“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).
Heartbreaks + Setbacks
Thundercat Lyrics
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Love, love, love, love, love
Breakdowns, build ups, knock down, broke down
But still time time time
Maybe this could be a chance for us to see
Maybe we'll figure out where we're supposed to be
Until we find the truth there's something we should do
You know we tried way too hard to find
A love that's really blind so why even try?
Because we know that there's still hope
Just don't let go
Maybe this could be a chance for us to see
Maybe we'll figure out where we're supposed to be
Until we find the truth there's something we should do
Can't let the love stop flowing from me to you
In Heartbreaks + Setbacks, Thundercat reflects on the ups and downs of romantic relationships, acknowledging that they can be full of heartbreaks, set backs, break ups, and make ups. Despite the challenges, he contends that true love should never stop flowing between two individuals, and there is always hope for a brighter future.
The lyrics suggest that sometimes it takes a breakdown before a relationship can begin to build up again. The singer invites his partner to join him in figuring out where they are supposed to be, presumably in the context of their relationship. He implores his partner to not give up on their love, and instead to allow it to continue to grow and flourish.
The repetition of the word "love" throughout the song underscores its importance and centrality to the relationship. It suggests that, though love can be difficult and painful, it is ultimately worth fighting for.
Line by Line Meaning
Heartbreaks, set backs, break ups, make ups
The ups and downs of love including heartbreak, setbacks, breakups, and makeup efforts
Love, love, love, love, love
The repeated emphasis on love as the driving force behind relationships
Breakdowns, build ups, knock down, broke down
The process of building and breaking relationships can be a rollercoaster of emotions and experiences
But still time time time
Despite the challenges faced in relationships, there is still the passage of time that allows for healing and growth
Maybe this could be a chance for us to see
Perhaps the current situation can provide an opportunity for clarity and self-discovery
Maybe we'll figure out where we're supposed to be
By embracing the uncertainty, we may find a path that leads us to where we are meant to be
Until we find the truth there's something we should do
While we may not know the truth yet, there is still something we can do to keep the love alive
Can't let the love stop flowing from me to you
It’s crucial to keep the love flowing and not give up on the relationship despite the challenges faced
You know we tried way too hard to find
The effort put into finding love may have been too intense and blinded us to the true nature of the relationship
A love that's really blind so why even try?
When love is based on blindness, it can be difficult to see the truth and question why we should even try
Because we know that there's still hope
Despite the uncertainty, there's always the possibility of hope and a positive outcome
Just don't let go
The key is to hold on and not give up, even when faced with difficult times
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHARLES DICKERSON, STEPHEN BRUNER, STEVEN D ELLISON
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@kitt3422
Heartbreaks, set backs, break ups, make ups
Love, love, love, love, love
Breakdowns, build ups, knock down, broke down
But still time time time
Maybe this could be a chance for us to see
Maybe we'll figure out where we're supposed to be
Until we find the truth there's something we should do
Can't let the love stop flowing from me to you
You know we tried way too hard to find
A love that's really blind so why even try?
Because we know that there's still hope
Just don't let go
Maybe this could be a chance for us to see
Maybe we'll figure out where we're supposed to be
Until we find the truth there's something we should do
Can't let the love stop flowing from me to you
@jabaridestine2768
Most underrated song by him.
@raymondkey1952
not by me
@TheTamesaW
or me
@nadominhoca
Not sure why you think this is underrated…. Most of his fans are crazy about this song.
@jannygirl11
I’m not going to like this because it’s at 69.
@mikeypliers9012
His absolute best song ❤️
@Dementedhamster6
Easily my favorite Thundercat song.
@FranciscoMamede
Its the best One⭐
@mellowillow
Yes 😌
@julanrios548
Speaks to me on a spiritual level