Promoe has released five albums, quite a few 12"s and also many singles with Astma&Rockwell which you can download for free on Looptrooprockers.com. Promoe's albums to date are: Government Music, Long Distance Runner, White Man's Burden, Standard Bearer and the newest one is Kråksången which is in swedish. The label is Looptroops own, David versus Goliath (DvsG) since 1998, which is distributed through Burning Heart. Soundism has given their sound treatment to most of Promoe's recent releases.
Promoe got regonition from the first of the albums but increasingly so with the second album, which made the charts properly, in Sweden and worldwide.
The lyrics have always been political, though slightly shifting in nature.
Government Music, with its cover art borrowing from the the legacy of Aleksandr Rodchenko, and a song bearing ode to the Orwellian George Lucas motion picture THX 1138.
Long Distance Runner, where Promoe started to get heavily into a more ethical perspective with him clad in a big white dress on the album cover and moving the focus a bit to also include subjects such as abstinence from drugs and alcohol.
White Man's Burden, borrowing it's title from Kipling's poem with the same name deals in great detail with contradictory nature of being a white rapping/toasting rasta like artist recording in Jamaica and at the same time being conscious of subjects such as feminism and racism.
Mah Grrrl
Promoe Lyrics
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[Verse 1:]
My da told me I used be a happy boy
Back in a days playin' with my crappy toys
Kwowin' nothin' bout wars, would laugh with joy
Till I turned up the volume on that rappin' noise
Became an angry teen, readin' from the magazines
Always in the trouble, cops runnin after me
But they're way too lazy, only thing that's catchin' me was ...
[Chorus:]
My girl, my girl
It's me and my girl against the world
My girl against the world
It's me and my girl...
[Verse 2:]
.. form the forward path I'm on
My music is for people that's runnin' a marathon
Literally or as a figure of speech
Whether within or if you runnin' the streets
DVSG's on a nighttrain from Moscow to St. Petersburg
Scheming and plotting to take home what we deserve
You got the city on lock, well I perform to free the world
And I know that I got it, as long as it's me and my girl ...
[Chorus]
[Verse 3:]
Wake up in the bed with my girl beside me
I don't give a fuck if the world's collidin'
With a meteorite, I'll still be allright
Shinin' bright in the state that I'm in
The beautiful state of awareness
Not tryin' to be no careless parents
We'll get them kids, and raise them kids
As true revolutionaries ...
[Chorus:]
[Verse 4:]
We on some Bonnie and Clyde shit, B.I.G ready to die shit
Weather is stormin' , better perform get kids oranizing
Always down to be ridin' though we whitout a liscense
We are buildin' an army, babies are born and people are risin'
It'll start with a man and a woman to stop the famine and bombin'
I see the klan and atomic wars, yo the planet is coming
To an end. No need to pretend, the secret is when
But we ready, we right here yo sing it again!
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
In the song "Mah Grrrl," Swedish rapper Promoe talks about his journey from being a happy boy playing with toys to becoming an angry teenager consumed by rap music and all of the violence and murder depicted in it. He reflects on how the only thing that keeps him grounded and out of trouble is his girlfriend, who he describes as being against the world with him. The chorus serves as a reminder that no matter what the world throws at him, he has his girl by his side and that's all he needs.
In the second verse, Promoe talks about how his music is meant for people who are running marathons, whether that's a literal race or the metaphorical marathon of life. He also touches on his group, DVSG, and how they are scheming to take what they deserve in the music industry. He states that as long as he has his girl by his side, he knows he can achieve his goals.
The third verse sees Promoe waking up in bed with his girlfriend and declaring that as long as she's by his side, he doesn't care what the world throws at him. He speaks about the importance of being aware and responsible parents, raising kids to be true revolutionaries. He reminds us that we are capable of creating change, even in a world full of famine, war, and chaos.
