01) A member of American hi… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artists named Taboo :
01) A member of American hip-hop group Black Eyed Peas
02) A Japanese Hiphop artist and Member of MSC see TABOO1
03) A German eurodance project
04) A popular Mexican group;
05) A skopian pop duo
06) An Iranian alternative group
07) A Norwegian 60's psychedelic rock group.
08) A Belgian electronic artist, part of the New Beat movement.
09) A British band produced by Keith West
10) Post-punk band formed by members of UK punk group Violators
11) An esoteric, psychedelic /noise band from Maine
12) An alt-rock band from Brazil
13) A visual kei band formed in Nagoya in 2023.
1) Taboo is a member of popular hip-hop group Black Eyed Peas alongside Fergie, will.i.am, and apl.de.ap. He is also currently working on his solo project, which will feature a number of guest appearances from other popular musicians.
2) Taboo is a Japanese Emcee/Graffiti Writer from Tokyo, he is a member of MSC
3) Taboo is a German eurodance project produced and arranged by Nico Dee and Piero Brunetti. Taboo released the hit "I Dream Of You Tonight".
4) Taboo es de origen mexicano. "No hablo español tan bien como quisiera, pero lo entiendo y sé darme a entender. Mi papá nació en Morelia (México). Pero tampoco olvido mi otra herencia: mi mamá es una india shoshone, que nació en Los Angeles, pero viene de Dakota", explica el rapero.
- Se declara fanático de las antiguas canciones de Vicente Fernández, Pedro Infante y del rock de Molotov. Y aunque sabe que Juanes no es mexicano, es su "fan número uno".
5) Taboo is a new Macedonian pop duo of 2 girls.Their biggest hit is "Abrakadabra".The girls from the duo were originally Tea and Victoria (Victoria represented Macedonia on JESC 2003) and they are 16/18 years old. Now the blonde Victora has been replaced with Maria.
6) Taboo is also an Iranian alternative group.
7) The Norwegian Taboo was formed in the ashes of Asbjørn Krogtofts 1-2-6 and released only 2 singles. Other known members of Taboo were Sverre Kjelsberg from The Pussycats, probably the most popular Norwegian band in the 60's and Arne Schulze from The Quivers and Popol Ace.
8) There is also a musical called Taboo, with lyrics by Boy George, and music by George and Kevan Frost.
9) A British band, produced by Keith West, who released a version of the theme tune of the TV show 'The Prisoner', b-sided with an instrumental piece titled 'Hypnotique'.
10) UK post-punk band formed by the guitarist Coley and singer Helen of the punk group Violators. They only recorded a 3 song studio demo, which can be found on the Violators compilation album "The No Future Years".
11) Maine-based noise-rock/psychedelic band influenced by occult/polytheistic mythology.
12) An alt rock Brazilian band that mixes different regional styles into their own music. They have released 10 singles and one album ( 2022 ).
13) TABOO are an active visual kei band formed in Nagoya, Japan on 28th April, 2023. Originally, they formed as 野良。(Norano.) but changed their name officially on the 12th of December 2023. They are vocalist YUUMA (ユウマ) , guitarist NICE☆ (ナイス☆) , bassist Rubito (月独ーrubitoー), and drummer Aira (愛麗) .
Shelter
Taboo Lyrics
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PETAL
See me on the street, just a vagabond
I'm a beggar, I'm a thief
But I'm some mother's son
You don't see the hunger
Or the good in me
Wanting something for free
Call me a taker, I've got nothing to give
Call me a loser, I'm just trying to live
With a bit more love, love, love
I could be someone
I could be someone
PETAL
Isn't that a shame. Boo. Now then... Count me in...
Call me a taker, I've got nothing to give Call me a loser,
I'm just trying to live
With a bit more love, love, love
I could be someone
I could be someone
PETAL
Did ya like that one? Did ya?
Mash it up, mash it up. Rewind!
