Resident Advisor has lauded him for fastening the "holographic allure of Southern rap beats...to a distinctly American hip-hop template". Morris has produced tracks for Kelela & LE1F including the recent collaboration "OICU" (2014), as well as Feist, been released on Night Slugs and Fade To Mind, and completed a North American tour with FKA twigs.
His first mixtape, Debut (2014), was released on his own label, leading the way for a string of EPs & mixtape series POP. MORRIS.
Glory
P. Morris Lyrics
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He alone deserves our praise
All glory glory glory to the lord
All glory glory glory to the lord
All glory glory glory to the lord, to my king.
Holy holy holy, holy is our God
So we lift our hands up to the sky, in appreciation of your love
We lift our voice to give to you
Sacrifice of praise
All the glory glory glory to the lord
All glory glory glory to the lord
All the glory glory glory to the lord
All glory glory glory to the lord
All the glory glory glory to the lord
All glory glory glory to the lord
Hossana blessed be the name of the lord
Hossana blessed be the name of the lord
Hallelujah blessed be the name of the lord
Halleluyah blessed be the name of the lord
For the joy and mercy you have given unto us, we will lift our voice to say
Hossana Hossana Hossana
Hossana Hossana Hossana
Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah
Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah
Amanam mo eyin Abasi soson
Amanam mo eyin Abasi soson
We will worship forever and ever
We will praise you forever and ever
We will adore you forever and ever
For you are great and mighty
Forever and ever
The lyrics of P. Morris's song "Glory" are centered around themes of conformity, courage, and sacrifice. The opening lines of the song "Handicap yourself by choice, and keep the mind confined, to the chair with no voice, so speak up," sets the stage for a narrative about the dangers of staying silent and giving in to societal pressures. The lyrics depict a world where individuals are forced to play a role in a production of sorts, and must conform to the expectations of those around them. The lines "Make your way to the center stage, and pretty up that face cause your servants await, (It's time to play your role), so sing and dance just the way we like it," describes the pressure to perform and to be what others want you to be.
Despite this pressure, the chorus of the song urges listeners to stand for something and not give in to conformity. The lyrics "Sweep the leg. If you don't stand for something, Sweep the leg. Then you don't stand for nothing, Sweep the leg. Gonna suffer the repercussions, Sweep the leg" implore the listener to take a stand and be true to themselves if not, they will suffer the consequences. The song also recognizes that there are times when sacrifices must be made for a greater cause. The lines "They answer the call and some heroes must fall, Giving all you can give when you're dying to live," speaks to the idea that sometimes, to achieve something greater, one must be willing to make great sacrifices.
Overall, "Glory" is a powerful song that speaks to the struggle individuals face when it comes to self-expression, courage, and sacrifice.
Line by Line Meaning
Handicap yourself by choice
And keep the mind confined
To the chair with no voice
So speak up
Limit yourself intentionally and silence your voice, but it's time to break free and speak up
Make your way to the center stage
And pretty up that face cause your servants await
(It's time to play your role)
So sing and dance just the way we like it
Step into the spotlight, put on a show for the masses, and play your part to entertain us
Sweep the leg. If you don't stand for something
Sweep the leg. Then you don't stand for nothing
Sweep the leg. Gonna suffer the repercussions
Sweep the leg
Take action and stand for what you believe in, or face the consequences of not standing up for anything
A coward dies a thousand times
Death before dishonor
Cross the thin red line
So stay alive
(No other place to go)
Choosing to act in cowardice is worse than death, always choose honor even when facing difficult choices and stay alive, even if it means there are no other options
Silence the facts
Disillusions are quoted
Clinch the fist in truth
And shove it down their throats
(Don't act like you don't know)
I'm on the broad path walking the tightrope
Ignore the truth and repeat lies, but stand for truth and make sure it's heard, even if it's difficult, and live with the consequences
Mistakes and glories
There in the ground where they were cut down
Mistakes and glories
Death doesn't lie and it won't be denied
Mistakes and glories
They answer the call and some heroes must fall
Mistakes and glories
Giving all you can give when you're dying to live
The past is full of both mistakes and accomplishments, that are buried in the ground, and even in death, the truth remains the same. Heroes answer the call but sometimes they fall and you have to give it everything you have while also trying to survive.
You work for us
Remember that you are serving the masses and must always act in their interest
Lyrics © DistroKid, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Onyemadu
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