The duo came to people's attention with their first effort, the "Drop Bass" b/w "Bounce" 12" single on Emerge Music in 1999. The follow up release came in 2000 as the "All Word, No Play" vinyl single.
Shortly after the Non-Prophets singles caught a buzz Sage verbally committed to the up and coming label, Anticon for the release of his first solo album. Until Personal Journals official unveiling in 2002, Francis self-released his "Sick Of" series which included Non-Prophets material.
Around the same time Beats created his first compilation of instrumentals, Reverse Discourse. Here Joey introduces his unpaused/uninterrupted style of producing. With Sage's help the album saw the light of day on his label, Strange Famous Records.
Today, the two are established as soloists. In 2004 Sage signed to punk label, Epitaph Records. In 2005 his second solo album, A Healthy Distrust was the first of three records to come out on the Los Angeles label. That same year Joey released Indie Rock Blues on independent label, Arbeid and 24-7 Records. Rumor has it the two no longer talk and refuse to work together.
Come Come Now
Non-Prophets Lyrics
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Yeah
If you only knew what I
What I know now
You would know that
If you only knew
If you only knew what I
What I know now
I been through the shredder
Getting fed up with this weather
Lookin' like it ain't gon let up
Tryin to keep it together
But everything get
Worse instead of better
Got a real vendetta with this setup
Goin bonkers in this hell
Just get darker then it hails
While embarking on these trails
Trying to keep from feeling failed
But now I'm worn down
Feelin' tired every day
No sleep
Needing more now
All about what for now
It all comes down to
Are you rich
Are you poor now
Can't take much more now
This world so rotten
From the top down to the bottom
But I'm told to just deal with it
Really
Fuck it's a problem
But oh well
When the feeling gettin low
And you felt it all before
Just know
Can't get worse than it's gotten
But it can though
Trying to focus on the pluses
But so much gettin minused
All I'm left with is some sad hope
Yeah I feel like it's a bad joke
Always feeling like I'm sinking
On this damn boat
If you only knew what I
What I know now
You would know that
Yeah
If you only knew
If you only knew what I
What I know now
You would know that
Yeah
If you only knew
If you only knew what I
What I know now
You would know that
Did I mention
That it's all about progression
But this constant over-stressing
Got me full of aggression
Gettin lost inside regression
Tryin to ease the tension
Is it really all karma trying to teach a lesson
I don't know
Maybe just the way it goes
But apparently I'm different
Cuz I can't accept that it's so
Can't just look the other way
Like I don't know where to go
Can't just wait another day
Can't let it take control
Gotta know
What it's all about
Why all I got is bills
ain't no food up in the house
All I do is fill
My time up bein out
Workin for a man
He don't give a fuck about
Me
Replaced same day I say
I'm walking out
A bitch
Yeah hey
Ain't that a bit about
Like why the fuckin shit
Are we really all around
And it keep on coming down
Till I'm buried under ground
Hey
If you only knew
Yeah
If you only knew what I
What I know now
You would know that
Yeah
If you only knew
If you only knew what I
What I know now
You would know that
Yeah
The Non-Prophets' song "Come Come Now" delves into the struggles and frustrations of everyday life, as seen through the eyes of the singer. Throughout the lyrics, the singer feels worn down and frustrated by the challenges he faces. He describes feeling like he's been through the shredder, with everything in his life seemingly working against him. Despite his best efforts, everything seems to be getting worse instead of better, and he's left feeling exhausted and unsure of what to do next.
As the lyrics progress, the singer continues to express his frustration with the way things are. He wonders why there's so much injustice in the world, and questions why he's always struggling to make ends meet. He feels disillusioned by the system and feels like he's been let down by those in power. Despite all this, the singer tries to find hope and meaning in his life. He knows that things could be worse, and he continues to search for the light at the end of the tunnel.