In Taboo's song Shelter, the lyrics of Petal and Tarts speak of the difficulties that marginalized people face in society. The opening lines depict the persona as a beggar, a thief, and a vagabond, but also as someone's son. The persona expresses that society only sees the negative aspects of their circumstances and not their humanity. They are attempting to reach out to someone with a hand stretched out and are perceived as wanting something for free. The persona is aware of being labeled as someone who takes and doesn't give, and a loser, but they are simply trying to live. The chorus goes on to express that with more love, the persona could be someone.
The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the persona's longing for love and acceptance, making it clear that they desire to be valued just like anyone else. The song sheds light on the stigmatization of those who struggle with poverty, homelessness, and other social issues. In the end, the persona attempts to catch the listener's attention with a catchy phrase and prompts them to rewind the lyrics.
Interesting Facts about the Song:
- Shelter is a song by Taboo Ft. John Legend and is from Taboo's solo album "Taboo: "The Fight."
- Taboo is a member of Black Eyed Peas, and the song is his solo project detailing his experiences growing up in poverty on the streets of East Los Angeles.
- The album, Taboo: The Fight, is a collection of songs that sound personal to the rapper, telling different stories he has gone through and what has made him the man he is today.
- The song Shelter includes a total of 10 tracks and was released on September 8, 2017.
- The lyrics of the song speak about Taboo's struggles with life, poverty, relationships, and drugs in his past.
- The music video for the song features real-life individuals as well as actors portraying marginalized individuals and their day-to-day struggles.
- The song was performed by Taboo and John Legend on the Late Late Show with James Corden in 2017.
- Taboo wrote the song with his bandmate will.i.am and is produced by DJ Ammo.
- Shelter's lyrics and sound have a somewhat moody, mysterious, and emotionally charged vibe, making for an incredibly powerful track.
- It is a song about hope and perseverance, and how things can get better with a bit of love and support.
Chords: Unfortunately, there is no official chord sheet available for the song "Shelter."
Line by Line Meaning
See me on the street, just a vagabond
I am homeless and live on the street
I'm a beggar, I'm a thief
I sometimes steal because I have no money
But I'm some mother's son
I have a mother who loves me, even if I am homeless
You don't see the hunger
You don't understand how much I desire food and shelter
Or the good in me
You don't see my potential or my positive qualities
Just a hand reaching to ya
I am asking for help or a handout
Wanting something for free
I am asking for assistance even if I cannot pay for it
Call me a taker, I've got nothing to give
I receive help because I have nothing to offer in return
Call me a loser, I'm just trying to live
I am struggling to survive and shouldn't be judged for it
With a bit more love, love, love
If people had more kindness and empathy, I wouldn't be in this situation
I could be someone
I have the potential to succeed and make something of myself
Contributed by Elliot H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Danielle Reading
Girl, Credence was my favorite book in 2019!! Love that book so much and even to this day I think about rereading it like every other day🤣
Danielle Reading
Oh and if you want another taboo author to check out I really love K Webster. She does taboo so well!
Kara Farney
Birthday girl was my first little toe dip into “taboo” then we moved onto credence and after that….DROWNING!!
milomazli
So calming that I read quite a couple of books you recommended. Forbidden was one of the first books I ever read. It was on the shelf at a regular bookstore 10 years ago. But yea... That one. That I cant forget either.
Melissa Zanni
Your swimming analogies had me rolling 🤣 such a fun video
The Love Librarian
I need to read The Pool Boy. I’m loving the older women trope. Plus The Doctor was 🥵🥵🥵
Oheyitsmichae
The doctor is amazing!!🥵
Millie Smith
Absolutely LOVED this video! All these books just made their way further up my TBR cause they all sound so good! I started reading QB Tyler because of you and😍 just THANK YOU! ♥️
readsthisway
the wading in the water part 😂 forbidden was a mindfuck. i was so disturbed and cried so much. midnight hunter by brianna hale is another taboo read that i could not put down.
The Love Librarian
Just for a Little While was sooooo good! I normally don’t like novellas but this one did it for me🤣. I picked up a copy at a signing because I loved it that much. Yeah I think it was his house and she didn’t have anywhere else to stay