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.
Limitless
Sudan Archives Lyrics
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Said sheโฒll move out on the spot
Said she got a new friend
Said she got a new B
Said she living in the hills, she don't worry about a thing
Said he give her dollar bills, no biggie, got a Benz
We used to kick it at your crib
When you stayed in in Topanga
So we meditate, and we pray
What happened to your dreams?
All you care about is things
Now you take all these things
To cover up, it seems
I don't want this time
I don't like your man
We donโฒt got no plans
I donโฒt want no hugs
I just wanna go back to times when money didn't make
Living this on our fingertips
Donโฒt sweat it, just get it
We're too cool to admit it
All we have is the internet
Living this on our fingertips
Donโฒt sweat it, just get it
We're too cool to admit it
All we have is the internet
Itโฒs okay to be afraid
Feeling stuck, unlucky, okay
You're the only great escape
Gotta let you make the mistakes
Even though it gives my pain
It's a lesson you wonโฒt forget
If I had it my way
I would hope one day you can say
Living this on our fingertips
Donโฒt sweat it, just get it
We're too cool to admit it
All we have is the internet
Living this on our fingertips
Donโฒt sweat it, just get it
We're too cool to admit it
All we have is the internet
If I say no
Itโฒs not better, never adore you
I'm not in shock
Too many people have control
Chasing trouble
Leaninโฒ too nice that I'm above
You won't survive
I need you sober all your
Living this on our fingertips
Donโฒt sweat it, just get it
Weโฒre too cool to admit it
All we have is the internet
Living this on our fingertips
Don't sweat it, just get it
Weโฒre too cool to admit it
The lyrics of Sudan Archives' song Limitless paint a picture of a lifestyle that is heavily influenced by materialism, particularly money and possessions. The first verse describes a woman who has found a wealthy man online and has moved out to live with him. She enjoys the luxuries that he provides, including a Benz and dollar bills, and no longer worries about anything. The singer reflects on how the woman used to hang out at their friend's place in Topanga, where they would meditate and pray. However, now that money has become the priority, their friendship has suffered.
In the second verse, the singer questions the woman's priorities and laments the fact that money has become such a major part of their lives. She longs for a time when they didn't have to worry about money and could just enjoy each other's company. She also acknowledges that it's okay to be afraid and make mistakes, but hopes that the woman will learn from them.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of the internet in their lives and how they use it to access everything they need. It also suggests a certain detachment or cynicism towards their materialistic lifestyle, as they assert that they're "too cool to admit it."
Line by Line Meaning
Said she met him on the net
She claims she met him online
Said she'll move out on the spot
She will leave immediately
Said she got a new friend
She has made a new friend
Said she got a new B
She now has a new significant other/boyfriend
Said she living in the hills, she don't worry about a thing
She is now living in a more affluent area where she feels safe and comfortable
Said he give her dollar bills, no biggie, got a Benz
He gives her money and gifts frequently without worry, due to his wealth
We used to kick it at your crib, When you stayed in in Topanga
We used to spend time together at your house when you lived in Topanga
And you couldn't pay rent, So we meditate, and we pray
When you couldn't afford to pay rent, we found solace in meditating and praying together
What happened to your dreams?
What happened to your aspirations and goals?
All you care about is things
You now only care about material possessions
Now you take all these things, To cover up, it seems
You use material possessions as a way to mask or hide something
I don't want this time
I do not want this current state or circumstance
I don't like your man
I do not approve of your current boyfriend/partner
We don't got no plans
We do not have any set plans for the future
I don't want no hugs
I do not want any physical affection
I just wanna go back to times when money didn't make
I just want to go back to a time when money was not the main focus or priority
Living this on our fingertips, Don't sweat it, just get it, We're too cool to admit it, All we have is the internet
We rely on the internet heavily, but we do not want to admit it due to wanting to appear cool and unfazed
It's okay to be afraid, Feeling stuck, unlucky, okay
It is okay to feel fearful or discouraged
You're the only great escape, Gotta let you make the mistakes
You are the only source of relief or escape, and I need to allow you to make your own mistakes
Even though it gives my pain, It's a lesson you won't forget
Even though it may cause me pain, it is a lesson you will remember and learn from
If I had it my way, I would hope one day you can say
If I had control over the situation, I would hope that one day you would say
If I say no, It's not better, never adore you, I'm not in shock
If I say no, it does not mean that I do not care for you, and I am not surprised
Too many people have control, Chasing trouble, Leanin' too nice that I'm above, You won't survive
Too many people are trying to exert control, and by constantly seeking out trouble, you are setting yourself up for failure
I need you sober all your, Living this on our fingertips, Don't sweat it, just get it, We're too cool to admit it
I need you to be cognizant and aware of the situation, but we are still trying to maintain an image of being unfazed by anything
Writer(s): Paul Williams White, Brittney Parks
Contributed by Ryan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sergej Lovrekovic
my favorite song on the album! so full of empathy, warmth, understanding! it's blissful!
"Said she met him on the net
Said she'll move out on the spot
Said she got a new friend
Said she got a new B
Said she living in the hills, she don't worry about a thing
Said he give her dollar bills, no biggie, got a Benz
We used to kick it at your crib
When you stayed in in Topanga
And you couldn't pay rent
So we meditate, and we pray
What happened to your dreams?
