βIt was simple,β says Eric. βOur goal was to get together and make good music that didnβt sound like anything else.β
βIt was natural because the feeling, vibe, and friendship were already there,β adds Amp Live. βWhen you start out like that, everything else falls into place.β
Since 2009, the duo have shared the stage on multiple tours together, and their collaboration traces back to sound checks and late night jams after shows. However, during late summer 2014, Eric invited the Los Angeles-based Amp Live to his San Francisco home in order to formally record together. For the first time, the musicians found themselves in a studio environment with no distractions and a singular focus. That initial session sparked more in Northern California as well as in Santa Barbra and Los Angeles as the albumβs 13 tracks solidified over the next year.
βEven after all these years, this was the first chance for us to sit down and create,β explains Amp Live. βThat made a big difference. All of the boundaries opened up. I caught the feeling from Ericβs melodies and ran with it.β
βIβm more of a musician and less of a producer,β continues Eric. βIβm a huge fan of everything Amp Live does. His beats are wholly unique, and the way he produced these songs really stood out. We struck a very cool chemistry.β
This union proved so magnetic that it attracted a myriad of collaborators and friends. The first single βStand Proudβ boasts a striking hook from Shana Halligan and thought-provoking verses courtesy of New Kingstonβs Tahir Panton and dancehall up-and-comer Keznamdi. Fueled by resounding percussion and horns, its lithe reggae bounce gives way to Ericβs powerful delivery and lyrics.
βAs far as the subject matter goes, thereβs a lot of injustice in the world,β he sighs. βSocial media is so readily accessible that you can see injustice every day that much easier. I wanted to point out the corruption of the prison system in the U.S. Itβs something you hear a lot about, but thereβs no better way to educate than through music.β
Elsewhere, βRainy Day In Autumnβ struts along on a danceable synth, percussive handclaps, a sing-able guitar solo, and one of Ericβs most spirited choruses.
βItβs meant to make your head bob and get you dancing,β the vocalist grins. βWhen we were recording, it rained the entire time. Itβs hard to believe because of the drought in California, but it was actually a βRainy Day In Autumn.β We had a groove blasting inside, and it was super inspiring to write.β
The boys also re-interpreted R.E.M.βs classic βLosing My Religionβ from a fresh perspective.
βThatβs one of my favorite R.E.M. songs,β remarks Amp Live. βI always wanted to remake it. I tried for years, but it never happened. I just thought Eric would sound dope on it. I was glad he was down. Now, βLosing My Religionβ adds a different vibe to the record.β
Eric and Amp Live certainly arenβt strangers to βdifferent vibes.β Rebelution ushered reggae into the 21st century with an alternative vision thatβs led to chart-topping albums such as 2014βs Count Me In (which bowed at #14 on the Billboard Top 200), countless sold out shows, and festival appearances everywhere from Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo to Glastonbury, Hangout Music Festival, Outside Lands, and more. Along with touring as a solo artist himself, Amp Live has lent his talents not only to producing for Bassnectar, Big Gigantic, Goapele, The Grouch & Eligh, and the hip hop group Zion I, but also to doing official remixes for the likes of Radiohead, MGMT, Linkin Park, Beats Antique and many more.
Now, theyβre sharing this new road together in Unified Highway.
βWeβre two separate cars, but weβre going the same direction,β Amp Live leaves off. βWe come from opposite worlds, but this highwayβthe musicβbrings us together. Hopefully, it makes everyone feel the way we do.β
βItβs all about that feeling,β Eric concurs. βI hope our music can inspire, motivate, and spread some positivity. This is a brand new project. People donβt know what to expect, and weβre excited to show them something they havenβt heard.
