1) Plan B (real … Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists and bands with this name:
1) Plan B (real name Ben Drew, b. 1983) is a rapper from Forest Gate, London. From the age of 11 he attended Anglo European School in Ingatestone Essex, before transfering to Tom Hood, an inner-city comprehensive. He has described his character, in these school days, as "a bit of a cunt". He is signed to 679 Recordings, home to UK rap act The Streets. His unique sound is characterised by his use of acoustic beats and lyrics involving drugs, rape, murder and underage sex. He was placed fourth in the BBC's "Sound of 2006" competition.
His second album was released in April 2010; The Defamation of Strickland Banks was released on 12 April 2010. The album is a departure from the sound heard on Plan B's debut album Who Needs Actions When You Got Words, with the rapper's sophomore effort showcasing much more of his singing ability. Lyrically the album's songs tell the fictitious tale of one Strickland Banks, a sharp-suited British soul singer who finds fame with bitter-sweet love songs like the album's opener "Love Goes Down", but then loses everything when he ends up in prison for a crime he didn't commit.
The album was a great success, reaching #1 in the UK album charts, and three singles from the album reached the top 20 of the UK singles charts, with 'Stay Too Long' reaching #9 and 'She Said' reaching #3.
The Ill Manors Songfacts reports that on March 23, 2012 Plan B released āIll Manors,ā the title track of the soundtrack to the British film of the same title, which he wrote and directed.
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2) Plan B (real name James van Leuven) is a producer/musician from Seattle, WA. On Like a Ship Sailing, Plan B's James van Leuven steps beyond his drumming for Automaton and allows percussion to be the focus. Laying a foundation of trip-hop beats, van Leuven (who handles nearly all of the instrumentation) implements sampling and crawly guitars and bass. The record possesses the darker atmospheres of trip-hop but without the accompanying vocals. There's also a spy film aura that permeates much of the album. Sometimes it gets a little too dark with the disturbing line, "Howard just said he was going to blow his brains out next Tuesday." It's balanced by a child asking, "Have you ever been in love?," in "Love," which flirts with breakbeats. "Come out Strong" has a finger-snapping cool jazz vibe with trumpet from Bill Jones. This project might be "plan B" for van Leuven, but his great job with live percussion makes it grade-A post-rock.
After the release of 2 LPs in 2002 and 2006 + 1 EP in 2003, Plan B Seattle was over-shadowed by the pop success of the british Plan B Ben Drew in 2006. Since then Plan B Seattle has stopped releasing music under this moniker.
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3) Plan B is a melodic hardcore/punk band from Zagreb, Croatia (http://myspace.com/planbzg)
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4) Plan B also was a German rock band, founded in Berlin in 1984. International acknowledgement was given to them with the release of their fourth album "Intensified!" (1991) which was produced by Pat Collier. In Germany the predecessor "The Greenhouse Effect" (1989) was much more popular ("Beam me up Scotty, this planet sucks!").
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5) Plan B is a rap duo from Bulgaria
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6) Plan B is a pop punk band from Springfield, Massachusetts. They released Picturesque EP in 2001. After that they have change their name to Sonny and released album A Temporary Remedy in 2002 at Fastmusic. Later in 2004 under the name Sonny they have released a split Tennesse Isnāt Too Far Away with Modern Day Saint.
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7) Plan B from Stuttgart of the Label "Chimperator" (http://www.chimperator.de)
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8) Plan B, a well-known psychedelic trance DJ from Toronto and one of the co-founders of Shakti Collective, witha side project for downtempo music, Planet B.
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9) Plan B, a well-known Reggaeton Duo from Puerto Rico made up of cousins āāand singers Chencho and Maldy, temporarily separated. It should be noted that both have their own companies: Chencho RĆ©cord and MPB Records.
Lost My Way
Plan B Lyrics
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Fell down a hole
No-ones gonna come
And save my soul
Lost my way
No going back
I'm stuck right here, and that is that
Fell down a hole
No-ones gonna come
And save my soul
Lost my way
No going back
I'm stuck right here, and that is that
Look around this manor and all you will see
Its ill manor people with there manors in there ill
It's the manor person you've ever met in your manor
Or whatever your likely to meet in any manor 'cause this manors deep
You judge them on the life that they lead
But then its not all as black and white as it seems
There all some way enslaved in their circumstances
Shape the way the behave on there battle on the street
That's why these kids ain't got no hope,
Walking round their estates thinking this is it
They ain't ever getting out and it's no joke
Probably is the best their lives is ever gonna get
They don't believe they can succeed
Or the opportunities you say are back there really exist
'Cause they've been told from every day from the minute
They were born by there fucked up parents that they ain't shit
Mum and dad never made nothin' of them selves
Na, so why the hell are they gonna?
