1) Present is a B… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 2 bands using the name Present:
1) Present is a Belgian avant-progressive rock group formed by guitarist Roger Trigaux in 1979.
Trigaux was a founding member of Univers Zero and participated on the first two albums. After Heresie (1979) he left Univers Zero to concentrate on his own vision and founded Present. The early lineup of Present featured fellow Univers Zero members Daniel Denis and Christian Genet playing drums and bass respectively.
Present disbanded after releasing Le Poison Qui Rend Fou in 1985, but reformed a decade later in 1993. The new lineup featured Roger's son Réginald Trigaux as a second guitarist, another former Univers Zero member, Guy Segers, on bass, and Dave Kerman (of 5uu's) on drums.
The American drummer Dave Kerman from the 5uu's,Thinking Plague, U-Totem, etc. was recruited. This new line-up set out on a twenty-five-date tour of Europe; the last show was recorded and released in 1995 as “Present Live” by Cuneiform Records in the USA.
In 1996 Present recorded their fifth album, “Certitudes”. As Kerman was under contract with the Dutch band Blast for the year, Denis returned for the recording. Cuneiform Records released the disc in 1998.
Keyboardist Pierre Chevalier joined the group in 1997. The following year, a New Yorker, Keith Macksoud (the group’s former driver and roadie) became the bassist. This new line-up played a five-week, twenty-five-show, ten -thousand-mile tour, zigzagging across America and back during the spring of 1998. Again, the last concert was recorded for a live album, though it would be a few years before being released.
In 1998, Trigaux traveled to Tel Aviv, to play guitar for a soundtrack L.P. by the Israeli band, Tractor's Revenge. The recording engineer of the project, Udi Koomran suggested that Trigaux return to Israel with the entire band, plus percussionist David Davister, for the next recording sessions in the spring of 1999. During their two-week stay, the group recorded over 100 minutes of new music. The finished project was split up over two subsequent albums, “No. 6” (1999) and “High Infidelity” (2000).
In 2000 the French cellist Matthieu Safatly joined Present. The band, joined by two horn players, Fred Becker and Dominic Ntoumos, were the headline act at the Blaye Les Mines Festival in Southern France, for an audience of seven thousand spectators. (Others on the bill included Toots And The Maytals, Gong and Asian Dub Foundation). The following year, the same group played with Anekdoten and Magma at the Freakshow Festival in Wurzburg Germany and in Gdansk, Poland for a festival performance the next day
Present's 2001 tour of North America was cancelled because of the September 11th attacks. (The band was scheduled to arrive at New York’s JFK airport late that same evening).
In 2004, the band convened in Brussels to record the album, “Barbarro, ma non troppo". That same year there were some sporadic concert dates, and the horn player Pierre Dessassis joined the band.
In 2005, Cuneiform Records released Present’s second live album, “A Great Inhumane Adventure", culled from recordings at Orion Studios during the 1998 USA tour. Also in 2005, the band again traveled to the USA, for a tour of the eastern states and Canada, which concluded with a performance at the Northeast Art Rock festival. This concert appearance is, in part, featured on the DVD release by Nearfest Records called, “NEARfest 2005”. In 2006 Present traveled to Portugal to perform at the Gouveia Artrock Festival.
In April 2007, the band were the curators of the first Rock In Opposition Festival France event, highlighting two separate performances: The first night was called “Present Acoustic”, as Trigaux's compositions were classically realized for two grand pianos (performed by Chevalier and Ward Devleeschhouwer), while the rest of the group played scored percussion. The following evening, Present was the final band of the festival, playing in their normal, electric Rock manner. Both performances were filmed for the “Barbarro, ma non troppo" DVD.
Present appeared at the second Rock In Opposition Festival France event in 2009. Universe Zero also performed, after which both groups performed together. That same year ReR USA/ Ad Hoc Records released the “Barbaro, ma non troppo” set (the studio recordings from Brussels, 2004 + the live footages from Gouveia and both the electric and acoustic concerts from Rock In Opposition 2007 + bonus, historical films of the band). Also in 2009, cellist Matthew Safatly left the band to concentrate on a solo career.
At the 2010 installment of the Rock In Opposition Festival France event, Present and Univers Zero again performed together, adding a third Belgian group (Aranis) to the mix, bringing the total number of musicians on stage to seventeen. This large ensemble - which goes by the name Once Upon A Time In Belgium - played compositions by the main composers of each group: Trigaux, Denis, Kurt Bude and Joris Vanvinckenroye. This line-up also performed in Lyon, France the following February. The entourage was also augmented by the crew of Zeitgeist Media, who produced the 2012 feature film documentary, “Romantic Warriors 2: A Progressive Music Saga About Rock In Opposition", of which all three groups were an integral part.
