a) Talla… Read Full Bio ↴There are 8 bands under this name, the two most famous are:
a) Tallahassee, Florida's PRESENCE’s infectious hip-hop-influenced hard rock band, packing the aggressive punch of Rage Against The Machine, the melodic swirl of P.O.D., and a lyrical range that drops from resolute, to utterly tongue-in-cheek.
b) A short lived British band of the early 90's, led by Lol Tolhurst after his departure from the Cure in 1990. They released one album, "Inside" in 1993. They were working on new matiriel when lead singer Gary Biddles (former the Cure roadie) died in 2013. They posthumously released Closer (recorded in 1993)
The 6 other bands under this name:
1) A hard rock / heavy metal japanese band from the 80s. They released 3 studio and 1 live albums for Japanese domestic market.
2) Christian psych folk rock from the 70's.
3) A 1999 one-album project (All Systems Gone - released on Pagan Records) headed by UK deep house producer Charles Webster and featuring collaboration from vocalists Steve Edwards, Sara Jay and Shara Nelson.
4) Not to be confused with "The Presence" which is a Progressive Hip-Hop group.
5) A Progressive Rock Band from Italy.
6) Rock band from Finland 2005-2008, released 2 EP's "Rock'N'Roll Resurrection E.P." and "Connection Thing". Line-up: Kaitsu Appel - Bass, Mertsa Arramo - Vocals, Janmu Hirvonen - Drums, Junde Hietanen - Guitar&Vocals
Hold Up
Presence Lyrics
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The world is mine
but it ain't no cakewalk getting signed
getting my chance to shine
who really has my interests in mind
why you shovin' me from behind
every time I decide to sign on the dotted line
without a product
if money is divine
then I'm the holy grail
so don't be forgettin' to listen to the rhyme
when the guitar wails
if all else fails
just remember that I'm the stitch
that holds together all this shit
which makes everyone of y'all my bitch
Pre-Chorus
With this kiss
I am your Judas
and I stand with wounded wrist
I'll never make it through this
I twist your cross ninety degrees
I breathe hellfire and boil the seas
satan doesn't exist under the soil and trees
they planted a seed
and made you believe
in a religion based on money and greed
send money please
the church needs all your cheese
so follow my lead
and get on your knees
Chorus
Hold up a minute
don't want to jump right in it
let me soak this all in
Verse 2
Shut your mouth
don't bring that mouth down south
you'll get your tongue ripped out
this is my house
you want to be talkin' trash
then keep on walkin' fast
you ain't gonna last
tryin' to pimp like Shaft
you make me laugh
and you smell real bad
I could set you up with a nice warm bath
it's Slim keepin' it thin
don't make come over there and kick your ass
and all that jazz
and all these rhymes
that go buck
like ten dimes
just tryin' to open your eyes wide
so you don't go blind
(Pre-Chorus)
(Chorus)
Bridge
Gradually
I begin to see
everything that stands in front of me
cowards facing their insecurities
by attacking me
when I'm down on my knees
stealing my air
when it's hard to breathe
manipulating people
to make them believe
I pity you bitch
you ain't shit to me
I run the show now
so set your ego free
(Chorus)
In Presence's song "Hold Up," the lyrics reveal the struggles of being an artist in the music industry. The song discusses the artist's journey to get signed and become successful, while being hyperaware of the industry's greed and exploitation. In the first verse, the artist celebrates their success while acknowledging the pressure to maintain their image and make money. The artist speaks about being the "stitch" that holds the industry together and admonishes their competition, warning them not to try to take their spotlight. The pre-chorus and chorus paint a bleak picture of religion and the manipulations of the industry. Finally, the bridge reveals the artist's clarity of understanding and determination to succeed.
Throughout the song, the artist uses aggressive and vulgar language to express their frustration with the industry's power dynamics. The artist's portrayal of themselves as dominant and fearless is a reaction to the constant pressure to maintain an image of strength and success. The chorus's "hold up a minute" shows their refusal to be silenced or controlled by the industry. The bridge is the climax of the song, with the artist claiming their power and declaring their superiority. Ultimately, "Hold Up" is a song about the struggle for dominance and success in an industry that is often exploitative and unforgiving.