Schools a waste of time, they're only gonna fail
Their older brother went to jail, why ain't they gonna?
I mean the hang with thugs, they sell drugs
Ain't afraid to put a couple slugs in you if you say something
They ain't all that way but you don't care either way
To you they're all just the same a bunch of fucking-
Used to the rap everyday
Looking for the devils pain
The young souls that went astray
Listen and you'll hear them say
Lost my way (lost my way)
Fell down a hole (fell down a hole)
No-ones gonna come (no-ones gonna come)
And save my soul (and save my soul)
Lost my way (lost my way)
No going back (no going back)
I'm stuck right here (I'm stuck right here)
And that is that (and that is that)
God said let there be light created Adam and Eve
Then he gave them eyes and told them both to both believe
Something they'd actually physically see
And then the devil came along and planted a seed
And down started growing from the ground like trees
Right up to the sky so profoundly seen
To be the only thing in this life that wasn't a dream
Made from stone, steel and iron beams
The council blocks, they defined the man
And bullied the sky so everybody could see
Some birds were caged and will never be free
And gradually people began to change there beliefs
Until god was nothing more than just a fictional being
The worship and money merged all colors and creed
Into one true religion that was driven by greed
Corporate machines trying to sell you shit you don't need
On television and the ad breaks in between
Until people only cared about material things
Not lives with other fellow human beings
And I'm guilty of it to or so it seems
Lost my way (lost my way)
Fell down a hole (fell down a hole)
No-ones gonna come (no-ones gonna come)
And save my soul (and save my soul)
Lost my way (lost my way)
No going back (no going back)
I'm stuck right here (I'm stuck right here)
And that is that (and that is that)
Lost my way (lost my way)
Fell down a hole (fell down a hole)
No-ones gonna come (no-ones gonna come)
And save my soul (and save my soul)
Lost my way (lost my way)
No going back (no going back)
I'm stuck right here (I'm stuck right here)
And that is that (and that is that)
If you don't believe in something, then you'll fall for anything
And if that happens then you've lost your way
If you don't believe in something, then you'll fall for anything
And if that happens then you've lost your way
If you don't believe in something, then you'll fall for anything
And if that happens then you've lost your way
If you don't believe in something, then you'll fall for anything
And if that happens then you've lost your way
If you don't believe in something, then you'll fall for anything
Don't believe in something, then you'll fall for anything
Don't believe in something, then you'll fall for anything
Fall for anything, fall for anything
Don't believe in something, then you'll fall for anything
Don't believe in something, then you'll fall for anything
Don't believe in something, then you'll fall for anything
Fall for anything, fall for anything
"Lost My Way" is a thought-provoking song that explores the theme of hopelessness and despair among people living in impoverished areas. The lyrics describe someone who has lost their way and fallen into a hole with no chance of being saved. The repetition of "lost my way" and "fell down a hole" emphasizes the feeling of being stuck and helpless. The lyrics also touch on the reality of living in an area that is plagued with poverty, crime, and a pervasive sense of hopelessness. The line "these kids ain't got no hope" speaks to the reality that many of the youth growing up in impoverished areas are often trapped in a cyclical pattern of poverty with little hope of escaping it. Furthermore, the lines "God said let there be light created Adam and Eve / Then he gave them eyes and told them both to both believe" and "Until god was nothing more than just a fictional being / The worship and money merged all colors and creed" highlight the struggle to find faith and meaning in the face of societal challenges.
The song is a commentary on the challenges of trying to find one's place in a world where hopelessness and despair are all around us. Although the lyrics paint a bleak picture of reality, the repetition of "If you don't believe in something, then you'll fall for anything" suggests that it's important to hold on to our beliefs, whatever they may be, to avoid becoming lost and hopeless.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost my way
Feeling directionless in life
Fell down a hole
Landed in a difficult situation with no escape
No-ones gonna come
No one to rescue from current circumstances
And save my soul
Help to find a way out of a difficult situation
No going back
Past can't be altered
I'm stuck right here
Currently trapped in an unfavorable situation
And that is that
Nothing more to be done than to accept the situation
Look around this manor and all you will see
The surroundings depict the lifestyle of the people
Its ill manor people with there manors in there ill
A poor community with dysfunctional people
It's the manor person you've ever met in your manor
The residents of this area are the worst kind
Or whatever your likely to meet in any manor 'cause this manors deep
No hope for a better life in this area
You judge them on the life that they lead
The people are judged by their present lifestyle
But then its not all as black and white as it seems
The situation is complex and can't be clearly understood
There all some way enslaved in their circumstances
People are stuck in difficult situations beyond their control
Shape the way the behave on there battle on the street
Circumstances shape the behavior of people
That's why these kids ain't got no hope,
The young generation has no ray of hope
Walking round their estates thinking this is it
The young generation feels that they are stuck in a hopeless situation forever
They ain't ever getting out and it's no joke
They have no means of getting out of the area neither it's a joke
Probably is the best their lives is ever gonna get
This is probably the best ever life some people can ever have
They don't believe they can succeed
People don't have faith in their ability to succeed
Or the opportunities you say are back there really exist
People don't believe opportunities exist to achieve success
'Cause they've been told from every day from the minute
They were born by there fucked up parents that they ain't shit
Parents are unsupportive of their children and demotivate them
Mum and dad never made nothin' of them selves
Parents haven't achieved anything of significance in their lives
Na, so why the hell are they gonna?
