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1) Swift, formed in 1998
Swift hail from the "Camel City" (Winston-Salem, NC) and formed in 1998, they quickly established themselves in the southeastern heavy music scene. With influences ranging from Foo Fighters and Radiohead to Pantera and Metallica, the band wanted to mesh the excitement and power of aggressive music and the beauty of melody and song structure as well as focus on their stage show to captivate from a visual standpoint. In 1999 they released their debut EP "Thoughts Are Thought," which had sold a stunning 2700 copies without the benefits of any distribution. This impressive amount of sales naturally garnered the attention of the major labels.
Labels including the likes of MCA and Atlantic expressed an interest in signing Swift, but not wanting to sacrifice their creative control left Swift unable to sign away everything they had worked so hard to achieve. They decided to forge on, independently, determined to succeed and to achieve that success on their own terms. So after touring and promoting throughout 2000 and 2001, Swift decided it was time to work on a new record. Both Swift and Tribunal Records realized that their goals of achieving success on their own terms were identical, so a partnership was born.
After three extremely successful releases for Tribunal Records, SWIFT now returns with the latest installment into their ever-expanding legacy. After the release of A Communication Manual guitarist/vocalist, Taylor Mabe, was added to the SWIFT line-up. With this new blood pulsing through it’s veins SWIFT decided to “go for broke” and write an album of material that knew no boundaries and pulled from their wide array of influences. Oddly enough, we ask everyone to forget all you know or may have ever heard about the band, SWIFT. As their new album, The Absolute Uncontrollable, is unlike any SWIFT album you may have ever heard before. Old school “metal” breakdowns, catchy melodies, jaw dropping guitar solos and Gary Forsyth’s volcanic vocal barrage will surely turn every head and convince any skeptic that SWIFT are one of the most overlooked and under-rated bands in the underground scene today.
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Both of Us
Swift Lyrics
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Some day I will be strong enough to lift not one but both of us
Ever thought about losing it
When your money's all gone and you lose your whip
You might lose your grip when the landlord tell ya that you're due for rent
And the grass so green on the other side
Make a n**** wanna run straight through the fence
But still can't find no food in it
That's foolishness
And sometimes I wonder, why we care so much about the way we look
And the way we talk and the way we act
And the clothes we bought, how much that cost?
Does it even really matter?
'Cause if life is an uphill battle
We all tryna climb with the same ol' ladder
In the same boat, with the same ol' paddle
Why so shallow? I'm just asking
What's the pattern for the madness
Everybody ain't a number one draft pick
Most of us ain't Hollywood actors
But if it's all for one, and one for all
Then maybe one day, we all can ball
Do it one time for the underdogs
Sincerely yours, from one of y'all
I wish I was strong enough to lift not one but both of us
Some day I will be strong enough to lift not one but both of us
I can feel your pain, I can feel your struggle
You just wanna live, been everything so low
That you could drown in a puddle
That's why I gotta hold us up, yeah hold us up
For all the times no one's ever spoke for us
To every single time that they play this song
You can say that that's what Bobby Ray wrote for us
When the tides get too high
And the sea up underneath get so deep
And you feel like you're just another person
Getting lost in the crowd, way up high in the nosebleed
Uh, because we won't be near yet, both of us
But we still stand tall with our shoulders up
And even though we always against the odds
These are the things that have molded us
And if life hadn't chosen us
Sometimes I wonder where I would've wound up
'Cause if it was up to me, I'd make a new blueprint
Then build it from the ground up, hey
But if it's all for one, and one for all
Then maybe one day, we all can ball
Do it one time for the underdogs
From Bobby Ray, to all of y'all
I wish I was strong enough to lift not one but both of us
Some day I will be strong enough to lift not one but both of us
In Taylor Swift's song "Both of us," featuring B.o.B, the lyrics delve into the struggles and challenges that people face in their daily lives. The song starts with the wish to be strong enough to lift not one but both of us, metaphorically indicating the desire for the strength to overcome difficulties that individuals face together. The song also talks about the feeling of losing control and the pressures of societal expectations that arise when someone experiences financial struggles. The phrase "Does it even really matter?" is repeated multiple times, questioning the importance placed on superficial concerns.