During autumn 2013, Present again convened in Brussels, this time to plan for the following year’s recording schedule, and to learn an almost entirely new concert program in only five days. Shortly afterwards, the group premiered this music at that year’s Rock In Opposition Festival France event, with new horn player Kurt Bude (from Univers Zero), and again at the Freakshow Festival in Wurzburg, Germany.
In 2014 the band performed at the Zapanale Festival in Bad Doberan, Germany, and at the first Rock In Opposition Festival in Japan. In 2015, violinist/violist Liesbeth Lambrecht joined Present.
Present Acoustic
Present Acoustic is a "classical" variant of the band featuring grand piano, percussion and vocals. It premièred at a Rock in Opposition festival in Southern France in April 2007, where they performed as "Present", their regular act, and as "Present Acoustic", where they played two grand pianos, "a lot of percussion" and sang.
2) Present is an alternative grunge band based in the bay - Oakland, CA.
https://presentband.bandcamp.com
Alone
Present Lyrics
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But they tryna stop me, they after the throne
Ain't doing no favors, I'm all on my own
Tell 'em to watch cause I'm Forever Alone
Forever Alone
Forever Alone
Forever Alone
Just me and my paper
Just me and my paper
Tell 'em to watch cause I'm Forever Alone
The lyrics of the song "Alone" by Present convey a sense of determination and resilience in the face of obstacles. The artist expresses a strong ambition to succeed, emphasizing their focus on achieving their goals. The line "I'm after this paper, I'm going for broke" suggests that the artist is relentlessly pursuing financial success and is willing to risk everything to attain it.
However, there are those who try to hinder the artist's progress, symbolized by the line "But they tryna stop me, they after the throne." This could represent the presence of competition or people who are jealous of the artist's drive and success. Despite facing opposition, the artist asserts their independence and self-reliance in the line "Ain't doing no favors, I'm all on my own," highlighting their determination to succeed without any external assistance.
The repeated phrase "Forever Alone" serves as a mantra of self-assurance, where the artist embraces their solitude and the freedom it brings. By emphasizing that they are solely focused on their own journey, the artist asserts their commitment to their craft and the pursuit of their dreams. The line "Just me and my paper" reinforces this idea, suggesting that the artist's primary companion and focus is their work.
Overall, "Alone" by Present captures the artist's unwavering resolve to overcome obstacles, showcasing their determination, self-reliance, and commitment to their own path of success.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm after this paper, I'm going for broke
I am passionately pursuing success and financial stability, willing to risk everything.
But they tryna stop me, they after the throne
There are people who are trying to hinder my progress because they desire power and control.
Ain't doing no favors, I'm all on my own
I am not seeking any assistance or handouts; I am relying solely on my own capabilities and efforts.
Tell 'em to watch 'cause I'm Forever Alone
Inform them to pay attention because I am persistently pushing forward despite being alone in my pursuit.
Forever Alone
Continually embracing solitude while chasing my goals.
Just me and my paper
My sole companions are my ambitions and the financial rewards they bring.
Tell 'em to watch 'cause I'm Forever Alone
Advise others to observe my progress as I persistently pursue my goals unaccompanied.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: RICHARD HORTON
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Lyrics:
Yeah Yeah
I been all alone
They just started coming after me when i got on
Shawty think I'm flying cuz I got lenciagas on
All my bitches know I do 'em right and never wrong
Yeah Yeah Yeah
I can't go inside, I can't even Hide
Yeah, no one hit my line no you cannot slide
I was with them bands, always been the man
Yeah, said you understand but you don't understand
How can I add it up
I got too much dough in my pocket let it up
These niggas be federal
They act like ya homie they leave and go tell it all
Don't fit in my schedule
I fucked all these thotties
Up packing the centrefolds
You smoking on general
Was way of the molly that shawty look terrible
Just let the picture roll, too much sauce invincible
Trap out side the kitchen door
Move out cold like water coats
Threesome with some tinder hoes
LA bitches do the most
I'm just bad at losing and
They mad i used that finger roll
Tap in the racks in the money I'm gone
I got yo message I'm not going home
I won't hit ya line but I swear i want some dome
I fucked you all the time now i do not hit ya phone
I been all alone
They just started coming after me when i got on
