Their versatile sound is in part due to the diverse musical backgrounds of the bands individual members: jazz, funk, blues, reggae, classical, and traditional Cuban, Brazilian and West African percussion. The Souljazz Orchestra are known for their captivating live shows and have collaborated with notable artists such as Beautiful Nubia and Mighty Popo and have opened up for Etta James, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and more.
House of cards
The Souljazz Orchestra Lyrics
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Like so many Russian dolls
Can′t keep up the charade
See the writing's on the wall
Might be livin′ in denial
Head buried in the sand
But they found the smokin' gun
You better take cover
The House of Cards is coming down
Ah, see the party's over
The House of Cards is coming down
Alright
Down, down, down, down, down
Now the jig is up
We′re onto the game
Now your time′s up
You've only got yourself to blame
You better take cover
The House of Cards is coming down
Ah, see the party′s over
The House of Cards is coming down
Down, down, down, down, down
House of Cards, House of Cards
House of Cards, House of Cards
House of Cards, House of Cards
C'mon
Let′s go
Now you've met your Watergate
Deep throat, spilled the beans
Now it′s too late
Tricky Dick is off the scene
You better take cover
The House of Cards is coming down
Ah, see the party's over
The House of Cards is coming down
Ah, you better take cover
The House of Cards is coming down
See the party's over
The House of Cards is coming down
Alright
Down, down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down, down
Alright
The Souljazz Orchestra's "House of Cards" is a commentary on deceit and corruption in politics. The song starts off with the phrase "lies within lies within lies," which is a metaphor for how politicians manipulate the truth to keep themselves in power. The metaphor of Russian dolls reinforces the idea that there are multiple layers to the deception, and it can be difficult to know what is really going on.
The chorus warns that the "House of Cards is coming down," and the listener is urged to take cover. This reflects a sense of impending doom for those who have been engaging in corrupt behavior. The bridge of the song references the Watergate scandal, which was a political scandal in the 1970s that led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. The references to "Deep Throat" and "Tricky Dick" demonstrate that the song is drawing parallels between the corrupt behavior of politicians in the past and present.
Overall, "House of Cards" is a powerful statement on the destructive nature of corruption and how it can eventually lead to one's downfall.
Line by Line Meaning
Lies within lies within lies
There are layers of deception and falsehoods within this situation
Like so many Russian dolls
The lies are stacked like Russian dolls, each one hiding another
Can't keep up the charade
It's becoming impossible to maintain the facade of lies
See the writing's on the wall
The truth is becoming undeniable, and the consequences are imminent
Might be livin' in denial
It's possible that you are refusing to acknowledge the truth
Head buried in the sand
You are avoiding the real problem and pretending it doesn't exist
But they found the smokin' gun
The evidence against you is undeniable
Still warm in your hand
You were caught red-handed, with clear evidence of your involvement
You better take cover
You need to prepare for the fallout of your actions
The House of Cards is coming down
The elaborate facade of lies is about to crumble
See the party's over
The time for celebration and deceit is over
Now the jig is up
You have been caught and exposed
We're onto the game
The truth has been uncovered and you can no longer hide
Now your time's up
You've run out of time to cover your tracks and escape the consequences
You've only got yourself to blame
You are responsible for your own downfall
Now you've met your Watergate
You are facing a scandal of epic proportions, like the Watergate scandal in the US
Deep throat, spilled the beans
A person with knowledge of the situation has revealed the truth and exposed your lies
Now it's too late
You can no longer hide from the truth
Tricky Dick is off the scene
A reference to the US president Richard Nixon, who was forced to resign due to his involvement in the Watergate scandal
Down, down, down, down, down
The House of Cards is quickly falling apart
House of Cards, House of Cards
The entire situation is built on a fragile foundation of lies
C'mon
The truth is impossible to ignore any longer
Let's go
It's time to face the truth and deal with the consequences
Ah, you better take cover
The impacts of what you've done are about to hit you hard
Alright
The only way forward is to deal with the consequences and move on.
Writer(s): Bmi, Pierre Chrétien (socan
Contributed by Thomas R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@AndersonSilva-bo6wh
This is music!
@marcocarrasco2219
Insane Bass Line
@thefuzzgroove
tres bon titre !
@marcinkruk5414
love this song - is there any chance to get bass line tab???
@goodandbadboy-prodastick930
Cool 💃
@zurabivelazquez7230
❤❤❤
@brianpeter9731
Every time I listen to these guys it reminds me of a group called Corey and the funky Apostles
@HadesZerox
That's a intro!
@remarkerble
Steve Monite ‘Only You’ vibes all through this track
@teddykiller3457
I am 17 and I am the only kid who knows that this freaking music is so good. I hate what my friends listen. Vulgar rap and hip hop