1. A Philadelphia soul g… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists using this name.
1. A Philadelphia soul group. The group's got harmony chops that are plenty strong -- with an ability to hit both a sweet soul sound and a deeper righteous groove that was being used by some of the funkier groups at the time. The Futures made a poor career move when Gamble Records ended up signing with Buddah Records, thus missing a golden opportunity to join Philadelphia International Records. Without the major label support that Philadelphia had to offer bands like the O'Jays, Harold Melvin & the Bluenotes, and the Stylistics, the band failed to reap the benefits of their productions.
2. Self described funk thrash from Japan.
3. A pop-punk band from the UK.
Future
The Futures Lyrics
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The future is now
Time and space are one in the same
Enough time and space and we running the game
Almost is unacceptable
The cosmos is a receptacle
For the spectacle of my ascension
Inhabiting multiple dimensions of perspective
All my actions selective
At all costs, I must obtain the objective
Regain the inception intended at the conception
A living lethal weapon
I'm the natural selection
Moving in my own eccentric orbit
A rebel amongst conformists
So far gone, you might catch me on Pluto
Four billion miles away
Do a whole week in one day
Live for keeping it real
You already know what it is
I rather ever speak without something to say
But if you can't remember the who, what, when, or the how
Remember one thing I said, the future is now
The opening lines of the song Future by The Futures's establishes his street cred - he has been in and out of prison (“wound stripes”) for thirty years and by now should be at the top of the American drug trade hierarchy, like the infamous drug lord Big Meech, who was sentenced to life in prison on drugs charges. Future tells us that he started off being a “connector” and then “washed his hands” which could mean that he was setting up deals with suppliers, and then got out of the game. He is warning people not to get involved in the drug game unless they’re sure they’re going to make serious money (“if it ain't them bands”). He prays for more success and riches while referencing the religious figure Messiah. The lyrics are symbolic of this striving for success and wealth by any means necessary.
The song contains themes of money, power, and hustling. Future appears to be glorifying the drug game and the lifestyle that comes with it. He name drops well-known drug kingpins like Big Meech and Pablo Escobar. Future’s lyrics also allude to the prevalence of lean drug use and the trappings of success that follow. He speaks of “drinkin’ bottles and they gold-rose” and “more paper than Kinkos”. Even though his lyrics do not indicate it, Future has spoken in various interviews about the negative consequences of drug use and promiscuity, which contradict the content of this song.
* The song Future was released in 2011 on the mixtape “Streetz Calling”.
* Future was inspired to write the song after listening to songs by southern rappers like Gucci Mane, T.I., and Jeezy.
* The song samples a song by Gypsy Woman titled “It's a New Day”.
* The term “wind stripes” refers to the badges worn by military personnel who have served in a combat zone.
* At the time of the song’s release, Future was relatively unknown in the music industry.
* The song was written and produced by Future himself under his pseudonym “Meathead”.
* In 2020, the song was featured in a commercial for the new season of the HBO show “Insecure”.
* The song was included on Complex’s list of the 50 greatest Atlanta rap songs of all time.
* “Future” is one of the rapper’s most popular songs, with over 50 million views on YouTube.
* In 2013, Future released the song “Karate Chop” with a controversial feature by Lil Wayne, which includes a lyric about the murder of Emmett Till. The lyric was later removed but created a media storm and triggered a lot of backlash against Future.
Chords: Not known.
Line by Line Meaning
I got wound stripes, that's 30 years of runnin'
I have been through a lot of challenges for over three decades
I should be with big meach, I get so much money
I am wealthy enough to hang out with powerful people like Big Meach
I started off connectin', and then I wash my hands
At first, I was involved with illicit activities, but I stopped and abandoned it
Do not touch it, if it ain't them bands
If it's not money, don't bother trying to touch it
I pray to messiah told him I want it all
I pray to God and ask for success in all aspects of life
Put me in the game, or I crawl behind the wall
Let me succeed, or I'll be stuck with nothing
I'm living lavish, smashin' on these pink toes
I live extravagantly and have sex with white women
More paper than Kinkos, drinkin' bottles and they gold-ROSE!
I have a lot of money and can afford expensive drinks like Rose wine
Drinkin lean and it's heavyOKAY!
I'm drinking a lot of lean, and it's making me feel good
Yea, poppin' wheelies on a banshee
I'm having fun on an ATV and doing stunts
We throwin' money on these hoes and they ain't even dancin'
We're throwing money at prostitutes who aren't even working for it
And its coming back white, marlyn manson
The drugs we're selling are so pure that it's like they're made by Marilyn Manson
They yellin' young future back, and he brought good crack
People recognize and appreciate my talent for selling drugs
Macheveli
A reference to the Italian philosopher Machiavelli, who wrote about the use of deception and ruthless tactics to achieve power
And im fillin' up my belly, with pies, vegetary
I'm eating a lot of pizza and vegetables
Im a dog on these hoes, vetinary
I'm aggressive and dominant with women like a veterinary doctor is with animals
Yea, I make movies, tyler perry
I achieve success in various fields, like Tyler Perry does
Yo main dame, thats my secretary
Your girlfriend is having an affair with me
But you good cuz I love money, february
But it's okay because I prioritize money over relationships
Gotta lot of shit on my mind but can't get discouraged
I have a lot on my mind, but I can't let it bring me down
Apply major pressure, you better be weary
I exert pressure on others, and they better be careful
You bout to get your 'ish,dog you gon' get your 'ish
You're going to get what's coming to you
The preacher gonna say a scripture, I'm asking for forgiveness
Even though I've done bad things, I still seek redemption from a higher power
I hear the streets callin', all the little ghetto children
I have a connection to the struggles of the ghetto
Future all they know, astronaut pluto, numero uno
They know me as Future, the best and most successful rapper out there
Im coming for your throat
I'm coming for the top spot in the rap industry
Bitch I gotta have it, I know you waitin' to taste it
I'm driven to succeed, and I know people want to be a part of my success
And I'mma murder every track nigga cold case it
I'm going to completely dominate and own every song I'm on
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Missing Link Music
Written by: Michael Patterson, Nayvadius Wilburn, Ruben Lemont Bailey
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@carolynbradley4661
I Love this song, My Husband used to sing this song to me, he used to sing back in the 70’s with his brothers. He was killed last year😭😭😭😭
@e37a
Sorry for your loss...
@Yaboyyon
why couldn't I have been born in this era!?!? I love the 70s music
@jclutchman17
hey T get what you are saying about that era it was truly a great time for love and peace i grew up in Philly and man talking about great talent in that time anyway just thank you tube and keep on listening to great music
@Yaboyyon
+jclutchman17 born in 87'. I will continue to appreciate the era!!
@albertbrown359
This is what today's children need.A big dose of tenderness. The music of today is too hard!
@themajicman745
Another one of those under-the-radar classics from the 70's.
@Johanna-xy9py
A time when music was REAL MUSIC & When LOVE was REAL...❤❤
@euphrates556
The 70's and the Philly Sound were a marriage made in Heaven!
@annpleasants3008
" I found myself somebody" love songs are beautiful But people today aren't about meeting good folks They're about what you can do for them ! I rather be alone then to put up with the games people play, I rather not be a participant...💯