On November 12th, "An Evening With Silk Sonic released. It was met with critical acclaim from music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from professional publications, the album received an average score of 86, based on seven reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".
Jon Pareles of The New York Times said that Mars and Paak "flaunt skill, effort and scholarship" and called it "a Fabergé egg of an album: a lavish, impeccable bauble, a purely ornamental not-quite-period piece. Mars and Paak don’t pretend to be making any grand statement, but there's delight in every detail."
Silk Sonic Intro
Silk Sonic Lyrics
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Who y'all came to see tonight?
Who gon' get the ladies feelin' somethin'? (Ooh)
We gon' lock this groove in tight
(Yeah, uh, well lock it in then)
Don't have us lock this groove down for nothin' (get down)
Lock, and we got
What you came to see (woo)
Oh (oh, yeah), oh
It's about that time to get out your seats
And make some noise for our host
Give it up for Bootsy Collins
Well alright
It is I, Blaster of the Universe (Blaster of the Universe)
Bootzilla himself
Fellas, I hope you got somethin' in your cup
And ladies? Don't be afraid
To make your way to the stage
For a band that I named
Silk Sonic
These lyrics are the opening verses to Silk Sonic's self-titled song "Silk Sonic." The song starts off with a countdown of "one, two, three, four," which is commonly heard in a musical recording studio before the actual recording take. It sets the tone for the song and prepares the listeners for a groovy and funky music experience. The next line asks fans which artist/performance they came to see that night and who is going to get them feeling something. This could signify that the band is confident about their musical abilities and believes they will be able to deliver a passionate and engaging show. The lyrics also speak about locking in the groove of the music, which is a nod to the band's intention to create a soulful atmosphere with their music.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of providing fans with what they came to see. Silk Sonic's members, Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak sing "Lock, and we got what you came to see," which could imply that they believe they can meet the expectations of their fans. Additionally, the adlib "woo" after the chorus further emphasizes their confidence and intention to entertain their fans.
The verse also introduces Bootsy Collins, who is a legendary funk and soul artist. He is introduced with an enthusiastic and engaging announcement by Silk Sonic's members, emphasizing his importance in their musical journey. Collins is referred to as "Bootzilla" which is a nickname he has used in the past. The members of Silk Sonic hype up the crowd and encourage them to have a good time by requesting them to make some noise and head to the stage.
Overall, the song "Silk Sonic" is a bold and passionate introduction to the band's musical style and keeps up with the soulful and groovy theme that the band focuses on.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two, three, four
Let's get the show started
Who y'all came to see tonight?
Who's the main attraction tonight?
Who gon' get the ladies feelin' somethin'? (Ooh)
Who's going to make the ladies swoon and dance?
We gon' lock this groove in tight
We are going to play some great music all night long
(Yeah, uh, well lock it in then)
Let's get this party started and keep the groove going all night
Don't have us lock this groove down for nothin' (get down)
Don't be the one to stop the party or the music
Oh, oh
The crowd is excited and ready to have a good time
Lock, and we got
We have the music and the groove locked down
What you came to see (woo)
We're going to perform exactly what you came for
Oh (oh, yeah), oh
The music is getting better and better
It's about that time to get out your seats
It's time to get up and start dancing
And make some noise for our host
Clap and cheer for our host
Give it up for Bootsy Collins
Let's applaud and recognize Bootsy Collins
Well alright
The crowd is excited and ready to party
It is I, Blaster of the Universe (Blaster of the Universe)
Introducing the band's leader, Blaster of the Universe
Bootzilla himself
Our host, Bootsy Collins, is an icon in the music industry
Fellas, I hope you got somethin' in your cup
Enjoy some refreshments while you're here
And ladies? Don't be afraid
Ladies, come and dance with us
To make your way to the stage
Come on up and join the party
For a band that I named Silk Sonic
Welcome to Silk Sonic's performance
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Brandon Anderson, Peter Hernandez, Dernst Emile
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[Intro: Anderson .Paak]
One, two, three, four!
[Verse: Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak]
Who y'all came to see tonight?
Who gon' get the ladies feeling something? (Who)
We gon' lock this groove in tight (Yeah, huh, well lock it in then!)
Don't have us lock this groove down for nothing (Get down!)
[Refrain: Anderson .Paak]
Oh, oh
Locked, and we got
Whatcha came to see! (Woo!)
Oh, oh (Where we at?)
[Outro: Bruno Mars & Bootsy Collins]
It's about that time to get out your seats and make some noise for our host
Give it up for Bootsy Collins!
Well alright! It is I, Blaster of the Universe (Blaster of the Universe)
Bootzilla himself
Fellas, I hope you got something in your cup
And ladies? Don't be afraid to make your way to the stage
For a band that I name... Silk Sonic!
@joshlopz9649
Why is no one talking about Anderson?😭 He totally killed it.
(Also Bootsy Collins is amazing too)
@niko-iwnl-
they prob dont even know who he is lmfao oxnard and ventura are both great albums too
@Styl849
I think it's just a lack of as much popularity as Bruno Mars. I'm here for Paak first and Mars a very close second. However them two together is a dream come true.
@borealfox
@@Styl849 Similar feelings about this but I don't put them in order, just side to side because Paak is more about neo soul and R&B whilst Mars same genres has a more pop approach! IT'S A DREAM!
@ivanichianus
@@niko-iwnl- yeah I never heard of him before tonight
@taylorsofficial5902
@@niko-iwnl- Malibu is the album
@TerraRyzinglives
I'm glad Bruno fans are hyping this so the world can see the greatness that is .Paak
@OleSt.Tymonas
For real eh! So many folks saying they don't know who Paak is and I just shake my head in sadness. But at the same time I'm stoked cuz they about to discover some real music ;)
@kayehatee
!!
@BluEx22329
Exactly