1. A Collaboratio… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 9 artists with the name Shades:
1. A Collaboration project of Alix Perez and EPROM.
2. A Hip-Hop artist from Bradford, UK
3. A four piece electronic band from Boise, Idaho.
4. A pop solo project.
5. A rock band from Votkinsk, Russia.
6. A co-educational collegiate a cappella group founded to celebrate music of the African diaspora and other world cultures.
7. A post-hardcore band from Newcastle Upon Tyne.
8. A R&B/pop group signed to Motown, releasing a selftitled album in 1997. The album featured the hits 'Serenade' & 'Tell Me (I'll Be Around). Also included is a cover of The Bee Gees 'How Deep Is Your Love'.
9. A dark folk project from Portugal.
10. A metal project with Arima Emily as the vocalist.
4. SHADES is Ana, a girl who always saw at parties and concerts they went. When we met told us of his strong interest in music and acting, the chemistry with Negative Youth team came quickly, JC and Cas (the musicians in our team, also known as Ritualz and Teehn Bwitches ), who were interested in producing music different from their own projects, he offered to work together. SHADES was then born. Inspired by the emotional pop music of the past 30 years and dance music styles such as reggaeton, jungle, drum & bass and trip-hop, SHADES aims to create a new kind of pop for our generation, one that is made entirely in the style DIY, but has ambitions of a proposed big pop record label. For this project we became very talented collaborators, our friends Jaime Martinez and Santiago Cendejas in the visual, and Petit Pistoletto in coordinating fashion. "Spectacular" and "Throwdown" are the first issues, expect much more." -Negative Youth
6. It is the group's mission to "offer a unique, musically excellent, and spiritually enriching performance experience to audiences at Yale University and beyond." Drawing from the diverse backgrounds of its members, Shades strives to portray authentically the depth and complexity of ethnic experience in America. The group was established by Titilayo Ngwenya and a small group of other Yale freshmen in 1988 at a pre-orientation program for freshmen of color then known as PROP, now known as Cultural Connections. Performances during the early years of Yale's youngest singing group included free Valentine's Day concerts at midnight on Valentine's Day in Durfee's Sweet Shop (now known as Durfee's Convenience Store) on Old Campus. Currently, Shades presents four annual singing jams on campus and, in recent years, has traveled extensively to Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Japan, and South Africa. The group's most notable tour was in August of 2003, when Shades was invited to Phokeng, South Africa, to sing for the enthronement ceremony of Kgosi Leruo Molotlegi, King of the Royal Bafokeng Nation. The group's performance at a soccer stadium of over 20,000 included former president Nelson Mandela and the royal family of Botswana.
Shades has very active alumni devoted to helping current members. The group's two closing songs, arranged by the founding members and usually sung with any alumni who are in the audience, are "Shut de Do," a traditional Caribbean folk song, and "Amen/We Shall Overcome," a medley of two traditional negro spirituals connected to the American Civil Rights Movement. In recent years, Shades has had several alums pursue successful careers in music upon graduation. Cicily Daniels, Anika Larsen and Nicole Lewis are some of the Shades alums who have been on Broadway.
Upside Down
Shades Lyrics
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It depends on where you been
You ain't really found god you just choosing how to sin
You bus it open with some gin
I'm out here poking with my pen
Yeah I've been joking my pen
I've been reloaded with my pen (Yeah)
Pac in a hummer my time coming
Hand off like a line runner
All I wanna do is pop on the regular
All I wanna do is fuck on the regular
All I wanna do is puff on the regular
All I wanna do is (Yeah)
All I wanna do
Losing my mind
Losing my mind
Losing my mind
Losing my mind
Losing my (Ugh)
Losing my mind
Losing my mind
Losing my mind
Losing my mind
Losing my mind
Losing my mind
Losing my mind
Losing my mind
Losing my mind
Losing my mind
Losing my mind
I've been here before
I can't take no more
Death is at the door
No I can't take no more
All that I wanted
Was peace on my conscious
But the world goes round
Spin you upside down
Yeah the world goes round
Spin you upside down
All that I wanted
Was peace on my conscious
But the world goes round
Spin you upside down
Yeah the world goes round
Spin you upside down
My inner monologue is crystal without you
Prolly go put a bounty on my head before you face that truth
I need at least the honor
Just make it quick (Yeah)
We climb in the Uber I hop in the shotty
That's what I deserve for the Slenderman body
Y'all trading your words while I play with my car-keys
I wanted Bugatti but got Maserati
The lights flying by like Millennium Falcon
The minutes are slower the speeches get heated
Yeah
You really gotta blame me where seated (Yeah)
Keep it lowkey
I've been feeling lonely
Everyone that knows me
Never really knows me (Yeah)
Keep it lowkey
I've been feeling lonely
Everyone that knows me
Never really
I've been here before
I can't take no more
Death is at the door
No I can't take no more
All that I wanted
Was peace on my conscious
But the world goes round
Spin you upside down
Yeah the world goes round
Spin you upside down
All that I wanted
Was peace on my conscious
But the world goes round
Spin you upside down
Yeah the world goes round
Spin you upside down
Devils on both sides of my shoulders
Save you but the whole time I've been cold yeah
Lanky but the wrist game still on swole yeah
Yeah still on swole yeah
Devils on both sides of my shoulders
Save you but the whole time I've been cold yeah
Lanky but the wrist game still on swole yeah
Yeah still on swole yeah
I've been here before
I can't take no more
Death is at the door
No I can't take no more
All that I wanted
Was peace on my conscious
But the world goes round
Spin you upside down
Yeah the world goes round
Spin you upside down
All that I wanted
Was peace on my conscious
But the world goes round
Spin you upside down
Yeah the world goes round
Spin you upside down
The lyrics of Shades's song "Upside Down" seem to explore the complexities of the human experience and the constant turmoil that one can feel within themselves and in the world around them. The first verse suggests a sense of disillusionment and spiritual emptiness. The line "You ain't really found god you just choosing how to sin" implies that the singer is searching for meaning but indulging in destructive behavior instead. The contrast between "bus it open with some gin" and "out here poking with my pen" suggests the singer's conflicting desires and methods of expression - one with physical pleasure and the other with creative endeavors.