Line by Line Meaning
The world is mine
I have the talent and power to conquer the music industry
but it ain't no cakewalk getting signed
It's not easy to get signed by a record label
getting my chance to shine
I want to have an opportunity to showcase my skills
who really has my interests in mind
I'm unsure if the people who want to sign me have my best interests at heart
why you shovin' me from behind
I feel pressured and pushed to sign without understanding the consequences
every time I decide to sign on the dotted line
Whenever I consider signing a contract
without a product
If I don't create an album
there ain't no sales
I won't make any money without music for consumers to buy
if money is divine
If wealth is a godly quality
then I'm the holy grail
I have the potential to earn a lot of money
so don't be forgettin' to listen to the rhyme
Make sure to pay attention to my lyrics
when the guitar wails
When the guitar is playing passionately
if all else fails
If nothing else works
just remember that I'm the stitch
I'm the glue that holds everything together
that holds together all this shit
I'm responsible for the collective efforts of everyone involved
which makes everyone of y'all my bitch
Everyone is indebted to me for my contributions
With this kiss
My actions may seem benevolent
I am your Judas
But in reality, I may betray you
and I stand with wounded wrist
I am vulnerable to being hurt
I'll never make it through this
I may struggle to succeed
I twist your cross ninety degrees
I may subvert or undermine the values you hold dear
I breathe hellfire and boil the seas
My words and actions may be destructive
satan doesn't exist under the soil and trees
There may not be an ultimate evil lurking in the world
they planted a seed
However, they created religious institutions to instill belief in people
and made you believe
And convinced you to believe in their teachings
in a religion based on money and greed
A religion that's motivated by profit and selfishness
send money please
Asking for donations from people
the church needs all your cheese
The religious institution requires financial support from its followers
so follow my lead
Instead, listen to me and follow my guidance
and get on your knees
Submit to me and show deference
Hold up a minute
Wait a moment
don't want to jump right in it
I don't want to rush into anything
let me soak this all in
Let me consider all the information and implications
Shut your mouth
Stop talking
don't bring that mouth down south
Don't spread negativity or criticism
you'll get your tongue ripped out
You'll face consequences for your words
this is my house
I'm in charge here
you want to be talkin' trash
If you want to be disrespectful
then keep on walkin' fast
Then leave quickly
you ain't gonna last
You don't have the ability to succeed
tryin' to pimp like Shaft
Attempting to be as successful as Shaft
you make me laugh
Your efforts are amusing
and you smell real bad
You're unpleasant and unappealing
I could set you up with a nice warm bath
I could assist you in improving your hygiene
it's Slim keepin' it thin
I'm remaining slim and avoiding trouble
don't make come over there and kick your ass
Don't provoke me
and all that jazz
And so on
and all these rhymes
All of these lyrics
that go buck
That are groundbreaking
like ten dimes
As valuable as ten dimes
just tryin' to open your eyes wide
I'm attempting to help you realize the truth
so you don't go blind
So you don't remain ignorant
Gradually
Slowly
I begin to see
I'm starting to understand
everything that stands in front of me
The obstacles and challenges I face
cowards facing their insecurities
Weak individuals confronting their fears and shortcomings
by attacking me
By criticizing me
when I'm down on my knees
When I'm at my most vulnerable
stealing my air
Taking away my voice and platform
when it's hard to breathe
When things are difficult
manipulating people
Controlling others through deceit
to make them believe
To convince them of something
I pity you bitch
I feel sorry for you
you ain't shit to me
You're insignificant to me
I run the show now
I'm in charge
so set your ego free
Don't let pride get in the way
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GLENN C JOHNSON, JERRY EUGENE PETERS, KEJUAN WALIEK MUCHITA, SEAN COMBS, TROY DONALD JAMERSON
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