1) American alternative hip-hop musician.
2) Finnish trance artist.
3) Australian speedcore band
4) Belgian Hardcore/Punk Band
5) Redirect from the South Korean girl group P.O.A
1) P.O.S (born Stefon Alexander) is an alternative hip-hop musician from Minnesota. He is a also a member of the alternative rap collective Doomtree. His rapping style is heavily influenced by punk bands such as Kid Dynamite, Black Flag and Fugazi.
Alexander began playing punk rock in middle school. He started rapping in his mid-teens, and has combined his love of the genres to create himself a category. In 2004, the midwest hip hop label Rhymesayers Entertainment re-released his debut, Ipecac Neat and his sophomore release, Audition, in 2006. 2009 brings us Never Better, the newest album from P.O.S, out on Rhymesayers Entertainment.
P.O.S is an original artist, combining heartfelt and meaningful lyrics with powerful melodies on various instruments. P.O.S is also a member of Doomtree and Building Better Bombs and Cadillac Blindside.
P.O.S can stand for a various amount of acronyms. Pissed Off Stef, Promise of Stress, Promise of Skill, Piece of Shit, and Product of Society are all common names he cites. He states that the name holds a new meaning with every day.
2) P.O.S. is also the name used by Paavo Olavi Siljamäki, member of Above & Beyond in his solo releases.
Paavo spends most of his waking hours with a computer in front of him, either surfing the net or, more usually, making music. One Autumn night last year he was awake and doodling, remembering the summer parties he'd enjoyed in the UK and, at home in Finland. Struck by a fit of inspiration he put on his headphones, plugged them into his G4 Powerbook and worked through the night on a track which ended up as his first debut single. "Remember (Summer Sun)" was released on an EP with "Amnesiac". Both proved popular in clubland, but it is "Remember (Summer Sun) that has achieved anthem status, containing as it does "one of the most gorgeous chord changes ever" according to Tony.
The second P.O.S single "Gravity" caused a similar storm, if not bigger and ended up on Tiesto's acclaimed ISOS compilation amongst others.
Paavo is also a member of Above & Beyond, OceanLab, Aalto, Dirt Devils, Free State and Tranquility Base etc.
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3) P.O.S is also the name used by Passenger of Shit (australian speedcore). He rarely uses this alias.
4) Belgian Hardcore/Punk Band
5) POA (Project on Air; 피오에이) is a project girl group presented by Project on Air, an organization that has been conducting various social contribution media campaigns. The members were selected through an audition among the finalists of 2022 Anatainer World Selection Contest. The group was formed to spread the energy of realization and positivity, and to share a good influence to MZ generations around the world. They are under HANDMADE and KMG (Korea Music Group) and the lineup consists of five members: Yubeen, Ria, Hai, Kim Soya and Dana. They debuted on September 21, 2022 with the single “프로젝트 온 에어”. They disbanded sometime in December 2022.
Low Light Low Life
P.O.S. Lyrics
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Closer by the hour bringing sick to the seas/
Bellies full of barter thick with the thieve/
Once they hit the harbor its a wick on the breeze/
There goes another one right out from under em/
Different sea shore same thirty stores/
There goes another one right out from under em/
Worldwide mining town steal it up sell it down/
Prognosis progress the Dow owns the block/
Here to sell em salvation or elevation sort of signal disorder its celebration Florida/
They got the medicine to fix your mood
til you learn to mind your place and eat that Sysco food/
Crave the arrogance the rich folks ooze/
Take life waste life just to get those jewels. Thats right
Uh huh uh huh heads will roll/
low life/ low light/ recite that untold/
Keep with the goals/ rehearse for the 11th hour
It will be arrow after arrow after bullet after sunflower
Uh huh uh huh heads will roll/
low life/ low light/ recite that untold/
Keep with the goals/ rehearse for the 11th hour
It will be barrel after barrel after barrel of that gunpowder
It seems like weve fallen out of favor/ the era ended on us/
Now the moneys just paper/ the houses all haunted/
We had a hell of a run before it caught up/
For all the corners cut/ we got an avalanche of sawdust/
Life of the party/ were the death of the novel/
The glass is half empty/ so pass the next bottle/
Its the flight of the salesman/ death of the bumblebee/
Nothing left for the/ attorneys and the tumbleweeds/
They say that Gods on the right/ so goes the rhetoric/
But I think that cross is a kite/ that left a skeleton/
And I think that Russel was right/ but thats irrelevant friend/
For all I know therell be nothing left to defend tomorrow/
Sugar in the gas tank/ nothing in the cash box/
Thought that we were sick/ lookin like its smallpox/
The bullets are still on the shelves/
But when the armory empties/ were melting down the bells/
Uh huh uh huh heads will roll/
low life/ low light/ recite that untold/
Keep with the goals/ rehearse for the 11th hour
It will be arrow after arrow after bullet after sunflower
Uh huh uh huh heads will roll/
low life/ low light/ recite that untold/
Keep with the goals/ rehearse for the 11th hour
It will be barrel after barrel after barrel of that gunpowder
Its the end of Law and Order/ Dick Wolf/ aware in America/
Rockin a cheap sheep suit/ pulled wool/ weave through/
But stay on course/ till pulled over by that pulled pork/
Cops/ keeping the piece/ cocked/
Catch and release like a sportsman/
See em in/ on the court then/ piss poor payin them a portion/
Ha/ funny how they distort/ extortion/ never better/ POS
Dance to the rhetoric/ lean to the left they call me terrorish/
Rock with it/ dance fever got em peepin out the prints on the floor/
True believers keep they eyes on the horizons/
Catch me sizing up the silent/ check the crooked grind/
Watch me 50/50 / deep the balance between the coping/
And the feeble mind/ I hope the broken folk rewind/
Nothing left for token jokers here/ skate off/ were doing fine/
Uh huh uh huh heads will roll/
low life/ low light/ recite that untold/
Keep with the goals/ rehearse for the 11th hour
It will be arrow after arrow after bullet after sunflower
Uh huh uh huh heads will roll/
low life/ low light/ recite that untold/
Keep with the goals/ rehearse for the 11th hour
It will be barrel after barrel after barrel of that gunpowder
P.O.S.'s song "Low Light Low Life" is a scathing critique of capitalism and its destructive effects on society. The lyrics begin with a metaphor comparing ships full of trade goods and barrels full of gunpowder, both destined to explode and cause destruction. The song then delves into the cycle of exploitation and environmental destruction perpetuated by capitalism. P.O.S. comments on the disappearance of mom and pop shops and the rise of faceless corporations that prioritize profit over people. He also critiques the excessive consumption and vanity of the wealthy, comparing their desire for jewels to a willingness to take and waste lives.