B.o.B's verse empathizes with the struggles faced by people who feel as though they are drowning figuratively in a puddle, fighting through the adversities, and standing tall with their shoulders up despite being against the odds. The sentiments of the underdogs fighting for their place in the world provide a message of hope and solidarity for those feeling alone in their struggles. The song concludes with the understanding that everyone is in this together and that if they all work together, they can achieve their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish I was strong enough to lift not one but both of us
The desire to be able to support and lift others up as well as oneself when life gets tough
Some day I will be strong enough to lift not one but both of us
Belief in personal growth and development in order to become strong enough to support others
Ever thought about losing it
Reflecting on the fear of losing control of one's life and the struggles that come with it
When your money's all gone and you lose your whip
Feeling powerless without money and transportation to take control of one's life
You might lose your grip when the landlord tell ya that you're due for rent
Feeling overwhelmed and trapped when faced with financial burdens
And the grass so green on the other side
Being tempted by false promises and unrealistic expectations of a better life
Make a n**** wanna run straight through the fence
Being so desperate for change that one would take a risk and try to escape their current situation
Open up the fridge bout twenty times
Frustration with constantly searching for a way out of poverty or financial struggle with no clear solution in sight
But still can't find no food in it
The struggle of not having enough resources to survive and the negative impact it has on one's life
That's foolishness
Acknowledging the hopelessness of a situation is foolish and unproductive
And sometimes I wonder, why we care so much about the way we look
Questioning the societal pressure to conform and prioritize appearance over substance
And the way we talk and the way we act
Feeling pressured to fit in with societal norms and expectations of behavior
And the clothes we bought, how much that cost?
Feeling judged by others based on superficial possessions and financial status
Does it even really matter?
Challenging the importance and value placed on appearance and material possessions
'Cause if life is an uphill battle
Acknowledging that life can be challenging and difficult
We all tryna climb with the same ol' ladder
Recognizing that everyone is trying to make it in life with limited resources and support
In the same boat, with the same ol' paddle
Feeling a sense of collective struggle and limited options for success
Why so shallow? I'm just asking
Questioning why society places so much value on shallow traits and the superficial
What's the pattern for the madness
Questioning the underlying reasons for societal norms and expectations
Everybody ain't a number one draft pick
Recognizing that not everyone is born with innate talent or advantages in life
Most of us ain't Hollywood actors
Acknowledging that most people do not have access to fame and fortune
But if it's all for one, and one for all
The idea that collective success benefits everyone and individual success does not matter
Then maybe one day, we all can ball
If everyone works together, perhaps everyone can achieve success and prosperity
Do it one time for the underdogs
Encouraging support and recognition of those who are often overlooked and underestimated
Sincerely yours, from one of y'all
Presenting oneself as part of the underdog community and understanding their struggles
I can feel your pain, I can feel your struggle
Empathy for those who are going through difficult times
You just wanna live, been everything so low
Desire to simply survive and overcome struggles and obstacles
That you could drown in a puddle
Feeling overwhelmed by small setbacks and difficulties
That's why I gotta hold us up, yeah hold us up
Taking on the responsibility of supporting and lifting up others through difficult times
For all the times no one's ever spoke for us
Acknowledging the lack of representation and support for underserved communities
To every single time that they play this song
This song serves as a symbol of hope and motivation for those who are struggling
You can say that that's what Bobby Ray wrote for us
Bobby Ray (B.o.B.) created this song as an anthem for underdogs who are facing challenges and obstacles
When the tides get too high
Acknowledging that life can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate
And the sea up underneath get so deep
Feeling trapped and unable to escape difficult circumstances
And you feel like you're just another person
Feeling insignificant and unimportant in the grand scheme of things
Getting lost in the crowd, way up high in the nosebleed
Feeling invisible and neglected, as if no one is paying attention to their struggles
Uh, because we won't be near yet, both of us
While we may not be in the same physical space, we are connected and share similar struggles
But we still stand tall with our shoulders up
Despite the challenges we face, we remain strong and resilient
And even though we always against the odds
Acknowledging the difficulties and obstacles that continuously present themselves
These are the things that have molded us
Our struggles and challenges have shaped who we are and made us stronger
And if life hadn't chosen us
Speculating about an alternate reality where life may have been easier or different
Sometimes I wonder where I would've wound up
Reflecting on the impact of our struggles on our lives and paths
'Cause if it was up to me, I'd make a new blueprint
Feeling empowered to create a new path and plan for success
Then build it from the ground up, hey
Rebuilding and starting over in order to achieve goals and success
From Bobby Ray, to all of y'all
Ending the song as B.o.B., expressing solidarity and support for everyone who faces adversity.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Lukasz Gottwald, Stephen Hill, Jamieson Xavier Jones, Ammar Malik, Clarence Montgomery, Bobby Ray Jr Simmons, Henry Russell Walter
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13 Facts you probably didn’t know about Taylor Swift & B.o.B’s Both of Us.
