1)Ours is an American based musical group led by singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Jimmy Gnecco. Signed to Dreamworks in 1997 Ours' first record 'Distorted Lullabies' was released in 2001 and produced by Steve Lillywhite and Gnecco. Their follow-up record 'Precious' was produced by Ethan Johns and was released in 2002. For their third record they would sign with Rick Rubin's label American Records. Gnecco teamed up with the production genius of Rick Rubin for 2008’s release ‘Mercy’ (Columbia/American). In 2010, Gnecco released his highly anticipated self-produced first solo acoustic effort, ‘The Heart’ and followed it in 2011 with the release of ‘The Heart: X Edition’ in which Gnecco built upon the intimacy of his solo album with a lush full band version of the record. OURS finds new ways of creating modern masterpieces by following up ‘Mercy’ with a re-inspired and resurgent self-produced release ‘Ballet the Boxer 1’ in 2013. The new album builds upon the moody, soulful and epic sound captured on ‘Mercy,' but with a greater sense of urgency that transcends the music’s emotional pitch.
Ours and Gnecco have received worldwide acclaim from critics and fans for their live shows and for Gnecco's dynamic voice and songwriting style, and both have developed a cult-like following that continues to grow.
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2) Charles Souchon, born in 1978 in Boulogne-Billancourt, is a French singer songwriter. His father is French singer, Alain Souchon, and his older sibling is Pierre Souchon.
He released his critically acclaimed first album "Mi" in 2007 and supported Zazie & Michel Jonasz during their 2007 tours. In October 2009, he recorded a duet with Lily Allen for the French version, 22 (Vingt Deux) (feat. Ours), of her song 22.
Sometimes
Ours Lyrics
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Bent to the side wishing he was dead
And I would still defend
I would still defend
I give up on it all
I give up on the greed
I give up on the onesWho give up on me
Held up by the poor somewhere
There are unaware but I know we are scared
If I was to give in
The fight would soon begin
So I give up on it all
I give up on the greed
I'll give up on the ones
Who'll give up on me
Sometimes sunshine's
Sunshine
Sometimes the sun shines
Sunshine
Did you give up on it all
Did you give up on the greed
Did you give up on the ones
Who gave up on me
The song "Sometimes" by Ours is a melancholic reflection on the pressures of life and the struggle to maintain hope in the face of adversity. The opening verse "Pressure fried the coldest head/Bent to the side wishing he was dead/And I would still defend/I would still defend" sets the tone for the song as the singer describes feeling entirely overwhelmed and hopeless, yet still refusing to give up. The song deals with themes of loneliness, desperation, failure, and the question of whether or not it is worth continuing to fight when it feels like there is no hope.
The chorus of the song is a repetition of the lines "I give up on it all/I give up on the greed/I give up on the ones/Who give up on me." These lyrics express a sense of resignation and a desire to let go of the pressures and expectations placed on us by society and even by ourselves. The singer has reached a point where they are tired of trying so hard and not seeing any results, tired of feeling like they are constantly letting others down, and tired of feeling like they are not good enough. However, the song also conveys a determination to keep moving forward and to not give in to despair.
The final verse is a reflection on the uncertain nature of life, with the lines "Sometimes sunshine's/Sunshine/Sometimes the sun shines/Sunshine." The use of the word "sometimes" emphasizes the idea that life is full of ups and downs and that there are no guarantees. The song ends with a question that invites the listener to consider their own experiences with giving up: "Did you give up on it all/Did you give up on the greed/Did you give up on the ones/Who gave up on me?"
Overall, "Sometimes" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that explores the complexities of the human experience. Its lyrics are open to interpretation and can be seen as a commentary on a variety of issues, from mental health to the pressures of modern society.
Line by Line Meaning
Pressure fried the coldest head
Feeling suffocated and stressed out to the extreme
Bent to the side wishing he was dead
Succumbing to the pressure and wanting to give up on life
And I would still defend
Despite everything, I will stand up for what's right
I give up on it all
Choosing to let go of everything that's holding me back
I give up on the greed
Rejecting the desire for material possessions and wealth
I give up on the ones Who give up on me
Refusing to keep trying for those who have already given up on me
Held up by the poor somewhere There are unaware but I know we are scared
Struggling to survive with limited resources and support, and feeling helpless in the face of fear
If I was to give in The fight would soon begin
Realizing that giving up would only lead to more struggle and conflict
Sometimes sunshine's Sunshine Sometimes the sun shines Sunshine
Acknowledging the unpredictability of life, with both good and bad occurrences
Did you give up on it all Did you give up on the greed Did you give up on the ones Who gave up on me
Asking if others have also let go of their desires for material possessions and those who have abandoned them
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GNECCO
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@brayanhuertas6299
Pressure fried the coldest head
Bent to the side wishing he was dead
And I would still defend
I would still defend
I give up on it all
I give up on the greed
I give up on the ones
Who give up on me
Held up by the poor somewhere
There are unaware but I know we are scared
If I was to give in
The fight would soon begin
So I give up on it all
I give up on the greed
I'll give up on the ones
Who'll give up on me
Sometimes sunshine's
Sunshine
Sometimes the sun shines
Sunshine
Did you give up on it all
Did you give up on the greed
Did you give up on the ones
Who gave up on me
@dewilew2137
Most underrated album of all time
Most underrated album, vocalist, song, everything of all time
@LetterboxTuxedo
An absolute tragedy the respect it got. I will forever ❤️ it.
@johnnicholson8345
I can't tell you how many times I played this CD when it came out. They opened for Thom Yorke (still don't know who he was) and when Ours was done I walked out as everyone was still walking in.
@johnnicholson8345
@@trembling3674 brilliant album. Just played it randomly on my way home from rehearsal. Forgot how much I loved this album.
@michaelmilano2684
Absolutely. "Bleed" is my favorite song of all time
@NeptuneFog
Vocals of the Gods above! Incredible voice! Love this!
@craigpatey0524
Wait for the bridge toward the end. It's awesome!
@murderface15g13
I will never understand why this band never got bigger.
@soknheith3259
I have a feeling something like this would bang nowadays big time