Lift Off
RIAA (Robotic Intergalactic Astro-Artists) Lyrics


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Ignition sequence start
Engines on
5, 4, 3, 2, 1
All engines fire
Lift off
We have lift off
I can run where you won't catch me
Floating in these keys so safely
I won't adhere to your rules
Way up high
I will do the things I want to
Love myself just like I'm 'sposed to
Wild and free like my hair
Way up high
Black boy magic living lavish
Safe and sure cause I'm protected




Hope that He's proud of me
Way up high

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to RIAA's song "Lift Off" depict the excitement and anticipation of a rocket launch. The verses describe the ignition sequence and countdown leading up to the moment when the engines fire and the rocket takes off into space. The chorus contrasts the freedom and liberation of being "way up high" with the constraints of society and its expectations. The singer expresses a desire to be true to themselves and pursue their own passions, unencumbered by external rules and conventions.


Line by Line Meaning

Ignition sequence start
The process of starting the engines has begun


Engines on
The engines have been turned on and are operational


5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Counting down to the launch


All engines fire
All the engines have started and are working properly


Lift off
The spacecraft is launching into space


We have lift off
Confirmation that the spacecraft has successfully launched


I can run where you won't catch me
I am free to move and explore without being caught or restricted


Floating in these keys so safely
I am moving through space smoothly, without danger or harm


I won't adhere to your rules
I am not bound by societal or cultural expectations, and am free to live as I choose


Way up high
In space, far away from the limitations of Earth


I will do the things I want to
I am in control of my own actions and will make choices based on my own desires


Love myself just like I'm 'sposed to
I have confidence in myself and accept myself the way I am


Wild and free like my hair
I am living freely and expressively, without fear of judgement or criticism


Black boy magic living lavish
I am a black man who is successful and living luxuriously, despite any challenges or obstacles I may face


Safe and sure cause I'm protected
I feel secure and protected, knowing that I am capable of overcoming any obstacles or dangers that come my way


Hope that He's proud of me
I hope that God is pleased with the choices I have made and the person I have become


Way up high
In space, far away from the limitations of Earth




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Written by: Brian Bent

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Qorax

As you said, the grooves that represent low frequencies need to be way bigger on high amplitudes.
Especially for very fine styli profiles with a small radius like Shibata, microline and fineline it is an issue.
Without the equalization, the grooves would become too wide for those styli to make proper contact with the sides of the grooves.
It is also the reason that some records from the early 50s (that have nearly zero equalization) sound better with larger profile styli like conical or spherical, even while they are the same microgroove type.


RIAA filter accuracy is also very important for accurate sound reproduction. It is often underestimated and people mostly buy phono preamps based on the amplification performance and noise/dynamic range of the device itself. If they they even consider investing in it; I think phono preamps are one of the most overlooked upgrade.


Passive RIAA equalization is often considered better when good components are used in a good design. With cheaper components active RIAA equalization is often better.
When well implemented, passive RIAA equalization has better accuracy on higher frequencies, no instability at certain specific frequencies and feedback within the filter itself is impossible.
The bad thing passive filtering can be impedance issues, because the impedance of the filter varies greatly per frequency, so the amplification circuit has to be able to deal with that. Similar to the issues some power amplifiers have with driving electrostatic speakers.
Active filters have a feedback loop where the signal is amplified at the desired frequencies, so instead of making high frequencies relatively less loud, the bass gets amplified to make it louder.
This makes phono preamps with active RIAA equalization more power efficient; about 20dB less amplification is needed to achieve the same output level as with a passive RIAA filter.



All comments from YouTube:

ANA[DIA]LOG

I forgot to highlight also a 4th point: the RIAA equalization also greatly helped the TRACKING issues connected to the large low frequencies grooves, as well as avoiding also the DETERIORATION of those grooves.

John sweda

Yes I was going to say about that but you said it now!
Who makes that equalisation box, and how do you find it?

ANA[DIA]LOG

You mean the drawing I showed during the video?

John sweda

@ANA[DIA]LOG no drawing I don't know what you mean no the comment you made that the needle can skip in the bass tones.
Who makes the the equalisation curve box you had behind you, I wanted to know ! and how do you find it does it work well or colour the sound is it a massive improvement?

ANA[DIA]LOG

@John sweda Now I understand! Its the Re-equalizaer by Rek-o-kut (esoteric sound). I got it several years ago for teh correct equalization of my 78rpm records and showed it in that video: https://youtu.be/_aybfww2nIg
They still make it and now it is improved with also a lateral/vertical switch: https://www.esotericsound.com/elect.htm
It is obviously a signal break and NOT passive so a little coloration is the toll to pay to have a correct eq. Obviously I do not know if things are better in teh 3rd edition out now.

Matty Bruno Lucas Zenere Salas

What is LP?

Saint Michael

I always wanted to know about RIAA curve. You've explained to nerds like me. I always wondered why a collection of songs from various years on the same album (say 1950 to1955) sounded so different.

ANA[DIA]LOG

It's an amazing trick that most people don't know of!

Saint Michael

@ANA[DIA]LOG ā˜ŗ

Qorax

As you said, the grooves that represent low frequencies need to be way bigger on high amplitudes.
Especially for very fine styli profiles with a small radius like Shibata, microline and fineline it is an issue.
Without the equalization, the grooves would become too wide for those styli to make proper contact with the sides of the grooves.
It is also the reason that some records from the early 50s (that have nearly zero equalization) sound better with larger profile styli like conical or spherical, even while they are the same microgroove type.


RIAA filter accuracy is also very important for accurate sound reproduction. It is often underestimated and people mostly buy phono preamps based on the amplification performance and noise/dynamic range of the device itself. If they they even consider investing in it; I think phono preamps are one of the most overlooked upgrade.


Passive RIAA equalization is often considered better when good components are used in a good design. With cheaper components active RIAA equalization is often better.
When well implemented, passive RIAA equalization has better accuracy on higher frequencies, no instability at certain specific frequencies and feedback within the filter itself is impossible.
The bad thing passive filtering can be impedance issues, because the impedance of the filter varies greatly per frequency, so the amplification circuit has to be able to deal with that. Similar to the issues some power amplifiers have with driving electrostatic speakers.
Active filters have a feedback loop where the signal is amplified at the desired frequencies, so instead of making high frequencies relatively less loud, the bass gets amplified to make it louder.
This makes phono preamps with active RIAA equalization more power efficient; about 20dB less amplification is needed to achieve the same output level as with a passive RIAA filter.

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