The core pairing assembled a full 8-piece live band for touring purposes, and released one The Herbaliser Band album. Although still a studio rather than a live album, it is distinct from the normal Herbaliser albums; the lack of guest vocalists focuses the an overall "live band" feel, especially showcasing the horn section.
Starlight
The Herbaliser Lyrics
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[Roots Manuva]
Yes, yes.. it's about that time
Formin easy tuxedo grooves
Well.. well.. well well well
Well well well well!
You know what?
We scribble art, herbal verbal, love dip dot
Audio cartwheels that cart
We tootin from, holy baggy bone flow ??
Man overboard, he put he trust into jazz chord
Say me? None of them betray me
Bigger endin pay me, so I
clench my teeth and said nay
Thou shalt not cause me loss of my positivity
Of elastic band who keeps springin back
Slender kid sings for dumpling
Jump into the booth with the proof of the pain
These hand concrete owl, ten hour of sneezing
Wheezing, coughing up blood
Now I'm in the mood for peace, space and time
We sit back, relax, and recool, recline
.. and we're thinking of ..
Starlight, in her lucid skies
in her mu-sic-al, so all sublime
Yo, yo
Smack in the middle of the mayhem, we chase no checks
Thinkin we a hoe, now we hide from debts
Mr. Landlord, beg you please? Hear this plea
I'll be back in three weeks with three months in advance
on some good arty flex kind sir give me a chance
Blighty new face yes? Make a toast
to the host of the picnics
These capital hearty terrifics, some of them keep it real while
we be keep it cricket, Smythe, Smith
Peppergrain width, whackin in four fours
Smackin it for six, armchair critics be yellin out fix
Even though they know we don't spar with them
so the score ain't a dream
Place a bet and be grit, from be lose or win
It's the same damn ting, just a need for space
Peace in time, we sit back relax and cool recline
And we think of..
Starlight, starlight, in the distant skies
Sending me, sending message on starlight
We's feelin the season, that type of season where it
sit watchin breeze and, we on the backroad
in the high ?? cap, where we distress the stress
Digital funk max modes for protest
on some ill and gully horseback, whole damn mix tight
Some of them stay fair yes de mess of dem'll run for they life
Mamma time tales no lies
Diggin for treasure when it were right before my eyes
Dead end streets dem, we keepin men to mice
Pur-chase telescopes and watch the skies
Surveryin revealed, all types of healing
We love to know, so we dance on the ceiling
She sassy material, as she send nuff waves to my aerial
Make me nuff, Mueslix for cereal
And she put me in the mood for space, peace and time
We sit back relax, and recool recline
Yes, because of starlight.. yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah yeah
The Herbaliserβs song βStarlightβ features Roots Manuva and is a melodic hymn to introspection, self-sufficiency, and the beauty of nature. The songsβ lyrical imagery is intricate, and Roots Manuvaβs distinctive wordplay, as he raps about the power of music and the allure of starlight, adds to the rich texture of the song. The Herbaliser provides a musical landscape on which Roots Manuvaβs words flow, with unhurried drum beats, electronic sounds, and gentle melodies that provide an ethereal atmosphere in which to contemplate the world. The song highlights the importance of being present and engaged with the natural world, even in the midst of contemporary lifeβs daily hustle and bustle, which can often feel overwhelming.
Roots Manuva emphasizes the importance of artistic expression, and how creating art can be a positive force in the world. He also notes the importance of non-conformity and not letting negative forces into oneβs life. Throughout the song, nature is referenced as an escape that offers solace, providing the opportunity to find oneβs center and witness the beauty of the world. Ultimately, the song suggests that, despite all life's challenges, the world is full of wonder, simplicity, and joy that can be accessed through introspection and reflection.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes, yes.. it's about that time
Let's get started
for the combo combine, yes
Let's combine our talents
Formin easy tuxedo grooves
Creating smooth, effortless music
We scribble art, herbal verbal, love dip dot
We create art with our music that's full of love
Audio cartwheels that cart
We create lively music that moves people
We tootin from, holy baggy bone flow ??
