1. A funk band fro… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least six artists using the name Slave:
1. A funk band from Dayton, Ohio
2. A rapper from Los Angeles, California
3. A hardcore band from from Denmark
4. A powerviolence band from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
5. A hardcore band from Los Angeles, California
6. A punk band from Doylestown, Pennsylvania
7. A Powerviolence band from Birmingham, Alabama. http://slavepv.bandcamp.com/
1) Slave was an Ohio funk band popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Trumpeter Steve Washington and Mark Hicks (Drac) formed the group in Dayton, Ohio in 1975.
Trombonist Floyd Miller teamed with Tom Lockett Jr. (sax, keyboards), Carter Bradley (trombone), Mark Adams (bass), Mark Hicks (lead and rhythm guitar, lead and background vocals), Danny Webster (rhythm guitar, lead and background vocals), Orion Wilhoite (keyboards), and Tim Dozier (drums). Vocalists Steve Arrington, Starleana Young, then Curt Jones and keyboardist Raye Turner came aboard in 1978, with Arrington ultimately becoming lead vocalist. Their first big hit was the single "Slide" in 1977 for Cotillion Records, where they remained until 1984. Their best work was usually based on bass licks and the band's general arrangements emphasis on the rhythm section and soaring lead vocals.
Other Top Ten R&B hits were "Just a Touch of Love" in 1979, "Watching You" in 1980, and "Snap Shot" in 1981. They added Charles Carter on sax and brother Sam Carter on keyboards. Young, Washington, Jones and Lockett departed to form Aurra in 1981. Slave added Roger Parker, Delbert Taylor,JR., and Kevin Johnson as replacements. Arrington himself left in 1982 after the Showtime album. They continued on, though much less successfully, into the late 1980s.
They moved to Atlantic Records for one LP in 1984, then switched to the Atlanta-based Ichiban Records in 1986. Their most recent release was The Funk Strikes Back in 1992. Rhino issued Stellar Fungk: The Best of Slave Featuring Steve Arrington, an anthology of their finest cuts, in 1994.
2) The hip-hop artist SLAVE has released “El Che” as a single in early 2010. There will be a few releases during ‘10 including “Will I Ever Be Free?” demo tape along with some mixtapes. You can find El Che and future releases through blogspot, tumblr, etc.
3) Danish hardcore punk band from Copenhagen in the early 2000's.
4) Powerviolence band from Oklahoma City, formerly known as No Man’s Slave.
http://www.myspace.com/nomansslave
http://elitereform.blogspot.com/
5) Hardcore/metal band from Los Angeles ; http://weareslaves.bandcamp.com/album/abyss ; http://www.facebook.com/weareslaves
They have a 6 song ep coming out titled Abyss.
I'll Be Gone
Slave Lyrics
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In the corner of every thing
Outside of every thrilling moment
Outside of every drunken night
But now that weeks and days have passed
And still no one to blame
I know that modern love walk some by
So just call my name
Just call my name
Just call my name
And I'll be there
So what if you give me just one chance
If you want me to dance I'll dance
I swear I'll do almost anything
If you want me to sing I'll sing
'Cause when I fall I fall so very hard
So what I'm I to do?
All I know for sure right now
I want to be inside of you
So just call my name
Just call my name
Just call my name
And I'll be there
Just call my name
Just call my name
Just call my name
And I'll be there
I know that modern love walk some by
In "I'll Be Gone," Slave sings about feeling like an outsider at social events, always standing in the corner and watching from afar, even as everyone else is caught up in fun and excitement. The singer is hoping for a chance to prove himself, to be given a role and a purpose in the midst of all the revelry. He's willing to do anything just to be included, whether it's dancing, singing, or putting himself on the line for love. He recognizes that sometimes modern relationships can be difficult and unpredictable, but he is steadfast in his feelings and commitment.
As the song progresses, the singer admits that he is head-over-heels in love, falling harder and harder with each passing moment. He wants nothing more than to be with the object of his affection, to be wrapped up in that person and the connection they share. He makes a plea for that person to call his name, to let him prove his worth and his love. The repeated cry of "Just call my name" underscores the singer's desperate longing for recognition and validation.
Overall, "I'll Be Gone" is a sweet and poignant ode to the power of love and connection. It speaks to the universal human need to feel wanted and valued, even in the midst of a chaotic and often overwhelming world.
Line by Line Meaning
In the corner of every party
I am an outsider in every social situation and feel like I do not belong anywhere.
In the corner of every thing
I feel like an outsider in every aspect of life.
Outside of every thrilling moment
I feel like I miss out on all the exciting moments in life that others experience.
Outside of every drunken night
Even in situations that are meant to be fun and carefree, I still feel like an outsider.
But now that weeks and days have passed
Despite time passing, my feelings of isolation remain unchanged.
And still no one to blame
I cannot pinpoint one specific cause for my feelings of loneliness and isolation.
I know that modern love walk some by
I am aware that it is common in modern society for people to feel alone and disconnected from others.
But I promise you I'm just the same
Despite my feelings of isolation, I am still a person who desires love and connection with others.
So just call my name
If you reach out to me, I will be there for you.
And I'll be there
I will be there to support and help you in any way I can.
So what if you give me just one chance
If you give me an opportunity to connect with you, I will do whatever it takes to make it work.
If you want me to dance I'll dance
I am willing to do things that may be outside my comfort zone in order to connect with you.
I swear I'll do almost anything
I am committed to making a connection and will put in effort to make it happen.
If you want me to sing I'll sing
I am willing to be vulnerable and show you who I am in order to make a connection.
‘Cause when I fall I fall so very hard
When I make a connection with someone, I become deeply invested and committed to them.
So what I'm I to do?
I am struggling to figure out how to find meaningful connections with others.
All I know for sure right now
The only thing I am certain of is my desire for connection with someone.
I want to be inside of you
I desire a deep emotional and physical connection with someone.
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