Based in the musical epicenter of Cali, Colombia since 2007, Holland has been exploring cumbias, salsa and Afro-Colombian music through his particular beat-focused, electronic and funk lens. His latest live band project, Quantic y Su Combo Barbaro, a carefully assembled international cast of musical creators including virtuosic salsa pianist Alfredo Linares and Pacific folklore singer Nidia Gongora, is a bold snapshot of an ever-evolving musical landscape in the Americas. Holland also works and exchanges with a cross-section of artists and producers innovatively shaping contemporary music from Latin America as we speak.
His is an on-going story of musical inspiration guided by a curiosity which aims to not only honor and collaborate with excellent artists, but to share and compose new music in a way that is organic, vibrant and relevant. As Holland explains, "I try to make music that encourages people to explore beyond their usual listening circles and check scenes and genres they may otherwise never be exposed to."
"He’s at the forefront of a new global sound.”- Gilles Peterson, BBC Radio 1
Life in the Rain
Quantic Lyrics
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I go for a walk like this
And it seems I have been walking for years and years and years
And I don't know where I'm going
I hear the sound leading me on
And I don't know where it is taking me
Sometimes I feel as if I'm getting closer
Yes, I am getting closer
It is
The sound is getting louder
Sometimes I wonder if, if I know where I'm going
I go for a walk like this
And it seems I have been walking for years and years and years
And I don't know where I'm going
I hear the sound leading me on
And I don't know where it is taking me
The lyrics of Quantic's song "Life in the Rain" explore the theme of uncertainty and disorientation in life. The singer is walking aimlessly, unsure of where they are headed, but they are guided by a sound that leads them on. They wonder if they truly know where they are going, and the song seems to suggest that life is a journey that is unpredictable and can often leave us feeling lost.
The imagery of a long and directionless walk is used metaphorically to represent the journey of life. The repetition of the phrase "years and years and years" emphasizes the endlessness of this journey, and the fact that we may never truly know where it ends. The use of the sound as a guiding force suggests that we can find our way even when we feel lost, and that we should trust our instincts and listen to the inner voice that guides us.
Overall, "Life in the Rain" is a thoughtful exploration of the uncertainties of life, and a call to embrace the journey even when we don't know where it leads.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I wonder if, if I know where I'm going
Occasionally, I ponder whether or not I am aware of my destination
I go for a walk like this
I embark on a stroll, such as this one
And it seems I have been walking for years and years and years
It appears as though I have been walking for an extensive period of time
And I don't know where I'm going
I am uncertain of my destination
I hear the sound leading me on
I perceive a noise guiding me forward
And I don't know where it is taking me
I am unaware of its intended direction
Sometimes I feel as if I'm getting closer
At times, I sense that I am approaching my destination
Like now
At this moment
Yes, I am getting closer
Indeed, I am making progress towards my destination
It is
That noise I heard earlier
The sound is getting louder
Its volume is increasing in intensity
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: WILLIAM GEORGE HOLLAND
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Sometimes I wonder if, if I know where I'm going
I go for a walk like this
And it seems I have been walking for years and years and years
And I don't know where I'm going
I hear the sound leading me on
And I don't know where it is taking me
Sometimes I feel as if I'm getting closer
Like now
Yes, I am getting closer
It is
The sound is getting louder
Sometimes I wonder if, if I know where I'm going
I go for a walk like this
And it seems I have been walking for years and years and years
And I don't know where I'm going
I hear the sound leading me on
And I don't know where it is taking me
@charlesearle2055
One of the very few songs that are eternally a part of my life's soundtrack. I feel what is being expressed through this music everyday of my life.
@travismaenle9416
The beginning of this song takes you outside of time
@bennfisherr6317
I've never been able to describe how the beginning of this song made me feel, but this might be it.
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Sometimes I wonder if, if I know where I'm going
I go for a walk like this
And it seems I have been walking for years and years and years
And I don't know where I'm going
I hear the sound leading me on
And I don't know where it is taking me
Sometimes I feel as if I'm getting closer
Like now
Yes, I am getting closer
It is
The sound is getting louder
Sometimes I wonder if, if I know where I'm going
I go for a walk like this
And it seems I have been walking for years and years and years
And I don't know where I'm going
I hear the sound leading me on
And I don't know where it is taking me
@evilpandakillabzonattkoccu4879
I first heard this song late at night driving to the weed store....seemed almost pointless to buy anything when I got there. I felt a musical high I hadn't felt since I was 7 years old or so.
@ronward3949
The Mental Palette we all must make room for the head Space!
@flittimohamed8233
Depuis 2012, je n'ai jamais arrêté d'écouter cette merveille !
@ezetreezy
Sounds like something that would be played in Cowboy Bebop. Like when Spike starts a mission, and starts putting clues together, and is getting closer to opening a can of woop-ass on some bad guy. :)
@vividius7951
I heard this when I was 5 years old and that's the day I learned I absolutely love lofi
@ISZKLAND
The very beginning of this is me standing the middle of a city, staring towards a dark and cloudy sky as rain falls down and hits my face.