In 1998, Mos Def and Talib Kweli released the album "Mos Def & Talib Kweli are Black Star". The LP featured several Hi-Tek beats, and marked the critical breakthrough of all three artists involved.
In 2000, the now-classic debut LP "Train of Thought" hit the stores. The 20 track album featured, among others, De La Soul, Kool G Rap and Xzibit, and received much critical acclaim. It is a very soulful, jazzy and intelligent album, combining a wide variety of lyrical topics, moods and beats.
Following "Train of Thought", both Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek moved on to successful solo-careers. The second Reflection Eternal album, Revolutions per Minute, was released on May 18, 2010.
So Good
Reflection Eternal Lyrics
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Oh, oh (what it is)
Oh (what it was)
Yeah (what it will be)
Oh, oh (Kweli, Hi-Tek), oh
We gon' set it off (hey), we gon' set it off (hey)
So we gon' let it off (hey), catch it like a cough
Ah-ah, ah-ah, ayy, 'cause the flow so ill
But I feel so good, I feel so good (oh, I feel good)
I feel so good, I feel so good
Man, I feel so good, feel so good (like when you finish working out)
Feel so good, feel so good, yeah (or when your girl come before you do)
Every time I hit the block, the shepherd come and get the flock
I roll a Jay, I get a Dame, and do it BIG like it's the Roc
It's not, it's the Blacksmith, we finna pick the lock
Fire like the trunk is popped, go to work, punch the clock
The flow so sick, it's ill, so they lose they lunch a lot
Sick so they front a lot, sick 'cause they want the spot
Get 'em higher, light the fire, look, time's running out
Space is panickin', he in the closet, he ain't coming out
That's 'cause I'm invading like Iraq did to it's neighbors
Nothing black and white, they acting like Barack is gonna save us
But first they gotta save themselves
Don't play the game, they play themselves
You a non-believer, I'm a Libra, so I weigh the scales
We gon' set it off (hey), we gon' set it off (hey)
Something on my chest and I gotta get it off
So we gon' let it off (hey), catch it like a cough
Ah-ah, ah-ah, ayy, 'cause the flow so ill
But forget it, I'm a boss, I said it all before
The flow is so butter, you can spread it on your toast
When I send this out to Los', he gon' say this shit is banging (why it's banging?)
The devil play me close and I'ma hang him like a painting
You can check out my exhibit, won't you pay a fee to see it?
This is the masterpiece, every album a museum
When I bring my people freedom, they gon' smile like Mona Lisa
I'm married to the game, throwing the rice like Condoleezza
We gon' set it off, we gon' set it off
Something on my chest and I gotta get it off
So we gon' let it off, catch it like a cough
Ah-ah, ah-ah, ayy, 'cause the flow so ill
But I feel so good, I feel so good
I feel so good, I feel so good
Man, I feel so good, feel so good
Feel so good, feel so good
Ayo, every time I'm out on these streets, y'all niggas know the deal
I'm rolling with my nigga Kweli, I let him hold the wheel
So I can get a couple of shots, let it off
Head it off in the general direction, then set it off
But of course, Brooklyn and Cincinnati is in the house
And it's Hi-Tek, hardest for niggas to figure out
Pick a route, people stab you in the back for the stardom
But they fall right back to the bottom like cats in Roddam
But I'm flying through the night like a pilot with insomnia
Burn up on your deck like a pirate from Somalia
Hi-technology, better school your producer
And can't be duplicated by computer
We gon' set it off, we gon' set it off
Something on my chest and I gotta get it off
So we gon' let it off, catch it like a cough
Ah-ah, ah-ah, ayy, 'cause the flow so ill
But I feel so good, I feel so good
I feel so good, I feel so good
Man, I feel so good, feel so good
Feel so good, feel so good, yeah
Oh, oh, oh, yeah
Oh, oh, oh, we gon' set it off
The lyrics to Reflection Eternal's song "So Good" illustrate the duo's confidence in their abilities and their ability to rise to the challenge. The song's opening line, "When I program the sound, I" highlights their technical proficiency in music production, and the chorus follows with lines like "But I feel so good, I feel so good," showcasing their confidence in their music and their own abilities. The verses are filled with clever wordplay and metaphors about the music industry, including lines like "Fire like the trunk is popped, go to work, punch the clock," which references both the intensity of their music and their dedication to their craft. Overall, the lyrics exude a sense of pride and self-assurance that reflect the duo's years of experience in the industry.
