“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).
Is It Love
Thundercat Lyrics
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Was it wrong for you to belong to me?
Maybe we can find a way.
Everyday is like a dream to me.
You said I need a place to go.
So we said lets go.
I let you by my side.
But you were stircrazy
To fight is your escape route, and so is mine.
It was the best thing for you and me to unite.
No matter where we go the winds still blow.
Cause matters of the heart always leave you from the start.
Suddenly you can't get on to me.
Was it wrong for you to belong to me?
Maybe we can find a way.
Everyday is like a dream to me.
Another day, another show.
And the wind just blows, In another life.
You think im crazy cause all I want to do is relive the day that I first met you.
Was right on time, It was a bright day and you were like a heavenly sun.
At the end of our tale, the lonelyness prevails.
Suddenly you can't get on to me.
Was it wrong for you to belong to me?
Maybe we can find a way.
Everyday is like a dream to me.
Its way easy for you and me, love.
It cant hold on, just be who you are.
The lyrics to Thundercat's song "Is It Love?" focus on a complicated, on-and-off romantic relationship. The singer questions whether their partner still has feelings for them, asking "Was it wrong for you to belong to me?" despite the fact that they remain physically close. The relationship seems to be one of comfort rather than passion, as the singer notes that "Everyday is like a dream to me," suggesting a sense of unreality or complacency. However, there are hints of conflict and instability throughout the lyrics, with the lines "To fight is your escape route, and so is mine" and "At the end of our tale, the loneliness prevails" suggesting that the relationship is not sustainable in the long term.
Despite the uncertainty and tension present in the lyrics, there is also a sense of yearning and nostalgia. The singer expresses a desire to relive the early days of their relationship, which they describe as "a bright day and you were like a heavenly sun." The repetition of the line "Suddenly you can't get on to me" throughout the song suggests a sense of confusion and frustration with the relationship. Ultimately, the song seems to grapple with the idea that love can be both comforting and tumultuous, and that it is not always easy to determine whether it is worth holding onto.
Line by Line Meaning
Suddenly you can't get on to me.
You're distant from me now.
Was it wrong for you to belong to me?
Did I do something to make you regret being with me?
Maybe we can find a way.
Let's try to make things work despite the distance.
Everyday is like a dream to me.
My life with you still feels surreal.
You said I need a place to go.
You wanted to help me find my way in life.
So we said lets go.
We decided to embark on a journey together.
I let you by my side.
I wanted you to be with me.
But you were stircrazy
You were restless and wanted more.
Looking for the next best thing.
You were always searching for something better.
To fight is your escape route, and so is mine.
When things get tough, we both tend to retreat or argue.
It was the best thing for you and me to unite.
Being together was the right choice for us despite the challenges.
No matter where we go the winds still blow.
Challenges and change will always come our way.
Cause matters of the heart always leave you from the start.
Love is unpredictable and can lead to heartbreak.
Another day, another show.
Life is just a continuous cycle.
And the wind just blows, In another life.
Things might be different if we were in another time or place.
You think im crazy cause all I want to do is relive the day that I first met you.
I cherish the memory of our first meeting and it's important to me.
Was right on time, It was a bright day and you were like a heavenly sun.
That moment when I met you was like a perfect day.
At the end of our tale, the lonelyness prevails.
No matter what happens, we might end up alone.
Its way easy for you and me, love.
Being together is effortless for us.
It cant hold on, just be who you are.
Our love can only last if we are true to ourselves.
Contributed by Camden P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.