Overall, "Come Come Now" is a powerful commentary on the struggles of everyday life. It speaks to the frustration and exhaustion that many people feel when faced with adversity, and it encourages listeners to keep pushing forward even when things seem impossible. Through its compelling lyrics and heartfelt performance, this song is a moving meditation on the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
If you only knew
If you had the same knowledge as me
Yeah
I'm emphasizing what I'm about to say
If you only knew what I
If you knew the experiences I've been through
What I know now
The knowledge I've gained from my experiences
You would know that
You would understand my situation better
I been through the shredder
I've been through a lot of hardships
Getting fed up with this weather
I'm tired of dealing with tough times
Lookin' like it ain't gon let up
It doesn't seem like things will get better
Tryin to keep it together
I'm trying to maintain my sanity
But everything get
But everything keeps
Worse instead of better
Getting worse instead of improving
Got a real vendetta with this setup
I have a strong resentment towards my current situation
Goin bonkers in this hell
I'm going crazy in this difficult situation
Just get darker then it hails
Things keep getting worse
While embarking on these trails
While trying to navigate these challenges
Trying to keep from feeling failed
I'm trying to avoid feeling like a failure
But now I'm worn down
I'm exhausted
Feelin' tired every day
I'm feeling fatigued all the time
No sleep
I'm having trouble sleeping
Needing more now
I need more to survive
All about what for now
I'm questioning the purpose of everything
It all comes down to
At the end of the day
Are you rich
Do you have financial stability?
Are you poor now
Are you struggling financially?
Can't take much more now
I can't handle much more
This world so rotten
The world is a terrible place
From the top down to the bottom
Everyone is affected by it
But I'm told to just deal with it
I'm told to just accept it
Really
Honestly
Fuck it's a problem
It's a serious issue
But oh well
But there's nothing I can do about it
When the feeling gettin low
When I'm feeling down
And you felt it all before
And I've been through similar situations before
Just know
Remember
Can't get worse than it's gotten
Things can't possibly get worse
But it can though
But there's always a possibility of things getting worse
Trying to focus on the pluses
I'm trying to focus on the positive aspects of life
But so much gettin minused
But there are so many negatives
All I'm left with is some sad hope
All I have is a bleak sense of optimism
Yeah I feel like it's a bad joke
I feel like life is a cruel joke
Always feeling like I'm sinking
I always feel like I'm drowning
On this damn boat
In this difficult situation
Did I mention
Did I already say
That it's all about progression
That growth is important
But this constant over-stressing
But I'm constantly overwhelmed by stress
Got me full of aggression
It's making me angry
Gettin lost inside regression
I'm stuck in a negative cycle
Tryin to ease the tension
I'm trying to alleviate the stress
Is it really all karma trying to teach a lesson
Is this all happening for a reason?
I don't know
I'm not sure
Maybe just the way it goes
Maybe this is how life is
But apparently I'm different
But I feel like I don't fit in
Cuz I can't accept that it's so
Because I can't just accept the status quo
Can't just look the other way
I can't just ignore the problems
Like I don't know where to go
Like I don't know what to do
Can't just wait another day
I can't just wait for things to improve
Can't let it take control
I can't let this situation consume me
Gotta know
I need to find out
What it's all about
What the purpose of all this is
Why all I got is bills
Why my entire life is consumed by bills
ain't no food up in the house
I don't even have enough money to buy food
All I do is fill
I'm just trying to make ends meet
My time up bein out
I spend all my time working
Workin for a man
Working for someone else
He don't give a fuck about
Who doesn't care about me
Me
Myself
Replaced same day I say
I could be replaced at any time
I'm walking out
If I try to quit
A bitch
I'm seen as weak or powerless
Yeah hey
I'm frustrated
Ain't that a bit about
Isn't that ridiculous?
Like why the fuckin shit
Why does this even exist?
Are we really all around
What's the point of existing?
And it keep on coming down
And things just keep getting worse
Till I'm buried under ground
Until I die
Hey
Hey
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Written by: Derek Smith
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