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1) rapper
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1. Jayceon Terrell Taylor (born November 29, 1979 in Compton, California, United States), better known by his stage name Game, formerly known as The Game, is an American Grammy Award winning gangsta rapper signed to Aftermath Entertainment through his own label Black Wall Street Records, with which he founded with his half brother Big Fase 100. He rose to fame in 2005 with the success of his debut album, The Documentary, and his two Grammy nominations. Since then he has released several other critically acclaimed albums, 2006's Doctor's Advocate and 2008's LAX. The RED Album was released August 23, 2011. All of his four albums debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 100, and he is widely considered to be a driving force in bringing back the West Coast hip hop scene and competing with many of his East Coast counterparts.
Studying various influential rap albums, Game developed a strategy to become a rapper himself and with help from Big Fase, they founded The Black Wall Street Records. The label originally featured such artists as Glasses Malone, Vita, and Nu Jerzey Devil, along with Game himself. His stage name was coined by his grandmother. Game first gained prominence when he attended a hip-hop summit hosted by Russell Simmons and Louis Farrakhan, releasing his first mixtape You Know What It Is Vol. 1 in 2002, followed by a record deal with the independent label, Get Low Recordz owned by JT the Bigga Figga. Originally Sean Combs of Bad Boy Records was going to sign him to his label, but Game's mixtape found the attention of famed producer Dr. Dre, who signed him to Aftermath Entertainment in 2003. In October 2004, he released his first album Untold Story through Get Low Recordz, which sold over 82,000 copies within its first three months. The album featured artists like Sean T, Young Noble (of the Outlawz), and JT the Bigga Figga. Game also appeared on various mixtapes hosted by DJ's such as DJ Kayslay, DJ Whoo Kid, and DJ Clue. Game also released a second mixtape You Know What It Is Vol. 2 through his own record label and appeared on the video game NBA Live 2004 on a song produced by Fredwreck called "Can't Stop Me". On January 24th, 2011, he released a mixtape entitled, "Purp & Patron."
2. A British 60s Band formed by Terry Spencer in 1965. Head guitar: Terry Spencer Bass guitar: Allan Janaway Drums: Terry Goodsell Vocals: Tony Bird Their biggest success was their first single PlayGonna Get Me Someone from 1966. They attracted attention in 1967 with their recording of The Addicted Man which was concerned with drug-taking. The single should not be released.
3. A French new wave band from the 80’s coming from the suburbs of Paris. It’s line up was : Marc Dimitri (Vocals), Hervé Lorthioir (guitar), Patrick Larrieu (guitar), Jacques-Laurent Lardaud (bass), Fredéric Rottier (Drums), Dominique Cointre (keyboards), Claire (ch). Musically it sounded similar to bands like the Sisters of Mercy or Red Lorry Yellow Lorry. They released one single “Walk Away” on EMI France (1988) and an album titled "Under The White Bible Law" (1989).
Through My Eyes
The Game Lyrics
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Life ain't fair, sometimes get black
Like the nike airs and that's when I go back
Back where to the block, where the dreams never stop
Cause it's hard to dream when your dream was being on top
And you already there, so you look down into the city and see life ain't what it used to be
Kids fantasing bout how a phantom ride
Hop in the spaceship and fly fly away
Past the clouds where marvin gay and 2pac stay
You never wanna come back like jam master j
Matter fact close your eyes, let's pass away
[Chorus:]
If you could see straight through my eyes
If I left this world tomaro I'd say goodbye
If you could take one thing with you what would it be? If you could be [? ]
You wouldn't be hearing if this if it wasn't for Lupe
He inspired what I wrote bought his album today
Then I threw it in my car and let the cd play
You are a superstar what the cd say
And on the eve of this morning I'm like stevie J
Making love to the music like my stevie play
When I rap the hood listen ghetto tv?
