1. Los… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists who go by the alias 'Souleye'.
1. Los Angeles based Hip Hop artist. Souleye has been touted as “hip hop’s medicine man,” “America’s new leading edge voice,” and “a modern day hip hop warrior.”
2. Swedish video game music composer Magnus Pålsson . He is known for composing chiptune-like soundtracks for games such as VVVVVV and Garden Gnome Carnage.
Whatever Nice Is
Souleye Lyrics
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What did you do about it /
Take the next step through the loop /
Looks like the clues where left /
Swept underneath /
The who's what they say about it /
Spell bound / I choose the word fortified /
For the fact that my strength has doubled in size /
Sticks and stones / organic round buildings /
Grounded children / but I'm not talking punishment /
Advancement out a the concrete /
An owl in the woods / Paint a picture nice /
What ever nice is / gracious /
Gigantic gourmet Jumangi out the word work /
Brain bizarre right side left side work out the /
Higher hemispheres / hypnotized /
Naturally staying hydrated /
Aware of famine and fear /
Only for a moment /Negativity disappears /
I said come to the edge; you said I will but I'll fall
I said still come to the edge; I'll push you and you'll fly
Bronze pyramid tangerine banana /
What a flavor that's ridiculous /
Ludicrous who's the iron lung /
Gold medal it's the crisis /
The coming of the ages /
Lustful / chandeliers covered in dust /
Oil drips while it melts /
Heat comes from the candle /
Don't breathe the fumes /
Hold your breath /
Have a drink underwater /
Raw food carbohydrate /
Typhoon tycoons carbonated /
Missile mania swat mosquito /
With malaria / clear the area /
Hold the fort / stronger then before /
Pan flute playing / lets ride the dune buggy /
On the mountain range /
Fresh water fantastic /
Garden on the roof top /
Fish swimming Switzerland /
Surrounded by the fluorite /
Orbs floating over evergreen /
Year of the tiger /
Universal chaos unleash /
And the peace be packed / passed /
And then it repeats /
Repeat If things get Dicey / you can find me /
Swimming in a fish tank / where the turtles be /
And as the dove / flies free / In the figure of an 8 /
Not a moment too soon /Or a moment too late /
I guess the bow and the arrow /
Aligned perfectly / every second is a story /
See it's all about of this dream /
Not a case of amnesia /no one fell from the tree /
Knees buckle up buckle up / Protect your collarbone /
Camouflage Grand Canyon Don Juan /
On the river side listening to a nightingale /
Night in shining armor on main street /
The java bean Staying caffeinated or not /
On planet earth reflect with self worth /
The Burning lantern has a smell of amber /
At race speed a Japhies prowling /
Was that the wind /
Or the clouds over head growling /
Look again /
Repeat (Lyrics copied from https://soundcloud.com/souleye/whatever-nice-is-feat-alanis-morissette)
The lyrics to Souleye's song "Whatever Nice Is" seem to be a mix of abstract phrases and seemingly unrelated words, but once you dig deeper, you can see that they contain a verbose message of resilience, hope, and love.
The opening lyrics describe someone standing on the edge and seeing something coming, and it is unclear what that something is, such as a challenge or a situation. But despite this uncertainty, the person chooses to take the next step and move forward. They feel as though clues have been left for them but have been swept underneath, so they must trust their instincts and "fortify" themselves. The singer talks about the strength that they've built in themselves, promising to pick up the pieces if they fall down, regardless of the situation's difficulty. Sticks and stones, a metaphor for insults, won't hurt them, but what they're focused on is the "organic round buildings," which are metaphors for growth and prosperity.
The middle part of the song speaks of chaos and turbulence that the singer is facing. There seems to be a lot of things happening (bronze pyramid, tangerine banana, ludicrous and gold medals crisis, typhoons, tycoons, etc.), and the singer takes comfort in the little things around them like fresh water, rooftop gardens, and fish. The lyrics will often switch gears, with a mention of Swiss fish swimming segueing into seeing orbs floating over evergreen. The focus of these verses seems to be that the singer is reaching a level of mindfulness or enlightenment that allows them to appreciate the miracle of life.
