2.Praise (formed in 1991 in London, England) were a new-age music group, comprising Geoff MacCormack, Simon Goldenberg and Miriam Stockley as lead vocalist.
Praise released one self-titled album in 1991, reaching number 2 in the UK album charts. Praise mixes European dance beats with a variety of traditional world samples and styles, in a manner very similar to that of its contemporary peers such as Enigma. The tracks are "run together", linked with elements of a soundscape mixed in Qsound virtual surround sound. MacCormack and Goldenberg arranged and performed many of the instrumental parts, the latter providing the necessary computer programming. Stockley arranged and performed the lead and many backing vocals. All three have writing credits for Praise, and were supplemented by many other more specialised world performers.
Only You, track 10 from Praise, was used for a commercial for the Fiat Tempra. It was subsequently remixed by producers Andreas Georgiou (cousin of George Michael) and Peter Lorrimer, and went on to become a hit single that still features in "new-age" compilations today. Stockley's vocals for this track are sampled extensively in the dance track Fiji by Atlantis.
Praise disbanded some time after Praise was released; Stockley, in particular, would go on to acclaim by performing the lead vocals in Karl Jenkins's Adiemus albums. Praise itself has since gone out of print in the Western hemisphere, although international imports may still be available from Japan.
3. Grindcore band from Tampere, Finland. First demo released through Bandcamp during March 2021.
Weight
Praise Lyrics
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To let go
Of all the things that I could never control
I felt betrayed
I felt regret
It felt like something I would never accept
I let my anger cover up my hurt
And in the end it just made it worse
I wont be the one to carry their weight
Tired of being angry
Tired of being hurt
The feeling inside
They just get worse
I tried to forgive
I tried to forget
And each day
I tried to forgive
I tried to forget
And each day
I am moving on
With my life
Refuse to let hate
Consume my time
I looked deep down
To see what it would bring
And deep inside
I found nothing
I wont carry the weight
Praise's song "Weight" is a powerful expression of moving on from past hurt and pain caused by others. The lyrics speak to the process of learning to let go of things that are out of one's control and the struggle to forgive those who have betrayed you. The singer acknowledges that they once allowed their anger to cover up their hurt, but ultimately realized that only made things worse. The phrase "I let my anger cover up my hurt, and in the end it just made it worse" speaks volumes to the idea that holding onto anger and bitterness never truly solves anything.
Furthermore, the singer recognizes that people make mistakes and change, but they refuse to carry the weight of others' actions any longer. The lines "I tried to forgive, I tried to forget, and each day" suggest that it is a continual process of letting go and moving forward. The decision to no longer carry the weight of others' mistakes is a powerful one, and the singer's refusal to let hate consume their time is a positive step towards healing and growth.
In essence, "Weight" is a deeply introspective song about moving forward and refusing to let past hurts define who you are. It is a testament to the strength and courage it takes to let go of anger, forgive those who have hurt you, and move on with your life.
Line by Line Meaning
I am learning to
I am in the process of gaining knowledge and understanding
To let go
To release my grip on something I have been holding onto
Of all the things that I could never control
Of things that were out of my power to change or manage
I felt betrayed
I experienced a sense of being deceived or wrongly treated
I felt regret
I experienced a feeling of sadness and sorrow for something that I had done or failed to do
It felt like something I would never accept
It seemed like something that I could never come to terms with or acknowledge as true
I let my anger cover up my hurt
I allowed my anger to act as a shield for the pain I was feeling
And in the end it just made it worse
Ultimately, this approach only exacerbated the situation
People change yea they make mistakes
It is a fact that individuals evolve and are prone to errors
I wont be the one to carry their weight
I have decided not to bear the responsibility of someone else's burdens or problems
Tired of being angry
I am weary of feeling rage
Tired of being hurt
I am exhausted from experiencing pain
The feeling inside
Emotions I am holding within me
They just get worse
They are only becoming more difficult to handle
I tried to forgive
I attempted to let go of negative feelings towards others
I tried to forget
I endeavored to erase the memory of negative experiences
And each day
Every day, consistently
I am moving on
I am progressing and propelling myself forward
With my life
In regards to my existence and being
Refuse to let hate
I am choosing not to allow bitterness to reside within me
Consume my time
To avoid becoming preoccupied with dislike and hostility
I looked deep down
I delved deeply into my being
To see what it would bring
To identify what the outcome or result would be
And deep inside
At the core of my being
I found nothing
I did not discover any unwanted emotions or feelings
I wont carry the weight
I refuse to bear the weight of unpleasant and distressing experiences from others
Contributed by Madelyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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