Children can't achieve something their parents weren't able to
Schools a waste of time, they're only gonna fail
They don't believe in the importance of education and fear failure
Their older brother went to jail, why ain't they gonna?
They see negative outcomes among family members and feel they have no other choice
I mean the hang with thugs, they sell drugs
They are influenced by a negative peer group who sell drugs
Ain't afraid to put a couple slugs in you if you say something
Ready to use violence in case someone expresses disagreement
They ain't all that way but you don't care either way
Not all of them are bad, but society doesn't make any differentiation
To you they're all just the same a bunch of fucking-
The society views them as one by labeling them in the same category
Used to the rap everyday
Accustomed to negative music streaming on a regular basis
Looking for the devils pain
Looking for negative influences
The young souls that went astray
The young generation has fallen in the wrong path
Listen and you'll hear them say
Their emotions can be heard through their words
God said let there be light created Adam and Eve
The reference of religious faith
Then he gave them eyes and told them both to both believe
The reference to a belief system that grants vision
Something they'd actually physically see
The importance of people seeing things to make it believable
And then the devil came along and planted a seed
Negative influences (implied demons/devilish forces) affects one's life
And down started growing from the ground like trees
Negativity grew like a tree impacting multiple aspects of life
Right up to the sky so profoundly seen
Negativity becomes higher than anything around
To be the only thing in this life that wasn't a dream
Sad reality being the only true representation of life
Made from stone, steel and iron beams
Referring to the houses constructed in such barren areas
The council blocks, they defined the man
Apartment blocks built by the government
And bullied the sky so everybody could see
The structures overpowered the Earth's sky reminding people of their situation
Some birds were caged and will never be free
People are trapped and will never find their way out
And gradually people began to change there beliefs
Slowly people started flowing against their faith system
Until god was nothing more than just a fictional being
People lost faith in the almighty god
The worship and money merged all colors and creed
Religion lost its importance and money became an ultimate goal
Into one true religion that was driven by greed
The new belief is entirely driven by money and greed
Corporate machines trying to sell you shit you don't need
Capitalistic corporations trying to sell unnecessary products
On television and the ad breaks in between
Excess marketing in between TV shows
Until people only cared about material things
People stopped caring for each other and only focused on materialistic things
Not lives with other fellow human beings
People stopped looking into lives of others and lost their kindness
And I'm guilty of it to or so it seems
The artist feels guilty of the same behavior
If you don't believe in something, then you'll fall for anything
The importance of a belief system in life
And if that happens then you've lost your way
If people stop having beliefs, it's easy to get trapped into any situation
Don't believe in something, then you'll fall for anything
Reinforcing the importance of a clear direction
Lyrics Ā© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alexander Shuckburgh, Benjamin Ballance-Drew
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@danielle539
He doesn't get enough credit for the stuff he produces
@SUNSHINELTD
People canāt stomach the reality of what b says
@TigerRippingStyle
THIS ALBUM IS AMAZING. Plan B is reminiscent of the generations before that made music about REAL issues. I had thought our generation had lucked out. I'm glad to say I was wrong. Keep at it up Ben, You're a cut above the rest.
@TheFreshorangejuice
No, he came from hip hop, went to soul/pop, now he's returning to his roots. About time.
@dldevitt1
2024 šÆ We need this legend back.
@aleksfilm
Every single track this man has done has been original and just amazing
@ItsAllAboutVibezz
This guy is proof there is sick amounts of talent coming from the U.K
@sammyandant4eva
WOW What a talent Ben Drew is. Just WOW.
@SistaBlunt
for me it isnt just a case of plan b making wicked tunes; we NEED more conscientious artists like him. club bangers are alright from time to time, but sometimes you jus wanna hear something REAL...know what i mean?
@parrottlm
This has to be my favorite trck of his so far! Absolutely superb! Keep up the good work sir!!