noise on the Dublin scene, the boys left Ireland for Vicenza, Italy. The trip was supposed to last for 3 months, just long enough for a producer to put down some tracks for a record. Instead, the band became local favorites and toured all of Italy for the next two years. Then, the band met up with an American manager who brought them to New York City. With constant performances, mrnorth built up a great fan base in New York and eventually all over the Northeast. Next, the band caught the eye of several record executives. mrnorth scored a record deal and went into the studio with Jerry Harrison (Talking Heads, Live, No Doubt). The result was Lifesize, 12 moving tunes of epic proportions. Lifesize allows the listener to feel an enormous lift with each song from start to finish, just as it is delivered by mrnorth in the live performance. The record exhibits an incredible unity and tightness among its four members. Smith delivers the songs with one of the most powerful and original voices in music today and is often compared to Jeff Buckley, Thom Yorke and Freddie Mercury. Audiences are constantly blown away by the charismatic singer's vocals combined with his energetic performances. mrnorth broke out of the Northeast in 2003 with tours in the Southeast, Midwest, West Coast and Hawaii including support shows with Liz Phair, Puddle of Mudd, Sheryl Crow, Evanescence, Bruce Willis and 'Lollapalooza 2003. 2004 saw them taking part in Lollapalooza, Nashville Rivers, Camp Jeep and Music Fest as well as supporting The Who, Van Halen, Live and Brian Adams. The band have spent the last few months writing and recording the follow up to Lifesize.
Give Me Life
Mr. North Lyrics
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Give me a lot yeah
It doesn't matter if I like it or not
Like it or not no
I promise I'll give it all that I got
All that I got
You know it
Just give me a little bit yeah
Give me a little of whatever I want
Give me a lot of whatever I need
Let me know whenever I'm wrong
I don't believe in everything I read
Spit my truth rapping on these songs
My life is different from the shit you see
Told em' bout some of the stories I got and they think I'm lying living make believe
Got some homies that's dead and gone
Now we repping them on a tee
Kicked nicotine not no fiend
You want anything you got to pay that fee
Don't know nothing that come for free
Except every time I nut I nut for free
My routine consists of things that don't exist in your life
Just because you think you are doesn't mean that you're right
It's okay to not be okay man I promise that it's alright
You'll get better
I'll get better and we'll get better soon
Alright let's get to it
I'm done wasting time when I'm in the booth
Telling em'
Give me a little or give me a lot
Give me a lot yeah
It doesn't matter if I like it or not
Like it or not no
I promise I'll give it all that I got
All that I got you know it
Just give me a little bit yeah
Or give me a lot of it yeah
Give me a little or give me a what
Give me a lot
You know it
Yeah
Imma be good with whatever I got
Whatever I got
Just give me a little or give me a lot
Give me a lot
Just give me a little bit
Or give me a lot of it
Give me a little or give me or a lot
Open the doors and we setting up shop
I'll hit the beat or I'm playing it rock
This shit soul this shit is God this shit not pop
I like your girl I think we should swap
Ain't shit is perfect but I let it rock
No matter the cost
We just two youngin's who do it for pops
They be like hold up
But what's the hold up
And why the cold shoulder?
Sticky like cola
Hit my motorla
We finna ride like a stroller
Shorty got no job
She on the sofa
I'm not gonna hold ya
I pushed a rover
Now ride army green like soldier
Suit up because its never over
The future here I coulda told ya
Thick girl call her bronco odd ball he push mongo
Still wave when I Drive by
Let loose show your wild side
Lord knows I'll be alright
Blurred lines seeing sci fi
Its no mind, La la la
Even if the walls come down and the shoes don't fit me
I'll be always yours
Cause I know that you was with me
If the car don't start
And I gotta move quickly I'll be thinking of you I know you thinking of me
Even if the walls come down
And you cant come with me
I'll be always yours
Cause I know that you was with me
If the car does crash
And I'm gone too quickly
I'll be thinking of you I know you thinking of me
The lyrics to Mr. North's song Give Me Life depict a man who knows that his romantic interest is not interested in him, and therefore, he decides to set her free. While he watches her leave, he reflects on his addiction to drugs and how it's haunting him even in his dreams. He then goes on to talk about having sex with a woman in the moonlight, enjoying the experience so much that he might consider keeping her for more than one night.
He then apologizes to the woman he set free, telling her that he can heal her if she gives him time. However, he goes on to talk about his attraction to dirty things, wanting to lay low and smoke an ounce of weed. He also mentions driving a blacked-out i8 which has gained him attention from women who are only interested in his fame.
Towards the end of the song, he talks about how he made it to heaven but wonders where his halo is. This suggests his moral ambiguity as he contemplates whether or not to kill the girl who says she loves him. The lyrics overall give a glimpse into the mind of someone struggling with addiction and moral dilemmas.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you don't want me
I am aware that you are uninterested in me.
So i'll set you free
In response, I will let you go.
Sit there and watch you leave
I will remain and observe as you depart.
Things aren't what they seem
The situation is not what it appears to be.
I just like popping beans
I enjoy consuming a type of drug called beans.
Perc 30 in my lean
Additionally, I have combined opioids and cough medicine to create a potent concoction.
Od inside my dreams
Unfortunately, this has led to an overdose in my dreams.
That shit is haunting me
This has caused me to feel haunted.
Fucking on a bitch in the moon light
I am engaging in intercourse with a woman beneath the moon's light.
Something about it just feels right
The experience brings me a sense of joy and contentment.
Pussy is pink and its real tight
The woman's genitalia is colored pink and narrow in size.
Might need to keep her more than 1 night
This encounter may potentially evolve into a longer-term relationship.
I'm sorry you're broken on the inside
I regret to hear that you are emotionally damaged.
Maybe I can heal you just give me time
Perhaps, given enough time, I can improve your emotional state.
I been havin' dreams bout all of this dirty fuego
Recently, I have been having dreams related to illegal activities.
I can't fall asleep I really just wanna lay low
These dreams are causing me to feel anxious and unable to sleep.
Smoke an OZ you know I ain't really phased though
Regardless, I am still using marijuana in large amounts.
Imma do me while lil shawty do the gang hoe
Ultimately, I will prioritize my own interests while a woman engages in criminal activity.
Blacked out i8 she want me just for the fame tho
While under the influence, I purchased an expensive car and a woman is now attracted to me solely because of my wealth.
I made it to heaven lil bitch where is my halo
I have the impression that I have achieved a superior status, yet I feel that I have yet to be properly recognized.
Roll a whole blunt smoke it down to the filter if shawty say she love me
If a woman expresses feelings of love towards me, I will consume a large quantity of marijuana, even to the point of consuming the entire blunt.
Then I might have to kill her
However, if she actually admits to loving me, I may need to resort to violence.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Christian Felner, Mason Hetrick
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Not sure you'll see this, but your performance at Bonnaroo 04 truly moved me. Absolutely one of the best sets I ever saw.