In the second verse, P.O.S. references the decline of American society, with money losing its value and houses becoming haunted. He acknowledges that the era of capitalism may have ended and that the consequences of shortcuts taken and corners cut are coming back to haunt us. The final verse touches on police brutality and the distortion of justice by those in power. P.O.S. warns of the impending collapse of society, highlighting the need for action and the importance of staying true to one's goals.
Overall, this song is a powerful manifesto against the destructive forces of capitalism and a call to action to preserve the earth and society.
Line by Line Meaning
Barrel full of powder ship full of tea
There are dangerous things in motion and it is only a matter of time until chaos ensues.
Closer by the hour bringing sick to the seas
The circumstances that are developing are worsening and will bring harm to everyone involved.
Bellies full of barter thick with the thieve
People are willing to do whatever it takes to get what they want, even if it means breaking the law or taking advantage of others.
Once they hit the harbor its a wick on the breeze
Once the danger reaches its destination, it will spread like wildfire and consume everything in its path.
There goes another one right out from under em
People are losing control and everything they once had is slipping away from them.
Different sea shore same thirty stores
No matter where you go, things are becoming increasingly homogenized and indistinguishable from one another.
Worldwide mining town steal it up sell it down
People are exploiting the world's resources without regard for the consequences, and only care about making a profit.
Not too long ago mom and pop owned the shop
Small businesses used to be the norm, but now they are being replaced by large corporations and chains.
Prognosis progress the Dow owns the block
The stock market and big business have taken over and control all aspects of our lives.
Here to sell em salvation or elevation sort of signal disorder its celebration Florida
People are being sold false promises and distractions, which only serves to further confuse and disorient them.
They got the medicine to fix your mood til you learn to mind your place and eat that Sysco food
People are being manipulated by those in power using drugs and other means to control their behavior and conform to societal norms.
Crave the arrogance the rich folks ooze
People desire the power and status that comes with wealth and privilege, even if it means acting entitled and selfish.
Take life waste life just to get those jewels. Thats right
People are willing to do whatever it takes, even if it means sacrificing their own values and lives, to get what they think will make them happy.
Uh huh uh huh heads will roll
There will be consequences for these actions, and people will ultimately have to pay for the harm they cause.
low life/ low light/ recite that untold
Society is falling apart and things are only getting worse, but these issues are often overlooked or ignored.
Keep with the goals/ rehearse for the 11th hour
Keep working towards your goals, even in the face of adversity, because time is running out.
It will be arrow after arrow after bullet after sunflower
There will be a sequence of events that will lead to destruction and chaos, one after another.
Its the end of Law and Order/ Dick Wolf/ aware in America/
The law and order we once knew no longer exists, and we are aware of the problems and corruption that exist in America.
Rockin a cheap sheep suit/ pulled wool/ weave through/
People are pretending to be something they're not, and are often dishonest or deceitful in their actions.
But stay on course/ till pulled over by that pulled pork/
Keep working towards your goals, but be aware that there are powerful forces that may stop you or hinder your progress.
Cops/ keeping the piece/ cocked/
The police are supposed to keep the peace, but they are often quick to use force and violence to maintain control.
Catch and release like a sportsman/
The justice system often releases criminals back into society, similar to the way a sportsman will release a fish back into the water after catching it.
See em in/ on the court then/ piss poor payin them a portion/
Even athletes who are paid a lot of money are still being taken advantage of by those in power.
Ha/ funny how they distort/ extortion/ never better/ POS
It's ironic how those in power will distort the truth and take advantage of others through extortion, and yet they still call themselves 'positive' or 'successful.'
Dance to the rhetoric/ lean to the left they call me terrorish/
People will follow the words and beliefs of those in power, even if it means they are labeled as being 'terrorist' or 'extremist.'
Rock with it/ dance fever got em peepin out the prints on the floor/
People are so caught up in their own desires and distractions that they are oblivious to the larger problems and issues around them.
True believers keep they eyes on the horizons/
Those who are truly committed to their beliefs will stay focused and look ahead to the future without getting sidetracked.
Catch me sizing up the silent/ check the crooked grind/
I am always observing and analyzing the situation, looking for ways to navigate through obstacles and find success.
Watch me 50/50 / deep the balance between the coping/
I am skilled at maintaining a balance between two opposing forces, which allows me to cope with difficult situations.
And the feeble mind/ I hope the broken folk rewind/
Those who are weak or vulnerable are often taken advantage of, and I hope that they can learn from their mistakes and move forward in a positive way.
Nothing left for token jokers here/ skate off/ were doing fine/
Those who are only pretending to be something they're not will eventually be exposed and left with nothing, while those who are true to themselves will be successful.
Contributed by Dominic M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.