By the time he reached adolescence, Robert knew his destiny was to be a jazz musician. He was accepted to the Houston's famed High School for the Performing Arts ("Jason Moran went there before me."). Post-graduation, Glasper enrolled at New School University in Manhattan. Soon after arrival, he hooked up with future bandmember Reid and vocalist Bilal, an old schoolmate. As an undergrad, Glasper gigged with Christian McBride, Russell Malone and Kenny Garrett. Professional life after the New School was even sweeter: stints with Nicholas Payton, Roy Hargrove, Terence Blanchard, Carmen Lundy, and Carly Simon.
The Bilal connection brought the pianist back to hip-hop. Glasper's contributions to Bilal's debut and subsequent tour brought him to the attention of Q-Tip (A Tribe Called Quest). "Tip would come hang out at my shows, and one day he called me and said, ‘I'm doing this tour and I need you to play keys. Can you do it?’” He's also since played with Mos Def, and is featured prominently on Bilal's forthcoming sophomore release.
In 2003, Glasper's first album Mood was released on indie label Fresh Sound New Talent, and two years later, Blue Note came calling. At Blue Note, Glasper joins a jazz piano legacy that stretches back to 1939, beginning with Albert Ammons and Meade Lux Lewis, and continuing through Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell, Herbie Hancock, McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea, Andrew Hill, Cecil Taylor, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Jacky Terrasson, Jason Moran and Bill Charlap. Undaunted, Glasper reflects, “I’m just happy to be a part of the Blue Note family and its rich history.”
-- From Glasper's Official Website
The Consequences Of Jealousy
Robert Glasper Lyrics
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Peace is filling your mind
I'd like you to visualize your mind interior
I offer you my sweet devotion
I will try to make it easier for you
I reach for your and sweet devotion
Here I know, here I know,
On reasons you can't fight
Lay down with you, sweet devotion
Sweet devotion, I'm not perfect but my faith is true
Be here I know, here I know
Don't waste my time
On reasons you can't fight
Your mind, listen to your mind
When you look, I'll be gone
Tears for you, no tears for you
The opening lines of "The Consequences Of Jealousy" by Robert Glasper Experiment feat. Me'Shell Ndegéocello invite listeners to submerge their minds and visualize their inner thoughts. It creates a tranquil atmosphere of peace and calming energy, which sets the tone for the entire song. As the lyrics progress, the song's storyteller offers their sweet devotion and promises to make life easier for the person they are speaking to. They urge the listener not to waste their time and listen to their mind. It is a story of heartfelt devotion to someone who may be struggling with the effects of jealousy.
The line "Don't waste my time on reasons you can't fight" suggests that the singer is aware of the person's jealousy, and they are trying to help them overcome it. They offer a sympathetic ear and share their encouragement for the person to pursue clarity and self-realization. The song's bridge directly highlights the consequences of jealousy, including the loss of love and connections. When the person looks again, the singer will be gone, leaving no tears for them. The main message of the song is that jealousy can ultimately lead to heartbreak and loss, but one can overcome it with self-reflection and listening to their mind.
Line by Line Meaning
So for these next few minutes, submerge your mind
Let your mind fully relax and focus on the present moment
I'd like you to visualize your mind interior
Imagine yourself diving into the depths of your thoughts and emotions
I reach for your and sweet devotion
I offer you comfort and commitment in our relationship
Don't waste my time on reasons you can't fight
Let's focus on finding solutions instead of dwelling on problems that seem insurmountable
Sweet devotion, I'm not perfect but my faith is true
I may have faults, but my love and loyalty to you are unwavering
Your mind, listen to your mind
Trust your intuition and inner voice when making decisions
When you look, I'll be gone
If you take me for granted, I may not always be here
Tears for you, no tears for you
I'm willing to cry with you through tough times, but I won't shed any tears over your mistakes or regrets
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: ROBERT GLASPER, ME'SHELL N'DEGEOCELLO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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