The fourth and final verse talks about how Promoe and his girl are like Bonnie and Clyde, ride or die for each other. He talks about how they're building an army of like-minded people to combat the issues plaguing the world. He acknowledges that the world may be coming to an end, but that they're ready and will continue fighting until the very end.
Line by Line Meaning
My da told me I used be a happy boy
My father informed me that I was once content as a child
Back in a days playin' with my crappy toys
I spent my youth playing with subpar playthings
Kwowin' nothin' bout wars, would laugh with joy
Oblivious to war, I would find great amusement in life
Till I turned up the volume on that rappin' noise
However, after discovering rap music and its messages, my demeanor changed
Became an angry teen, readin' from the magazines
I became an irate adolescent, reading publications full of murder and agony
Feedin'me all the murder and the agony
These magazines supplied me with gruesome and heartbreaking content, distorting my worldview
Always in the trouble, cops runnin after me
Law enforcement constantly pursued me due to my troublesome behavior
But they're way too lazy, only thing that's catchin' me was ...
The police were ineffective, as I was only ever caught by my girlfriend
My girl, my girl
My girlfriend is an essential part of my life
It's me and my girl against the world
Together, we are a united front against the challenges of life
It's me and my girl...
She is my partner, and we face everything as a team
.. form the forward path I'm on
Currently, I am on a trajectory towards success
My music is for people that's runnin' a marathon
My music is intended for those striving towards a long-term goal
Literally or as a figure of speech
This applies both literally, and metaphorically
Whether within or if you runnin' the streets
Regardless of whether you are pursuing a personal or public goal
DVSG's on a nighttrain from Moscow to St. Petersburg
My music group and I are travelling by train in Russia
Scheming and plotting to take home what we deserve
We are planning and strategizing to achieve what we believe we are owed
You got the city on lock, well I perform to free the world
While someone else may have control over a particular city, I aspire to impact the entire world positively
And I know that I got it, as long as it's me and my girl ...
I am confident in my abilities, especially as long as I have the support of my girlfriend
Wake up in the bed with my girl beside me
I start each day with my girlfriend sleeping beside me
I don't give a fuck if the world's collidin'
Despite any global chaos, my focus remains on my personal goals
With a meteorite, I'll still be allright
Even if a drastic, unexpected event occurred, I am confident in my safety
Shinin' bright in the state that I'm in
Embodying an enlightened attitude, I am in a positive mental state
The beautiful state of awareness
I am currently in a beautiful and enlightened state of mind
Not tryin' to be no careless parents
When we have children, we will not be irresponsible with their well-being
We'll get them kids, and raise them kids
We plan to have and raise children responsibly
As true revolutionaries ...
We will raise our children to be true revolutionaries
We on some Bonnie and Clyde shit, B.I.G ready to die shit
In our relationship, we feel like Bonnie and Clyde, ready to die for each other
Weather is stormin' , better perform get kids oranizing
Even in tumultuous times, it is important to perform and inspire others to mobilize
Always down to be ridin' though we whitout a liscense
We are always ready to go, even if it is illegal or against the rules
We are buildin' an army, babies are born and people are risin'
We are creating a movement, as children are being born and people are beginning to stand up for what they believe in
It'll start with a man and a woman to stop the famine and bombin'
Real change will begin with individuals who are dedicated to stopping war and hunger
I see the klan and atomic wars, yo the planet is coming
From my perspective, the threat of hate groups and nuclear war is imminent
To an end. No need to pretend, the secret is when
The end of the world is inevitable, there is no need to pretend otherwise
But we ready, we right here yo sing it again!
Despite the impending doom, my partner and I are prepared to face the end together
My girl, my girl
My girlfriend is a pivotal part of my life
It's me and my girl against the world
Together, we are capable of overcoming any obstacle or challenge that comes our way
My girl against the world
My girlfriend is strong enough to face any challenge that comes her way
It's me and my girl...
She is the most important person in my life and we face everything together
Contributed by Declan M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.