The chorus expresses the desire for stability and peace, with the singer yearning for a calm conscience. However, the repetition of "losing my mind" suggests a struggle with mental anguish. The line "death is at the door" adds a sense of impending doom and the overwhelming feeling of being unable to handle any more challenges. The idea that the world spins you upside down means that life is unpredictable and can throw unexpected hurdles in one's path, making it difficult to find the peace and stability one craves.
The second verse delves into personal struggles and relationships. The reference to an inner monologue without the presence of another person implies a sense of self-reflection and introspection. The line "Prolly go put a bounty on my head before you face that truth" suggests the fear of facing one's own flaws or the consequences of one's actions. The singer expresses a desire for intimacy and connection, but also a feeling of isolation and not being truly understood. The mention of a car and luxury items like a Bugatti and Maserati may symbolize the singer's yearning for material success or validation but feeling unfulfilled despite obtaining them.
Overall, "Upside Down" portrays the internal struggles, search for meaning, and the chaotic nature of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Pretend on where you been
Act as if your past experiences define who you are
It depends on where you been
Your present choices are influenced by your past experiences
You ain't really found god you just choosing how to sin
You haven't truly discovered enlightenment, you are simply deciding how to indulge in wrongdoing
You bus it open with some gin
You reveal your true self while under the influence of alcohol
I'm out here poking with my pen
I am exploring and expressing my thoughts and emotions through writing
Yeah I've been joking my pen
I've been using humor as a way to cope and express myself through writing
I've been reloaded with my pen (Yeah)
I am replenished and ready to continue writing and sharing my thoughts
Pac in a hummer my time coming
I am reminiscent of Tupac in a powerful vehicle, my success is approaching
Not before my rhymes coming
But not until I have perfected my lyrics
Hand off like a line runner
Passing off responsibilities and tasks like a skilled runner
All I wanna do is pop on the regular
My main desire is to consume drugs regularly
All I wanna do is fuck on the regular
My main desire is to engage in sexual activities on a regular basis
All I wanna do is puff on the regular
My main desire is to smoke marijuana regularly
All I wanna do is (Yeah)
All I want to do is fulfill my desires
Losing my mind
Feeling mentally unstable
I've been here before
I've experienced this situation in the past
I can't take no more
I am emotionally overwhelmed and cannot handle it anymore
Death is at the door
The sense of mortality is approaching
All that I wanted
My sole desire
Was peace on my conscious
Is to have a peaceful state of mind
But the world goes round
Yet the world keeps spinning and progressing
Spin you upside down
Causing you to feel disoriented and confused
My inner monologue is crystal without you
My thoughts and reflections are clear and transparent when you are not present
Prolly go put a bounty on my head before you face that truth
I might consider placing a reward on my own life before you confront the reality
I need at least the honor
I require, at the very least, to be respected
Just make it quick (Yeah)
Just ensure the process is swift and efficient
We climb in the Uber I hop in the shotty
We enter an Uber car and I quickly secure the front passenger seat
That's what I deserve for the Slenderman body
That's what I should expect given my slender physique
Y'all trading your words while I play with my car-keys
You all exchange empty words while I occupy myself with my car keys
I wanted Bugatti but got Maserati
I aspired for a luxurious Bugatti car, but settled for a slightly less extravagant Maserati
The lights flying by like Millennium Falcon
The fast-moving lights resemble the speed of the Millennium Falcon spaceship
The minutes are slower the speeches get heated
The passage of time feels sluggish, while the conversations become intense and confrontational
You really gotta blame me where seated (Yeah)
You should hold me responsible for the current situation we find ourselves in
Keep it lowkey
Maintain a discreet and hidden approach
I've been feeling lonely
I have been experiencing deep feelings of isolation
Everyone that knows me
Even those who claim to know me well
Never really knows me (Yeah)
Actually have a limited understanding of who I truly am
Devils on both sides of my shoulders
Demons influencing and tempting me on either side
Save you but the whole time I've been cold yeah
I try to protect you, but deep down, I remain emotionally distant
Lanky but the wrist game still on swole yeah
I may have a thin frame, but my jewelry and fashion sense are still impressive
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Brendan Fortener
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kim Jah
My favorite option. I own two of these great way to let in light but have privacy
kio haha
is there top down bottom up "internal glass" windows?
Erik Arreola
How far does the top down go? all the way down?