Shawty think I'm flying cuz I got lenciagas on
All my bitches know I do 'em right and never wrong
Yeah Yeah Yeah
I been all alone
They just started coming after me when i got on
Shawty think I'm flying cuz I got lenciagas on
All my bitches know I do 'em right and never wrong
Yeah Yeah Yeah
I wanna know, if she wanna roll
I got my dough, I'm ready to go
Let me show you, it's something I like
I don't sip on mary jane I mix the purple W. the Sprite
Then I go, Then i do my thang
Then I hit the road never change
Ima stay the the same I been on way, never know
How you get the gold, I swear Insane might unload
I just hit the fold, you gon feel the pain, yeah
In my own lane
I got what I need
Do my own thang
Yo bitch on her knees
I been all alone
They just started coming after me when i got on
Shawty think I'm flying cuz I got lenciagas on
All my bitches know I do 'em right and never wrong
Yeah Yeah Yeah
I been all alone
They just started coming after me when i got on
Shawty think I'm flying cuz I got lenciagas on
All my bitches know I do 'em right and never wrong
Yeah Yeah Yeah
In my own lane
I got what i need
Do my own thang
You bitch on her knees
I been all alone
They just started coming after me when i got on
Shawty think I'm flying cuz I got lenciagas on
All my bitches know I do 'em right and never wrong
Yeah Yeah Yeah
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LYRICS:
Hook] :
I been all alone, they just started coming after me when I got on, shorty think I’m fly cus I got lenciagas on, all my bitches know I do em right and never wrong, Yeah yeah yeah
[Verse] :
I can’t go inside, I can’t even hide, no one hit my line no u cannot slide, I was w them bands, always been the man, said u understand But you don’t understand, How can add it up, I got too much dough th in my pocket let it up, these niggas be federal, they act like ya homie they leave and go tell it all, dnt fit in my schedule, I fucked all these thotties up packing the centerfolds, u smoking on general, was way off the molly that shorty look terrible, Just let the picture roll, too much sauce invincible, trap out side the kitchen door, move out cold like winter coats, threesomes w some tinder hoes, la bitches do the most, I’m just bad at losing and they mad I used that finger roll, Tap in the racks in the money I’m gone, I got yo message I’m not going home, I won’t hit ya line but I swear I want sum dome, I fucked u all the time now I do not hit ya phone
[Hook] :
I been all alone, they just started coming after me when I got on, shorty think I’m fly cus I got lenciagas on, all my bitches know I do em right and never wrong, 2x
[Verse] :
I wanna know, if she wanna roll, I got my dough, I’m ready to go, let me show u, it’s something I like, I dnt sip on Mary Jane I mix the purple w the sprite, Then I go, then I do my thang, then I hit the road, never change, ima stay the same I been on way, never know, how u get the gold, i swear iinsane might unload, I just hit the fold, U gon feel the pain, In my own lane, I got what I need, do my own thang, yo bitch on her knees
[Hook] :
I been all alone, they just started coming after me when I got on, shorty think I’m fly cus I got lenciagas on, all my bitches know I do em right and never wrong, 2x In my own lane, I got what I need, do my own thang, yo bitch on her knees
[Hook] :
I been all alone, they just started coming after me when I got on, shorty think I’m fly cus I got lenciagas on, all my bitches know I do em right and never wrong
Asmae Tamou
Yeah Yeah
I been all alone
They just started coming after me when i got on
Shawty think I'm flying cuz I got lenciagas on
All my bitches know I do 'em right and never wrong
Yeah Yeah Yeah
I can't go inside, I can't even Hide
Yeah, no one hit my line no you cannot slide
I was with them bands, always been the man
Yeah, said you understand but you don't understand
How can I add it up
I got too much dough in my pocket let it up
These niggas be federal
They act like ya homie they leave and go tell it all
Don't fit in my schedule
I fucked all these thotties
Up packing the centrefolds
You smoking on general
Was way of the molly that shawty look terrible
Just let the picture roll, too much sauce invincible
Trap out side the kitchen door
Move out cold like water coats
Threesome with some tinder hoes
LA bitches do the most
I'm just bad at losing and
They mad i used that finger roll
Tap in the racks in the money I'm gone
I got yo message I'm not going home
I won't hit ya line but I swear i want some dome
I fucked you all the time now i do not hit ya phone
I been all alone
They just started coming after me when i got on
Shawty think I'm flying cuz I got lenciagas on
All my bitches know I do 'em right and never wrong
Yeah Yeah Yeah
I been all alone
They just started coming after me when i got on
Shawty think I'm flying cuz I got lenciagas on
All my bitches know I do 'em right and never wrong
Yeah Yeah Yeah
I wanna know, if she wanna roll
I got my dough, I'm ready to go
Let me show you, it's something I like
