The sound is post-rock, electro… Read Full Bio ↴Shirley Young-Eun Lee is The Waves.
The sound is post-rock, electronic and musical.
A classically trained violinist and pianist, she is instinctively electronic, experimental, and a drummer - this combination forms the explosive backbone of her tracks. Her tracks currently tend more towards traditional song structures, within which melodic elements are combined with a core of electronic rhythms.
She records and mixes in a small 200 year-old stone cottage in Oxford, where she also studies Latin, Greek and Persian.
Light
The-Waves Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah
Okay, green light, uh, uh
Pistol in the party don't seem right
Lil' bro off that Molly, can't think right
It's about to be a fuckin' green light
I get in my feelings off that Henn', dawg
I got too much on my mind and I cannot get it off
Gon' be a homicide before Nuni take the loss, green light
The good die young
They be the first ones to leave
Ace told me keep my strap
But now he restin' in peace
If I ever catch the nigga who killed him out on the street
I'ma tie him to my truck and drive that nigga to the beach (brrt)
Ay, tell a nigga, "rest in peace"
Uh, tryna blind a nigga
Fuck it, jump in the bucket, let's go find these niggas
All I need is a half a ounce of weed, my brand new AR-15
I'm gon' make a nigga bleed
Ay, tell him leave it in the street
We gon' put it in they life
Spin his block with that Glock
He jumped the gate and left his bike
Niggas get knocked out they socks
When they get hit with that pipe
Woadie jumped out with that chop
Then introduced them to that green light
Okay, green light, uh, uh
Pistol in the party don't seem right
Lil' bro off that Molly, can't think right
It's about to be a fuckin' green light
I get in my feelings off that Henn', dawg
I'm gon' be this way until the end, dawg
I got too much on my mind and I cannot get it off
Gon' be a homicide before Nuni take the loss, green light
The-Waves's song Light is a powerful expression of emotions surrounding loss and an unwavering focus to seek revenge until justice has been served. The song begins with the artist mentioning Nashi, who is possibly a close friend or family member, and how they go crazy. The lyrics then delve into a dark discussion about a green light, which is a metaphorical expression of the artist's willingness to take action and seek revenge. The verse speaks about Lil' bro being off Molly, and the artist is in his feelings and would commit homicide before Nuni takes the loss. The sequence highlights the artist's emotional burden and the desperateness of his desire for justice. The chorus speaks about a green light that signifies a signal to start moving, and the artist mentions his state of mind and emotions, which make it difficult to let go of.
The second verse plunges the listener into the intricate details of the artist's resolve to seek revenge. They mention Ace, who advised the artist to keep a strap, and how he rested in peace, which implies that he is no longer alive. The artist emphasizes his willingness to search for the killer, tie him to his truck, and drive him to the beach, which metaphorically speaks of rendering justice. The verse also highlights the artist's love for marijuana, a new AR-15, and his wariness of letting go until he metes out justice. The chorus re-emphasizes the green light, which acts as a trigger, and how it will signal an imminent revenge that the artist is pursuing relentlessly.
In summary, Wave's song Light can be expressed as a poignant and emotional story of loss and the unwavering desire for Justice. The lyrics are explicit in their narration, and they articulate the artist's intense emotions and thoughts.
Line by Line Meaning
Okay, green light, uh, uh
Giving approval, ready for action
Pistol in the party don't seem right
Bringing firearms to a party is not appropriate
Lil' bro off that Molly, can't think right
The singer's younger brother is under the influence of the drug MDMA and unable to think clearly
It's about to be a fuckin' green light
An act of violence is about to happen
I get in my feelings off that Henn', dawg
The artist becomes emotional after drinking Hennessy
I'm gon' be this way until the end, dawg
The singer will continue to feel this way until they die
I got too much on my mind and I cannot get it off
The singer is dealing with overwhelming thoughts that are hard to forget
Gon' be a homicide before Nuni take the loss, green light
The artist is willing to commit murder to prevent their friend Nuni from being harmed
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, AUGMENTED MUSIC PUBLISHING INC.
Written by: Edgar Bustos Lopez, Rodarius M. Green
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izzlez
"studying waves has its ups and downs" 😂 I love this
fossilfighters101
Oh man Shini, I've learned this three times over two years, and this is the first time this has made any kind of sense to me.
Thank you.
Sarina Adeline
These videos are amazing, and they’ve totally saved me a handful of times during the mad dash that is summer physics!! I’ve found what works best for me is to watch the video, then read the corresponding textbook chapter, and then watch the video again. The first time watching it, it may not make too much sense. However, after reading the textbook chapter, it’s a super great way to gauge how much you understand and try to get a deeper/more dynamic understanding of the big concepts before moving to working some math problems. Good luck to all of the other physics students out there!!!
Samantha Blackman
you guys keep uploading stuff I'm learning at college 😂 from ethics to science 😂
notveryrea1
@XxScarlet_BlazexX same
XxScarlet_BlazexX
Im learning at secondary school
supamayn17
THANK YOU. I took a physics series and this was a perfect summing up of what I had learned about diffraction. I really needed a refresher.
Redemmo
I've found CC Physics difficult because of its emphasis on equations. I enjoyed this episode more, with lots of theory (even if I'm still processing it) and little or no equations. I know you have your plans for the course, but I thought I'd offer a bit of constructive criticism :)
Danuki L
Excellent video, you really have a gift for explaining these concepts to people like me who aren't mathematical and scientific geniuses :)
On that note, Crash Course Calculus with Dr. Shini anyone?