*(John Reis band)
*(John Reis band)
The music is really stripped-down post-punk with a twist of rockabilly.
Formed in 2000 and disbanded January 10th, 2007.
Started as a side project when John Reis had time off from one of his other bands at the time, Rocket From the Crypt. They recorded two albums, 'Ghost Ship' (2000) and 'Shipwrecked' (2004) both released on Swami Records.
John's little brother Dean, who is one of the coolest guys on the planet (fact and opinion) is also in the band.
Members:
Slasher (j.reis)- lead vocals, guitar (and bass from '00-'03)
Black Velvet (d.reis)- bass, backing vocals (2003-2007)
Black Flame (a.stamets)- guitar (2000-2003)
Tony DiPrima- drums, backing vocals (2000-2006)
Mario Rubalcaba- drums (2006-2007)
*The Sultans - Finnish two-man blues band with Läjä Äijälä (Terveet Kädet, The Leo Bugariloves, Aavikon kone ja moottori, The Kolmas, Billy Boys) on guitar and vocals and M. Leinonen on drums.
The Sultans of Ping F.C. also released an album under the name The Sultans. It was their third album Good Year for Trouble.
So Far Away
The Sultans Lyrics
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Asalamalekun
Imagine oh
Ekorin
Gibberish
Preey
Omo tiko ni iya kan
Kogbodo da egbo eyin
I pray for more blessings
How to make this money
Omo dem no dey tell person
Omo tiko Ji iya to gbon
Which school u learn lesson
Reason it oya reason it
No money dey cause see finish
When i broke dem no reason me
But now my money na 10 digit
Ahh eh
What tomorrow hold nobody knows
Ahh eh
Know your family and know your foes
Ahh eh
People go wan know watin u hold
Ahhh ehhh
Eje ka sa’aiye lo make we dey jonze
Ahh ehhh
Living the life i imagine
life i imagine
And awon boys want to faaji
Boys want to faaji
Awon ti won mon aiye je
Won mon ara won
As i see the money coming
Preey
You be hater stay far away
Don’t come closer don’t come my way
Ewo awon faker,won faraway
Because we don go global Lalalala
Preey
Many people don fall many don rise
Many people don dull many don wise
Pray for your downfall when you don rise
But we chilling in the phantom everything nice
Ooobi oh ojo won
My glory na follow come
Chai this one no be mistake
It’s a prophesy don’t dull
Money is the Koko sweet like tangerine
Make I cover magazine
My mama , papa limousine
What tomorrow hold nobody knows
Ahh eh
Know your family and know your foes
Ahh eh
People go wan know watin u hold
Ahhh ehhh
And watin man go be nobody knows
Living the life i imagine
Life i imagine
And awon boys want to faaji
Boys want to faaji
Awon ti won mon aiye je won mon ara won
As i see the money coming
Pree
You be hater stay far away
Don’t come closer don’t come my way
Ewo awon fakers won faraway
Because we don go global Lalalala
If you be hater stay far away
Don’t come closer don’t come my way
Ewo awon faker won faraway
Because we don go global Lalalala
Reason it oya reason it
No money dey cause see finish
When i broke dem no reason me
But now my money na 10 digit
Stay far away
Don’t come my way
Ohun farawayyyy
Ahhh ehhhh ahhh eh
Gibberish
The lyrics to The Sultans's song "So Far Away" depict the artist's desire for a different life, one that they imagine and aspire to achieve. They express a longing for success and wealth, praying for blessings and seeking ways to make money. The lyrics also touch on the challenges faced when one is broke, highlighting how people tend to disregard and overlook them. However, as the artist's financial situation improves, they find themselves with a high net worth, experiencing a significant transformation in their life.
Throughout the song, the artist emphasizes the uncertainty of the future, emphasizing that nobody knows what tomorrow holds. They also urge listeners to be aware of both their family and their enemies, recognizing that people will always be curious about their possessions and achievements. The artist then contrasts this with the desire to live the life they imagine, enjoying the luxuries and pleasures that come with success. They further emphasize their disdain for haters and fakers, urging them to stay away and not come close.
The lyrics portray a sense of confidence and triumph as the artist reflects on the journey from humble beginnings to global recognition. Despite the challenges faced, they exude a sense of pride in their accomplishments and emphasize their determination to continue enjoying the good life they have attained.
Line by Line Meaning
I want the life I imagine
I desire to live the life that I envision and dream of
Asalamalekun
Peace be upon you
Imagine oh
Just imagine
Ekorin
Singing
Gibberish
Nonsensical words
Preey
Pay attention, listen up
Omo tiko ni iya kan
Who doesn't have a mother?