I don't sip on mary jane I mix the purple W. the Sprite
Then I go, Then i do my thang
Then I hit the road never change
Ima stay the the same I been on way, never know
How you get the gold, I swear Insane might unload
I just hit the fold, you gon feel the pain, yeah
In my own lane
I got what I need
Do my own thang
Yo bitch on her knees
I been all alone
They just started coming after me when i got on
Shawty think I'm flying cuz I got lenciagas on
All my bitches know I do 'em right and never wrong
Yeah Yeah Yeah
I been all alone
They just started coming after me when i got on
Shawty think I'm flying cuz I got lenciagas on
All my bitches know I do 'em right and never wrong
Yeah Yeah Yeah
In my own lane
I got what i need
Do my own thang
You bitch on her knees
I been all alone
They just started coming after me when i got on
Shawty think I'm flying cuz I got lenciagas on
All my bitches know I do 'em right and never wrong
Yeah Yeah Yeah
snikers
Yeah Yeah
I been all alone
They just started coming after me when i got on
Shawty think I'm flying cuz I got lenciagas on
All my bitches know I do 'em right and never wrong
Yeah Yeah Yeah
I can't go inside, I can't even Hide
Yeah, no one hit my line no you cannot slide
I was with them bands, always been the man
Yeah, said you understand but you don't understand
How can I add it up
I got too much dough in my pocket let it up
These niggas be federal
They act like ya homie they leave and go tell it all
Don't fit in my schedule
I fucked all these thotties
Up packing the centrefolds
You smoking on general
Was way of the molly that shawty look terrible
Just let the picture roll, too much sauce invincible
Trap out side the kitchen door
Move out cold like water coats…
ᎠᎾN ᎢᎩᏞᏋᎡ
yeah,
ive been all alone,
havin dreams of dough back when i was growin old,
rollin up these bones, well known get out my zone
prolly got yo girl hittin me up on my phone
yeah yeah yeah
im so fucking fly, i cant even lie
everywhere i go its like somebody wanne buy me why?
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only got one life, only got one life
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say that u understand but you dont understand
Alex a
I been all alone, they just started coming after me when I got on, shorty think I’m fly cus I got lenciagas on, all my bitches know I do em right and never wrong, Yeah yeah yeah
[Verse] :
I can’t go inside, I can’t even hide, no one hit my line no u cannot slide, I was w them bands, always been the man, said u understand But you don’t understand, How can add it up, I got too much dough th in my pocket let it up, these niggas be federal, they act like ya homie they leave and go tell it all, dnt fit in my schedule, I fucked all these thotties up packing the centerfolds, u smoking on general, was way off the molly that shorty look terrible, Just let the picture roll, too much sauce invincible, trap out side the kitchen door, move out cold like winter coats, threesomes w some tinder hoes, la bitches do the most, I’m just bad at losing and they mad I used that finger roll, Tap in the racks in the money I’m gone, I got yo message I’m not going home, I won’t hit ya line but I swear I want sum dome, I fucked u all the time now I do not hit ya phone
[Hook] :
I been all alone, they just started coming after me when I got on, shorty think I’m fly cus I got lenciagas on, all my bitches know I do em right and never wrong, 2x
[Verse] :
I wanna know, if she wanna roll, I got my dough, I’m ready to go, let me show u, it’s something I like, I dnt sip on Mary Jane I mix the purple w the sprite, Then I go, then I do my thang, then I hit the road, never change, ima stay the same I been on way, never know, how u get the gold, i swear iinsane might unload, I just hit the fold, U gon feel the pain, In my own lane, I got what I need, do my own thang, yo bitch on her knees
[Hook] :
I been all alone, they just started coming after me when I got on, shorty think I’m fly cus I got lenciagas on, all my bitches know I do em right and never wrong, 2x In my own lane, I got what I need, do my own thang, yo bitch on her knees
[Hook] :
I been all alone, they just started coming after me when I got on, shorty think I’m fly cus I got lenciagas on, all my bitches know I do em right and never wrong
Kian
Last time i listened to this it had 50k views, my mans getting up there he deserves it. Song chill and dope af🤛
Sla
now you got about 13 million bro
Richard Kopiar
Same bro
Filip x
I've been listening since song came out and dayum i didn’t notice 10M
MrFrost
So weird I came back to check this and was jaw dropped by the views
fuck yeah love the come up well deserved
Keliegh Walters
Dude right!??
King JEE
thx dude for your playlist(s) and to the artists
going thru a rough period in my life and this music is helping me getting over that,
much love N peace
king Jee
amnak47
Hope everything is gonna be alright~•
That One Fox
Try and stay strong bro !
Kara Studstill
I just like the sound of it.