All you care about is things
Now you take all these things
To cover up, it seems
I don't want this time
I don't like your man
We don't got no plans
I don't want no hugs
I just wanna go back to times when money didn't make
Living this on our fingertips
Don't sweat it, just get it
We're too cool to admit it
All we have is the internet
Living this on our fingertips
Don't sweat it, just get it
We're too cool to admit it
All we have is the internet
It's okay to be afraid
Feeling stuck, unlucky, okay
You're the only great escape
Gotta let you make the mistakes
Even though it gives my pain
It's a lesson you won't forget
If I had it my way
I would hope one day you can say
Living this on our fingertips
Don't sweat it, just get it
We're too cool to admit it
All we have is the internet
Living this on our fingertips
Don't sweat it, just get it
We're too cool to admit it
All we have is the internet
If I say no
It's not better, never adore you
I'm not in shock
Too many people have control
Chasing trouble
Leanin' too nice that I'm above
You won't survive
I need you sober all your
Living this on our fingertips
Don't sweat it, just get it
We're too cool to admit it
All we have is the internet
Living this on our fingertips
Don't sweat it, just get it
We're too cool to admit it"
face yourself, don't take love for granted <3
Indrid Cold
Said she met him on the net
Said she'll move out on the spot
Said she got a new friend
Said she got a new B
Said she living in the hills, she don't worry about a thing
Said he give her dollar bills, no biggie, got a Benz
We used to kick it at your crib
When you stayed in in Topanga
And you couldn't pay rent
So we meditate, and we pray
What happened to your dreams?
All you care about is things
Now you take all these things
To cover up, it seems
I don't want this time
I don't like your man
We don't got no plans
I don't want no hugs
I just wanna go back to times when money didn't make
Living this on our fingertips
Don't sweat it, just get it
We're too cool to admit it
All we have is the internet
Living this on our fingertips
Don't sweat it, just get it
We're too cool to admit it
All we have is the internet
It's okay to be afraid
Feeling stuck, unlucky, okay
You're the only great escape
Gotta let you make the mistakes
Even though it gives my pain
It's a lesson you won't forget
If I had it my way
I would hope one day you can say
Living this on our fingertips
Don't sweat it, just get it
We're too cool to admit it
All we have is the internet
Living this on our fingertips
Don't sweat it, just get it
We're too cool to admit it
All we have is the internet
If I say no
It's not better, never adore you
I'm not in shock
Too many people have control
Chasing trouble
Leanin' too nice that I'm above
You won't survive
I need you sober all your
Living this on our fingertips
Don't sweat it, just get it
We're too cool to admit it
All we have is the internet
Living this on our fingertips
Don't sweat it, just get it
We're too cool to admit it
He can make you stay
He can make you go
Now youโre stuck falling
Falling on your own
I didnโt want to tell ya
I didnโt want to tell ya
I didnโt want to tell ya
I ainโt one to tell ya something
I ainโt one to tell ya
I ainโt one to tell ya
K W
Stones Throw seems like one of the best record companies out there. They do a great job of representing very creative, talented artists and letting the Artist's personality shine through their promotion.
Michelle Lin
100% agree!!!
modifiedcontent
+ Brainfeeder, Ninja Tune, Warp, ...
keremin bolgesi
Sudan Archives is an artist for GENERATIONS. So unique and talented!
animune
she is the one thing that will get me through this year also for some reason her music and videos make me so emotional
michael smith
animune relying on yourself to get you this year could be a better option. But whatever works for you. She is damn good. Good luck
salmendr salmendr
love that twisted & dark ending w black Vivaldiโs reappearance... such an artist!
e aeo
She brings me joy and I relate to most of her lyrics so much : Thank you
Sergej Lovrekovic
my favorite song on the album! so full of empathy, warmth, understanding! it's blissful!
"Said she met him on the net
Said she'll move out on the spot
Said she got a new friend
Said she got a new B
Said she living in the hills, she don't worry about a thing
Said he give her dollar bills, no biggie, got a Benz
We used to kick it at your crib
When you stayed in in Topanga
And you couldn't pay rent
So we meditate, and we pray
What happened to your dreams?
All you care about is things
Now you take all these things
To cover up, it seems
I don't want this time
I don't like your man
We don't got no plans
I don't want no hugs
I just wanna go back to times when money didn't make
Living this on our fingertips
Don't sweat it, just get it
We're too cool to admit it
All we have is the internet
Living this on our fingertips
Don't sweat it, just get it
We're too cool to admit it
All we have is the internet
It's okay to be afraid
Feeling stuck, unlucky, okay
You're the only great escape
Gotta let you make the mistakes
Even though it gives my pain
It's a lesson you won't forget
If I had it my way
I would hope one day you can say
Living this on our fingertips
Don't sweat it, just get it
We're too cool to admit it
All we have is the internet
Living this on our fingertips
Don't sweat it, just get it
We're too cool to admit it
All we have is the internet
If I say no
It's not better, never adore you
I'm not in shock
Too many people have control
Chasing trouble
Leanin' too nice that I'm above
You won't survive
I need you sober all your
Living this on our fingertips
Don't sweat it, just get it
We're too cool to admit it
All we have is the internet
Living this on our fingertips
Don't sweat it, just get it
We're too cool to admit it"
face yourself, don't take love for granted <3
Lily S.
I thought it was limitless at our fingertips