Kogbodo da egbo eyin
Don't let them deceive you
I be working night and day
I have been working tirelessly
I pray for more blessings
I seek divine favor and abundance
How to make this money
How can I generate wealth
Omo dem no dey tell person
They don't tell you these things
Omo tiko Ji iya to gbon
Who hasn't experienced pain?
Which school u learn lesson
From which school did you learn your lessons
Reason it oya reason it
Think about it, come on, think about it
No money dey cause see finish
Lack of money leads to disrespect
When i broke dem no reason me
When I was poor, they didn't value me
But now my money na 10 digit
But now, my money is in the millions
What tomorrow hold nobody knows
Nobody knows what the future holds
Know your family and know your foes
Be aware of your relatives and your enemies
People go wan know watin u hold
People will want to know what you possess
Eje ka sa’aiye lo make we dey jonze
Let's enjoy life to the fullest
Living the life I imagine
Living the life I dreamt of
And awon boys want to faaji
And those guys want to party
Awon ti won mon aiye je
Those who understand the world
Won mon ara won
They know themselves
As I see the money coming
As I witness the arrival of wealth
You be hater stay far away
If you're a hater, keep your distance
Don’t come closer don’t come my way
Don't approach me, stay away
Ewo awon faker, won faraway
Look at those fakers, they are far away
Because we don go global Lalalala
Because we have become global, Lalalala
Many people don fall, many don rise
Many people have experienced success and failure
Many people don dull, many don wise
Many people have been ignorant, but many have become wise
Pray for your downfall when you don rise
They pray for your failure when you succeed
But we chilling in the phantom everything nice
But we are relaxing in luxury, everything is perfect
Ooobi oh ojo won
Oh my, their days are numbered
My glory na follow come
My success is destined to follow
Chai this one no be mistake
Wow, this is not a coincidence
It’s a prophesy don’t dull
It's a prophecy, don't underestimate it
Money is the Koko sweet like tangerine
Money is the ultimate, it's delightful like a tangerine
Make I cover magazine
Let me feature on magazine covers
My mama, papa limousine
My mother, father in luxury cars
And watin man go be nobody knows
And what a person will become, nobody knows
If you be hater stay far away
If you're a hater, keep your distance
Don’t come closer don’t come my way
Don't approach me, stay away
Ewo awon fakers won faraway
Look at those fakers, they are far away
Because we don go global Lalalala
Because we have become global, Lalalala
Stay far away
Keep your distance
Don’t come my way
Don't approach me
Ohun farawayyyy
Things that are far away
Ahhh ehhhh ahhh eh
Expressing excitement and satisfaction
Gibberish
Nonsensical words
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Oluwashina Akinkunmi, Sultan Abdulazeez
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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So Far Away
Here I am again in this mean old town
And you're so far away from me
And where are you when the sun go down?
You're so far away from me
You're so far away from me
So far I just can't see
You're so far away from me
You're so far away from me, alright
I'm tired of bein' in love and bein' all alone
When you're so far away from me
I'm tired of makin' out on the telephone
'Cause you're so far away from me
You're so far away from me
You're so far I just can't see
You're so far away from me
You're so far away from me, alright
And I get so tired when I have to explain
When you're so far away from me
See you've been in the sun and I've been in the rain
And you're so far away from me
You're so far away from me
You're so far I just can't see
You're so far away from me
You're so far away from me, take it down
So far away from me
Oh, you're so far away from me
Yeah, you're so far away from me
So far away from me
You're so far... and you're so far away from me
You're so far... so far away from me
You're so far away from me
So far away from me
You're so far... so far away from me
So far away from me
You're so far... so far away from me
Alright
You're so far... you're just so far away from me
@SteveLovesTraffic
I dated a beautiful native american girl who had this long dark hair, and her name was April. We were 15-16 at the time, and we would listen to this on the way to the caves in Kirkland. Maybe she sees this and smiles wherever she is. This song hits my soul. I’m 40 these days.
@kimbam1282
very nice story....maybe she does
@spkzfaith9680
Awhh...
@udcw5
i hope she does ....hope for you
@lotusstreambm9923
You still young...
@HeroAngel333
Awe, beautiful memory! :)
@clararivas9483
I lost my son in January 1986. This song helped me mourn my baby boy & to start again down life's paths. Thank you! Your song will always be a part of me.
@MrJohnathanRebel
I couldn’t imagine. It’s good to find peace in something. God bless you and your baby.
@wild-radio7373
That's so f*ing sad!!! I'm so sorry luv
@berniemc6674
Your son is fine. Alive and well, just not here.