“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).
We'll Die
Thundercat Lyrics
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You'll die
We'll die
Nothing lasts forever
Seasons will change
Black hair turns gray
Constantly
Try to do your best
The lyrics of Thundercat's "We'll Die" convey a poignant message about the inevitability of human mortality and the ephemeral nature of life. The first couple of lines, "Do you know time will pass you by? You'll die, We'll die," serve as a reminder that death is an unavoidable moment for all of us. The song's simplicity is what makes it so powerful; it urges the listener to acknowledge that they are only here for a limited time, and that they must make the most of it.
The next lines, "Nothing lasts forever, Seasons will change, Black hair turns gray," speak to the fleeting nature of life's pleasures and perceptual shifts. Seasons and time bring about change; hair may lose its color, and everything we cherish will eventually disappear. In essence, Thundercat is urging the listener to value the present and make the best of their time because it is limited. Finally, the lyrics convey a sense of urgency to the listener to "Try to do your best" in life. Essentially, the lyricist is telling the listener not to settle for mediocrity, but instead to strive for excellence with the limited time they have.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you know time will pass you by
Are you aware that time moves quickly and life is brief?
You'll die
Everyone eventually faces death
We'll die
Not even the artist is exempt from death
Nothing lasts forever
All things eventually come to an end
Seasons will change
Time will continue to move on and things will transform
Black hair turns gray
The aging process is inevitable and visible
Constantly
Continuously and unceasingly
It's perpetual (ahem)
Time moves on eternally, without pause
Try to do your best
Despite the inevitability of change and death, strive to make a meaningful impact while you can
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: STEPHEN BRUNER, STEVEN D ELLISON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Gabilson
If I was the director, the one who made this moment, the one
who saw this moment millennia before, the one who coded this
world and allowed this to happen, I’d have Thundercat’s
“We'll Die” playing as The Boy looks around at his once
castle.
@davidstirling668
exactly why i’m here. the BTI universe is packed with so much meaning… or none at all. who knows?
@Bosschoice95
Your last day never feels like your last
@laikawea4771
Thank you for this album and for the energy you share with us. It's really something beautiful.
@jamesstewart3811
this is by far my favorite song , THANKS IF YOU EVER READ THIS
@jesusrobleslugo
groovy
@victoriaappiagei1482
dope Awesome skills beautiful music
@dertrickwinn7321
We'll die
@i.theworstguys298
some sooner than others. rip austin peralta
@pepperjackshack2439
lol this video has only 574 views. i liked it though