Parks grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, US, where she "messed around with instruments in the house" and took up violin in the fourth grade, eventually teaching herself how to play the instrument by ear. When she discovered the violin playing style of Northeast Africa, her eyes opened to the possibilities of the instrument. "The way they played it was different from classical music. I resonated with the style, and I was like, 'Maybe I can use this style with electronic music,'" she says. She has released two projects to date, including the self-titled Sudan Archives in July 2017, and Sink in 2018, both on Stones Throw Records.
Glorious
Sudan Archives Lyrics
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Poppa got a new job today
Momma smiles at your door
Feels so close, yet so far away
Teacher's smile on my father's face
Poppa got a new job today
Momma smiles at your door
Need to focus on the bottom line
What they call a dollar sign
Focus on my bottom line
So you never fall behind
Just be glory in the name of the dollar
Just be holy in the name of the father
The white man ain't tryin' to pay me proper
I'm trying to get a ring for my baby momma
In a world for my daughter, my son, here for the flowers
People never wanna say they don't care
Fake raise for the checks getting cleared
I ain't tryna live my life to compare
Just pay me for the love that I share
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah
I can't wait to get my mom a place
Pay her debt she could quit today
Hit the max on my card today
Pay it back, as soon as I can pay
Right, oh, oh
Focus on a bottom line
So you never fall behind
Focus on the bottom line
What they call a dollar sign
Focus on a bottom line
Then you'll never fall behind
The lyrics of "Glorious" by Sudan Archives beautifully capture the struggle and aspirations of the singer's family. The repeating lines about the teacher's smile on the father's face and the new job highlight the sense of pride and hope that comes with securing employment. Despite this joy, there is a poignant distance portrayed with the line "Feels so close, yet so far away," suggesting that their dreams may still be out of reach.
The focus and urgency on financial stability is emphasized in the lines "Need to focus on the bottom line, What they call a dollar sign." The desire to never fall behind and provide for loved ones is a central theme in these verses. The mention of paying off debts and taking care of one's family members underscores the importance placed on financial security and responsibility.
The exploration of societal expectations and pressures related to money and success is delved into through the lines "Just be glory in the name of the dollar, Just be holy in the name of the father." The struggles of being undervalued and underpaid, as expressed in "The white man ain't tryin' to pay me proper," reflect broader themes of inequality and economic challenges faced by many individuals.
The lyrics also touch upon personal motivations and goals, such as wanting to provide for family and create a better world for their children. The desire for recognition and fair compensation for one's work, as well as the rejection of materialistic comparison and a focus on love and shared experiences, bring depth and emotional resonance to the song. Overall, "Glorious" by Sudan Archives masterfully weaves together themes of family, financial stability, societal expectations, and personal aspirations in a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant manner.
Line by Line Meaning
Teacher's smile on my father's face
The joy my father feels when he sees me excelling in school
Poppa got a new job today
My father has found a new source of income
Momma smiles at your door
The happiness my mother shows when greeted by others
Feels so close, yet so far away
Despite being near, there seems to be distance between us
Need to focus on the bottom line
It's essential to concentrate on what truly matters
What they call a dollar sign
The symbol used to represent monetary value
Just be holy in the name of the father
Be righteous and honorable in the eyes of a higher power
Just pay me for the love that I share
Compensate me for the care and affection I give freely
I can't wait to get my mom a place
I eagerly anticipate providing my mother with a home
Pay her debt she could quit today
Settle her financial obligations so she can have peace from them
Hit the max on my card today
Reached the credit limit on my card
Pay it back, as soon as I can pay
Repay the borrowed amount as soon as it is feasible
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brittney Denise Parks
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jaime Oliverio Sancam
Teacher's smile on my father's face
Poppa got a new job today
Momma smiles at your door
Feels so close, yet so far away
Teacher's smile on my father's face
Poppa got a new job today
Momma smiles at your door
Feels so close, yet so far away
Need to focus on the bottom line
What they call a dollar sign
Focus on my bottom line
So you never fall behind
Just be glory in the name of the dollar
Just be holy in the name of the father
The white man ain't tryin' to pay me proper
I'm trying to get a ring for my baby momma
In a world for my daughter, my son, here for the flowers
People never wanna say they don't care
Fake raise for the checks getting cleared
I ain't tryna live my life to compare
Just pay me for the love that I share
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah
I can't wait to get my mom a place
Pay her debt she could quit today
Hit the max on my card today
Pay it back, as soon as I can pay
Right, oh, oh
Focus on a bottom line
So you never fall behind
Focus on the bottom line
What they call a dollar sign
Focus on a bottom line
Then you'll never fall behind
D'Angelo Wallace
okay this is my first time finding her but it seems like i'm just in time for the album
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Dangelo!!!!
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Hey D'Angelo!
Balm Of Gilead
Think it’s safe to say all people that was recommended this on YouTube have awesome taste in music
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Pes 2021
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