In 1996, Oversoul 7 came together as members Geri Soriano-Lightwood, Ramin Sakurai, (Bassist)) Kiran Shahani, and (Guitarist) Rick Torres released "Nothing Like Tomorrow" and "What's the Deal" on two compilations on the Moonshine Music dance label. After the Moonshine releases, Oversoul 7 signed a demo deal with A&M records recording demos of "Truth From Fiction", "Never the Same", and "Last Girl on Earth", all songs which ended up on the now classic "Supreme Beings of Leisure" debut album (released on Palm Pictures label).
The release of the first Supreme Beings of Leisure album sold over 250,000 units with very little promotional touring. Instead, SBL opted to use the internet to market and promote the album, becoming the first band ever to do a "Virtual Internet Tour", and was among the first to use Flash animation for their videos, making them the first true "Internet Band" of the new millennium.
After the release of their debut album, the group disbanded. The core duo of Soriano-Lightwood and Sakurai, however, released the second SBL album "Divine Operating System" shortly thereafter in 2002. In 2003, SBL left Palm Pictures, taking a three year hiatus, releasing various remixes and appearing on various other artists' albums. In 2006, Supreme Beings of Leisure started writing material which coalesced into a new album, the highly anticipated 11i.
Give Up
Supreme Beings of Leisure Lyrics
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You know it's time
You know it's time
You know it's time
Nothing's ever easy
It's always such a fight
Hands are locked and ready
Another world collides
With your heart
You know it's time to give up, boy
You know it's time to give up, boy
You're mine
You're mine
I know that you feel love
I know that you feel lazy
You know there's nothing wrong
No, you're not crazy
Another heart collides
In my world
There's nothing for you to do
Than give up and go with the groove
You know it's right
Just do me baby
You know it's time to give up, boy
You know it's time to give up, boy
You're mine
You're mine
You know it's time
You know it's time
You know it's time
Just give up, just give in
Just don't fight, you can't win
Just give up, just give in
Just don't fight, you won't win
You know it's time
There's nothing for you to do
Than give up and go with the groove
You know it's right
Just do me, baby
You know it's time to give up, boy
You know it's time to give up, boy
You know it's time to give up, boy
You know it's time to give up, boy
You're mine
You're mine
You know it's time
The lyrics of Supreme Beings Of Leisure's song "Give Up" contemplate how it can be challenging to be in a relationship that is fraught with difficulties. The opening four lines of "You know it's time" is the realization that one needs to give up or let go of something, in this case, a relationship that has been on a fighting streak. The singer implies that the person who is suffering in the relationship should give up and let things go as he is fighting in the relationship without any benefits.
The chorus repeats the message of giving up, but there is the presence of the possessive pronoun "You're mine." It suggests a possessive relationship emanating from love or control, and the person needs to let go or give up voluntarily. The verse, "There's nothing for you to do/Than to give up and go with the groove/You know it's right/Just do me baby," is imploring the partner to take the advice of giving up and allowing the relationship to find its natural course or rhythm without forcing things. The song's overall message is that sometimes, the best solution is to let go and give up control.
Line by Line Meaning
You know it's time
The singer is emphasizing that the time has come for the listener to make a big decision.
Nothing's ever easy
The singer is acknowledging that the decision won't be easy.
It's always such a fight
The process of making the decision will be a struggle.
Hands are locked and ready
The listener is prepared to deal with whatever consequences come with their decision.
A channel for your might
The listener has the strength and determination to follow through with their choice.
Another world collides
The decision the listener makes will affect different aspects of their life.
With your heart
The decision is ultimately one that is important to the listener's emotional well-being.
You know it's time to give up, boy
The artist is urging the listener to come to terms with their decision.
You're mine
The artist's support for the listener is implied.
I know that you feel love
The artist acknowledges that the listener may have strong feelings about their decision.
I know that you feel lazy
The singer acknowledges that the decision may be difficult for the listener to follow through with due to complacency or reluctance.
You know there's nothing wrong
The artist is reassuring the listener that they shouldn't feel guilty for making the decision they did.
No, you're not crazy
The listener may feel uncertain or hesitant about their decision, but the singer is assuring them that it's not irrational.
Another heart collides
The listener's decision will affect someone else's emotions or feelings as well.
In my world
The singer is contributing their own perspective to the listener's decision-making process.
There's nothing for you to do
The listener has already made up their mind and shouldn't second-guess their decision.
Than give up and go with the groove
The artist is urging the listener to accept their decision and move forward with it.
Just do me baby
The singer is offering their support for the listener's decision.
Just give up, just give in
The listener should stop fighting against their decision and accept it.
Just don't fight, you can't win
The listener is fighting a losing battle against their decision, and should just give in.
You know it's time
The decision has already been made, and the listener should move forward with it.
You know it's time to give up, boy
The artist repeats their urgent call for the listener to accept their decision.
You're mine
The singer is expressing their support for the listener's choice once again.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: GERALDINE SORIANO, Ramin Sakurai
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
DLarryable
Still listening in 2018 and always will. Geri will always be on my top playlist❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Jersonvzor
this goes so hardddd
无名
one of the hits from y2k...still remember though
Norma Tarkan_Fans
Escuchándola por una película con Cameron diaz
GnaeusDomitius
I was looking for TempleOS but this is nice as well!
DisIngRaM
Wow, I'm late, but I'm here now
Jesica Hoyos
2019