Rainy Day in Autumn
Unified Highway Lyrics
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We gonna move straight to the morning comes
Doing what you wanna
On a rainy day in autumn
No matter what the clouds might say
I'm hoping that they bring us rain
Don't worry I got shelter baby
And when it ends nothing really changes
You know I'm a lover and a friend
Keep it on up yeah you feel it
Bringing good life can we keep on
On and on and on and on tonight
Can we keep on ooh
Tried to tell you when I warned ya
We gonna move straight to the morning comes
Doing what you wanna
On a rainy day in autumn
Tried to tell you when I warned ya
We gonna move straight to the morning comes
Doing what you wanna
On a rainy day in autumn
It doesn't feel real does it
but this is our deal honey
Yes I'm the one that will keep you warm
Outside the rain pours more and more alright
But the storm means nothing
Inside the music keeps on bumping
That's what I like keeping it live
Can we keep on on and on and on and on tonight
Can we keep on ooh
Tried to tell you when I warned ya
We gonna move straight to the morning comes
Doing what you want to
On a rainy day in autumn
Tried to tell you when I warned ya
We gonna move straight when the morning comes
Doing what you wanna
On a rainy day in autumn
The lyrics of "Rainy Day in Autumn" by Unified Highway describe a situation where the singer is warning someone that they will move straight to the morning comes. They are suggesting that they do whatever they want on this rainy day in autumn. The singer remains hopeful for rain despite what the clouds might say because he has got shelter for his loved one. He wants his partner not to worry about anything and keep the love and friendship alive. The lyrics describe the rain as a metaphor for the problems in life and how the presence of someone you love can make everything better.
The lyrics try to convey that the storm outside may seem frightening but it means nothing, and it's not going to hold them back from enjoying the day. They want to keep the music playing and live life to the fullest. The song's message is to enjoy the small moments in life with someone you love and how much that person can make everything better. The chorus tries to imply the message that they will keep moving forward, no matter what comes their way. They will live life on their terms and make the most of each day.
Line by Line Meaning
Tried to tell you when I warned ya
I warned you beforehand about what was going to happen
We gonna move straight to the morning comes
We are going to keep going all night until the morning comes
Doing what you wanna
Do whatever you want to do
On a rainy day in autumn
On a day in autumn where it is raining outside
No matter what the clouds might say
Regardless of what the weather may look like
I'm hoping that they bring us rain
I hope that the clouds bring us more rain
Don't worry I got shelter baby
Don't worry because I have a place for us to stay dry
Don't worry about a thing now baby
You don't need to worry about anything now
And when it ends nothing really changes
When the rain stops, nothing significant will change
You know I'm a lover and a friend
You know that I care about you and will always be here for you
Keep it on up yeah you feel it
Keep going and enjoy yourself
Bringing good life can we keep on
Let's continue to enjoy the good things in life
On and on and on and on tonight
Let's keep going all night long
Can we keep on ooh
Can we continue to enjoy ourselves?
It doesn't feel real does it
It may not feel like this is really happening
But this is our deal honey
This is what we agreed upon, my dear
Yes I'm the one that will keep you warm
I will keep you warm during the rain
Outside the rain pours more and more alright
The rain is getting heavier outside
But the storm means nothing
The storm is insignificant
Inside the music keeps on bumping
The music inside keeps us going
That's what I like keeping it live
I enjoy keeping the energy level high
Tried to tell you when I warned ya
I warned you beforehand about what was going to happen
We gonna move straight when the morning comes
We are going to keep going all night until the morning comes
Doing what you wanna
Do whatever you want to do
On a rainy day in autumn
On a day in autumn where it is raining outside
Contributed by Brooklyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jamesphelps9573
This song just has that goosebump feels :) I canβt wait to have kids so they know what real music is.
@motoxxxracer096
I knew there was no way someone else sounded like eric
@sybergaming8057
hahaha thank god lol I thought the same thing
@chiwisab
Doing what you wanna on a rainy day in autumn π good vibes π
@amiegearhart5156
Amazing love it π―β€οΈβπ₯ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»ππ»β€οΈβπ₯ππΆπΊπΈβ€οΈ
@KIM-hy5ci
Love this sound! π
@daddytomandfriends
smoking a bowl feelin the good vibes.
@TuanTran-tr5fz
Exactly! lol
@hayatmohammed7219
This is so good
@musicforsoul1980
Very pleasent song