We're playing music that's based on jazz chords and rhythms
Man overboard, he put he trust into jazz chord
We trust in our music to carry us through difficult times
Say me? None of them betray me
We won't be let down by our music
Bigger endin pay me, so I
Music is profitable when it comes from the heart
clench my teeth and said nay
We won't let negative influences stop us
Thou shalt not cause me loss of my positivity
We won't let negativity bring us down
Of elastic band who keeps springin back
We're resilient and keep bouncing back
Slender kid sings for dumpling
We make music for the people
Jump into the booth with the proof of the pain
We put our emotions into our music
These hand concrete owl, ten hour of sneezing
We put in hard work to create our music
Wheezing, coughing up blood
We push ourselves to create great music, even when it's tough
Now I'm in the mood for peace, space and time
Now, we need some relaxation
We sit back, relax, and recool, recline
We're taking a break
Starlight, in her lucid skies
The stars are shining bright
in her mu-sic-al, so all sublime
The music is perfect
Smack in the middle of the mayhem, we chase no checks
We're not interested in making money through chaos
Thinkin we a hoe, now we hide from debts
We're not interested in being taken advantage of
Mr. Landlord, beg you please? Hear this plea
Please give us a chance
I'll be back in three weeks with three months in advance
We'll pay in advance to show that we're trustworthy
on some good arty flex kind sir give me a chance
We have good intentions and want to make good art
Blighty new face yes? Make a toast
Here's to new beginnings
to the host of the picnics
Cheers to the person who brings us together
These capital hearty terrifics, some of them keep it real while
Some people are genuine and true to themselves
we be keep it cricket, Smythe, Smith
We're being honest and fair
Peppergrain width, whackin in four fours
We're making great music
Smackin it for six, armchair critics be yellin out fix
We're ignoring the haters and making great music
Even though they know we don't spar with them
We're not interested in their negativity
so the score ain't a dream
We're succeeding despite the odds
Place a bet and be grit, from be lose or win
Take a chance and be prepared for anything
It's the same damn ting, just a need for space
We need some peace and quiet
We sit back relax and cool recline
We're taking a break
Starlight, starlight, in the distant skies
The stars are beautiful
Sending me, sending message on starlight
The stars are communicating with us
We's feelin the season, that type of season where it
We're enjoying the current moment
sit watchin breeze and, we on the backroad
We're taking a drive and enjoying nature
in the high ?? cap, where we distress the stress
We're taking a break from our worries
Digital funk max modes for protest
We're expressing ourselves through music
on some ill and gully horseback, whole damn mix tight
We're making great music, no matter what anyone else thinks
Some of them stay fair yes de mess of dem'll run for they life
Some people are honest while others are full of problems and will run away
Mamma time tales no lies
We're being truthful with our music
Diggin for treasure when it were right before my eyes
Sometimes we overlook what's already in front of us
Dead end streets dem, we keepin men to mice
We're not being held back by anything
Pur-chase telescopes and watch the skies
We're exploring new possibilities
Surveryin revealed, all types of healing
Through introspection, we're healing ourselves
We love to know, so we dance on the ceiling
We're expressing ourselves through music and dancing
She sassy material, as she send nuff waves to my aerial
Our music is sophisticated yet fun
Make me nuff, Mueslix for cereal
Our music gives us energy
And she put me in the mood for space, peace and time
Our music is relaxing
We sit back relax, and recool recline
We're taking a break
Yes, because of starlight.. yeah yeah yeah
The stars inspire us
Yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah yeah
We're excited and inspired
Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: SILVIO HEIN, HARRY B SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Yes, yes.. it's about that time
For the combo combine, yes
Formin easy tuxedo grooves
Well.. well.. well well well
Well well well well!
You know what?
We scribble art, herbal verbal, love dip dot
Audio cartwheels that cart
We tootin from, holy baggy bone flow ??
Man overboard, he put he trust into jazz chord
Say me? None of them betray me
Bigger endin pay me, so I
Clench my teeth and said nay
Thou shalt not cause me loss of my positivity
Of elastic band who keeps springin back
Slender kid sings for dumpling
Jump into the booth with the proof of the pain
These hand concrete owl, ten hour of sneezing
Wheezing, coughing up blood
Now I'm in the mood for peace, space and time
We sit back, relax, and recool, recline
.. and we're thinking of ..
Starlight, in her lucid skies
In her mu-sic-al, so all sublime
Yo, yo
Smack in the middle of the mayhem, we chase no checks
Thinkin we a ho, now we hide from debts
Mr. Landlord, beg you please? Hear this plea
I'll be back in three weeks with three months in advance
On some good arty flex kind sir give me a chance
Blighty new face yes? Make a toast
To the host of the picnics
These capital hearty terrifics, some of them keep it real while
We be keep it cricket, Smythe, Smith
Peppergrain width, whackin in four fours
Smackin it for six, armchair critics be yellin out fix
Even though they know we don't spar with them
So the score ain't a dream
Place a bet and be grit, from be lose or win
It's the same damn ting, just a need for space
Peace in time, we sit back relax and cool recline
And we think of..
Starlight, starlight, in the distant skies
Sending me, sending message on starlight
We's feelin the season, that type of season where it
Sit watchin breeze and, we on the backroad
In the high ?? cap, where we distress the stress
Digital funk max modes for protest
On some ill and gully horseback, whole damn mix tight
Some of them stay fair yes de mess of dem'll run for they life
Mamma time tales no lies
Diggin for treasure when it were right before my eyes
Dead end streets dem, we keepin men to mice
Pur-chase telescopes and watch the skies
Surveryin revealed, all types of healing
We love to know, so we dance on the ceiling
She sassy material, as she send nuff waves to my aerial
Make me nuff, Mueslix for cereal
And she put me in the mood for space, peace and time
We sit back relax, and recool recline
Yes, because of starlight.. yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah yeah
nathan Summers
dooope roots manuva is an awesome underated rapper this association with the herbaliser is so cool, the lyrics, the music, great work
"I'll be back in three weeks with three months in advance " culte
this tunes remember me good time
Arnoldo Avila
The Herbaliser & Roots Manuva! Awesome!
Harko Alabastia
Beautiful music way too good
TBiz Burton
Ridiculously good
Richard Howard
underrated at best.
Γ πΈ-π ππ π πππ Γ
may or may not be here from the gorillaz pirate radio. this song is really good!!
thank you, murdoc!
KAOJI
Bro, Murdoc got such a great music taste.
Sofa Pop
You and me both!
Gav Mango
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