1. The lyrics of "Both of Us" talks about racism and bullying.
2. The Dr. Luke and Cirkut produced the track, B.o.B finds identifying with underdogs, as he rhymes about battling pain and hardships in life.
3. It was received critical acclaim, praising Swift's feature, with some calling the country rap collaboration as a sweet and melodic catchy song.
4. In the music video, Taylor wore the dog tags of Sgt. Wade Wilson, who was killed in Afghanistan. He was a huge Taylor fan; Taylor sent his family flowers after she saw a video uploaded by his friend about him.
5. There is an alternate version of this song where B.o.B sing along with Taylor in some of the lyrics of the chorus.
6. The song was leaked on April 11, 2012.
7. It was Taylor's idea to collaborate with B.o.B on this song (which she actually co-wrote). She decided to reach out to him after she visited his record label.
8. B.o.B told The Boombox that his collaboration with Taylor began with him getting a text message from someone claiming to be Taylor Swift. "I was like, 'This isn't Taylor Swift,' " he recalled. "She invited me to her show, to bring me out to her show to do 'Airplanes.' Lucky for me I'm a really trusting person so I moved forward. Usually if someone's like, 'This is Tupac,' you're gonna be like 'Whatever' [laughs].
9. B.o.B recounted the story of the song to The Boombox: "I wasn't in Atlanta at the time so she arranged for me to come to Dallas. I remember I had a show in Alabama and they let me use her tour bus to come to her show in Dallas. When I played her ['Both of Us'] even before the first verse even dropped, she was onboard. She was like, 'I love it already.' I was like 'She'd be perfect for it.' She recorded her vocals in L.A. I recorded my vocals in Atlanta. [When I first heard the song with both our parts] it instantly felt magical].
10. B.o.b had to re-sing some of my parts so they could really blend with Taylor [vocals]. He rewrote one of his verses as well. "It started as a blueprint and it really continued to grow into something tremendous," he said.
11. Director Jake Nava's inspiration for the visual representation of the tune was what he calls "a collage of different aspects of humanity in the Southern states, particularly around Nashville." While the footage shows scenes from a farm, a bar and home, one aspect he didn't anticipate was the bugs.
12. The song sold 143,000 copies in its first week, debuting at number 18 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became the week's top debut.
13. It was certified PLATINUM in the US & Australia, and GOLD in New Zealand.
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@ecodabalos3625
One of the rarest collaborations of Taylor Swift has, so much nostalgia reminiscing of this song. I missed those good old days..
@yasawa2646
It’s these memories that bring us back😢
@sofiaswift9604
Yes! idk why but something about this song gives me so much nostalgia
@nathaniellestrain9609
Come on baby don't be getting like that if you're having a homey right bike that we talked about some blues on the track man you make me all upset what's up with the construction that don't know the confection so all these alcoholic construction sometimes these defections I'm looking at the pills prescription says it's coming down to be the intent got to be mixed a non-medical presented look in my nurse and tend to be the doctor presented now she's coming to the bayou mention now it's coming to my dimension and I'm looking I eat presented. Now let's eat honey are you for me or is it just something to present and maybe just be😊 NASA in NASA's national-security scene love you Swift always will sorry Bob it was that down on the track and mess with you but I'm just saying I am the scene MD's we run those things
@kotlofthelight7398
yup a nigga and a white girl colab
@Chancey388
Now it's Ice Spice
@mimieaaron5165
And then 10 years later I still enjoy it like it's a new song ..
@nubembaite8008
Really babby
@kdash6892
same
@GreenLantern1916
Yeah, I know exactly what you mean.