The itch to put out a solo album became overwhelming as some of his music and lyrics were only relevant for a solo release. Sun's always made his music for himself first, so in late '97 Sun began recording his tour-de-force, "Shining Underground" and brought his whole vision to life.
With the release of this album, Sun has not only received the love and respect of his hip-hop community, but has received high praise from some in the music press. MTV on-line writer, Christina Branson, had this to say of his performance at U of M, Michigan: "Hip Hop phenomenon S.U.N. aka Santonio Hughbanks lit up Club Heidleberg with sweet beats and lyrical finesse. The promising rapper dropped verses from his debut album "Shining Underground" (Black Soul On Vinyl) causing the crowd to bob their heads and chant: S.U.N." Underground Soundz Magazine confirms "distinct styles and hard edged lyrical delivery... advanced poetical stylings... definitely some of the most exciting hip hop to come from Michigan." His music has been used as sound track for an independent film. His current album continues to sell heavily in the midwest and across the nation.
"T.H.U.G. (True Heart Under Ground)" is the first single from the album. Sun views himself and many in his community as "underground", not just in music, but in life... struggling underground, away from the system. He redefines the term thug- taking away from its original meaning. "Shining Underground" is another highlight from the album giving enlightening insight into the mind of a free thinker. On "Just For a Minute" his ingenious sampling of Q-Tip's very recognizable line from "Got Til It's Gone" by Janet Jackson makes a pleasing backdrop for his lyricism. The album features several other rappers including Invincible, Paradime, Mr. Sinns, Browne & Bizarre.
Production was handled by relative newcomer Tink Thomas for Produk Productions. His hip hop tracks are structured and clean. Thomas is a unique new talent in his own right.
Off stage, S.U.N. is relaxed and contemplative. His live shows are spontaneous; "it's the point when God manifests." With that said, you can be sure freestyle will be a present element. One of his personal quotes is "Underground music should be felt not heard."
S.U.N. is looking to sign to a major or well poised independent who knows how to break a hip hop artist nationally with DJs, media and retail. Silent Records is quickly becoming well known for its high standards in hip hop's purist style. The label is positioning itself to be picked up by a heavyweight distributor or label.
Hopeless
S.u.n. Lyrics
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Ich glaub ich geh zu weit, mit dir
She left me in my mind, sie lässt mir keine Zeit
Und all die Sachen holn mich schließlich ein
She left me in my mind, sie lässt mir keine Zeit
Ich glaub ich geh zu weit, mit dir
She left me in my mind, sie lässt mir keine Zeit
Und all die Sachen holn mich schließlich ein
Mein Leben, ne Einbahn, und ich schaff's nicht mehr weiter
Und ich schaff's nicht mehr weiter
Und nein ich schaff es nicht mehr weiter
Ja
Ich brauch keine Fake Friends
Brauch keine Fake Hoe
Alles, was ich brauch, sind meine Jungs in dem Bando
War süchtig auf Benzos, aber jetzt bin ich kerngesund
Und mal mir die Sterne bunt,, yeah
She left me at my lowest, I've tried to stay focused
But all I do seems so motherfucking hopeless
She left me at my lowest, I've tried to stay focused
But all I do seems so motherfucking hopeless
She left me in my mind, sie lässt mir keine Zeit
Ich glaub ich geh zu weit, mit dir
She left me in my mind, sie lässt mir keine Zeit
Und all die Sachen holn mich schließlich ein
She left me in my mind, sie lässt mir keine Zeit
Ich glaub ich geh zu weit, mit dir
She left me in my mind, sie lässt mir keine Zeit
Und all die Sachen holn mich schließlich ein
The lyrics to S.u.n.'s song "Hopeless" depict the turmoil and emotional struggle of the singer after being left by someone in their mind. The repeated phrase "She left me in my mind, sie lässt mir keine Zeit" translates to "She left me in my mind, she doesn't give me time." This suggests that the person who left the singer is still haunting their thoughts and preventing them from moving on. The singer acknowledges that their actions might be going too far with this person, but they are unable to control themselves and their emotions. The line "Und all die Sachen holn mich schließlich ein" translates to "And all the things eventually catch up with me," indicating that the consequences of their actions are inevitable.
In the following verse, the singer expresses feelings of loneliness and despair. They feel stuck in their life, as if they are on a one-way road with no way out. The repetition of "Und ich schaff's nicht mehr weiter" translates to "And I can't go on anymore," emphasizing their overwhelming sense of hopelessness. However, they emphasize their reliance on their true friends, expressing that they don't need fake friends or fake relationships. The line "Alles, was ich brauch, sind meine Jungs in dem Bando" translates to "All I need is my boys in the band." This highlights the importance of authentic relationships and support during difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
She left me in my mind, sie lässt mir keine Zeit
She has emotionally abandoned me, not giving me any time or attention
Ich glaub ich geh zu weit, mit dir
I feel like I've gone too far with you
Und all die Sachen holn mich schließlich ein
And all the things I've done wrong catch up to me in the end
Es ist Freitag und ich fühl mich einsam
It's Friday and I feel lonely
Mein Leben, ne Einbahn, und ich schaff's nicht mehr weiter
My life feels like a one-way street, and I can't move forward anymore
Und nein ich schaff es nicht mehr weiter
And no, I can't go on anymore
Ja
Yes
Ich brauch keine Fake Friends
I don't need fake friends
Brauch keine Fake Hoe
I don't need fake people
Alles, was ich brauch, sind meine Jungs in dem Bando
All I need are my friends in the Bando (place)
War süchtig auf Benzos, aber jetzt bin ich kerngesund
I used to be addicted to Benzos, but now I'm completely healthy
Und mal mir die Sterne bunt, yeah
And I paint the stars in vibrant colors, yeah
She left me at my lowest, I've tried to stay focused
She abandoned me when I was at my lowest point, and I've tried to stay focused
But all I do seems so motherfucking hopeless
But everything I do feels incredibly hopeless
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Miguel Stech
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