And the devil try hard just to see me pray
That's when I switch switch cars and I cross my heart, knowing that I'm God's son like the belly of Nas
I used to dream hard to be embedded with Nas
Even the ghetto [? ] couldn't play that part
Like the Eli Manning's when they play that hard
Everybody ain't a Giant but they play that card
And that card is dealt and then blows are felt
Like a mayweather jab that land below the belt yea
[Chorus:]
If you could see straight through my eyes
If I left this world tomaro I'd say goodbye
If you could take one thing with you what would it be? If you could be [? ]
Light a candle in the dark, and leave yourself to the light and when your there blow it out so you can sleep through the night
The sun rise in the morning and your future get bright, bright as the ice in my ears like a movie premiere, and you could be denzel cause your eyes can tell if you can memorize your lines without reading the script
And you could walk through the force while your standing still
You might get lucky like [? ] 20 million to film
With that you could build yourself a football field
Build a field of dreams for kids who got that skill
Marry a legend like J did if you got that will
But laugh now, cry later if you pop that pill
Seem fine for a moment but it's not that real
Cause your life is ice cold and you got that chill
So tomaro when you wake and you spend that will, just remember what I told you from ontop that hill, it's real.
[Chorus:]
If you could see straight through my eyes
If I left this world tomaro I'd say goodbye
If you could take one thing with you what would it be? If you could be [? ]
Away, away, away... [x12]
The Game's song, Through My Eyes is about life not being fair and how sometimes you feel like you are living in a nightmare. The lyrics describe him feeling like he's stuck in his old life on the block where his dream of being on top had already been achieved but he wasn't happy because the view from the top wasn't what he thought it would be. The lyrics also create a dreamlike experience where he talks about escaping reality to get away from the hard truth about life. The chorus is also symbolic of life as a journey where everyone has their unique perspective.
The song is also about the struggle of being a musician and making it in the industry. In the lyrics, he thanks Lupe Fiasco for inspiring him to write what he wrote and also makes references to Nas, J.Cole, and Jay-Z. The Game talks about the opinions of others and how they can affect an artist and how hard it is not to doubt oneself when things don't go as planned. He is telling the listener to keep pushing even when the road gets rough.
Another theme explored in this song is the idea of death and what one would do if they knew when their last day was. The lyrics ask the listener the question of what they would take with them if they could only take one thing. It's a thought-provoking question because it's a hypothetical situation that makes one put things into perspective and value what's important.
Line by Line Meaning
Life ain't fair, sometimes get black
Life can be unfair and difficult, particularly during difficult times.
Like the nike airs and that's when I go back
Difficult times may cause me to return to my roots on the block.
Back where to the block, where the dreams never stop
The block is where dreams persist, despite its challenges.
Cause it's hard to dream when your dream was being on top
It's difficult to continue dreaming when you've already reached your desired level of success.
And you already there, so you look down into the city and see life ain't what it used to be
Being successful may cause you to see the world in a different light, potentially losing some of its luster.
Kids fantasizing 'bout how a phantom ride
Children may dream about having a luxury vehicle like a Rolls Royce.
If you can track a star then welcome to the enterprise
You can achieve your dreams, but it requires effort.
Hop in the spaceship and fly fly away
You can escape reality and explore a path to success through hard work.
Past the clouds where marvin gay and 2pac stay
Achieving your goals may allow you to enjoy the company of iconic people who have passed away.
You never wanna come back like jam master j
Once you achieve success, you may never want to go back to your previous life.
Matter fact close your eyes, let's pass away
Consider visualizing an alternate reality to lead you towards your goals.
If you could see straight through my eyes
If you could see the world from my perspective.
If I left this world tomaro I'd say goodbye
If I left this world tomorrow, I would appreciate those who have made a positive impact on my life.
If you could take one thing with you what would it be? If you could be [? ]
What would be the most meaningful thing for you to take with you in life if you could only choose one? What would you want to be remembered for?
You wouldn't be hearing if this if it wasn't for Lupe
Lupe Fiasco's music inspired me to write this song.
