1. A hip… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists that perform under the name Postmen:
1. A hiphop/reggae band from the Netherlands.
2. A duo from South Korea.
Postmen was a Dutch band that mixed hiphop with reggae. It received just about every prize there is to win in the Netherlands.
Postmen was started in 1993 by Remon Stotijn a.k.a. The Anonymous Mis and Gus Bear a.k.a. G-Boah. Later Micheal Parkinson joined the group. The name Postmen derives from the song 'African Postmen' by Burning Spear. During their existence they recorded three albums: 'Documents' (1998), 'Revival' (2001) and 'Era' (2003). The first one was commercially the most succesful, resulting in several hits, of which 'Cocktail' was the greatest. When The Anonymous Mis moved to the U.S.A. in 2005, Postmen came to an end. In February 2006 The Anonumous Mis restarted the band on his own, aptly renaming it into a singular form: 'Postman'.
Crisis
Postmen Lyrics
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I stretch problems like elastic
contradictive
visionary perspective
I seldom missed it
sphere mystic
domestic
all this I invested
all fruits I inherit
oneself should acquire methods to find his exit with fragments
life penetrated by attachments
I lost good friends of mine, it took hurt but I accepted it
ten out of ten times rejected
now major respected
many tried
but ended up a failure
I might reveal ya
the knowledge of a man who didn't know he healed ya
I feel eyes stabbing me
messing me temporarily
running races like a rally
thoughts I carry shipped like a ferry
in time
you will notice you can never refine
these words of mine
I devote to my design
it was the most high
to send I post to multiply
my complexion attracts eyes
folks try to analyze
No matter what the crisis, I refuse to live like this
I refuse to live like this
No matter what the crisis, I refuse to live like this
No no matter what this crisis is
My mind is restless
more investments
my mood is aggressive
my teachings majestic providing lessons
uplift your conscious
black ignorance
is still disastrous
I speech
'cuz it travels the streets to hit masses
proceed
to maintain promise
to live without greed
deliver needs
knowing this'll never change
me I'm wide range
I know things that'll sustain
break the chains
open doors giving kids a chance
to run the game
I divorced from this system
commit abortion
the lost one but my heart still remains a fortune
cast your evil spell
Jah will shall excel
the worst enemies to conquer
the light will guide me in hell
Chorus
Obey your highness
my world is based on living righteous
I support trade thoughts born to device hits
prevent a crisis
enlarge my margin
no one involved in
this track contains
plain facts to complete judgement
my life is misty
agony built my world filthy
forced being guilty
in this system
know from visions Jah revealed me
stand put
to try to fuck protect my manhood
live good
my context explained terrain I put food
acknowledge the key
I learn from him, him learn from me
possibly
we share roots from the same tree
this life is narrow
seen from my angle
level unknown
for those who claim
and sold the game
to the devil are far from home
Chorus
The song "Crisis" by Postmen is a powerful and introspective reflection on perseverance and the struggle to maintain one's principles in a world full of chaos and adversity. The opening lines of the song reveal the artist's self-awareness and his tendency to approach problems with a visionary perspective that is both contradictory and elastic. He acknowledges the challenges he faces, both in his personal life and in the wider world, but he also recognizes his own resilience and the fruits of his labor.
The song is infused with a sense of urgency and a refusal to succumb to the pressures of the crisis. The artist recognizes the importance of investing in oneself and acquiring the necessary tools to find a way out of difficult situations. He acknowledges the role of attachments in life and the pain that can come with losing good friends. However, he also emphasizes the importance of acceptance and the tenacity necessary to move forward, even in the face of rejection.
