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
So Long
Quantic Lyrics
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Trying to get to, where I'm going
In this road, I find no reason
Only feet, find a path.
In the field in all the county
Got a dream by my side
Put it softly, all around me
See this journey, that I've been travelling
So much longer than I thought
To this place that I'm returning
I see the foot prints from once before.
So long, so long
So long, so long
So long, so long
So long, so long
The lyrics in Quantic's song "So Long" speak to a journey of both literal and metaphorical senses. The first stanza describes the physical journey of moving forward, "wheels are turning", "trying to get to where I'm going". Yet the next line, "in this road, I find no reason" shows a sense of confusion or doubt in this journey. The line "only feet, find a path" could suggest that the person is relying on instincts or intuition to guide them rather than a clear set of instructions.
The second stanza seems to shift focus from the physical journey to a deeper internal journey. The lines "in the field in all the county, got a dream by my side" suggests that the singer has a goal or passion that they are holding close. The line "put it softly, all around me, its the voices, show me the way" could imply that the singer is listening to their inner voice or intuition to guide them towards this dream.
The chorus of "so long, so long" could represent the passage of time or a farewell to something, whether it be physical or emotional. The repetition of "so long" gives a sense of finality or closure to the journey.
Some potential interpretations of the song could be a physical journey towards a goal, or a deeper internal journey towards self-discovery. The lyrics could also relate to the theme of nostalgia or reflection, with the line "I see the footprints from once before" hinting towards a journey that has been taken before.
Line by Line Meaning
In the blowing, wheels are turning
The singer is in motion, as if on a vehicle, which is powered by the blowing wind.
Trying to get to, where I'm going
The goal of the singer's journey is not yet achieved, and the singer is still making progress towards it.
In this road, I find no reason
The route of the singer's journey seems to lack purpose or justification.
Only feet, find a path.
The artist relies on their feet, and not on any vehicle or other means of transportation, to navigate the road and find their way.
In the field in all the county
The artist is in a rural area, surrounded by fields that stretch across the entire county.
Got a dream by my side
The singer is accompanied by a dream, which means that they have a goal or vision for their life that they are actively pursuing.
Put it softly, all around me
The singer feels a sense of comfort or security from being surrounded by their dream as they journey towards it.
Its the voices, show me the way.
The artist is guided by inner voices or intuitions that help them to stay on the path towards their dream.
See this journey, that I've been travelling
The artist reflects on the journey that they have been on so far, and the progress that they have made towards their dream.
So much longer than I thought
The artist realizes that their journey has taken much longer than they initially anticipated, and they may feel discouraged or disillusioned.
To this place that I'm returning
The singer has been to this place before, perhaps in their memories or in their dreams, and they are now coming back to it in reality.
I see the foot prints from once before.
The artist sees evidence of their past journey towards their dream, in the form of footprints that they left behind on the road.
So long, so long
The singer says goodbye or farewell to the past, as they embark on a new stage of their journey.
So long, so long
The singer reiterates their goodbye or farewell to the past, reinforcing their sense of closure and readiness for what lies ahead.
So long, so long
The singer repeats their farewell to the past one more time, perhaps as a way of expressing their gratitude for what they have learned and experienced along the way.
So long, so long
The artist concludes their song with one final farewell to the past, and a sense of hopeful anticipation for the future.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: R. Dean Taylor, Norman J. Whitfield, Edward Jr. Holland
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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In the blowing, wheels are turning
Trying to get to, where I'm going
In this road, I find no reason
Only feet, find a path.
In the field in all the county
Got a dream by my side
Put it softly, all around me
Its the voices, show me the way.
See this journey, that I've been travelling
So much longer than I thought
To this place that i'm returning
I see the foot prints from once before.
So long, so long
So long, so long
So long, so long
So long, so long
@explorandomusica8891
That combination is magistral, Alice Russell is a godess and Quantic as always amazing.
@SasquatchInLove
Tropical smoothness, i love this tune Quantic is a genius!
@nicotanaka7732
i love this song
@handro79
very nice
@wddarrius
Highway 1, baby.
@aintiteviltolivebackwards
how about some lyrics