“I do believe that hip-hop can be the new jazz, and I’m helping create that”, Bruner said in an interview to Bass Player, in 2008.
He is part of the new generation of jazz literate, hip-hop loving instrumentalists who can play beyond traditional limits - a mutant jazz cat - and that’s how 'Thundercat' (a monicker he chose), suits him well (even if it’s purely the result of an unhealthy cartoon addiction dating back to childhood).
For Love I Come
Thundercat Lyrics
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Left right, they spin within
Come to me, I come your friend
Those hopes, they′re growing old
Love waits for you to bond
Come to me, I'll rest your soul
Oh lord, like earth and sand
Why wait for my command?
The song "For Love I Come" by Thundercat is a soulful melody that explores the themes of life, love and time. The lyrics "Life, love, like time put in, Left right, they spin within," suggest the fleeting nature of life and how time keeps moving no matter what. The next line "Come to me, I come your friend" is an invitation, a welcome gesture for someone to come closer, seek comfort and find solace. The next lines "Those hopes, they're growing old, Love waits for you to bond" are a yearning for hope, for love to bloom and to form a bond. The singer longs for someone to come closer and bond with him, to share the joys and sorrows of life.
In the next lines, the singer invites the Lord, "Oh lord, like earth and sand, Why wait for my command? Come for me, I'll come for man." The singer seeks divine intervention, urging God to come closer and alleviate the pain and suffering of man. The line "Why wait for my command?" is an acknowledgement that God doesn't need anyone's permission to intervene, but the singer still asks for His help. Overall, the song is about seeking companionship, finding comfort in love, and seeking the grace of God to alleviate the pain and suffering of humanity.
Line by Line Meaning
Life, love, like time put in
Just like how time is spent on life and love, they're both equally important and significant.
Left right, they spin within
Life and love can be unpredictable and interdependent on each other like a spinning motion.
Come to me, I come your friend
Thundercat offers himself as a friend to those in need.
Those hopes, they′re growing old
As time passes, hopes can become less alive and more distant.
Love waits for you to bond
Love is always there to be had, but it requires a bond between two people.
Come to me, I'll rest your soul
Thundercat is offering his help to those who need to be at ease.
Oh lord, like earth and sand
Thundercat believes in a higher power, comparing it to the solid presence of earth and sand.
Why wait for my command?
Thundercat invites people to trust in their own instincts instead of waiting for someone else to dictate their lives.
Come for me, I′ll come for man
Thundercat is willing to help others, regardless of their gender.
Contributed by Eli H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.