Interestingly, the song was never released as a single and did not receive much mainstream attention, but became a fan favorite and an underground classic due to its catchy beats and intelligent lyrics. It was part of Reflection Eternal's debut album, Train of Thought, which was released in 2000 and received critical acclaim. The album was produced by Hi-Tek and featured Talib Kweli on most of the tracks.
Line by Line Meaning
When I program the sound, I
I control the music with my production skills.
We gon' set it off (hey), we gon' set it off (hey)
We're going to start something big and exciting.
Something on my chest and I gotta get it off
I have something important to say and I need to express it.
Catch it like a cough
It's contagious and spreading fast.
But the flow so ill
The rhymes and music are so impressive.
But I feel so good, I feel so good
Despite everything, I'm still feeling confident and positive.
Every time I hit the block, the shepherd come and get the flock
When I'm out in the streets, people follow my lead.
I roll a Jay, I get a Dame, and do it BIG like it's the Roc
I smoke marijuana, I get a woman, and I live large like Roc-a-Fella Records.
The flow so sick, it's ill, so they lose they lunch a lot
The rhymes are so impressive that some people feel dizzy and may even vomit.
Sick so they front a lot, sick 'cause they want the spot
Some people pretend to be sick because they're jealous of my success and want to take my place.
Get 'em higher, light the fire, look, time's running out
I'm urging people to take action and make the most of their time.
Space is panickin', he in the closet, he ain't coming out
Some people are scared and hiding instead of facing their fears and dealing with problems.
That's 'cause I'm invading like Iraq did to it's neighbors
I'm making a big impact and taking over like Iraq did to its neighboring countries.
Nothing black and white, they acting like Barack is gonna save us
The situation is complex and not easily solved, but some people are expecting Barack Obama to fix everything.
But first they gotta save themselves
People need to take responsibility for their own lives and make changes before asking for help.
Don't play the game, they play themselves
People shouldn't waste time playing games and getting caught up in drama, because it only hurts themselves.
You a non-believer, I'm a Libra, so I weigh the scales
If you don't believe in me or my message, that's your problem, because I'm confident and balanced.
But forget it, I'm a boss, I said it all before
I'm the one in charge, and I've already made my point clear.
The flow is so butter, you can spread it on your toast
The rhymes are so smooth and easy to listen to, like butter on toast.
When I bring my people freedom, they gon' smile like Mona Lisa
If I can help my community achieve freedom and success, they'll be as happy as the famous painting.
I'm married to the game, throwing the rice like Condoleezza
I'm fully committed to my music career, celebrating my success like a bride throwing rice at a wedding.
I'm flying through the night like a pilot with insomnia
I'm working hard and not slowing down, like a pilot who can't sleep and keeps flying through the night.
Hi-technology, better school your producer
My music is advanced and cutting-edge, so other producers need to step up their game.
And can't be duplicated by computer
My music is so unique and high-quality that it can't be replicated by a machine or computer program.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Talib Kweli, Tony Cottrell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
KVSoriginal
Talib is so fire but his shit is so slept on, I don't know if im happy or sad that a vast majority of "true hip-hop fans" dont know what the fuck they are talking about. This man is a lyrical god among men.
TripleSeven777Life
I hate that they didn't include Talib's second verse in this video, that verse was doper than his first one.
Orr971
Good Song, good beat (Very Good) and i really liked the video!
Yves Middleton
This music vid is fucking awesome...so simple and sick
Practical Fitness
Can't be duplicated by computer ð¥
When he said that I felt that shit.
PsyintZ
This shit is fuckin' fire.
Practical Fitness
When Kweli and Tek jumped off that poster.... ð®ð®
-SO GOOD
butterquick
soooo good
George Dean
Damn This Is Some Creative Shit . . . . -Dreams-
Practical Fitness
What it was.. What it is... What it's gone be