He inspired what I wrote bought his album today
Lupe Fiasco's music continues to inspire me, and I purchased his album today to support him.
Then I threw it in my car and let the cd play
I listen to music while driving around in my car.
You are a superstar what the cd say
Lupe's album indicates that listeners are superstars in their own right.
And on the eve of this morning I'm like stevie J
I'm feeling inspired by music like Stevie J.
Making love to the music like my stevie play
I am moved by music in a way that is similar to how Stevie J approaches it.
When I rap the hood listen ghetto tv?
My music is popular in the hood, similar to watching television in a ghetto context.
And the devil try hard just to see me pray
Those who are malicious try to hurt me and make me question my faith.
That's when I switch switch cars and I cross my heart, knowing that I'm God's son like the belly of Nas
When things get tough, I turn to my faith and remember that I am blessed, like Nas.
I used to dream hard to be embedded with Nas
I once dreamed about collaborating with Nas and becoming great like him.
Even the ghetto [? ] couldn't play that part
Even those from the rough streets couldn't obtain that level of success.
Like the Eli Manning's when they play that hard
Some people excel under pressure, like Eli Manning.
Everybody ain't a Giant but they play that card
Not everyone can be extremely successful, but some still try.
And that card is dealt and then blows are felt
Success may come with negativity.
Like a mayweather jab that land below the belt yea
Success may generate low blows from opponents, similar to a boxer's sneak attack.
Light a candle in the dark, and leave yourself to the light and when your there blow it out so you can sleep through the night
Use positivity to combat negativity and find rest in a good night's sleep.
The sun rise in the morning and your future get bright, bright as the ice in my ears like a movie premiere
The future is looking bright and full of potential, similar to the sparkle of ice in diamond jewelry.
and you could be denzel cause your eyes can tell if you can memorize your lines without reading the script
You can achieve deserved success like Denzel Washington by being prepared and having a good memory.
And you could walk through the force while your standing still
You can break through obstacles and achieve success even when it seems impossible.
You might get lucky like [? ] 20 million to film
Successful people may seem lucky when they achieve wealth, like those receiving large paydays for film roles.
With that you could build yourself a football field
A large sum of money can enable you to achieve your dreams, such as building a football field.
Build a field of dreams for kids who got that skill
Use success as a way to help others and build a supportive community for youth with talent and dreams.
Marry a legend like J did if you got that will
Marriage to a successful person may be a dream, but it requires determination and will to achieve.
But laugh now, cry later if you pop that pill
Enjoying temporary success through drugs or other illicit means may result in a long-term emotional toll.
Seem fine for a moment but it's not that real
Short-term success from drugs, for example, will not provide happiness or fulfillment.
Cause your life is ice cold and you got that chill
After short-term success fades, it's possible to feel alone and isolated.
So tomaro when you wake and you spend that will, just remember what I told you from ontop that hill, it's real.
In the future, remember that success may not bring all the happiness you desire, and listen to the advice I gave from a place of accomplishment and perspective.
Away, away, away... [x12]
Intertwined with the chorus, these words are an expression of departing on a journey towards success.
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Been bumping this for over a decade now. This was Peak Game. Just a perfect song.
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After all these years still one of my favorite tracks 🔥🔥🔥
josh robinson
Song is so deep.... For those with ears that hear, you know exactly what he is talking about
Daz Krackin
I love this song. Love the chorus. Timeless music is this.
Gupi singh
How did a song like this not make his album? just goes to show his standard of music! great tune!!
pinaff25
This song was an instant classic and still my favorite by Game. Has so much meaning and just makes you sit and think.
Mickey Roulette
One of the greatest songs of all time any genre
PSU_ 26
True Talent. The game is the best rapper in the mainstream bizzness. Real lyrics, real shit, real flow. The game will forever be known.
Lanzoo Capri
Definitley the most underrated song by The Game
Mystic
YoungMonsta554 Throw in "The Purge", "Monsters in my bed", "True Colors\It's on" , "Rough" and" From Adam"