Surviving on talent and desire, this band is out to make more than a little noise. Mixing live drums, guitar, bass, trombone, trumpet, and a witty, self-deprecating lead rap vocal reminiscent of the Philly sound, The Urban Sophisticates have created a unique blend of live Hip Hop music. It is by no accident that this group has achieved a great deal in a relatively short amount of time.
Drawing from the diverse musical backgrounds of its members, The Urban Sophisticates continue to blur the line between a traditional Hip Hop group and a live band. The Urban Sophisticates are poetic, spiritual, and catchy. Songs like London Trench Coat and Just Not Urban Enough, deliver the bands sarcastic, social commentary, while at the same time showing that the band doesnt mind poking fun at themselves. Snappy lyrics accompanied by horns all blended with the elements of hip-hop have made listeners from Chicago to Charlotte take notice. Being chosen out of 400 possible acts for the new band showcase at the national Cornerstone Festival has also been instrumental in the early success of the band.
They were the best new band at Cornerstone this year. The music is fun with hooks you cannot get out of your head. "Just Not Urban Enough" and "It's Gotta Be The Hardest Thing" make you bob your head and sing along and laugh all at once. They're definitely doing something different...
Chapel hill
The Urban Sophisticates Lyrics
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I'm gonna marry a girl from Chapel Hill
Before I go on tour
And then I'm gonna call her from the road
Just so she can sing me to sleep
You can find me, I'll be gapped up and nervous
Trying to write hits
Tip of my cap propped up
Checking my phone hoping
Somebody called me and I missed it, no dice
Price you pay when your heart goes cold
I never tell anybody when I feel alone
Instead I just lie in my bed until it passes
Telling my bottled up feelings to the masses
If you're listening in the room by yourself
I'm by myself too, holler at me we could hook up
Start a little army and start going to church
And flirt with Baptist girls
Chorus
I'm such a hero, out here chasing my dreams
Struggling to pay rent and buy groceries
Pushing an old-school Chevy with old tags
Bragging about feeling alone, so ironic
At any given time I'm surrounded by friends,
Now the bands got fans
And I love playing the Cradle
I'm looker slicker than Clark Gable
Able to shake the facade, rhyme on the mic, and feel free
So feel me for just a moment,
These are my dreams
In the blink of an eye it passes by
Man, how you doing? So nice to finally
During a one-sided conversation (?)
Chorus
Come on and dream
I'm all alone again
Chorus
The Urban Sophisticates song, "Chapel Hill," is an expression of longing and ambition. In the chorus, the singer expresses his desire to marry a girl from Chapel Hill before he goes on tour, so she can sing him to sleep while he's away. This sentiment is followed by a description of the struggles he faces as an up-and-coming musician. He's constantly trying to write hits and hoping one of his records will blow up so he can pack up and leave. He's often alone, and when he is, he wishes he had someone to reach out to. The only way he knows how to deal with his feelings is by telling his bottled-up emotions to the masses.
The second verse is a reflection on the singer's journey thus far. He's pushing an old-school Chevy with old tags and struggling to make ends meet. He's surrounded by friends and has gained some fans, but he's still far from where he wants to be. Despite this, he's grateful for the little victories, like playing at popular venues like "The Cradle." He has a moment of clarity, realizing that his dreams are passing by in the blink of an eye. He wishes he had someone to share them with, but for now, he's all alone again.
Overall, "Chapel Hill" is a song about the price of chasing your dreams and the toll it can take on your well-being. It's a poignant look at the ups and downs of pursuing a creative passion, and the need for human connection along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna marry a girl from Chapel Hill
I have a dream to find love in Chapel Hill, and I am determined to make it happen
Before I go on tour
I want to find love before I embark on a long journey
And then I'm gonna call her from the road
I want to keep in contact with my love even when I am far away
Just so she can sing me to sleep
I find comfort in my partner's voice, and I want to hear it before sleeping
You can find me, I'll be gapped up and nervous
I am anxious and stressed about writing successful songs
Trying to write hits
I am striving to create popular music
Praying one of the records blows up so I can pack up and split
I hope that one of my songs becomes a hit so I can leave my current lifestyle
Tip of my cap propped up
I wear a hat slightly tilted upward
Checking my phone hoping
I regularly check my phone, hoping for good news or a call
Somebody called me and I missed it, no dice
I am disappointed when I miss a call or opportunity
Price you pay when your heart goes cold
There are consequences for becoming detached and unemotional
I never tell anybody when I feel alone
I keep my personal feelings hidden from others
Instead I just lie in my bed until it passes
I cope with my emotions by waiting for them to subside
Telling my bottled up feelings to the masses
I express my emotions through my music and performances
If you're listening in the room by yourself
If you are alone too
I'm by myself too, holler at me we could hook up
I am also alone, and we could connect and form a relationship
Start a little army and start going to church
We could form a group and attend church together
And flirt with Baptist girls
We could open ourselves up to the possibility of finding love with a Baptist girl
I'm such a hero, out here chasing my dreams
I see myself as brave and determined to achieve my goals
Struggling to pay rent and buy groceries
Despite my ambition, I still face financial challenges
Pushing an old-school Chevy with old tags
I drive an older car with outdated license plates
Bragging about feeling alone, so ironic
It is ironic that I take pride in being alone, despite my desire for companionship
At any given time I'm surrounded by friends
I have a supportive group of friends
Now the bands got fans
My music has gained a following
And I love playing the Cradle
I enjoy performing at the music venue
I'm looker slicker than Clark Gable
I present myself in a refined and sophisticated manner
Able to shake the facade, rhyme on the mic, and feel free
I can break down personal barriers, express myself through music, and feel liberated
So feel me for just a moment,
Understand me for a brief time
These are my dreams
These are the aspirations I have for myself
In the blink of an eye it passes by
Life can quickly pass us by
Man, how you doing? So nice to finally
A one-sided conversation where I ask 'how are you?' and express gratitude for connecting
Come on and dream
Follow your aspirations and goals
I'm all alone again
Despite my success and connections, I feel alone again
Contributed by Carter K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.