Throughout the song, the artist expresses his commitment to living a life of integrity and his belief in the power of knowledge and education. He acknowledges the destructive impact of black ignorance and emphasizes the need for conscious upliftment. He speaks out against greed and the oppressive systems that perpetuate it, calling for a break in the chains and the opening of doors for future generations. Ultimately, the song is a call to action, a reminder of the power of the individual to effect change in the world and to overcome any crisis, no matter how difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm enthousiastic
When I'm enthusiastic
I stretch problems like elastic
I extend problems like a rubber band
contradictive
Contradictory
visionary perspective
A perspective that sees beyond the present
I seldom missed it
I rarely make mistakes
sphere mystic
Mysterious and complex area
domestic
Within one's home country
all this I invested
I put in effort in all these endeavors
often tested
Frequently challenged
all fruits I inherit
I reap the benefits of all my hard work
oneself should acquire methods to find his exit with fragments
One should develop ways to find a way out with limited resources
life penetrated by attachments
Life impacted by emotional connections
I lost good friends of mine, it took hurt but I accepted it
I lost close friends and it was painful, but I came to terms with it
ten out of ten times rejected
Rejected every single time
now major respected
Now highly esteemed
many tried
Many attempted
but ended up a failure
But ultimately failed
I might reveal ya
I may disclose to you
the knowledge of a man who didn't know he healed ya
The insight of a person who unwittingly helped you
I feel eyes stabbing me
I sense judgmental gazes directed towards me
messing me temporarily
Temporarily affecting me
running races like a rally
Moving quickly and tirelessly towards a goal
thoughts I carry shipped like a ferry
The thoughts I carry are transported like cargo on a ferry
in time
Eventually
you will notice you can never refine
You will realize that you can never perfect
these words of mine
These words I speak
I devote to my design
I commit to my purpose
it was the most high
It was the divine force
to send I post to multiply
To send me out to spread my message
my complexion attracts eyes
My appearance garners attention
folks try to analyze
People attempt to scrutinize
My mind is restless
I am constantly thinking and searching
more investments
Putting more effort in
my mood is aggressive
I am driven and determined
my teachings majestic providing lessons
My teachings are grand and offer valuable lessons
uplift your conscious
Elevate your awareness
black ignorance
The lack of knowledge within the Black community
is still disastrous
Has devastating consequences
I speech
I speak
'cuz it travels the streets to hit masses
Because it spreads to reach the masses
proceed
Continue
to maintain promise
To uphold one's commitment
to live without greed
To live without being overly focused on material possessions
deliver needs
Provide for basic necessities
knowing this'll never change
Understanding that certain things will always remain the same
me I'm wide range
I have a broad perspective
I know things that'll sustain
I am aware of things that will endure
break the chains
Free oneself from oppressive forces
open doors giving kids a chance
Creating opportunities for younger generations
to run the game
To become leaders in their own right
I divorced from this system
I have disconnected from societal norms and expectations
commit abortion
Put an end to a negative cycle
the lost one but my heart still remains a fortune
Despite feeling lost, I still feel rich in spirit
cast your evil spell
Attempt to control and manipulate through negative means
Jah will shall excel
The divine force will triumph
the worst enemies to conquer
The most difficult opponents to defeat
the light will guide me in hell
Guidance and hope will prevail even in dark times
Obey your highness
Respect those in power
my world is based on living righteous
My values are centered on living a moral and ethical life
I support trade thoughts born to device hits
I encourage sharing ideas that lead to successful outcomes
prevent a crisis
To avoid problems before they occur
enlarge my margin
Expand my impact and influence
no one involved in
No one is included
this track contains
This song contains
plain facts to complete judgement
Facts that aid in making informed decisions
my life is misty
My life is unclear or murky
agony built my world filthy
Painful experiences have made my world dark and negative
forced being guilty
Made to feel responsible for things beyond one's control
in this system
Within society
know from visions Jah revealed me
I am aware of certain truths as a result of divine insight
stand put
Remain steadfast
to try to fuck protect my manhood
To defend my masculinity
live good
Live well
my context explained terrain I put food
My life circumstances inform the opportunities I pursue
acknowledge the key
Recognize the importance
I learn from him, him learn from me
There is mutual learning and growth between individuals
possibly
Perhaps
we share roots from the same tree
We come from a shared heritage or background
this life is narrow
Life can feel limited or constrained
seen from my angle
From my perspective
level unknown
The destination is uncertain
for those who claim
For those who assert
and sold the game
And have given in to societal pressures or norms
to the devil are far from home
Have strayed far from what is truly important or meaningful
No matter what the crisis, I refuse to live like this
I will not succumb to negative circumstances
I refuse to live like this
I will not accept a negative existence
no matter what this crisis is
Regardless of the problem at hand
Contributed by Anthony B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Groise
No matter what the crisis i refuse to live like this...voor 2020 komt dit nummer als geroepen.
@Lockd010
En '21 , 22 enz
@Mike.....
19-3-2020 Wie luistert naar dit klassieke allways up to date meesterwerk?
@margriethaagsma2135
Me me me
@doranoora2657
Ik ook hoor. In 2021 {24mei, 00:29a.m} nogsteeds lit !π₯
@tomschurgers8717
Hits even different after Corona for real bro
@Geenmoer748
Zeker, goede oude tijden. Kwaliteit muziek vergaat nooit.
@marcoblom5002
Blijft goed luister hem vaak
@guerdenhoogdorp3584
Zou mooi zijn als postmen weer bij elkaar kwam en weer classics zou maken echt man
@fornlike
This song is irresistible and Postmen is definitely an amazing band.