He has stated that he wishes to work with as many artists as possible in his career to help avoid creative stagnation and this certainly shows in his musical output. Together with his crew, living legends he has put out a total of four albums. Then there is the Three Melancholy Gypsys (3MG), a group consisting of three living legends members, who have put out two full length releases. His collaboration with atmosphere's slug has so far produced three cd's, the first of which was a tribute to Christina Ricci whom he also sang softly of on another collaboration - netherworlds together with lesser known rappers anacron and himself.
In 2005 he broadened his horizons by directing an indie film called "Walk Like a Man" with the plot being loosely based on the track by the same name from Murs 3:16 - The 9th Edition. A soundtrack to this movie was also released which besides his own material also featured artists such as atmosphere, DJ Z-Trip, blueprint and brother ali.
Wherever You Are
Murs Lyrics
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Her name was Rose, my reply was no response at all
Half Moroccan and half French
Couldn’t keep talking, I panicked I was too tense
Froze up like Elaine
She smiled, broke the ice so I started to spit my game
I said Rose, that’s a pretty name
And if I never got to see your city it would be a shame
We could see the sites from the inside of your ride
Got to the bus around four or five
Walk me to the door, it was snowing outside
I guess the bus close enough to make contact
Whispered in her ear, she should give me her contact
Slipped me some paper then she started to fall back
Rocket mail dot com, how the fuck I’ma call that
Well fuck then, don’t call back
Blown off by this female
If this was 98 I had never heard of e-mail
Then she explain the details
Parent's strict, she wasn’t allowed to see males
Got home and copped me a laptop
From this basehead right outside of the crack spot
Plugged in the modem, got a Hotmail account
Time to see what the world wide web was all about
Send a message, she replied the next day
Welcome to the internet sweetie, now let’s play
We shared stories, we wrote essays
I remember every word like it was yesterday
Back and forth for like three months
Finally popped the question, asked her when we could meet up
Response seemed like it never came
And when it finally did I was forever changed
She said my heart belongs to you but my body to another
And should I refuse I’d bring shame to my mother
Words on the screen never brought such pain
Kept trying to reach her, all attempts were in vain
So I check my inbox for your name
Looked for the messages that never came
If we’ll never get together it would be a shame
Wherever you are I know that you feel the same
Wherever you are, wherever you are
The lyrics of Murs's song "Are You Ready" tell the story of a missed connection between him and a girl named Rose. They meet outside of a concert hall in Montreal and he freezes up when he tries to talk to her, but she breaks the ice with a smile. He asks her to be his tour guide and she gives him her contact information before they part ways. He later finds out that she's not allowed to see males, but they start talking online for three months. Murs eventually asks her to meet up with him, but she reveals that she's already promised herself to another and can't be with him. He is left heartbroken, checking his inbox for messages that will never come.
The lyrics are about missed opportunities and the pain of unrequited love. Murs regrets not being able to connect with Rose in the moment and tries to make up for it by reaching out online, but ultimately realizes that it was never meant to be. The song captures the feeling of longing for something that's just out of reach and the disappointment of not being able to have it. The chorus echoes this sentiment with the repetition of "wherever you are."
Overall, "Are You Ready" is a poignant and introspective look into the complexities of human relationships, and the lyrics reveal Murs's vulnerability and emotional depth as a songwriter.
Line by Line Meaning
Met her at Montreal right outside a concert hall
I met a girl named Rose in Montreal outside a concert hall.
Her name was Rose, my reply was no response at all
Rose introduced herself, but I was too nervous and didn't respond.
Half Moroccan and half French
Rose is of mixed Moroccan and French heritage.
Couldn’t keep talking, I panicked I was too tense
I was too nervous to keep the conversation going and panicked.
Froze up like Elaine
I was so nervous I froze up like Elaine from Seinfeld.
She smiled, broke the ice so I started to spit my game
Rose smiled and helped break the ice, so I started flirting with her.
I said Rose, that’s a pretty name
I complimented Rose's name, telling her it's pretty.
And if I never got to see your city it would be a shame
I told Rose that if I never get to see her city, it would be a shame.
Be my personal tour guide
I asked Rose to be my personal tour guide in her city.
We could see the sites from the inside of your ride
I suggested we explore the city from the comfort of her car.
Got to the bus around four or five
We arrived at the bus around 4 or 5 pm.
Walk me to the door, it was snowing outside
Rose walked me to the door since it was snowing outside.
I guess the bus close enough to make contact
I realized that the bus was close enough to get Rose's contact information.
Whispered in her ear, she should give me her contact
I asked Rose to give me her contact information in a whisper.
Slipped me some paper then she started to fall back
Rose gave me a piece of paper with her contact information and started to leave.
Rocket mail dot com, how the fuck I’ma call that
I expressed confusion about how to contact Rose using her email address.
Well fuck then, don’t call back
I was frustrated and gave up trying to contact Rose.
Blown off by this female
I was rejected by Rose and felt hurt.
If this was 98 I had never heard of e-mail
I joked that if it was 1998, I wouldn't have even known what email was.
Then she explain the details
Rose explained why she was hard to reach.
Parent's strict, she wasn’t allowed to see males
Rose's parents had strict rules about her interacting with males.
Got home and copped me a laptop
I bought a laptop after returning home.
From this basehead right outside of the crack spot
I bought the laptop from a drug addict who was near a drug dealing location.
Plugged in the modem, got a Hotmail account
I set up an internet connection and created a Hotmail account on the new laptop.
Time to see what the world wide web was all about
I was excited to explore the internet for the first time.
Send a message, she replied the next day
I messaged Rose and received a response the following day.
Welcome to the internet sweetie, now let’s play
Rose introduced me to the world of the internet, suggesting we interact online.
We shared stories, we wrote essays
Rose and I shared personal stories and wrote long essays to each other.
I remember every word like it was yesterday
I remember everything we wrote to each other as if it were yesterday.
Back and forth for like three months
We communicated back and forth for about three months.
Finally popped the question, asked her when we could meet up
I finally asked Rose when we could meet up in person.
Response seemed like it never came
I waited a long time for Rose's response to my question.
And when it finally did I was forever changed
Rose's response changed me deeply.
She said my heart belongs to you but my body to another
Rose declared her love for me, but said she was in a relationship with someone else.
And should I refuse I’d bring shame to my mother
Rose suggested that declining the other person's advances would bring shame to her family.
Words on the screen never brought such pain
Reading Rose's message on the computer screen was painful.
Kept trying to reach her, all attempts were in vain
I tried to contact Rose again and again, but it was all in vain.
So I check my inbox for your name
I searched my inbox for any messages from Rose.
Looked for the messages that never came
I was hoping to find messages from Rose that never came.
If we’ll never get together it would be a shame
I feel it's a shame that Rose and I may never be together.
Wherever you are I know that you feel the same
I believe Rose feels the same no matter where she is.
Wherever you are, wherever you are
I acknowledge that Rose and I may be far apart and in different places.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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This beat was made by god.
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the story of your life
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The feels
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Thank you Tid!
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@alizaeoh4475
Still disappointed that Murs signed with Strange Music.. i was expecting him to sign with Rhyme Sayers but im still proud hes out there still making music i hope he still keeps that flow hes always had with Felt and Living Legends.. cant wait to see Murs in Denver!! He better play some songs from his 9th Wonder Edition Album
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@91Definite
This song reminds me of a Catfish episode lol! Too bad Nev and Max wasn't featured on the song lmao! Murs that nigga straight up with 9th wonder! I feel Murs makes better music with 9th wonder! But Murs is a great overall!