Overall, the song's essence centers around the need to be resilient, to hold on to hope, and to find the beauty in everything, even during trials and tribulations.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing on the edge
Being in a precarious or uncertain situation
Saw it coming
Clearly anticipating a certain outcome
What did you do about it
Asking what action was taken to address the situation
Take the next step through the loop
Continuing forward in the process despite obstacles
Looks like the clues where left
Implying that evidence or hints were left behind
Swept underneath
Hidden or obscured
The who's what they say about it
Referring to rumors or gossip about the situation
Spell bound
Hypnotized, entranced, or captivated
I choose the word fortified
Expressing a sense of strength and resilience
For the fact that my strength has doubled in size
Acknowledging growth and progress in response to challenges
If it falls down / I go and pick it up
Demonstrating a willingness to persevere and overcome obstacles
Sticks and stones / organic round buildings
Playfully referencing the adage 'sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me,' while also evoking images of natural structures
Grounded children / but I'm not talking punishment
Children who are connected to the earth, but not necessarily being reprimanded
Advancement out a the concrete
Achieving progress despite being in a harsh or challenging environment
An owl in the woods / Paint a picture nice
Evoking a tranquil and peaceful natural setting
What ever nice is / gracious
Reflecting on the concept of 'nice' in a positive way
Gigantic gourmet Jumangi out the word work
A metaphorical reference to something grand or spectacular emerging unexpectedly
Brain bizarre right side left side work out the / Higher hemispheres / hypnotized
Ruminating on the intricacies of the brain and its potential for creative thinking
Naturally staying hydrated / Aware of famine and fear
An acknowledgment of the importance of basic needs and the potential consequences of their absence
Only for a moment /Negativity disappears /
Reflecting on the transience of negative emotions
Bronze pyramid tangerine banana / What a flavor that's ridiculous
A playful and nonsensical phrase that evokes absurd imagery
Ludicrous who's the iron lung / Gold medal it's the crisis / The coming of the ages
A warning of impending crisis or upheaval
Lustful / chandeliers covered in dust / Oil drips while it melts / Heat comes from the candle / Don't breathe the fumes / Hold your breath
Evocative of a decaying and polluted environment, with a sense of danger and urgency
Have a drink underwater / Raw food carbohydrate / Typhoon tycoons carbonated / Missile mania swat mosquito / With malaria / clear the area / Hold the fort / stronger then before
A series of seemingly unrelated phrases that convey a sense of chaos and urgency
Pan flute playing / lets ride the dune buggy / On the mountain range / Fresh water fantastic / Garden on the roof top / Fish swimming Switzerland / Surrounded by the fluorite / Orbs floating over evergreen / Year of the tiger / Universal chaos unleash / And the peace be packed / passed
A whimsical and dreamlike sequence of phrases that evoke images of idyllic settings
If things get Dicey / you can find me / Swimming in a fish tank / where the turtles be / And as the dove / flies free / In the figure of an 8 / Not a moment too soon /Or a moment too late
A playful and nonsensical set of phrases that evoke a sense of lightheartedness and whimsy
I guess the bow and the arrow / Aligned perfectly / every second is a story / See it's all about of this dream / Not a case of amnesia /no one fell from the tree / Knees buckle up buckle up / Protect your collarbone / Camouflage Grand Canyon Don Juan / On the river side listening to a nightingale / Night in shining armor on main street / The java bean Staying caffeinated or not / On planet earth reflect with self worth / The Burning lantern has a smell of amber / At race speed a Japhies prowling / Was that the wind / Or the clouds over head growling / Look again /
A free-flowing sequence of phrases that paint abstract and disjointed images
Contributed by Cole C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.